Hello Lincoln Families,
Testing for NWEA will begin Monday, April 26th in the morning. We will be testing students in reading and math. It may take a few days to finish as a class. This week we will discuss fall and winter data and grade-level goals. Once students are finished with the NWEA, we will gather the data and adjust individual learning goals and use them along with essential standard data/goals to finish out the 4th-grade year. This is a very crucial time of year. This last trimester is going fast! There is much work that needs to be done in order to finalize 4th-grade goals to get students prepared for 5th grade. Please try your best to have your child in school. If you can schedule doctor appointments after 3:15, it would be most beneficial to your child. I don't want anyone to lose valuable lesson time. It's just not possible to "catch" students up with the Covid protocols and our schedule. Thank you for your understanding. Just an F.Y.I: M-Step testing for our class will begin the week of May 10th:)
Remember to have Chromebooks charged and packed for school Monday morning. Also, Monday is "Positivity Day". Students are encouraged to wear their P2 T-shirts. Have a great week!
Here's what is happening this next week:
Reading: Students will use CLOSE reading and annotations skills to dig deep and analyze non-fictional texts. In addition, students will use the notes and reading strategies to find text structures like compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution.
Writing: Students will continue to research their historical events to write a 5 paragraph informational essay with a thesis statement and other important elements. Students will experience more of the writing process. This will take a few weeks to publish into a Google Slide. Once the essay is finished they will prepare a Powtoon, Screencastify, or WeVideo presentation.
Math: This week's focus will be to multiply fractions by whole & mixed numbers including multi-step word problems Please continue to encourage your child to practice multiplication/division facts at home with flashcards, IXL, etc. for extra practice. Students can continue to practice IXL Diagnostic and now Khan Mappers for extra yards.
Science: We are halfway through Energizing Everything Unit. This week we will be exploring, "What if there were no electricity?"
Social Studies: We will continue researching historical events like the Underground Railroad, Dust Bowl, and Orphan Trains. The information they gather will be integrated, like the aforementioned, and finalized with a presentation of WeVideo, etc.
Positivity Project: This week's focus: Appreciation and Beauty and Excellence
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