Here's what is going on in the classroom:
Reading: We will continue to use the V. I. P reading strategy when reading non-fiction. Students use text features, and keywords to find the main idea of these types of texts. We are also using "Turning the Heading into a Question" strategy to help find the main idea. These strategies are intended to be added to their "reading tool kit". It's possible to use more than one at a time.
Writing: We are continuing to work on sentence structure and lessons on how to write personal narratives. They are working on different narrative writing prompts with a focus on the topic sentence, details with complete sentences (subject/predicate) including capitals and end marks. We are learning how to add transition words and a "clincher" or closing sentence as well.
Math: We will continue to focus on finding area & perimeter and using the formulas. This week I will introduce multiplicative word problems. We are also spending about 15 minutes a day on multiplication activities to increase fluency. I gave them a 2 minute timed quiz last week after a week of in-class practice and many students saw an increase from the last quiz. The sheets should have gone home in the folder Friday. These can be used for extra practice at home. I encourage 4th graders to practice multiplication facts at home with flashcards, IXL, etc. for extra practice. As we discussed at your child's conference, any area that needs extra practice IXL Diagnostic is encouraged.
Science: We are continuing the Sound Waves Science Unit and finish this week. This unit helps students develop the idea that sound is an actual thing, a wave of vibrations traveling through the air. Equipped with this understanding, students can begin to make sense of how sound and music work.
Social Studies: Will will continue to focus on five themes of geography, the earth, and the way people interact with it this week.
Important Dates
Late Starts: 11/4, 11/11, 11/18
Half Days: 11/12, 11/13, 11/20
No School Thanksgiving break: 11/25-11/27
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