Fortis 5th Grade - Week 32 (April 25-29, 2022)

REMINDER: Please check Alma weekly to ensure that your student is not missing any assignments and that there are no discrepancies in the gradebook. 

Anything in magenta is optional. 

Anything in blue should be turned in as homework on the next campus day.

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY:

5th Grade
Week 32
MONDAY
4/25/2022
TUESDAY
4/26/2022
WEDNESDAY
4/27/2022
THURSDAY
4/28/2022
FRIDAY
4/29/2022
DiscipleshipORDERLINESS: "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." (I Cor. 14:40)
FORGIVENESS: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Eph. 4:32)"
BibleRead and discuss Eccelesiates 11.Read and discuss Ecclesiastes 12. Complete homework activity sheet.Read and discuss Job 1.Read and discuss Job 2. Complete homework activity sheet.Virtue Reflection
MathFP-D. Rate QUIZ. Begin assessment.FP-M2. Ch 15 - Review 4 - TB p225-228Division Facts TEST. Continue assessment.FP-X. Ch 15 - Review 4 - WB Ex9, p193-196FP-X. Ch15 - Review 5 - TG p253-254; TB p229-232
SpellingSTEP 30: Review new teaching. Dictate sentences 5-8.STEP 30: TEST
WritingRESEARCH PAPER: Teach works cited page.RESEARCH PAPER: Write rough draft of works cited page. If you do this correctly and write it in cursive, you won't have to write a final draft. Due tomorrow. See note below.RESEARCH PAPER: Discuss wax museum and spiels.RESEARCH PAPER: Write and practice reciting your wax museum spiel.It must be between 30 and 45 seconds. Make sure you have a plan for your costume and procure anything you may need.
Vocabulary
VOCAB WORDS: achievement, flourish, transformation, efficient
L25-Complete vocab activities for "achievement" and "flourish"L25-Complete vocab activities for "transformation" and "efficient."
Reading
The Secret Garden
Socratic discussionRead Ch18-19. Orally narrate and discuss.Song of Life RecitationsRead Ch20-21Read Ch22-23
LatinCh30 QUIZ.Ch31 - Complete memory page. At the top of the next page, write down any words you don't know.Ch31 - Review all words from Ch27-30 with a partner.Ch31 - Review the charts for Ch28 and 30. These will be on the test with some of the words filled in.
HistoryTexas timeline. Practice skitRead Story of Texas, Part 3, p134-158. Answer questions 29-36 in the Texas History packet as you go. Color the timeline card for the Mexican War, and paste it into your journal. Copy the jingle below the card.Read The Spindletop Gusher. Practice skit.Read Story of Texas, Part 4. Answer questions 37-end in the Texas History packet as you go. Completed packet should be turned in on Monday. See note below.Practice lines for skit.
GeographyMexican border statesSpend 10 minutes practicing the Mexico map in a way that works best for you.Mexican border statesFrom the 5th grade documents link, print a copy of the Mexico map. Fill in the blanks for the states we are learning (Baja California Norte, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, Campeche, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Distrito Federal).
ScienceDiscuss the role of trees in creationRead and explore TLFS p108-125. Go on a nature walk. Observe the different types of bark. Collect a variety of tree leaves. Place in a Ziploc bag and bring to class tomorrow.Leaves and photosynthesisRead and explore TLFS p30-43. 
Memory WorkMATH: Division Facts Test on on 4/27
POETRY: Song of Life Recitation on 4/27
GEOGRAPHY: Mexican border states Test on 5/9
KEY DATES: 1-24 Test on 5/2
SCIENCE: Parts of a seed, parts of a flower, pollinators - Test on 5/9


TUESDAY/THURSDAY:

