Fortis Academy 4th Grade: April 29 - May 3


4th4/29/20194/30/20195/1/20195/2/20195/3/2019
DiscipleshipIntegrity
Bible1 John 1, 2John 6, 3 John 2-4Jude 17-21
Science Mill Field Trip!
Read Revelation 1:9-18
MathFinal Math TestNo HW! Use time to work on memory workMake Test Corrections Due Mon
SpellingFinal Phonogram AssessmentReview for Monday's Spelling Bee (words will be chosen at random from our Level 5 book).Review for Monday's Spelling Bee (words will be chosen at random from our Level 5 book).
GrammarReviewReview 8 parts of speech and their jobs, 5 requirements of a sentence, 5 parts of a letter Review tense, quotation rules and write a P1, P2, & P3 sentence in preparation for final grammar test on MonReview 4th Quarter Poem
WritingVariation or Sequel FD Due & Using your grammar book, write a paragraph about your family and family life (See Ref 79)Using Ref 79 in your grammar book, write a paragraph about school daysWrite a paragraph about your special interests (See Ref 79)Assemble your Autobiography, add artwork (optional) and bring it to school on Monday!
ReadingKing of the Wind Discussion & Read Ch 16Read King of the Wind Ch 17-19Read King of the Wind Ch 20-end
LatinReview Game
HistoryWork on EOY programReview Timeline Song for Mon AssessmentReview Timeline Song for Mon Assessment
Geography
ScienceTypes of Energy Due, Experiment: Knock It OffRread G & G p129-130 About Energy, Write a short summary in your journal, include Mon resultsRead G & G p136 Wind Wonder & moreScience Journals Check on Mon
Memory WorkTypes of Energy Due 4/29, Quarter 4 Poem Due 5/6, Timeline Song Due 5/6
Coming Soon:
Wednesday, May 1 - Field Trip to Science Mill in Johnson City!
Wednesday, May 1 - Falcons Moms meet-up at school playground 2pm
Friday, May 3 - Electives Showcase and Art Show 6:30-7:30 pm
Monday, May 6 -  National Teacher Appreciation Day
Wednesday, May 8 - End of Year program and Last Day of School!

Please check Alma weekly for grades or missing work. 
If you would like a spring parent/teacher conference before the end of the school year, please email me and we can work out a time.

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 this month is Integrity.

Math
Objective: Assess previously learned skills

Spelling
Objective: 1. Assess basic phonograms
2. Review spelling words and rules

Grammar
Objectives: Review parts of speech, capitalization and punctuation rules

Composition  
Objective: 1. Write a short autobiography
                   2. Create  "A Book About Me!"
Reading
Objectives:
1.Spend 30-45 min of independent reading per day
2 Engage in meaningful discussion over assigned text.

Latin
Objective: Review Latin vocabulary and grammar

Science
Objective: Learn about renewable and non-renewable energy sources

Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
History: Timeline Song minutes 8:20-12:00 Due 5/6
Poetry:  Our 4th quarter poem is "The Dentist and the Crocodile". Due 5/6.  



