BLOG KEY
General:
Act – Activity
Ch – Chapter
Ex – Exercise
L – Lesson
p – Page(s)
Math:
HIG – Home Instructor’s Guide
TB – Textbook
WB – Workbook
FP – Facts Practice (A, B, C, or D denotes which sheet to use)
Science:
SG – Student Guide
USE – Usborne Encyclopedia of Science
KSE – Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Science
The "New Colossus" recitation is coming up on Wednesday. Be prepared!
COMING SOON...
Wednesday, February 27 - Pizza/Spirit Day! Students may wear spirit shirts with jeans.
March 10-16 - Spring Break
March 10-16 - Spring Break
MATH:
- Solve word problems involving rate tables.
- Read and interpret line graphs.
- Solve problems using data presented in a conversion graph.
- Review previously learned concepts to prepare for next week's test.
- Master math facts.
Please make copies of the four math facts pages (A-D) that were sent home in binders (inside front pocket). These are master copies. You will use these all year. We'll be using sheet A (addition) for the first few weeks. Here are the instructions for administering facts practice sheets:
1. Set a timer for five minutes.
2. When the five minutes is up, if your child has not finished, please mark the place where he/she left off, and then have the student finish the sheet.
3. Parents, please use the key sent home to check your child's work. Have him/her make any corrections.
3. Turn the sheet in as homework on the next school day. I will take it as a homework completion grade.
READING:
- Learn about early American culture and engage in meaningful Socratic dialogue about Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia.
- Learn character lessons from the reading of Little Britches.
- Learn about the Gold Rush and engage in meaningful Socratic dialogue about By the Great Horn Spoon.
- Increase vocabulary.
WRITING/VOCABULARY:
- Know what an essay is and how it should be structured.
- Be able to write a strong thesis statement and accompanying topic sentences for an essay.
- Improve editing skills.
- Know the purpose and importance of a bibliography and how to properly format book and internet sources.
COMPOSITION:
This week, we’ll begin working on our historical figures research paper.
VOCABULARY ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cut out the SHEET of vocab cards for this week's lesson. Do not cut out the individual cards. Hole punch it, and place it behind the "Writing & Grammar" tab.
2. Study the definitions and the parts of speech for each word. Color the picture on the front of the card. (This is an especially helpful step for kids who are visual and/or kinesthetic learners.)
3. Use a dictionary to look up the word.
2. Study the definitions and the parts of speech for each word. Color the picture on the front of the card. (This is an especially helpful step for kids who are visual and/or kinesthetic learners.)
3. Use a dictionary to look up the word.
4. On the reverse side of the card, students should fill in the blank with the word and read the sentence. Then, they should write an original sentence with the word that is significantly different from the sentence given. You might have to help your child with this part. Students may use the dictionary to find a sample sentence.
5. If possible, students should write at least one synonym and one antonym for each word, using a dictionary or a thesaurus if necessary.
6. Look up the etymology of the word in the dictionary. Discuss the meaning. See if you can brainstorm some other words that come from the same root or roots.
6. Look up the etymology of the word in the dictionary. Discuss the meaning. See if you can brainstorm some other words that come from the same root or roots.
SPELLING:
- Assess mastery of various way to spell words with the sound of /us/ spelled US.
- Learn how to spell the sound of /us/ spelled OUS.
GRAMMAR:
- Know how to write and properly format thank you notes.
- Be able to classify sentences with mixed patterns.
LATIN:
- Assess mastery of Ch24 vocab words and maxim
- Memorize vocabulary words, charts, and maxims for Ch25.
- Know the most common accusative case prepositions.
HISTORY:
- Know that George Washington was a general who led the troops during the difficult winter at Valley Forge.
- Know that the Treaty of Paris of 1783 recognized American independence and established the boundaries of the new nation.
SCIENCE:
- Assess mastery of concepts taught in Unit 5.
- Begin memorizing the vocabulary for unit 6, as well as the major bones and body systems.
- Know that integumentary system involves the skin and serves as a physical protective barrier between our bodies and the outside world.
GEOGRAPHY:
- Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
- Begin to memorize the names and locations of the countries of Central America.
MEMORY WORK:
Scripture: We'll spend the year working on our scripture memorization of Philippians 2:1-18 (KJV). Our intent with scripture memory is for students to hide God’s word deep in their hearts so that they can call upon it for comfort, reassurance, and strength in times of trouble. With that in mind, we will not be testing over this scripture, but we will be reciting it together as a school every morning during assembly time. Here is a link to an article that explains why we generally prefer to have our students memorize the King James Version.
Geography: We'll begin working on Central America this week. We'll test over the map on 3/20/19. A hard copy of the maps can be found behind the "memory" tab in your child's binder. Additional maps, as well as MP3s of the songs, are available at this link: Geography Resources.
History: Here is a link to the history timeline song. We'll test over minutes 6:20-8:20 on 2/27. We will also memorize twelve key dates. We test over all the key dates will be on 4/3/19:
- Columbus Sails to the Americas - 1492
- Founding of Jamestown – 1607
- Landing of the Pilgrims – 1620
- Salem Witch Trials – 1692-1693
- Boston Tea Party - 1773
- Declaration of Independence – July 4, 1776
- American Revolution – 1776-1783
- Signing of the Constitution – 1787
- Louisiana Purchase - 1803
- Lewis & Clark Expedition - 1804-1806
- Trail of Tears - 1831-1850
- Gold Rush Begins - 1849