Homework Assignments:
5-12-08
Fifth Grade Girls and their Moms will attend
Our annual
Mother-Daughter Growing Up Tea
Monday night from 6 pm ~8 pm.
We meet at the home of Heather & Sherri Parsons
Note: Friday, May 16 th , is a half-day of school
Due to a teacher in-service
*Please remember, there will be a memorial service today
as we dismiss at carline.
Bible —Unit 9, Part 2:“The Christian Walk”
Our memory verses are I Peter 3:8,9.
Monday-- Read from novel, Mik-Shrok (10-15 minutes)
Lesson 1 TE 297 Waiting for Christ's Return (a Bible study from II Peter)
HW—Say new memory passage aloud at least 3X
Tuesday— Read from novel, Mik-Shrok (10 minutes)
Lesson 2 TE 299 False Teachers (from II Peter and Jude)
HW—Practice memory verses at least 10 minutes
Wednesday—Lesson 3 TE 301 Living “More About Jesus” (application story)
HW—Review verses for Friday's test as can
Thursday—Chapel at 9:20
Note: Read from Mik-Shrok as time allows BEFORE chapel
HW—Memory Test tomorrow
Friday— TEST for II Peter 3:8,9
Students write out next week's study sheet: I John 2:3,4
Lesson 4 TE 303 Through Prayer (Faithful Follower—James Stewart)
HW—Begin learning (& practicing) new memory verses
English — English 5 for Christian Schools , “Pronouns”
New Chapter: Chapter 11 “More Verbs”
Monday—Lesson 103 TE 238 WB 197 Past-Tense Verbs
HW—WB 198
Tuesday—Correct WB 198. Take grades.
Lesson 104 TE 240 WB 199 Helping Verbs
HW—WB 200
Wednesday—Correct WB 200. Take grades.
Lesson 105 TE 242 WB 201/202 Irregular Verbs
HW--None
Thursday—Lesson 106 TE 244 WB 203 More Irregular Verbs
HW—WB 204
Friday—Correct WB 204. Take grades.
Math — ACSI Mathematics 5 , “Multiplication/Division of Fractions”
Mastery of Multiplication & Division Facts is expected. We are doing “Mad Dog
Math” to achieve this. The first goal is to master fact families in 2-minute tests. Almost ALL the class has done this. The second goal is to master fact families in 1-minute tests. The final goal is to master them in 30-second tests!
“MiM” Club members are: Kiriah, Nicky, Nathan, Trent, Caden, Noah, Alexandra, Crystal, Matt, Paula, Ryan, Tarren, Delphy, Jonathan, Heather, Madison, Lauren, & Adrienne. Only 3 more students need to attain MiM status—good job, everyone!
Congratulations!
“MiTS” Club now has one member: Adrienne. Wow!
Monday—Review Lessons 111 & 112 before beginning new lesson.
Lesson 113 Text 242 Multiply Fractions & Whole Numbers
HW—Mad Dog Math
Tuesday—Review lessons 111,112, & 113
Lesson 114 Text 244 Multiply Mixed Numbers
HW—Mad Dog Math; WS 114
Wednesday—Correct WS 114. Take grades.
Lesson 115 Text 246-247 Problem Solving: Multiply Fractions
HW—Mad Dog Math
Thursday-- Lesson 116 Text 248 Estimate Products
HW—Mad Dog Math; WS 116
Friday— Correct WS 116. Take grades.
HW—Mad Dog Math
Spelling — Spelling for Christian Schools 5 List 34
Monday—Class work—WB 135
HW—WB 136
Tuesday—Correct WB 136
HW—Write List 32 1X by # of syllables
Ex. One-Syllable Words, then Two-Syllable Words, and so on
Wednesday—Play Sparkle to review for tomorrow's test
HW—It is recommended that students take a practice test at home
tonight to help them prepare for tomorrow's test.
Thursday—TEST 34
Introduce new words for next week: List 35
HW—Finish SS35, WB 138, if not done in class
Friday—None (half-day)
Reading — Pages in My Head, Grade 5
Mystery Book Report—due May 30th
Week's story: The Silent Witness”
Vocabulary quiz is Friday, May 16 th
*Monthly reading log will be replaced with a May reading contract and contest.
Look for details and forms in binders. The children are sooo enjoying this!!!!!!
Monday—As words are found in glossary of reader, students write new vocabulary from
board: persistent, marveled, paled, lagoon, supple, cocooned, and
companionship.
HW—May reading contract and contest; book report work; begin learning vocab.
Tuesday—Review vocabulary words from study sheet in binder.
