Fortis Academy 4th Grade - Week 11 - October 22-28

 

4th Grade Week 11Tuesday
10/22/2024		Wednesday
10/23/2024		Thursday
10/24/2024		Friday
10/25/2024		Monday
10/28/2024		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 not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished." 1 Chronicles 28:20
BibleDeuteronomy 34;
Joshua 1:1-9 & Joshua 2		Joshua 6Joshua 11:15-16, & 23; Judges 2Judges 6 & 7
MathCh. 6: L5,
TB pgs. 150-151;
WB pgs. 139-141		Ch. 6: L6,
TB pgs. 152-153,
WB pgs. 142-144		Ch. 6: L7,
TB pgs. 154-158,
WB pgs. 145-147		Ch. 6: L8,
Practice B
TB pgs. 159-160		Friday is a catch-up day. Complete any unfinished Ch 6 WB problems if your student needs more practice to reinforce and solidify concepts. It may be helpful to review a few problems from Practice A (p148-149) in preparation for next Tuesday's quiz.
SpellingStep 9: Review New Teaching, Review phonograms, DS 4-6,
Play Sparkle!		Rewrite Step 8 misspelled words 5 times, Review card box, phonograms as needed, DS 7-9.Step 9 Spelling TestStep 10: "ER" Word Sort. Dictate wordsDS 1-3 on paper titled "Step 10 Practice."
GrammarCh. 9: L1 Conjunctions & Interjections, Jingle 15, Grammar Time, Make Practice sentenceCh. 9: L2
Classify sentences & orally list the 8 parts of speech. Be sure you can give an example of each, Listen to Jingles 14 & 15.		Ch. 9: L3, Classify sentences,
Ref. 28 Homonyms		Review Ref 28: Homonym Chart & complete worksheet sent home
WritingIntroduce Summarizing a Reference, New Dress-ups: because clause. Practice writing topic sentences.Create a KWO for "Swans" pgs. 88-89. Include topic sentence, 4-5 facts, clincher. Retell to a family member. Complete style & vocabulary practice pgs. 91-92.Using KWO & composition checklist pg. 93 write "Swans" RD.Write FD of "Swans." Underline & label dress-ups. Due Tues. stapled: Rubric, FD, RD.
ReadingRead Mary Poppins Ch. 7 & DiscussRead Ch 8. Orally narrate & review questions in your journalDiscussionRead Mary Poppins Ch. 9 and write the answers questions in your journal.
HistoryDiscuss Brazil's Republic, Do Creatures of the Pantanal Activity & make a telephone activityRead "The Next to last Czar of Russia" pgs. 171-175 and write the answers to journal questions.Russian CzarsRead "The Korean Battlefield" pgs. 183-188. Orally narrate.
GeographyWestern EuropeMake sure you are studying Geography every homeschool day for at least 15 minutes.
ScienceOrder Coleoptera: Beetles & Ladybugs, Act. 6.1Read TB pg. 112 to top of pg. 115 Optional (5 pts extra credit): Cut out beetle minibook NB pg. 129 and write interesting facts on back. Glue head to pg. 135.FirefliesRead TB pgs. 115 -119, Complete WDYR pg. 127.
Memory WorkGEOGRAPHY: Western Europe Due 11/21
POEM 2, Due for Recitation on 12/5
KEY DATES: 1-6 Test on 12/10


Coming Soon!

Thursday, Oct. 24 - Spirit day, pizza day, DOGS day!

Friday, Oct. 25 - Fortis Fall Festival at Glad Tidings Church
Thursday, Oct. 31 - Historical Dress Up Day 

Note: Our class is studying the time period of 1850-modern day in history. For Historical Dress-Up day, students may dress as any historical figure that lived during that timeframe of history. 

Math
Continue working on memorizing multiplication/division facts until mastered. Start each day with a Facts Practice warm-up using the math facts sheets sent home. 


