Fortis Academy 4th grade: Nov. 18 - 22, 2024

4th Grade Week 1511/18/202411/19/202411/20/202411/21/202411/22/2024Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipDILIGENCE - "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble." 2 Peter 1:10
BibleI Kings 18Amos 7:14-15, 8:11-12, Obadiah 1:3-4,15Jonah 1-4Micah 4:1-2, 6:8
MathFP-H or I,
Ch 8, L8
TB p207-209, WB Ex 8 p192
FP-H or I,
Ch 8, L9 Practice TB p210 &
TB p231 #8,9 & 10.
WB p196-197
Co-teachers, please check and help students correct any errors in preparation for tomorrow's test
Ch 8 TestFP-H or I,
Review 2
TB p228-230. Do problems 1-7. Co-teachers, please check and help students make any needed corrections.
SpellingStep 13: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6Rewrite Misspelled Step 12 words 5x.
Review Step 13 Spelling Words, Dictate sentences 7-9. Review phonograms sh, th,oo, ee, oy, oi, ch
Step 13 Spelling TestStep 14 : New teaching, Dictate 10 words & Review phonograms ow, ou, ay, ai, ea, or, uiDictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 14 Practice".
GrammarCh 13, L1 Complete Sentences vs Sentence Fragments: Grammar Time, Practice TimeCh 13, L2 Grammar Time, Skill Time (TM p224-226) & Practice Time p73 Practice 1-2 Ch 13, L3 Compound SentencesCh 13, L3 Grammar Time, Practice Time 1,2, & 3 on p74 Co-Teachers, please correct Practice Time activities.
WritingUgly Duckling: Using your KWO write RD of 1st paragraph.Complete and edit your 1st paragraph. Begin writing 2nd paragraph. Use the composition checklist p125 to make sure you have underlined and labeled all required dress-ups. Vocab: miserable, despiseWriter's Conference & begin writing 3rd paragraph (climax/resolution) RDComplete 3rd paragraph of your RD. Edit & underline dress-ups in each paragraph and label in margin. Highlight 2-3 key words in each central fact/clincher. RD due Mon. 12/2.Practice and perfect your poem. Recitations are Wed. after the break!
ReadingDiscussion & Read Ch 10Read The Wright Brothers Ch 11-13 and answer questions orally. Be prepared to share tomorrow.DiscussionRead Ch 14-17 and answer questions orally. Jot down notes in your journal so you don't forget answers over the break.
HistoryCauses World War IRead WWI p255-262. Practice saying and writing Key Dates 1-6 (event & dates)World War 1: Trench warfare, aircraftRead "The Russian Revolution" p265-271 and answer journal questions p42.
GeographyReview Western EuropeReview Western EuropeWestern Europe Test
ScienceResearch Insects: Journal Act. 7.11Read TB p147-149Complete Act. 7.11Complete WDYR? journal p159
Memory WorkPOEM 2, Due for Recitation on 12/4
GEOGRAPHY: Western Europe Due 11/20
KEY DATES: 1-6 Test on 12/9

Coming Soon!

Wednesday, Nov. 20 - DOGS, Spirit & Pizza Day!
Monday Nov. 25 - Friday Nov. 29  Thanksgiving Break  NO SCHOOL 
Wednesday, Dec. 11 - Last Day of Fall Semester

Our virtue of the month is Diligence. Diligence is careful and persistent work or effort. It is the quality of being conscientious and dedicated. 

Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness is doing what is right and best for others in every circumstance.

Math

Continue to start each day with a Facts Practice sheet. Set a timer for 5 minutes, circle the last problem completed, and have student complete the page. Correct & return to school. 
Objectives:

1. Solve word problems involving fractions.

2. Practice multiplying fractions.

3. Assessment

4. Review and practice


Spelling

Objective: Analyze nine ways to spell the sound of /e/


Writing 

Objectives:

1. Write a 3-paragraph story of "The Ugly Duckling" from a KWO
2. Correctly use new vocabulary words.


Grammar

Objective:

1. Identify and correct sentence fragments.
2. Identify simple sentences, compound parts, and complex sentences.

3. Correctly write a compound sentence.
4. Correct run-on sentences.


Reading  

Objectives: 

1. Increase reading comprehension and fluency.

2. Learn about the Wright Brothers and the invention of the airplane

3. Engage in meaningful discussion.

4. Summarize a passage through oral narration.


History 

Objectives: 

1. Know that conflicts and alliances between the Balkan countries were a major factor leading to WW I.

2. Know that WW I  started in 1914 after the assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand.

3. Look at the role of trenches and aircraft in WW I.

4. Know that Russia's economic collapse led to the Bolshevik Revolution, which forced the Czar out of power.


Science

Objectives:

1. Research a variety of insect orders.

2. Share findings with classmates.

3. Summarize through oral and written narration.


Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
Poetry: Our second quarter poem is "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening".  Additional copies here.
Geography:  Western Europe assessment is Wednesday, 11/20 The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Students will be responsible for labeling countries on a map. A word bank is provided.
History: Key Dates for 2nd quarter:
1. The War Between the States                         1861-1865
2. World War I                                                     1914-1918
3. Lenin & the Russian Revolution                   1917
4. The Great Depression 1929-1939
5. World War II 1939-1945
6. The Cold War 1945-1991



