Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade January 4-8

Bible: As students begin studying Numbers, the next book of the Old Testament, they will see God's concern for order. God is big on organization as we will see when he organized the Israelites into tribes and groups. We will also see the results of a complaining spirit and how God meets the needs of Hebrew children as they wonder in the desert for 40 years. Bible memory is Psalm 1:1-6 set for Friday, Jan. 8. There will not be a Bible quiz this week.

Spelling: The pre-test and final test are set for Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Spelling sentences for list 14 are due Thursday, Jan. 7. For the word list, look at the previous Chapman's Chit Chat.

Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled The Land I Lost, pgs. 338-347. This is a reading about a boy who had to leave his homeland because of war. It provides the reader with the understanding that immigrants feel lonely for the lands they left. The reading comprehension quiz is set for Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Grammar lessons will highlight identifying subjects, verbs, and prepositional phrases in sentences as well as diagramming these sentence parts.

Writing Workshop time will be focused on learning about writing a new genre called tall tale. Students will develop a unbelievable "character" that can do things which are exaggerated. Additionally, it is time to choose a writing to enter into the ACSI writing festival. More to come on this later!

Math: Lessons this week focus on fraction estimation, adding/subtracting fraction with common denominators and unlike denominators.

History: Students will begin preparing to teach their assigned chapter to the class on the original 13 colonies. Each group will develop notes, graphs, and writings to share with the class. The graphs are due this Friday, Jan. 8.

Science: We will take a break for awhile to focus on history.

Other:
*ACSI speech meet memorization - You will practice in front of your classmates on each of the following dates:
By Jan. 13, 1/4 of speech should be memorized.
By Jan. 20 1/2 of speech should be memorized.
By Jan. 27 all of speech should be memorized.
*LCS all school speech meet Tuesday, Feb. 2.
*Winter Camp - Mancelona, MI Thursday-Friday, Feb. 4-5.

Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade December 21-22

Bible: We will continue to look at the book of Leviticus and understand how God organized the tribes of Israel in their worship and everyday living. Psalm 1:1-6 is due on Friday, Jan. 8.

Spelling: Spelling list 14 words are personality terms. The pre-test is set for Wednesday, Jan. 6 and the final test for Friday, Jan. 8. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, Jan. 7.

energetic, enthusiastic, optimistic, generous, timid, despondent, disorganized trustworthy, creative, serious, humorous, conceited, irresponsible, individuality, faithful, dependable, honorable, diligent, reliable, humility, pessimistic, encouraged, emotional, Hosea, Joel, compassionate, considerate, conscientious, integrity, congenial, zealous, obstinate, character, skeptical gullible

Language Arts: Grammar lessons will review diagramming of simple and compound sentences and locating subjects and verbs in simple and compound sentences.

There will not be a reading selection this week.

Writing Workshop time will provide time to write in their journals.

Math: The chapter 5 test is set for Tuesday, Dec. 22.

History: Students are studying the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. They will be preparing graphs, notes, and writings to present to the class after Christmas vacation.

Science: Chapter 3 test on Genetics is set for Monday, Dec. 21.

Other:
*Christmas Caroling Tuesday, Dec. 22 @ 10:45 am. Permission slip needed.
*Christmas Birthday Party for Jesus Tuesday, Dec. 22 @ 1:45 pm. Remember to bring your gift to exchange.
*Work on ACSI poem, speech, or Bible memory over Christmas vacation. Each student will present at least a portion of their reading by Jan. 13, more on Jan. 20, and the entire reading by Jan. 27.

Livingston Christian Schools Fifth Grade December 14-18

Bible: After learning about the tabernacle and its symbolic furniture, students will now study the types of Levitical offerings the priests offered as sacrifices to God. We will discuss how we can apply this understanding to our lives today even though we no longer make animal sacrifices. Psalm 1:1-5 and Bible quiz 10 are set for Friday, December 18.

