Fortis Academy 4th Grade: Dec 2 - 6, 2019


4th Grade Week 1612/2/201912/3/201912/4/201912/5/201912/6/2019
DiscipleshipJoy
BibleEsther 3-8Job 1Psalms-selectProverbs 1
MathTB Practice 7AWB Review 4 in preparation for Monday's test. Check for mastery of all concepts, make corrections, give assistance where necessary. TB Review C p94-96Spend 1 hour on Aleks math working on current objective
SpellingStep 14: Review New Teaching, Review phonograms, DS 4-6, Play Sparkle! Review Card Box, Review Phonograms: sh, th, oo, ee, oy, oi, ch Dictate sentences 7-9.Step 14 Spelling Test & Phonogram ReviewStep 15: New teaching, Dictate 10 words & Sentences 1-3. Review phonograms ow, ou, ay, ai, ea, or, ui Administer FA   Phonics Assessment #2 & Oral Phonogram Drill Sheet & return to school next week. See note below
GrammarCh 11 L1 & L2 Classify sentences & Practice 1 & 2: Capitalization and Punctuation of a Friendly Letter.Ch 11 Practice Test A (p107) Ex 1, 3, & 5. Make capitalization & punctuation corrections only (no rule numbers) Co-teachers, please check for accuracy & have students make corrections.Ch 12, L1: Introduce Pattern 2 Sentences, Jingle 16, Ref 38 and Sentences.Ch 12, L2 Classify sentences & Oral Skill Builder Check (TM p206-207)
WritingAesop KWO & Style PracticeUsing composition checklist, write Aesop RD, highlight 2-3 key words in your topic sentence & clincher, Co-teachers please check spelling & mechanicsPoem 2 RecitationComplete Aesop FD Due Mon Stapled: Rubric, FD, RD
ReadingKing of the Wind Discussion & Read p77-94Read King of the Wind p95-110Discussion & Read p111-123Read p124-141
LatinReview Review Ch 6 & 7 Chants & Memory pagesReview GameReview Ch 3 & 4 Chants
HistoryThe Mexican RevolutionRead WWI p216-221. Complete & paste booklet into your journalWWI ActivitiesRead The Russian Revolution p223-227 Complete & paste booklet into your journal.
GeographyWestern Europe Due 12/11
ScienceInsect ReviewStudy GuideInsect ReviewReview Study Guide for test on Monday
Memory Work
GEOGRAPHY: Western Europe Test on 12/11
KEY DATES: 1-6 Test on 12/11
Coming Soon:
Wednesday, Dec 4 - Poem 2 Recitation
Wednesday, Dec 11 - Ugly Sweater Day & Class Christmas Party!
December 16 - January 10 Christmas Break!    NO SCHOOL!

Math
Objectives:
1. Review previously learned concepts, reteaching where necessary.

Spelling
Objective:
1. Spell more words with the sound of /z/ spelled s.
2. Review and assess phonograms

Please administer the Classical Phonics Assessment (in binder) this week and return to school the following Monday.  You only need to do Assessment 2.  Here are instructions for administering the assessment.
Phonogram Drill Form (written portion) - Parents, read the sound or sounds on the card. Or if you prefer, you can play the sound on the AAS app.  Your student should then write the corresponding phonogram in the box. Mark any your child missed.
Classical Phonics Assessment Tracker (oral portion) - Show the card to the student. He or she should be able to correctly identify all the sounds associated with that card. Please note any phonograms your child missed on the form.


Writing
Objectives:
1. Create a KWO using the "Summarizing a Reference" structural model
2. Correctly use the topic/clincher rule
3. Write a 1-paragraph report about Aesop
4. Correctly use new vocabulary words: author, fable
5. Incorporate a quality adjective to replace banned words: good/bad

Grammar
Objectives:
1. Correctly capitalize and punctuate a friendly letter
2. Identify direct objects in sentences.

