Category: Projects/Assignments

Chapter 9 was a very quick and fun chapter in math. We are just about finished with it and we will be having a chapter test on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Please help your child to review and different angles/triangles, polygons and quadriliaterals. Be sure to ask them about their triangle brochures that we made in class to help them to study.

Objectives and Homework for March 26 – 30, 2012

English: – Use commas after the introductory word ‘yes, no’ and ‘well’.

– Identify direct quotations in sentences.

– Capitalize the first word of a quotation.

Homework: Monday: Page 86

Wednesday – Page 88

Thursday – Page 90

Number the Stars:– Students should be putting the finishes touches on their Book Report Cereal Box project. This is due on March 30^th.

Spelling Homework – Since they have quite a bit of outstanding projects this week, there will not be any spelling homework or test on Friday.

Math – Identify classify and describe angels.

– Solve problems by looking for a pattern.

– Identify, describe and classify triangles.

– Identify, describe and classify quadrilaterals.

– Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics. We will also be playing various math games to increase students’ fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Homework – Monday- Page 167

– Tuesday- Page 165

– Thursday- Page 169 – 170

SPECIAL NOTE: We will be having more of a worded problem focus during the next few weeks.

Science: Homework – Hurricane Questions and Journal Writing: Due March 26

Social Studies – Identify that Caymanians have been involved with America in shipping and on sea since the 19^th Century.

– Describe the climate of our neighboring countries.

Homework – SOCIAL STUDIES POSTER PROJECT: DUE APRIL 3.

Bible– Learn that there are consequences for sin.

– Understand that God hates sin by loves all of us.

– Know that the consequence of sin is death.

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

All those who are led by the Holy Spirit are sons of God. You should not act like people who are owned by someone. They are always afraid. Instead, the Holy Spirit makes us His sons, and we can call to Him, “My Father.” Romans 8:14-15

NOTE: WE WILL BE HAVING INCREASED TERRA NOVA PRACTICE.

Specials: – Also check out the Specialist page for recent pictures and information as well as Spanish lesson work. http://fbcs.edu.ky/specials/

SOCIAL STUDIES POSTER PROJECT

 

Pretend that I am a tourist who has never visited the Cayman Islands before. I am really interested in learning about the early seafaring days and why Caymanian’s are so respected for their seafaring skills. Collect pictures and information about seafaring and boat building in the Cayman Islands. Create a poster about what you have discovered.

 

You will be graded on your creativity and content. You will not be required to present your poster to the class. This project is due on April 3^rd, 2012. Please let me know if you have any questions.

We’ve been having a blast this week listening to, reading and writing poetry. Here are some of the phenomincal poems that I’ve collected so far from a few students. I’m sure there will be lots more to post later as well so stay tuned!

DON’T!

By Johnathon Bedasse

 

I’m tired of people telling me don’t,

And will I listen to them? I won’t!

They tell me don’t do this and don’t do that,

Now I feel like hitting them with a bat!

You’re gonna be in trouble and detention too,

Now how would you like it if I said that to you!

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Stand Up to a Bully!

By Jonathan Chin

 

Stand up to a bully,

Live your life fully.

Bullies just THINK they are cool,

But they are the real fools.

I’m all alone with no one to tell,

My mum is always busy,

And my dad is never there.

My brother is always on the computer,

And I’m always scared.

People call me stupid,

People call me names,

People are always mean to me,

But it’s me that gets the blame!

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Bully, Bully, Bully

By Alex F.

 

I see a bully sitting in a tree.

I see a bully punchin’ somebody.

I see a bully,

I see a bully,

I see a bully looking at me.

I see a bully coming to me.

I see a bully trying to punch me.

I see a bully,

I see a bully,

I see a bully that just missed me.

I see a bully coming down from a tree.

I see a bully trying to kick somebody.

I see a bully,

I see a bully,

I see a bully getting beat, kicked and punched by his mommy.

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Jibber-Jabber

By Johnathon Bedasse

 

“Jibber-jabber, giggle-gaggle”

People sure love to babble.