Spelling: List 13 words are health and medical terms. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, Dec. 17. The pre-test and final test are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

disease, medicine, physician, pharmacy, surgeon, ambulance, patient, physical, prescription, stomachache, pneumonia, fracture, appendicitis, sanitary, tonsillitis, virus, laboratory, therapy, remedy, improvement, hospital, infection, clinic, Ezekiel, Daniel, prediatrician, orthopedics, orthosdontist, optometrist, hygiene, vaccination, epidemic, convalesce, contagious, noncommunicable.

Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled The Night Journey, pgs. 314-337. In this story, we observe the author's use of suspense and dialogue. A comprehension quiz is due Thursday, December 17.

Grammar lessons provide practice in locating out-of-the-ordinary subjects and verbs, identifying the four types of sentences, and diagramming subjects/verbs.

Writing Workshop time will be devoted to learning how to write the bibliography for the position paper. The position paper typed rough draft is due December 18 or before. The sooner you get it to me, the more quickly I can return it you with final editing suggestions. The final paper is due Tuesday, December 22. Check your final paper with the rubric I gave you so you can get a "4" paper!!! Students will also enjoy journal writing just for fun.

Math: Lessons this week highlight concepts such as mixed numbers and improper fractions, and changing decimals to fractions. The next math test will be Tuesday, December 22.

History: This week students will be assigned groups to work on the next history project. Each group will be assigned a portion of the next chapters to teach the class about the New England colonies that developed after Jamestown and Plymouth were established. The project will be due after Christmas sometime.

Science: On Monday December 21, a science test will given over chapter 3 - Traits of Living Things. Notes are available in the science binders.

Other:
*Monday afternoon musical practice 1:30
*Tuesday musical performance, 6:15 arrival of 5th graders
*Congratulations to Christopher for the top score on the analogy meet
*Christmas caroling to neighbors on Monday or Tuesday - December 21 or 22. If any parents would like to accompany us, I'll be sending more details home soon. We usually go to a house right near the school and to a church down the road. All locations are within walking distance.
*Don't forget your secret pal this week!!! Jesus' birthday party is scheduled for Tuesday, December 22.

Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade December 7-11

Bible: The Israelites have miraculously been freed by God from Eygpt, but because they lack faith, wander in the desert for years. During this time, they continue to doubt God by making poor choices. Additionally, we learn how God directed them to worship Him in the building of the first Tabernacle. On Friday, December 11, Bible Quiz 9 and Psalm 1:1-4 will be tested.

Spelling: List 12 words are animal terms. The pre-test and final test are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, December 10.

vertebrates, rhinoceros, chimpanzee, coyote, giraffe, kangaroo, leopard, jaguar, cougar, llama, porcupine, porpoise, ostrich, opossum, penguin, platypus, tortoise, iguana, chameleon, squirrel, armadillo, fauna, mosquitoes, Jeremiah, Lamentations, amphibian, zoology, veterinarian, mammal, pachyderm, bovine, feline, canine, instinct, intelligence.

Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled The West Side, pgs. 284-295. In this story, the main character learns that just because he might not live in his native homeland, his family hertitage can still be precious. Students will observe the author's use of character development. The comprehension quiz is due Thursday, December 10.

Writing Workshop time will be devoted to completing the position paper which is due Friday, December 18. The final copy should be typed, double-spaced including sources cited in a bibliography.

Math: Lessons this week will highlight concepts such as equivalent fractions, least common multiples, ordering fractions from least to greatest, mixed numbers, and improper fractions.

History: The next lessons will focus on the development of the English colonies. They are divided into New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. In the coming weeks, students will be divided into groups to prepare to teach their classmates about the colonies they will be assigned.

Science: We will complete our study of traits and how they are passed from one generation to the next. Students will understand that there are two types of reproduction - sexual and asexual. They will learn about how genes are expressed as either dominant or recessive. They will understand how hybrids are developed. They will also learn how God made animals and plants to survive in their enviroments using camouflage, warning coloration, and minicry. The test will be scheduled for Friday, December 18.

Other:
*Analogy meet Wednesday, Dec. 9
*Christmas Shop for 5th Grade, Friday, Dec. 11
*Christmas musical practice, Friday, Dec. 11 and Monday, Dec. 14
*Christmas program Tuesday, December 15.
*Secret Pal gift each week until Christmas party
*Book-it reading for December