Quarter Four - Week Nine
Monday: Poem Recitations Begin / Math Quiz
Tuesday: Science Study Guide Due
Wednesday: History Study Guide Due / Roots 1-100 Test
Thursday: Science Test (Respiratory Unit)
Friday: Spalding Test / History Test
Math:
Students will learn about congruent figures, tessellations, and lines of symmetry this week. They will also take their end of the year Singapore Math Test on Friday.
Writing/Grammar & Literature:
Students will write their final essay of the year. This essay is a compare and contrast paper on the similarities and differences between The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (book) and The Wizard of Oz (movie). The students are really enjoying discussing the differences between the book and the movie. This will help them in their writing this week.
Spalding:
This week students will learn the last 12 remaining words for the year and be tested on them on Friday.
History:
Students will be wrapping up their study of the presidents. They will take their open-notes quiz on Monday and their Unit 6 Test on Friday.
Science:
Students will used what they have learned about the human body to create a healthy lifestyle brochure. Students will also review their study guide on the Respiratory System for the final test of the quarter.
Greek and Latin Roots:
On Wednesday, students will be expected to show mastery of all 100 Greek and Latin Roots. Linked below is a Quizlet that students can use to practice. https://quizlet.com/289052788/4th-grade-greek-and-latin-roots-1-100-for-quizzes-flash-cards/
Poetry:
This week, students will recite "George Washington."
Quarter Four - Week Eight
Monday: None.
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Math Quiz / Roots Check (97-100)
Thursday: History Quiz / Math Test
Friday: Spalding Test / History Test
Math:
This week, students will learn how to find the volume of solids and rectangular prisms. They will have a math quiz on Wednesday and will take their test on Thursday.
Writing/Grammar:
This week, students will dive into poetry. Each night, students will have a poem to write if they haven't finished writing it during class. This week, I will be grading students on effort instead of quality of work. Poetry isn't easy. It will be a fun challenge for them. Some may find the words flow with ease, while others may have difficulty.
Spalding:
Students will learn 30 new words and will be assessed on Friday.
History:
Students have almost completed the unit on the early American presidents. On Thursday, they will take a quiz over all of the presidents except Jackson. On Friday, students will take the last history test of the quarter.
Science:
Having completed the circulatory unit, students are now studying the respiratory system. There are no quizzes for this unit.
Literature:
Greek and Latin Roots:
The students should be studying all 100 roots in preparation for the end of quarter test which covers all one hundred roots. However, the assessment this week is only on roots 97 - 100.
Poetry:
Students should continue memorizing "George Washington," in preparation of reciting it during week nine.
Quarter Four - Week Seven
Monday: None.
Tuesday: Cumulative Math Test
Wednesday: Math Quiz / Science Test
Thursday: Field Trip to A.T. Still University
Friday: Roots Review Quiz # 91 - 95
Math:
Students will continue to review area and perimeter and apply it to composite figures.
Writing/Grammar:
Students will look at narrative writing and personal letters. For homework this week, students will write their own personal narrative and a letter to someone they know.
Spalding:
Students will lean thirty new words this week.
History:
Students will continue their study of the first six American presidents. This week, they will look at Adams, Jefferson, and Madison.
Science:
Students will end their study of the cardiovascular system and will be tested on Wednesday. On Thursday, students will be taking their field trip to A.T. Still University. On Friday, they will start their study of the respiratory system.
Literature:
Students will continue their journey with Dorothy and her friends in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will take a review check on the 91st - 95th Greek and Latin Roots. Students should be studying all of their roots on a regular basis. They will be taking the roots quiz over all 100 roots they have learned during week nine.
Poetry:
Students will begin their study of the last poem of the year, "George Washington," by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Benet.
Quarter Four - Week Six
Monday: No School!
Tuesday: Math Quiz / Poetry Recitations Begin / Essays Due
Wednesday: Cumulative Math Test / Signer's Project Presentations Begin
Thursday: None.
Friday: Math Test
Math:
In Math, students finished up lessons on nets on Thursday with a test. On Tuesday, they will review the concepts taught during units 1-4 and be tested on Wednesday. On Thursday, students will learn how to apply their knowledge of area and perimeter to composite figures and will be tested on Friday.
Writing/Grammar:
This week in writing, students will turn their attention to descriptive writing. The goal of descriptive writing is to create a picture in the mind of the reader. This is usually a difficult, but fun activity for the students to try to broaden their use of vocabulary that captures images in words.
Spalding:
Students will learn 20 words this week and will be tested on Friday.
History:
Students will take the test on the U.S. Constitution on Wednesday. Students will work on completing the study guide on Tuesday. You may want to help them go over it on Tuesday night to ensure they have the right answers for the test on Wednesday. Students will be presenting the Signer's Projects on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Science:
Students will continue to study the circulatory system by doing an activity that looks at pulse rate related to activity. They will also consider what blood is made of.
Literature:
The class has really gotten into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. We will continue the journey with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Lion. If your child has missed school and would like to listen to the audio, click here for a free version. https://librivox.org/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-solo-version-2-by-l-frank-baum/
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will take an assessment on the roots 88 - 90.
Poetry:
Students will recite the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution during week six.
Quarter Four - Week Five
Monday: AZMerit Part 2
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Math Quiz
Thursday: Math Test / History Quiz / Science Quiz / Spalding Test
Friday: No School!
Math:
Students will spend time looking at nets. A net is a pattern that you can cut and fold to create a model of a solid shape. There is a math quiz on Wednesday and a test on Thursday.
Writing/Grammar:
Students will spend their week reviewing what they have learned in Grammar this year. Those that originally struggled with sentence diagramming and classification have seen huge growth after regularly reviewing in class throughout the quarter.
Spalding:
Students will continue with the next 30 words and will take a test on these words Thursday.
History:
Students will look at the completion of the Constitutional Conventions work and how the states ratified the constitution. There will be an open-note quiz on Thursday.
