December 12-16: Literature and LA/Science/Latin II

Literature: The Hobbit ch. 5-7

*Monday--ch. 5 reading due
*Wednesday--ch. 5 questions and ch. 6 reading due
*Friday--ch. 7 reading due

Spelling: see list copied in class on Monday

*Tuesday--3X each due
*Friday--Test

Grammar: Pronouns (SP, (SP), PPA, PNA)

*Tuesday--review and practice uses of different pronouns
*Thursday--open-book pronoun test

Science: Desert ecosystems

*Monday--share desert plant dormancy research
*Wednesday--finish Planet Earth episode

Latin II: 2nd declension neuter nouns (ch. 9)

*Tuesday--ch. 9 worksheet; review for quiz
*Thursday--ch. 9 quiz

History/Bible Dec. 12-16

Memory Verse:

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you, He is the Messiah, the Lord."  -Luke 2:10-11

Monday

History - Alfred the Great, reading cards and W.S.

Bible - Prophets of God, Bible Reading W.S.

Tuesday: Christmas Program 6:00

Bible - Read Isaiah 53 from our Bibles, and find similarities to Jesus and what the prohets says.

Wednesday: Happy Birthday Jesus after Chapel 

History -Alfred the Great reading packet, then draw 5 scenes of Alfred's accomplishments while he was king.

Bible - Review Prophets of God in preparation for their test on Thursday

Thursday: Book Exchange brought to class, wrapped and ready for party

History - Review Alfred the Great for test on Friday 

Bible - Prophets of God TEST

Friday: Christmas Parties @ 11:00!

History - Alfred the Great TEST

History/Bible Dec. 5-9

Memory Verse: 

“Trust the Lord completely! Don’t depend on your own knowledge. Think about God in all that you do. Then he will help you.” -Proverbs 3:5-6

Monday
History: Martel, Pepin, Charlemagne - Reading and Discussion: "The Christmas Crowning of Charlemagne"
Bible: Read about the last kings of Israel in scriptures listed on the "Israel and Judah Fall- Proj. 2" worksheet, then write two sentences about each of their reigns.

Tuesday
History: Charlemagne's Empire- Map
Bible: Review for "Israel and Judah Fall" Test



Wednesday - Last day for Christmas child donations!
History: Charlemagne's Crown, we will be creating our own crowns
Bible: Israel and Judah Fall TEST

Thursday
History: Review for test over Martel, Pepin, Charlemagne

Friday
History: Charles Martel, Pepin the Short, and Charlemagne TEST
Bible: The Prophets of God, reading cards and worksheet

December 5-9: Lit and L.A./Science/Latin II

Literature: The Hobbit, ch. 3-5

• Monday--begin recording settings found in reading; begin ch. 3 + questions


• Wednesday--ch. 3 + questions due; runes worksheet; begin ch. 4 + questions


• Friday--ch. 4 + questions due

Spelling: Words taken from ch. 3-5 of The Hobbit.

• Tuesday--spelling words 3x ea. due


• Friday--spelling test

Grammar: Pronouns


Science:


Latin II: 2nd declension neuter nouns

• Tuesday--ch. 7 worksheet due + ch. 7 quiz

History/Bible Nov. 28- Dec 2

Memory Verse:

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. - I Timothy 4:12

Monday
History - Mohammed and Islam: Proj. 3 - Keyword Word W.S.
Bible - Hezekiah trusts the Lord Review

Tuesday
History - Mohammed and Islam Review
Bible - Hezekiah trusts the Lord TEST


Wednesday: Combined Eucharist Chapel, be here EARLY
History - Mohammed and Islam TEST

Thursday
History - Review Explorers from our Social Studies worksheets: Columbus, de Leon, Coronado, La Salle, Hudson, Smith.
Bible -Israel and Judah Fall, reading cards and worksheet

Friday
History -Charles Martel, Pepin the Short and Charlemagne, reading cards and worksheet
Bible - Read 2 Kings 17 from our Bibles then complete the corresponding worksheet

Nov. 28-Dec. 2: Lit/LA and Science and Latin II

Literature/LA: This week we're beginning The Hobbit! Our spelling words will come from the chapters assigned for each week--the spelling test will take place on Friday, as usual. There will be questions that go along with each chapter for you to answer that will help you think about what you read and help guide our discussions in class.

