Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade March 1-5

Bible: As we move along in our study of the Old Testament, the book of Ruth is next. This book provides a glimpse into the lives of the Israelites during the time of the Judges, but it is a more personal account of a specific family. Students not only see God working in a nation but in the lives of individuals. Quiz 16 and the "message" test of Isaiah 40:26-31 is set for Friday, March 5.


Spelling: List 22 words are military terms. The pre-test and final test are set for Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, March 4.


colonel, radar, specialist, navigation, astronaut, artillery, corps, promotion, uniform, submarine, helicopter, opponent, inspection, barracks, soldier, missile, conqueror, personnel, volunteer, satellite, sergeant, lieutenant, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, neutral, maneuvers, logistics quarter martial alliance rendezvous, strategy, medal, meddle


Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled Alberic the Wise, pgs. 326-345. This story illustrates the how the journey of life can bring us both factual knowledge and inner wisdom. Using this text, students will have the opportunity to review how applying God's wisdom is the ultimate goal for our lives. The comprehension quiz is due Thursday, March 4.


Grammar lessons continue to focus on comma, apostrophe, and colon usage.


Writing workshop time will provide students to play with words to develop their best poetry for the week. On Tuesday, March 9 each student will submit 6 typed poems as follows based on a theme which each student will select this week.

1 Haiku or VIP poem

1 Couplet (At least 6 lines)

1 Limerick (At least 2 stanzas)

1 I'm From Poem

2 Free verse or your own choice

Math: This week we will review chapter 8 material for a test on Friday, March 5.


History: After the French and Indian War, Great Britain gained much territory in North America. In order to help pay for the war, King George placed heavy taxes on the colonists and created laws limited their pioneer spirit. Colonists made every effort to communicate their views and wishes to the King, but he often refused to consider their requests. Colonists continued to hope for peace, but they soon realized they may have to plan for war. Will the colonies unite against Great Britain? Will they seek to be free from their mother country? Students have notes to begin studying for the next history test in several weeks.


Science: Students will analyze the relationship of environmental change and catastrophic events, such as floods and volcanic eruptions, to species extinction. We will also look at how human activities cause the destruction of ecosystems, and what we can do prevent continued devastation.


Other:
*Potato Soup lunch today
*District speech meet March 12
*Math Olympics March 17

February 22-26

Bible: This lpast week students have been studying the pattern of sin, slavery, repentance, and deliverance found in the book of Judges. They have come to understand that God, in his mercy, provided "judges" to lead the people back to Himself. One of those judges, Gideon, was used greatly by God even though he lacked faith the first time God asked him to fight their enemy. Bible quiz 15 and Isaiah 40:26-31 is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 26. Additionally, this is a special week called Spiritual Life Week in which a time is set aside for chapel each day. A speaker named "Gifty" will join us each day.

Spelling: List 20 words are government terms. The spelling pre-test and final test are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, Feb. 25.

resurrection, eternity, Jerusalem, archangel, tabernacle, crucifixion, Jehovah, atonement, testament, prophetic, Messiah, righteous, salvation, altar, Christianity, deity, commandment, Savior, disciple, judgment, tomb, omnipotent, Bethlehem, Galilee, Nahum, redeem, chasten, epistle, parable, covenant, Nativity, exalt, assurance, prodigal, wasteful

Language Arts: The reading selection is entitled When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw, pgs. 312-325. This folk tale has its roots in Jewish cultural tradition. "Schlemiel" is a Yiddish term meaning "a foolish person."

Grammar lessons continue to focus on commas, apostrophe and colon usage.

Writing Workshop time will be devoted to learning about various forms of poetry while giving students the opportunity to write some of their own. In several weeks, students will have selected and typed their best work to present in a poetry portfolio for a grade.

Math: Concepts include proportions, understanding percent, and finding the percent of a number

History: After the colonies were established, disagreements weren't too far behind. Conflict over land in North America led to a war between Britain and France. This war was called the French and Indian War. Britain refused to allow colonists to settle on new land west of the Appalachian Mountains. As a result, many colonists spoke out against new laws that were passed by the British Parliament such as the sugar act, the stamp act, and the intolerable acts.

Science: Students will analyze the relationship of environmental change and catastrophic events, such as floods and volcanic eruptions, to species extinction. We will also look at how human activities cause the destruction of ecosystems, and what we can do prevent continued devastation.