Science:
This week, students will start their study of the circulatory system. There is a science quiz on Thursday. Because there are so many tests and quizzes on Thursday due to testing on Monday and the short week, this will be an open-note quiz.
Literature:
Students will read Chapters 1-6 in The Wizard of Oz this week. Please make sure to send a copy of the book with your child to school.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will learn roots 88-90. They will take a review quiz on the first 87 on Tuesday. Linked below is a Quizlet to help them study.
https://quizlet.com/356373171/4th-grade-greek-and-latin-roots-1-87-for-quizzes-flash-cards/
Poetry:
This is the last week for students to memorize the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Here is what your child should be memorizing.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution fo the United States of America.
Quarter Three - Week Nine
Monday: Paul Revere's Ride Recitation
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots Quiz (1-75), Math Quiz
Thursday: None.
Friday: None.
Math:
This week students will work further with decimals. They will practice multiplying and dividing decimals. Students will take a test during the week.
Writing/Grammar:
This week will be spent reviewing writing assignments from the previous quarter. The goal is to help students identify areas of concern and where they can improve their writing. All of the students are at a different writing level. Some are crafting expository and multi-paragraph opinion essays with ease and speed. Others, struggle to create main points and support them. The class will be broken down into different groups this week, in order to challenge those that are writing quickly and easily, and support those that are struggling.
Spalding:
Students will begin the week with the fifth-word spelling test for March that allows us to track the students' spelling grade level. They will then learn twenty new words on Tuesday and Wednesday. This will be the last week of Spalding until week five of the fourth quarter to provide students more opportunity to review content essential for AzMerit and AIMS Science.
History:
This week, students will finish their study of the American Revolution. Students will learn how the 13 colonies who banded together defeated the greatest empire in the world at the time. No one, other than those proud American patriots, would have ever believed that farmers and merchants from British settlements could ever stand against her mother country.
Science:
The end of the third quarter is an exciting time to reflect on all of the learning that has taken place over the year, thus far. Students have a general knowledge of chemistry, electricity, life science, meteorology, and geology. The students will review prior material and be assessed to determine what strands are most important to review and reteach, if necessary. This week and the first two weeks of the fourth quarter will give students the opportunity to fully set to memory the facts they've learned throughout the year and how to apply them in more substantial ways.
Literature:
Students will continue reading the story of, "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch." I have seen throughout the last week how attached the students are growing toward the characters. Not only are they enjoying the book, but they are seeing that not all good stories are filled with joy, excitement, and adventure. Some stories form deeper connections to us as people, and this is truly one of them. The story demonstrates that a man's lot is not determined by his birth or circumstances, but by whether one possesses an unfailing desire to accomplish great things in spite of what life's challenges may bring.
Greek and Latin Roots:
This week, students will be tested on the roots 1-75. If your child is missing some roots, they can refer back to the powerpoint:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQWeOUkApvAeNedMMPtCrVJ0hnopntDH/view
It may seem intimidating to memorize 75 roots. This has been a lengthy process that has taken the whole year thus far, adding only a couple roots each week and regularly reviewing old roots. I have no doubt that students will do well on this. The quiz will be multiple choice and will not include the derivatives.
Poetry:
Students will recite "Paul Revere's Ride," starting Monday in groups of three.
Quarter Three - Week Eight
Monday: None.
Tuesday: Math Cumulative Test, Science Rock Quiz
Wednesday: Roots Check (73-75)
Thursday: Science Test
Friday: History Open-Note Quiz, Poetry Goal 11-15.
Quarter Three - Week Seven
Monday: No School
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Math Test on Thousandths Place, History Open-Note Test
Thursday: Math Quiz, Science Rock Quiz
Friday: Poetry Goal (7-10) Math Test on Rounding to the Tenth's Place
Math:
Last week, we learned decimals to the thousandth place. This week we will practice rounding decimals to the one-decimal place (the tenths place).
Writing/Grammar:
Students will edit previously written papers and will have final drafts ready for week eight.
Spalding:
Students will learn 20 new words this week.
History:
Students completed their unit reviews for last Friday and were reminded to gather any notes they missed over the past three school days. Students will continue to learn about the major battles during the American Revolution and will have an open-note test on Wednesday this week.
Science:
Students are nearing the end of their study of geology. Students can already begin filling out the unit review to help them study for their upcoming test. On Thursday, students will have a quiz on the different types of rock. The quiz is in essay format and the questions are as follows. Students can find the answers in their workbook where they made their rock fold.
- What is the root word of igneous? Explain how this root word helps us understand how igneous rocks are formed.
- How are sedimentary rocks formed? What does lithification mean?
- Metamorphic means to transform, or change form. Which two forces help to form metamorphic rock?
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will have a brief review check on roots 67-69. They will also lean the next six. Students will be tested on the first 75 roots during week nine.
Poetry:
The poetry goal for this week is to memorize stanzas 7-10 of the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride."
Poem
Poem Read Aloud
Week 7: 7 - 10
Week 8: 11 - 15
Week 9: Recite
Quarter Three - Week Six
Monday: Field Trip
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Grammar Test & Roots Check
Thursday: Great Heart's Day / Meteorology Review Quiz - Open-Note
Friday: Poetry Goal (4-6)
Quarter Three - Week Five
Important Dates:
Monday: Math Test on Decimals (Tenths Place)
Tuesday: Life Science Review Quiz #2
Wednesday: Math Quiz and Greek and Latin Roots Review Check, History Quiz
Thursday: Grammar Review Test, Spalding Test, Geology Midterm
Friday: NO SCHOOL!
Math:
Students will continue their study of decimals by focussing on the hundredths place this week. Last week, many students grasped the tenths concept with ease and were excited to learn more about decimals. Please encourage your child to ask questions when they get to school in the morning if there is something they did not understand on their homework during the coming weeks.
Grammar/Writing:
This week, students will spend time reviewing all of the grammar content they learned during the first semester. Regular review helps students to retain and continue practicing concepts. Monday through Wednesday will be a review. Thursday will be the review test.