In grammar we will continue with our new friends, prepositions. You will have several opportunities to work independently with our new material.

Science: We will learn how animals that live in extreme climates survive. On Monday we'll experiment with blubber gloves to understand how an animal's body fat aids in its survival.

Latin II: This week we begin chapter 7, which focuses on 2nd declension neuter noun endings.

November 21-22: Lit/LA

No spelling this week due to Thanksgiving break!

On Monday we will spend our class time working on our Beowulf projects, which are due Tuesday. On Tuesday we will spend time finishing our projects, if needed, and do a bit more work with prepositions in grammar.

November 21-22: Latin II

On Tuesday we'll take our chapter 7 quiz. Prepare by studying with your chapter 7 packet (and don't forget to be ready for review words!).

November 21-22: Science

On Monday we will be moving some science supplies downstairs to the new 4/5th grade math and science room. Once we're all moved in we'll be equipped with a sink and more space to spread out during hands-on science lessons.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our 4th graders at the sharing feast with their offerings for the food drive.

Have a wonderful Thankgsiving holiday everyone!

History/Bible Nov. 14-18

Memory Verse:

The Lord is my rock and my fort. He is the One who saves me. My God is my rock, I go to him for safety. He is like a shield to me. He's the power that saves me. He's my place of safety. -Psalm 18:2

Jonah in the belly of the Whale

Monday:
History - Review for Justinian the Great TEST on Tuesday
Bible - Jonah and the Great Fish, read the book of Jonah in our bibles then draw four scenes from the story, with a description and the scripture verse.

Tuesday:
History - Justinian the Great TEST
Bible - Jonah and the Great Fish Review

Wednesday: BOOK FAIRE BEGINS!!! Go online or the Waco Barnes and Noble!
Bible - Jonah and the Great Fish TEST


Thursday:
History - Mohammed and Islam, reading cards and worksheet
Bible - Hezekiah Trusts the Lord, reading cards and worksheet

Friday: Sharing Feast 11:00 A.M.
History - Mohammed and Islam, reading and discussion, then answer comprehension questions on the last page of reading packet.
Bible - Hezekiah Trusts the Lord, read 2 Kings 18-20, then complete corresponding worksheet

Memory Verse Nov. 7-11

Memory Verse for this week:

Set yourselves apart for me. Be holy because I am the Lord your God. Obey my laws, follow them. I am the Lord. I make you holy.
                       -Leviticus 20:7-8

History/Bible Nov. 7-11

Your memory verse from last week will be recited this coming Monday, so come prepared.

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

Monday

History: Justinian the Great, reading cards and worksheet

Bible: Joash Escapes Murder, create a bumper sticker to go on your "chariot" that shows your support of King Joash and your dislike of Queen Athaliah. 

Tuesday

History: Justinian the Great reading packet, "Reading and Discussion" 

Wednesday 

History: Discussion covering mosaic tiles, review Justinian

Bible: Review for Joash test on Wednesday. 

Thursday

History: Review Justinian the Great 

Bible: Joash Escapes Murder TEST

Friday

History: Justinian the Great TEST

Bible: Jonah and the Great Fish, reading cards and worksheet

Math October 31 - Nov. 4

Sudoku has become very popular in our classroom. It is a great problem solving skill and helps keep your brain active. It is fun for all ages. Some online Sudoku sites are : http://www.sudokukingdom.com/ and/or http://www.dailysudoku.com/sudoku/ .

This week we will be going over our test we took last week. Watch for that to come home. We will review subtraction with 0's.

Our lessons will focus on division with and without remainders and recognizing halves.

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.

History/Bible October 3-7

The poor widow and the jars of oil

We have had a very full week of Viking history! This coming Monday, Oct. 3rd (one day before someone's birthday), you will all present your Viking Reports to the class. So come prepared!

