Fortis Fifth Grade - Week 13, Nov 4 - Nov 10

 

Fortis Fifth Grade - Week 13, Nov 4 - Nov 10

Click Here for all documents: 5th Grade Documents

Anything in blue should be turned in as homework on the next school day.

Anything in red is a special note to the co-teacher.

Anything in purple denotes a formal assessment.

Anything in magenta is optional (at the discretion of the co-teacher). 

5th Grade Week 13	Tuesday 11/4/2025	Wednesday 11/5/2025	Thursday 11/6/2025	Friday 11/7/2025	Monday 11/10/2025
Virtues	HONESTY: "The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." Proverbs 12:22 INTEGRITY: "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out." Proverbs 10:9 FORTITUDE: "Then David said to Solomon his son " Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God , even my God, is with you. He will never leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished." I Chronicles 28:20
Bible	Psalm 35	Read and discuss Psalm 36. Answer questions in booklet.	Psalm 37	Read and discuss Psalm 38. Answer questions in booklet.	Complete Virtue Reflection in booklet.
Math	FP-D. Ch6, L4 (Divide a whole number by a unit fraction) - TG p201-203; TB p156-158; WB Ex4, #5-6.	FP-D. Ch6, L5 (Divide a whole number by a fraction) - TG p204-206; TB p159-162; WB Ex5, p147-148, #4-7.	FP-D. Ch6, L6 (Word Problems) - TG p207-209. TB p163-165. WB Ex 6, p149-151.	FP-D. Ch6, L7 (Practice B) - TG p210; TB p166. Practice B, #1 (every other problem), #2-6. TG p216-217; WB Ex7, p152-154.	FP-D. Complete Fraction Review (Sent home in binders. Copies and key also available via documents link.) Parents, please grade and have students make all corrections.
Spelling		STEP 12: Review card box and new teaching. Dictate sentences 5-8.	STEP 12: Test	STEP 13: New teaching. Dictate words.	STEP 13: Dictate sentences 1-4.
Grammar	Ch12, L1 - Pattern 2. Direct objects and transitive verbs	Ch12, L2 - Jingle Time and Grammar Time	Ch12, L3 - Jingle Time and Grammar Time only Grammar Quiz (address punctuation and capitalization and classifying/diagramming pattern 2 sentences)	Ch12, L4- Jingle Time and Test Time for practice only (skip Ex3&6).
Writing/Vocab	VOCAB WORDS: exemplary, esteemed, prominent, conceive
	L9 - Review summarizing. Read source text. Complete KWO. Write topic sentence at the bottom of page 85. Teacher check and approve. Distribute and review checklist. L10 - Complete vocab activities.	Write rough draft of Benjamin Franklin paragraph.  PARENTS: Please make sure that students are using the  checklist and that all dress ups and openers are properly underlined and labeled in the correct margins. as well as ON THE CHECKLIST:)	L10 - Discuss supporting details. Read source text and complete the KWO and brainstorming pages for George Washington. Decide what your topic will be, and write a strong topic sentence at the bottom of page 93.	L10 - Write rough draft of George Washington paper. Be sure to use the topic sentence you wrote at the bottom of page 93 as the first sentence of your paper.
Reading	Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
	Complete One Pager for Ben Franklin. Introduce Carry On. Read Ch1-2 aloud. Distribute Pre-Reading Materials	Read Ch3-4.Orally narrate and discuss.	Read aloud	Read Ch5-6. Orally narrate and discuss.
Latin	Ch11 Quiz Ch12 - Teach grammar lesson	Ch12 - Listen to CD/audio twice and recite memory page. Review the grammar lesson and complete the chapter story, worksheet, and derivatives pages.	Ch12 - Practice/review	Ch12 - Listen to CD/audio twice and recite memory page. Study the Ch12 vocab words and maxim and complete the Quiz to prepare for Monday's vocab quiz.
History	Share "wanted" posters.	Read Ch14 - Stories of the American Revolution. TL card and jingle: Declaration of Independence Practice for your Declaration of Independence Recitation next week.	Dissect and discuss the Declaration of Independence	HISTORY JOURNAL: Copy the portion of the Declaration of Independence that that you are memorizing into your journal. Use an ink pen and your neatest, most beautiful cursive, just as the authors of the Declaration did! Practice reciting it dramatically several times to prepare for your upcoming recitation.
Geography		Central America		Central America
Science	Read PS Packet 1, p52-59.	Read Archimedes, Ch 2 "The World of Archimedes." Answer questions in homework packet.	Measurement and temperature activities Send home "What is Matter" homework sheet.	Watch: What's Matter? Answer "What is Matter Video Questions" on sheet sent home in binders (also available in the Documents folder under Science)
Memory Work	GEOGRAPHY: Central America map due 12/3 POETRY: The New Colossus Due for Recitation on 12/8 MATH FACTS: Division Facts Test on 11/19 HISTORY: Declaration of Independence Recitation on 11/12 KEY DATES: 1-14 Quiz on 12/1 SCIENCE: Temperatures, states of matter, atomic particles on 11/20

