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Our homework policy:
Students will be assigned math homework every Monday-Thursday. Once spelling tests begin, they will be given spelling assignments every Monday to turn in on Fridays before their test.
If your child left their workbook or spelling list at home, you can download, or view, the assignments above. If your child needs extra help at home with their homework, they can ask me to make a homework video, which I will send out on Class Dojo at the end of the school day.
While homework is not graded, assignments will be checked over daily. Students will be given a homework quiz each morning which will contain 1-2 problems from the previous night's homework to help check for understanding.
Students will be assigned math homework every Monday-Thursday. Once spelling tests begin, they will be given spelling assignments every Monday to turn in on Fridays before their test.
If your child left their workbook or spelling list at home, you can download, or view, the assignments above. If your child needs extra help at home with their homework, they can ask me to make a homework video, which I will send out on Class Dojo at the end of the school day.
While homework is not graded, assignments will be checked over daily. Students will be given a homework quiz each morning which will contain 1-2 problems from the previous night's homework to help check for understanding.
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Daily schedule
Monday-Thursday
8:20-8:30 Attendance and Morning Announcements
8:30-10:00 Math review/Math
10-10:15 Morning break/recess**
10:15-10:45 Spalding
10:45-12 Reading
12-12:45 Lunch/Recess
Mondays/Tuesdays ?-2:20 Writing (depending on specials that day)
2:20-3:05 Social Studies
*Wednesdays/Thursdays Writing and Science will switch times
3:05-3:20 Points/End of Day routine
**Students may bring a healthy snack for this time. Please do not send anything with nuts in it**
Friday schedule
8:20-8:30 Attendance/Morning Announcements
8:30-10:30 Math 10:30-11:00 Reading Buddies/Spalding 11:05-11:40 Lunch/recess 11:40-12:20 Reading 12:20-1:05 Writing 1:05-1:20 points/end of day routine |
**Specials Schedule **
Monday 1:15-1:45 Music Tuesday 12:45-1:15 PE/ 1:15-1:45 Library Wednesday 1:15-1:45 Music Thursday 1:15-1:45 PE |
Language Arts
Spalding
This quarter, we are continuing 20 spelling words each week. If you need an extra copy, the file is at the top of this page.
Students that complete their homework (must be in cursive and on Spalding paper) and get 100% on their test, will receive a spelling pass for the following week. This will exempt them from the homework and the test, but they will still participate when entering words in their journals each week.
Students that complete their homework (must be in cursive and on Spalding paper) and get 100% on their test, will receive a spelling pass for the following week. This will exempt them from the homework and the test, but they will still participate when entering words in their journals each week.
Grammar and Writing
For our last quarter of the school year, the first half will be focusing on state testing. Students will be working on daily writing prompts and a time frame to practice the process of writing an essay. The goal is to work on endurance and time management to build more confidence for the day of the test.
For the remainder of the quarter, students will be learning about conservation and the effects of pollution, from which they will write, shoot and edit a PSA (public service announcement) to share with all of you!
For our last quarter of the school year, the first half will be focusing on state testing. Students will be working on daily writing prompts and a time frame to practice the process of writing an essay. The goal is to work on endurance and time management to build more confidence for the day of the test.
For the remainder of the quarter, students will be learning about conservation and the effects of pollution, from which they will write, shoot and edit a PSA (public service announcement) to share with all of you!
PSA Example on Water Conservation
Reading
Each week, we will begin with using context clues to make meaning of selection vocabulary. Students will then practice the skill of the week with the Journeys story. Mid-week students will meet with their small groups to practice at their reading level, then assess the skill on Fridays.
*It is imperative that students are reading at least 20 minutes every night. Please reach out if you need advice on any books for your child!
These are the standards for each week along with the Journeys story for our skill practice.
Weeks 1 (3 day week)- use for State Testing Practice
Week 2 "Ecology For Kids" Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. (4.RI.1) Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area. (4.RI.4) Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text (4.RI.5)
Week 3-4 "The Life and Times of the Ant" and "Harvesting Hope" 4.RI.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Week 5 "Sacagawea" 4.RI.6: Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus, and the information provided. 4.RI.3: Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
Week 6 "The Fun They Had" and "The Girl Who Loved Spiders" 4.RL.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.RL.9: Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
Week 7-9 Novel Study "Holes"- Review of all literary standards
Each week, we will begin with using context clues to make meaning of selection vocabulary. Students will then practice the skill of the week with the Journeys story. Mid-week students will meet with their small groups to practice at their reading level, then assess the skill on Fridays.