Fortis 4th grade: Nov. 11 -15, 2024

4th Grade Week 1411/11/202411/12/202411/13/202411/14/202411/15/2024Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipDILIGENCE - "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble." 2 Peter 1:10
BibleI Kings 2:1-3, 3:5-28, &
Select Proverbs
Ecc 3:1-10 & II Chron 7:11-22I Kings 12 & 17:1-24II Chron 20:1-30
MathFP-I, Ch 8, L3, TB p188-191, WB p176-177FP-I, Ch 8, L4
TB p192-195, WB p179-181
FP-I, Ch 8, L5
TB p196-200 WB p182-184
FP-I, Ch 8, L6
TB p201-203, WB p185-187
Ch 8, L7 TB p204-206, WB p188-190Co-Teachers, please check WB exercises from the prior school day and help with corrections.
SpellingStep 12: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6, Play Sparkle!Rewrite misspelled test words 5x, Review Card Box, Dictate sentences 7-9. Review phonogramsStep 12 Spelling TestStep 13 : New teaching, Dictate 10 words .Dictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 13 Practice"
GrammarCh 12, L1: Introduce Pattern 2 Sentences, Jingle 16, Ref 38, classify sentences & complete activityCh 12, L2 Jingle, 16, Grammar Time & P2 Practice Sentence
(TM p208)
Ch 12, L3 Editing SkillsComplete Grammar WS sent home. Due Mon.
WritingWriter's Conference & Work on FD of HCAReview Vocab words & Complete FD of HCA. Underline & label all dress-ups. Due Wed. Stapled: Rubric, FD, RDIntroduce Writing from pictures.
Read "The Ugly Duckling"
Read p117 and create your original KWO on p118. Each "Central Fact" is like a topic sentence--it tells what is happening in the picture. Add details & Clincher for each picture. Due Mon
ReadingDiscuss The Wright Brothers Ch 4 & 5Read Ch 6-7 and answer journal questions,DiscussionRead Ch 8-9 and answer questions.
HistoryThe Last Emperor of ChinaAnswer "The Last Emperor" questions in your journal. Reread if necessary. p239-243 The Mexican Revolution & map workRead "The Balkan Mess" p231-236 & Practice writing out key dates 1-6 (event & date)
GeographyWestern EuropeColor and label each country in Western EuropePracticeReview for next week's test
SciencePraying Mantids, Dragonflies, & DamselfliesRead TB p140-143 & orally narrate. Do Act. 7.7 TB p143, and write what you learned about order Orthoptera in journal p147.Order Orthoptera: Crickets, Grasshoppers & KatydidsRead TB p144-146 Do Activity 7.8
Memory WorkPOEM 2, Due for Recitation on 12/4
GEOGRAPHY: Western Europe Due 11/20
KEY DATES: 1-6 Test on 12/9

Coming Soon!

Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Spirit Day!
Wednesday, Nov. 20 - DOGS, Spirit & Pizza Day!
Monday Nov. 25 - Friday Nov. 29  Thanksgiving Break  NO SCHOOL 

Our virtue of the month is Diligence. Diligence is careful and persistent work or effort. It is the quality of being conscientious and dedicated. 

Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness is doing what is right and best for others in every circumstance.

Math

Continue to start each day with a Facts Practice sheet. Set a timer for 5 minutes, circle the last problem completed, and have student complete the page. Correct & return to school.

Objectives:

1. Multiply a fraction by a whole number.

2. Simplify before multiplying a fraction and a whole number.

3. Find the fraction of a quantity.

4. Multiply a whole number by a fraction.

5. Multiply a whole number by a fraction where the product is greater than 1.


Spelling

Objective: Spell words with the sound of /e/ spelled ei and more words with silent E.


Reading  

Please bring your book to class each day.

Objectives: 

1. Increase reading comprehension and fluency.

2. Learn about the Wright Brothers and the invention of the airplane

3. Engage in meaningful discussion.

4. Summarize a passage through oral narration.


Grammar

Objectives:

1. Introduce Pattern 2 sentences: SN, V-t, DO

2. Identify a direct object in a sentence.

3. Review Editing

4. Practice skills


Writing 

Objectives:

1. Practice the "Summarizing a Reference" structural model.

2. Write a polished 2-paragraph report on Hans Christian Anderson.

3. Introduce the "Writing From Pictures" structural unit.

4. Create a KWO for a 3-paragraph story.


History 

Objectives: 

1. See God's hand in the history of China
2. Identify key figures in the Mexican Revolution.

3. Know that conflicts and alliances between the Balkan countries were a major factor leading to WW I.


Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
Poetry: Our second quarter poem is "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening".  Additional copies here.
Geography:  Western Europe due11/20 The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Students will be responsible for labeling countries on a map. A word bank is provided.
History: Key Dates for 2nd quarter:
1. The War Between the States                         1861-1865
2. World War I                                                     1914-1918
3. Lenin & the Russian Revolution                   1917
4. The Great Depression 1929-1939
5. World War II 1939-1945
6. The Cold War 1945-1991


