Term Four Evaluation ~ Munchkin

 ENGLISH:

Reading ~
* You can see from my Weekly Review posts that we read (aloud and independently) a LOT.
* A book list is included in Monster's portfolio with all the books he reads each term.

Writing ~
We still use and LOVE the following curriculum Institute for Excellence in Writing Program Teaching Writing: Structure and Style

In Term Four Munchkin wrote paragraphs on the following topics: Jack and the Beanstalk (narrative rewrite), Traditional Aboriginal Shelters (non-fiction), The Kitty Who Cried Dog (narrative rewrite), Succulents (non-fiction), and Porcupine Pufferfish (non-fiction)

We use our IEW paragraphs primarily to show learning in history, geography and science. I do not use textbooks or workbooks for these subjects and instead rely on quality books from our local library.

Grammar ~
Munchkin is not currently participating in a structured grammar program. We may begin an introductory grammar program in the 2021 school year.

Literature ~

"Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne

"Henry and the Clubhouse" by Beverly Cleary

"100 World Myths and Legends" by Geraldine McCaughrean

"Ms Bixby's Last Day" by John David Anderson

"Ribsy" by Beverly Cleary

"I'm Just No Good at Rhyming" by Chris Harris

"Pippi Longstocking" by Astrid Lindgren

MATHS:

Munchkin completed his Haese Yr 4 mathematics textbook during Term 3. As he has not mastered his multiplication facts yet, I do not feel he is ready to progress to Yr 5 mathematics at this time. So for Term 4 he reviewed Year 3 mathematics concepts on the Khan Academy website.



SCIENCE:

Below is a list of the science related books we read.
"All About Chemistry" by Robert Winston

"A World Full of Materials" by John Lesley

"Extreme Biology" by Dan Green

"Genius the Most Astonishing Inventions of All Time"

"Counting on Katherine" by Helaine Becker

"Stuff You Should Know About the Human Body" by John Farndon

"Light Rainbows and Lasers" by John Lesley

"Turn Up the Heat" by John Lesley

"Star Gazing to Space Travel" by World Book

"Electricity and Modern Technology" by John Lesley

"Whose Idea Was That?" by David Ellyard

"Leeches to Lasers" by World Book

"Oceans: Making Waves" by Dan Green

HISTORY: 

Below is a List of History Books we read through the term:

"Australia's Olympic Story" by Nicolas Brasch

"Burke & Wills" by Nicolas Brasch

"Epic Fails: The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost" by Erik Slader

"Fitter Faster Funnier Olympics" by Michael Cox

"Weird But True Christmas" by National Geographic for Kids

GEOGRAPHY:

Below is the list of books read aloud and/or independently through Term Four:

"Bushfires in Australia" by John Lesley

"Australian Outback" by John Lesley

PDHPE:

The following books were read during the term to cover Personal Development, Health and/or physical education:

"12 Hacks to Happiness" 

CREATIVE ARTS:

Munchkin continued to enjoy free drawing lessons on the Mark Kistler YouTube channel.

SOCIAL:

Term Four Social Events:

We were able to meet with homeschool group on two occasions

We continued to enjoy being able to attend church in person

We continued to visit the library in person for weekly returns and borrowing