Fortis Academy 4th Grade - Week 15: November 18 - 21

 

4th Grade Week 15Tuesday
11/18/2025
Wednesday
11/19/2025
Thursday
11/20/2025
Friday
11/21/2025
Monday
11/24/2025
Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipFortitude - Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will never leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished."
1 Chronicles 28:20
BibleI Kings 18Amos 7:14-15, 8:11-12, Obadiah 1:3-4,15Jonah 1-4Micah 4:1-2, 6:8
MathMFP;
Ch. 8, L8:
TB pgs. 207-209;
WB pg. 192
MFP;
Ch 8, L9: Practice TB pg. 210 & TB pg. 231 #s 8,9 & 10. WB pgs. 196-197.
(Co-teachers, please check and help students correct any errors in preparation for tomorrow's test.)
Ch 8 TestMFP;
Review 2 TB pgs. 228-230. Do problems 1-7.
Co-teachers, please check and help students make any needed corrections.
SpellingStep 13: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6Rewrite misspelled test words 5x;
Step 13: Review Spelling Words; Review phonograms sh, th,oo, ee, oy, oi, ch;
DS 7-9 pg. 80
Step 13 Spelling TestStep 14: New teaching pg. 83; Review phonograms ow, ou, ay, ai, ea, or, ui. Dictate words pg. 84; DS 1-3 pg. 85
GrammarCh.13, L1
(pgs. 219-222): Review Jingles, Grammar Time (PB pg. 12), Skill Time-Ref. 41 Sentence Fragments, Practice Time (WB pg.73), Define vocab. words (pg. 222)
Ch. 13, L2
(pgs. 223-227): Review any Jingles needed, Grammar Time (PB pg. 12), Skill Time-Ref 42, Practice Time (WB pg. 73); Define vocab. words (pg. 227) and orally use in a sentence.
Ch. 13, L3
(pgs. 228-230): Grammar Time (PB pg. 12),Skill Time-Ref. 43 & Ref. 44-Compound Sentences
Ch. 13, L3 cont'd
(pgs 231-232): Review Ref. 45 & Ref. 46; Do Practice Time 1,2, & 3 (WB pg. 74)
WritingL16 pg. 118:
Read Background Info. and New Structure (pgs. 116-117), Start KWO from pictures (pg. 118).
L15 pgs. 109-110:
Finish FD of paragraphs 1-2.
Due Tomorrow.
L16 pg. 118:
Style Practice (pgs. 119-121); Finish KWO (pg. 118)
L16 pg. 118:
Write 1st paragraph RD. Co-teachers Proofread.
Study Poem 2. Recitations due Thursday after the break.Lesson 16 Source Pictures:
The Ugly Duckling
Pg. 118
ReadingRead Chp. 10 in Wright Brothers; Oral NarrationRead Chps. 11 & 12 in Wright Brothers; Complete RJRead Chps. 13 & 14 in Wright Brothers; Oral NarrationRead Chps. 15, 16, & 17 in Wright Brothers. Complete RJ for Chps. 15-17
HistoryIntroduction to WWI Causes. Discussion and ActivitiesRead SOTW Ch. 20: "World War I." Choose any 3 questions to answer in your journal.Read SOTW Ch. 21: "The Russian Revolution." Orally narrate key points.Practice saying and writing Key Dates 1-6 (event & dates).
GeographyReview Western EuropeReview Western EuropeWestern Europe TestContinue review states and capitals. The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Quiz on Dec. 11, students will be responsible for labeling states on a map and matching capitals with states. A word bank will be provided.
ScienceRead TB pgs. 147-149. Orally narrate key points.Insect Life CyclesFor Activity 7.11, pg. 153, choose any 4 insect groups to cut/paste onto mini book (pg. 157) and list 2 facts. *Note: you can do an internet search to find quirky facts to include if you want. Due to the size of chart, just use a bullet list (complete sentence not required).Use Study Guide (sent home) to prepare for Final Insect Test on Thursday after Thanksgiving Break.
Memory WorkGEOGRAPHY: Western Europe - Test on 11/20
KEY DATES: 1-8
Test on 12/11
POEM 2: Due for Recitation on
12/4
STATES/CAPITALS: Quiz on 12/11



Coming Soon!

