Classroom News for the Week of November 2nd

News and Upcoming Events:
Thank you to all the parents who helped on Friday at the Celebration and the Parade! We appreciate your time!

• No SS homework this week
• Don't forget Orchestra instruments on Monday!
• 11/11 Veterans Day Holiday - School closed
• 11/16 - 11/20 Report Card Conferences

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What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:

This week we will use the standard algorithm to multiply 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers x 1 digit numbers in the context of word problems. Students will also be learning to connect area models and the distributive property.

Accelerated Math (self-paced practice)

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

Students will be taking English Language Arts Interim Assessment #1 this week. This assessment covers reading comprehension and 

Island of the Blue Dolphins, chapters 19-24. 

Last Week! Genre Blackout:  Students have been challenged to read books from 9 different genres in the first reporting period. Ask your child about his/her progress.

Spelling & Vocabulary:

This week's words are -
(un, il, ir, non = not)

• unquestionable
• unruly
• unlimited
• unrest
• unrelenting
• irregular
• illogical
• irreplaceable
• nonconformist
• nonexistent

Writing:

Writer's Workshop: Analyzing Student Work Samples, Freewriting with Elaboration Prompts, Mining Our Writing for Essay Ideas 

Social Studies/Science:

Science: Magnets
Social Studies: The First European Explorers in California

Reminders:

Tardies:

 Please make sure your child is at school and in line by the 8:06 bell. We try to start the school day at 8:11 promptly. Thank you for your help!

Homework:

Please check your child's Homework Log nightly and sign or initial after the work has been completed. Remind your child that completed homework and the HW log are due in class daily.

Classroom News for the Week of October 26th

News and Upcoming Events: 

• 10/30/15 4th Grade Day of the Dead/Halloween Celebration.

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What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:

This week we will model multiplication problems (2,3,4 digit numbers x 1 digit numbers) on a place value chart. On Wednesday the students will review the standard algorithm for multiplication.

This week we will also start Accelerated Math (self-paced practice).

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

Non-fiction text structures: sequence, problem and solution, cause and effect, description, and comparison. This week we will focus on cause and effect. Students will read several different non-fiction texts and will use graphic organizers to show how the author structured his/her writing.

Island of the Blue Dolphins, chapters 14-18. 

Genre Blackout:  Students have been challenged to read books from 9 different genres in the first reporting period. We are halfway there! Ask your child about his/her progress.

Spelling & Vocabulary:

This week's words are -
No Spelling and vocabulary this week.

Tip: Spend 10 minutes verbally studying the words each day. Research suggests that studying for small periods regularly is more effective than cramming. In addition to having your child spell the word aloud, ask your child to use the word in an imaginative sentence. You can pick a "theme" for the sentences, such as Halloween or the Desert…"Give me a sentence with 'collide' that has to do with Halloween." This can provide some challenge and novelty to a routine task.

Writing:

This week we begin a new writing unit. Student will be learning how to write persuasive and personal essays. This week's lessons include collecting ideas as an essayist and writing to learn.

Social Studies/Science:

No social studies/ science rotation this week.

Reminders:

Tardies:

 Please make sure your child is at school and in line by the 8:06 bell. We try to start the school day at 8:11 promptly. Thank you for your help!

Homework:

Please check your child's Homework Log nightly and sign or initial after the work has been completed. Remind your child that completed homework and the HW log are due in class daily.