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
News:
Please look through your homes and children's rooms for books that belong to the classroom or school library. Please get those returned ASAP. Please feel free to re-home in our classroom library any chapter books your children are finished with! We are grateful to replace lost books!
Reading journals are due this week with 30 books read.
Carry On Mr. Bowditch Party: Thank you to everyone who has already donated to the Mr. Bowditch Party. We are still in need of donations to cover the cost of the party. If you are able to donate, please send money via Venmo to @LisaDeLong7 (last four of cell is 2314) or email Lisapdelong@gmail.com to coordinate cash.
Fourth Grade Homework Expectations
It is the scholar's responsibility to regularly communicate with their parents about any missing assignments. Students receive a daily notification of any late work.
Dress Code Notes:
Your scholars are growing! Please make sure their shirts are long enough to stay tucked in. If you need to buy the next size, reach out to PSO used uniforms.
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 W9. 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 Women's Roles in the Revolution about the Firebrands of the American Revolution. Scholars will finish in Q4W9. We will also continue to hone our summarizing skills with 2 written summaries.
In GRAMMAR, we will return to the WOL grammar curriculum with analyzing and diagramming compound sentences. We will also review simple and complete subjects and predicates.
In LATIN AND GREEK ROOTS we have our final Roots test on Thursday, May 15th covering all 71 roots definitions. Scholars should use their Roots Cards and Roots Lists in their journals to study appropriately.
Math:
In Math, we will finish up reviewing chapters 9 and 10 of the curriculum with a final test on that content.
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.
W9
W8
Story of Us: Battle of Saratoga
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
The Birth of the American Revolution
Paul Revere Wasn't the Only Midnight Rider
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 explore their creative sides while they teach their classmates with creative presentations of 3 famous, historical scientists. Students will read and present on George Washington Carver, Elizabeth Blackwell and Michael Faraday.
Nat. Geo Kids George Washington Carver
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