Fortis Academy 4th Grade: Dec 4 - 8


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DiscipleshipJoy (Faithfulness) + Matthew 5: 1-10
BibleIs 64:1-9Ps: 80:1-71 Cor 1:3-9Mk 11:1-10 or Mk 13:24-37
MathReview for test using Review 4TB p95-96 Review C: Do problems 11-13, 15-16, Complete Review 4 started Mon, if not finished in class. CCCTestCongratulations on finishing 4A Singapore! We will begin the 4B books after the break! Have them ready for class 1/8
Spelling Step 15: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6 on same paper started Thurs, Play Sparkle! Rewrite Step 14 misspelled words 5 times. Review Card Box, Dictate Step 15 sentences 7-9. Complete Reinforcement and Writing Station words if present.Step 15 Spelling TestAdminister FA Phonics Assessment #2 and Oral Phonogram Drill Sheet. Due after the break.
GrammarCh 13 Review & Ch 13, L4 Activity: Limericks!Ch 13 Test, Skip Ex 3 & 7 See Note BelowClassical Book ExchangeGrammar Break!
WritingL10, Part 4: Because ClauseLesson 10 Vocab study, Read Aloud: Choosing a NameIn Class Writing Assignment

ReadingDiscuss Number the Starts Ch 16-endRead Classical Book of Choice this week and over the break!
LatinReview for Wed quizWrite out noun & adj declension endings, verb conjugationsQuiz over adj & noun declension endings and verb conjugation endingsReview memory charts & chants 11-12
HistorySOTW Ch 30 Muslims & Hindus in India"Gandhi and India's Independence #145History Journal Check & Christmas PartyWrite a summary of what you've learned this week in your journal
GeographyWestern Europe - Due 1/31
ScienceExperiment: Bending Light Rays 7 Reading GlassRead USE p 218-219 Light Behavior, Write 2-4 sentence summary in your journalScience Journal Check, Project: Kaleidoscope Step 8Read USE p220-221 Lens & Mirrors, Add to summary
Memory WorkQuarter 3 Poem Due 2/28

***Please check  Alma for any missing work.  Wednesday is the last day to turn in any missing or late work for the 2nd Quarter.


In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:1-2, 14

You’ve made it!  I hope you enjoy the blessings of this Christmas season.  God grant you all safe travel, fellowship with family, and His peace given through the gift of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Have a joyous Christmas!

Mrs. Johnson

Coming Soon:
Wednesday, Dec 6 - Classical Book Exchange & Christmas Party!
Friday, Dec 8 - Last day to turn in box tops for the second quarter
Dec 11- Jan 5 - Christmas Break!
Discipleship:
Objective:  Experience the joy of the Lord which comes from spending time in His presence. Start your homeschool day with prayer and Bible reading.  Our Character Virtue of the month is Joy, this week focusing on Faithfulness. 
Math:
Objective: Review and assess previously learned skills re-teaching where necessary. 
Composition:
Objectives:
1. Correctly use the “because clause” in sentences.
Reading: Please read a classical book of choice over the Christmas break.
Grammar:
Objectives:
1. Know how to correct a run-on sentence multiple ways.
2. Classify sentences that include direct objects.
Please administer the copy of the grammar test sent home on Monday and score in red pen. 
Spelling
Objective: Spell words with the sound of /z/ spelled s.
Step 14 spelling test was returned on Monday.  Please have your student correctly rewrite any misspelled words five times and return it to school on Wed.
On Thursday, administer Assessment 2 of the FA Classical Phonics Assessment and return it to school after the break.
Latin:
On Wednesday, students will be assessed on the verb conjugation endings, and the noun/adj endings. 
Listen to Latin chants daily to aid in memorization.
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4                                                                                
Chapter 6   
Chapter 7  
Chapter 8  
Chapter 9  
Chapter 11            
History
Objectives:
1. Know that Mohandas Gandhi advocated for a peaceful independence from British rule in India.

Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
We are continuing our memorization of the US Presidents.  For assessment, students will write all the presidents' first and last names.  Due 2/21/18.  If you'd like to make flashcards, here are some president picture memory cards.   
Science Memory Work:

Poetry:  Our second quarter poem is "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening". Recitations are Wednesday. Additional copies here.
History:  All US Presidents   There are several YouTube video songs.  Here are two: US Presidents to "America"  US Presidents
Timeline:  You can find a YouTube video of the timeline song with pictures of the cards and dates on here.
Here is a YouTube demonstration the hand motions for the first 6 minutes. Timeline Song
Here is a video of the hand motions for the second 6 minutes of the song: Timeline Song
Lyrics and hand motions to accompany the timeline song :Classical Conversation History
Card timeline-motions  
Geography: We are continuing our study of Western Europe this week.  Additional maps found here.
All Geography songs and maps are found here.


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