IMPORTANT DATES/COMING SOON:

Monday, November 10 - Moms in Prayer, 9 a.m. in the sanctuary

Wednesday, November 12 - Spirit Day

Wednesday, November 19 - DOGS/Spirit/Pizza Day

Week of November 23 - Thanksgiving Break. No school or homework.

Week 12 - Oct 28 - Nov 3

 

Fortis Fifth Grade - Week 12, Oct 28 - Nov 3

Click Here for all documents: 5th Grade Documents

Anything in blue should be turned in as homework on the next school day.

Anything in red is a special note to the co-teacher.

Anything in purple denotes a formal assessment.

Anything in magenta is optional (at the discretion of the co-teacher). 

Dear Parents,

Don't forget our Jesus Project:)!  Has your student hidden their "little Jesus?" We have had two students share their stories about where they hid theirs and even stories of finding one that someone else hid. Encourage your student to keep them in the car so they can hide them when they are out with you.

Remind your child that Tuesday in our class is Wear a Hat and bring your favorite Stuffy Day! They've been waiting to earn another fun day;)  And a BIG Happy Birthday to Malachi!!

Thursday is our big Historical Dress Up Day. If students don't want to dress up as someone from our period of history, they can wear their spirit clothes.

Have a wonderful week! Mrs. B.

