Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade January 11-15
Bible: We have learned how God told Moses to organize the Israelites in their wilderness camp. This week we will apply these principles to our lives by reflecting on how we can better organize ourselves to be pleasing to God. Additionally, we learned how the Israelites complained even when God was providing for them. We will seek to learn ways to reverse complaining in our lives. Bible memory of Psalm 1:1-6 is complete, but now it's time to internalize the message of the passage. On Friday, Jan. 15 students will write at least three sentences explaining the meaning of these verses. On Wednesday, Jan. 13 Bible quiz 11 will be given.
Spelling: List 15 words are education terms. The pre-test and final test will be scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, Jan. 14. Many students are now completing them over the weekend. That's great planning!!!!
education, university, college, elementary, secondary, graduation, diploma studious, library, mathematics, professor, repetition, encyclopedia, dictionary, history, principal, examination, kindergarten, language, instructor, coach, cheerleaders, pep club, Amos, Obadiah, illiterate, scholar, curriculum, faculty, tuition, thesaurus, philosophy, comprehension, aisle, I'll
Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled Parmele, pgs. 348-353. The author's use of elaboration provides an excellent example of detailed description. The comp. check will be due Thursday, Jan. 14.
Grammar lessons continue to focus on locating subject and verbs in sentences and then diagramming them.
Writing workshop time will allow students write on various topics in their journals. Additionally, we will begin a new project of writing a tall tale. Discussion will center on the elements of tall tale and then planning the writing using brainstorming techniques. The top four ACSI entries will be announced this week and prepared to send to the district meet.
Math: This weeks lessons will review previous material such as adding and subtracting fraction with unlike denominators and a new lesson on measures of time. The chapter 6 test will be scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18.
History: The past week was consumed with students preparing the materials they will use to teach the class about the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies during the Colonial Period. This week the "writing" portion of the project is due. Many have started, and some have already finished their rough draft. They had the option of writing a letter, a news paper article, or a character sketch from the period in at least three paragraphs. The rough draft is due Wednesday, Jan. 13. Additionally, students will design their teaching methods and props for presentation on Friday, Jan. 15.
Science: How do living things interact with their environment? Which type of biome do you live in? Can you find your way around a food web? In the coming weeks, we'll be answering these questions!!
Other:
*Last week I forgot to mention how I was overwhelmed with your Christmas generosity and thoughtfulness. I believe I sent thank yous to all, but just wanted to say so again!!!!!! You guys are amazing. Love you all very much!!
*ACSI Speech memorization: 1/4 of speech memorized by Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1/2 memorized by Wednesday, Jan. 20, and all of it memorized by Wednesday, Jan. 27. Final LCS speech meet on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
*Thursday, Jan. 14 - Marble reward party has turned into a party for the first graders of LCS!! That's very cool!! The fifth graders are planning a fun-filled hour of snacks, games, skits, and crafts for our little friends down the hall. Make sure you plan to bring your supplies to school by Wednesday, Jan. 13. I am in need of a parent volunteer to help oversee a portion of the party time.
*Winter Camp at AuSable Institute is fast approaching!! It is scheduled for Thursday-Friday, Feb. 4-5 in Mancelona, MI. It is $100 per student and $100 per parent chaperone. Please be thinking about being a chaperone. I definately need at least 1-2 dads to go and moms are certainly welcome too. Please see attached sheet for details and acitivities. It's NOT just standing out in the cold; it's a beautiful setting with lots of time inside and outside!!!
*New analogy words have arrived. We will begin to study these to prepare for the next meet set for early March.
Spelling: List 15 words are education terms. The pre-test and final test will be scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, Jan. 14. Many students are now completing them over the weekend. That's great planning!!!!
education, university, college, elementary, secondary, graduation, diploma studious, library, mathematics, professor, repetition, encyclopedia, dictionary, history, principal, examination, kindergarten, language, instructor, coach, cheerleaders, pep club, Amos, Obadiah, illiterate, scholar, curriculum, faculty, tuition, thesaurus, philosophy, comprehension, aisle, I'll
Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled Parmele, pgs. 348-353. The author's use of elaboration provides an excellent example of detailed description. The comp. check will be due Thursday, Jan. 14.
Grammar lessons continue to focus on locating subject and verbs in sentences and then diagramming them.
Writing workshop time will allow students write on various topics in their journals. Additionally, we will begin a new project of writing a tall tale. Discussion will center on the elements of tall tale and then planning the writing using brainstorming techniques. The top four ACSI entries will be announced this week and prepared to send to the district meet.
Math: This weeks lessons will review previous material such as adding and subtracting fraction with unlike denominators and a new lesson on measures of time. The chapter 6 test will be scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18.
History: The past week was consumed with students preparing the materials they will use to teach the class about the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies during the Colonial Period. This week the "writing" portion of the project is due. Many have started, and some have already finished their rough draft. They had the option of writing a letter, a news paper article, or a character sketch from the period in at least three paragraphs. The rough draft is due Wednesday, Jan. 13. Additionally, students will design their teaching methods and props for presentation on Friday, Jan. 15.
Science: How do living things interact with their environment? Which type of biome do you live in? Can you find your way around a food web? In the coming weeks, we'll be answering these questions!!
Other:
*Last week I forgot to mention how I was overwhelmed with your Christmas generosity and thoughtfulness. I believe I sent thank yous to all, but just wanted to say so again!!!!!! You guys are amazing. Love you all very much!!
*ACSI Speech memorization: 1/4 of speech memorized by Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1/2 memorized by Wednesday, Jan. 20, and all of it memorized by Wednesday, Jan. 27. Final LCS speech meet on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
*Thursday, Jan. 14 - Marble reward party has turned into a party for the first graders of LCS!! That's very cool!! The fifth graders are planning a fun-filled hour of snacks, games, skits, and crafts for our little friends down the hall. Make sure you plan to bring your supplies to school by Wednesday, Jan. 13. I am in need of a parent volunteer to help oversee a portion of the party time.
*Winter Camp at AuSable Institute is fast approaching!! It is scheduled for Thursday-Friday, Feb. 4-5 in Mancelona, MI. It is $100 per student and $100 per parent chaperone. Please be thinking about being a chaperone. I definately need at least 1-2 dads to go and moms are certainly welcome too. Please see attached sheet for details and acitivities. It's NOT just standing out in the cold; it's a beautiful setting with lots of time inside and outside!!!
*New analogy words have arrived. We will begin to study these to prepare for the next meet set for early March.
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