We have been trying to have students become more aware of their Lexile levels to help them choose "Just Right" or "Dinner" books. Here is an online pamphlet for some more information about Lexiles for you.
https://www.georgiastandards.org/resources/Documents/Lexile%20Brochure%20-%20English.pdf
Friday, January 30, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Week of January 27th
Math: continue on fractions, chapter 8.
Recipe Project:
This is just a reminder that this week the students were
given the instructions on a recipe project. It is due on February 12th.
They can present it however they want as long as the requirements are
met. Also it is optional, but I am encouraging the students to bring in
their creations to share with the class. Math 1 has 24 students and
Math 2 has 29 students. There are no severe allergies (the students have
a list of them) in either room. If you have any questions please refer
to the sheet in your child’s math folder first.
Science:
This week the students are beginning a space choice
board. The kids are responsible for choosing and successfully completing
projects that interest them. They will be completing these research-based
activities here in the room, but most certainly can read at home.
Space resource websites:
Reading: This week, students are resuming the Weekly 5. The tasks for this week:
Work on Writing: King George III was taxing the colonists for the French and Indian War. Do you think he was right? Was it a fair tax? Should the colonists have been responsible for paying for a war fought in the colonies? Use reasons and evidence based on things we have read in class.
Word Work: Greek and Latin Roots hydra=water, aud=to hear, dict= to say
Listen to Reading: Study Island 3d: Academic Language
Reading Skill: Sons of Liberty passage and comprehension
Read to Self: Read a "Just Right" book and work on Eagle Eyes
Social Studies: We are continuing to learn about causes leading up to the American Revolution. This week, we will complete a Skittles activity to represent colonists feelings about taxation, analyze the Join or Die political cartoon created by Benjamin Franklin, learn about the Townshend Acts and the Boston Massacre.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Blue and Gold Eagles Dance!
Students that earned a Blue or Gold Eagle this 9 weeks will participate in a dance from 1:20-1:50 this Friday (January 23rd). If your child is able, please have him or her wear a white shirt tomorrow. It should be a lot of fun!
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Donations Needed/Week of January 20th
We will need Skittles for a Social Studies lesson at the beginning of next week. If you are able to donate, we would appreciate it greatly!
Also, please check in with your child to see if he or she needs fresh supplies. Many students don't have glue, scissors, crayons, or paper.
In Social Studies, we are beginning the American Revolution unit. We are starting to learn about the causes of the American Revolution. This week, we are focusing on the French and Indian War, The Proclamation of 1763, and the Stamp and Sugar Acts. Students are reading passages about the causes leading up to the Revolution, and recording thoughts about these events in their Social Studies interactive notebooks.
In Reading, we are reviewing compare and contrast. Students will be reading passages and finding similarities and differences within one text. Students will also work on Greek and Latin Roots (i.e. uni- means "one") and Study Island 6c: Root Words and Affixes. We have also focused on how to choose "Just Right" books. I have asked that students choose books that help them grow as readers (known as "dinner" books). I have asked that they keep books like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "Big Nate," "Junie B. Jones," etc. be left at home to read as "dessert books" on the weekends for fun. Thank you for your help in growing healthy readers.
Also, please check in with your child to see if he or she needs fresh supplies. Many students don't have glue, scissors, crayons, or paper.
In Social Studies, we are beginning the American Revolution unit. We are starting to learn about the causes of the American Revolution. This week, we are focusing on the French and Indian War, The Proclamation of 1763, and the Stamp and Sugar Acts. Students are reading passages about the causes leading up to the Revolution, and recording thoughts about these events in their Social Studies interactive notebooks.
In Reading, we are reviewing compare and contrast. Students will be reading passages and finding similarities and differences within one text. Students will also work on Greek and Latin Roots (i.e. uni- means "one") and Study Island 6c: Root Words and Affixes. We have also focused on how to choose "Just Right" books. I have asked that students choose books that help them grow as readers (known as "dinner" books). I have asked that they keep books like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "Big Nate," "Junie B. Jones," etc. be left at home to read as "dessert books" on the weekends for fun. Thank you for your help in growing healthy readers.
Math-We are still working on chapter
8. The students are having a quiz Friday that will cover all the
lessons from 1-7. This won’t be a test grade, but will give the students
an idea on what they need to study. The actual test on fractions is
slated for Thursday 1/29.
Also students are receiving
forms for our upcoming project this week. The due date will be in
February, and more information about this is on the forms.