Thursday, Nov. 20 - DOGS, Spirit & Pizza Day!
Monday Nov. 24 - Friday Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL 
Thursday, Dec. 11 - Last Day of Fall Semester
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Our virtue of the month is Fortitude. Fortitude - Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will never leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished."       1 Chronicles 28:20

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Last Week in 4th Grade:


1. Due to absences, we had some late insect presentations.


2. We loved putting our Operation Christmas Child boxes together!

3. In honor of the Wright Brothers, we made our very own kites!



4. The "east" wind blew in Mary Poppins and we had quite the tea party.

5. Tea Party for 1 on Thursday, as Taylor was sick for the real thing!
6. When the students finish math early, they love helping their neighbors.

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Math

If not mastered, continue to start each day with a Facts Practice sheet. Set a timer for 5 minutes, circle the last problem completed, and have student complete the page. Correct & return to school. 

Objectives:

1. Solve word problems involving fractions.

2. Practice multiplying fractions.

3. Assessment.

4. Review and practice.

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Spelling

Objective: Analyze nine ways to spell the sound of /e/

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Writing 

Objectives:

1. Write a 3-paragraph story of "The Ugly Duckling" from a KWO derived from pictures.
2. Correctly use new vocabulary words.
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Grammar

Objective:

1. Identify and correct sentence fragments.
2. Identify simple sentences, compound parts, and complex sentences.

3. Correctly write a compound sentence.
4. Correct run-on sentences.
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Reading  

Objectives: 

1. Increase reading comprehension and fluency.

2. Learn about the Wright Brothers and the invention of the airplane.

3. Engage in meaningful discussion.

4. Summarize a passage through oral narration.

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History 

Objectives: 

1. Know that conflicts and alliances between the Balkan countries were a major factor leading to WW I.

2. Know that WW I started in 1914 after the assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand.

3. Look at the role of trenches and aircraft in WW I.

4. Know that Russia's economic collapse led to the Bolshevik Revolution, which forced the Czar out of power.

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Science

Objectives:

1. Learn about insect life cycles.

2. Begin studying for final test.

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Fortis Academy 4th Grade - Week 14: November 11-17

 

