Bible ~ Ms. Kirk ~ May 2-6, 2016

1 Corinthians – Research and Student Leadership Project

In our study of 1 Corinthians you will become the teacher. You will be given a short passage in 1 Corinthians and will design a power point presentation to teach the class explaining the verses.  In addition, you will create a worksheet that the class will fill in during your Bible lecture.  

This will be a collaborative effort with one or more students working together on this project.  On Monday we will talk about the details and I will give you a sample worksheet that you will use as a guideline.

Scripture Verse (Memorize)

1 Corinthians 1:10 (New Living Translation)

     ‘. . . live in harmony with each other.  Let there be no divisions in the church.  Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.’

School Events

Monday-Friday   May 2 - 6    Presidential Fitness Program (during PE)

Monday-Friday   May 2 - 6    Teacher Appreciation Week

Friday                 May 6         MUFFINS FOR MOM (7:30am – 8:15am)

ELA ~ Ms. Kirk ~ May 2-6, 2016

This week we will continue working on writing skills.  We will be discussing the main terms of a sentence, the parts of sentence:

• subject
• simple predicate
• direct object
• indirect object
• subject complement

Students will be preparing for the grammar quiz on Monday, May 9.  They will be taking notes and presenting a short lesson on an assigned grammar topic. 





Each student will continue working on their composition writing project.  Writing project is due Wednesday, May 4.  

Math for Week of May 2-6, 2016

Monday- Section 9-1 Multiplication of Fractions.  Homework- Exercises 1 & 2 p. 346

Tuesday- Section 9-1 Multiplication of Fractions.  Homework- Exercises 3-7 p. 347

Wednesday- Section 9-1 Multiplication of Fractions. No Homework

Thursday-  Section 9-1 Multiplication of Fractions.  Homework- Exercises 8-14 p. 348

Friday- Ms. Holbrook out- Play Math Games/ Work Activity Sheet

Multiplication of Fractions

Physics April 25 - 29, 2016

This week in Physics you will present your research about your scientist.  Please be prepared to email/send me a copy of your powerpoint on Monday.  Don't forget your rubric!!  I am looking forward to learning from your research and seeing your props!

When presentations are completed this week, we will wrap up the Rube Goldberg project and complete the lapbook.  You are all doing a fabulous job!!

Bible ~ Ms. Kirk ~ April 25-29, 2016

As we continue our background study of 1 Corinthians, remember that Paul's desire was for the early church to live in unity.  Our theme Scripture verse reflects the Apostle Paul's passion.

Scripture Verse (Memorize)
1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT)
'. . . live in harmony with each other.  Let there be no divisions in the church.  Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.'

School Events                  
Monday - Friday      April 25-29        Presidential Fitness Testing (during PE class)

Monday                    April 25             6th-8th Grade (8:45am-9:15am)
                                                            American Heart Association
                                                            Service Project - Teach Pre-K class at school heart
                                                            healthy activities
                                                        
Tuesday                     April 26             6th, 7th, 8th Grade FIELD TRIP
                                                             Return PERMISSION SLIP
                                                             Email reminder will be sent

Monday - Friday        May 2-6             Teacher Appreciation Week

Friday                         May 6                 MUFFINS FOR MOM - 7:30am-8:15am

ELA ~ Ms. Kirk ~ April 25-29, 2016

The week we will continue discussing and working on writing skills and understanding how sentences are thoughts.  Sentences give us insight into several different levels of clarity including:

• clarity of sentence
• clarity of paragraph
• clarity of thesis

Students will review over the importance of being clear in their writing and expressing two things:

1.  What we are talking about - Subject
2.  What we are saying about it - Predicate


Each student will continue working on their composition writing project and apply what we have been studying in class about part of a sentence, punctuation, usage, and grammar.

Monday and Tuesday- Section 8.5 Common Denominators and Mixed Numbers
Homework- #1-4 pp. 330-331

Wednesday- Study Guide for Section 8

Thursday- Test over Section 8

Friday- Go over Test and do Test Corrections

Physics April 18 - 22, 2016

This week we will learn about Doppler radar (it's not just about weather forecasting - it's about physics!)  We will also work on possible Rube Goldberg machines!  If you have any extra dominoes at home, please bring them - that seems to be a popular item on request!

Remember that you will present your scientist project beginning next Monday!  I am looking forward to learning from your research!

Bible ~ Ms. Kirk ~ April 18 - 22, 2016

Key Verse (Memorize)
1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT)
'. . . live in harmony with each other.  Let there be no divisions in the church.  Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.'