5th Grade Week 12	Tuesday 10/28/2025	Wednesday 10/29/2025	Thursday 10/30/2025	Friday 10/31/2025	Monday 11/3/2025
Virtues	COMPASSION: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. (Psalm 103:8) SELF-CONTROL: "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." (Proverbs 25:28) PRUDENCE: "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age" Titus 2:11
Bible	Read and discuss Psalm 28-29	Psalm 30-31. Answer questions in booklet.	Read and discuss Psalm 32-33	Psalm 34. Answer questions in booklet.	Complete Virtue Reflection questions in booklet.
Math	Multiplication of Fractions Quiz. Ch6 - Chapter opener with manipulatives - TG p193; TB p147	FP-D. Ch6, L1 (Divide a unit fraction by a whole number) - TG p194-195; TB p148-150; WB Ex1, p137-138. NOTE: Before teaching the "invert and multiply" trick, make sure the student fully comprehends why it works. (e.g. A fraction divided by 2 is the same as 1/2 OF the fraction, and OF means multiply.)	FP-D. Ch6, L2 (Divide a fraction by a whole number) - TG p196-199; TB p151-154; WB Ex2, p139-140. Invert and Multiply activity.	FP-D. Ch6, L3 - Practice A. TB p155	FP-D. WB Ex3, p141-142, #1-4
Spelling		STEP 11: Review card box. Dictate sentences 5-8.	STEP 11: Test	STEP 12, p65-67: New teaching. Dictate words.	STEP 12: Dictate sentences 1-4.
Grammar	Ch11, L1 - Grammar time. Friendly letter punctuation and formatting	Ch11, L2 - Jingle Time, Grammar Time, Skill Time, and Practice Time	Ch11, L3 - Grammar Time. Write friendly letter to a classmate. Grammar Quiz	Ch11, L3 - Jingle Time and Test Time (Skip Ex4&6), Ch11, L4 Test Time. (Students may use the references in their workbooks.)
Writing/Vocab	VOCAB WORDS: draft, diligently, acknowledge, resolve
	L9 - Teach topic sentences and clinchers. (see IEW book p 82-83). Boston Tea Party Rough Draft is due in class TODAY.	L9 - Complete vocab activities Note: We will NOT be writing a Final Draft for The Boston Tea Party:)	L9 - Review summarizing. Read source text. Complete KWO. Write topic sentence at the bottom of page 85. Teacher check and approve. Distribute and review checklist.	L9 - Write rough draft of Ben Franklin paragraph.
Reading	Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia
	Read aloud	Read Ch8-9. Orally narrate and discuss.	Begin "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" poem, activity.	Read Ch10. Orally narrate and discuss.	Read Ch11-12 Orally narrate and discuss.
Latin	Unit 2 Test Ch11 - Teach grammar lesson	Ch11 - Listen to CD/audio twice and recite memory page. Review the grammar lesson and complete the worksheet and derivatives pages.	Ch11 - Practice/review	Ch11 - Listen to CD/audio twice and recite memory page. Study the Ch11 vocab words and maxim and complete the Quiz page to prepare for the quiz next week.
History	Fall Activities	Read Ch13 - The British are Coming! TL Card and jingle: Paul Revere's Ride	Read And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?	HISTORY JOURNAL: Do some brief internet research about one of the members of the Sons of Liberty (Sam Adams, Joseph Warren, Paul Revere, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, etc.) Pretend that he was "wanted" because of his treasonous secret meetings and activities. Make a full-page "wanted" ad in your journal that includes the member's picture, a reward notice, and a few bullet point facts about him.
Geography	Central America	Review Central American countries.	Central America	Review Central American countries.
Science	Distribute and review study guide. Diaphragm model.	Use study guide to prepare for tomorrow's test. NOTE: We will begin reading Archimedes and the Door of Science on Thursday, so make sure you have it handy.	L5&6 Test Science Journals will be collected and graded. Please make sure they are in class.	Read Archimedes and the Door of Science, Ch1 - "Who Was Archimedes?" Answer related questions in PS Homework Packet
Memory Work	GEOGRAPHY: Central America map due 12/4 POETRY: The New Colossus Due for Recitation on 12/9 MATH FACTS: Division Facts Test on 11/20 HISTORY: Declaration of Independence Recitation on 11/13 KEY DATES: 1-14 Quiz on 12/2 SCIENCE: My Plate, Respiratory System Test on 10/30

BLOG KEY

General:

Act – Activity

Ch – Chapter

Ex – Exercise

L – Lesson

p – Page(s)

Math:

TG – Teacher’s Guide

TB – Textbook

WB – Workbook

FP – Facts Practice (A, S, M, D, etc. denotes which sheet to use)

Language Arts:
AAS - All About Spelling

IEW- Institute for Excellence in Writing
KWO - Key word outline

History: 
TL - Timeline Card(s)

Science:

PS - Physical Science

TB – Human Anatomy Textbook

NJ – Notebooking Journal

WDYR - What Do You Remember?

"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands..." 

Psalm 90:17

IMPORTANT DATES/COMING SOON:

Tuesday, October 28 - Wear a HAT and bring your favorite Stuffy Day & Malachi's Birthday

Thursday, October 30 - Historical Dress-Up/DOGS/Pizza Day

MATH:

• Investigate division of fractions.
• Divide a unit fraction by a whole number.
• Divide a fraction by a whole number.
• Practice dividing a fraction by a whole number.
• Improve speed and accuracy of addition and division fact s.

SPELLING:

• Learn one of the ways to spell the word ending /cŭl/.
• Assess mastery of words containing the sound of /g/ spelled "gu."

GRAMMAR:

• Classify, compose, and diagram pattern 1 sentences that include compound parts, conjunctions, and interjections.
• Properly punctuate and format friendly letters.

