Greetings Families,
I hope you have enjoyed the extended weekend. It was great getting to meet with most of you last week. I hope I was able to convey the delight I have in your child. It is a great privilege to be able to be your child's teacher.
This week are are back into the grove of things, as we resume full days. Here are the lessons for the week.
Language Arts: This week in literature students will discuss conflict resolution. They will read chapters 3-5 of Robin Hood. In grammar, they move into deeper classifications and diagrams. In Spalding, there are words and markings.
History: Students will explore the shift in power in government in the late Middle Ages and consider the role of the Magna Carta and the rule of King John in this shift.
Science: This week in science students will learn the defining characteristics of animals and how they are different from other living organisms. Students will then learn the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates, which should be a review from lessons in third grade. The lessons during the rest of the week will cover habitats, ecosystems, and population.
Math: In math, students will be reviewing fractions. This wee they will focus on equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. Students should continue to work toward mastering multiplication and division facts as they are necessary for these task.
Best,
I hope you have enjoyed the extended weekend. It was great getting to meet with most of you last week. I hope I was able to convey the delight I have in your child. It is a great privilege to be able to be your child's teacher.
This week are are back into the grove of things, as we resume full days. Here are the lessons for the week.
Lessons
Language Arts: This week in literature students will discuss conflict resolution. They will read chapters 3-5 of Robin Hood. In grammar, they move into deeper classifications and diagrams. In Spalding, there are words and markings.
History: Students will explore the shift in power in government in the late Middle Ages and consider the role of the Magna Carta and the rule of King John in this shift.
Science: This week in science students will learn the defining characteristics of animals and how they are different from other living organisms. Students will then learn the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates, which should be a review from lessons in third grade. The lessons during the rest of the week will cover habitats, ecosystems, and population.
Math: In math, students will be reviewing fractions. This wee they will focus on equivalent fractions and comparing fractions. Students should continue to work toward mastering multiplication and division facts as they are necessary for these task.
Assessments
- Thursday, October 27, 2016 - Science Quiz, Plants and Organisms
- Thursday, October 27, 2016 - Grammar Quiz
- Friday, October 28, 2016 - Spalding Test
- Friday, October 28, 2016 - History Test, Middle Ages Chapters 12-16
- Monday, October 31, 2016 - Grammar Test
- Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - Math Test, Fractions
- Thursday, November 3, 2016 - Science Quiz, Using Scientific Data (Standardized Test Prep)
- Friday, November 4, 2016 - Spalding Test
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren