Bible:
Memory Verse - Proverbs 3:5-7
We played a Bible game today to help us learn our Bible Books. It was a new Bible game, which is always a fun challenge for the kids to figure out how to make it biblical
Language Arts: Writing
We are working on identifying adjectives right now, and will begin working on using creative and good adjectives soon.
We had drafting time for our free write assigment.
Science:
We did our Half Moon Creek glass project during this time today.
Social Studies:
We learned about the many weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (#2 on the objectives) and learned about Shays' Rebellion.
Language Arts: Reading
It is day 15 of reading today
Math:
Lesson 50 - all problems
Times 9
We will be having a math test tomorrow!
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling- Sentences for first side of Lesson 12
Handwriting - Lesson 10 Day 2 & 3
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
11/29/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Proverbs 3:5-7
We read about Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac today, and saw how Isaac was a type, or representative of Jesus.
Language Arts: Writing
Students have begun brainstorming for their next Free Write assignment
Science:
We learned about the Stratosphere and the ozone layer today.
Social Studies:
We reviewed the problems with the Articles of Confederation and learned a few more today
We took 12 minutes today to begin working on our class decorations
Language Arts: Reading
Math:
Lesson 49 -
We did not do a timed test today because of practice for our christmas program
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - We missed our worksheet today due to program practice
Handwriting - Lesson 12 Day 2 & 3
Memory Verse - Proverbs 3:5-7
We read about Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac today, and saw how Isaac was a type, or representative of Jesus.
Language Arts: Writing
Students have begun brainstorming for their next Free Write assignment
Science:
We learned about the Stratosphere and the ozone layer today.
Social Studies:
We reviewed the problems with the Articles of Confederation and learned a few more today
We took 12 minutes today to begin working on our class decorations
Language Arts: Reading
Math:
Lesson 49 -
We did not do a timed test today because of practice for our christmas program
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - We missed our worksheet today due to program practice
Handwriting - Lesson 12 Day 2 & 3
11/28/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Proverbs 3:5-7
We are reading about Abraham's Ultimate Sacrifice
Language Arts: Writing
Grammar - We began working on identifying adjectives
We will begin writing a Free writing project tomorrow.
Today we went over our plans for Color Day on Friday, in which we chose black as our 'color'
We also went over our plans for decorating our classroom for Christmas.
Science:
We began a chapter on our atmosphere and the weather. Today we defined atmosphere and began a drawing of our the layers of our atmosphere.
Social Studies:
We are learning about the Articles of Confederation and the difficulties our country went through trying to figure out what type of government to create.
Language Arts: Reading
We began reading the book Swift Arrow together in class.
Math:
Lesson 48 - lettered problems only
Times 9
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Pre Test 12
Handwriting - Lesson 10 Day 1 & 2
Memory Verse - Proverbs 3:5-7
We are reading about Abraham's Ultimate Sacrifice
Language Arts: Writing
Grammar - We began working on identifying adjectives
We will begin writing a Free writing project tomorrow.
Today we went over our plans for Color Day on Friday, in which we chose black as our 'color'
We also went over our plans for decorating our classroom for Christmas.
Science:
We began a chapter on our atmosphere and the weather. Today we defined atmosphere and began a drawing of our the layers of our atmosphere.
Social Studies:
We are learning about the Articles of Confederation and the difficulties our country went through trying to figure out what type of government to create.
Language Arts: Reading
We began reading the book Swift Arrow together in class.
Math:
Lesson 48 - lettered problems only
Times 9
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Pre Test 12
Handwriting - Lesson 10 Day 1 & 2
Thursday, November 17, 2016
11/17/16
Tomorrow is a read in for our class. I have asked the kids to wear their chapel uniform to school, and then after chapel, we will change into our read-in clothing.
