English: – Use I and me correctly.
– Identify possessive pronouns in sentences.
– Combine pronouns and verbs to write contractions.
Homework: Monday: Page 102
Wednesday – Page 104
Group Novels: – We are continuing with our independent reading project. Please ensure that your child is pacing him/herself correctly and is on time to hand in their reading response logs.
Spelling Homework – We are taking a little break from spelling this week to help kids focus on the Terra Nova practice.
Math – Demonstrate rotations, reflections and translations using concrete models.
– Choose the best strategy to solve a problem.
– Identify congruent figures.
– Identify figures with symmetry.
– Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics. We will also be playing various math games to increase students’ fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Homework – Tuesday- Page 187-188
– Wednesday- Page 191
– Thursday – Page 193-194
Science – Explain how Earth’s tilt affects seasons.
– Describe our solar system.
– Describe the sun, other stars and groups of stars.
Homework: – Tuesday – Pages 71-72
Thursday – Pages 75-76
Social Studies Homework: – Choose 3 countries and create a climate fact file for each. Each fact file should include the average temperature, average rainfall, humidity (example high, low or moderate), when their rainy season is and the winds (example Polar Easterlies, Westerlies, N.E. Trade Winds or S.E. Trade Winds). Include at least 1 photo per country. An example of a climate fact file can be found in their Social Studies textbook page 86. We went through 2 different examples to submit this project, but if your child comes up with a different layout, please have them speak to me first. This is due April 25, 2012.
Bible– Learn that following God’s instructions equals to choosing a better life.
– Comprehend that we are saved through grace.
– Illustrate what it means to receive grace.
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.)
Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. Romans 4:4-5
NOTE: WE WILL BE HAVING INCREASED TERRA NOVA PRACTICE.
Specials: – Also check out the Specialist page for recent pictures and information as well as Spanish lesson work. http://fbcs.edu.ky/specials/