Mama-lulu, fabber-labber”

Stop all the jabber!

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THE NAZI SOLDIERS

By Jonathan Chin

 

Oh, those Nazi soldiers, they are so mean,

I don’t even want them to be seen.

They kept taking Jews to concentration camps,

Perhaps they led them up torture ramps.

They beat them, they pushed them down,

Just like they pierced Jesus with a horrible crown.

But I know the Jews remembered our Lord Jesus Christ,

His cross He had to bear,

So they kept faith, love and prayer.

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 The School Food is Really

GROSS!

By: Kaylee Scott

The food at school is gross; I hate the Sloppy Joe the most 

It really makes me sick; the corn dogs are like rats on a stick

The noodles are like worms and the trays have lots of germs

I really hate the food from school, so next time I’ll bring home food and won’t be a fool!

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SMASHED CHICKEN

by: James Powell

I saw a smashed chicken on the road at school.

It looked like a rat.

Because it went splat.

It had a tail.

That could catch some hail.

It had big feet.

I bet you it’s full of meat.

GRADE 4

SCIENCE HOMEWORK

Please submit your work typed or on lined paper, neatly written.

This is due on Monday, March 26, 2012.

 

With the help of pages 400-401 in your Science textbook, answer the following questions:

1.     Why is it important that forecasters accurately predict the path of a hurricane?

2.     How do you think hurricanes can cause flooding on land?

3.     The Hurricane Hunters have greatly helped scientists better understand hurricanes. Write two paragraphs explaining what the Hurricane Hunters do and how their work has helped scientists better understand hurricanes. Why is this important for us living in the Cayman Islands?

 

CREATIVE JOURNAL WRITING

You have just been through a category 3 hurricane. Write a blog/journal entry describing the aftermath. How are you feeling? How does the island look? What do you smell and hear? Please include a drawing or pictures. (Remember to let me know where you got your pictures from if they are not your own.)

Cereal BoxBook Report

As we read the last few chapters of Number the Stars, students need to begin to think about their book report. This quarter, students will need to create a cereal box book report at home. Students will decorate a real cereal box with illustrations and information related to ‘Number the Stars’ using the directions below.

 

 

FRONT OF THE BOX: Use a piece of white or light colored paper to cover the front of your cereal box. (You will probably want to create the cover before gluing it on your box.) Invent a name for the cereal that is related to the title of the book and sounds like a cereal. Do not use the exact title of the book. You may want to look at some real cereal boxes to get some ideas. Choose a shape for the cereal as well as colors and ingredients that all relate to the book. For example, for the book Because of Winn-Dixie, you might invent a cereal called Winn-Dixie Crunch, a toasted oat cereal in the shape of miniature dogs.

 

RIGHT SIDE OF BOX: Make a list of ingredients that includes the story elements Characters and Setting. Under the heading “Ingredients,” list the main characters and write a sentence about each one. Then describe the setting. You can use the template on the attached sheet or cover the side with white or light colored paper and do it in your own way. Just make sure you include the main character and the setting.

 

LEFT SIDE OF BOX: Write a summary that describes the main problem and the solution of the book. Try words that will “grab” readers’ attention and make them want to buy your cereal. You can use the attached template or do this your own way.

 

BACK OF BOX: Design a game that is based on the story. It can be a puzzle, a word search, a word scramble, a maze, a crossword puzzle, a hidden picture illustration, or any other fun activity that might be found on the back of a cereal box. Make sure it includes information from the book.

 

TOP OF BOX: Include the title, author, number of pages, and number of stars you would give this book if you were a book critic. The maximum number of stars you would be 5. You can use the template or create the top of the box yourself as long as you include all of the things listed above.

 

PRIZE: Cereal boxes often include a prize. Your prize must be something the main character could have used in the book or something that reminds you of the main character. You can even include a picture of the prize on the front of your box to let the reader know what is inside the box.