Monday: Prayer Request Monday - Viking Law
History - Viking Reports and editing our "Saga" stories about Mrs. Alwine
Bible - Read II Kings 6:8-23, the write a paragraph describing the event/miracle it describe Elisha performing.


Tuesday:
History - Classtime will be devoted to Bible lesson
Bible - You will be creating a banner, 6 sheets of paper, each containing a letter that will spell out E-L-I-S-H-A!  On each letter page, you will draw a picture of one of Elisha's many miracles.

Wednesday:
History - Using our comprehensive packets, we will start review over the tribes: Visigoths, Huns, Vandals, Franks, Teutons, Celts, and Vikings.
Bible - Finish any work needed on your Elisha banners.

Thursday:
History - Using our comprehensive packets, we will start review over the tribes: Visigoths, Huns, Vandals, Franks, Teutons, Celts, and Vikings.
Bible - Review over our lesson on the Ministry and Miracles of Elisha in preparation for our test on Friday.

Friday: No Shoe Friday - Viking Law
History - You will have a packet with fill in the blank, matching and crosswords to complete to help you further your review for your Barbarian/Viking test on Monday, October 10th.
Bible - Ministry and Miracles of Elisha TEST

Math Sept. 26-30

Fourth grade will be focusing on word problems, combining problems through word problems and practicing using number lines and tally marks.

Lessons 11 and 12.

We are still continuing to practice our multiplication facts.

History/Bible Sept. 26-30

It's Viking Week in history class 4th Graders! 

Important Reminder: Viking Reports need to be worked on outside of class this week. They are due, Monday, October 3rd!

Monday: We will be watching a powerpoint to touch on some information covering the Vikings, you will then be given the supplies to create your own Viking Longboat.

Tuesday: Will be devoted to Bible class, if there is free-time you may finish any work on your Viking ship.

Wednesday: We will be creating a "Hammer of Thor", many of you have done some research on the Norse gods and will have an idea of where this comes from. We will also be discussing how this symbol transformed into the Christian cross for those Viking people who converted to Christianity.

Thursday: We will be discussing "Futhark", also known at the Viking Runic Alphabet. After discussion, you will be asked to write a secret message in this language for your classmates to unravel. We will also discuss "Things" and be creating our own classroom "Thing" to establish classroom rules/laws.

Friday: Skalds, Saga's and Poetic Edda. Poetry was very popular among the Vikings and their favorite topic was adventure.


In Bible class...

Monday: Review over lesson "Elijah Taken to Heaven"

Tuesday: "Elijah Taken to Heaven" Test

Wednesday & Thursday: Devoted to History

Friday: "Ministry and Miracles of Elisha" reading cards and worksheet

September 26-30: Latin II

This week we'll work through the chapter 3 packet. Make sure you are studying the vocab and chant on your own. No quiz this week.

September 26-30: Literature/Language Arts

Monday: CCF ch. 19 advertisement assignment.

Tuesday: Question & Answer flow for nouns and adjectives.

Wednesday: Work on CCF ch. 23-25 questions and check together. Write a sentence for each spelling word.

Thursday: Continue Questions & Answer flow.

Friday: Spelling test. Work on CCF ch. 28-30. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory must be finished today.

September 26-30: Science

Monday: Article about galaxies, etc. Independent research in computer lab.

Friday: Share with class 3 facts learned from Monday's research.

CCS Parents Plus Spirit Night!

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$2 donated to CCS Parents Plus for EVERY PIZZA SOLD

Return order forms & payment by Monday Sept. 26
Best Part: DELIVERY at School on Wed. Sept. 28
. . . in the drive through, on the foyer or at extended care!!!!

Take them home for an easy week night meal AND stock your freezer for fall parties, birthdays and family nights!

Math September 19-23

This week we will only have one "Drops in the Bucket" Homework. If there are problems on the paper that we have not covered and you do not understand, just make a note, and we will work on it in class. Homework will be given on Monday and will be due on Friday.

