5th Grade (T/Th): November 2026

Fortis 5th Grade - Week 14 (November 10-16, 2026)

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 14	Tuesday 11/10/2026	Wednesday 11/11/2026	Thursday 11/12/2026	Friday 11/13/2026	Monday 11/16/2026
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 39	Read and discuss Psalm 40-41. Answer questions in booklet.	Psalm 42-43	Read and discuss Psalm 44-45. Answer questions in booklet.	Complete honesty and integrity Virtue Reflection questions in booklet.
Math	Multiplication and Division of Fractions Quiz. FP-S. Ch7, L1 (Fractions and Measurement Conversions) - TG p224-226; TB p167-171	FP-S. Ch7, L1 (Fractions and Measurement Conversions) - WB Ex1, p157, #1, #2-3, #4-9	FP-S. Ch7, L2 (Fractions and Area) - TG p227-229; TB p172-175; WB Ex2, p161-162, #5-6 only.	FP-S. Ch7, L3 (Practice A) - TG p230; TB p176-177	Quick Skills Review. Parents, please check (key is in documents folder) and have students make all corrections before turning in.
Spelling		STEP 13: Review card box. Dictate sentences 5-8.	STEP 13: Quiz	STEP 14: New teaching. Dictate words.	STEP 14: Dictate sentences 1-4.
Grammar	Ch13, L1 - fragments	Ch13, L2 - Jingle Time and Grammar Time only. Ch13, L3 - Grammar Time only (NOTE: We'll do Skill Time for these lessons tomorrow.)	Ch13, L2 & L3 (Skill Time only)- simple sentences with complex parts; compound sentences	Ch13, L4 - Jingle Time and Test Time for practice only (Skip Ex3&7)
Writing/Vocab	VOCAB WORDS: stirring, affirm, tyrant, adept
Writing/Vocab	Read aloud a few Ben Franklin Rough Draft paragraphs Choose best Topic Sentence and Clincher and Award Finnesha!	L11 - Vocab activities for "stirring" and "affirm"	Friendly Letter Quiz	L11 - Complete the vocab activities for the words "tyrant" and "adept."
Reading	Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Reading	Read aloud.	Read Ch7-8. Orally narrate and discuss.	Read aloud.	Read Ch9-10. Orally narrate and discuss.	Read Ch11-12. Orally narrate and discuss.
Latin	Ch12 Quiz Ch13 - Complete p93-95 to see how many words you still need to commit to memory.	Ch13 - Complete p96-97.	Ch13 - Review games	Ch13 - Complete review on p98-100. No test/quiz next week, but I will be checking to see that homework has been completed in your books, so make sure you catch up on anything you haven't finished.
History	Practice Declaration of Independence recitation	Read Ch15 - More Stories of the Revolution. TL Card and jingle: American Revolution Practice Declaration of Independence recitation for tomorrow's assessment.	Declaration of Independence Recitations - Postponed to 12/3	HISTORY JOURNAL: Charleston, S.C., fell to the British in 1780. This was a bad defeat for the Americans. George Washington is hundreds of miles away, but he needs to know what happened. Pretend you are a spy assigned to send him a message in secret code that informs him of the defeat. Create a code, then write the message that includes the important facts in your journal. (Be sure to include the key to decode the message so I can grade it!)
Geography				Central America
Science	Watch Physical Science Videos 1st Work on packets and take notes as a class. PS Packet 2, p64-67 (Physical and chemical changes)	Read Archimedes, Ch3, p24-29 "Alexandria." Answer questions in homework packet.	Making Molecules Lab! Discuss Chemistry/ Periodic Table Atoms, Elements, Molecules Build Molecules (colored marshmallows and toothpicks, paper plates)	Read Archimedes, Ch 3, p30-38 "Alexandria." Answer questions in homework packet.
Memory Work	GEOGRAPHY: Central America map due 12/3 POETRY: The New Colossus Due for Recitation on 1/14 Updated MATH FACTS: Division Facts Test on 11/5 HISTORY: Declaration of Independence Recitation on 12/3 Updated KEY DATES: 1-14 Quiz on 12/1 SCIENCE: Temperatures, states of matter, atomic particles on 12/1 Updated

Dear Parents,

The students are so excited about the return of Operation Christmas Child this year. We have already put together two boxes (one for a 10-14 year old boy and one for a 10-14 year old girl) so we can start collecting. Keep in mind that each box is the size of a large shoe box, so all donated items need to be on the small size and able to fit in the boxes. However, if we get enough items, we can divide them up into more boxes and bring joy to more children.