History

Science
Objective: Review characteristics of insects

Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
Poetry:  Our first quarter poem is "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening", Due 12/4 Additional copies .here.
Geography:  We will continue our study of Western Europe this week. Due 12/11
The Western Europe song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page.
History: Key Dates for 2nd quarter:
The War Between the States                         1861-1865
World War I                                                      1914-1918
Lenin & the Russian Revolution                      1917
The Great Depression                                     1929-1939
World War II                                                     1939-1945
Mao & Communist Victory in China                 1949

Fortis Academy 4th Grade: Nov 18 - 22, 2019


4th Grade Week 1511/18/201911/19/201911/20/201911/21/201911/22/2019
DiscipleshipRespectfulness
BibleII Chron 7:13-14, 36:11-23Read Ezra 1:1-7, 3:1-3, 11-13Neh 1 & 2, 4, 6:15-16Read Esther 1 & 2
MathHIG p 93, TB p 84-86, WB Ex 49HIG p 96, TB 87-88, LT 1 & 2, WB Ex 50HIG p 97, TB p 89, LT 3 & 4, WB Ex 51HIG p 98, TB p 90, WB Ex 52
SpellingStep 13: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6 on same paper started Thurs.Review Spelling Words, Dictate sentences 7-9. Review Reinforcement and Writing Station wordsStep 13 Spelling TestStep 14 : New teaching, Dictate 10 words Dictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 14 Practice".
GrammarPunctuation RulesCh 10, L3:Classify sentences, Complete worksheet sent homePunctuation Cont.
WritingWork on songPractice Poem Work on songPractice Poem
ReadingKing of the Wind Discussion & Read p40-48Read p49-68King of the Wind Discussion & read p68-76Read p77-94
LatinCh 7 ReviewCh 7 Memory Page, Review all flashcardsThanksgiving Program
HistoryThe Last Emperor of China & The Forbidden PalaceRead The Vietnamese Restoration Society p 207-209 and answer questions in note belowThanksgiving ProgramReview Key Dates 1-6
GeographyWestern Europe Due 12/11
ScienceInsect Review & Mini-booksComplete "What Do You Remember?" Science Notebook p142Thanksgiving Program
Memory WorkPOEM 2, Due for Recitation on 12/4
GEOGRAPHY: Western Europe Test on 12/11
KEY DATES: 1-6 Test on 12/11
Please check Alma weekly for grades and missing work.

Coming Soon:
Wednesday, Nov 20 - Pizza Day! 
Wednesday, Nov 20 - Grammar School Thanksgiving Program 1:30-3:00pm
Monday, Nov 25-29th- Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Wednesday, Dec 4 - Poem 2 Recitation

Math
Objectives:
1. Review area and perimeter
2. Find a side when given the area and/or perimeter and one side
3. Find the perimeter and area of composite figures made of rectangles and/or squares.

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

Writing
Objectives:
1. Create a KWO using the "Summarizing a Reference" structural model
2. Correctly use the topic/clincher rule
3. Write a 1-paragraph report about Aesop
4. Correctly use new vocabulary words: author, fable
5. Incorporate a quality adjective to replace banned words: good/bad

Grammar
Objectives:
1. Review punctuation rules

Latin
Objective:
1. Memorize the 2nd Declension noun endings and the sum chant.
2. Review Latin vocabulary
3. Translate simple sentences

History
Read The Vietnamese Restoration Society and in your journal answer the following questions. As always, include a title, date, the question written out, and your answer using complete sentences.
  • Why were the Vietnamese unhappy with the French?
  • Why were the rebellions organized by Phan Bio Chau & the Vietnamese Restoration Society unsuccessful?
  • What do the Vietnamese think about the Phan Boi Chau today?

Science
Objective: Review interesting facts about insects

Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
Poetry:  Our first quarter poem is "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening", Due 12/4 Additional copies .here.
Geography:  We will begin our study of Western Europe this week.
The Western Europe song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page.
History: Key Dates for 2nd quarter:
The War Between the States                         1861-1865
World War I                                                      1914-1918
Lenin & the Russian Revolution                      1917
The Great Depression                                     1929-1939
World War II                                                     1939-1945
Mao & Communist Victory in China                 1949

