Objectives and Homework for March 9 – 13, 2015

English: – Combine pronouns, verbs and contractions.

– Distinguish between homophones.

Number the Stars:  We’ve finished Number the Stars. It. Was. Amazing! Ask you kids all about it! For the next couple of weeks, we will now focus on creating an in-class book report. Students will be placed into groups and will be given a few tasks to work on. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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:

    • Describe the characters’ traits, feelings, and motivations in Number the Stars.
    • 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 Number the Stars.
    • Distinguish literal and non-literal language and determine its meaning.
    • Gain information about the past.
    • Build upon their background knowledge of World War II.
    • Explore themes of friendship and bravery during the times that scare us the most.

Spelling: – There will be no spelling test this week, as we participate in Sport’s Day on Friday.

Math: – Review multiplying by 2-digit numbers.

– Mid-Chapter Check (Tuesday)

– Multiply a 3 digit number by a 2 digit number.

Science: – Describe the water cycle.

– Demonstrate how to extract fresh water from salt water. (Experiment on Wednesday. Please ask your child/children what they have volunteered to bring.)

Social Studies: – Discover links between Central American and Cayman.

Bible: – Study Bible verse for Friday. Parents, please encourage your child to study their Bible verse every week. These do impact their Bible grades.

– Analyze 2 examples of selfless servant-hood.

– Provide Godly responses to 3 fictitious fourth graders’ temptations.

“”And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.” 1 John 3:23

HOMEWORK:

Monday

MATH: Jaguars, Eagles and Shimarc: Handout (at least 10 questions)

Keron: page 27

Tuesday

MATH: Jaguars, Eagles and Shimarc – Complete handout

– Keron: page 29

Wednesday

ENGLISH: page 108

Thursday

MATH: Jaguars- page 129 1-12

Eagles – page 129 1-10

Shimarc – page 129 1-5

Keron: page 35