Spalding:
Students will learn twenty words on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday will be the review and Thursday will be their test on those 20 words.
History:
Students will learn about how the conflict between the colonists and Britain turns to war. There will be an open-note quiz on Wednesday. If you would like to review with your child, here are the questions from the quiz.
1. How did the colonies respond to the Intolerable Acts?
2. How did the colonists start to think of themselves after the Intolerable Acts?
3. Who rode through the night to warn people that the British were coming?
4. Who gave the speech, "Give me liberty, or give me death?"
5. What was a Minuteman?
Science:
Students will receive a geology midterm study guide on Monday, to be filled out partially in class and partially as homework. The guide will be corrected on Tuesday and Thursday will be the test. Students will read about the importance of mountains and learn more about rocks.
Literature:
Students will continue reading, Prince Caspian.
Poetry:
Students should spend time each night studying, "Paul Revere's Ride." Last week, the students and I discussed great achievements that mankind has accomplished throughout the years. We talked about how these achievements didn't fall into their lap, but instead were accomplished by dedication and hard work. The same is true for this poem. It is undoubtedly long. We will take class time to work on this poem during the next 5 weeks. However, this will not be enough to memorize the poem. I will give the students goals to achieve so that they stay on track throughout the next weeks. On Friday of each week will be a fill in the blank quiz (not graded) for students who need a way to check to see which stanzas they need for practice on.
Poem
Poem Read Aloud
Week 5: Stanzas 1 - 3
Week 6: Stanzas 4 - 6
Week 7: 7 - 10
Week 8: 11 - 15
Week 9: Recite
Greek and Latin Roots:
There will be a short review check this week on roots 61-63.
Quarter Three - Week Four
Important Dates:
Monday: Math Test on Solid Figures
Tuesday: Math Test on Area, Life Science Review Quiz
Wednesday: Math Test on Perimeter, Greek and Latin Roots Review Check
Thursday: History Test (Open Notes)
Friday: Field Day!
Math:
This week, students will continue their study of calculating area and perimeter. The geometry lessons are meant to teach a skill, allow for scholars to practice the skill, and then assess their ability to perform the skill. If your child is struggling, they may want to review their math notes at home during the first three nights of the week.
Writing:
Students completed their first paper of the quarter last Thursday on whether or not they thought the Dark Ages should actually be called the Dark Ages. Last Friday, they began developing their outline for their next paper.
Spalding:
There will be 30 new Spalding words this week.
History:
In history, students are starting to understand why the conflict came about between Britain and the colonies. There will be an open-notes, open-book test at the end of the week.
Science:
Students will build and erupt their volcano building projects tomorrow. Thank you again for providing supplies. They will spend the rest of the week studying how mountains are formed, both on land and beneath the sea. There is a life science review quiz on Tuesday.
Literature:
Students will continue reading Prince Caspian this week.
Poetry:
Students have finished their recitation of, "The Concord Hymn." They will move on to work on the longest poem of the year, "Paul Revere's Ride." Students should focus on practicing this poem on a nightly basis. It is recommended that they spend around 5 minutes per night. The time spent memorizing the poem can be counted toward the 25 minutes of nightly reading. It is a long poem; however, students have 6 weeks to memorize it. The process of memorizing such a historical and timeless piece gives scholars a high sense of achievement when they have recited it.
Greek and Latin Roots:
There is a small review on roots 58-60 on Wednesday.
Let's have a great week!
Quarter Three - Week Three
Important Dates:
Tuesday - Friday: Poem Recitation
Wednesday: Roots Check / Math Quiz
Thursday: Math Test - Circles and Solid Shapes
Friday: History Quiz (Open Notes), Chemistry Review Quiz
Math:
Students will continue to study geometry and will be tested on circles and solid figures on Thursday. The following unit will be on finding area and perimeter.
Writing:
Students will finish typing their essay on whether the Dark Ages were actually dark. Students will have the opportunity to peer edit and will then move on to their next writing project on, "What role do humans play in preventing animals from becoming extinct?"
Spalding:
Due to a short week, there will be only 20 words this week.
History:
Last week, the students learned about the Seven Years' War that took place in Europe and the French and Indian War that took place in the eastern part of North America. This week, students will take a look at how the English planned to pay off all of their war debts. Students will learn about the Stamp Act crisis and read and discuss Patrick Henry's resolution.
Science:
Students are loving learning about geology, especially when it comes to understanding how earthquakes are formed. This week, students will continue their study of volcanoes. This is always a favorite to learn about.
Literature:
Students will continue their reading of Prince Caspian.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will have a review check on roots 55-57 this week and will learn 58-60.
Poetry:
Students will be expected to recite, "The Concord Hymn," this week.
Quarter Three - Week Two
Important Dates:
Tuesday: Math Test (Measuring Angles), Meteorology Review Quiz
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots Review Check, Geology Quiz, Math Test (Perpendicular Lines)
Thursday: MAP Testing, History Test (Open-notes), Math Quiz
Friday: Math Test (Quadrilaterals and Triangles)
Math:
Students will continue their study of geometry this week. There are a couple tests over material they are reviewing from last year.
Writing:
Students will complete their writing assignment this week. They will work on their sentence outlines on Monday and Tuesday, and will begin typing it on Wednesday.
Spalding:
Due to MAP testing on Thursday, students will learn 20 words for Spalding this week. They will learn the words on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday will be their review, and Friday will be their test.
History:
This week, students will study the French and Indian War and the Seven Years' War. They will have an open-notes test on Thursday. Students have already had class time to begin filling out the study guide. Due to the test being open-notes, we will not spend class time reviewing the material. Students should be able to use their notes to find the correct answers.
Science:
Having started their study of geology last week, this week students will learn about different plate boundaries. They will also learn about earthquakes and tsunamis. There is a quiz this week.
Review Questions:
- List the layers of the earth in order.
- How many types of crust are there?
