Week 9 - 5th Grade October 7 - October 13

 

Week 9 - 5th Grade (October 7 - October 13)

 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).

Dear Parents, 

I just wanted to  remind you that there is a Latin quiz on Chapter 7's Vocab and Maxim on Tuesday. Please let your student know I will give them some time in class to study before the quiz. They will also have the Chapter 3 & 4 Science test on Tuesday, so please make sure they use the study guide to prepare for it. The last science test was quite difficult for some of the students. In addition, I will be collecting the Science Notebook/Journals to grade while they are taking the test. Students will need to make sure they bring it to school with them. 

On a final note, I told the students we would NOT be testing on their Addition Math Facts; however, that is not true. They will be happy to know we actually will take a timed test on those facts October 16:)

FYI... Tuesday, October 14th there will be NO SCHOOL, as it is Parent-Teacher Conference Day. Again, if I haven't scheduled a conference with you, but you would like to meet, please let me know.

Have a wonderful weekend, and I'll see your students' sweet faces on Tuesday!  

Mrs. B.

P.S. If your student's binder is getting too full and/or pages are falling out all of the time, I might suggest purchasing a bigger, white binder and transferring all the contents. I've noticed that some of the rings are starting to bend and not close properly and a bigger binder with stronger rings will solve the issue.

5th Grade Week 9	Tuesday 10/7/2025	Wednesday 10/8/2025	Thursday 10/9/2025	Friday 10/10/2025	Monday 10/13/2025
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)
Bible	Introduce Psalms. Read Psalm 1-3	Read & Discuss Psalm 4-6. Answer questions in booklet.	Psalm 7-9	Read & Discuss Psalm 10-11. Answer questions in booklet.	Complete Virtue Reflection in booklet.
Math	FP-A.. Ch5, Chapter Opener and L1 (Multiply a Fraction by a Whole Number) - TG p147-150; TB p111-114; WB Ex1, p104.	FP-A. Ch5, L2 (Multiply a Whole Number by a Fraction) - TG p151-155; TB p115-119; WB Ex2, p106 only	FP-A. Ch5, L3 (Word Problems) - TG p156-159; TB p120-123; WB Ex3, p107-110	FP-A. Ch5, L4 (Practice A) - TG p160-161; TB p124-125 (Practice A), #1 (every other problem only), #2-8. WB Ex4, p111 first column only. #2-5.	FP-A. Ch5, L5 (Multiply a Fraction by a Unit Fraction) - TG p162-164; TB p126-128; WB Ex5, p115-116. NOTE: It is critically important that students understand why multiplying a fraction by a fraction yields a smaller number. Please take the time to make sure this concept sinks in. (e.g. 1/2 x 1/3 means 1/2 of 1/3)
Spelling		STEP 8: Review card box. Dictate sentences 5-8	STEP 8: Quiz	STEP 9, p55-56: New teaching. Dictate sentences 1-4. No spelling test next week.	STEP 9: Dictate sentences 5-8.
Grammar	Ch8, L3 - Irregular verbs	Ch8, L4 - Complete test for practice only. Skip Ex6 & 7.	Ch9, L1 - conjunctions, compound parts, and interjections	Ch9, L2 - Jingle Time and Grammar Time
Writing/Vocab	VOCAB WORDS: squander, waver, cunningly, venture
	L6 - Read historical information aloud and teach formatting quotations (p52-53). Complete KWO and brainstorming pages for Boston Massacre Story, p54-58. Review dramatic openers. Distribute checklist.	L6 - Write rough draft of Boston Massacre story using only KWO and checklist.  This is a 3-paragraph paper.	Discuss point of view (person).	L7 - Complete vocab activities for "destined" and "appalled."
Reading	A Wrinkle in Time			Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia
	Read Johnny Tremain aloud.	Read Ch12. Orally narrate and discuss.	A Wrinkle in Time Discussion, Treasury Tracker and Cootie Catcher Activity	Read Ch1-2. Orally narrate and discuss.
Latin	Ch7 - Vocab & Maxim QUIZ. Ch8 - Jingle, Memory page, teach grammar lesson	Ch8 - Listen to CD/audio twice and recite memory page. Review the grammar lesson and complete the worksheet and derivatives pages.	Ch8 - Practice/review Worksheet	Ch8 - Listen to CD/audio twice and recite memory page. Study the Ch1 vocab words and maxim and complete the Quiz. No vocab quiz next week.
History	Begin to read aloud to class  Struggle for a Continent. Picture book on book shelf	Read Ch 10 - "Young George Washington and the Horrible War." Remember to add the Declaration of Independence memory work to your daily practice!	Read Aloud Finish Struggle for a Continent.	HISTORY JOURNAL: Ch 10 - TL Card: The French and Indian War. Copy the jingle below the card. No writing assignment this week.
Geography		Study for tomorrow's West Indies Test. (Map is in their binder)	West Indies Test	HISTORY JOURNAL: Week 9 map - French and Indian War. NOTE: Since there is no writing assignment this week, the map can go on the right-hand page next to the card/jingle
Science	L3&4 Test. Complete write-up for tooth experiment.	Read p85-89. (Skip "Try This" activities.) Take notes on p65 on your NBJ. Answer questions #1-3 on p66.	Discuss the benefits, importance of water to the body (p86-87). Introduce and briefly discuss the macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.	Read p90-93. (Skip Try This activities.) Take notes on p65 on your NBJ. Answer WDYR questions #4-6 on p66
Memory Work	GEOGRAPHY: West Indies Test on 10/9 MATH FACTS: Addition Facts Test on 10/16 SCIENCE: Major muscles, digestive and renal systems Test on 10/7 HISTORY: Declaration of Independence Recitation on 11/13 (May postpone) KEY DATES #8-14: Quiz on 12/3 POETRY: Proverbs 2, Due for recitation on 10/16

