Number the Stars: We started our new class novel last week; Number the Stars. Here’s a quick summary of the utter greatness that you can expect from this book:
As the German troops begin their campaign to “relocate” all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.
Winner of the 1990 Newbery Medal.
Be sure to ask you child/children what they think of the book, and to summarize what we’ve read of the book each day.
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 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.
English: – Capitalize the names of people and pets.
– Capitalize proper nouns that names places and things.
– Capitalize and punctuate abbreviations for titles, addresses, months, and days.
Spelling: – Prepare for Vocabulary Test on Friday. Our spelling words will come from our class novel, Number the Stars.
1. deftly – quick and skillful
2. gnarled – twisted
3. wispy – thin; slight
4. condescending – showing or implying a gracious descent from dignity
5. mourners – people who feel sorrow at the death of a loved one
6. staccato – a musical note played separately
7. typhus – infectious disease
8. urging – pushing or forcing along
9. casket – coffin
10. haze – smoke; dust
Math: – Use picture to find all the possible outcomes in a problem situation.
– Describe probability with words and numbers.
– Study Guide and Review
– Chapter 3 Test on Friday
Science: – Make a model of a volcanic eruption.
-Describe Earth’s structure.
– Identify and describe the forces that change Earth’s surface
Social Studies: – Chapter Round-Up
Bible: – Study Bible verse for Friday. Parents, please encourage your child to study their Bible verse every week. These do impact their Bible grades.
– Johnny Appleseed was a christian, legend has it. Make Biblical connections with this folk tale.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend profuse are the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6
HOMEWORK:
Monday
MATH: Reteach page 56
ENGLISH: page 76
Tuesday
MATH: Lions page 57, Dolphins and Dragons page 58
SPELLING CONTRACT – 1 Section
Wednesday
TERRA NOVA PRACTICE
ENGLISH: page 78
Thursday
MATH: Prepare for Chapter 3 test
SPELLING CONTRACT – Complete final section