Fortis Academy 4th grade: Nov. 4 - 8, 2024

4th Grade Week 1311/4/202411/5/202411/6/202411/7/202411/8/2024
DiscipleshipDILIGENCE - "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble." 2 Peter 1:10
BibleI Sam 17Psalm 103Various PsalmsII Sam 7: 1-15
MathFP H or I,
Ch 7 L6
TB p176-178,
WB p165-166
FP-H or I,
Ch 7 Practice TB p179-180, Do WB p167-169 if more practice is needed.
Ch 7 TestFP-H or I,
Ch 8 L1
TB p181-184, WB p171-173
 Ch 8, L2
 TB p185-187, WB p174-175
SpellingStep 11: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6, Play Sparkle!Rewrite misspelled test words 5x, Review Card Box, Dictate sentences 7-9Step 11 Spelling TestStep 12 : New teaching, Dictate 10 wordsDictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 12 Practice".
GrammarCh 11, L1 Classify sentences &
Daily Grammar 
Ch 11, L2 Classify sentences,
 Do Practice Time p72 & complete Daily Grammar
Ch 11, L3 & Punctuation PracticeCh 11 Test A p107:
Do Ex 2, 3 & 5 only.
Ch 11 Test B p108:
Do Ex 1 & 2 only
WritingL15 HCA: 1)Read & Discuss source text p110, 2)Choose 2 topics to write about, 3)write facts for each, 4)make 2 KWO's each with topic sentence/clincher sentence, 6 dress-upsComplete Style Practice p112-113 and write 1st paragraph RD, Use composition checklist p114 to make sure you have all required elements.Writer's Conference & begin writing 2nd paragraph of HCAComplete 2nd paragraph RD of HCA. Proofread your RD and correct. Label & underline dress-ups.
ReadingMary Poppins Tea Party!Read The Wright Brothers Ch 1-2 and orally answer questions in journal. Be prepared to contribute to tomorrow's discussion.Discussion & read Ch 3Read The Wright Brothers Ch 4-5 and answer questions orally
HistoryRead Stocks, Philanthropists & Outlaws & DiscussRead SOTW "The Boxer Rebellion" p209-221 and answer in your journal p34The Boxer Rebellion & Hudson Taylor, Missionary to ChinaLook up some facts about China and complete the worksheet on Hudson Taylor. Due Mon.
GeographyWestern Europe
ScienceInsect Collection DueRead TB p132-134(top) and write at least 3 interesting facts in NB p141Order Mantodea: Praying Mantids & Order Odonata: dragonflies & damselfliesRead TB p134-137 & complete Act. 7.3 NB p143
Memory WorkPOEM 2, Due for Recitation on 12/4
GEOGRAPHY: Western Europe Due 11/20
KEY DATES: 1-6 Test on 12/9

Coming Soon!

Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Spirit Day!
Wednesday, Nov. 20 - DOGS, Spirit & Pizza Day!
Monday Nov. 25 - Friday Nov. 29  Thanksgiving Break  NO SCHOOL 

Our virtue of the month is Diligence. Diligence is careful and persistent work or effort. It is the quality of being conscientious and dedicated. 

Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness is doing what is right and best for others in every circumstance.

Math
Continue to start each lesson with a math fact practice sheet. Complete, check, and return to school.
Objectives:
1. Subtract a fraction from a mixed number with like or related denominators
2. Subtract mixed numbers with like or related denominators.
3. Practice adding and subtracting fractions.

Spelling

Objective: Spell words with the sound of /e/ spelled ie. 


Reading  

We are starting The Wright Brothers this week. Please bring your book to class each day.

Objectives: 

1. Increase reading comprehension and fluency.

2. Learn about the Wright Brothers and the invention of the airplane

3. Engage in meaningful discussion.

4. Summarize a passage through oral narration.


Writing 

Objectives:

Objectives:

1. Create a KWO using the "Summarizing a Reference" structural model 2. Write a 2-paragraph report on Hans Christian Anderson 3. Ban weak adjectives: a lot and interesting 4. Incorporate dress-ups: ly, who/which, because clause, www.asia, strong verb, quality adjective


Grammar

Objectives: Review and practice capitalization and punctuation rules.


History 

Objectives: 

1. Know that factories produced goods faster and cheaper as factory owners borrowed money from investors. 

3. Identify ways the Boxer Rebellion impacted China.
4. See God's hand in the history of China
5. Learn about the ministry of Hudson Taylor, missionary to China


Science

1. Identify characteristics of order Mantodea

2. Identify characteristics of order Odonata

3. Identify similarities and differences of dragonflies and damselflies.


Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
Poetry:  Our second quarter poem is "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening".  Additional copies here.
Geography:  We are reviewing states & capitals this week. The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Students will be responsible for labeling states on a map and matching capitals with states.
History: Key Dates for 2nd quarter:
1. The War Between the States                         1861-1865
2. World War I                                                     1914-1918
3. Lenin & the Russian Revolution                   1917
4. The Great Depression 1929-1939
5. World War II 1939-1945
6. The Cold War 1945-1991