Week 8 (Sept. 29 - Oct. 5)

 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 8		Tuesday
9/29/2026		Wednesday
9/30/2026		Thursday
10/1/2026		Friday
10/2/2026		Monday
10/5/2026
VirtuesCOURAGE: "The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1
RESPECT: "Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor." I Peter 2:17
RESPONSIBILITY: " Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men." Col. 3:23
BibleRead & discuss Proverbs 28.Read & discuss Proverbs 29. Answer questions in booklet.Proverbs 30Read & discuss Proverbs 31. Answer questions in booklet.Complete Compassion Virtue Reflection in booklet.
MathFP-A. Addition & Subtraction of Fractions Quiz. Ch4 (Review 1) - TB p110FP-A. Ch4 (Review 1). TG p128-129; TB p108-109, #1 (a. and b. only), #2-3 (first two columns), #4-5, #6-7 (first column only). WB Ex 10, p97-99, #1-4, #5 (first column only), #6-8.FP-A

Cumulative Test #1.

Introduce coordinate planes and probability.		FP-A. Make all test corrections. Corrections should be completed on a separate piece of paper. Students must show all work AND explain why they missed each problem in order to receive additional credit. Staple corrections to the back of the test.FP-A. Complete the Coordinate Planes Practice activity sent home in binders. Copies of the activity and the key are available via the documents link. Parents, please make sure students understand how to plot and label points and then check answers and have students make all corrections.
SpellingSTEP 7: Review card box. Dictate sentences 5-8.STEP 7: QuizSTEP 8, p51-54: New teaching. Dictate new words.STEP 8: Dictate sentences 1-4.
GrammarCh7, L3 -Object pronounsCh7, L4 - Complete test for practice only. Skip Ex 4 & 8.Ch8, L1-2 ("not" adverbs; question verbs)Ch8, L3 - Jingle Time, Grammar Time (be sure to have your student read through the irregular verbs chart), and Practice Time (complete on notebook paper and turn in next week)
Writing/
Vocabulary
VOCAB WORDS: squander, waver
Writing assessment. Students should complete the KWO for the Salem Witch Trials paragraph, retell it to a classmate, and then write the paragraph using the checklist.Complete vocab activities for L7 words squander and waver (we'll do the other two next week). Store in writing tab pocket.L5 - Practice KWO for a Story Sequence Chart using "Ambush in the Wilderness" story. Work together as a class to complete this outline.

Discuss formatting quotations.

Distribute and review rough checklist for Boston Massacre		Parents and students: Review L5 - p43

L6 - Read "Boston Massacre" source text on p55. Write KWO using the story sequence chart on p55, and complete brainstorming on p56-58.
Reading
A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time DiscussionRead Ch10. Orally narrate and discuss.Read George Muller aloud.Read Ch11. Orally narrate and discuss.
LatinCh6 - Vocab Quiz.
Ch7 - Memory page, teach grammar lesson		Ch7 - Listen to CD/audio twice and recite memory page. Review the grammar lesson and complete the chapter story, worksheet, and derivatives pages.Ch7 - Practice/reviewCh7 - Listen to CD/audio twice and recite memory page. Study the vocab words and maxim and complete the Quiz section.
HistoryLife in the Colonies: church, law & order, and medicine

Introduce Declaration of Independence memory work.		Read Ch8 - William Penn.

TL Cards (no jingles): William Penn and Wilberforce. Glue them into your journal side-by side on the next blank left-hand page.

Study for tomorrow's key dates quiz. Be sure to bring history journal tomorrow so I can grade homework assignments for the quarter!		Key Dates #1-7 Quiz.

Collect journals to grade.		Read Ch 9 - William Wilberforce, Abolitionist Hero.

GeographyReview the West IndiesMap Pennsylvania on 13 Colonies MapReview the West Indies
ScienceDigestion discussion and activities. Trace the path of a piece of food through the digestive system. Discuss chemical and mechanical digestion.
(Cracker Activity to track the food down the digestive track.)		Read p77-81. Skip "Try This" activities. Take notes as you read, and then answer WDYR questions #9-10 on p54 of your journal.Discuss renal system.

Distribute and review study guide for next week's test.		Complete the Digestion Comic on NBJ p55. (See instructions on TB p81.)