Other:
*Spiritual Life Week this week daily 8:25-9:10 AM
*Book report due Friday, Feb. 26
*Progress Reports coming home Friday, Feb. 26
*Chili valentine lunch TODAY

February 15-19

Bible: Sin always brings suffering into the lives of God's people. In the book of Judges, we have the ability to observe a pattern in Israel's history that can be applied to our own lives. First, the people fell into sin which led to slavery. Then, afterward, they would cry out to God in repentance or forgiveness. Finally, God delivered them from the bondage of slavery. We will discuss how these same pattern can affect our lives today. Students will receive notes for Bible quiz 15 to be given on Monday, Feb. 22. Bible memory from Isaiah 40:26-30 is due Friday, Feb. 19.

Spelling: L20 terms are government words. The pre-test and final test are set for Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, February 18.

government, senate, Supreme Court, parliament, campaign, congress, constitution, amendment, committee, treasury, House of Representatives, veto, majority, republic, election, ballot, citizenship, democracy, unanimous, candidate, nominee, embassy, authority, Jonah, Micah, federal, quorum, ambassador, inaugurated, legislative, judicial, executive, Cabinet, conservative, liberal

Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled The Adventures of Odysseus, pgs. 294-309. This story comes from the Odyssey, one of the oldest known poems, from Greek mythology. This ancient story has endured through the centuries because of the universal themes such as hope, fear, courage, and the realities of life and death. Literary devices include plot and functions of heroes. The comprehension quiz is due Friday, Feb. 19.

Grammar lessons will highlight comma, apostrophe, colon, and hyphen usage.

Writing Workshop time will be devoted to learning about types/forms of poetry. Students will write a collection of various types of poems.

Math: Lessons include: ratios, rates, proportions, and scale drawings.

History: After the colonies were established, disaggrements weren't too far behind. Conflict over land in North America led to a war between Britain and France. This war was called the French and Indian War. Britain refused to allow colonists to settle on new land west of the Appalachian Mountains. As a result, many colonists spoke out against new laws that were passed by the British Parliament.

Science: Test on Chapter 4 set for Tuesday, Feb. 16. Next week, students will analyze the relationship of environmental change and catastrophic events, such as floods and volcanic eruptions, to species extinction. We will also look at how human activities cause the destruction of ecosystems, and what we can do prevent continued devastation.

Other:
*Analogy Meet Thursday, Feb. 18
*3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Fun-Raiser, Feb. 19-20. Sign your team up today!!!
*Spiritual Life Week, Feb. 22-26, with special guest "Gifty."

Livingston Christian Schools 5th Grade February 8-12

Bible: The Israelites are settling the land God has given to them under the leadership of Joshua and Caleb. We will see how they experienced defeat due to sin, but also enjoyed victory as they were obedient to God. On Friday, Feb. 12 students will write Isaiah 40:26-28 from memory and also take Bible quiz 14.

Spelling: List 19 are English words borrowed from other languages. The word list can be found on the previous Chapmans-Chit-Chat. Spelling sentences are due Thursday, Feb. 11.

Language Arts: The reading selection this week is entitled The Voyage of Christopher Columbus, pgs. 282-293. In this text, the author demonstrates how to use definitions within a story. The comprehension quiz is due Thursday, Feb. 11.

A grammar test is set for Tuesday, Feb. 9. The test will cover simple and compound sentences and simple and compound subjects and verbs.

Writing Workshop will provide time for students to reflect on their experience at AuSable Institute. A three paragraph essay (five sentences in each) is due Friday, Feb. 12. It should be typed, double spaced in font 12. The first paragraph should focus on three things you did, the second paragraph should be about three things you learned, and the final paragraph should highlight what you enjoyed the most. I would like to publish portions of what you write in the Falcon Cry so do your best work!!

Math: Chapter 7 test is set for Wednesday, Feb. 10. Chapter 8 concepts include ratios, rates, and proportions.

History: After the colonies were established, disaggrements weren't too far behind. Conflict over land in North America led to a war between Britain and France. This war was called the French and Indian War. Britain refused to allow colonists to settle on new land west of the Appalachian Mountains. As a result, many colonists spoke out against new laws that were passed by the British Parliament.

Science: The chapter 4 science test will be set for Tuesday, Feb. 16. Notes will be provided for students this week as we review concepts such as biomes, community, ecosystem, food web, food chain, and population.

Other:
*Valentine Party, Friday, Feb. 12.
*Thursday, February 18 second analogy meet
*February 19-20 Fun-Raiser 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament all ages can play
*Spiritual Life Week coming soon!