- Name the different types of crust.
- Which part of the core is solid?
- Which layer of the mantle is the least dense?
- What floats on top of the asthenosphere?
- What is the movement of magma in the asthenosphere called?
- What kind of boundary forms when plates move away from each other?
- What kind of boundary forms when plates move toward each other and collide?
- What kind of boundary forms when plates slide past each other?
Literature:
Students will continue reading Prince Caspian, this week.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will learn roots 55-57 this week. There is a quiz over the first 54 on Wednesday, that is multiple choice.
Poetry:
Students will continue to work toward memorizing, "Concord Hymn." Recitation of this poem will begin next week.
Quarter 3, Weeks 1 Lessons
Monday: Poem Recitations Begin / Math Quiz
Tuesday: Science Study Guide Due
Wednesday: History Study Guide Due / Roots 1-100 Test
Thursday: Science Test (Respiratory Unit)
Friday: Spalding Test / History Test
Math:
Students will learn about congruent figures, tessellations, and lines of symmetry this week. They will also take their end of the year Singapore Math Test on Friday.
Writing/Grammar & Literature:
Students will write their final essay of the year. This essay is a compare and contrast paper on the similarities and differences between The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (book) and The Wizard of Oz (movie). The students are really enjoying discussing the differences between the book and the movie. This will help them in their writing this week.
Spalding:
This week students will learn the last 12 remaining words for the year and be tested on them on Friday.
History:
Students will be wrapping up their study of the presidents. They will take their open-notes quiz on Monday and their Unit 6 Test on Friday.
Science:
Students will used what they have learned about the human body to create a healthy lifestyle brochure. Students will also review their study guide on the Respiratory System for the final test of the quarter.
Greek and Latin Roots:
On Wednesday, students will be expected to show mastery of all 100 Greek and Latin Roots. Linked below is a Quizlet that students can use to practice. https://quizlet.com/289052788/4th-grade-greek-and-latin-roots-1-100-for-quizzes-flash-cards/
Poetry:
This week, students will recite "George Washington."
Quarter Four - Week Eight
Monday: None.
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Math Quiz / Roots Check (97-100)
Thursday: History Quiz / Math Test
Friday: Spalding Test / History Test
Math:
This week, students will learn how to find the volume of solids and rectangular prisms. They will have a math quiz on Wednesday and will take their test on Thursday.
Writing/Grammar:
This week, students will dive into poetry. Each night, students will have a poem to write if they haven't finished writing it during class. This week, I will be grading students on effort instead of quality of work. Poetry isn't easy. It will be a fun challenge for them. Some may find the words flow with ease, while others may have difficulty.
Spalding:
Students will learn 30 new words and will be assessed on Friday.
History:
Students have almost completed the unit on the early American presidents. On Thursday, they will take a quiz over all of the presidents except Jackson. On Friday, students will take the last history test of the quarter.
Science:
Having completed the circulatory unit, students are now studying the respiratory system. There are no quizzes for this unit.
Literature:
Students will finish reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz this week. Students will be viewing the movie. Their goal in watching the movie is to give them information to use on their last paper of the year, a comparison paper on the similarities and differences between the movie and the book.
Greek and Latin Roots:
The students should be studying all 100 roots in preparation for the end of quarter test which covers all one hundred roots. However, the assessment this week is only on roots 97 - 100.
Students should continue memorizing "George Washington," in preparation of reciting it during week nine.
Quarter Four - Week Seven
Monday: None.
Tuesday: Cumulative Math Test
Wednesday: Math Quiz / Science Test
Thursday: Field Trip to A.T. Still University
Friday: Roots Review Quiz # 91 - 95
Math:
Students will continue to review area and perimeter and apply it to composite figures.
Writing/Grammar:
Students will look at narrative writing and personal letters. For homework this week, students will write their own personal narrative and a letter to someone they know.
Spalding:
Students will lean thirty new words this week.
History:
Students will continue their study of the first six American presidents. This week, they will look at Adams, Jefferson, and Madison.
Science:
Students will end their study of the cardiovascular system and will be tested on Wednesday. On Thursday, students will be taking their field trip to A.T. Still University. On Friday, they will start their study of the respiratory system.
Literature:
Students will continue their journey with Dorothy and her friends in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will take a review check on the 91st - 95th Greek and Latin Roots. Students should be studying all of their roots on a regular basis. They will be taking the roots quiz over all 100 roots they have learned during week nine.
Poetry:
Students will begin their study of the last poem of the year, "George Washington," by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Benet.
Quarter Four - Week Six
Monday: No School!
Tuesday: Math Quiz / Poetry Recitations Begin / Essays Due
Wednesday: Cumulative Math Test / Signer's Project Presentations Begin
Thursday: None.
Friday: Math Test
Math:
In Math, students finished up lessons on nets on Thursday with a test. On Tuesday, they will review the concepts taught during units 1-4 and be tested on Wednesday. On Thursday, students will learn how to apply their knowledge of area and perimeter to composite figures and will be tested on Friday.
Writing/Grammar:
This week in writing, students will turn their attention to descriptive writing. The goal of descriptive writing is to create a picture in the mind of the reader. This is usually a difficult, but fun activity for the students to try to broaden their use of vocabulary that captures images in words.
Spalding:
Students will learn 20 words this week and will be tested on Friday.
History:
Students will take the test on the U.S. Constitution on Wednesday. Students will work on completing the study guide on Tuesday. You may want to help them go over it on Tuesday night to ensure they have the right answers for the test on Wednesday. Students will be presenting the Signer's Projects on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Science:
Students will continue to study the circulatory system by doing an activity that looks at pulse rate related to activity. They will also consider what blood is made of.
Literature:
The class has really gotten into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. We will continue the journey with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Lion. If your child has missed school and would like to listen to the audio, click here for a free version. https://librivox.org/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-solo-version-2-by-l-frank-baum/
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will take an assessment on the roots 88 - 90.