 

ORAL PRESENTATION: This is due on March 30^th and you will also be doing oral presentations on this day. Your presentation will be a 30-60 second ‘television commercial’. Practice your commercial to make sure of the wording and the timing. Do not just encourage the audience by using opinion words (exciting, great, interesting, best, good, etc.), but also by featuring elements of the book- scenes, facts, etc. Be dynamic and try to convince the audience (your classmates) to buy the cereal whether you liked the book or not. Optional: Be a character from the book when you present your commercial.

 

* If students need any white paper, colored paper, or construction paper from school, they are more than welcome to ask me for some. (Thank you to Beth Newingham of the Troy School District for sharing this great project!)

Here are some nice examples:

 

            

English: – Capitalize and punctuate abbreviations for titles, addresses, months and days.

Homework: – Tuesday: Page 80

Thursday: Page 82

Number the Stars:– We will continue reading through to chapter 12 this week in Number the Stars. Every 4 chapters, we will also have a comprehension quiz so be sure to ask your child to summarize what we’ve read in class and to discuss their favorite parts of each chapter.

Homework: Tuesday: The characters and action in Number the Stars can be used as a topic of poetry. Try writing one of the following types of poems using the story or characters as a topic. (See handout.) This should either be typed, or done in your neatest handwriting. For an extra sticker, you can add an illustration or drawing to accompany your poem.

Spelling Homework – Study spelling words for test on Friday

– Monday: Pages 134-135

 

 

Math – Solve division problems that result in 3-digit quotients.

– Solve division problems that result in quotients that have 0’s.

– Divide 4-digit dividends by a 1-digit number.

– Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Homework – STUDY for Chapter 8 test on March 15.

– Monday- Wingo: Page 153 and page 154 1-4, Francesco Page 154 1-14, Lightning Page 154 1-22

– Tuesday- Page 155

– Wednesday- Wingo: Page 156 1-12, Francesco Page156 1-24, Lightning Page 156 1-35

– Thursday- Page 157

Science: – Understand what air masses are and how they move.

– Recognize what the symbols on a weather map represent.

Homework: – STUDY for Chapter 9 Test on March 19.

– Construct a barometer using the instructions on page 391 in Science textbook. DUE Thursday, 8 March.

Bible– Study the orgin of sin as they learn the story of Adam and Eve.

 

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

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you… Ezekiel 36:26-27a

Specials: – Also check out the Specialist page for recent pictures and information as well as Spanish lesson work. http://fbcs.edu.ky/specials/

Dear Parents,Please note that grade 4 will be having their Chapter 8 Math Test on March 15. Please ensure that your child reviews this long division chapter as much as possible. Long division can get tricky, so help your child to memorize the Long Division Steps (Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring Down and Do Over). An easy way that we’ve memorized it is Does McDonald’s Serve Burgers Downtown. Successfully conquering long division is also dependent on how well they know their multiplication tables, so continue to work with your child on knowing their times tables.We will also be having a Science Test on Chapter 9 on March 19. We’ve been covering the water cycle and weather. Review all of the weather and water cycle terms and definitions with your child. Go on to www.youtube.com with them and visit the links that I’ve previously posted on this blog to help your child actively learn.Thanks so much for your continued support.Sincerely,Ms. Suckoo

English: – Identify adjectives that tel how many or what kind.– Identify an adjective that follows the word it describes.Homework: Book Report DUE January 27 for Stone Fox.– Tuesday: Page 59– Thursday: Page 63 

Math – Explore multiplying by 2-digit numbers. – Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Homework – Study for 6x Tables quiz on Friday. – Tuesday: Page 127– Wednesday: Page 128 – Wingo: 1-4, Francesco: 1-9, Lightning: 1-15Social Studies – Discover the characteristics of life in Cuba.– Identify at least 3 facts about the United States of America.– Compare democracy and communism.Bible – Understand that the Holy Spirit lives in us and empowers us.Homework: – Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of quarter Bible grade.)– For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet was without sin. Heb. 4:15