Bible:
Memory Verse - Psalms 100:4
Kids are drawing a picture from one of the events in the book of Genesis, and we are reading about Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac
Language Arts: Writing
Today was the last day for kids to get their peer editing done
If the students want to type their papers, they can type them online so I can print them here at school, they can log onto our class Google Apps account:
username: 5and6students@amazinggraceacademy.org
password: Students
Social Studies:
We have finished the Chapter on the Revolutionary War, and I will be collecting their Objectives tomorrow and using them as their test. After the break we will begin learning about the Articles of Confederation.
Language Arts: Reading
Kids read in class today for reading day 13. Tonight would be reading day 14
Math:
Just a bit of lesson 46 got done today. Because I had a meeting that went a little long over the lunch period, the kids got to work by themselves and quietly and efficiently. When I was done with my meeting, we had only 15 minutes until we needed to be at music practice.
Language Arts: Spelling/ Handwriting
Spelling - Lesson 11 sentences second side of the spelling list.
Handwriting - Lesson 9 day 4
Bible:
Memory Verse - Psalms 100:4
Kids are drawing a picture from one of the events in the book of Genesis, and we are reading about Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac
Language Arts: Writing
Today was the last day for kids to get their peer editing done
If the students want to type their papers, they can type them online so I can print them here at school, they can log onto our class Google Apps account:
username: 5and6students@amazinggraceacademy.org
password: Students
Social Studies:
We have finished the Chapter on the Revolutionary War, and I will be collecting their Objectives tomorrow and using them as their test. After the break we will begin learning about the Articles of Confederation.
Language Arts: Reading
Kids read in class today for reading day 13. Tonight would be reading day 14
Math:
Just a bit of lesson 46 got done today. Because I had a meeting that went a little long over the lunch period, the kids got to work by themselves and quietly and efficiently. When I was done with my meeting, we had only 15 minutes until we needed to be at music practice.
Language Arts: Spelling/ Handwriting
Spelling - Lesson 11 sentences second side of the spelling list.
Handwriting - Lesson 9 day 4
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
11/16/18
Bible:
Memory Verse - Psalm 100:4
We played a Bible game today to help us learn our Bible books, and we may need to alter the way we are saying our books because the kids are getting to know them too well. It is hard to tag someone who knows their books well enough to always know which books come after which!
Language Arts: Writing
Today was our Peer Editing day
The final draft of our Biographies is due on Friday. Some students already have theirs done. If your student would like to type their final draft at home, please have them use the class Google Account Google Docs app so that I can verify they are doing the work.
Username: 5and6students@amazinggraceacademy.org
password: Students
Science:
Chapter 2 test today
Social Studies:
We took up Social Studies time on our Science Test
Language Arts: Reading
We had our reading groups participate in group reading discussions today.
As a group, we also finished our reading of Hank the Cowdog #3
Math:
Lesson 46 all problems
Times 8
Language Arts: Spelling / Reading:
Spelling - Sentences for the first side of lesson 11
Handwriting - Lesson 9 Day 3&4
Memory Verse - Psalm 100:4
We played a Bible game today to help us learn our Bible books, and we may need to alter the way we are saying our books because the kids are getting to know them too well. It is hard to tag someone who knows their books well enough to always know which books come after which!
Language Arts: Writing
Today was our Peer Editing day
The final draft of our Biographies is due on Friday. Some students already have theirs done. If your student would like to type their final draft at home, please have them use the class Google Account Google Docs app so that I can verify they are doing the work.
Username: 5and6students@amazinggraceacademy.org
password: Students
Science:
Chapter 2 test today
Social Studies:
We took up Social Studies time on our Science Test
Language Arts: Reading
We had our reading groups participate in group reading discussions today.
As a group, we also finished our reading of Hank the Cowdog #3
Math:
Lesson 46 all problems
Times 8
Language Arts: Spelling / Reading:
Spelling - Sentences for the first side of lesson 11
Handwriting - Lesson 9 Day 3&4
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
11/15/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Psalm 100:4
The students has a choice about what story in Abraham's life they wanted to go over: Sodom and Gomorrah, Ishmael and Isaac, or The Sacrifice of Isaac. They chose The Sacrifice of Isaac.