Poetry:
Students will recite the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution during week six.
Quarter Four - Week Five
Monday: AZMerit Part 2
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Math Quiz
Thursday: Math Test / History Quiz / Science Quiz / Spalding Test
Friday: No School!
Math:
Students will spend time looking at nets. A net is a pattern that you can cut and fold to create a model of a solid shape. There is a math quiz on Wednesday and a test on Thursday.
Writing/Grammar:
Students will spend their week reviewing what they have learned in Grammar this year. Those that originally struggled with sentence diagramming and classification have seen huge growth after regularly reviewing in class throughout the quarter.
Spalding:
Students will continue with the next 30 words and will take a test on these words Thursday.
History:
Students will look at the completion of the Constitutional Conventions work and how the states ratified the constitution. There will be an open-note quiz on Thursday.
Science:
This week, students will start their study of the circulatory system. There is a science quiz on Thursday. Because there are so many tests and quizzes on Thursday due to testing on Monday and the short week, this will be an open-note quiz.
Literature:
Students will read Chapters 1-6 in The Wizard of Oz this week. Please make sure to send a copy of the book with your child to school.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will learn roots 88-90. They will take a review quiz on the first 87 on Tuesday. Linked below is a Quizlet to help them study.
https://quizlet.com/356373171/4th-grade-greek-and-latin-roots-1-87-for-quizzes-flash-cards/
Poetry:
This is the last week for students to memorize the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Here is what your child should be memorizing.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution fo the United States of America.
Quarter Three - Week Nine
Monday: Paul Revere's Ride Recitation
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots Quiz (1-75), Math Quiz
Thursday: None.
Friday: None.
Math:
This week students will work further with decimals. They will practice multiplying and dividing decimals. Students will take a test during the week.
Writing/Grammar:
This week will be spent reviewing writing assignments from the previous quarter. The goal is to help students identify areas of concern and where they can improve their writing. All of the students are at a different writing level. Some are crafting expository and multi-paragraph opinion essays with ease and speed. Others, struggle to create main points and support them. The class will be broken down into different groups this week, in order to challenge those that are writing quickly and easily, and support those that are struggling.
Spalding:
Students will begin the week with the fifth-word spelling test for March that allows us to track the students' spelling grade level. They will then learn twenty new words on Tuesday and Wednesday. This will be the last week of Spalding until week five of the fourth quarter to provide students more opportunity to review content essential for AzMerit and AIMS Science.
History:
This week, students will finish their study of the American Revolution. Students will learn how the 13 colonies who banded together defeated the greatest empire in the world at the time. No one, other than those proud American patriots, would have ever believed that farmers and merchants from British settlements could ever stand against her mother country.
Science:
The end of the third quarter is an exciting time to reflect on all of the learning that has taken place over the year, thus far. Students have a general knowledge of chemistry, electricity, life science, meteorology, and geology. The students will review prior material and be assessed to determine what strands are most important to review and reteach, if necessary. This week and the first two weeks of the fourth quarter will give students the opportunity to fully set to memory the facts they've learned throughout the year and how to apply them in more substantial ways.
Literature:
Students will continue reading the story of, "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch." I have seen throughout the last week how attached the students are growing toward the characters. Not only are they enjoying the book, but they are seeing that not all good stories are filled with joy, excitement, and adventure. Some stories form deeper connections to us as people, and this is truly one of them. The story demonstrates that a man's lot is not determined by his birth or circumstances, but by whether one possesses an unfailing desire to accomplish great things in spite of what life's challenges may bring.
Greek and Latin Roots:
This week, students will be tested on the roots 1-75. If your child is missing some roots, they can refer back to the powerpoint:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQWeOUkApvAeNedMMPtCrVJ0hnopntDH/view
It may seem intimidating to memorize 75 roots. This has been a lengthy process that has taken the whole year thus far, adding only a couple roots each week and regularly reviewing old roots. I have no doubt that students will do well on this. The quiz will be multiple choice and will not include the derivatives.
Poetry:
Students will recite "Paul Revere's Ride," starting Monday in groups of three.
Quarter Three - Week Eight
Monday: None.
Tuesday: Math Cumulative Test, Science Rock Quiz
Wednesday: Roots Check (73-75)
Thursday: Science Test
Friday: History Open-Note Quiz, Poetry Goal 11-15.
Math:
Students will begin the week reviewing what they have learned in the third quarter, thus far. They will take a Cumulative Test on Tuesday. The next unit of study in math will focus on adding and subtracting decimals. Students have already practiced this skill in previous lessons, but will solidify their learning so they are ready for multiplying decimals later in the week.
Writing/Grammar:
This week, students will be reviewing grammar concepts they have learned throughout the year. They will also use this time to make corrects to previous papers they have written this quarter.
Spalding:
Students will learn the next 30 words. This week will be a normal week for Spalding.
History:
Students learned about the Battle of Saratoga on Friday and how that victory led to higher spirits among soldiers and the nation. However, life wasn't easy for the Continental Army following the major victory. Instead, they endured Valley Forge throughout the winter. Nonetheless, the trials of Valley Forge did a great deal of good.
There will be an open notes quiz on Friday. Here are the review questions:
1. What was a loyalist?
2. How did women support the war effort?
3. What happened to Nathan Hale?
4. Why were the victories at Trenton and Princeton important?
5. What did Steuben give Washington at Valley Forge?
Science:
In science, students are working on a compare and contrast paper on two natural events that shape the Earth's surface. They should also be studying their study guides for the science test on Thursday. Students corrected their study guides last Friday in class.
Students didn't feel ready for the quiz on the three different rocks. Therefore, the quiz from last week will be given on Tuesday this week. Here are the questions the quiz will be on.
- What is the root word of igneous? Explain how this root word helps us understand how igneous rocks are formed.
- How are sedimentary rocks formed? What does lithification mean?
- Metamorphic means to transform, or change form. Which two forces help to form metamorphic rock?
