Happy Friday!
Reading- This week we wrapped up our novel studies. Students were given a comprehension quiz over their novel. Students also practiced writing a constructed response where they had to answer a reading comprehension question with text evidence and their own interpretation of the text. Next week, we will begin our new science content area reading unit which discusses the roles of plants and animals in the ecosystem. Students' cereal box reports are due on Wednesday, January 28th. If your child has misplaced the directions he/she can find it in the "handout" section of our website. We can't wait to hear their fabulous presentations! Ask your child what the conflict of their novel was? Who was the protagonist and the antagonist?
Writing- Students have begun generating ideas for our upcoming fiction narrative. Students brainstormed important events in their lives and how they could incorporate those into their fiction narrative.
Math- Students took their unit 8 assessment this week. We will begin unit 9 on Monday, which deepens their understanding of fractions, percents, and decimals. Ask your child how to find the area of a parallelogram and a triangle.
Social studies- Students created a Southeast travel brochure including the many different concepts learned about the Southeast thus far. Next week, students will begin learning about the Northeast region. At the end of this unit, students will be assessed on each state and capital of the Northeast region. If you are able, your child should begin practicing this a little each night. Our NE quizlet link is attached below!
http://quizlet.com/56096229/northeast-region-states-and-capitals-flash-cards/
Science- Students began looking at igneous rocks this week and learned that they come from "fire" or magma. We looked at different rock samples and noted their crystal size and color to determine whether they were intrusive or extrusive. Ask your child the difference between plutonic and volcanic rock types.
*Don't forget to have your child continue working on his/her cereal box book report!
Coming home in your child's Friday folder...
-Unit 8 math test
-Nonfiction writing assessment
-new reading log
Important Dates:
January 26-30: SELAS Week- Students will learn about a SELAS topic each day.
Monday- Words are Magic: students will participate in an inspirational assembly.
Tuesday- Hero Day: students will learn about everyone's heroes and how he/she is motivating (they may dress like their hero if they would like)
Wednesday- What I Am: students will share something unique about themselves
Thursday- Anything is Possible: students will work together to understand the importance of teamwork
Friday- Spirit Day: students will be meeting with their 1st grade buddies (wear blue and white or Oak apparel!)
Friday, February 6th- Science Fair all day & 6:30-7:30pm
Friday, February 20th- BLAH Buster from 6-8pm
Friday, January 23, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
January 16, 2015
Happy Friday and long weekend. No school on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy the day!
Here's what 4th grade was up to this week:
Reading-
In reading, students finished reading their novels and worked on characterization and finding the theme. Please check their Friday Folder for information on the final project due January 28th. Students have been asked to design a cereal and box based on their story and present it to the class. We're looking forward to hearing their awesome presentations.
Writing-
We started a new unit studying the author Cynthia Rylant. We will use her books during the immersion part of the writing process to understand different her writing styles, crafts, and inspirations.
Spelling - Students will be getting new lists for Words Their Way but the test will be the following Friday, January 19th.
Math -
Students wrapped up unit 8 and were given a study guide in class today. Students will need to finish this and be ready to go over in class on Tuesday in preparation for our test on Wednesday, January 21st.
Science -
Students discovered the names of their minerals this week by comparing their observations of properties to those known about each mineral. Next week we will use our knowledge of minerals to help us study igneous rocks. We will be learning how they are formed and what they are made of.
Social Studies-
Students learned about some of the history that took place in the Southeast region. We discussed what the Trail of Tears was and were able to view the experience from the Native Americans' point of view. Next week, students will be creating a travel brochure for potential visitors of the Southeast!
Coming home in your child's Friday folder...
-new reading log
-graded SE states quiz
**Please encourage your child to participate in this year's Science Fair! Students may participate individually or with a friend or sibling. Science fair registration is due by January 23rd.
Have a wonderful weekend,
The Fourth Grade Teachers
Fourth graders did a wonderful job persevering through their reading and math MAP tests this week! Way to go, fourth graders!
Here's what 4th grade was up to this week:
Reading-
In reading, students finished reading their novels and worked on characterization and finding the theme. Please check their Friday Folder for information on the final project due January 28th. Students have been asked to design a cereal and box based on their story and present it to the class. We're looking forward to hearing their awesome presentations.
Writing-
We started a new unit studying the author Cynthia Rylant. We will use her books during the immersion part of the writing process to understand different her writing styles, crafts, and inspirations.
Spelling - Students will be getting new lists for Words Their Way but the test will be the following Friday, January 19th.
Math -
Students wrapped up unit 8 and were given a study guide in class today. Students will need to finish this and be ready to go over in class on Tuesday in preparation for our test on Wednesday, January 21st.
Science -
Students discovered the names of their minerals this week by comparing their observations of properties to those known about each mineral. Next week we will use our knowledge of minerals to help us study igneous rocks. We will be learning how they are formed and what they are made of.
Social Studies-
Students learned about some of the history that took place in the Southeast region. We discussed what the Trail of Tears was and were able to view the experience from the Native Americans' point of view. Next week, students will be creating a travel brochure for potential visitors of the Southeast!
Coming home in your child's Friday folder...
-new reading log
-graded SE states quiz
**Please encourage your child to participate in this year's Science Fair! Students may participate individually or with a friend or sibling. Science fair registration is due by January 23rd.
Have a wonderful weekend,
The Fourth Grade Teachers
Friday, January 9, 2015
Friday, January 9th
Happy Friday!
Due to the shortened week, we will continue our spelling words over for next week. The spelling test will be next Friday.
If you haven't already done so, please be sure to watch the iPad tutorial video and print out the permission slip for your child to bring to school. We are unable to send the iPads home until everyone has turned in the permission form.
*MAP testing will take place next week. Math MAP testing will take place on Wednesday, January 14th at 1:30pm and Reading MAP testing will be on Thursday, January 15th at 10:00am. Please keep these dates in consideration when scheduling appointments.
Coming home in your child's Friday folder...
-Graded social studies & fiction reading tests
-new reading log
-Science fair information
Have a wonderful weekend and stay warm!
The Fourth Grade Teachers
Due to the shortened week, we will continue our spelling words over for next week. The spelling test will be next Friday.
If you haven't already done so, please be sure to watch the iPad tutorial video and print out the permission slip for your child to bring to school. We are unable to send the iPads home until everyone has turned in the permission form.
*MAP testing will take place next week. Math MAP testing will take place on Wednesday, January 14th at 1:30pm and Reading MAP testing will be on Thursday, January 15th at 10:00am. Please keep these dates in consideration when scheduling appointments.
Coming home in your child's Friday folder...
-Graded social studies & fiction reading tests
-new reading log
-Science fair information
Have a wonderful weekend and stay warm!
The Fourth Grade Teachers
Monday, January 5, 2015
MAP Testing Dates
Good afternoon, parents,
We just wanted to inform you that students will be taking the winter MAP test next week. Math MAP testing will take place on Wednesday, January 14th at 1:30pm and Reading MAP testing will be on Thursday, January 15th at 10:00am. Please keep these dates in consideration when scheduling appointments.
Thank you!
The Fourth Grade Teachers
We just wanted to inform you that students will be taking the winter MAP test next week. Math MAP testing will take place on Wednesday, January 14th at 1:30pm and Reading MAP testing will be on Thursday, January 15th at 10:00am. Please keep these dates in consideration when scheduling appointments.
Thank you!
The Fourth Grade Teachers
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