Today, we drew a picture of one of the stories we have already gone over on our timeline.
Language Arts: Writing
We worked on our Self-editing today, and many began the peer editing phase. I have asked the students to make sure they had their papers checked by me prior to beginning peer editing so I could work with them on their paragraphing and transitions.
Science:
Test Tomorrow on Chapter 2
Today we had a review game to go over our information for our test
Social Studies:
Language Arts: Reading
Today is Day 12 of reading
Because of Winn-Dixie: 11 pages a day
My Side of the Mountain: 10 pages a day
The Incredible Journey: 9 pages a day
Where the Red Fern Grows: 1.5 chapters a day
Math:
Lesson 46 all problems
Times 8
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Memory Verse - Psalm 100:4
The students has a choice about what story in Abraham's life they wanted to go over: Sodom and Gomorrah, Ishmael and Isaac, or The Sacrifice of Isaac. They chose The Sacrifice of Isaac.
Today, we drew a picture of one of the stories we have already gone over on our timeline.
Language Arts: Writing
We worked on our Self-editing today, and many began the peer editing phase. I have asked the students to make sure they had their papers checked by me prior to beginning peer editing so I could work with them on their paragraphing and transitions.
Science:
Test Tomorrow on Chapter 2
Today we had a review game to go over our information for our test
Social Studies:
Language Arts: Reading
Today is Day 12 of reading
Because of Winn-Dixie: 11 pages a day
My Side of the Mountain: 10 pages a day
The Incredible Journey: 9 pages a day
Where the Red Fern Grows: 1.5 chapters a day
Math:
Lesson 46 all problems
Times 8
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Monday, November 14, 2016
11/14/16
Progress Reports: Progress reports are heading home today, please sign the orange paper attached to the reports and send it back tomorrow so that I can verify that you have seen the reports.
Bible:
Memory Verse - Psalm 100:4
We went over God making a covenant with Abram
Language Arts: Writing
Rough drafts of our Biographies were due today. We are working on our regular conventions of writing, but have added paragraph transitions and paragraphing to this assignment.
Students had time to draft and to finish their rough drafts today. When they are done, they have a self-editing checklist they are to complete and then they are supposed to come to me prior to peer editing so I can assist with their transitions and paragraphing.
Science:
Our Chapter test is Wednesday, and today we had a day for questions about the objectives. Tomorrow we will have a review game.
Social Studies:
Today we learned about Valley Forge and Friedrich von Stueben and how these two things affected the Continental Army.
Language Arts: Reading
Students had 10 minutes of reading time today.
Today is Day 11 of their reading
Here are their reading assigments:
Because of Winn-Dixie: 11 pages a day
My Side of the Mountain: 10 pages a day
The Incredible Journey: 9 pages a day
Where the Red Fern Grows: 1.5 chapters a day
Math:
Lesson 45 all problems
Times 8
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Pre Test 11
Handwriting - Lesson 9 Day 1 & 2
Bible:
Memory Verse - Psalm 100:4
We went over God making a covenant with Abram
Language Arts: Writing
Rough drafts of our Biographies were due today. We are working on our regular conventions of writing, but have added paragraph transitions and paragraphing to this assignment.
Students had time to draft and to finish their rough drafts today. When they are done, they have a self-editing checklist they are to complete and then they are supposed to come to me prior to peer editing so I can assist with their transitions and paragraphing.
Science:
Our Chapter test is Wednesday, and today we had a day for questions about the objectives. Tomorrow we will have a review game.
Social Studies:
Today we learned about Valley Forge and Friedrich von Stueben and how these two things affected the Continental Army.
Language Arts: Reading
Students had 10 minutes of reading time today.
