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Literacy, Bible, and Social Studies Objectives: November 02 – 06, 2020

EXPOSITORY WRITING

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will publish their Animal Expository Writing Piece
  • Students will complete a Post-Assessment for Expository Writing

READING – INDIAN NO MORE AND STELLA LUNA

Learning objectives:

  • Identify how the attributes of one character are similar to or different from those of another character;
  • Compare two characters within a selection or between/among two or more selections;
  • Compare and contrast settings, characters, and events;
  • FLUENCY ASSESSMENTS WILL BE COMPLETED DURING THIS WEEK

GRAMMAR

Learning objectives:

  • Identify singular and plural nouns
  • Write the plural forms of nouns correctly
  • Proofread for plural nouns
  • Write the plural forms of nouns ending with y
  • Proofread for plural forms of nouns ending with y
  • Write the plural form of irregular nouns
  • Identify nouns as singular or plural
  • Proofread for plural nouns

SPELLING

There will be no spelling assessment this week. Instead, we will be completing our Star Reading Assessment.

SOCIAL STUDIES

  • Complete research on 1 Caribbean country of your choosing and create an informative, tourist brochure on it (to be worked on in class)

BIBLE

  • Identify examples of adding and taking away from God’s word.
  • Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

SPECIAL REMINDERS

SPELLING MANIA – Each student who participates in raising money will each a refreshing popsicle. The student with the most money raised in each grade will receive an additional prize.

Please return Spelling Mania forms and money to school between November 6 – 13.

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Literacy, Bible, and Social Studies Objectives: October 26 – 30, 2020

EXPOSITORY WRITING

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will be able to write an expository writing piece “Quick Write” on an animal of their choosing

READING – INDIAN NO MORE AND ROOM ON A BROOM

Learning objectives:

  • Identify how the attributes of one character are similar to or different from those of another character;
  • Compare two characters within a selection or between/among two or more selections;
  • Compare and contrast settings, characters, and events;

GRAMMAR

Learning objectives:

  • Identify nouns in sentences
  • Write sentences and identify the nouns in them
  • Identify common and proper nouns
  • Capitalize proper nouns correctly

https://youtu.be/Zb7R_qHWHI0

SPELLING

Spelling Mania is this Friday. Please continue earning sponsors for your spelling words.

Group 1 – Prefix pre-, mis-, in-

1. Input
2. Preset
3. Misuse
4. Inside
5. Preview
6. Incorrect
7. Pretest
8. Mislead
9. Preheat
10. Indoors
11. Misplace
12. Preschool
13. Misread
14. Mismatch
15. Misspell
16. Intake
17. Premix
18. Pretend
19. Present
20. Mistake
21. Income
22. Mistook
23. Precook
24. Preload
25. Prewrite

Group 2 – Words with Prefix + Base + Suffix

1. impatiently
2. disappearance
3. unhappily
4. Unnaturally
5. Refreshment
6. Mistakenly
7. Nonrefundable
8. Remarkable
9. Unlikely
10. Unpleasantly
11. Disagreement
12. Inaccurately
13. Incorrectly
14. Irreversible
15. Repayment
16. Uneasily
17. Unhealthy
18. Unusually
19. Misguidance
20. Refillable
21. Reenlistment
22. Reassurance
23. Ineptness
24. Unseasonably
25. Unsuccessful

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

  • Continue researching 1 Caribbean country and create an informative, tourist brochure on it (to be worked on in class)

BIBLE

  • Contrast the results of obeying God’s Word.
  • Identify examples of adding and taking away from God’s word.

SPECIAL REMINDERS

October 30, 2020 – SPELLING MANIA – Each student who participates in raising money will each a refreshing popsicle. The student with the most money raised in each grade will receive an additional prize.

Library Books – Any books borrowed from the George Town Public Library during our field trip should have been returned on October 16.

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Literacy and Social Studies Objectives: October 12 – 16, 2020

EXPOSITORY WRITING

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will be able to add a quotation into their paper.
  • Students will be able to edit and revise their project.
  • Students will be able to publish their final project.
  • Students will be able to complete a cold write on a given subject.

