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
No comments:
Post a Comment