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:
Field Trip- Thursday, 4/30
No School- Friday, 5/1
5/21 Carry On Mr. Bowditch Party: Please sign up to help here:
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 Scholars will perform "George Washington" with a partner this week. In Q4W8 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 W7. 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 5-6 from the units earlier this year. This includes Fractions and Mixed Numbers.
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 describe in detail what happened in Boston and outlying areas on the night of April 18th and 19th 1775. This is the Comprehension Check on Wednesday. Scholars will also read chapter 15 in-class covering the roles of women and Black Americans in the Revolutionary 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. Scholars are responsible to know the path of air and its structures and functions, the 2 functions of breathing, and the difference between respiration and breathing.
W7
Parts of the Respiratory System | Overview
W6
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