"It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"-- Patrick Henry, March 20, 1775
NEWS:
4A and 4C still need chaperones for the 4/30 Field Trip. Please sign up even if you attended the first trip. Thanks!
4A Link
https://archwaychandler.configio.com/pd/5361?code=gI855VnjnV
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-The Fourth Grade will perform Paul Revere's Ride on 4/23 at 10am in the MPR. Please make sure to arrive early enough to check-in and make sure you are Raptor Cleared.
Tuesday, April 14th is the AASA ELA and Math part 2. Please ensure scholars are fed, rested and present. There is no hw the night prior to testing.
Dress Code Notes:
Your scholars are growing! Please make sure their shirts are long enough to stay tucked in and their skirts come to the knee. If you need to buy the next size, reach out to PSO used uniforms.
CURRICULUM:
ELA:
POETRY New Poem, "George Washington" is due the week of 4/27, performed with a partner.
Scholars should continue reciting PRR stanzas 1-13 to practice for the performance on 4/23.
LITERATURE We will continue reading "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" in W5. Scholars will read chapters 10-11.
In the COMPOSITION program for the week will consist of make-up time for AASA preparation.
In GRAMMAR, we will utilize the time to work on reviewing grammar elements like subject and object pronouns and work from our WOL books pages 58-59.
In LATIN AND GREEK ROOTS we have 2 roots this week, the test is Friday, April 17th:
Monday
corpus/corporis – body
cor po real (adj) pertaining to the body
corpse (n) dead body
cor pus cle (n) small part of the body
in cor por ate (v) to make into a body
corps (n) a military division organized as a body
Tuesday
scio/scitum – know, understand
sci ence (n) knowledge of the natural world through observation and experiment
sci en tist (n) a person with expert knowledge of science
con science (n) an inner feeling or voice that guides right and wrong behavior
om nis cient (adj) knowing everything.
con sci en tious (adj) wishing to do what is right, especially to do something well and thoroughly
Math:
In Math, we will are finishing and reviewing chapter 10 concpets. Scholars will take a test on Thursday and submit blue books for grading.
Students should 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 W5 we read the textbook chapters 11 and 12 in class, focusing on the Intolerable Acts and "shot heard round the world" at the Battle at Lexington and Concord. There is a comprehension check in W7 over the events of the night of April 18/19, 1775.
In Q4, scholars will take a deeper look at the "Big Question" at the beginning of each chapter. They will create notecards for each chapter with the "BQ" and notes with the section headings. This is to help prepare scholars for the nightly "BQ" homework assignments in Fifth Grade.
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
W4
First Continental Congress 1774
Liberty's Kids Boston Tea Party and Intolerable Acts (combined parts 1 and 2)
Liberty's Kids First Continental Congress 1774
Boston Tea Party SchoolHouse Rock
Boston Massacre SchoolHouse Rock
W3
Crispus Attucks and Boston Massacre
W2
W1
The Original 13 Colonies for Kids
The Founding of the 13 Colonies
The French and Indian War Explained
Science:
Scholars will examine blood types on Wednesday and the role of the Liver and Spleen in the circulatory system on Thursday. 4th grade has a special presentation on Friday by Dr. Cheroske.
W5
W4
Cardiovascular System Resource
W2
W1
The Heart and Circulatory System
Remember, the blog is updated weekly. Be sure to come back frequently to see any upcoming events or changes in fourth grade.