*It is imperative that students are reading at least 20 minutes every night. Please reach out if you need advice on any books for your child!
These are the standards for each week along with the Journeys story for our skill practice.
Weeks 1 (3 day week)- use for State Testing Practice
Week 2 "Ecology For Kids" Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. (4.RI.1) Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area. (4.RI.4) Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, and problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text (4.RI.5)
Week 3-4 "The Life and Times of the Ant" and "Harvesting Hope" 4.RI.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Week 5 "Sacagawea" 4.RI.6: Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus, and the information provided. 4.RI.3: Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
Week 6 "The Fun They Had" and "The Girl Who Loved Spiders" 4.RL.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.RL.9: Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
Week 7-9 Novel Study "Holes"- Review of all literary standards
Math
Each day, we will begin with a math review, followed by a problem of the day and math fact practice. From there, we will begin our lesson as a whole group, then break into smaller groups for either extended work or more support from me.
Our focus for the third quarter will be on geometry, finding the area and perimeter of squares and rectangles, as well as preparing students for the upcoming state and district assessments.
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Links for practicing math at home:
Boddle- Class code joognv5
Xtra Math (for practicing math facts- send me your email to invite you to our class)
Boddle- Class code joognv5
Xtra Math (for practicing math facts- send me your email to invite you to our class)
Science
Our fourth quarter focus:
Earth and Space Science
4.E1U1.8 Collect, analyze, and interpret data to explain weather and climate patterns.
4.E1U1.6 Plan and carry out an investigation to explore and explain the interactions between Earth’s major systems and the impact on Earth’s surface materials and processes.
E1: The composition of the Earth and its atmosphere and the natural and human processes occurring within them shape the Earth’s surface and its climate.
Local, regional, and global patterns of rock formations reveal changes over time due to Earth forces, such as earthquakes. The presence and location of certain fossil types indicate the order in which rock layers were formed. (4.E1U1.5) 4.E1U1.7 Develop and/or revise a model using various rock types, fossil location, and landforms to show evidence that Earth’s surface has changed over time. Rainfall helps shape the land and affects the types of living things found in a region. Water, ice, wind, living organisms, and gravity break rocks, soils, and sediments into smaller particles and move them around. (4.E1U1.6)
Earth and Space Science
4.E1U1.8 Collect, analyze, and interpret data to explain weather and climate patterns.
4.E1U1.6 Plan and carry out an investigation to explore and explain the interactions between Earth’s major systems and the impact on Earth’s surface materials and processes.
E1: The composition of the Earth and its atmosphere and the natural and human processes occurring within them shape the Earth’s surface and its climate.
Local, regional, and global patterns of rock formations reveal changes over time due to Earth forces, such as earthquakes. The presence and location of certain fossil types indicate the order in which rock layers were formed. (4.E1U1.5) 4.E1U1.7 Develop and/or revise a model using various rock types, fossil location, and landforms to show evidence that Earth’s surface has changed over time. Rainfall helps shape the land and affects the types of living things found in a region. Water, ice, wind, living organisms, and gravity break rocks, soils, and sediments into smaller particles and move them around. (4.E1U1.6)
All lessons follow the 5E model: engage, explore, explain, evaluate and extend. Students will be evaluated on class participation and quizzes based on notes given in class.
Week 1- Finish Weather unit by creating and shooting a weather report identifying key components: precipitation, air temperature, and humidity
Week 2- Identifying the layers of the earth and explaining the processes of erosion and weathering
Weeks 3-7 Describing the processes of earthquakes and volcanoes. Designing a model to stand up to a simulated earthquake
Week 8-9 Finish PSAs and share *tied into writing
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Social Studies
Mrs. Ngaya is the 4th grade Social Studies Teacher. Please visit her class blog here for updates on what the students will be learning in Social Studies.