WRITING/VOCABULARY:

• Write topic sentences.
• Write clincher sentences that repeat or reflect 2-3 key words from the topic sentence.
• Summarize a passage by choosing the most relevant facts related to a specific topic.

READING:

• Be able to summarize a passage through written and oral narration.
• Expand vocabulary.
• Identify virtues, as well as elements of truth, beauty and goodness, in reading passages.
• Cultivate a love for quality literature.
• Engage in meaningful discussions.

LATIN:

• Assess mastery of previously learned material.
• Learn ten new vocabulary words and a new chapter maxim.
• Know that Latin adjectives must match (agree with) the case, number, and gender of the nouns they modify.
• Know that Latin adjectives can go before or after a noun in a sentence.

HISTORY:

• Know who Paul Revere was, and understand his contribution to the star of the Revolutionary War.
• Know who the Sons of Liberty were, and be familiar with the names of the most prominent members of the group.
• Know the differences between the Whigs and the Tories with regard to their stances toward the British crown and revolution.

SCIENCE:

• Use a study guide to prepare for a test.
• Assess mastery of concepts related to nutrition and the respiratory system.
• Know who Archimedes was and when he lived.

GEOGRAPHY:

• Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
• Continue memorizing the names and locations of the countries of Central America.

MEMORY WORK:

Geography: We'll continue memorizing the names and locations of the countries in Central America for the next few weeks. A hard copy of this map can be found behind the "memory" tab in your child's binder. Additional maps, as well as MP3s of the corresponding song, are available at this link: Geography Resources.

History: Students will memorize a portion of the Declaration of Independence (bolded portion only - recitation on 11/10) and 28 key dates. The key dates have accompanying jingles that do not have to be memorized, but will help students memorize the dates and retain details about the events to which they correspond. 

Key Dates:
1. Leif Ericsson Explores America - 1000
2. Columbus Sails to the Americas - 1492
3. Lost Colony of Roanoke - 1587
4. Founding of Jamestown - 1607
5. Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth - 1620
6. Salem Witch Trials - 1692

7. First Great Awakening - 1740s

8. French & Indian War - 1754-63

9. Boston Tea Party - 1773

10. Paul Revere's Ride - April 18, 1775

11. Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776

12. The American Revolution - 1775-83

13. Constitution is Ratified - 1787-88

14. Industrial Revolution Begins - Late 1700s

Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

Poetry: For a link to a woman reading the poem, click here.

The New Colossus

Written by Emma Lazarus in 1883 

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she

With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

NOTE: This sonnet was included as part of an art and literature auction that was designed to raise money to fund the construction of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty. In 1903, a plaque bearing the poem was placed on the interior wall of the pedestal. The original “colossus” was the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Week 11 - October 21 - 27

 

Fortis 5th Grade- Week 10 (October 21-27, 2025)

Link to Google Folder: 5th Grade Documents

Anything in blue should be turned in as homework on the next school day.

Anything in red is a special note to the co-teacher.

Anything in purple denotes a formal assessment.

Anything in magenta is optional (at the discretion of the co-teacher). 