This week we will not be working in the textbook and continue to work on myltiplication. We are going to work on speed of basic facts 0-4 by taking speed tests. We will also be working on multiplying 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication problems.

I suggest practicing at home by going to any of the following sites:

http://www.multiplication.com/

Zeus' Petals basic facts

Multiflyer basic facts

Sum Sense test your speed

MultipliACTION 2 digit by 2 digit practice

History/Bible Sept. 19-23

Monday - Notebook Checks! Scroll down for the listing of what order your papers should be in.
History: We will have a brief discussion covering Clovis and what we read about him and the Franks this past Friday. Then we will read, discuss and complete the comprehension packet "The Coming of the Teutons to England". If this is not finished in class, we will allow time in class on Tuesday.
Bible: "Elijah taken to Heaven" reading cards and worksheet.

Tuesday
History: Based upon all of our readings about the invading barbarian tribes, we will be tracking their movements around Europe using a large map. This will be a group project together in class.
Bible: Read II Kings 2 from our bibles, then complete the "Elijah/Heaven" crossword

Wednesday
History: Viking Reports, each student will be allowed to pick 3 topics covering the Vikings in order to create a report.
Bible: Complete work on crosswords, review of "Elijah/Heaven" lesson

Thursday
History: Viking Research Day. In the classroom I will provide you with books to research your Viking reports.
Bible: No bible, our class time will be dedicated to History.

Friday
History: Viking Research Day. We will be going to the library to use the computers for research. You will need to bring whatever notes you have already taken in class from our book references in order to continue your progress.
Bible: You will be creating an obituary for Elijah based upon all the information you know about his ministry and time here on earth.

Ms. B's Historical Tid-Bit...

Did you know, historically Viking's did not wear helmets with horns in battle? Horned helmets were occasionally worn for ceremonial purposes. If you can come to class on Monday and tell me this, I will reward you 5 Extra Credit points on your next test.

Notebook Checks for Bible & History

Notebook Checks will take place Monday, Sept. 19

Bible Notebooks should be in this order:

1. Elijah/Baal Worksheet
2. Elijah/Baal Bible Reading
3. Elijah/Baal Review
4. Elijah/Baal Test
5. Elijah/Ahab Worksheet
6. Elijah/Ahab Bible Reading
7. Elijah/Ahab "Who What When"
8. Elijah/Ahab Review
9. Elijah/Ahab Test





History Notebooks should be in this order:

1. St. Augustine Worksheet
2. St. Augustine "Project" Packet
3. "A son of so many prayers" reading packet
4. St. Augustine Review
5. St. Augustine Test
6. Barbarian/Vikings Worksheet
7. Barbarian/Viking "Project" Background Reading Packet, this is just the packet, not the actual activities
8. Alaric Comprehension Packet
9. Attila Comprehension Packet
10. Genseric Comprehension Packet
11. Alaric/Attila/Genseric Extra Credit (fill in the blank)
12. Alaric/Attila/Genseric Crossword Puzzle
13. Clovis Comprehension Packet

Math September 12 - 16

We have been working on multiplication by playing games in centers. One of our centers involves practicing at www.multiplication.com. The games there are set up to help learn the multiplication tables.







Lessons for the week:


Monday - Lessons 6 and 7 Communitive property, write numbers in word form
Tusday - Lessons 8 and 9 Fact families, subtract 2 and 3 digit numbers
Wednesday - Lesson 10 Subtraction
Thursday - Section 1 Assessment
Friday - Friday Fun Day - Continue working on Multiplication Centers

Homework for the Week of September 12 - 16

Monday - Receive "Drops in the Bucket" #1 - Due Wednesday.

Wednesday - Receive "Drops in the Bucket" #2 - Due Friday.

Any work that is not completed in class will also be homework.

September 12-16: Latin II

Tuesday: You'll get your chapter 2 packets today. Make sure you use them to study the vocabulary words and chant on the first page (our next quiz will be next Tuesday). We'll continue learning about the person, number, and tense of verbs, as well as discuss English derivatives of some of chapter 2's vocabulary.