READING – INDIAN NO MORE

The student will demonstrate the ability to make, confirm, or revise a prediction by:

  • Make connections between their own personal experiences and what is happening in the text;
  • Ask questions to predict what will happen next

The student will demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast settings, characters, and events by:

  • Identify the time and place of a story,
  • Using supporting details from the text;
  • Identify the details that make two settings similar or different;
  • Identify how the attributes of one character are similar to or different from those of another character;
  • Compare two characters within a selection or between/among two or more selections;
  • Compare and contrast settings, characters, and events;
  • Write and/or tell about the likenesses and differences of settings, characters, and events;

GRAMMAR

Learning objectives:

  • Tell whether a noun names a person, a place, a thing, or an idea
  • Identify nouns in sentences and in paragraphs

 

SPELLING

Group 1

Base Words + Endings -ed, -ing

1. saved 2. moved 3. riding 4. waking 5. pulled 6. taking 7. hopped 8. baking 9. picked  10. having 11. letting  12. running 13. drawing 14. folded 15. shopped

Group 2

Lesson 4 – Words with Inflections -ed and -ing

1. counting 2. craned 3. seemed 4. burned 5. chopped 6. cracked 7. begged 8. moving 9. slipped  10. sailing 11. trimmed 12. shopping 13. returned 14. watching 15. pushed 16. visited 17. cringed 18. screamed 19. scratching  20. flapping

SOCIAL STUDIES

  • Our Caribbean Neighbours – Unit 1 Assessment
  • Research 1 Caribbean country and create an informative, tourist brochure on it (to be worked on in class)

SPECIAL REMINDERS

October 30, 2020 – SPELLING MANIA – Be on the look out for Spelling Mania spelling words and sponsorship forms this week. More information to follow this week.

Library Books – Any books borrowed from the George Town Public Library during our field trip will need to be returned by October 16.

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Literacy and Social Studies Objectives: October 7 – 9, 2020

TERRA NOVA ASSESSMENTS

After an interesting and unexpected long and windy weekend, we are beginning our Terra Nova assessments today. These assessments will run for the next 5 week day mornings. Due to these assessments, we will not be having any written literacy homework this week. However, please ensure that your child is reading for at least 30 minutes each night.

 

EXPOSITORY WRITING

Learning Objectives:

–  Students will be able to use transitions in their writing

–  Students will be able to locate and incorporate domain specific vocabulary in their research

 

READING

This week, we are beginning our new class novel for Global Read Aloud – Indian No More.

Dear Families,

In the coming weeks we will begin a new novel called​ Indian No More​ by Charlene Willing Mcmains. This fictional book sheds light on some of the struggles Native Americans have faced. The book description states:

Regina Petit’s family has always been Umpqua, and living on the Grand Ronde reservation is all ten-year-old Regina has ever known. Her biggest worry is that Sasquatch may actually exist out in the forest. But when the federal government signs a bill into law that says Regina’s tribe no longer exists, Regina becomes “Indian no more” overnight–even though she was given a number by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that counted her as Indian, even though she lives with her tribe and practices tribal customs, and even though her ancestors were Indian for countless generations.

With no good jobs available in Oregon, Regina’s father signs the family up for the Indian Relocation program and moves them to Los Angeles. Regina finds a whole new world in her neighborhood on 58th Place. She’s never met kids of other races, and they’ve never met a real Indian. For the first time in her life, Regina comes face to face with the viciousness of racism, personally and toward her new friends.

Meanwhile, her father believes that if he works hard, their family will be treated just like white Americans. But it’s not that easy. It’s 1957 during the Civil Rights Era. The family struggles without their tribal community and land. At least Regina has her grandmother, Chich, and her stories. At least they are all together.

As we read over the next few weeks we ask that you talk to your child about the book, the topics covered, and their feelings towards it. Asking them about Native American culture, life changes, racism, differences, civil rights, laws, prejudice, cultures, traditions, and questions they have would generate rich discussions at home as we will also be having them in class.

We thank you for your support.

 

Learning Objectives:

–  Students will explore prior knowledge that is relevant to the text

–  Preview to get a sense of the structure and content

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Learning Objectives:

– Identify the Bahamas on a map.

– Identify 4 of its islands

NOTE: STUDY FOR UNIT 1 ASSESSMENT ON MONDAY – OUR CARIBBEAN NEIGHBOURS

 

SPECIAL REMINDER

Any books borrowed from the George Town Public Library during our field trip will need to be returned by October 16.

