Objectives and Homework for January 9 – 13, 2012

English – Recognize the different forms of the verb ‘be’.– Form contractions using verbs and the word ‘not’.Homework: Monday – Page 54– Wednesday- Page 56Stone Fox: – We began a new class novel last week so we will continue our reading. The class will have weekly chapter quizzes to ensure they are comprehending what we are reading, so be sure to check up on your child. Ask you child who the main characters are and to summarize what we read each week.

Math – Choose the best strategy to solve problems.– Multiply a multi-digit number by a 1-digit number.– Multiply 2-digit numbers with 0 by a 1-digit number.– Prepare for a Chapter 6 Test for Monday, 16th January.

Homework – Study for 4x Tables quiz on Friday. – Tuesday: Page 113– Wednesday: Page 115 – All and Wingo: Page 116 1-6, Francesco: Page 116 1-10, Lightning: Page 116 1-15– Thursday: Wingo: Page 117, Francesco: Page 118 1-10, Lightning: Page 118 1-17Science: – Science Test on Chapter 6 on Monday, 9th January.Social Studies – Discover who are Central American Neighbors are.– Identify 5 facts about Honduras.– Identify at least 3 facts about Belize, Guatemala and El Salvador.Homework: – Short research paper on the effects of Hurricane Mitch. Due Monday, 16th January. (See handout.)Bible – Explain the Holy Spirit’s workings using an illustration of the wind. – Listen critically and communicate.– Discover the power of the Holy Spirit.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.)– The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14