Thursday: Today we will practice translating verbs in a variety of persons and numbers. We will also drill chapter 2 vocabulary together. You will begin working on your chapter 2 worksheet, which is due next Tuesday.

September 12-16: Science and Literature/L.A.

Science

Monday: We will learn about the oxygen cycle and oxygen's place in the Earth's atmosphere through readings and a short video. You will also be turning in your sketches of the Earth and atmosphere's layers that you completed last week.

Friday: We will do an experiment that extracts the colors present in leaves due to photosynthesis.

Literature/L.A.

Monday: We will begin working on our new spelling list, as well as our chapters 9-13 packet for Charlie and the Chocolate factory (due Friday).

Tuesday: We will continue our synonym/antonym discussion from last week and review the 5 parts of a complete sentence.

Wednesday: We will check the questions for CCF chapters 9-11 and discuss the main characters.

Thursday: We will learn two new jingles and review the four different types of sentences. At the end of class we'll take an open-book test over the sentence types (you will get to use your reference sheets).

Friday: We will check the questions for CCF chapters 12-13 and then turn in the completed packet.

History/Bible Sept. 12-16

"Sacco di Roma 455" by Karl Briullov

Monday:
History - Comprehensive questions due on "Alaric" packet, if you did not finish them on Friday. 
"Attila the Hun" Packet and comprehensive questions 
Bible - Using facts from your reading cards and bible, fill out the "Elijah confronts Ahab: Proj. 2" Worksheet

Tuesday:
History - "Genseric the Vandal" Packet and comprehensive questions
Bible - Review for "Elijah Confronts Ahab" Test on Friday

Wednesday:
History - "Clovis" Packet and comprehensive questions

Thursday:
History - "The Coming of the Teutons" Packet and comprehensive questions
Bible - Review for "Elijah Confronts Ahab" Test on Friday

Friday:
History - "War Room" we will be using maps and colored pencils to track all the invasions we have studied. 
Bible - "Elijah Confronts Ahab" Test

September 6-9: Latin II

We are off to a great start in Latin II! On Thursday we will take our first quiz over our chapter 1 packet. Everything you need to know we have discussed in class and can be found in the packet. Expect vocabulary words, the amo chant, and some simple grammar questions. Study the memory work on pg. 1 and re-read the grammar pages to prepare.

Don't forget to complete the chapter 1 worksheet for Thursday.

September 6-9: Literature/L.A.

This week in Language Arts we will be starting our study of grammar, which will begin with a review of the 5 parts of a complete sentence. We will also finish up our final copies of the letters to different candy companies and take a walk to the Post Office to send them off.

Our spelling test will take place on Friday.

In Literature we will focus on chapters 5-8 of Charlie and the Chocolate factory.

History/Bible Sept. 5-9

4th Grade girls at the "Lost Egypt" exhibit at the Mayborn Museum in Waco

Greetings 4th graders! I hope you all had a relaxing 3 day weekend! This week in history and bible...

Monday: NO SCHOOL, WOOHOO!

Tuesday:
History - Read the "Background" packet covering the Barbarians, discuss together in class then complete the Background activities. You will be creating a map of Rome based upon the description in the reading, making a menu of a Roman Feast, also a schedule (day planner) of a Roman's daily activities. 

Wednesday:
History - Finish our work on the "Background" activities, these will be homework if not finished in class. Due Thursday morning.

Thursday:
History - Present our "Background" activities to the class.
Bible - Using our reading cards, we will read together the introduction to "Elijah Confronts Ahab" and complete the corresponding worksheet.

Friday: Name Origin papers due! I hope you worked on this with your parents. 
History- Read together the packet on "Alaric and the Visigoths", then complete the comprehension questions. These questions will be homework if not completed in class. 
Bible - Read together I Kings 21 from our Bibles, then complete "Proj. 1 - Bible Reading" worksheet

Elijah Comic Strips

The 4th graders used their wonderful artistic skills to create comic strips about their lesson covering Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. I've uploaded some pictures for you to enjoy. -Ms. B

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History/Bible Aug. 29-Sept. 2

Alright 4th Graders! This week's assignments will be...

