October 31-November 3: Latin II

This week we'll add 2nd declension masculine nouns to our Latin repetoire. Remember to study the vocab on your own.

October 31-November 3: Science

This week we'll take a few days to learn about the science mysterious of the Bermuda Triangle.

October 31-November 3: Literature/L.A.

Monday

In class: Work on Beowulf ch. 7.

Tuesday

Due: Spelling sentences.

In class: Work on composing sentences when given parts of speech labels.

Wednesday

Due: Beowulf ch. 7.

In class: Discuss Beowulf ch. 7 and work on ch. 8.

Thursday

In class: Spelling test. Work on improving composed-sentence with stronger words.

Friday

No school!

History/Bible Oct. 31- Nov. 4

Memory Verse for this Week:

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. - Ephesians 6:10-11

 Reminder: If you have not returned your report cards, please bring those in on Monday.

Monday - All Saints Day,
This whole class will be devoted to the finishing touches on our illuminated psalms.

Tuesday
History: Review for St. Benedict and Monasticism Test on Wednesday
Bible: Joash Escapes Murder, reading cards and worksheet

Wednesday
History: St. Benedict and Monasticism TEST
Bible: Bible Reading - II Kings 11-12, then complete the Lesson 154 & 155 questions

Thursday
History: Justinian the Great, reading cards and worksheet

Friday - School Holiday

October 24-28: Science

This we are beginning a unit on life science. To start out we'll discuss the seven characteristics of living things and the four things necessary for the survival of living things.

October 24-28: Literature/L.A.

This week we're reading and discussing chapters 4-6 of Beowulf. Our spelling words come from these chapters. In grammar we will work on identifying a specific part of speech in sentences.

Monday

Due: Beowulf ch. 4 reading and summary.

Tuesday

Due: Spelling sentences.

In class: Lesson 12 grammar test.

Wednesday

Due: Beowulf ch. 5 reading and summary.

Thursday

In class: Grammar test corrections.

Friday

Due: Beowulf ch. 6 reading and summary.

In class: Spelling test.

History/Bible October 24-29

Monday
History: St. Benedict and Monasticism - reading cards and worksheet
Bible: The Reign of Jehu - reading cards and worksheet

Tuesday
History: Read together a reading packet from "Famous Men of the Middle Ages" about St. Benedict and discuss as a class
Bible: Read II Kings 9-10 from the Bible, then find 5 details/facts that were not listed on the reading card about this lesson over Jehu, Jehu Bible Reading Worksheet

Wednesday - Report Cards Go Home!
History: Read about Illuminated Manuscripts then create our own Illuminated 23rd Psalm
Bible: Complete any work not finished from the Bible Reading worksheet


Thursday
History: Work on our illuminations
Bible: Review materials over Jehu in preparation for test on Friday

Friday
History: Read together a reading packet from "The Church in History" then complete and fill in the bubbles on the Monasticism worksheet
Bible: The Reign of Jehu TEST

October 21-17: Latin II

This week we will finish up chapter 4. On Tuesday we will begin translating simple SN/V sentences, as well as review for the chapter 4 quiz coming on Thursday. Remember to study the chapter 4 packet to prepare for the quiz and don't forget there will be a few review vocabulary words.

October 17-21: Science

This week we will share our Ptolemy/Copernicus paragraphs with the class so we can learn from each other's research. If you have not turned in your paragraphs, please do so ASAP. We will also discuss together comets and asteroids.

October 17-21: Literature/LA

This week we will continue reading Beowulf. While it's a little tricky to read on your own, make sure to complete the reading assignments. We will discuss each chapter in class and do a good bit of reading aloud together.

Our spelling words now come from Beowulf. This week's test will be on Thursday, due to Canterbury Faire on Friday. In grammar we will work parts of speech.

Monday

• In class: Copy spelling words. Finish Beowulf ch. 2 summary. Begin reading ch. 3-4 and working on ch. summaries and characters.

Tuesday

• In class: Work on using parts of speech to unscramble sentences.

Wednesday

• Due: Beowulf ch. 3, plus summary sheet and characters.
• In class: Discuss ch. 3. Work on ch. 4 reading and summary sheet (due Monday).

Thursday

• In class: Spelling test. Continue working on parts of speech.

Friday

• No class due to Canterbury Faire.