Students quietly read story with a partner of choice. (one grp. of 3 girls)
HW—May contract and contest; book report work; study vocabulary words
Wednesday—Skill Day TE 410-411 for WB 222-223 Affixes
In same pairs as Tuesday, students complete WB 111 and turn in.
HW—Contract & contest; book report work; study vocabulary words
Thursday—Students silent read for 15 minutes (for book report &/or contest)
Reading Buddies—if we are able to coordinate the time for it
HW—Vocabulary quiz tomorrow; contract & contest; book report work
Friday—VOCABULARY QUIZ
HW—May reading & book report work
Handwriting —Penmanship is graded on home- or schoolwork 2-3
times each week.
History -- Heritage Studies 5 : For the Sake of Freedom
We begin Chapter 3, “The War to End All Wars”
Monday—Review Pacific Region States/Capitals from WB4 p. 56 together (Study Sheet)
-- in binder for memorizing states/capitals TEST IS FRIDAY
Lesson 16 TE 92-94 Text 51-53 Trenches, Truces, & Tear Gas
HW—WB 23; Review WB4 p.56 to continue learning Pacific States/Caps
Tuesday—Lesson 17 TE 95+ Text 54-56 By Land & Sea *using WB 24 to begin it
HW—Study Pacific States' locations & capitals
Wednesday—Pairs do WB 25. Grade once all are done. Take grades.
Begin homework for Friday: WB 26
HW—WB 26 due Friday; continue to study notes and states
Thursday— Review for tomorrow's states/caps test
HW—WB 26 due tomorrow
Friday—Pacific States/Caps Map Test
HW—None
Science — Science 5 Unit 4 “In Perfect Balance”
Chapter 7 “Interactions in an Ecosystem:
Monday— Begin Lesson 80 TE 200 Text 192-193
Students take notes that answer “?” on p.195. Add these to outline in binder.
HW—Review notes
Tuesday— Complete Lesson 80 TE 202 Text 194-195, finishing notes for Quick Check
HW—WB 114-116 due Thursday
Wednesday—Lesson 81 TE 204-205 Text 196-197
HW—Remember, WB 114-116 is due tomorrow
Thursday—Lesson 81 TE 206-207 Text 198-199
Students take notes that answer “?” on p.199 with teacher guidance.
Add these to other notes in binder.
Correct WB 114-116. Take completion grade for WB 114, & 1 grade for
WB 115/116 (-5 pts. each blank)
HW—WB 117 & 118
Friday—Demonstration: TE 206-207 Model of the water cycle
Correct WB 117 & 118
HW—Review notes
5-5-08
Bible —Unit 9, “Growing in Grace & Knowledge” Part 1, “Trusting in Times of
Trouble”
Our memory verses are James 1:19.
Monday-- Read novel, Mik-Shrok (the rest of Chapter 8)
Lesson 1 TE 288 Suffering for Christ (from I Peter 1 & 5)
HW—Say new memory passage aloud at least 3X
Tuesday— Read Chapter 9 of Mik-Shrok
Lesson 2 TE 290 Remember Christ's Suffering (from I Peter 2, 3, & 4)
HW—Practice memory verses at least 10 minutes
Wednesday—Lesson 3 TE 292 (That I May Know “More About Jesus” (Hymn History)
HW—Review verses for Friday's test as can
Thursday—Chapel at 9:20
Read Chapters 10 of Mik-Shrok
HW—Memory Test tomorrow
Friday— TEST for James 1:19
Students write out next week's study sheet: I Peter 3:8-9
Lesson 4 TE 294 That Boy (Faithful Follower—Gypsy Smith)
HW—Begin learning (& practicing) new memory verse
English — English 5 for Christian Schools , “Pronouns”
Chapter 9 TEST has been moved to Tuesday, 5/5/08
New Chapter: Chapter 11 “More Verbs”
Monday —Correct WB 170
Chapter 9 Review: WB 171/172
HW—Reread and review notes in binder
Staple all WB, WS, and lined paper notes (to turn in Tuesday)
Tuesday—PRONOUNS TEST (notes will be collected)
HW—WB 173/174 Cumulative Review
Wednesday—Correct WB 173/174 as one grade.
Introduce Chapter 11, Lesson 101 Verb Tenses WB 193/194
--save WB page in binder
HW--None
Thursday—Lesson 102 TE 236 WB 195
HW—WB 196
Friday—Correct WB 196. Take grades.
Math — ACSI Mathematics 5 , “Addition/Subtraction of Fractions”
Chapter 8 TEST is Wednesday, May 7th
Mastery of Multiplication & Division Facts is expected. We are doing “Mad Dog
Math” to achieve this. Part of homework each school night* is to write out the fact family that will be tested the next day. Look for these tasks and tests in the parent packet.
