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:
TB – Textbook
NBJ – Notebooking Journal
WDYR - What Do You Remember?
WDYR - What Do You Remember?
COMING SOON...
Monday, January 13 - Moms in Prayer, 9 a.m., Agape Java
Wednesday, January 15 - Spirit Day. Students may wear spirit shirts with jeans.
Wednesday, January 15 - Co-teacher training session, 9-10 a.m., Sanctuary
Wednesday, January 22 - Falcon mom meet up 9-10 a.m.
Wednesday, January 22 - New Family Informational, 10 a.m., Sanctuary (Invite families that may be interested in attending Fortis next year!)
"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands..." Psalm 90:17
DISCIPLESHIP: This month, we'll be focusing on the virtue of responsibility. Being responsible means doing the things you are expected to do and accepting the consequences--good or bad-- that result from your actions.
MATH:
MATH:
- Divide a decimal by 10, 100, or 1000.
- Divide a decimal by tens, hundreds, or thousands.
- Multiply a decimal by tenths, hundredths, or thousandths.
- Divide a decimal by tenths, hundredths, or thousandths.
- Review previously learned concepts related to decimals.
- Master subtraction facts
SPELLING:
- Learn to spell words with the sound of /ŭl/ spelled AL.
GRAMMAR:
- Know the three main verb tenses: past, present, and future, and understand how to use them consistently in writing.
- Know that verbs have four principal parts.
WRITING/VOCABULARY:
- Summarize a passage by identifying key facts.
- Review previously learned vocabulary words to prepare for next week's test.
VOCABULARY:
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.
READING: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.
- Engage in meaningful Socratic discussion.
- Be able to summarize a passage through oral narration.
- Identify virtues in characters in Little Britches.
- Increase vocabulary through exposure to new and unfamiliar words.
LATIN:
- Review previously learned vocabulary words and charts to prepare for next week's test..
HISTORY:
- Know that the American Western frontier presented many opportunities for growth, expansion, and prosperity, as well as many challenges.
- Know who Daniel Boone was and understand his contribution to American expansion.
- Know that Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from France for the bargain price of $15 million.
SCIENCE:
- Know the basic anatomy of a neuron.
- Understand that neurons send signals back and forth to the brain.
- Know that the endocrine system carries signals to the body via chemical messengers called "hormones," which are produced in glands throughout the body.
GEOGRAPHY:b
- Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
- Assess mastery of the names and locations of the countries of South America.
MEMORY WORK:
Scripture: We'll spend the year working on our scripture memorization of Psalm 27 (NIV). 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.
Geography: We're working on memorizing the names and locations of the countries of South America. A hard copy of the map can be found behind the "memory" tab in your child's binder. Additional maps, as well as MP3s of the song, are available at this link: Geography Resources.
History: Students will memorize 21 key dates this year. The key dates have accompanying jingles that do not have to be memorized, but will help students remember the dates and the corresponding events. We will test over the first sixteen dates on 3/2:
1. Leif Erikson Explores America - 1000
2. Columbus Sails to the Americas - 1492
3. Lost Colony of Roanoke - 1583
4. Founding of Jamestown - 1607
5. Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth - 1620
6. Salem Witch Trials - 1692
7. First Great Awakening - 1740s
8. French & Indian War - 1754-63
9. Boston Tea Party - 1773
10. Paul Revere's Ride - 1775
11. July 4, 1776 _ Declaration of Independence
12. 1775-83 - The American Revolution
13. 1787 - Constitution was adopted by the United States
14. 1803 - Louisiana Purchase
15. 1804 - Lewis & Clark
16. War of 1812
1. Leif Erikson Explores America - 1000
2. Columbus Sails to the Americas - 1492
3. Lost Colony of Roanoke - 1583
4. Founding of Jamestown - 1607
5. Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth - 1620
6. Salem Witch Trials - 1692
7. First Great Awakening - 1740s
8. French & Indian War - 1754-63
9. Boston Tea Party - 1773
10. Paul Revere's Ride - 1775
11. July 4, 1776 _ Declaration of Independence
12. 1775-83 - The American Revolution
13. 1787 - Constitution was adopted by the United States
14. 1803 - Louisiana Purchase
15. 1804 - Lewis & Clark
16. War of 1812