"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, October 3 - Quarter 1 Ends 

Thursday, October 9 - Spirit Day

Tuesday, October 14 - NO SCHOOL, Parent Teacher Conferences/Teacher In-Service

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

MATH:

• Understand multiplication of a fraction by a whole number as repeated addition of the fractions. 
• Multiply a fraction by a whole number and vice versa. 
• Solve multi-step word problems involving fractions.
• Practice multiplying fractions.
• Multiply a fraction by a unit fraction.
• Improve speed and accuracy of addition facts.

SPELLING:

• Practice spelling words that contain "ie" and "ei."

GRAMMAR:

• Classify, compose, and diagram pattern 1 sentences that include compound parts, conjunctions and interjections.
• Be able to name the eight parts of speech and understand how they differ from the "jobs" or functions they perform in a sentence. 

WRITING/VOCABULARY:

• Create a key word outline for a narrative story using a story sequence chart.
• Write a 3-paragraph narrative story that includes a dramatic opener. 
• Learn four new vocabulary words and be able to correctly use them in a sentence.

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:

• Learn ten new vocabulary words and a chapter maxim.
• Begin memorizing the second-declension (neuter) chart.
• Practice conjugation and declension.

HISTORY:

• Know that the French and Indian War involved the British fighting against the French and many Indian tribes, who were vying for control of North America.
• Know that George Washington rose to prominence as a result of his heroics during the French and Indian War. 
• Be familiar with what happened to the Acadians. 
• Understand that the reason we speak English in America is because the British won the French and Indian War. 

SCIENCE:

• Assess mastery of concepts related to muscles, digestion, and the renal system.
• Know the benefits and importance of water to the body.
• Know the names of the macronutrients and be able to give examples of foods that primarily contain those nutrients.

GEOGRAPHY:

• Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
• Assess mastery of the names and locations of the islands in the West Indies.

MEMORY WORK:

Geography: We'll be memorizing the names and locations of some countries in the West Indies 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 21 key dates. The key dates have been accompanied by 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:  

Proverbs 2:1-11 (NIV)

 

My son, if you accept my words
    and store up my commands within you,
² turning your ear to wisdom
    and applying your heart to understanding—
³ indeed, if you call out for insight
    and cry aloud for understanding,
⁴ and if you look for it as for silver
    and search for it as for hidden treasure,
⁵ then you will understand the fear of the Lord
    and find the knowledge of God.
⁶ For the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
⁷ He holds success in store for the upright,
    he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,
⁸ for he guards the course of the just
    and protects the way of his faithful ones.

⁹ Then you will understand what is right and just
    and fair—every good path.
¹⁰ For wisdom will enter your heart,
    and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
¹¹ Discretion will protect you,
    and understanding will guard you.