 

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Literacy Objectives (09/28 – 10/02)

DRA ASSESSMENTS:

This week, FBCS students will sitting their DRA Assessments.

The Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) is a standardized reading test used to determine a student’s instructional level in reading. The DRA is administered individually to students by teachers and/or reading specialists. Students read a selection (or selections) and then retell what they have read to the examiner, either written or orally. This assessment requires no preparation and is simply a way for teachers to gain a deeper understanding of reading and writing skills of each student.

 

EXPOSITORY WRITING

Learning Objectives:

– Students will be able to add a conclusion to their project.

–  Students will be able to use transitions in their writing

 

SPELLING

– Study spelling words for test on Friday

Group 1 – Lesson 21

Vowel Variants /o ̄o ̄ / oo, ew, ue, ui; /o ̆o/ oo

1. threw 2. cool 3. foot 4. cook 5. bruise 6. hook 7. tool  8. brook  9. booth 10. school 11. choose 12. balloon 13. cartoon 14. afternoon 15. understood

 

Group 2 – Lesson 3

Words with Variant Vowels and Diphthongs

1. toil 2. faucet 3. boyhood 4. choice 5. dawn 6. awful 7. foist 8. daughter 9. flaw 10. annoyed 11. royal 12. allow 13. destroy 14. blew 15. spoon 16. shampoo 17. brown 18. renew 19. wooden 20. auction
SOCIAL STUDIES
Learning Objectives:

–  Locate Belize and Guyana on a map of the Caribbean

–  Recognize at least 3 keys features about Belize and Guyana

 

BIBLE

– Unit 1 Bible Assessment – Wednesday, September 30 (Study notes were reviewed last week and sent home)

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HOMEWORK (All Subjects): September 28 – October 2, 2020

MONDAY

LITERACY:

  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday
  • Return all signed and corrected assessments (Grammar and Spelling)

NUMERACY:

  • Practice 8 times tables
  • Test on Friday: Place Value – Standard, word, and expanded form.

BIBLE:

  • Learn memory verse for Friday
  • 1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayers.

TUESDAY

LITERACY:

  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • Check all Go Formatives – do corrections.
  • Sign all assessments (2) – Return by Friday
  • Parents please sign Maths composition book – Review and sign last page of work.

Login details:

Username: [first name][first letter of last name][fbcs] 

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Password: fbcs3227

WEDNESDAY

LITERACY:

  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • GoFormative: 4. Place Value – Test Review

SCIENCE:

  • Check all Go Formatives – do corrections.
  • Science Test – Next week Friday.

THURSDAY

LITERACY:

  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • Times Tables Test (0 – 8)
  • Place Value Test

FRIDAY

BIBLE:

  • Memory verse test

NUMERACY:

  • Test (Moved to Thursday due to school photos)

UPCOMING DATES

  • Friday Oct. 2 –  School Photos for Grades 3-6
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Literacy, Social Studies, and Bible Objectives (09/21 – 09/25)

GRAMMAR

Learning Objectives:

– Identify the simple predicate of a sentence.

– Identify run-on sentences.

NOTE:

– Study for Unit 1 test – The Sentence, on Tuesday, 22 September

 

WRITING

Learning Objectives:

–  Students will be able to write their thesis statement and introduction.

– Students will be able to write a draft.

 

READING

Learning Objectives:

– To recognize the distinguishing features of expository non-fiction

– To use text features to aid comprehension

 

SPELLING

-Study spelling words for assessment on Friday

Group 1:

1. robin 2. petal 3. seven 4. solid 5. final 6. given 7. color 8. hotel 9. wagon  10. music 11. total 12. cabin  13. taken 14. pupil 15. broken

Group 2:

1. monster 2. complete 3. hundred 4. kitchen 5. sandwich 6. surprise 7. applause 8. although 9. conflict  10. mattress 11. purchase  12. merchant 13. pumpkin 14. angry 15. Thursday 16. ostrich 17. punctual 18. address 19. chestnut 20. luncheon

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Learning Objectives:

– Recognize and label at least 3 countries in the Lesser Antilles.

– Identify at least two key features for each.