- How are sedimentary rocks formed? What does lithification mean?
- Metamorphic means to transform, or change form. Which two forces help to form metamorphic rock?
Greek and Latin Roots:
This week, students will be assessed on roots 73-75.
Next week, there will be a roots test on 1 - 75.
73. bios - life (Greek)
74. vivo victum - live (Latin)
75. mikros - small (Greek)
If your child has lost any of their cards, you can refer back to the master list at the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQWeOUkApvAeNedMMPtCrVJ0hnopntDH/view
Poetry:
This is the last week before poetry recitations next week. Students are encouraged to be working on the last part of the poem this week. The poetry goal for this week is to memorize stanzas 11 - 15 of the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride."
Recitation: Students will not be reciting their poem alone. Instead, they will be paired with other students and will recite the poem in a group.
Quarter Three - Week Seven
Monday: No School
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Math Test on Thousandths Place, History Open-Note Test
Thursday: Math Quiz, Science Rock Quiz
Friday: Poetry Goal (7-10) Math Test on Rounding to the Tenth's Place
Math:
Last week, we learned decimals to the thousandth place. This week we will practice rounding decimals to the one-decimal place (the tenths place).
Writing/Grammar:
Students will edit previously written papers and will have final drafts ready for week eight.
Spalding:
Students will learn 20 new words this week.
History:
Students completed their unit reviews for last Friday and were reminded to gather any notes they missed over the past three school days. Students will continue to learn about the major battles during the American Revolution and will have an open-note test on Wednesday this week.
Science:
Students are nearing the end of their study of geology. Students can already begin filling out the unit review to help them study for their upcoming test. On Thursday, students will have a quiz on the different types of rock. The quiz is in essay format and the questions are as follows. Students can find the answers in their workbook where they made their rock fold.
- What is the root word of igneous? Explain how this root word helps us understand how igneous rocks are formed.
- How are sedimentary rocks formed? What does lithification mean?
- Metamorphic means to transform, or change form. Which two forces help to form metamorphic rock?
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will have a brief review check on roots 67-69. They will also lean the next six. Students will be tested on the first 75 roots during week nine.
Poetry:
The poetry goal for this week is to memorize stanzas 7-10 of the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride."
Poem
Poem Read Aloud
Week 7: 7 - 10
Week 8: 11 - 15
Week 9: Recite
Quarter Three - Week Six
Monday: Field Trip
Tuesday: None.
Wednesday: Grammar Test & Roots Check
Thursday: Great Heart's Day / Meteorology Review Quiz - Open-Note
Friday: Poetry Goal (4-6)
Writing/Grammar:
This week students will review for their grammar review test. A study guide will go home on Tuesday night to help the students prepare.
Spalding:
This week we will be learning 10 new words on Tuesday and will be tested on those words Friday.
History:
Students will continue their study of the colonies. This week we will be taking a look at Bunker Hill and the formation of the Declaration of Independence.
Science:
Students will continue their study of geology by reviewing the different types of rocks and learning about the rock cycle, weathering, and erosion.
Literature:
Students will continue reading, Prince Caspian.
Poetry:
The poetry goal for this week is to memorize stanzas 4 - 6 of the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride."
Poem
Poem Read Aloud
Week 5: Stanzas 1 - 3
Week 6: Stanzas 4 - 6
Week 7: 7 - 10
Week 8: 11 - 15
Week 9: Recite
The poetry goal for this week is to memorize stanzas 4 - 6 of the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride."
Poem
Poem Read Aloud
Week 5: Stanzas 1 - 3
Week 6: Stanzas 4 - 6
Week 7: 7 - 10
Week 8: 11 - 15
Week 9: Recite
Quarter Three - Week Five
Important Dates:
Monday: Math Test on Decimals (Tenths Place)
Tuesday: Life Science Review Quiz #2
Wednesday: Math Quiz and Greek and Latin Roots Review Check, History Quiz
Thursday: Grammar Review Test, Spalding Test, Geology Midterm
Friday: NO SCHOOL!
Math:
Students will continue their study of decimals by focussing on the hundredths place this week. Last week, many students grasped the tenths concept with ease and were excited to learn more about decimals. Please encourage your child to ask questions when they get to school in the morning if there is something they did not understand on their homework during the coming weeks.
Grammar/Writing:
This week, students will spend time reviewing all of the grammar content they learned during the first semester. Regular review helps students to retain and continue practicing concepts. Monday through Wednesday will be a review. Thursday will be the review test.
Spalding:
Students will learn twenty words on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday will be the review and Thursday will be their test on those 20 words.
History:
Students will learn about how the conflict between the colonists and Britain turns to war. There will be an open-note quiz on Wednesday. If you would like to review with your child, here are the questions from the quiz.
1. How did the colonies respond to the Intolerable Acts?
2. How did the colonists start to think of themselves after the Intolerable Acts?
3. Who rode through the night to warn people that the British were coming?
4. Who gave the speech, "Give me liberty, or give me death?"
5. What was a Minuteman?
Science:
Students will receive a geology midterm study guide on Monday, to be filled out partially in class and partially as homework. The guide will be corrected on Tuesday and Thursday will be the test. Students will read about the importance of mountains and learn more about rocks.
Literature:
Students will continue reading, Prince Caspian.
Poetry:
Students should spend time each night studying, "Paul Revere's Ride." Last week, the students and I discussed great achievements that mankind has accomplished throughout the years. We talked about how these achievements didn't fall into their lap, but instead were accomplished by dedication and hard work. The same is true for this poem. It is undoubtedly long. We will take class time to work on this poem during the next 5 weeks. However, this will not be enough to memorize the poem. I will give the students goals to achieve so that they stay on track throughout the next weeks. On Friday of each week will be a fill in the blank quiz (not graded) for students who need a way to check to see which stanzas they need for practice on.