We can begin collecting donations now, but all gifts must be brought to class by November 19th so we can pack them and send them off.

The boys wanted to donate to the boy box and the girls wanted to donate to our girl box, but feel free to donate to whichever box you would like.

Shoebox Gift Ideas:

Fun/Wow Items: Deflated soccer ball with pump, dolls and stuffed animals, shoes, toy cars, jump ropes and yo-yos, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries).

Practical Items: Toothbrushes, socks, combs, brushes, pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons, and markers. Notebooks, coloring books, solar calculators, sunglasses, hair accessories, flashlights.

Personalized: A note with photo, a prayer, or any other unique item.

To learn more about this awesome program and to get gift suggestions, visit:

https://samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I am so thankful to be co-teaching with you this year.

With gratitude, Mrs. B.

PS Ask your students about our "Jesus Project." They are very excited.

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:

Thursday, November 19 - Pizza/Spirit/DOGS Day/Operation Christmas Boxes due

Thursday, November 19 - Sixth Grade Shadow/Preview Day for our 5th Graders

Schedule:

9:00-12:55 - 5th Grade

12:55-1:25- - Lunch with the 6th graders

1:30-2:45 - Ancient History

2:50-4:00 - English

3:00-4:00 - Parent meeting where we will go over core classes, electives, and answer questions.

Week of November 22 - Thanksgiving Break

MATH:

To divide a whole number by a unit fraction.
To divide a whole number by a fraction.
To solve multi-step word problems involving division of a fraction by a whole number or a whole number by a fraction.
To practice multiplication and division of fractions.
To assess mastery of division facts.
To improve speed and accuracy of subtraction facts.

SPELLING:

To learn the most common way to spell the word ending /cŭl/: CAL.
To assess mastery of words ending in the sound of /cŭl/.

GRAMMAR:

To classify, compose, and diagram pattern 2 sentences (SNV-t DO) that include all the parts of speech.
To recognize direct objects in sentences and know that they are always paired with a transitive verb.
To recognize a direct object as a noun job.

WRITING/VOCABULARY:

To write strong topic sentences and clinchers.
To choose a topic from a given source text.
To select relevant facts and details from a source text to support a specific topic.

READING:

To be able to summarize a passage through written and oral narration.
To expand vocabulary.
To identify virtues, as well as elements of truth, beauty and goodness, in reading passages.
To cultivate a love for quality literature.
To engage in meaningful discussions.

LATIN:

To assess mastery of previously learned vocab words and maxim.
To learn ten new vocabulary words.
To translate sentences that include adjectives from Latin to English.
Recognize, classify, and diagram Latin sentences that include linking verbs and predicate adjectives.

HISTORY:

To be familiar with some of the key players and events of the American Revolution.
To identify, compare, and contrast the virtues and vices of key American leaders such as Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson.
To memorize a portion of the Declaration of Independence and describe its purpose, meaning, and significance on the world stage.

SCIENCE:

To describe the importance of having a standardized system of measurement.
To describe the difference between mass and weight.
To identify the boiling and freezing points of water, as well as average human body temperatures, on both the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.
To know that everything in the physical universe is composed of matter.
To describe the characteristics of matter.

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 of Central America.
To describe geographical and cultural features of the countries of Central America. (Banana Republic, Panama Canal; 125 miles from the ocean maximum, rain forests, Spanish speaking except for Belize, etc.)

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 - in student binders) recitation on 12/3 and 28 key dates 12/1. 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.

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.