I strongly suggest ordering some type of fraction manipulatives if your student is struggling. Here is an example from Amazon: Amazon.com: 156 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles Circles, Educational Math Learning Manipulatives Set for Preschool Elementary School. : SpriteGru: Office Products

156 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles Circles, Educational Math Learning Manipulatives

Objectives:

1. Express improper fractions as mixed numbers.

2. Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.

3. Understand fractions as division.

4. Practice 

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Spelling
Objective: Spell words with or in an unaccented syllable.

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Reading  

We are continuing Mary Poppins this week.

Objectives: 

1. Increase reading comprehension and fluency.

2. Learn new vocabulary.

3. Engage in meaningful discussion.

4. Summarize a passage through oral and written narration.
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Writing

Objectives:

1. Write a because clause and add it to a complete sentence. 
2. Practice writing topic sentences.
3. Memorize and correctly use the topic sentence/clincher rule.
4. Create a KWO of several facts about swans.
5. Write a paragraph summarizing a reference about swans.
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Grammar
Objectives:
1. Review the eight parts of speech.
2. Know that homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
3. Use the correct homonym to complete a sentence correctly.
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History  
Objectives: 
1. Know that Pedro II made the slave trade illegal, freed slaves, and finally made slavery illegal in Brazil.
2. Learn about creatures living in the Pantanal area of Brazil.
3. Know that Alexander II and Alexander III were unpopular Russian Czars with unlimited power.
4. Know that the Sino Japanese War (Chinese-Japanese) was fought in Korea resulting in Queen Min of Korea being killed and Korea being taken over by Japan.
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Science
Objective: Identify characteristics of beetles, ladybugs and fireflies.

Here is a comprehensive booklet about Texas insects that you can print or use for reference and insect identification:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_p4000_0043.pdf
Here's a website to help with identification: http://texashighplainsinsects.net/texas-insects-identified

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:  We are starting our study of Western Europe this week. The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Students will be responsible for labeling countries on a map. A word bank is provided.

Sheppards software has helpful computer games for additional practice. https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/geography/europe/game-1/

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
The Cold War 1945-1991

Fortis Academy 4th Grade - Week 10 - October 15-21

 

4th Grade Week 10Tuesday
10/15/2024		Wednesday
10/16/2024		Thursday
10/17/2024		Friday
10/18/2024		Monday
10/21/2024		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 not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished." 1 Chronicles 28:20
Bible
No school
Deuteronomy 6Deuteronomy 7-8 select versesDeuteronomy 30:15-20
MathFP-H or I,
Ch. 6, L2:
TB pgs. 141-144,
WB pgs. 130-132		FP-I,
Ch. 6, L3:
TB pgs. 145-147,
WB pgs. 133-135		FP H or I,
Ch. 6, L4
Practice A
TB pgs. 148-149,
WB pg. 136		Complete Fraction Drills sent homeDrill sheets are great practice for Mental Math.
SpellingStep 8: Review New Teaching, review phonograms, DS 4-6
Play Sparkle!		Step 8 Spelling TestStep 9:
New teaching, dictate 10 words		Dictate sentences 1-3 on paper titled "Step 9 Practice."
GrammarCh 8, L4 Test for practice only. Skip Exercises 4 & 7Class discussion on Ch. 8 Practice TestReview any areas where your child struggles.Please check Ch 8 Test & help your student make any needed corrections.
WritingBegin Daedalus FD. Underline and label all dress-ups.Finding the Main Idea and Topic SentencesComplete Daedalus FD using rubric to ensure you have all requirements. Due Tues., Stapled in this order: Rubric, FD, RD
ReadingRead Mary Poppins Ch. 4 and complete questionsRead Mary Poppins Ch. 5 & discussRead Ch 6 and complete questionsRemember, unless the blog specifically says "Orally Narrate" you need to have your child write the answers in their journal. If they don't have enough room, use a separate sheet of paper. Proofread your child's work to ensure correct spelling, punctuation and complete sentences. By consistently proofreading their work and making them go back and get it right, we are training them to not "slop" through things and do their best work.
HistoryRead Ireland's Troubles pgs. 141-146 and answer questions in your journal.The Irish Potato FamineRead Brazil's Republic pgs. 157-161 and answer journal questions.
GeographyReview Southern EuropeSouthern Europe Test
ScienceRead TB p104-105 Answering NBp110 questions as you go.BeesRead TB p106-108 Complete WDYR p110
Memory WorkGEOGRAPHY: Southern Europe Due 10/17
POEM 2: Recitation due 12/5
KEY DATES: 1-6 Due 12/10

Coming Soon!

Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Parent/teacher conferences - no school
Thursday, Oct 24 - Spirit day, pizza day, DOGS day!
Friday, Oct. 25 - Fortis Fall Festival at Glad Tidings Church
Thursday, Oct. 31 - Historical Dress Up Day

Note: Our class is studying the time period of 1850-modern day in history. For Historical Dress-Up day, students may dress as any historical figure that lived during that timeframe of history. 

Discipleship

Our Character Virtue of the month is Fortitude. Fortitude is the strength of character to do what is right even in the face of difficulty and hardship. Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
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Math

Continue working on memorizing math facts until mastered. Start each day with a Facts Practice warm-up of either multiplication or division.

Objectives:

1. Compare fractions by finding common denominators or numerators.

2. Express fractions greater than 1 as improper fractions and mixed numbers.

3. Practice using multiplication and division to generate equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and expressing mixed numbers.

4. Use mental math to simplify fractions quickly.

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Spelling

Objective: Spell common holidays and words with /uff/ spelled ough.

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Writing

Objectives:

1. Complete a polished 3-paragraph narrative story on Daedalus and Icarus.
2. Identify the main idea of a paragraph.
3. Practice making topic sentences.
4. Write a paragraph with topic sentence and supporting details.
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History
Objectives: 
1. Identify problems Ireland faced in the mid-1800s.
2. Know that Pedro II made the slave trade illegal, freed slaves, and finally made slavery illegal in Brazil.
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Science
Objectives:
1. Identify characteristics of bumblebees, Africanized honeybees, and solitary bees.
2. Identify characteristics of wasps and hornets.
3. Watch the honey-making process of bees.
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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:  We will have our test over Southern Europe this week. The song and map can be found here on the main blog curricula/geography page. Students will be responsible for labeling countries on a map. A word bank is provided.
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
The Cold War 1945-1991

Fortis Academy 4th Grade - Week 9 - October 8-14

 

4th Grade Week 9Tuesday
10/8/2024		Wednesday
10/9/2024		Thursday
10/10/2024		Friday
10/11/2024		Monday
10/14/2024		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 not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished." 1 Chronicles 28:20
BibleExodus 32-33Exodus 34:1-4 and 34:29-35Numbers 13-14Numbers 20:1-13
MathFP-I,
Ch. 5, L5:
TB pgs. 122-125,
WB pgs. 109-112		FP-I,
Ch. 5, L7: Practice B,
TB pgs. 130-131		Long Division Quiz & Introduce FractionsFP-I,
Review 1
TB pgs. 132-133		Complete Fraction WS sent home
SpellingStep 7: Review New Teaching, words beginning with "ex"
WS, DS 4-6,
Play Sparkle!		Rewrite misspelled Step 6 words 5 times. Review any shaky Phonograms and key card box. DS 7-9.Step 7 Spelling TestStep 8: New teaching. Dictate 10 words.Dictate Step 8 sentences 1-3.
GrammarCh. 8, L1: Helping Verbs, Adverb "not." Make Practice sentenceCh. 8, L2: Jingle 14, Classify sentences & Complete a Daily Grammar sheet.Review Helping Verbs &
Ch. 8, L3: Irregular Verbs		Review Helping Verb Chart, Complete the Test Time section in TM pg. 139 orally as a review, and for fun, Activity Time--Acrostic Poem.
Writing1st paragraph due. Begin writing 2nd paragraph (conflict/ problem) of RD.Write 2nd paragraph
(conflict/ problem) of Daedalus RD. Check first two paragraphs using Composition Checklist pg. 64, underline & label dress-ups.		Begin writing 3rd paragraph of RD (climax/ resolution)Complete 3rd paragraph. Check and edit all three paragraphs. FD due 10/22.
ReadingBegin reading Mary Poppins in classRead Mary Poppins Ch. 2 and write the answers to the associated journal questions.Discussion & begin reading Ch. 3.If unfinished, finish reading Mary Poppins Ch. 3 and write the answers to the associated journal questions.If your child cannot neatly fit their answer on the lines provided for reading questions, then use a separate piece of paper for the journal answers and label the paper accordingly.
HistoryTestRead "The Iron Outlaw" pgs. 129--135 & make a "Wanted" Poster.
See note below.		Australia ActivitiesRead SOTW "Carving Up Africa" pgs. 135-139 and complete journal pg. 23.
GeographySouthern EuropeReview Southern Europe for Test next week.Southern Europe test will be next Thursday. There will be a word-bank. I will count off for spelling/ capitalization errors.
ScienceCheck Ant Farm & Make Minibook NB pg. 97-98Read TB pgs. 96-99. Describe characteristics of honeybees and the queen bee in NB pg. 103.HoneybeesRead TB pgs. 99-102. Describe the various jobs of worker bees and drones in NB pg.103.Remember to bring Science NBs to class please.
Memory WorkGEOGRAPHY: Southern Europe Due 10/17
POEM 2: Recitation due 12/5
KEY DATES: 1-6 Due 12/10