Fortis Academy 4th Grade: April 22 - 26


4th4/22/20194/23/20194/24/20194/25/20194/26/2019
DiscipleshipIntegrity
BibleTitus 2:11-3:7, Philemon 1:4-7, Hebrews 4:12-16Read Hebrews 11James 1 & 31 Peter 3:8-18
MathReview ETB p99 Practice 6BReview 6WB Review 7 Do 1-25, Co-teachers, check for understanding and accuracy as these concepts will be on Monday's final test.
SpellingReview phonograms er, ur, ir, our, ear, igh, ie, dge, wr, ti, ci, si, tch Review phonograms er, ur, ir, our, ear, igh, ie, dge, wr, ti, ci, si, tch
See note below		Review phonograms eigh, ei, ey, ph, kn, gn, nk, ough, ewReview phonograms eigh, ei, ey, ph, kn, gn, nk, ough, ew
See note below		Master all Phonograms for Monday's assessment
GrammarCh 24, L1: Main Parts of the Library, Practice 1 & Activity p381 Design a libraryCh 24, L2 Ref 73 & 74, Practice 1 & 2, Complete design of your library if not finished yesterday Due WedCh 26, L1 Read Ref.78A Make Title Page and complete page 1: Things I Like to Do. Write a sentence or two about each of the things you like to do. IllustrateCh 25 L2 Ref 78B Complete p2 & p6: Goals for My Life and My Special Feelings. You may write in paragraph form, or write two lists using complete sentences
WritingWriter's Conference, Complete RD of 2nd paragraph, Begin 3rd paragraphL21 P4: Complete writing RD of 3rd paragraph using checklist p182, Co-teachers, use the checklist to ensure proper mechanics and style are in place. L 22, P2 Writer's Conference, Begin writing FD, Rubric sent homeComplete writing FD of your myth due Mon 4/29 Stapled: Rubric, FD, RD
ReadingKing of the Wind Quiz, Read Ch 7Read Ch 8-11Discussion, Read Ch12Read Ch 13-15
LatinCh 14 WorksheetCh 14 Chant & Memory PageCh 14 QuizCh 14 Chant
HistoryReview Scandinavia, Work on EOY programRead Rising Tide of Freedom, Timeline Song, No Summary this week!Scandinavia Geo TestTimeline Song 2
GeographyScandinavia - Due 4/24
SciencePendulum Activity, Read G &G p125 & Define pendulumRead USE p108-109 Write a short summary in your journal Energy Experiment & Review Review Types of Energy Memory work for Mon Assessment
Memory WorkTypes of Energy Due 4/29, Quarter 4 Poem Due 5/1, Timeline Song min 8:20-end Due 5/1 
Coming Soon:
Wednesday, April 24 - Pizza Day!  and Spirit Day
Wednesday, May 1 - Field Trip to Science Mill in Johnson City!

Please check Alma weekly for grades or missing work.
If you would like a spring parent/teacher conference before the end of the school year, please email me and we can work out a time.

Blog Abbreviations:
HIG – Singapore math Home Instructor Guide
TB – Singapore math textbook
WB – Singapore math workbook
KWO - Key Word Outline
RD - Rough Draft  
USE – The Usborne Science Encyclopedia

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 this month is Integrity.

Math
Objective: Review all previously learned skills, reteaching where necessary.

Spelling
Objective: Review 71 basic phonograms

A list of phonograms with sounds can be found here. The Phonogram Assessment Tracker can be found here.  Students will be assessed by hearing the phonogram sound from the All About Spelling app and writing down the correct phonogram.

Grammar
Objectives:
1. Know the main parts of a library
2. Begin writing A Book About Me!

Composition  
Objective: Write a polished, original variation or sequel to a myth.
Reading
Objectives:
1.Spend 30-45 min of independent reading per day
2 Engage in meaningful discussion over assigned text.

Latin
Objective: Learn 2nd Conjugation verbs and new vocabulary

Science
Objective: Learn about renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Pendulum: a weight hanging from a string

Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
History: Timeline Song minutes 8:20-12:00 Due 5/1   
Poetry:  Our 4th quarter poem is "The Dentist and the Crocodile". Due 5/1.  
Geography: Scandinavia Due 4/24
All Geography songs and maps are found here.