Today is Day 11 of their reading
Here are their reading assigments:
Because of Winn-Dixie: 11 pages a day
My Side of the Mountain: 10 pages a day
The Incredible Journey: 9 pages a day
Where the Red Fern Grows: 1.5 chapters a day
Math:
Lesson 45 all problems
Times 8
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Pre Test 11
Handwriting - Lesson 9 Day 1 & 2
Thursday, November 10, 2016
11/10/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Ephesians 2:8
We played a Bible game today to work on our Bible Books
We learned about the Battle of Saratoga, and how important the Battles of Trenton and Saratoga were to the patriot cause.
Language Arts: Writing
Continuing Drafting our Biographies. As we begin the self-editing process, we are working on our transitional words and phrases and our paragraph structure.
Art:
We finished our Veteran's Day art project of which some will be hanging in our church foyer and the rest will be on display in our school.
Art:
We finished our Veteran's Day art project of which some will be hanging in our church foyer and the rest will be on display in our school.
Social Studies:
We learned about the Battle of Saratoga, and how important the Battles of Trenton and Saratoga were to the patriot cause.
Language Arts: Reading
Journaling about our reading responses.
Times 7
Math:
Lesson 44 all problems
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
11/9/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Ephesians 2:8
We played a Bible game today to help us learn our Bible books. This class is doing a great job learning their books!
Language Arts: Writing
Drafting our Biography day 2. We are working on the rough draft of our paper, double spaced and written in our writing journals. For this paper, the two aspects of writing we are working on are transitions from one paragraph to the next, and proper paragraphing.
Art:
We had time to work on our Veteran's Day art project.
Science:
Today we worked on mammals
Our chapter test will be Wednesday of next week
Social Studies:
The students read to themselves out of their books about the Revolutionary War. Yesterday we spoke of the miraculous retreat from Long Island, and today the students will learn about the Battle of Trenton and Saratoga, and why they were the turning point of the War.
Language Arts: Reading
Math:
Lesson 43 all problems
Times 7
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Sentences for the first side of the spelling sheet
Handwriting - Lesson 8 Days 3 & 4
Memory Verse - Ephesians 2:8
We played a Bible game today to help us learn our Bible books. This class is doing a great job learning their books!
Language Arts: Writing
Drafting our Biography day 2. We are working on the rough draft of our paper, double spaced and written in our writing journals. For this paper, the two aspects of writing we are working on are transitions from one paragraph to the next, and proper paragraphing.
Art:
We had time to work on our Veteran's Day art project.
Science:
Today we worked on mammals
Our chapter test will be Wednesday of next week
Social Studies:
The students read to themselves out of their books about the Revolutionary War. Yesterday we spoke of the miraculous retreat from Long Island, and today the students will learn about the Battle of Trenton and Saratoga, and why they were the turning point of the War.
Language Arts: Reading
Math:
Lesson 43 all problems
Times 7
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Sentences for the first side of the spelling sheet
Handwriting - Lesson 8 Days 3 & 4
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
11/8/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Ephesians 2:8
We introduced the concept of the Abrahamic covenant and how God seeks people who will be true to Him. We touched on the story of Abram and Lot, and began discussion of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Language Arts: Writing
Today was the day we began drafitng our biographies. Students are finding some areas they may need to do more research, and areas where they may have too much information. I am encouraging them to find the facts they need at home, and to be ok not using some of the information they found if they believe it doesn't fit in their biography.
Science:
We began by attepting to, without hands, move a small piece of cooked spaghetti from our foreheads down into our mouths. It was a tremendous amount of fun, with plenty of funny faces, but there was a scientific lesson in this madness.
We learned about the three catagories of mammals and what they eat. We also got to see the skulls of different types of mammals, bears, wolves, beavers, and caribou teeth.
Language Arts: Reading
Today is reading day 6
Math:
Lesson 42 all problems
Times 7
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Lesson 10 Worksheet
Handwriting - Lesson 8 Day 2 & 3
Memory Verse - Ephesians 2:8
We introduced the concept of the Abrahamic covenant and how God seeks people who will be true to Him. We touched on the story of Abram and Lot, and began discussion of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Language Arts: Writing
Today was the day we began drafitng our biographies. Students are finding some areas they may need to do more research, and areas where they may have too much information. I am encouraging them to find the facts they need at home, and to be ok not using some of the information they found if they believe it doesn't fit in their biography.