Unit 6 study – 1 Corinthians

We have started our study about Paul's letter that emphasized church conduct and doctrine. 
This week we will study about Paul receiving word from Chloe's household about the improper
behavior of the believers within the church of Corinth. 

 
School Events
April 19         Tuesday          8:15am - American Heart Association Assembly
                                              Hoops For Heart & Jump For Heart

April 21         Thursday         Trash To Treasure Projects Due

April 22         Friday             Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration

Math For Week of April 18-22, 2016

Monday- Section 8.5 Common Denominators and Mixed Numbers Examples 1-3
Homework: Exercises 1-11

Tuesday-Section 8.5 Common Denominators and Mixed Numbers Examples 1-3
Homework: Exercises 1-11

Wednesday- Section 8.R  The students will complete a Study Guide for Chapter 8
Homework: Study for Test

Thursday- The students will complete a Test for Chapter 8
Homework:  None

Friday- The students will go over test and do test correction
Homework: None

ELA ~ Ms. Kirk ~ April 18 - 22, 2016

Master Grammar Test - Monday, April 18

• Vocabulary (14 words)
• Parallel Verb Tense
• Mood Tenses (indicative, imperative, subjunctive)
• Six Verb Tenses
• Transitive/Intransitive Verbs 
• Emphatic Form
• Types of Pronouns
• Coordinate Adjectives
• Cumulative Adjectives
• Three Degrees of Adjectives
• Coordinating & Subordinating Conjunctions
• Correlative Conjunctions
• Conjunctive Adverbs
• Interjections

  The rest of the week we will be discussing and working on writing construction and skills.  In order  to say anything clearly we need two things:





1.  What we are talking about - Subject
2.  What we are saying about it - Predicate






In writing it is important to write sentences that are composed mostly of parts of sentence, with few modifiers.  Pick a strong noun as a direct object - one that does not need an adjective to rescue it.  This helps to write tight sentences and allows the main terms of thought to stand out clearly. 

Physics April 1- 15, 2016

This week you may complete your research during class (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) but remember that your completed project is due on Monday, April 25.

On Thursday and Friday, we will do some activities demonstrating light energy.

Bible ~ Ms. Kirk ~ April 11 - 15, 2016

As we return to school on Monday, April 11, after completing our standardized testing and field trip to Peaceable Kingdom, we will begin our new unit of study on another one of Paul's epistles. . . 1 Corinthians.

Key Verse (Memorize)
1 Corinthians 1:10 (NLT)
'. . . live in harmony with each other.  Let there be no divisions in the church.  Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.'


School Events
April 11-15    Mon - Fri        Scholastic Book Fair
April 15         Friday             Grandparents Day Program
April 22         Friday             Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration

ELA ~ Ms. Kirk ~ April 11 -15, 2016

This week we will review the following areas we have been studying over the last month:

• Weak modifiers 
• Parallel Verb Tense
• Mood Tenses (indicative, imperative, subjunctive)
•  6 Verb Tenses
• Coordinate Adjectives
• Cumulative Adjectives
• Coordinating & Subordinating Conjunctions
• Correlative Conjunctions
• Conjunctive Adverbs
• Interjections

  This review will be in preparation for the Master Grammar Test on Thursday, April 14.

Math for Week of April 11-15, 2016

Math for Week of March 21-25, 2016

Monday and Tuesday- Section 8.2 Unit Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Wednesday and Thursday- Section 8.3 Common Multiples and LCM

Friday- We will try to find time to bake a batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies to practice the use of Mixed Numbers

Mixed Numbers

Physics April 4 - 8, 2016

You got started on a research project to discover contributions to physics/chemistry by people unfamiliar to us.  After a very brief expression of panic, you got down to business and began to enjoy the challenge!  You have a rubric, which we as a class have modified a couple of times:  No essay is required!  Follow the rubric for the guidelines: power point with specific questions to research and present and an appropriate prop.  Presentation date is April 25.

Bible ~ Ms. Kirk ~ April 4 - 8, 2016

  Galatians & Thessalonians Test - Part 2 - Monday, April 4

    Fruit of the Spirit
    Characteristics of Thessalonian Church (chart)
    Recite - 1 Thessalonians 1:3


Upcoming School Event
    
    Friday, April 8 - Peaceable Kingdom 
  
    Return signed permission slip and $5 by Wednesday, April 6

ELA ~ Ms. Kirk ~ April 4 - 8, 2016

Review over the following areas for the Iowa Assessment test:

• Written Expression
• Punctuation
• Reading Comprehension
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Capitalization
• Grammar

Math for April 4-8, 2016

Monday

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Friday