Poem
Poem Read Aloud
Week 5: Stanzas 1 - 3
Week 6: Stanzas 4 - 6
Week 7: 7 - 10
Week 8: 11 - 15
Week 9: Recite
Greek and Latin Roots:
There will be a short review check this week on roots 61-63.
Quarter Three - Week Four
Important Dates:
Monday: Math Test on Solid Figures
Tuesday: Math Test on Area, Life Science Review Quiz
Wednesday: Math Test on Perimeter, Greek and Latin Roots Review Check
Thursday: History Test (Open Notes)
Friday: Field Day!
Math:
This week, students will continue their study of calculating area and perimeter. The geometry lessons are meant to teach a skill, allow for scholars to practice the skill, and then assess their ability to perform the skill. If your child is struggling, they may want to review their math notes at home during the first three nights of the week.
Writing:
Students completed their first paper of the quarter last Thursday on whether or not they thought the Dark Ages should actually be called the Dark Ages. Last Friday, they began developing their outline for their next paper.
Spalding:
There will be 30 new Spalding words this week.
History:
In history, students are starting to understand why the conflict came about between Britain and the colonies. There will be an open-notes, open-book test at the end of the week.
Science:
Students will build and erupt their volcano building projects tomorrow. Thank you again for providing supplies. They will spend the rest of the week studying how mountains are formed, both on land and beneath the sea. There is a life science review quiz on Tuesday.
Literature:
Students will continue reading Prince Caspian this week.
Poetry:
Students have finished their recitation of, "The Concord Hymn." They will move on to work on the longest poem of the year, "Paul Revere's Ride." Students should focus on practicing this poem on a nightly basis. It is recommended that they spend around 5 minutes per night. The time spent memorizing the poem can be counted toward the 25 minutes of nightly reading. It is a long poem; however, students have 6 weeks to memorize it. The process of memorizing such a historical and timeless piece gives scholars a high sense of achievement when they have recited it.
Greek and Latin Roots:
There is a small review on roots 58-60 on Wednesday.
Let's have a great week!
Quarter Three - Week Three
Important Dates:
Tuesday - Friday: Poem Recitation
Wednesday: Roots Check / Math Quiz
Thursday: Math Test - Circles and Solid Shapes
Friday: History Quiz (Open Notes), Chemistry Review Quiz
Math:
Students will continue to study geometry and will be tested on circles and solid figures on Thursday. The following unit will be on finding area and perimeter.
Writing:
Students will finish typing their essay on whether the Dark Ages were actually dark. Students will have the opportunity to peer edit and will then move on to their next writing project on, "What role do humans play in preventing animals from becoming extinct?"
Spalding:
Due to a short week, there will be only 20 words this week.
History:
Last week, the students learned about the Seven Years' War that took place in Europe and the French and Indian War that took place in the eastern part of North America. This week, students will take a look at how the English planned to pay off all of their war debts. Students will learn about the Stamp Act crisis and read and discuss Patrick Henry's resolution.
Science:
Students are loving learning about geology, especially when it comes to understanding how earthquakes are formed. This week, students will continue their study of volcanoes. This is always a favorite to learn about.
Literature:
Students will continue their reading of Prince Caspian.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will have a review check on roots 55-57 this week and will learn 58-60.
Poetry:
Students will be expected to recite, "The Concord Hymn," this week.
Quarter Three - Week Two
Important Dates:
Tuesday: Math Test (Measuring Angles), Meteorology Review Quiz
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots Review Check, Geology Quiz, Math Test (Perpendicular Lines)
Thursday: MAP Testing, History Test (Open-notes), Math Quiz
Friday: Math Test (Quadrilaterals and Triangles)
Math:
Students will continue their study of geometry this week. There are a couple tests over material they are reviewing from last year.
Writing:
Students will complete their writing assignment this week. They will work on their sentence outlines on Monday and Tuesday, and will begin typing it on Wednesday.
Spalding:
Due to MAP testing on Thursday, students will learn 20 words for Spalding this week. They will learn the words on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday will be their review, and Friday will be their test.
History:
This week, students will study the French and Indian War and the Seven Years' War. They will have an open-notes test on Thursday. Students have already had class time to begin filling out the study guide. Due to the test being open-notes, we will not spend class time reviewing the material. Students should be able to use their notes to find the correct answers.
Science:
Having started their study of geology last week, this week students will learn about different plate boundaries. They will also learn about earthquakes and tsunamis. There is a quiz this week.
Review Questions:
- List the layers of the earth in order.
- How many types of crust are there?
- Name the different types of crust.
- Which part of the core is solid?
- Which layer of the mantle is the least dense?
- What floats on top of the asthenosphere?
- What is the movement of magma in the asthenosphere called?
- What kind of boundary forms when plates move away from each other?
- What kind of boundary forms when plates move toward each other and collide?
- What kind of boundary forms when plates slide past each other?
Literature:
Students will continue reading Prince Caspian, this week.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will learn roots 55-57 this week. There is a quiz over the first 54 on Wednesday, that is multiple choice.
Poetry:
Students will continue to work toward memorizing, "Concord Hymn." Recitation of this poem will begin next week.
Quarter 3, Weeks 1 Lessons
Math:
Fourth-grade will start a study of geometry this week. There is a test on Wednesday over Chapter 1. The first test is on right angles. Everything on this test is a review from last year.
Grammar/Writing:
Students will start their second major writing assignment. This writing project will still be largely teacher-led, but students will have more freedom to form their own thoughts and sentences. This will be an opinion paper on the following topic: Is it right to call the Middle Ages the Dark Ages? This writing assignment will take place during weeks one and two of the quarter.
Spalding:
Students will begin the week with the monthly 50 word spelling test to check their grade level. They will then learn twenty new words to be tested on Friday.
History:
This week, students will start their next unit of study: The American Revolution. Before we get there, students will review the 13 colonies, which they studied last year, and the rising tension between the English who owned the 13 colonies, and the French, the greatest enemy of the British from their conflict during the 100 Years' War. There will be a test on Friday on the 13 colonies. The test will be open notes so it shouldn't be very difficult for students who have taken good notes.