 

BIBLE

Review Unit 1 and prepare for assessment on Wednesday, 30 September

Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

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HOMEWORK (All Subjects): September 21 – 25, 2020

MONDAY

LITERACY:

  • Study for Unit 1 Assessment – Tomorrow, 22 September
  • Fill out Library form and return to school
  • Read for at least 20 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • Practice 7 times tables for Friday

BIBLE:

  • Learn memory verse for Friday
  • Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

TUESDAY

LITERACY:

  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • GoFormative: 3.Place Value (Complete by Friday 09/25)

Login details:

Username: [first name][first letter of last name][fbcs] 

Example: jaredbfbcs

Password: fbcs3227

WEDNESDAY

LITERACY:

  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • Quizizz: Times Tables (7)
  • https://quizizz.com/login

SCIENCE:

  • GoFormative: Pollination (Complete by Monday 09/21)

THURSDAY

LITERACY:

  • Review and correct Unit 1 Assessment and bring back signed
  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

FRIDAY

BIBLE:

  • Memory verse test

NUMERACY:

  • Times Tables test (1 – 7)

UPCOMING DATES

  • Sept. 22 – Individual Student Photos [Full school uniform required]
  • Sept. 25 – Field Trip to the George Town Library – $3
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Literacy, Social Studies, and Bible Objectives (09/14 – 09/18)

GRAMMAR

Learning Objectives:

– Identify the simple predicate of a sentence.

– Identify run-on sentences.

NOTE:

– Study for Unit 1 test – The Sentence, on Tuesday, 22 September

 

WRITING

Learning Objectives:

– Students will be able to narrow down their topic

– Students will be able to read about their chosen topic to learn more.

– Students will be able to read and take notes about their topic.

 

READING

Grade 4 will finish off the reading of The Twits:

Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything—except playing mean jokes on each other, catching innocent birds to put in their Bird Pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day. But the Muggle-Wumps have had enough. They don’t just want out, they want revenge.

Learning Objectives:

– Identify cause and effect

– Analyze characters in the novel by identifying character traits and using textual evidence to support their ideas

– Form a deeper understanding of the book’s characters

 

SPELLING

-Study spelling words for assessment on Friday

1. cheese 2. heel 3. season 4. boast 5. chief 6. gape 7. aim 8. brain 9. fluke 10. crayon 11. eagle 12. throw 13. rose 14. student 15. goal 16. woke 17. ripen 18. cube 19. rainbow 20. scrape

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Learning Objectives:

– Recognize and list each country in the Greater Antilles.

– Identify at least one key feature for each.

 

BIBLE

Review Unit 1 and prepare for assessment on Thursday, 17 September

Bible Verse: Psalm 5:3 – In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

 

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HOMEWORK (All Subjects): September 14 – 18, 2020

MONDAY

LITERACY:

  • Grammar: GoFormative – Simple Predicates
  • Index Cards: Summing Up for Grammar
  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • Practice 6 times tables for Friday

BIBLE:

  • Learn memory verse
  • Psalm 5:3 – In the morning O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

TUESDAY

LITERACY:

  • Grammar: GoFormative – Run-On Sentences
  • Read for at least 20 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • GoFormative: 2.Place Value (Complete by Friday 09/18)

Login details:

Username: [first name][first letter of last name][fbcs] 

Example: jaredbfbcs

Password: fbcs3227

WEDNESDAY

LITERACY:

  • Study for Grammar Unit 1 Test on Tuesday, September 22
  • Index Cards: Summing Up for Grammar
  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday

NUMERACY:

  • Quizizz: Times Tables (6)
  • https://quizizz.com/login

SCIENCE:

  • GoFormative: Anatomy of plants (Complete by Monday 09/21)

THURSDAY

LITERACY:

  • Read for at least 30 minutes
  • Study spelling words for test on Friday
  • Study for Grammar Unit 1 Test on Tuesday, September 22

FRIDAY

LITERACY:

  • Study for Grammar Unit 1 Test on Tuesday, September 22

NUMERACY:

  • Times Tables test (1 – 6)

UPCOMING DATES

  • Sept. 18 – Dress Down Day – $1
  • Sept. 22 – Individual Student Photos @ 10:45am [Full school uniform required]