Objectives and Homework for November 28 – December 2, 2011

EnglishStudents will finalize and publish their stories. – Identify and use action verbs in sentences. – Identify the main verb and the helping verb in a sentence.Homework: Tuesday – Page 36Storytown – Recognize the distinguishing features of historical fiction.Because of Winn-DixieHomework: Book Report DUE on December 1, 2011.Spelling HomeworkStudy spelling words for test on Friday. – Tuesday: Pages 76-77– Thursday: Pages 78-79

Math – Write and find the value of expressions.

– Explore addition and subtraction equations.

– Identify extra or missing information.
– Identify, describe and extend numeric and non-numeric patterns.
– Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Homework – Monday: Wingo – Page 81, Lightning and Francesco – Page 82 – Tuesday: Page 83– Wednesday: Page 87– Thursday: Page 89– Study 3x Tables for quiz on Friday.Science: – Explain how the living and non-living parts of an ecosystem interact.– Define population and community.Bible Relate the Passover to Christ our Savior. Discover more about the phrase “Lamb of God”. Understand that Jesus if my Sacrifice.Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of quarter Bible grade.)And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Jesus Throughout the Bible

Grade 3 performed this in Chapel this morning. It was such a powerful performance that I wanted to share it with you guys. Enjoy the reading, and be sure to click on the link attached as well. Thanks Ms. Hurst for sharing! To God be the Glory.

Here is the link to an 11 year old boy who has memorized this in its entirety.  http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=76WDLLNX

 

In Genesis, Jesus Christ is the seed of the woman.

In Exodus, He is the passover lamb.

In Leviticus, He is our high priest.

 

In Numbers, He is the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night.

In Deuteronomy, He is the prophet like unto Moses.

In Joshua, He is the captain of our salvation.

 

In Judges, He is our judge and lawgiver.

In Ruth, He is our kinsman redeemer.

In 1st and 2nd Samuel, He is our trusted prophet.

 

In Kings and Chronicles, He is our reigning king.

In Ezra, He is the rebuilder of the broken down walls of human life.

In Esther, He is our Mordecai.

 

In Job, He is our ever-living redeemer.

In Psalms, He is our shepherd.

In Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, He is our wisdom.

 

In the Song of Solomon, He is our loving bridegroom.

In Isaiah, He is our prince of peace.

In Jeremiah, He is our righteous branch.

 

In Lamentations, He is our weeping prophet.

In Ezekiel, He is the wonderful four-faced man.

 

In Daniel, He is the fourth man in life’s “fiery furnace.”

In Hosea, He is the faithful husband, forever married to the backslider.

 

 

In Joel, He is the baptizer with the Holy Ghost and fire.

In Amos, He is our burden-bearer.

 

In Obadiah, He is the mighty to save.

In Jonah, He is our great foreign missionary.

In Micah, He is the messenger of beautiful feet.

 

 

In Nahum, He is the avenger of God’s elect.

In Habakkuk, he is God’s evangelist, crying , “revive thy work in the midst of the years.”

 

In Zephaniah, He is our Saviour.

In Haggai, He is the restorer of God’s lost heritage.

 

In Zechariah, He is the fountain opened up in the house of David for sin and uncleanness.

In Malachi, He is the Sun of Righteousness, rising with healing in His wings.

 

In Matthew, He is King of the Jews.

In Mark, He is the Servant.

In Luke, He is the Son of Man, feeling what you feel.

 

In John, He is the Son of God.

In Acts, He is the Savior of the world.

In Romans, He is the righteousness of God.

 

In I Corinthians, He is the Rock that followed Israel.

In II Corinthians, He is the Triumphant One, giving victory.

In Galatians, He is your liberty; He sets you free.

 

In Ephesians, He is Head of the Church.

In Philippians, He is your joy.

In Colossians, He is your completeness.

 

In 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, He is your hope.

In I Timothy, He is your faith.

In II Timothy, He is your stability.

 

 

In Philemon, He is your Benefactor.

In Titus, He is truth.

In Hebrews, He is your perfection.

 

In James, he is the Power behind your faith.

In I Peter, He is your example.

 

In II Peter, He is your purity.

In I John, He is your life.

In II John, He is your pattern.

 

In III John, He is your motivation.

In Jude, He is the foundation of your faith.

In Revelation, He is your coming King.

 

He is life, love, longevity, and Lord

He is goodness, kindness, gentleness and God.

He is holy, righteous, mighty, powerful, secure

His ways are right. 

His words eternal.

His will is unchanging and His mind is on me.

He is my Redeemer. 

He is my savior. 

He is my God. 

He is my peace.

He is my joy.

He is my comfort. 

He is my Lord and he rules my life!

Thanksgiving Wreaths

Here in Grade 4, we have lots to be thankful for. So, in order to show how grateful we are, we decided to create a Thanksgiving Wreath. Everyone made their own leaves and we stapled them onto a cardboard circle. After that, we each wrote down something that we were thankful for and let them dangle from the wreath for all to see. I hope you like them.

