Reading - "Kid Reporters at Work" (4.RI.1 / 4.L.4)
This week, students will read the nonfiction text, "Kid Reporters at Work." Students will define vocabulary terms, analyze text structure, and compare and contrast information with similarities and differences in the text. When you compare two or more things, you are looking for how they are similar. When you contrast two or more things, you are looking for how they are different.
Weekly Vocabulary Terms -
Students will also be introduced to Hispanic Heritage Month. Students will recognize Hispanic Americans who have made important contributions to the United States in the areas of politics, entertainment, art, writing, sports, science, and much more!
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.
* Homework - Read 30+ Minutes Daily
Grammar - Conjunctions and Simple vs. Compound Sentences (4.L.1)
This week, students will identify simple and compound sentences. Students will also combine two simple sentences using conjunctions. Common conjunctions are and, but, and or. Students will have an assessment on simple and compound sentences on Thursday, 9/18.
Homework
- Grammar WB page 11; due Wed. 9/17
- Grammar WB page 12; due Thurs. 9/18
- Grammar WB page 15; due Fri. 9/19
Math - Prime vs. Composite Numbers & Factors / Multiples (4.OA.4)
This week, students will identify prime and composite numbers. A prime number is a number greater than 1 with only two factors, 1 and itself. The numbers 3, 7, and 61 are all examples of prime numbers. A composite number is a number greater than 1 that has more than two factors. The numbers 6, 12, and 14 are all examples of composite numbers. To find out if a number is prime or composite, you have to look at its factors / factor pairs. A factor is one of the two or more numbers that are multiplied to form a product. For example, the number 16 is a composite number. The factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. The factor pairs of 16 are 1 & 16, 2 & 8, and 4 & 4. Factor pairs are two numbers that multiply to give a product. To find the factors of a number, you can use arrays (visual model) or factor rainbows.
A multiple is the product of a given whole number and another whole number. For example, the multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, and so on.
Students will need to understand the following vocabulary terms - prime, composite, factor, multiple, divisible, product, and factor pair. Students will practice 4.OA.4 skills in their learning centers.
Homework
- Word Problems; due Tues. 9/16
- Prime & Composite Array WS; due Wed. 9/17
- Factors & Multiples WS 26; due Thurs. 9/18
- Factors & Multiples WS 39; due Fri. 9/19
Please check out the "links for learning" page for fun and interactive learning games!
Writing - Personal Narrative
This week, students will continue to identify the steps of the writing process with their personal narrative about their favorite summer experience. Students will begin pre-writing their rough drafts. Students will also learn how to edit, revise, and proofread their work.
Spelling - Long A (4.L.2)
This week, students will identify and spell words with the long e sound. Students will be assessed on their spelling words on Friday, 9/19. A homework page is assigned each night for spelling practice and word recognition.
Homework
- Spelling WB 14-15; due Tues. 9/16
- Spelling WB 16; due Wed. 9/17
- Spelling WB 17; due Thurs. 9/18
- Spelling WB 18; due Fri. 9/19
Social Studies - The Northeast Region (4.RI.1)
Students will continue to explore the Northeast region of the United States. Students will identify the land & water, climate, resources & natural products, culture, and landmarks of the region. Students will be assessed on the Northeast Region on Tuesday, 9/23. Students will be provided with a study guide and an in-class review.
IMPORTANT DATES -
Friday, September 19 - PICTURE DAY (All picture order forms are due Fri. 9/19.)
REMINDERS -
* Please continue to support Laraway School through fundraising. A packet of information was sent home with each student last week. Fundraising packets are due Friday, 9/26. Students and families are eligible for prizes based on the fundraising. Go 4C!!!
* 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.
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
B 80%-89%
C 70%-79%
D 60%-69%
F 59% and below
HAVE A GREAT WEEK! - Mrs. Reyes
This week, students will read the nonfiction text, "Kid Reporters at Work." Students will define vocabulary terms, analyze text structure, and compare and contrast information with similarities and differences in the text. When you compare two or more things, you are looking for how they are similar. When you contrast two or more things, you are looking for how they are different.
Weekly Vocabulary Terms -
- identified
- enterprising
- persistence
- venture
Students will also be introduced to Hispanic Heritage Month. Students will recognize Hispanic Americans who have made important contributions to the United States in the areas of politics, entertainment, art, writing, sports, science, and much more!
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.
* Homework - Read 30+ Minutes Daily
Grammar - Conjunctions and Simple vs. Compound Sentences (4.L.1)
This week, students will identify simple and compound sentences. Students will also combine two simple sentences using conjunctions. Common conjunctions are and, but, and or. Students will have an assessment on simple and compound sentences on Thursday, 9/18.
Homework
- Grammar WB page 11; due Wed. 9/17
- Grammar WB page 12; due Thurs. 9/18
- Grammar WB page 15; due Fri. 9/19
Math - Prime vs. Composite Numbers & Factors / Multiples (4.OA.4)
This week, students will identify prime and composite numbers. A prime number is a number greater than 1 with only two factors, 1 and itself. The numbers 3, 7, and 61 are all examples of prime numbers. A composite number is a number greater than 1 that has more than two factors. The numbers 6, 12, and 14 are all examples of composite numbers. To find out if a number is prime or composite, you have to look at its factors / factor pairs. A factor is one of the two or more numbers that are multiplied to form a product. For example, the number 16 is a composite number. The factors of 16 are 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16. The factor pairs of 16 are 1 & 16, 2 & 8, and 4 & 4. Factor pairs are two numbers that multiply to give a product. To find the factors of a number, you can use arrays (visual model) or factor rainbows.
A multiple is the product of a given whole number and another whole number. For example, the multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, and so on.
Students will need to understand the following vocabulary terms - prime, composite, factor, multiple, divisible, product, and factor pair. Students will practice 4.OA.4 skills in their learning centers.
Homework
- Word Problems; due Tues. 9/16
- Prime & Composite Array WS; due Wed. 9/17
- Factors & Multiples WS 26; due Thurs. 9/18
- Factors & Multiples WS 39; due Fri. 9/19
Please check out the "links for learning" page for fun and interactive learning games!
Writing - Personal Narrative
This week, students will continue to identify the steps of the writing process with their personal narrative about their favorite summer experience. Students will begin pre-writing their rough drafts. Students will also learn how to edit, revise, and proofread their work.
Spelling - Long A (4.L.2)
This week, students will identify and spell words with the long e sound. Students will be assessed on their spelling words on Friday, 9/19. A homework page is assigned each night for spelling practice and word recognition.
Homework
- Spelling WB 14-15; due Tues. 9/16
- Spelling WB 16; due Wed. 9/17
- Spelling WB 17; due Thurs. 9/18
- Spelling WB 18; due Fri. 9/19
Social Studies - The Northeast Region (4.RI.1)
Students will continue to explore the Northeast region of the United States. Students will identify the land & water, climate, resources & natural products, culture, and landmarks of the region. Students will be assessed on the Northeast Region on Tuesday, 9/23. Students will be provided with a study guide and an in-class review.
IMPORTANT DATES -
Friday, September 19 - PICTURE DAY (All picture order forms are due Fri. 9/19.)
REMINDERS -
* Please continue to support Laraway School through fundraising. A packet of information was sent home with each student last week. Fundraising packets are due Friday, 9/26. Students and families are eligible for prizes based on the fundraising. Go 4C!!!
* 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.
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
- Grading Scale
B 80%-89%
C 70%-79%
D 60%-69%
F 59% and below
- 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