Friday, November 13, 2015

Friday November 13, 2015
Social Studies	4th-5th Took a Test Friday 6th-8th Social Studies Presentations and review for Geography Countries Test on Monday Nov 16, 2015  Presentations Pushed to Monday Look in Google Classroom Social Studies for Review
Common Core & NAD Standard Assessed And S.M.A.R.T Goal	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL Craft & Structure Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean). CCSS.ELA-Literacy SL Comprehension and Collaboration Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually quantitatively and orally CCSS.ELA-Literacy SL Comprehension and Collaboration Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence. [6th-8th] By Nov 16, 2015 at least 80% will pass their Geography test with a 70% or better
NAD Key Learnings Addressed	Latitude and longitude • Names and locations of continents* Landforms, ocean currents and climate’*Specific locations on map
Questions to ask your child	4th and 5th Graders- How did you do on your test? 6th -8th Did you have your presentation? Can you show me what you presented? Are you ready for Monday’s Geography exam?
Spelling	4th-5th Spelling/Vocabulary Test 6th-8th Spelling/Vocabulary Test
Common Core & NAD Standard Assessed And S.M.A.R.T Goal	CCSS.ELA-Literacy RL Craft & Structure Determine meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases by using context clues or resource materials CCSS.ELA-Literacy L Conventions of Standard English e. Spell grade appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed By Nov 12, 2015 at least 80% will pass their Spelling test with a 70% or better
NAD Key Learnings Addressed	Spell grade appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed
Questions to ask your child	How did you do on your Spelling and Vocabulary Test? Did you complete all your 10 Spelling City Assignments? When is everything due by? Tell me a word that you found difficult to spell? Is there a word that you did not know the meaning?
Reading Plus [Individual]	4th-5th Worked to complete all 9 assignments 6th-8th Worked to complete all 9 assignments
Common Core & NAD Standard Assessed	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L. Craft and Structure Explain how a series of chapters, scenes or stanzas fit together to provide the overall structure of a particular story drama or poem CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L. Craft and Structure Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and difference in the point of view they represent.
NAD Key Learnings Addressed	Analyze and compare characters Analyze story elements
Questions to ask your child	What did you read about today? Have you completed all of the required reading assignments? How many combos have you made? Do you know what your reading level is? What is your reading level goal?
Reading [Group]	Ben Carson: Gifted Hands 4th-8th Pushed to Monday
Common Core & NAD Standard Assessed And S.M.A.R.T Goal	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L. Craft and Structure Explain how a series of chapters, scenes or stanzas fit together to provide the overall structure of a particular story drama or poem CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L. Craft and Structure Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and difference in the point of view they represent. By Nov 12, 2015 at least 80% will comprehend the chapters covered
NAD Key Learnings Addressed	Analyze and compare characters Analyze story elements
Questions to ask your child	What is the book Gifted Hands about? What is the latest chapter about?
Grammar	4th-5th Moved to Monday 6th-8th Moved to Monday
Common Core & NAD Standard Assessed And S.M.A.R.T Goal	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L. Knowledge of Language Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
NAD Key Learnings Addressed	LA.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking: explain the function of phrases and clauses in general as well as in particular sentences; choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas; correct misplaced and dangling modifiers LA.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing: use commas to separate coordinate adjectives; use punctuation (e.g., commas, semicolons, colons) to separate phrases and/or clauses; spell correctly
Questions to ask your child	What is a simple predicate? What is a complete predicate? What are the types of sentences? What is a noun? What are some of the things you capitalize? When do you use a comma? When do you use an exclamation point? What is a complete sentence? What is the difference between a subject and a verb?
Writing	Letter to soldier [4th -8th] Due Today Personal Narrative Slides [6th-8th] Due Monday
Common Core & NAD Standard Assessed	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W. Production and Distribution of Writing Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.) CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.Production and Distribution of Writing With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.Production and Distribution of Writing With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting..
NAD Key Learnings Addressed	Write descriptions and personal experiences in sequence Use the writing process Edit spelling, grammar, and punctuation • Use writing process • Write summaries • Variety of genres • Edit • Legible cursive • Organize final drafts • • How a writer thinks & feels • Read to obtain information • Christ-centered perspective • Write autobiographies • Journals, • Write a friendly letter
Questions to ask your child	What is a personal Narrative? What your topic about? Can I see what you are writing about? What is the difference between persuasive and narrative writing? What is a hook or thesis statement? Who are the people in your story? What are the ways that you have described your story? Does your story make sense as it is written?
Bible	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPtPdriHPtI Personal Devotional Test James 2: 16-20 https://scripturetyper.com/ Flashcards Slides Bible Test [Part 2] Friday Nov 13, 2015 Student Commercial Pushed to Nov 18
Common Core & NAD Standard Assessed And S.M.A.R.T Goal	CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.Comprehension and Collaboration Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.Comprehension and Collaboration Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points By Nov 12, 2015 at least 80% of will score a 70% or better on their Bible Test Pre Test Results
NAD Key Learnings	Personal Relationship with Jesus and Practical Christianity
Questions to ask your child	What is the Book of  James about? How many verses do you know? How many are you supposed to know? Are you ready for your Bible Test on Monday? What was your goal this week to memorize? Do you have your flashcards ready? Do you have your slides?