Multiplication Focus

Dear Parents,As we move in Term 2, we are focusing more on multiplication and division. In order to help your child to prepare and keep up with their class work, they will now have short, multiplication quizzes every Friday. We will start with the 2x tables and continually move up. These quizzes will be timed and are just a means of giving them extra practice with their ‘times tables’. They will not be graded for these, but those students who get 90% and higher will receive an extra sticker on their Sticker Chart. Please help your child to practice and prepare weekly.Thank you for your continued support.Sincerely,Ms. Suckoo

Objectives and Homework for November 21 – 25, 2011

EnglishStudents will finalize their stories and prepare to publish.Homework: Monday – Complete story ending.Storytown – Listen critically to oral communication and respond appropriately.– Understand and use vocabulary words appropriately.Because of Winn-DixieHomework: Book Report DUE on December 1, 2011.

Math – Students will multiply 3 factors.

– Students will find factors and multiples of whole numbers.

– Students will write and find the value of expressions.
 
– Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Homework – Monday: Page 78– Tuesday: Pages 79-80– Study and review to prepare for Chapter 4 Test on Thursday, November 24.– Study 2x Tables for quiz on Friday.Spelling HomeworkStudy spelling words for test on Friday. – Tuesday: Pages 66-67– Thursday: Pages 68-69Social Studies Students will describe different ways to earn a living in the Caribbean.– Students will discover different ways to communicate and travel in the Caribbean.– Explore the concept of regional co-operation.Bible Students will understand that Jesus is our example. Students will learn the story of the Passover. Students will relate the Passover to Christ our Saviour.Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of quarter Bible grade.)As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good. Genesis 15:20a

Fall Dinner

FALL DINNER

It’s that time of year again! Our annual

Fall Dinner

is taking place this coming

Friday, November 18th.

If you have not done so already,

please purchase tickets for you and your family to

come and enjoy some yummy

Caribbean Thanksgiving food and

really good company. (smile)

Hope to see you there!

Blessings,

Ms. Suckoo

I remember: A Cayman Christmas

Dear Parents,Christmas is quickly approaching and your child has been given a part to memorize in our skit entitledI Remember: A Cayman Christmas. Each class had to decide on a country to showcase how Christmas was spent. Grade 4 chose the Cayman Islands. Please help your child to study his/her part. The Christmas programme will take place on December 2, 2011. You are certainly in for a magnificent treat as First Baptist Christian School takes you around the world for Christmas.Please see me to discuss what ways you can help us prepare for our skit, as we are still in need of a few instruments and articles to really make our play come alive.Many thanks as usual for your support.Blessings.Ms. Suckoo

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Dear Parents,This week we are having our Parent-Teacher Conferences to mark the end of the first grading period. If you haven’t already done so, please see me to schedule a time for us to meet and discuss your child’s progress.Many thanks,Ms. Suckoo

‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ Book Report

‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ Book Report

1.      Review ‘Because of Winn-Dixie and any notes, quizzes or journal entries that you have completed.

2.      Choose a ‘Book Report Idea’ from the attached list, or speak with me to suggest your own idea.

3.      Be sure to create your own pictures, and not use the same picture that is on the front of the book.

4.      Write your own summary of Because of Winn-Dixie.

·         In the first paragraph, state the title and author of the book.

·         Look for main ideas. What big, important events happened during the story?

·         Talk about the main characters. Who were they? Why did they do what they did? How did they change through the course of the book? What made you like or dislike them as you read?

·         Talk about turning points and the climax of the book.

·         Describe other important details. When and where (in what setting) did the story take place?

·         Give your opinion of the book. Was it good? What about the book made it good or bad, powerful or dull? You can and should use examples from the book to back up your claims.

5.      Have fun making your book report! I’m very excited to see what you come up with.

 

You will be graded on content, creativity and presentation. See the rubric for what to include. Please see me if you have any additional questions.

 

The book report is due on Thursday, December 1, 2011.

 

Sincerely,

Ms. Suckoo

 

 

Book Report Ideas

There are numerous ways to do a book report. Choose one method of reporting that interests you. It may be one of the ideas listed below, or an idea of your own. Be sure to see me if you are interested in using an idea of your own.

·         Create a BillboardAdvertise the book ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’, using poster board and drawing wooden frame on with a brown marker. Be sure to attach a written or typed detailed summary.

·         Make a ‘Comic Strip’Show the action of the story by making sketches on long strips of paper using stick figures. Be sure to attach a written or typed detailed summary.

·         See What I Read?This report is a visual one. A model or diorama of your favorite scene from the story can be created. Be sure to attach a written or typed detailed summary.

·         Favorite ScenesPick three scenes from the book and illustrate them on large pieces of paper. Be sure to include a sentence at the bottom of each picture describing the scene. Remember to attach a written or typed detailed summary.

·         Book JacketFold a large sheet of white paper so that it looks like a book jacket. Create a cover for your book jacket that illustrates the novel. On the inside flap, write a description of the main character. On the inside back flap, write 3 journal entries as the character. Then, on the back cover, write a detailed summary of the story.