Literacy
Reading – we will continue on with our novel Tuck Everlasting – the focus will be on character development and how the setting contributes to the plot.
Writing – This week students will proofread, revise and publish their personal narratives.
Grammar – On Tuesday the class will complete Part 2 of their Verbs Test. This week we will also study Adjectives – what is an adjective and writing with adjectives.
Numeracy
This week we will finish multiplication of decimals and learn division with decimals and use them in word problems. Students will also have a test on Thursday covering all learning from word problems and decimals; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Science
This week students will finish their study on Energy Transfer, Motion, and Force. They will have a test on Friday covering these areas. They can study the text book Chapter 15 lesson 1 -2, Chapter 18 lesson 1, use their composition book for notes on M.E.L.T.S. and examples of energy forms.
Studying online: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/energy-energy-energy-11
The ‘Types of Energy’ columns are good for practice.
Social Studies
This week we will explore endangered species in the Cayman Islands and what is being done to protect them. Students will choose one endangered animal to write about and prepare a mini project that is due next week – Monday 20th January.
Students will also continue their work on route maps and complete an assessment on this.
Bible
Students will complete a test on Deborah.
We will then start to explore the life of Gideon – how he grows in faith and how God speaks to him.
Homework, Projects, Tests
Literacy
Spelling work is due on Friday.
Social Studies Mini Project – due Monday 20th January
Thursday – English workbook Pg 69
Numeracy/Science
Monday and Tuesday – Mathletics **Some may bring classwork to finish multiplication work.
Wednesday – STAR Math
Thursday – Math test
Friday – Science test
Projects
Monday, 20th:
- Social Studies mini project
- Science Energy Transfer project
Future Dates
Friday, 24th January – 1/2 day, PD for teachers
Monday, 27th January – Heroes Day – NO SCHOOL
Weekly Verse
So the people of Israel walk through the middle of the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on each side. Exodus 14:22