Science-Thank you very much for
the donations on paper plates and cookies. The students built a diagram
on phases of the moon that they found tasty. This week, we are studying
space and will begin a book study on that.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Week of January 12th
Good afternoon!
In reading this week, we will be focusing on drama and beginning Greek and Latin roots and derivatives. This will be our new "Word Work" or vocabulary skill. For drama, we will be practicing The Frogs in the Well skit that we will perform on March 3rd during our 4th grade PTA performance. All students will practicing reading parts, and if your child is interested, he or she can choose to audition for a speaking part for the performance. These auditions will be held during class as students are all performing the skit at that time. A letter is going home with your child today, so please sign and return by Thursday if your child is interested in auditioning. Also, students are asked to complete Study Island module 2i: Poetry, Drama, and Prose by Friday this week.
In Social Studies, we are finishing up colonies with the lives and skills of artisans. You may choose to view this website to learn about the various special skills each artisan had. We will be taking the Colonization test on Tuesday, January 13th. After that, we will begin our American Revolution unit. We will be exploring causes leading up to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself. This unit will last for about 6 weeks or so.
Important Dates:
Tuesday 1/13: Colonization Test
Thursday 1/15: Eagle Eye on Reading Awards Party (1:15 in Media Center)
Friday 1/16: Blue and Gold Eagle Awards 8:15 in Cafeteria
Monday 1/19: MLK Staff and Student holiday
Tuesday 3/3: 4th Grade PTA performance @6:00
In reading this week, we will be focusing on drama and beginning Greek and Latin roots and derivatives. This will be our new "Word Work" or vocabulary skill. For drama, we will be practicing The Frogs in the Well skit that we will perform on March 3rd during our 4th grade PTA performance. All students will practicing reading parts, and if your child is interested, he or she can choose to audition for a speaking part for the performance. These auditions will be held during class as students are all performing the skit at that time. A letter is going home with your child today, so please sign and return by Thursday if your child is interested in auditioning. Also, students are asked to complete Study Island module 2i: Poetry, Drama, and Prose by Friday this week.
In Social Studies, we are finishing up colonies with the lives and skills of artisans. You may choose to view this website to learn about the various special skills each artisan had. We will be taking the Colonization test on Tuesday, January 13th. After that, we will begin our American Revolution unit. We will be exploring causes leading up to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself. This unit will last for about 6 weeks or so.
In math, we are issuing new
books (volume 2). This week we begin chapter 8. This is the first
chapter that explores fractions.
In science, the students have
learned what makes the seasons and we will finish this week with the phases of
the moon with a edible project.
Important Dates:
Tuesday 1/13: Colonization Test
Thursday 1/15: Eagle Eye on Reading Awards Party (1:15 in Media Center)
Friday 1/16: Blue and Gold Eagle Awards 8:15 in Cafeteria
Monday 1/19: MLK Staff and Student holiday
Tuesday 3/3: 4th Grade PTA performance @6:00
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Report Cards!
I hope you are all having a great weekend! Report cards went home on Friday. Please sign and return the report card signature card and envelope. You may keep the report card for your records.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Week of January 6th
Welcome Back!
It’s a new year and a new quarter. In math, we are skipping chapter 7 Patterns and Sequences to focus on fractions. Don’t worry, your child isn’t missing out on anything, as this material is represented in the numbers of the week. Chapter 8 Fractions will begin Monday January 12th. There will also be a new book for the remainder of the year. This week, students will review and extend on division and multiplication.
Eagles Eyes are going to be due every Wednesday. The first Wednesday due date for these is January 14th.
Science has the students learning about the phases of the moon and the tilt of the Earth. This material will last to Friday January 16th.
Thank you,
Bobby Desin
January 6, 2015 (2015 still sounds so strange, doesn't it?!?)
I hope you all had a fantastic break with lots of family time! We are hitting the ground running this week. In Reading, we will be focusing on Poetry. We will emphasize stanzas, lines, rhythm, rhyme scheme, mood, and theme. Students will be working on analyzing these elements independently and in small group. Students will also work on writing their own poems and completing a Study Island module. In Language, we will switch back to using Grammar Mini Bites for this nine week period. We are finishing up our Colonization unit in Social Studies. We will be looking at how the lifestyles of large landowners, farmers, artisans, women, indentured servants and slaves differed. We will finish this unit on Monday next week. There will be a test on Tuesday, January 13th. A study guide was sent home today with your child.
January 13th-Colonization Test (study guide given)
January 14th-Eagle Eye on Reading due (Please note that both the Fiction and Nonfiction forms have changed for the second semester).
Have a great week!
Mrs. Gordon
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