NOTE: Everything in magenta is optional.
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CONTACT ME: The notes included below are related to things that are new or that I anticipate you may have questions about. I did not include notes for every subject every day. But if you have any questions, please contact me:
- Email: gallan@fortisacademy.net
- Text or call (parents only please): 512-699-8889
- Facebook: "(5th Grade) Fortis Class of 2027" - let me know if you want an invitation to be added to this group.
- Webex room conference (email me to schedule a time to meet)
DOCUMENTS you'll need to print for the week (sent via email on Friday evening and uploaded to the Google Drive):
- Outlining notes
- Texas History timeline chart
- Four-sided figures chart/shapes
GRADES/WORK TO SUBMIT THIS WEEK:
- Snap a picture of the outline and email to me so I can check format and substance.
- Verify via email that your child has done both math fact practices (unless exempt)
MONDAY NOTES:
9:00-9:45 a.m. - Morning Webex meeting. I will teach the math lesson. Students should bring:
* math textbook and workbook
* notebook paper
* pencil
* math textbook and workbook
* notebook paper
* pencil
12:30-1:00 p.m. - Afternoon Webex meeting. I will teach the students how to do a topic outline (instead of a key word outline) for their research paper. Students should bring:
* pencil
* notebook paper (2 sheets)
* notes on outlining (sent via email)
* grammar workbook (NOT the sentence practice book)
2:30-3:00 p.m. - Optional Webex meeting for homework help and read aloud. I will answer any homework questions and then read By the Great Horn Spoon aloud with studens for whatever time is remaining.
* pencil
* notebook paper (2 sheets)
* notes on outlining (sent via email)
* grammar workbook (NOT the sentence practice book)
2:30-3:00 p.m. - Optional Webex meeting for homework help and read aloud. I will answer any homework questions and then read By the Great Horn Spoon aloud with studens for whatever time is remaining.
TUESDAY NOTES:
Spelling
Spelling test is optional. You do not need to submit a grade for it if you opt to do it.
Writing
The most important task that we need to accomplish this week is to have students create an outline from the information on their note cards. I am going to work on teaching them the purpose of a topic outline and how to properly format it, but this may be a stretch to do well over Webex. :-) They will likely need parental support for this particular piece of the reasearch paper, since it is a new skill. Please snap a picture and send to me when completed so I can review the format/content.
Writing
The most important task that we need to accomplish this week is to have students create an outline from the information on their note cards. I am going to work on teaching them the purpose of a topic outline and how to properly format it, but this may be a stretch to do well over Webex. :-) They will likely need parental support for this particular piece of the reasearch paper, since it is a new skill. Please snap a picture and send to me when completed so I can review the format/content.
History
This week, we are starting a unit on Texas history that will stretch to the end of the year. We have one more lesson (on the Alamo) in our U.S. history book that we will read next week, and otherwise, we're done with it and will be using the Story of Texas text for the remainder of the year. This is a highly readable, colorful book your kids will likely enjoy! In class, this project involves a timeline that we fold up like an accordian and add pictures/notes to each day in class. I thought that would be too much to try to coordinate under these circumstances, so instead, I've created a chart (sent via email) that they can color and add information to, as well as a short list of questions, to help them pull the main points from the reading. We will discuss the highlights of the reading at our afternoon Webex meeting tomorrow. Completing the chart/questions is optional, but it would be helpful for them to bring to the meeting so they can better follow along.
Science
Science is optional this week. Both the reading, and the activity, which asks studens to consider their unique strengths and think about what God's purpose for thier lives might be, are optional. No grades will be taken.
WEDNESDAY NOTES:
9:00-9:45 a.m. - Morning Webex meeting. I will teach the math lesson on quadritalterals. Students should be working at a table and/or have a hard surface to write on, such as a clipboard. They should also bring these items to the meeting:
* Math textbook and workbook
* Four-sided figures chart/shapes
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Glue
* Math textbook and workbook
* Four-sided figures chart/shapes
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Glue
12:30-1:00 p.m. - Afternoon Webex meeting. We will discuss the history reading. Students should bring:
* Texas History Timeline Chart (sent via email)
* Story of Texas book
* pencil
2:30-3:00 p.m. - Optional Webex meeting for homework help and read aloud. I will answer any homework questions and then read By the Great Horn Spoon aloud with studens for whatever time is remaining.
* Texas History Timeline Chart (sent via email)
* Story of Texas book
* pencil
2:30-3:00 p.m. - Optional Webex meeting for homework help and read aloud. I will answer any homework questions and then read By the Great Horn Spoon aloud with studens for whatever time is remaining.
THURSDAY NOTES:
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 in your binder.
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 (derivatives).
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OPTIONAL MEMORY WORK:
Geography: We'll continue memorizing our states and capitals. 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 4/29:
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
17. 1823 - The Monroe Doctrine
18. Early 1830s - Underground Railroad
19. 1830-38 - Cherokee Trail of Tears
20. 1836 – Battle of the Alamo
21. 1849 - California Gold Rush
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
17. 1823 - The Monroe Doctrine
18. Early 1830s - Underground Railroad
19. 1830-38 - Cherokee Trail of Tears
20. 1836 – Battle of the Alamo
21. 1849 - California Gold Rush
Poetry: This quarter, we'll recite Song of Life.