Coming Soon!

Thursday, Oct. 10 - Spirit Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 - No School
Thursday, Oct. 31 - Historical dress up day, spirit day, pizza day, DOGS day
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Discipleship

Our Character Virtue of the month is Fortitude. Fortitude is the strength of character to do what is right even in the face of difficulty and hardship. Fruit of the Spirit: Patience.
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Math
Continue working on memorizing math facts until mastered. Start each day with a Facts Practice warm-up of either multiplication or division.


Objectives:
1. Solve multi-step word problems involving division
2. Practice division
3. Identify equivalent fractions
4. Cumulative review of content from Ch 1-6
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Spelling
Objective:  Spell words with the sound of /eks/ and /egs/ spelled ex.

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Reading  

We are starting Mary Poppins this week.
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Writing

Objectives:

1. Write a 3-paragraph myth that follows the story sequence chart (characters/setting, conflict/problem, climax/resolution).
2. Incorporate dress-ups (-ly, who/which, strong verb) and vocabulary words (proud, fasten).
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Grammar

1. Recognize and use helping verbs in sentences.
2. Know that "not" is usually an adverb.
3. Use irregular verbs correctly in various tense forms.
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History  
Objectives: 
1. Assessment 
2. Learn about the geography and culture of Australia.
3. Know that prisoners were sent to Australia instead of prisons in Britain.
4. Understand that free men and women joined the prisoners in Australia because they could own a farm of their own.

Make a Wanted Poster
Ned Kelly and the members of his gang were wanted by the police. The police offered a reward to anyone who could offer information or help in catching Ned Kelly and his gang. They notified people about this reward by making a "Wanted" poster. Make your own wanted poster like the poster used to catch the Iron Outlaw. Draw a picture of Ned Kelly in the center of your poster. Write important details for the public to know, such as what crimes he's accused of and the reward offered for his capture.
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Science
1. Analyze results of ant farm.
2. Identify jobs of bees.
3. Identify characteristics of honeybees.

Note:
Here is a comprehensive booklet about Texas insects that you can print or use for reference and insect identification:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_p4000_0043.pdf
Here's a website to help with identification: http://texashighplainsinsects.net/texas-insects-identified
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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: Continue to memorize the countries of Southern Europe. Students will be responsible for labeling countries on a map. A word bank is provided. Sheppards software has helpful computer games for additional practice.

History: Memorize Key Dates 1-6

Key Dates for the 2nd quarter:

1. The War Between the States                         1861-1865
2. World War I                                                     1914-1918
3. Lenin & the Russian Revolution                   1917
4. The Great Depression                                  1929-1939
5. World War II                                                  1939-1945
6. The Cold War                                                1945-1991
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