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Objectives and Homework for September 16-20, 2013

English –Identify the simple predicate of a sentence.

– Identify run-on sentences.

Homework: – Monday page 13

– Wednesday: – page 15

Please note that we will be having our Unit 1 Check-Up on Friday.

Because of Winn-Dixie – We will be starting our class novel – Because of Winn-Dixie this week in class. Each child will be given their own copy to hold on to while we are studying this book. They will be responsible for taking proper care of it, taking it home with them to re-read chapters and bringing it to school every day. Every week, we will be covering a few chapters, and after every 5 chapters, we will be having a quiz to ensure that every student comprehends what they are reading. Please ask your child questions about what we have read in class, and encourage him/her (as I do) to bring home their books to review what was read in class. My only rule is asking them not to read ahead of what we have covered in class unless they have been asked to do so. At the end of this book, they will be required to complete a book report. Further information on this will be provided at a later date, when we are closer to completing it. Please let me know if you have any questions.

This week, we are reading chapters 1-5. Our Chapter 1-5 Quiz will be on Tuesday, September 24.

Math – Use ‘+’ properties and ‘-‘ rules to add and subtract.

– Estimate sums and differences of numbers.

Homework:Monday: Study for Chapter 1 test tomorrow.Thursday:page 13 – Sharks All, Iguanas 1-5, 7-16, Koalas 1-3, 7-14

PLEASE NOTE: We will be having a Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday, September 17.

Spelling Homework –Study for Spelling Test on Friday.

– Tuesday: page 11-12

– Thursday: page 13

Science – Describe the structures of non-vascular plants.

– Describe the structure of fungi.

– Make a model of a backbone using modeling clay.

Bible – Demonstrate that God breathes life into His words.

– Contrast results of obeying and not obeying God’s word.

– Identify examples of adding to and taking away from God’s Word.

Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child/children to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of term Bible grade.)

Oh Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like in heaven above or on earth below – you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. 1 King 8:23

Grade 4 will learn:

Oh Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like in heaven above or on earth below. 1 King 8:23a

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All About Vascular Plants!

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We enjoyed another fun science experiment this week! We’ve been studying Vascular Plants, so this helped us to actually SEE and OBSERVE how they work! Be sure to ask you child what they learned during our experiment!

A big thank you to the parents who provided our supplies. You’re support is always appreciated.

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Silent Reading Rocks!

I am obsessed with reading! 🙂 So, I just wanted to put this warning out to you…I want your child to become obsessed with reading as well. 🙂 To do this, I really value our Silent Reading time. It’s so exciting to know that we can travel all over the world, and be whoever we want to be, just by opening the pages of a book. How amazing is that?! “Yes, yes I love books!” 🙂

We will also be having Library time every Monday, between 2-2:30, so please ask your child which books he or she has borrowed, and maybe a few questions about what it is about and if they are enjoying it. 🙂 Please also ensure that you child has read and will return his/her book by the following Monday. Everyone will also have many opportunities to gain Accelerated Reading (AR) points every week. The more points that they earn, the more prizes they will receive when our AR Shop opens later on this term.

HAPPY READING!!!

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Objectives and Homework for September 9-13, 2013

English –Identify commands and exclamations.

– Identify the complete subjects of sentences.

– Identify the simple subjects in sentences.

Homework: – Monday page 7

– Wednesday: – page 9

Math – Compare whole numbers.

– Order whole numbers through the millions.

– Round whole numbers through the millions.

– Choose the best strategy to solve a problem.

Homework:Monday: Sharks page 10 1-10, 17-19, 20-21, Iguanas page 10 1-6, 16-19, 20, Koalas page 9 1-10

– Wednesday: page 12 1-2, 5-6 and 10

Thursday:page 13 – Sharks All, Iguanas 1-8, Koalas 1-5

PLEASE NOTE: We will be having a Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday, September 17.

Please also note that I assigned each student to a group (Sharks, Iguanas and Koalas). These are the names that they all came up with and agreed upon. Our groups are in place to simply ensure that I am not overwhelming or underwhelming your child with work. Everyone has a different, happy medium, and hopefully your child is happy with the amount of class and home work that they are receiving.  Please check in your child’s agenda if they are unsure what group they were assigned to. 

Spelling Homework –Study for Spelling Test on Friday.

– Tuesday: page 7-8

– Thursday: page 9

Science – Describe the characteristics of 1-celled organisms, bacteria and protists.

– Observe the function of a plant cell.

– Describe the structures of vascular and non-vascular plants.

Bible – Recognize that God’s Word is Truth and relevant to our lives.

Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child/children to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of term Bible grade.)

He gives His king great victories; He shows unfailing kindness to His anointed, to David and His descendants.
2 Samuel 22:51

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Getting to Know Each Other

Everyone was asked to bring 5 items that best described them today. We had a great time getting to know each other even more. 🙂 Chess was out sick today, so we’re all excited to see what she has to share with us on Monday! 🙂

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Cells, cells and more cells!

Today in Science class, we made  jello, plant cells! It was a very ‘sweet’ lesson. 🙂

Be sure to ask your kids a little about plant and animal cells. We will be continuing this focus during our next science class as well.

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Oh, the Places We’ll Go!

We had a fantastic first day yesterday! We all got to know each other and did some really cool crafts. One of my highlights was learning what each student wanted to become when they grew up! We read the book “Oh, the Places We’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss and created Hot Air Balloon with our pictures in them. 🙂 Here’s a peek:

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