He [Benjamin Franklin] was the eldest signer of the Declaration of Independence, and when he finished signing the document, he joked, "Gentlemen, we must now all hang together, or we shall most assuredly all hang separately." --U.S. Army Center of Military History
NEWS:
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:
POETRY In Q4W7 scholars will begin 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 W6. Scholars will read chapters 15-16.
In the COMPOSITION program for the week will consist of starting our final 5 paragraph essay project for the year.
In GRAMMAR, we will use the time to work on our 5 paragraph essays.
In LATIN AND GREEK ROOTS we have 2 roots this week; the test is Thursday, May 1st:
Monday
mal/mis = bad
mal ice – (n) the intention or desire to do evil
mal func tion (v) to fail to function normally or satisfactorily/ or (n) a failure to function
mis spell (v) to spell incorrectly
mis take (n) an action or judgement that is misguided or wrong
mis be have (v) to fail to conduct oneself in a manner that is acceptable to others
Tuesday
bonus = good
bo nus (n) something extra good
boun ty (n) plenty or reward
boon (n) a thing that is good or beneficial
bon vo yage (adj & n) French expression to wish someone a good journey
bo na fide (adj) Latin phrase meaning “in good faith,” most often used to mean “genuine” today
Math:
In Math, we will are reviewing Chapters 6-7 from the units earlier this year. This includes Fractions and Decimals.
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 W7 Scholars will read chapters 14-16 in-class covering the Declaration of Independence, roles of women and black Americans in the Revolutionary War, and Washington's Plan to win the war.
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 continue to look at the human body continuing on to the respiratory system.
W7
W6
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