Reading - "Wild Horses" (4.RI.1 / 4.L.4)
This week, students will read the informational text, "Wild Horses." Students will monitor their comprehension, define vocabulary terms, and identify cause and effect relationships within the text. A cause makes something else happen. When you ask the question "Why did that happen?" the answer is the cause. What happens as a result of the cause is its effect. When you ask the question "What happened?" the answer is the effect.
Weekly Vocabulary Terms -
Students will continue to work daily in their learning centers to focus on reading comprehension, word work for spelling and vocabulary, writing, and reading non-fiction text on the program, Kidbiz3000.
In addition to reading, "Wild Horses," students will continue to read the fiction novel, Stone Fox. Stone Fox is a story about a young boy named Willy who is determined to help save his ailing grandfather and their potato farm. Willy and his dog, Searchlight, undergo great strength and persistence in keeping the farm and grandfather alive! While reading this exciting novel, students will learn continue to monitor their comprehension, create questions and connections while they read, and learn new vocabulary terms. Students will be introduced to their final project.
* Homework - Read 30+ Minutes Daily
Grammar - Verbs (4.L.1)
This week, students will identify verbs. A verb is a word that tells what the subject does, did, or will do. Verbs have three tenses. They can show action in the past, present, or future. Students will have a homework page assigned each night to practice verbs.
Math - Equivalent Fractions (4.NF.1)
This week, students will be introduced to equivalent fractions. Equivalent fractions name the same amount, but have different numerators and denominators. Students will use visual models such as fraction models and number lines to determine if two fractions with unlike denominators are equivalent. Students will also use multiplication and division to find equivalent fractions. When multiplying or dividing to find or make equivalent fractions, it is always important to multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the SAME number. By the end of this week, students will understand the following vocabulary terms related to fractions - fraction, whole, part, numerator, denominator, equivalent, and unit fraction.
Homework
Students will have 4.NF.1 homework each night.
Please check out the "links for learning" page for fun and interactive learning games!
Writing - Personal Narrative
This week, students will continue to write about their "bad day" experience like the fictional character from the story, Alexander, and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Students will peer-edit, revise, and proofread their work. Students will begin writing and illustrating their final drafts.
Spelling - R-Controlled Vowels (4.L.2)
This week, students will identify and spell words with the r-controlled vowels. This weeks spelling words are - door, dart, fort, morning, carpet, ford, core, cord, spark, award, smart, charge, worn, argue, stormy, bore, guard, ward, warp, backyard, screech, shrimp, throat, ** charcoal, ** forecast. Students will be assessed on their spelling words on Friday, 10/31. A homework page is assigned each night for spelling practice and word recognition.
Science -
This week, students will continue to identify and classify plants and animals according to the characteristics of living things.
REMINDERS -
10/31 - 1/2 Day Early Dismissal @ 11:30
11/6 - 1/2 Day Early Dismissal at 1:00 / Parent Teacher Conferences
11/7 - No School / Parent-Teacher Conferences
* As the weather begins to change, please make sure your child is dressing appropriately for the outdoors. Students will continue to go outside for recess. Jackets and sweatshirts must be worn when outside. In the classroom, students may only wear a navy blue sweater as per the dress code policy.
* If you send any snacks to school for lunch or birthday/holiday treats, please make sure all food items are PEANUT-FREE. Check out the "Student Health" page on the Laraway Website for more information.
* Please continue to review the following with your child regarding school-wide and classroom expectations/policies.
- Light Blue Button-Down Shirt / Pull-over Shirt (Must have a collar & No logos)
- Blue, Black, or White Socks
- Dark-colored Loafers or Dress Shoes (NO multi-colored shoes or gym shoes)
- Solid Navy Blue Sweater (No logos)
- Black or Brown Belt
- Are prepared with their materials / classroom assignments / homework
- Follow directions
- Listen
- Are respectful to Self, Others, Learning, and Environment
HAVE A GREAT WEEK! - Mrs. Reyes
This week, students will read the informational text, "Wild Horses." Students will monitor their comprehension, define vocabulary terms, and identify cause and effect relationships within the text. A cause makes something else happen. When you ask the question "Why did that happen?" the answer is the cause. What happens as a result of the cause is its effect. When you ask the question "What happened?" the answer is the effect.
Weekly Vocabulary Terms -
- habitat
- descendants
- threatened
- emerge
- fragile
- sanctuary
Students will continue to work daily in their learning centers to focus on reading comprehension, word work for spelling and vocabulary, writing, and reading non-fiction text on the program, Kidbiz3000.