St. Augustine

Monday:
History - "A Son of So Many Prayers Cannot Be Lost" Reading Packet, we will read and discuss together in class.
Bible - "Elijah destroys the prophets of Baal" Comic Strip. You will be creating a short comic strip showing the events that lead up to Elijah and the Prophets of Baals showdown atop Mt. Carmel. You will need to have most of this finished today or this evening because I will only allow a short period of time for finishing touches on Tuesday.

Tuesday:
History -Using our materials over this lesson of St. Augustine, we will begin reviewing for our test on Wednesday.
Bible - Finishing touches to our comic strips, then presentation to the class. We will have some review for a test over Elijah and the Prophets of Baal test coming up on Friday.

Elijah at Mt. Carmel

Wednesday:
History - St. Augustine Test
Bible: Review for Elijah/Baal Test

Thursday:
No Class...FIELD TRIP! YAY!

Friday:
History - We will use our reading cards and begin our lesson over "Barbarian Invasion and the Vikings".
Bible - Elijah and the Prophets of Baal Test

Welcome to 4th Grade Math

We have been working on multiplication by playing games in centers.



One of our centers involves practicing at http://www.multiplication.com/.



The games there are set up to help learn the multiplication tables.




Our lessons for the week of Sept. 13-16 will be the following:



Monday - Lessons 6 and 7 communitive property, write numbers in word form



Tuesday - Lessons 8 and 9 Fact Families, Subtract 2 and 3 digit numbers.



Wednesday - Lesson 10 Subtraction



Thursday - Section 1 Assessment



Friday - Friday Fun Day - continue working on multiplication centers.

Homework for the week of September 12-16

Monday - Receive "Drops in the Bucket" #1 - Due Wednesday.
Wednesday - Receive "Drops in the Bucket" #2 - Due Friday.
Any work that is not completed in class will also be homework.

BACK TO SCHOOL

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL 4th GRADERS!

I know this is going to be a wonderful year with a new group of fantastic students.

Parents, tune into this blog to see postings of reminders, homework assignments and upcoming tests. Any pictures, video's or other media from this class can also be found here. I look forward to a new school year and "Illuminating" the minds of more CCS Knights.

-Ms. Boyd

Bisclavret- A Short Medieval Play

The 4th graders have successfully completed their curriculum for this year in History and Bible. So we have decided to put on another puppet show.

Bisclavret (The Werewolf) is adapted from one of the twelve short romances and tales in the twelfth-century Lais of Marie de France. The story uses the folklore of werewolves, a subject of deep fascination of Europeans in the Middle Ages, as a backdrop for a morality tale. Video will be posted next week.

Here are a few photo's today after our rehearsal.

Math: 5/9 - 5/13

Can you believe we are down to the last 3 weeks of school? What a year...fractions, decimals, multiplication, and division! Congrats on learning so much!

Monday 5/9 - Ls 107 pg 706 (1-29 odd)

Tuesday 5/10 - Ls 108 pg 713 (2-30 even)

Wednesday 5/11 - Ls 109 pg 719 (1-29 odd)

Thursday 5/12 - Ls 110 pg 724 (a-k)

Friday 5/13 - Test 21A

I can't believe I am posting this...The last math test will be on Wedenesday, May 18!

Keep working hard and have a great week!

~Mrs. R~

History & Bible: May 9-13

Greetings 4th graders! We had to do some rearranging of assignments last week due to Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Muffins for Moms. So we'll be catching up and finishing up our lessons this week. Next week is all for review for our final exams. We might jazz up our review time with some History and Bible Jeopardy!

Monday
History: Retake our "Council of Trent" Test, I hope you have prepared yourselves
Bible: We will be reviewing our lessons over Malachi and the "watershed" he prophesied about in preparation for our test on Tuesday.