History/Bible Oct. 17-21

Parents, your child should have come home with some slips of paper for the Canterbury Faire. Please fill these out and have them returned by Wednesday the 19th.

Monday
History: I will provide you with some reading about St. Jerome, we will discuss as a class and write a paragraph describing why St. Jerome is always painted with a lion or skull.
Bible: Read the book of Obadiah from our Bibles then complete the Bible Reading Worksheet

Tuesday - Fire Truck Visit 10:30-11:15
History: Review for St. Jerome Test on Wednesday
Bible: Pretend you are an advisor to the king of Edom, you have heard of Obadiah's prophecy and now you must write a letter to the king advising him and his country to repent. List at least four points Obadiah made in his prophecy.

Wednesday
History: St. Jerome Completes the Vulgate TEST
Bible: Review for Obadiah Test on Thursday

Thursday
History: St. Benedict and Monasticism reading cards and worksheet
Bible: Obadiah Prophesies Against Edom TEST

Friday- Canterbury Faire and Early Release!

October 11-14: Latin II

Tuesday: Begin chapter 4. Study 1st declension chant and new vocabulary.

Thursday: Con't. chapter 4.

October 11-14: Science

Friday: Ptolemy/Copernicus paragraphs due.

October 11-14: Literature/L.A.

Tuesday: Begin reading Beowulf. Ch. 2 due on Friday.

Wednesday: Adverb exception and natural/inverted word order sentence practice.

Thursday: Unscrambling sentence practice.

Friday: Spelling test. Beowulf ch. 2 due.

Math October 10 - 14

This week will be a short week due to Parent Conferences and Field Trips. We will only have Math on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Our lessons this week focus on the multiplication table and word problems. We will also continue to work on subtracting numbers from large numbers with 0's.

Subtraction Across 0's Watch this video.

Another cool math site to practice your skills is http://www.coolmath4kids.com/

History/Bible Oct. 10-14

St. Jerome

Tuesday
History: Barbarian/Viking Test

Wednesday
History: St. Jerome Completes the Vulgate, reading cards and worksheet
Bible: Obadiah Prophesies Against Edom, reading cards and worksheet

Thursday - CAC Field Trip
History: Read aloud and translate the 23rd Psalm  (Latin Vulgate Psalm 22)
Bible: Complete any work on Obadiah Worksheet from Wednesday

Friday - Pumpkin Patch
History: Based upon a reading packet, discuss as a class, then write a paragraph describing why St. Jerome is always depicted in paintings with a skull and lion.

Viking Reports!

Excellent job on your Viking reports 4th graders! Here are some pictures from Monday. We also owe Mrs. Wagner a huge thank you for the Viking Pancake, it was a real treat for us all.

Our Viking Pancake





4th grade with their Thor's Hammer necklaces



October 3-7: Latin II

Tuesday: Correct ch. 3 worksheet and review for ch. 3 quiz.

Thursday: Ch. 3 quiz: vocab, mensa chant, grammar (don't forget there will be review vocab from ch. 1-2).

October 3-7: Literature/Language Arts

Monday: Begin review sheet for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory test (due Wednesday).

Tuesday: Unit 1 Group B grammar test (open book).

Wednesday: CCF test review due.

Thursday: Correct Group B grammar test.

Friday: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory test.

October 3-7

Monday: Discuss "Moon" DVD seen on Friday. Read lesson 4.5 and answer questions.

Wednesday: Begin research for Ptolemy vs. Copernicus paragraph.

Friday: Continue working on Ptolemy vs. Copernicus paragraph (due Fri., Oct. 14).

Math Class October 3 - 7

Last week's math classes worked really well separating the fourth graders into two groups and teaching guided math lessons. While some students were having a math lesson, remaining students were in groups of Individual Book Work, a center activity, or a problem solving enrichment activity. It worked out well, so we are going to try it again this week. I think our favorite activity for last week was playing "Baby Snake" which is a game of mentally adding and taking risks. Ask your child how to play and play a game at home.

This week our lessons will include:

Problem Solving Strategies: working backwards, using logical reasoning and drawing a diagram or making a table

Lesson: Multiplication as repeaded addition, subtracting dollars and cents, and missing numbers in subtraction.

Multiplication Facts: We will concentrate on 3's.