5th Grade
Week 32
MONDAY
4/25/2022
TUESDAY
4/26/2022
WEDNESDAY
4/27/2022
THURSDAY
4/28/2022
FRIDAY
4/29/2022
MONDAY
5/2/2022
DiscipleshipORDERLINESS: "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." (I Cor. 14:40)
FORGIVENESS: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Eph. 4:32)"
BibleVirtue ReflectionRead and discuss Eccelesiates 11.Read and discuss Ecclesiastes 12. Complete homework activity sheet.Read and discuss Job 1.Read and discuss Job 2. Complete homework activity sheet.Virtue Reflection
MathCh14, L5 (Practice) - TG p222-223; TB p199-200; WB Ex 5, p167-170FP-D. Rate QUIZ. Begin assessment.FP-D. Ch 15 - Review 4 - TB p225-228Division Facts TEST. Continue assessment.FP-X. Ch 15 - Review 4 - WB Ex9, p193-196FP-X. Ch15 - Review 5 - TG p253-254; TB p229-232
SpellingSTEP 30: Dictate sentences 1-4.STEP 30: Review new teaching. Dictate sentences 5-8.STEP 30: TEST
WritingRESEARCH PAPER: Write conclusion for your paper. Assemble a complete rough draft and turn in tomorrow.RESEARCH PAPER: Teach works cited page.RESEARCH PAPER: Write rough draft of works cited page. If you do this correctly and write it in cursive, you won't have to write a final draft. Due tomorrow. See note below.RESEARCH PAPER: Discuss wax museum and spiels.RESEARCH PAPER: Write and practice reciting your wax museum spiel. It must be between 30 and 45 seconds. Make sure you have a plan for your costume and procure anything you may need.
Vocabulary
VOCAB WORDS: achievement, flourish, transformation, efficient
L25-Complete vocab activities for "achievement" and "flourish"L25-Complete vocab activities for "transformation" and "efficient."
Reading
The Secret GardenSecret Garden
Read Ch16-17. Orally narrate and discuss.Socratic discussionRead Ch18-19. Orally narrate and discuss.Song of Life RecitationsRead Ch20-21Read Ch22-23
LatinCh30 QUIZ.Ch31 - Complete memory page. At the top of the next page, write down any words you don't know.Ch31 - Review all words from Ch27-30 with a partner.Ch31 - Review the charts for Ch28 and 30. These will be on the test with some of the words filled in.
HistoryTexas timeline. Practice skitRead Story of Texas, Part 3, p134-158. Answer questions 29-36 in the Texas History packet as you go. Color the timeline card for the Mexican War, and paste it into your journal. Copy the jingle below the card.Read The Spindletop Gusher. Practice skit.Read Story of Texas, Part 4. Answer questions 37-end in the Texas History packet as you go. Completed packet should be turned in on Monday. See note below.Practice lines for skit.
GeographyMexican border statesSpend 10 minutes practicing the Mexico map in a way that works best for you.Mexican border statesFrom the 5th grade documents link, print a copy of the Mexico map. Color and fill in the blanks for the states we are learning (Baja California Norte, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, Campeche, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Distrito Federal).
ScienceBenefits of trees.Read and explore TLFS p108-125. Go on a nature walk. Observe the different types of bark. Collect a variety of tree leaves. Place in a Ziploc bag and bring to class tomorrow.Leaves and photosynthesis.Read and explore TLFS p30-43. 
Memory WorkMATH: Division Facts Test on on 4/28
POETRY: Song of Life Recitation on 4/28
GEOGRAPHY: Mexican border states Test on 5/10
KEY DATES: 1-24 Test on 5/3
SCIENCE: Parts of a seed, parts of a flower, pollinators - Test on 5/10

BLOG KEY:

General:

Act – Activity
Ch – Chapter
Ex – Exercise
L – Lesson
p – Page(s)

Math:
TG – Teacher’s Guide
TB – Textbook
WB – Workbook
FP – Facts Practice (A, S, M, or D denotes which sheet to use)

Writing:
IEW- Institute for Excellence in Writing
KWO - Key word outline

Science:
TB – Human Anatomy Textbook
NBJ – Notebooking Journal
WDYR - What Do You Remember?
TLFS – Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds 


"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands..." Psalm 90:17


DOCUMENTS you'll need this week (uploaded to the Google Drive)

BIBLE/VIRTUES: Our classroom virtue this month is orderliness. Our God is a God of order. He delights in bringing order out of chaos! The school environment provideds many opportunitites to practice doing things in an orderly fashion, whether it be walking through the halls, taking turns during discussions, keeping track of assignments, or ordering our days in a way that allows us to be as productive as possible. As a school community, we will focus on forgiveness. As we reflect on Jesus's death and resurrection this month, we are reminded of the greatest example of what it means to forgive--and to be forgiven! 

