On the evening of October 14 [1781], after incessant artillery pounding to weaken their defenses, American and French forces assaulted Redoubts #9 and #10. Washington chose to launch the attack on a moonless night adding to the element of surprise. Soldiers were told not to load or prime their weapons so as not to alert the enemy. The password for the assault was “Rochambeau,” which the Americans translated as “Rush on boys!” The operation commenced with a diversionary attack on a redoubt further to the north of Yorktown at 6:30 pm, giving the appearance that the town itself was to be stormed. --The Battle of Yorktown
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Reminder:
-All late assignments will receive a 10% deduction per day late in Q2-4.
NEWS:
Dress Code Notes:
Only school logo sweaters are allowed to be worn in the building. Non-dress code sweaters/fleeces/jackets can be worn at recess only and must be in their backpack/cubby while in the building. Now that the weather is getting cooler, remember that long sleeve shirts worn underneath a polo can be white, maroon, navy, or black. Black or blue leggings are allowed under skirts, but they should reach the sock line (not capri length).
CURRICULUM:
ELA:
In Q4W9 scholars will perform a new poem for fourth grade, Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night". In previous years we performed "If" by Rudyard Kipling (a great one!) which they now perform in Fifth Grade. This is the final poem of the year, let's make it the best!
LITERATURE We will continue reading "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" in W8. Scholars will read chapters 20-23.
In the COMPOSITION program for the week will consist of writing a rough and final draft of an essay about the virtue of Nathaniel Bowditch or about the Firebrands of the American Revolution. Scholars will finish in Q4W9.
In GRAMMAR, we will use time to work on essays.
In LATIN AND GREEK ROOTS we have our final Roots test on Friday, May 17 covering all 76 roots definitions. Scholars should use their Roots Cards and Roots Lists in their journals to study appropriately.
Math:
In Math, we will are taking a final Singapore assessment as well as 4 Math Facts tests to provide data with how well scholars performed in 4th grade math.
Students may review 4th Grade Math concepts on Khan Academy.
All scholars should be studying Math Facts nightly for 10-15 minutes, especially division.
History:
In History in W9 we are reading chapters 19-20 and writing the BQ cards as well as making folds for our lapbooks. Scholars will finish their Lapbooks and submit for grading.
W7
Revolutionary War Contributions by Women, Native and Black Americans
W6
Discussion of Creating Olive Branch Petition in Continental Congress
The Vote for Independence 1776
W5
Shot Heard Round the World SchoolHouse Rock
Liberty's Kids Shot Heard Round the World 106
Liberty's Kids Midnight Ride 105
Liberty's Kids Liberty or Death 104
Science:
Scholars will continue to look at the respiratory system. Scholars are preparing for the final Comprehension Check on the functions of the respiratory system. They should focus on the path of air from the nose/mouth all the way to the alveoli sacs deep in the lungs where diffusion occurs. The check is on 5/15 in W9.
Prompt: Describe the path of air. Include all important parts of the respiratory system in order. Include the function of each part. Describe the gas exchange that takes place. What are the 2 functions of the respiratory system?
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