Science:
We began by attepting to, without hands, move a small piece of cooked spaghetti from our foreheads down into our mouths. It was a tremendous amount of fun, with plenty of funny faces, but there was a scientific lesson in this madness.
We learned about the three catagories of mammals and what they eat. We also got to see the skulls of different types of mammals, bears, wolves, beavers, and caribou teeth.
Language Arts: Reading
Today is reading day 6
Math:
Lesson 42 all problems
Times 7
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Lesson 10 Worksheet
Handwriting - Lesson 8 Day 2 & 3
Monday, November 7, 2016
11/7/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Ephesians 2:8
Today we finished the flood and are beginning the story of Abram and God's Covenant with His people.
Language Arts: Writing
Today we worked on organizing our research into the form of a Biography, and some of us learned that we need more information to fill out our papers.
Some students will need to do more research at home as we continue to work on forming our papers here in class.
Science:
We learned the characteristics of mammals today.
Social Studies:
The Revolution begins in earnest, we learn about the Seige of Boston, the Battle of Long Island, George Washington's greatest asset, and the Winter at Valley Forge.
Language Arts: Reading
Today is Day 5 of Reading. Here are the reading assignments for each book:
Because of Winn-Dixie: 11 pages a day
My Side of the Mountain: 10 pages a day
The Incredible Journey: 9 pages a day
Where the Red Fern Grows: 1.5 chapters a day
Math:
Lesson 41 all problems
Times 7
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Pre Test 10
Handwriting - Lesson 8 Day 1 & 2
Memory Verse - Ephesians 2:8
Today we finished the flood and are beginning the story of Abram and God's Covenant with His people.
Language Arts: Writing
Today we worked on organizing our research into the form of a Biography, and some of us learned that we need more information to fill out our papers.
Some students will need to do more research at home as we continue to work on forming our papers here in class.
Science:
We learned the characteristics of mammals today.
Social Studies:
The Revolution begins in earnest, we learn about the Seige of Boston, the Battle of Long Island, George Washington's greatest asset, and the Winter at Valley Forge.
Language Arts: Reading
Today is Day 5 of Reading. Here are the reading assignments for each book:
Because of Winn-Dixie: 11 pages a day
My Side of the Mountain: 10 pages a day
The Incredible Journey: 9 pages a day
Where the Red Fern Grows: 1.5 chapters a day
Math:
Lesson 41 all problems
Times 7
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Pre Test 10
Handwriting - Lesson 8 Day 1 & 2
Thursday, November 3, 2016
11/3/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Genesis 4:7
We are learning about the Biblical account of the Flood, and how incorrect the popular story of the Flood truly is. The emphasis on this story is how Jesus pointed us to the Flood as an event that can help us understand the last days (Mt. 24:37). The point I want students to get from this story is that God gives each and every one of us a choice of whether to serve Him or go our own way, and that it is important that we actively make that choice.
Language arts: Writing
Today was our last day of in class research on the subjects of our Biographies. Tomorrow we will begin organizing our information and thoughts in the brainstorming process using mind maps.
Science:
We learned about birds, reviewed their characteristics and talked about migration and factors that affect migratory bird populations.
Social Studies:
Today we went over the Declaration of Independence and the claims our founding document made against the British Government.
Math:
Course 1 - Students had a worksheet
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Lesson 9 sentences
Handwriting - Lesson 7 Day 4
Music
Memory Verse - Genesis 4:7
We are learning about the Biblical account of the Flood, and how incorrect the popular story of the Flood truly is. The emphasis on this story is how Jesus pointed us to the Flood as an event that can help us understand the last days (Mt. 24:37). The point I want students to get from this story is that God gives each and every one of us a choice of whether to serve Him or go our own way, and that it is important that we actively make that choice.