Fortis Academy 4th Grade: Nov 11 - 15, 2019

4th Grade Week 1411/11/201911/12/201911/13/201911/14/201911/15/2019
DiscipleshipRespectfulness
BibleI Kings 2:1-3, 3:5-28Read I Kings 12I Kings 18Read II Kings 17 & 24
MathHIG p 88, TB p 77 LT 9, WB Ex 44, Begin HIG p86-87HIG 86-87, TB p 76-77 LT 4 -8, WB Ex 43HIG p 89, TB p 78-79 LT 1, WB Ex 45 & HIG p 90, TB p 80, WB Ex 46HIG p 91, TB p 81-82, WB Ex 47HIG p 92, TB p 83, WB Ex 48
SpellingStep 12: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6, Play Sparkle!Rewrite misspelled test words, Review Card Box, Dictate sentences 7-9. Review Reinforcement and Writing Station words.Step 12 Spelling TestStep 13 : New teaching, Dictate 10 words .Dictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 13 Practice"
GrammarCapitalization Rules ContComplete Capitalization review sent homeCapitalization TestGrammar Break!
WritingReview Summarizing a reference, Create KWO for Swans, Introduce Quality Adj, Brainstorm dress-upsUsing composition checklist, write a paragraph RD about swans, highlight 2-3 key words in your topic sentence & clincherWriter's Conference, In-class writing assignmentWrite Swans FD, due Mon. Stapled: Rubric, FD, RD
ReadingDiscussion & activityRead Helen Keller p82-endIntroduce King of the Wind, Read "The Great Son" & "Fast of Ramadan"Read Kind of the Wind p26-39
LatinCh 7 Memory PageCh 6 & 7 chants, Make flashcards for Ch 7Ch 7 Grammar LessonReview Ch 7 Flashcards and chant
HistoryThe Boxer Rebellion & Hudson Taylor, Missionary to China Look up some facts about China and complete the worksheet on Hudson Taylor Albert EinsteinRead Czar & Admiral p185-189
GeographyWestern Europe Due 12/11
ScienceAnt Farm & ActivitiesRead p175-177Insect Collection Due, Complete "What Do You Remember?"Read p178-181
Memory WorkPOEM 2, Due for Recitation on 12/2
GEOGRAPHY: Western Europe Test on 12/11
KEY DATES: 1-6 Test on 12/11
Please check Alma weekly for grades and missing work.

Coming Soon:
Wednesday, Nov 13 - Insect Collection Due
Wednesday, Nov 13 - 9-10am“The Essential Skill of Summarizing” Co-Teacher Training
Wednesday, November 13- Spirit Day (Wear jeans with your spirit wear)
Saturday, Nov 16- Fortis Dodgeball Tournament 6-9 pm @Austin Sports Center, Cedar Park
Wednesday, Nov 20 - Pizza Day, Grammar School Thanksgiving Program

Please join us for our monthly "Co-Teacher" (aka: Parents) Training session THIS Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 9-10am in the sanctuary. The session will be presented by Carol Brazill (Professional Development Coordinator) and Kristi Martin (Team Coordinator/Academic Support Coordinator). We will be discussing the importance of summarizing and how to use this skill across different subjects. Summarizing can be used as early as Preschool and can help students of all ages. Hope to see you all there. Please email or call Kristi Martin if you have any questions.


Math
Objectives:
1. Find complementary angles
2. Measure and draw angles greater than 180 degrees
3. Identify and construct perpendicular lines
4. Identify and construct parallel lines

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

Writing
Objectives:
1. Create a KWO using the "Summarizing a Reference" structural model
2. Correctly use the topic/clincher rule
3. Write a 1-paragraph report about swans
4. Correctly use new vocabulary words: majestic and graceful
5. Incorporate a quality adjective to replace banned words: big/small

Grammar
Objectives:
1. Practice with capitalization rules
2. Review punctuation rules

Latin
Objective:
1. Memorize the 2nd Declension noun endings.
2. Memorize new Latin vocabulary
3. Translate simple sentences

History
Objectives: 
1. See God's hand in the history of China
2. Learn about the ministry of Hudson Taylor, missionary to China
3. Learn about the war between Russian and Japan
4. Learn about the life and impact of Albert Einstein

Science
Objectives:
1.Observe an ant colony
2. Complete insect collection and present to classmates
3. Identify similarities and differences between bees and wasps

Complete your insect collection and bring it to school on Wednesday. You will need to have 10 different insects, all labeled with the Order, name of insect, date, and location.

Memory Work:  Please spend 15 minutes per day working on the following memory work.
Poetry:  Our first quarter poem is "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening".  Additional copies .here.
Geography:  We will begin our study of Western Europe this week.
The Western Europe song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page.
History: Key Dates for 2nd quarter:
The War Between the States                         1861-1865
World War I                                                      1914-1918
Lenin & the Russian Revolution                      1917
The Great Depression                                     1929-1939
World War II                                                     1939-1945
Mao & Communist Victory in China                 1949


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