Fortis Academy 4th Grade: April 15 - 19


4th4/15/20194/16/20194/17/20194/18/20194/19/2019
DiscipleshipIntegrity
BiblePhil 2: 1-18, Col 3:12-23IThess 4:13-18, II Thess 3:1-5I Tim 2:1-6, 4:12, 6:6-21II Tim 2:1-7
Good Friday - Holiday
MathHIG p85 TB p90-91 LT 1-5, WB Ex 48-49 CCCHIG p87, TB p93-96, LT 1-6, WB Ex 50HIG p 89, TB p97, LT 7-10, WB Ex 51Practice 6A
SpellingReview Step 28 New Teaching, Dictate sentences 4-6, Play Sparkle! Rewrite Step 27 misspelled words. Review Step 28 NT and card box, DS 4-9 on same paper started Thurs.Step 28 Spelling TestReview the 71 Basic Phonograms
GrammarCh 23, L1 Sentences, Ref. 68:Thank you notes, Practice Time.Ch 23, L2 Classify Sentences, Review Ref. 69 and create a practice invitation. Be sure to include what, who, where, when, and a whipped cream statement. Due WedCh 23, L3: Parts of a book, Do Practice 5Ch 23, L3- Ref. 70. Use a couple books from around home to identify the various parts listed in this reference. Do Practice 1 & 2
WritingScience Biography FD Due, L20, P2 Explain variation & sequel, -ly opener, & Lesson 21, Part 2 Read-Aoud 3 source textsDecide which story you will write a sequel or variation and begin KWO. L21, Pt 2. Page 177Complete KWO, Retell, & L21, P3: Brainstorm, Begin RD of 1st paragraph Lesson 21, Part 3 Complete RD of your myth's 1st paragraph, begin RD of 2nd paragraph
ReadingDiscuss Mixed-Up Files Ch 8-10Read King of the Wind "The Great Son", "The Fast of Ramadan", "The Brood-Mare Stable"King of the Wind Discussion & Read "A Foal is Born"Read King of the Wind Ch 4-6
LatinCh 14 Memory Page, Grammar LessonCh 14 Chant, Review Grammar lesson & complete Ch story p103Ch 14 Review & GameMake flashcards for Ch 14 new vocab, Review previous flashcards
HistorySept 11, 2001Read #160 September 11, 2001 & write a paragraph including topic sentence, 3-4 facts, and clincher sentence in your journalWork on EOY programAsk your parents where they were on 9/11. What are their recollections of that day?    See note below
GeographyScandinavia - Due 4/22
ScienceIntroduce Types of Energy, Discuss potential & kinetic energy, Assess Magnet PoemRead USE p106-107 Energy, Write a 2-4 sentence summaryProject: Build a Marshmallow CatapultRead Handout sent home p118-122, Try one of the activities & bring it to class on Mon for a demo
Memory WorkQuarter 4 Poem Due 5/1, Types of Energy Due 4/29
Timeline Song Min 8:20-end Due 4/29

Coming Soon:
Wednesday, April 24 - Pizza Day!  and Spirit Day
Wednesday, May 1 - Field Trip to Science Mill in Johnson City!

Fortis 4th grade Field Trip to the Johnson City Science Mill. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, April 16th. A signed permission slip is required for students to attend. You can find it here:
https://www.fortisacademy.net/2019-science-mill-field-trip/ 

For more information about the Science Mill go to:
https://www.sciencemill.org/exhibits

Please check Alma weekly for grades or missing work.

Blog Abbreviations:
HIG – Singapore math Home Instructor Guide
TB – Singapore math textbook
WB – Singapore math workbook
KWO - Key Word Outline
RD - Rough Draft  
USE – The Usborne Science Encyclopedia

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 this month is Integrity.

Math  Please work through Mental Math 14 this week.
Objectives:
1. Find the volume of a solid in cubic units
2. Find volume using cubic centimeters
3. Learn other units of volume and compare relative sizes.
4. Use a formula to find the volume of a rectangular prism
5. Practice

Spelling
Objective: Analyze six ways to spell the sound of /er/


Grammar
Objectives:
1. Students will learn how to write a thank you note. 
2. Students will learn how to write an invitation: who, what, when, where, "whipped cream". 
3. Students will be able to identify the parts of a book: title page, copyright page, preface, body, table of contents, appendix, glossary, bibliography, index.    

Composition  
1. Make a story sequence KWO for a variation or a sequel to a fable.
2. Learn to dress-up writing by using an -ly opener.
3. Begin writing a RD using Story Sequence Outline


Reading
Objectives:
1.Spend 30-45 min of independent reading per day
2 Engage in meaningful discussion over assigned text.

Latin
Objective: Learn 2nd Conjugation verbs

History
Our history card this week focuses on Sept 11,2001. You decide how much or little you want to share with your student. The 9/11 Memorial has tips on talking to your children about terrorism which may be helpful. Talking To Children

Science
Objective: Experiment with potential and kinetic energy

Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
History: Timeline Song minutes 8:20-12:00 Due 4/29   
Poetry:  Our 4th quarter poem is "The Dentist and the Crocodile". Due 5/1.  
Geography: Eastern Europe  Due 3/27
All Geography songs and maps are found here.



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