Hello parents! Check out what is going on this week in fourth grade!
Math - We continue to work through the rest of Unit 1, which we will be finishing tomorrow. On Wednesday, we will be reviewing for the Unit 1 test by playing Jeopardy. I will send home a study guide that will be optional for the students to complete. If the study guide is completed, they will receive two extra credit points on their Unit 1 test which is scheduled for Thursday and Friday. With the new Everyday Math program, each test takes up two days. One of the days is for the regular test and the other for an open-ended assessment. Also, we will be taking our first fact fluency assessment this week in class. It is crucial that students work on their fact fluency both at school and at home.
Science - Today, we finished up our unit on Matter. We will be reviewing all day tomorrow for their Science quiz on Wednesday. Please look out for a study guide that will be coming home tomorrow. The students should study it to ensure that they do well on this quiz. Thursday and Friday, we will begin our unit on the Solar System.
Reading- Today we found out why nonfiction text features are so important. This week we will add a strategy to Expand Vocabulary on our CAFE menu. We will also begin a unit on literary elements and how they impact fiction text (setting, character, plot, climax).
Writing- The students continue to draft their realistic fiction writing pieces. Today we looked over a checklist so the students are familiar of the 4th grade writing expectations. We will be revising, working on effective leads, and connect action and dialogue to the setting.
Vocabulary- The first Word of the Day quiz was a success! We started a new sheet today and will keep going until we get 10 more interesting words. Please encourage your child to jot down in the Word Collector any interesting words they may find at home.
Social Studies- We will begin a unit on Map skills this week. Please keep in mind that the Social Studies curriculum is now integrated in language arts so you will not see much work or homework in that subject coming home.
*Our Environmental field trip is next Monday, Sept. 28th. (rain date: Oct. 5th) Please be sure to send in a signed permission slip ASAP! We are still looking for one more parent volunteer. If you are available and have the necessary clearances please contact us.
Coming up.... Oct. 2nd- Cross Country Meet
Oct. 7th- 2 hr late arrival for students
Oct. 12th- No school
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