Reading - "The Adventure of Ali Baba Bernstein" (4.RL.1 / 4.L.4)
This week, students will read the fiction text, "The Adventure of Ali Baba Bernstein" Students will define vocabulary terms, identify story elements such as setting, characters, and plot, and make inferences about the characters based on details and examples from the text.
Weekly Vocabulary Terms -
Students will work daily in 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 - Subjects & Predicates (4.L.1)
This week, students will identify subjects and predicates in sentences. The subject of a sentence is the person, place, or thing the sentence tells about. Ex: Video games are fun to play. (Video games = subject). The predicate tells what the subject does or did. Ex: The children at school learned. (Learned = predicate).
Math - Multiplicative Comparisons (4.OA.2)
This week, students will multiply and divide to solve word problems involving multiplication comparisons. Students will need to understand the following vocabulary terms - fact family, array, model, comparison, equation, factor, product, and multiple. Students will continue to practice basic multiplication facts 0 - 12 in learning centers.
Homework
- Fact Family & Division Packet, due Tues. 9/9
- 4.OA.2 Word Problems; due Wed, 9/10
- 4.OA.2 Word Problems; due Thurs. 9/11
Please review the following with your students 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
Grading Scale
A 90%-100%
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 fiction text, "The Adventure of Ali Baba Bernstein" Students will define vocabulary terms, identify story elements such as setting, characters, and plot, and make inferences about the characters based on details and examples from the text.
Weekly Vocabulary Terms -
- several
- ranged
- curious
- policy
- temporary
- frequently
Students will work daily in 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 - Subjects & Predicates (4.L.1)
This week, students will identify subjects and predicates in sentences. The subject of a sentence is the person, place, or thing the sentence tells about. Ex: Video games are fun to play. (Video games = subject). The predicate tells what the subject does or did. Ex: The children at school learned. (Learned = predicate).
Homework
- Grammar WB page 6; due Wed. 9/10
- Grammar WB page 6; due Wed. 9/10
- Grammar WB page 7; due Thurs. 9/11
- Grammar WB page 10; due Fri. 9/12
Math - Multiplicative Comparisons (4.OA.2)
This week, students will multiply and divide to solve word problems involving multiplication comparisons. Students will need to understand the following vocabulary terms - fact family, array, model, comparison, equation, factor, product, and multiple. Students will continue to practice basic multiplication facts 0 - 12 in learning centers.
Homework
- Fact Family & Division Packet, due Tues. 9/9
- 4.OA.2 Word Problems; due Wed, 9/10
- 4.OA.2 Word Problems; due Thurs. 9/11
- 4.OA.2 Word Problems; due Fri. 9/12
Please check out the "links for learning" page to play more fun and interactive learning games!
Writing - Personal Narrative
This week, students will continue to identify the steps of the writing process. Students will brainstorm and create a graphic organizer that helps them to remember different parts of their summer, which is the topic of their personal narrative. If time, students will begin pre-writing their rough drafts.
Spelling - Long A (4.L.2)
This week, students will identify and spell words with the long a sound. Students will be assessed on their spelling words on Friday, 9/12. A homework page is assigned each night for spelling practice and word recognition.
Homework
- Spelling WB 8-9; due Tues. 9/9
- Spelling WB 10; due Wed. 9/10
- Spelling WB 11; due Thurs. 9/11
Please check out the "links for learning" page to play more fun and interactive learning games!
Writing - Personal Narrative
This week, students will continue to identify the steps of the writing process. Students will brainstorm and create a graphic organizer that helps them to remember different parts of their summer, which is the topic of their personal narrative. If time, students will begin pre-writing their rough drafts.
Spelling - Long A (4.L.2)
This week, students will identify and spell words with the long a sound. Students will be assessed on their spelling words on Friday, 9/12. A homework page is assigned each night for spelling practice and word recognition.
Homework
- Spelling WB 8-9; due Tues. 9/9
- Spelling WB 10; due Wed. 9/10
- Spelling WB 11; due Thurs. 9/11
- Spelling WB 12; due Fri. 9/12
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 create a Scrapbook of their journey in the Northeast Region.
REMINDERS -
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 create a Scrapbook of their journey in the Northeast Region.
REMINDERS -
THANK YOU for coming to Open House on Thursday! It was wonderful to meet all of you and discuss the expectations in fourth grade.
IMPORTANT DATES -
Saturday, September 13 - ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR @ Laraway School, 11am - 2:00pm
Friday, September 19 - PICTURE DAY
Friday, September 19 - PICTURE DAY
Please review the following with your students 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
A 90%-100%
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