English: – Use facts to persuade.
The Tale of Despereaux: We are continuing our new class novel and enjoying it immensely. We will continue to read at least 5 chapters per week, as well as complete various activities and writing assignments associated with the book. As usual, we will have spelling words every week from our reading, as well as weekly comprehension quizzes. Be sure to remind your child to read over the chapters that we’ve covered each week, to ensure that they remember the important points.
Some of the learning objectives (or WALT as we refer to them in Grade 4; We Are Learning To) that we will cover while reading are:
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- Describe the characters’ traits, feelings, and motivations in The Tale of Despereaux.
- Refer to the text for evidence to support answers.
- Form an opinion about a character’s trait based on the character’s actions, feelings and motivation.
- Explain how the characters’ actions contribute to the sequence of events.
- Engage in discussions sharing their ideas and listening to others.
- Use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases in The Tale of Despereaux.
- Distinguish literal and non-literal language and determine its meaning.
Spelling: – There will be NO spelling test this week, as the kids seem a bit excited for the Christmas programme tomorrow night. 🙂
Math: – Interpret bar graphs to answer questions.
– Choose the best strategy to solve a problem.
– Use pictures to find the possible outcomes in a problem.
– Describe probability with words and numbers.
Science: – Describe how plants and animals have changed over time.
– Describe the causes of extinction.
– PLEASE NOTE: We will be having our Chapter 3 Science Test on Wednesday, December 10.
Social Studies: – From now until Christmas, Grade 4 will be looking at Christmases Around the World. We will be researching and discussing the Christmas traditions of countries all over the world. This week we will be covering Brazil, France and Germany. Remember to ask your child what they have learned so far about these beautiful countries!
Bible: – Study Bible verse for Friday. Parents, please encourage your child to study their Bible verse every week. These do impact their Bible grades.
– Examine God’s power as demonstrated in Scripture.
– Identify additional attributes to God’s evidence in Scripture.
God has rescued us from darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14
HOMEWORK:
Monday
MATH: Jaguars and Eagles – page 50
Black Hawks – 235 and 237
Tuesday:
MATH: Jaguars: page 53
Eagles: page 53 1-4
Black Hawks: To Be Announced