Happy Tuesday!
Reading- Last week we began our science content area reading unit. We have learned how to generate questions using the headings and illustrations of a text. Students also practiced decoding unfamiliar words by using their context clues. Ask your child what the difference between a carnivore, herbivore and an omnivore is?
Writing- Last week in writing we started to narrow our possible fiction writing topics down. Students brainstormed what the 'problem' of their story would be, along with possible solutions their character would attempt, but not always succeed. Ask your child what is the problem in their fiction story?
Math- Students learned how to convert a fraction to a decimal to percent. They also determined when it is appropriate to use a calculator to convert a fraction to a decimal to percent. Students used survey data to create percents. Next week, we will be multiplying and dividing decimals. Ask your child what 2/5 is as a percent?
Social studies- Last week, students were introduced to the Northeast region. Next week, students will be learning about the the unique features of this region! Ask your child one fact they know about the Northeast region.
Science- Last week students watched a video on Mt. Saint Helen and its eruption. We also made baggies of cornstarch and water to simulate the pressure under the earth and how it effects igneous rock formation and volcanoes. This week we will discuss the different types of volcanoes and how they effect the Earth.
-We hope you discovered and enjoyed your child's class picture. It was in their Friday Folder.
-Due to our snow day - we will delay our spelling test until next Friday. Please keep the words sent home today for the next two weeks and encourage your child to study a little each night.
Thanks,
The Fourth Grade Teachers
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