In addition to reading, "Wild Horses," students will continue to read the fiction novel, Stone Fox. Stone Fox is a story about a young boy named Willy who is determined to help save his ailing grandfather and their potato farm. Willy and his dog, Searchlight, undergo great strength and persistence in keeping the farm and grandfather alive! While reading this exciting novel, students will learn continue to monitor their comprehension, create questions and connections while they read, and learn new vocabulary terms. Students will be introduced to their final project.
* Homework - Read 30+ Minutes Daily
Grammar - Verbs (4.L.1)
This week, students will identify verbs. A verb is a word that tells what the subject does, did, or will do. Verbs have three tenses. They can show action in the past, present, or future. Students will have a homework page assigned each night to practice verbs.
Math - Equivalent Fractions (4.NF.1)
This week, students will be introduced to equivalent fractions. Equivalent fractions name the same amount, but have different numerators and denominators. Students will use visual models such as fraction models and number lines to determine if two fractions with unlike denominators are equivalent. Students will also use multiplication and division to find equivalent fractions. When multiplying or dividing to find or make equivalent fractions, it is always important to multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the SAME number. By the end of this week, students will understand the following vocabulary terms related to fractions - fraction, whole, part, numerator, denominator, equivalent, and unit fraction.
Homework
Students will have 4.NF.1 homework each night.
Please check out the "links for learning" page for fun and interactive learning games!
Writing - Personal Narrative
This week, students will continue to write about their "bad day" experience like the fictional character from the story, Alexander, and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Students will peer-edit, revise, and proofread their work. Students will begin writing and illustrating their final drafts.
Spelling - R-Controlled Vowels (4.L.2)
This week, students will identify and spell words with the r-controlled vowels. This weeks spelling words are - door, dart, fort, morning, carpet, ford, core, cord, spark, award, smart, charge, worn, argue, stormy, bore, guard, ward, warp, backyard, screech, shrimp, throat, ** charcoal, ** forecast. Students will be assessed on their spelling words on Friday, 10/31. A homework page is assigned each night for spelling practice and word recognition.
Science -
This week, students will continue to identify and classify plants and animals according to the characteristics of living things.
REMINDERS -
10/31 - 1/2 Day Early Dismissal @ 11:30
11/6 - 1/2 Day Early Dismissal at 1:00 / Parent Teacher Conferences
11/7 - No School / Parent-Teacher Conferences
* As the weather begins to change, please make sure your child is dressing appropriately for the outdoors. Students will continue to go outside for recess. Jackets and sweatshirts must be worn when outside. In the classroom, students may only wear a navy blue sweater as per the dress code policy.
* If you send any snacks to school for lunch or birthday/holiday treats, please make sure all food items are PEANUT-FREE. Check out the "Student Health" page on the Laraway Website for more information.
* Please continue to review the following with your child regarding school-wide and classroom expectations/policies.
- Dress Code - The dress code will be strictly enforced by teaching staff & administration. Please make sure your child wears the following daily:
- Light Blue Button-Down Shirt / Pull-over Shirt (Must have a collar & No logos)
- Blue, Black, or White Socks
- Dark-colored Loafers or Dress Shoes (NO multi-colored shoes or gym shoes)
- Solid Navy Blue Sweater (No logos)
- Black or Brown Belt
- Homework Expectations - Students are generally assigned 2-3 homework assignments each night. They will also need to read and practice their spelling words every night. Except for reading, there is usually no homework assigned on the weekends. Occasionally students may have to review/study over the weekend for an upcoming social studies or science assessment. They also may be required to work on a project over the weekend. I expect students to do their best on all assignments at all times. I also expect students to complete their homework on their own, only asking for help after they have attempted the problem. It is important that I can see what a student is able to accomplish on their own. Please check your child’s homework folder and/or their assignment notebook to see what homework they have each day. When a student has not completed a homework assignment (or the assignment is not fully completed) they will be allowed to turn the assignment in late. However, they will not earn a homework sticker for the day. They will also be required to do their homework during recess time. All assignments will be completed, no matter how many days they are late. If a student chooses to not complete homework on time on a regular basis, then they are choosing to miss out on the learning opportunities and fun activities we do in fourth grade.
- Classroom Expectations - Students are responsible for their actions. It is expected that students:
- Are prepared with their materials / classroom assignments / homework
- Follow directions
- Listen
- Are respectful to Self, Others, Learning, and Environment
- Daily Math & Reading Practice - Please make sure your child is reading every day at home for at least 30 minutes and practicing their basic multiplication facts using XtraMath or flashcards. A flyer was sent home that provides information about how to login to XtraMath from your home computer. This program helps children master their basic math facts in multiplication and division. Flashcards are also great alternative if you do not have internet access. The more students read and practice their math skills, the more they will grow! Please check out the "Links for Learning" page and it will take you directly to the different sites.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK! - Mrs. Reyes