*Once students earn the privilege of being in the “Math in a Minute” Club, they no longer need to do nightly practice…UNLESS they do not pass the day's task. THEN they DO!
“MiM” Club members are: Kiriah, Nicky, Nathan, Trent, Caden, Noah, Alexandra, Crystal, Matt, Paula, Ryan, Tarren, Delphy, Jonathan, Heather, Madison, Lauren, & Adrienne. Only 3 more students need to attain MiM status—good job, everyone!
Congratulations!
Monday—Lesson 110 text 234—Review Ch. 8, Part 1
HW—Mad Dog Math; WS 110A
Tuesday—Correct WS 110A. Take grades.
Lesson 110 text 135—Review Ch. 8, Part 2
HW—Mad Dog Math; WS 110B
Wednesday—Correct WS 110B as final preparation for test. Take grades.
Chapter 8 TEST
HW—Mad Dog Math
Thursday-- Lesson 111 Text 238-239 Multiply Fractions Using Models
HW—Mad Dog Math; WS 111
Friday— Lesson 112 Text 240-241 Multiply Fractions
HW—Mad Dog Math
Spelling — Spelling for Christian Schools 5 List 33
Monday—Class work—WB 131
HW—WB 132
Tuesday—Correct WB 132
HW—Write List 32 1X by # of syllables
Ex. One-Syllable Words, then Two-Syllable Words, and so on
Wednesday—Play Sparkle to review for tomorrow's test
HW—It is recommended that students take a practice test at home
tonight to help them prepare for tomorrow's test.
Thursday—TEST 33
Introduce new words for next week: List 33
HW—Write SS34, WB 134
Friday—Correct WB 134. Save in binders as SS34 for next week.
Reading — Pages in My Head, Grade 5
Mystery Book Report—due May 30th
Week's story: “Mijbil—Iraq to London”
Week's nonfiction article: “Man's Next-Best Friend”
Vocabulary quiz is Friday, May 9 th
*Monthly reading log will be replaced with a May reading contract and contest.
Look for details and forms in binders beginning Monday, May 5 th .
Monday—Review vocabulary: students have a copy of words in their binder.
Finish workbook pages 99-104 begun Friday in class.
HW—Begin May reading contract and contest; book report work
Tuesday—Correct WB packet for “Mijbil” (99-104)
HW—May contract and contest; book report work
Wednesday—Read article (text 261-265) with a friend
HW—Contract & contest; book report work
Thursday—Skill Lesson: WB 105, 106 Drawing Conclusions & Reading Diagrams
HW—Contract & contest; book report work
Friday—VOCABULARY QUIZ
Reading Buddies (with k & 1 st graders)
HW—May reading & book report work
Handwriting —Penmanship is graded on home- or schoolwork 2-3
times each week.
History -- Heritage Studies 5 : For the Sake of Freedom
We begin Chapter 3, “The War to End All Wars”
Monday—Introduce Pacific Region States/Capitals: do WB4 p. 56 together (Study Sheet)
--place in binder for memorizing states/capitals
Begin Ch. 3: Lesson 14 TE 85-86 Text 44-45 A Continent Goes to War
HW—Review WB4 p.56 to begin learning Pacific States
Tuesday— Continue Lesson 14 TE 87-88 Text 46-47
HW—WB 21 Map; study Pacific States' locations & capitals
Wednesday— Correct WB 21. Take grades
Work on state report page—physical map of state
HW—No written; continue to study notes and states
Thursday—Lesson 15 TE 89-90 Text 48-50
HW—WB 22 Lesson Review
Friday— Correct WB 22. Take grades.
Work on state report page—political map of state
HW—Finish newest state report pages (maps)—due Friday, May 9th
Study notes and states/caps
Science — Science 5 Unit 4 “In Perfect Balance”
Chapter 7 “Interactions in an Ecosystem:
Monday—In-class task: students complete WB 111 & 112 to conclude study of
interactions
HW—WB Extra Credit option—WB 107 due by Friday, May 9th
Tuesday—Introduce new chapter: have students do their best on Preview WB 113, then
Go over correct responses. Take as completion grade. Place in binder.
HW—None
Wednesday—Lesson 79 TE 199 Text 191 Read page aloud; students then copy outline
for notes; circulate to check completion of outlines. Place in binders.
HW—None
Thursday—Begin Lesson 80 TE 200 Text 192-193
Students take notes that answer “?” on p.195. Add these to outline in binder.
HW—Review notes
Friday—Complete Lesson 80 TE 202 Text 194-195, finishing notes for Quick Check
HW—Review notes, especially Lesson 80 notes |
