English: – Capitalize the first, last and important words in a book title. Underline a title.
Number the Stars: We’ve finished Number the Stars. It. Was. Amazing! Ask you kids all about it! For the next couple of weeks, we will now focus on creating an in-class book report. Students will be placed into groups and will be given a few tasks to work on. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Some of the learning objectives (or WALT as we refer to them in Grade 4; We Are Learning To) that we will cover while reading are:
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- Describe the characters’ traits, feelings, and motivations in Number the Stars.
- Refer to the text for evidence to support answers.
- Form an opinion about a character’s trait based on the character’s actions, feelings and motivation.
- Explain how the characters’ actions contribute to the sequence of events.
- Engage in discussions sharing their ideas and listening to others.
- Use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases in Number the Stars.
- Distinguish literal and non-literal language and determine its meaning.
- Gain information about the past.
- Build upon their background knowledge of World War II.
- Explore themes of friendship and bravery during the times that scare us the most.
Spelling: – No spelling test this week, since we are only in school for two days. Yippee!
Math: – Study Guide and Review in preparation for our Chapter test next week.
Science: – Define fossils and tell how they form.
Social Studies: – We’ve all met Flat Stanley (traveling all the way from Alabama), now it’s time to teach him about the Cayman Islands. Students will be split up into groups, where they will have to research a district and pass on what they have learned to Mr. Stanley. 
Remember, tomorrow we’ll also be traveling to the Botanical Park tomorrow, so that Flat Stanley can get close up and personal with our beautiful Blue Iguanas.
Bible: –Explain why rationalizing sin is wrong.
HOMEWORK:
Monday
MATH: Jaguars and Eagles: page 117
– Black Hawks – page 295
ENGLISH: page 92
Tuesday
ENGLISH: Study for Lesson 5 Check-Up
MATH: Study for Chapter Test next Monday
SCIENCE: Study for Science Chapter 8 Test on Thursday