Fortis 5th Grade - Week 33 (May 4-8, 2026)

Link to Google Folder: 5th Grade Documents

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

Anything in red is a special note to the co-teacher.

Anything in purple denotes a formal assessment.

Anything in magenta is optional (at the discretion of the co-teacher). 

5th Grade
Week 33		MONDAY
5/4/2026		TUESDAY
5/5/2026		WEDNESDAY
5/6/2026		THURSDAY
5/7/2026		FRIDAY
5/8/2026
VirtuesFAITHFULNESS: "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." (Proverbs 3:3-4)
TEMPERANCE: "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires." (Romans 13:14)
BibleRead and discuss Job 38-39.Read and discuss Job 40-41. Answer questions in homework booklet.Read and discuss Job 42.Song of Songs. Answer questions in booklet. (Read all or selected excerpts of the book if you feel comfortable.)
MathFP-S. Complete Year-end Assessment B as review for final test.FP-X. Complete Year-end Assessment A as review for tomorrow's final. Students MUST show all work! Parents, please check and have student make all corrections. Key available via documents link.Subtraction Facts Assessment

Cumulative Test		Make math test corrections. Students must show all their corrected work on a separate piece of notebook paper and explain what they did wrong in order to earn back credit for the problems they missed. Parents may help and reteach as necessary.
Language ArtsRESEARCH PAPER: Writers' ConferencesRESEARCH PAPER: Write final draft of your paper, including the works cited page.RESEARCH PAPER: Spiel rehearsal.RESEARCH PAPER: Practice and polish spiel.
Reading
Little Britches
Read aloud

Little Britches Discussion		Read Ch23-25. Answer questions on homework sheet.Read aloudRead Ch26-27. Answer questions on homework sheet.Read Ch28-29. Answer questions on homework sheet. (Due Wednesday).
Latin
Review principal parts of a verb, the three things all nouns and verbs have (parsing), finding the stem, and conjugation.		Review the checklists for units I-III on p245-246 to prepare for the final test next week (it will be a take-home, open-book test)Ch31 - ReviewReview the checklists for units IV-VII on p247-248. to prepare for the final test next week (it will be a take-home, open-book test)
HistoryComplete Texas Timeline.

Read Spindletop Gusher

Practice skit.

Collect journals.		Practice skit lines and memorize assigned key date jingles for graduation.

Study for next week's key dates test. Unlike previous key dates tests, it will include a date bank,		Practice skitPractice skit and memorize assigned key date jingles for graduation.

Study for next week's key dates test
GeographyMexico Test
ScienceDistribute and review study guide.Use study guide to prepare for tomorrow's test. Make sure journal is packed.L13&14 Test.

Collect journals to grade.
Memory WorkGEOGRAPHY: Mexican States test on 5/4
KEY DATES #1-28: Test on 5/11
SCIENCE: Lymphatic system - Test on 5/6

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, D, etc. denotes which sheet to use)
SS - Singapore Sprints
WR - Weekly Review

Language Arts:
AAS - All About Spelling
IEW- Institute for Excellence in Writing
KWO - Key word outline

History: 
TL - Timeline Card(s)

Science:
PS - Physical Science
TB – Human Anatomy Textbook
NJ – Notebooking Journal
WDYR - What Do You Remember? 


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

IMPORTANT DATES/COMING SOON:
Monday, May 11 - Living History Museum, 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Wednesday, May 13 - Six Flags Skit (10:30 a.m.) and Graduation (3:30 p.m.)

MATH:
  • Review previously learned concepts to prepare for cumulative final test.
  • Improve speed and accuracy of math facts.
  • Assess mastery of subtraction facts.
  • Assess mastery of all previously learned materials.
WRITING:
  • Write a polished final draft of your research paper.
READING:
  • Be able to summarize a passage through oral and written narration.
  • Expand vocabulary.
  • Identify virtues, as well as elements of truth, beauty and goodness, in reading passages.
  • Cultivate a love for quality literature.
  • Engage in meaningful discussions.
LATIN:
  • Review all previously learned concepts to prepare for a take-home test next week.
HISTORY:
  • Review key dates to prepare for test.
SCIENCE:
  • Use a study guide to prepare for a test.
  • Assess mastery of concepts related to the lymphatic system and human growth and development.
GEOGRAPHY:
  • Assessmastery of the names and locations of some of the Mexican states.
  • Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
MEMORY WORK:
Geography: We'll assess the names and locations of the following Mexican states: Baja California Norte, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, and Distrito Federal. A hard copy of this map can be found behind the "memory" tab in your child's binder. Additional maps, as well as MP3s of the corresponding song, are available at this link: Geography Resources.

History: Students will memorize 28 key dates. 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 - April 18, 1775
11. Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776
12. The American Revolution - 1775-83
13. Constitution is Ratified - 1787-88
14. Industrial Revolution Begins - 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. Trail of Tears - 1830-1838
21. Fall of the Alamo - 1836
22. Republic of Texas - 1836-1846
23. Texas Becomes a State - 1845
24. Mexican War - 1846-1848
25. California Gold Rush - 1849
26. Texas Cattle Boom - 1865-1890
27. Galveston Hurricane - 1900
28. Spindletop Gusher - 1901