Tuesday
History: We will begin our lesson over "John Knox, Scottish Reformer" by reading our cards and completing the corresponding worksheet.
Bible: "Malachi Prophesies to the Jews" Test

Wednesday
History: We will have a reading packet about John Knox, then illustrate 5 scenes of events Knox helped to orchestrate.
Bible: "Trials of Job" reading cards and worksheet

Thursday
History: Read through Knox's "Thirty-Nine Articles" on the Christian Faith and discuss as a class
Bible: Using our Bibles, we will read Job 1 & 2, then draw 4 scenes showing how Satan attacked Job.

Friday
History: Review over our lessons on John Knox
Bible: We will learn the hymn "Whate'er God Ordains Is Right" then we will discuss the words and answer some questions.

Math: 5/2 - 5/6

Monday 5/2 - Ls 104 pg 683 (1-29 odd)
Tuesday 5/3 - Ls 105 pg 693 (a-g)
Wednesday 5/4 - Ls 106 (1-29 odd)
Thursday 5/5 - Ls 106 (2-30 even)
Friday 5/6 - Test #20 and TDA 10

Have a great week!

Mrs. R

LITERATURE: Week of May 2-6

Hello, 4th Graders,

This week, you will continue working on your research into the life of a great artist. You should be finished with your book by this Tuesday, May 3. I will have to approve the notes you have taken before you are able to start working on your PowerPoint. PowerPoints will be due next Tuesday, May 10. As soon as you finish your PowerPoint, you can begin working on your art piece in the style of your artist.

Be sure that you are following your rubric as you take notes about your artist, because I will use that rubric when I grade you. You might want to bring your own flash drive from home so that you can take it back and forth from the computer lab to the room to your house and work on your project in all three places!

Your spelling words this week come from a list of words every 4th/5th grader should know. If the word has a definition, you must be able to spell and define it.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. H

SPELLING WORDS for Test on Friday, May 6

1. accident

2. bathe

3. cough

4. drawer

5. neither

6. potatoes

7. stomach

8. umbrella

9. weather

10. whether

11. Impressionism = the most important art movement of 19th century, begun by Monet

12. medium = the art material that is used in a work of art, such as paint, clay, etc.

13. media = the plural of medium

History and Bible: May 2nd-6th

Council of Trent

Monday: 

History- Council of Trent, reading cards and worksheet
Bible- Malachi Prophesies to the Jews, reading cards and worksheet

Tuesday:

History- Using our resources (reading cards, bibles, extra reading) we will write a paragraph discussing whether the Council of Trent erred in its view. We'll use biblical support to discuss sola fida, sola scriptura, and sola gratia.
Bible- Read the book of Malachi from our Bibles, then summarize how God answer the questions on our worksheet.

Wednesday:

History- Review over our Council of Trent materials in preparation for our test on Thursday
Bible-We will be drawing and creating a "Watershed" to picture to explain what Malachi was really trying to tell the Jews

Thursday:

History-Council of Trent Test
Bible- Review over our Malachi materials in preparation for our test on Friday

Friday:

History- John Knox, reading cards and worksheet
Bible- Malachi Prophesies to the Jews Test

Homestead Heritage Field Trip

Enjoy the video slide show from the field trip to Homestead Heritage Farm from last week! Even the rain couldn't dampen the fun!

LITERATURE: April 26-29

Happy Easter, 4th Grade!

This won't be a long blog post because you won't have a new spelling list this week, and your reading assignments will be done in class.

However, there is a spelling test on Tuesday for the words I gave you last week (look at last week's Literature blog.) If I didn't get your Reading Log last Thursday before we left for the Homestead Heritage, make sure you bring that on Tuesday morning, too.

This week, we will discuss MUF--you need to have read through the end of the book for Tuesday, and answered all the questions in the packet I gave you last week. We will finish up this book with discussions and a test on Friday.

Your book report project for this book will be to read a biography of one of the main artists mentioned in the book: Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Monet, Van Gogh, or Winslow Homer. You will research the life and artistic output of this artist, and create a PowerPoint about him! I'll be giving you all the information you need when you get back to school.

Enjoy your Easter Monday!

Mrs. H