5th Grade Week 11	Tuesday 10/212025	Wednesday 10/22/2025	Thursday 10/23/2025	Friday 10/24/2025	Monday 10/27/2025
Virtues	COMPASSION: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. (Psalm 103:8) SELF-CONTROL: "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." (Proverbs 25:28) PRUDENCE: "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age" Titus 2:11
Bible	Read and discuss Psalms 20-21	Read Psalms 22-23. Answer questions in booklet.	Read and discuss Psalms 24-25	Read Psalm 26-27. Answer questions in booklet.	Complete Virtue Reflection questions in booklet.
Math	FP-D. Ch5, L9 (Solve Multi-step Word Problems Involving Fractions of a Remainder) - TG p172-174; TB p138-140; WB Ex9, p126-129. Introduce reciprocals	FP-D. Ch5, L10 (Fractions and Reciprocals) - TG p175-176; TB p142-144; WB Ex10, p131, #5-6 only.	FP-D. Ch5, L11 (Practice B) - TG p177-178; TB p145-146. (Selected problems only)	FP-D. Ch5, L11 (Practice) - WB Ex11, p132-133, #1-5. (Use PEMDAS for #1, problems f-j.)	FP-D. Ch5, L11 (Practice) - TG p188; WB Ex11, p134-136. Problems #6-10; #11-13. Multiplication of Fractions Quiz on tomorrow.
Spelling		STEP 10: Review words and card box. Dictate sentences 5-8.	STEP 10: Quiz	STEP 11, p61-64: New teaching. Dictate words.	STEP 11: Dictate sentences 1-4.
Grammar	Ch10, L1 - Capitalization rules only (no classifying of sentences)	Ch10, L1 - Jingle Time and Grammar Time only. Ch10, L2 - Grammar Time only	Grammar Quiz Ch10, L2 - Punctuation rules only (no classifying of sentences)	Ch10, L3 - Jingle Time and Grammar Time only. Ch10, L4 - Test Time for practice only. (Skip Ex4, 6, & 7)
Writing/ Vocab	NO NEW VOCAB WORDS THIS WEEK
	Review source text, KWO, and brainstorming pages for Boston Tea Party story. Complete the KWO, re-tell to a partner using only the KWO. Distribute and review checklist for writing Rough Draft.	Begin writing the rough draft of The Boston Tea Party using only the KWO and Rough Draft checklist.	Award Finn/Finnesha Review Final Drafts of Boston Massacre and read some aloud.	If not finished on Wednesday, complete rough draft of the Boston Tea Party story using only the KWO and checklist.
Reading	Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia
	Read aloud. Johnny Tremain	Read Ch6. Orally narrate and discuss.	Read What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? or Johnny Tremain	Read Ch7. Orally narrate and discuss.
Latin	Ch9 Quiz. Ch10 - Complete p69-70.	Ch10 - Review all words, maxims, and charts from Ch6-9 to prepare for next week's cumulative test.	Ch5 - Review games	Ch10 - Review all words, maxims, and charts from Ch6-9 to prepare for next week's test.
History	Boston Tea Party	Read Ch12 - The Power of Words. TL card (no jingle): Thomas Jefferson.	Read and discuss Patrick Henry's speech.	HISORY JOURNAL: Print (or draw) a picture of Ben Franklin and paste it into your journal. Choose one of Ben's inventions (lightning rod, bifocals, swim fins, Franklin stove, armonica) and print (or draw) a picture of it, then paste it into your journal. Write a paragraph (5-6 sentences minimum) that includes a description of the invention, its use, and how it made life better for the people who used it.
Geography	Introduce Central America map.		Read Missionary Story from Central America.	Print a blank copy of the Central America map from the documents folder. Color and label it.
Science	Benefits of the respiratory system (how it protects your body).	Read TB p109-112. Skip Try This Activities. Take notes on p82-83 of your NJ. Answer questions #8-11 on p84 as you go.	Respiratory system anatomy. (Respiratory system mini books - pA25-28 in the back of the NJ.)	Read TB p113-115. Skip Try This Activities. Take notes on p82-83 of your NBJ. Answer WDYR questions #12-13 on p84 as you go.
Memory Work	GEOGRAPHY: Central America map due 12/4 POETRY: The New Colossus Due for Recitation on 12/9 MATH FACTS: Division Facts Test on 11/20 HISTORY: Declaration of Independence Recitation on 11/13 KEY DATES: 1-14 Quiz on 12/2 SCIENCE: My Plate, Respiratory System Test on 10/30

 "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands..." 

Psalm 90:17

IMPORTANT DATES/COMING SOON:

Friday-Sunday, October 17-19 - Family Camping Trip at Cedar Breaks Park 

Tuesday, October 21 - Fall Picture Retakes

Friday, October 24 - Fall Festival @ Glad Tidings Church

Thursday, October 30 - Historical Dress-up Day, DOGS, Pizza, Spirit Day T/TH