Objectives and Homework for March 9 – 13, 2015

English: – Identify adverbs in sentences.

– Add ‘er’ and ‘est’ to short adverbs to compare actions.

– Use good and well correctly.

The One and Only Ivan:  We’re on to final book for Grade 4! My how the time is flying! For Term 3, we will be reading The One and Only Ivan. It’s about:

Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point-of-view of Ivan himself.

Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.

The One and Only Ivan was hailed as a best book of the year by Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Amazon, demonstrating it is a true classic in the making. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. An author’s note depicts the differences between the fictional story and true events.

Some of the learning objectives (or WALT as we refer to them in Grade 4; We Are Learning To) and questions that we will cover while reading are:

  • Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions). Compare and contrast the points of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
  • How does point of view contribute to the authenticity of a story? Write an explanatory text telling how the author uses point of view in the book and how you as the reader were impacted.
  • How do authors develop characterization, and how does characterization enhance the reader’s understanding of the character’s personality?
  • How does the author use figurative language through the character’s eon?

Spelling: – Study for Spelling Test on Friday.

Math: – Study for Chapter 7 test on Tuesday.

– Find the area of rectangles and squares.

– Area Quiz

– Preparation for Math Fair.

Science: – Describe different kinds of precipitation.

– Understand what causes different kinds of weather.

– Describe how temperature affects the water cycle.

– Describe how landforms affect the water cycle.

Social Studies: – Our Central American neighbors Check-Up.

Bible: – Study Bible verse for Friday. Parents, please encourage your child to study their Bible verse every week. These do impact their Bible grades.

– Relate salvation to rescue.

– Complete a code to learn about Paul’s salvation.

“Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” Jude 1:21

HOMEWORK:

Monday

MATH: Study for Math Test tomorrow.

Tuesday

MATH: Jaguars: page 210

– Eagles: page 210 1-3, 7-8, 10-11

– Black Hawks: page 210 1-3, 7-9

Wednesday

ENGLISH: page 1111 and page 115