Please have Peaceable Kingdom Permission slips for me this Monday!
Let me know which parents can drive
No Memory Verse
Testing this week will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Peaceable Kingdom - Friday
History
The Crusades, we will read our introduction card and complete the corresponding worksheet. We will also have a short lesson on a Medieval feast and "Sitting by the Salt" in preparation for our Medieval feast coming up next week.
Literature
You were supposed to have read Chapter 12 of the Hobbit this weekend. If you forgot please do so Monday evening. Take your Hobbit book with you during testing so you can read Chapters 13-15 for the rest of the week.
Bible
No bible as we will be testing during this time this week.
Latin
We will review chapter 15 grammar and vocabulary in class on Monday
This week our school is testing and going to Peaceable Kingdom, so we will only have Monday for Biology class. We will identify food chains and food webs.
You have been assigned a Biomes project and you have received a rubric that explains expectations. We will not use class time to research (but you did get started last week) - and you are welcome to check out books from me. Continue your own research at home using books or internet sources. Part of the project is a diorama or poster, and requirements are stated on the rubric.
The completed project is due April 25. I can't wait to see your representations of the fascinating biomes around the Earth!
No Memory verse for next week because we will be testing!
Watch the video below to help with your model castle construction.
History
This week we will be using this time for practice testing in preparation for your testing the first week of April.
Friday - Model Castle Due
Model Castle Rubric
Model Castle Rubric
Excellent 20 pts.
Good 15 pts.
Fair 10 pts.
Poor/Not Acceptable
5 pts.
Realism/
Creativity
Excellent
Castle looks as if it were brought to class directly
from medieval times. There are signs of castle life. Great time and detail
were spent in perfecting the castle.
Good
Overall structure is correct. Extra buildings and
structures were added. Time and effort were obviously put into creating the
final product.
Fair
Basic construction job with no details. Limited
features. Displays little effort.
Poor/Not Acceptable
Effort was not put into construction. Major design
flaws are present. Final product does not resemble a castle.
Design
Excellent
4-5 or more features of a castle are easy to
recognize even without labeling.
Good
3 features of a castle are easy to recognize even
without labeling.
Fair
2 or more features of a castle are recognizable
Poor/Not Acceptable
0-1 features of a castle are recognizable.
Labeling
Excellent
5 or more features of a castle are labeled correctly
and neatly.
Good
3-4 features of a castle are labeled correctly and
neatly.
Fair
1-2 features of a castle are labeled correctly.
Poor/Not Acceptable
0 features of a castle are labeled correctly.
Artistic
Design/
Interpretation
Excellent
Artwork is complete and is student's personal best.
Maximum effort is plainly evident; the student's perspective is also evident
in the finished product.
Good
The student put forth average to above average
effort, which is immediately obvious. The castle clearly represents the
student's perspective.
Fair
The student put minimal effort, but did complete
the project. Focus and/or perspective may be lacking or absent.
Poor/Not Acceptable
The student did minimal artwork or artwork was not
completed. Castle design is not cohesive, and no central focus is apparent.
Visual
Appeal
Excellent
Castle design is neatly done, effort and creativity
are demonstrated.
Good
Fair
Poor/Not Acceptable
Castle design is not visually appealing.
Example Models
Literature
Tuesday - Turn in your Hobbit packet for Chapters 7-9. Draw and illustration of your favorite part of these three chapters.
Wednesday - Chapel
Thursday - Read Ch. 10 aloud in class
Friday - Finish Chapter 10
Spelling this week:
Receed
Promontory
Casks
Vagabond
Waylaid
Enmity
Circuitous
Lintel
Perplexed
Skulking
Antiquated
Stratagems
Bible
Tuesday - Recite Memory Verse
We will start our introduction of Jesus and the 12 Apostles this week with our reading cards and bible readings.
Latin
Friday - Check Chapter 15 work and make corrections, complete derivative page.
We have been learning about ecosystems, communities, populations, abiotic and biotic factors, producers, consumers, predators, prey and decomposers. We have also learned about biomes. This week we will learn about food chains and food webs.
I will be assigning a biome project - please expect an information packet about expectations at the end of this week. There will be a generous amount of time to prepare at home!