4th Grade Week 14Tuesday
11/11/2025
Wednesday
11/12/2025
Thursday
11/13/2025
Friday
11/14/2025
Monday
11/17/2025
Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipFortitude - Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will never leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished."
1 Chronicles 28:20
BibleI Kings 2:1-3, 3:5-28; Select ProverbsEcc 3:1-10 & II Chron 7:11-22I Kings 12 & 17:1-24II Chron 20:1-30
MathMFP;
Ch 8, L3:
TB pgs. 188-191;
WB pgs. 176-177
MFP;
Ch 8, L4:
TB pgs. 192-195;
WB pgs. 179-181
MFP;
Ch 8, L5:
TB pgs. 196-200;
WB pgs.
182-184
MFP;
Ch 8, L6:
TB pgs. 201-203;
WB pgs. 185-187
MFP;
Ch 8, L7:
TB pgs. 204-206;
WB pgs. 188-190
SpellingStep 12: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6, Play Sparkle!Rewrite misspelled test words 5x;
Step 12: Review Card Box; Review phonograms; DS 7-9 pg. 76
Step 12 Spelling TestStep 13: New teaching pgs. 79-80, Word Sort Excercise/ Dictate words pg. 79Step 13:
DS 1-3 pg. 80
GrammarCh 12, L1
(pgs. 201-205): Jingle 16, Grammar Time (PB pg. 11), Introduce Pattern 2 Sentences-Ref 38, Define vocab. words (pg. 205), Activity Time (pg. 205) for fun.
Ch 12, L2
(pgs. 206-208): Jingle 16, Grammar Time (PB pg. 11), Oral Skill Builder Check (pg. 207), Define vocab. words (pg. 208) and orally use in a sentence.
Ch 12, L3
(pgs. 209-214): Grammar Time (PB pg. 11), Skill Time-Ref. 39/40 Editing Skills, Practice Time (WB pg. 72). Start Creating a Vocab. Crossword puzzle!
Ch. 12, L4
(pg. 216): Do Test Time (WB pg. 109), Skip "writing punctuation rule numbers" for Ex. 5 & skip Ex 6.
Complete grammar worksheets and add three vocab. words to your Crossword Puzzle!
WritingL15 pgs. 109-110:
Read, Discuss, Choose 2 topics from text and create KWOs
L15 pgs. 109-110:
Style Practice (pg. 112), Write 1st paragraph RD, Co-teachers Proofread
L15 pgs. 109-110:
Write 2nd paragraph RD, If complete-
Writer's Conference
L15 pgs. 109-110:
Finish 2nd paragraph RD (if not done), Proofread, Begin FD of 1st paragraph. Entire FD due next Thursday.
IEW Lesson 15 Source Text:
Hans Christian Anderson
Pgs. 109-110
ReadingMary Poppins Tea Party!Read Chps. 6 & 7 in Wright Brothers; Complete RJDiscussion & Make Kites!Read Chps. 8 & 9 in Wright BrothersComplete RJ for Chps. 8 & 9
HistoryRead SOTW Ch. 19: "The Last Emperor." Answer the 3 questions in your journal.Last Emperor Discussion; China ActivitiesRead SOTW Ch. 20: "The Mexican Revolution." Orally narrate key points.
GeographyWestern Europe - Test Next ThursdayContinue review states and capitals. The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Quiz on Dec. 11, students will be responsible for labeling states on a map and matching capitals with states. A word bank will be provided.
SciencePraying Mantids, Dragonflies, & Damselflies;
Intro. Order Orthoptera and do Activity 7.7
Read TB p140-143; Orally narrate key points.Read TB pgs. 144-146; Complete NB Activity 7.8 pg. 148 and Vocab. puzzle pg. 151.
Memory WorkGEOGRAPHY: Western Europe - Test on 11/20
KEY DATES: 1-8
Test on 12/11
POEM 2: Due for Recitation on
12/4
STATES/CAPITALS: Quiz on 12/11

Coming Soon!

Wednesday, Nov. 13 - Spirit Day!
Thursday, Nov. 20 - DOGS, Spirit & Pizza Day!
Monday, Nov. 24 - Friday, Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL 

Last Week in 4th Grade:

Insects, insects everywhere! (And thank you Mrs. Price for subbing on Thursday!!)






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Math

Continue to start each day with a Facts Practice sheet. Set a timer for 5 minutes, circle the last problem completed, and have student complete the page. Correct & return to school.


Objectives:

1. Multiply a fraction by a whole number.

2. Simplify before multiplying a fraction and a whole number.

3. Find the fraction of a quantity.

4. Multiply a whole number by a fraction.

5. Multiply a whole number by a fraction where the product is greater than 1.

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Spelling

Objective: Spell words with the sound of /e/ spelled ei and more words with silent E.

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Reading  

Please bring your book to class each day.

Objectives: 

1. Increase reading comprehension and fluency.

2. Learn about the Wright Brothers and the invention of the airplane.

3. Engage in meaningful discussion.

4. Summarize a passage through oral narration.

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Grammar

Objectives:

1. Introduce Pattern 2 sentences: SN, V-t, DO

2. Identify a direct object in a sentence.

3. Review editing.

4. Practice skills.

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Writing 

Objectives:

1. Practice the "Summarizing a Reference" structural model.

2. Write a polished 2-paragraph report on Hans Christian Anderson.

3. Introduce the "Writing from Pictures" structural unit.

4. Create a KWO for a 3-paragraph story.

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History 

Objectives: 

1. See God's hand in the history of China.
2. Identify key figures in the Mexican Revolution.

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Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.

Poetry: Our second quarter poem is "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening."  Additional copies here.
Geography:  Western Europe test 11/20. The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. A word bank is provided, spelling and capitalization will be graded
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States and capitals: The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Students will be responsible for labeling states on a map and matching capitals with states. Quiz will be Dec. 11.