Language arts: Writing
Today was our last day of in class research on the subjects of our Biographies. Tomorrow we will begin organizing our information and thoughts in the brainstorming process using mind maps.
Science:
We learned about birds, reviewed their characteristics and talked about migration and factors that affect migratory bird populations.
Social Studies:
Today we went over the Declaration of Independence and the claims our founding document made against the British Government.
Math:
Course 1 - Students had a worksheet
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Lesson 9 sentences
Handwriting - Lesson 7 Day 4
Music
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
11/2/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Genesis 2:7
We played a Bible game today to help us learn our Old Testament books
Language Arts: Writing
Today was a research day for our Biography. We are writing a biography of an individual, either historical or current. Students need to get my approval of their person.
Please see yesterday's blog post about computer usage in our classroom, and tomorrow will be the last day of research I am planning to have in class. I have encouraged the students to work at home if they need to.
Grammar - How to create paragraphs in our papers.
Science:
We went over characteristics of birds and inspected different types of feathers.
Social Studies:
We are learning about the Declaration of Independence
Language Arts: Reading
Students were given time to read today in class. Please see yesterday's blog entry for
Math:
Investigation 4
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Lesson 9 sentences for the first side
Handwriting - Lesson 7 Day 3&4
Memory Verse - Genesis 2:7
We played a Bible game today to help us learn our Old Testament books
Language Arts: Writing
Today was a research day for our Biography. We are writing a biography of an individual, either historical or current. Students need to get my approval of their person.
Please see yesterday's blog post about computer usage in our classroom, and tomorrow will be the last day of research I am planning to have in class. I have encouraged the students to work at home if they need to.
Grammar - How to create paragraphs in our papers.
Science:
We went over characteristics of birds and inspected different types of feathers.
Social Studies:
We are learning about the Declaration of Independence
Language Arts: Reading
Students were given time to read today in class. Please see yesterday's blog entry for
Math:
Investigation 4
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Lesson 9 sentences for the first side
Handwriting - Lesson 7 Day 3&4
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
11/1/16
Bible:
Memory Verse - Genesis 4:7
Today we went over the beginning of the story of Noah, and how
Langauge Arts: Writing
We began doing research for our biographies.
Students have my permission, but need yours as well, to bring a computer, tablet, or device that accesses the internet to school to do research on.
Wednesday and Thursday are our in class research days left. Friday, they are to begin with their rough draft.
Science:
We had a presentation from Expressions of Emmanuel, a Christian Ministry for the deaf during this time.
Social Studies:
We went over the actions of the Second Continental Congress.
Language Arts: Reading
Books were handed out today, and here are the books and their daily reading assignments:
Because of Winn-Dixie: 11 pages a day
My Side of the Mountain: 10 pages a day
The Incredible Journey: 9 pages a day
Where the Red Fern Grows: 1.5 chapters a day
Math:
We took test 7 today
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Worksheet for Lesson 9
Handwriting - Lesson 7 Day 2 & 3
Memory Verse - Genesis 4:7
Today we went over the beginning of the story of Noah, and how
Langauge Arts: Writing
We began doing research for our biographies.
Students have my permission, but need yours as well, to bring a computer, tablet, or device that accesses the internet to school to do research on.
Wednesday and Thursday are our in class research days left. Friday, they are to begin with their rough draft.
Science:
We had a presentation from Expressions of Emmanuel, a Christian Ministry for the deaf during this time.
Social Studies:
We went over the actions of the Second Continental Congress.
Language Arts: Reading
Books were handed out today, and here are the books and their daily reading assignments:
Because of Winn-Dixie: 11 pages a day
My Side of the Mountain: 10 pages a day
The Incredible Journey: 9 pages a day
Where the Red Fern Grows: 1.5 chapters a day
Math:
We took test 7 today
Language Arts: Spelling / Handwriting
Spelling - Worksheet for Lesson 9
Handwriting - Lesson 7 Day 2 & 3
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