“The difficulty of passing the river in a very severe night, and their march through a violent storm of snow and hail, did not in the least abate their ardor; but, when they came to the charge, each seemed to vie with the other in pressing forward; and were I to give a preference to any particular corps, I should do great injustice to the others,” praised George Washington of the Crossing of the Delaware, December 26th, 1776
NEWS:
This is our 4A Student Teacher, Ms. Pettit's last week at Archway Chandler. Please help wish her well on her next journey. She will be teaching 1st grade next year in Queen Creek!
See her teaching registries here:
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 Q4W8 scholars will continue a new poem for fourth grade, Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night". It is due 5/16. 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 17-19.
In the COMPOSITION program for the week will consist of pre-writing and writing a rough draft and final draft of an essay about Women's Roles in the Revolution or about the Firebrands of the American Revolution. Scholars will finish in Q4W8.
In GRAMMAR, we will use time to work on essays.
In LATIN AND GREEK ROOTS we have 2 roots this week:
Monday
dia = across, through, between, apart
di ag on al (n) line between two non-adjacent corners in a figure of four or more sides (gony=knee)
dia mond (n) the hardest natural substance; a shape with four straight sides of equal length, forming two opposite wide angles and two opposite narrow angles
di a gram (n) a cross section drawing (graph-write draw)
di ag no sis (n) thorough knowledge (gnosis-knowledge)
di a logue (n) conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie
Tuesday
discipulus = student, pupil
dis ci ple (n) someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
dis ci pline (v) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice
dis ci pli nar y (adj) enforcing discipline.
un dis ci plined (adj) lacking in discipline; uncontrolled in behavior
dis ci pli nar i an (n) a person who believes in firm discipline (ian=one who)
Math:
In Math, we will review chapters 8-10 are taking a quiz on Chapters 7 and 8.
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 W8 we are reading chapters 16-18 and writing the BQ cards as well as making folds for our lapbooks.
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 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 5/9 in W8.
W7
W6
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