MATH:
  • Improve speed and recall of math facts.
  • Assess mastery of concepts related to rate.
SPELLING:
  • Assess mastery of words that end with the sound of /awt/ spelled OUGHT.
WRITING/GRAMMAR:
  • Create a properly formatted bibliography/works cited page.
  • Understand the purpose and importance of a bibliography.
WORKS CITED NOTE: You can use the citation generators on the web site Scribbr (https://www.scribbr.com/apa-citation-generator/) or Purdue Owl (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html) to help your student properly format the citations. One uses APA and ones uses MLA format. I have no preference as to which one they use, as the idea of using hanging indents for formatting, alphabetizing entries, and above all, the importance of citing sources, are the objectives for this assignment. 

READING:
  • Summarize a passage through oral narration.
  • Identify virtues, as well as elements of truth, beauty and goodness, in reading passages.
  • Improve reading comprehension.
  • Expand vocabulary.
LATIN:
  • Review words, charts, and maxims for upcoming test
HISTORY:
  • Be familiar with the Texas Cattle industry, and know what factors led to its rise and decline. 
  • Know that the Galveston hurrican of 1900 killed thousands of Texasns on the Gulf Coast.
  • Know what the Spindletop Gusher was and be familiar with the rise of the Texas oil industry.
  • Be familiar with some of the key events and people in modern Texas history.
TEXAS TIMELINE: Students who were absent or forgot to bring their timeline packets to class are responsible for filling in the missing information on the charts that they missed. I will upload a filled-in copy to the documents link by Sunday evening that students can use to complete the missing pieces of their timelines. This assignment is worth a history quiz grade.

SCIENCE: 
  • Identify key facts in a non-fiction reading passage..
  • Know the many benefits of trees in creation.
  • Memorize the photosynthesis equation and understand the role of photosynthesis.
  • Learn the anatomy of a leaf and recognize differences in leaves' veining, margins, and structure.
GEOGRAPHY:
  • Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
  • Learn the names and locations of the Mexican border states and the states in the Yucatan Peninsula.
MEMORY WORK:
Geography: A hard copy of the maps can be found behind the "maps/poems" 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 24 key date this year. The key dates have accompanying jingles that do not have to be memorized, but will help students memorize the dates and retain details about the events to which they correspond. 

KEY DATES 
1. Leif Ericsson Explores America - 1000
2. Columbus Sails to the Americas - 1492
3. Lost Colony of Roanoke - 1587
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. Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776
12. American Revolution - 1775-83
13. U.S. Constitution Ratified - 1787-88
14. Industrial Revolution - late 1700s
15. Louisiana Purchase - 1803
16. Lewis & Clark Expedition - 1804
17. War of 1812 - 1812-1814
18. Monroe Doctrine - 1823
19. Underground Railroad - early 1830s
20. Chrokee Trail of Tears - 1830-38
21. Battle of the Alamo - 1836
22. Texas Becomes a State - 1845
23. Mexican War - 1846-48
24. California Gold Rush - 1849


Poetry: Our fourth-quarter poem is Song of Life

Song of Life

By Charles Mackay

 

A traveler on a dusty road

Strewed acorns on the lea;

And one took root and sprouted up,

And grew into a tree.

Love sought its shade at evening-time,

To breathe its early vows;

And Age was pleased, in heights of noon,

To bask beneath its boughs.

The dormouse loved its dangling twigs,

The birds sweet music bore—It stood a glory in its place,

A blessing evermore.

 

A little spring had lost its way

Amid the grass and fern;

A passing stranger scooped a well

Where weary men might turn.

He walled it in, and hung with care

A ladle on the brink;

He thought not of the deed he did,

But judged that Toil might drink.

He passed again; and lo! the well,

By summer never dried,

Had cooled ten thousand parchéd tongues,

And saved a life beside.

 

A nameless man, amid the crowd

That thronged the daily mart,

Let fall a word of hope and love,

Unstudied from the heart,

A whisper on the tumult thrown,

A transitory breath,

It raised a brother from the dust,

It saved a soul from death.

O germ! O fount! O word of love!

O thought at random cast!

Ye were but little at the first,

But mighty at the last.