Objectives and Homework for September 16-20, 2013

English –Identify the simple predicate of a sentence.

– Identify run-on sentences.

Homework: – Monday page 13

– Wednesday: – page 15

Please note that we will be having our Unit 1 Check-Up on Friday.

Because of Winn-Dixie – We will be starting our class novel – Because of Winn-Dixie this week in class. Each child will be given their own copy to hold on to while we are studying this book. They will be responsible for taking proper care of it, taking it home with them to re-read chapters and bringing it to school every day. Every week, we will be covering a few chapters, and after every 5 chapters, we will be having a quiz to ensure that every student comprehends what they are reading. Please ask your child questions about what we have read in class, and encourage him/her (as I do) to bring home their books to review what was read in class. My only rule is asking them not to read ahead of what we have covered in class unless they have been asked to do so. At the end of this book, they will be required to complete a book report. Further information on this will be provided at a later date, when we are closer to completing it. Please let me know if you have any questions.

This week, we are reading chapters 1-5. Our Chapter 1-5 Quiz will be on Tuesday, September 24.

Math – Use ‘+’ properties and ‘-‘ rules to add and subtract.

– Estimate sums and differences of numbers.

Homework:Monday: Study for Chapter 1 test tomorrow.Thursday:page 13 – Sharks All, Iguanas 1-5, 7-16, Koalas 1-3, 7-14

PLEASE NOTE: We will be having a Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday, September 17.

Spelling Homework –Study for Spelling Test on Friday.

– Tuesday: page 11-12

– Thursday: page 13

Science – Describe the structures of non-vascular plants.

– Describe the structure of fungi.

– Make a model of a backbone using modeling clay.

Bible – Demonstrate that God breathes life into His words.

– Contrast results of obeying and not obeying God’s word.

– Identify examples of adding to and taking away from God’s Word.

Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child/children to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of term Bible grade.)

Oh Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like in heaven above or on earth below – you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. 1 King 8:23

Grade 4 will learn:

Oh Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like in heaven above or on earth below. 1 King 8:23a