As we learn how to write proper instructions, we decided to start off by following some instructions…yummy instructions, that is.
Allow your child to instruct you on how deviled eggs as well. 🙂
Happy Belated Mother’s Day!
Ahhh! Happy Belated Mother’s Day! I hope all of my mummies had a wonderful and spoiled Sunday. ::) And…hopefully you received your Mother’s Day card that we made especially for you!
We See Stars!
Objectives and Homework for May 11-15, 2015
Please note that I will be on leave on Thursday and Friday, this week, having my wisdom tooth removed (yes, ouch!). Pray for me! lol
English: – Read a published model of instructions.
– Follow instructions on how to make Deviled Eggs.
– Write a detailed instruction on how to make Deviled Eggs.
The One and Only Ivan: We are thoroughly enjoying The One and Only Ivan. Be sure to ask you child what chapters we’ve covered and discussed each week. We are reading pages 161 – 220 and working on our Ivan booklet this week.
Some of the learning objectives (or WALT as we refer to them in Grade 4; We Are Learning To) and questions that we will cover while reading are:
- Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions). Compare and contrast the points of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
- How does point of view contribute to the authenticity of a story? Write an explanatory text telling how the author uses point of view in the book and how you as the reader were impacted.
- How do authors develop characterization, and how does characterization enhance the reader’s understanding of the character’s personality?
- How does the author use figurative language through the character’s eon?
Spelling: – Please study for our weekly spelling test on Friday.
Math: – Divide 4-digit dividends by a 1-digit quotients.
– Study Guide and Review to prepare for Chapter 8 test Wednesday, 20th May.
Science: – Field trip to the Dr. William Hrudey Observatory at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) on Monday, May 11.
– STUDY for Science Solar System test on May 13
Bible: – Study Bible verse for Friday. Parents, please encourage your child to study their Bible verse every week. These do impact their Bible grades.
– Compare and contrast the Old and New Testament. Discuss Solomon’s Temple.
– Determine which fruit of the spirit is demonstrated in various scenarios.
– Examine the work of the Holy Spirit within believers.
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart…I will sing your praises. Psalm 138:1
HOMEWORK:
Monday
MATH: Jaguars and Eagles page 157 1-7
Keron: page
Tuesday
MATH: page 155 1-7
Keron: page 29 13-22
SPELLING: Jaguars and Eagles: Tic-Tac-Toe
Shimarc: page 50 Spelling Practice Book
Keron:
Wednesday
READING: Complete Ivan’s Paintings
Thursday
MATH: Study for Math Chapter 8 test on Wednesday, 20th May
SPELLING: Study for Spelling Test on Friday.
– Shimarc: page 52 Spelling Practice Book
– Keron
READING: Complete Ivan’s Billboard DUE Wednesday, 20th May
Objectives and Homework for May 4-8, 2015
Please note that I will be accompanying Grade 6 on their annual class trip to Cayman Brac on Friday, May 8. In my absence, Coach Jody will be filling in for me.
English: – Unit 7 Cumulative Review continuation.
The One and Only Ivan: We are thoroughly enjoying The One and Only Ivan. Be sure to ask you child what chapters we’ve covered and discussed each week. We are reading pages 157 – 160 and working on our Ivan booklet this week.
Some of the learning objectives (or WALT as we refer to them in Grade 4; We Are Learning To) and questions that we will cover while reading are:
- Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions). Compare and contrast the points of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
- How does point of view contribute to the authenticity of a story? Write an explanatory text telling how the author uses point of view in the book and how you as the reader were impacted.
- How do authors develop characterization, and how does characterization enhance the reader’s understanding of the character’s personality?
- How does the author use figurative language through the character’s eon?
Spelling: – Please study for our weekly spelling test on Friday.
Math: – Solve division problems that result in 3-digit quotients.
– Solve division problems that result in quotients that have zeros.
Science: – Describe the sun, other stars and groups of stars.
– Identify groups of stars.
– STUDY for Science Solar System test on May 13
– Field trip to the Dr. William Hrudey Observatory at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) on Monday, May 11. Please be sure to fill out and send in a permission form for your child. Please also let me know if you are available to help with transportation.
Bible: – Study Bible verse for Friday. Parents, please encourage your child to study their Bible verse every week. These do impact their Bible grades.
– Conclude that Christ is the only mediator between God and people.
– Prepare answers for those who do not believe that salvation is through Christ alone.
– Identify attributes of the Holy Spirit.
Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12
HOMEWORK:
Monday
MATH: Jaguars and Eagles page 153
Keron: page 29 1-12
Tuesday
MATH: page 155 1-7
Keron: page 29 13-22
SPELLING: Jaguars and Eagles: Tic-Tac-Toe
Shimarc: page 95 Practice Book
Keron: page 119
Wednesday
MATH: page 155 8-17
– Keron page 29 23-28
Thursday
MATH: page 156 Jaguars 1-7, 34-35, Eagles 1-5, 34-35, Shimarc 1-5
SPELLING: Study