Use study guide to prepare for Wednesday's test.
Memory Work - Review and practice these dailyGEOGRAPHY: West Indies Test on 10/13
MATH FACTS: Addition Facts Test on 10/8
SCIENCE: Major muscles, digestive and renal systems Test on 10/6
KEY DATES #1-7: Quiz on 10/1
POETRY: Proverbs 2, Due for Recitation on 10/15

Dear Parents,

I cannot believe the first quarter is already over! Your students have done so well transitioning into 5th grade and meeting the elevated expectations. As a reminder, grades are not accumulative, so the gradebook will zero out, and they will start fresh in all subject areas after this week. Have a wonderful week, and thank you again for sharing your wonderful children with me. I love partnering with you to give them a top-notch, Christian education.

                                                                                                     Mrs. B.

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? 


"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Romans 12:2


IMPORTANT DATES:

Tuesday, September 29 - Moms in Prayer 9 a.m. in the sanctuary
Tuesday, October 6 - NO SCHOOL/Teacher Inservice/Possible Parent Teacher Conference
Thursday, October 8 - Re-Accreditation Team on site
Friday, October 9 - End of 1st Quarter


BIBLE/VIRTUES: 

This month, we'll be focusing on the virtues of respect and courage. As we continue to study the Proverbs, we will gain an understanding of what it means to fear the Lord. He is worthy of the highest honor, respect, and reverence. Yet He also tells us to show proper respect to everyone. One of the habits of the heart that we regularly focus on at Fortis is respect, and the definition we use is "Valuing others more than self." We extend this to include showing respect to the building we are blessed to use, the supplies we share, the belongings of others, and the world God created! 

In our history studies, we will learn about the incredible courage it took the colonists to leave the safety and comforts of life in Europe to establish settlements in a strange land. They faced myriad challenges, including hunger, illness, and death, yet they believed it was worth the risk to be able to worship and honor God in the way they believed to be right.

MATH:
  • To add a mixed number and a fraction with unlike denominators.
  • To add mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
  • To subtract a fraction from a mixed number or whole number.
  • To subtract a mixed number from a mixed number or whole number.
  • To practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
  • To improve speed and accuracy of addition facts.
SPELLING:
  • To assess mastery of words ending in TURE. 
  • To learn to spell words ending in ICE.
  • To review the "I-Before-E" poem.
GRAMMAR:
  • To classify, compose, and diagram pattern 1 sentences that include pronouns.
  • To identify and classify pronouns in pattern 1 sentences. 
  • To identify and distinguish between the three types of pronouns (subject, object, possessive) and relate them to cases in Latin.
  • To recognize possessive nouns and properly classify them as adjectives.
WRITING/VOCABULARY:
  • To learn the definitions of the four vocabulary words and be able to correctly use each word in an original sentence.
  • To identify the three parts of a narrative story: characters/setting, plot/conflict, and climax/resolution.
  • To identify rising/falling action in a narrative story.
READING:
  • To summarize a passage through oral narration.
  • To expand vocabulary.
  • To identify virtues, as well as elements of truth, beauty and goodness, in reading passages.
  • To engage in meaningful discussions.
  • To distinguish between facts and opinions within an argumentative text to determine the author's primary purpose or bias.
LATIN:
  • To assess mastery of previously learned concepts.
  • To learn ten new Latin nouns and a new Latin maxim.
  • To know the second-declension masculine noun endings..
  • To recognize second-declension masculine nouns by their endings.
HISTORY:
  • Gain an understanding of what life was like in the American colonies.
  • To understand that the colonists were loyal to the British crown and considered themselves as Englishmen.
  • To describe the events that led to the Salem witch trials. 
  • To know that the colonists considered themselves to be British citizens who were loyal to the English crown, but that sentiment gradually began to change.
  • To describe the First Great Awakening and know the contributions of Edwards and Whitefield.
SCIENCE: 
  • Begin learning the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system.
  • Identify key facts in and take notes from a non-fiction text.
GEOGRAPHY:
  • To develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
  • To identify the names and locations of the countries in the West Indies.
MEMORY WORK:
Geography: We'll continue memorizing the names and locations of some countries in the West Indies. 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 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. 
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

Poetry: This quarter, we'll work on memorizing and reciting Proverbs 2:1-11 (NIV). 


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.