Science:
Students will start their study of geology. This week, they will learn about the four layers of the earth, Alfred Wegener's Continental Drift Theory, and the current theory of Plate Tectonics. There will be a meteorology review quiz on Thursday.
Roots:
We will pick back up where we left off before Christmas, with roots 51-54.
Literature:
This week we will begin reading "Prince Caspian," by C.S. Lewis. The scholars will spend Monday reviewing the plot of "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe," read in third grade and will begin reading "Prince Caspian" on Tuesday.
Poetry:
Students will begin memorizing, "Concord Hymn," by Ralph Waldo Emerson. This is a famous poem about the American Revolution. They will be expected to recite this poem during week three.
Quarter 2, Weeks 10 Lessons
Test Schedule:
Monday will be our last test of the quarter: Cumulative Grammar Test
Math:
Students will learn about the last concept of the semester. They will learn how to add and subtract mixed numbers.
Here is an example:
4 1/2 - 2 3/4 =
4 2/4 - 2 3/4 =
3 6/4 - 2 3/4 = 1 3/4
Science:
Students will finish their study of how humans have impacted the environment and how we can work to make a positive impact on our earth.
History:
Students will complete their timeline activity. This activity will help us review most of the major dates we learned about this semester.
Literature:
Students will have a discussion on plot and whether Robin Hood was a hero or villain.
Spalding:
There is no Spalding this week.
Writing/Grammar:
Students will complete their grammar test on Monday and will write about their experiences in fourth grade, thus far. They will set goals to work on and achieve during the second semester.
Poetry:
Students will recite their poem, "The Flag Goes By."
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students have completed their Greek and Latin roots for the semester.Quarter 2, Weeks 9-10 Lessons
Test and Quiz Schedule:
Monday: None.
Tuesday: Arizona History Test / Roots Quiz (1-50)
Wednesday: Electricity Review Quiz
Thursday: Life Science Review Quiz
Friday: Math Units 1-3 Cumulative Test / Grammar Cumulative Test
Math:
The rest of the quarter will be spent reviewing and mastering prior material. The last piece scholars will learn before break is how to add and subtract mixed numbers. Here is an example:
4 1/2 - 2 3/4 =
4 2/4 - 2 3/4 =
3 6/4 - 2 3/4 = 1 3/4
The Unit 1-3 Cumulative Test is Friday.
Grammar/Writing:
Students will spend Monday learning how to punctuate quotes in a sentence. The beginning of the week will be spent reviewing what they have learned in grammar this year to prepare for the cumulative test on Friday.
Spalding:
The Spalding regiment will continue as normal.
History:
Students will take the final history test of the quarter on Tuesday. Students have spent the last two weeks filling out their study guide on workbook p. 163. The test is identical to the study guide and covers Arizona history. Students will correct their study guide in class tomorrow and will take their test on Tuesday.
Science:
In science, students will take their review quiz on electricity, Wednesday. The study guide was handed out on Friday to complete and study over the weekend. The life science review quiz will take place the next day, Thursday. These quizzes are meant to help students refresh what they learned at the beginning of the year. Students will also continue to take a look at the scientific method.
Poetry:
Students will be asked to recite, "The Flag Goes By," this week. Poem recitations happens as time allows. Students should be prepared to say it any day between Monday and Friday.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Students will take the second quarter Greek and Latin roots test. The test is on Tuesday. The quiz goes over roots 1-50.
Quarter 2, Week 8 Lessons
Important Dates:
Test and Quiz Schedule:
Monday: Science Test
Tuesday: Math Test / History Quiz
Wednesday: Roots Quiz (1-44)
Thursday: Chemistry Review Quiz
Friday:
Math:
Students have completed almost all of their study on fractions of a set. The last lesson will be on fraction word problems. Students will take their test on Tuesday. Students will spend the rest of the quarter reviewing what they have learned throughout the year and preparing for the Units 1-3 Cumulative Test.
Writing/Grammar:
This week, students will finish their writing workshop on water conservation. This includes in-class typing of their written work.
Students will continue their study of grammar this week. They will begin their week looking at run-on sentences. Run-on sentences are sentences where two independent clauses are joined with a conjunction only, a comma only, or simply run together without an endmark. Here are some examples.
- Bob took the dogs outside and he got them some food. (needs a comma after outside)
- Bill took the dogs outside, he got them some food. (needs a conjunction after the comma)
- Jill took the dogs outside she got them some food. (needs a comma and conjunction, semicolon, or to be made into two sentences)
Students will then spend time looking at complex sentences and correlative conjunctions.
Spalding:
Spalding will resume this week.
Monday: 50 word Monthly Assessment
Tuesday: mention -- course
Wednesday: neither -- doubt
Thursday: Review mention -- doubt
History:
Science:
Scholars will take their meteorology test on Monday. The rest of the week will be spent studying the scientific method.
History:
In history, students will start the week by studying the role American's played in Arizona. They will then study the Mexican War. They will end the week by studying Arizona's territorial days and how Arizona became the 48th state. Students will start working on the Arizona unit study guide this week. The test is scheduled for Tuesday, December 11th, 2018. Here are four YouTube videos that the students will be watching this week, if you'd like a sneak peak.
Kids & The Capitol: Road to Statehood
Kids & The Capitol: Arizona's State Symbols
Arizona's Official State Song
Rex Allen Jr. Performance of "Arizona"
Literature:
Students finished the last chapter of Robin Hood last week. This week, they will check their literature summaries and STEAL sheets for completeness. Literature notebooks will be handed in on Friday to be graded over the weekend. Students will enjoy selected Children's Literature stories throughout the week.
Roots:
Students will take a quiz on roots 1-44 on Wednesday. This quiz will be multiple choice and will not include the derivatives, only meanings. Here is a Quizlet to help your child study. Students will continue with learning the next roots 45 - 50, this week.
Poetry:
The current poem, "The Flag Goes By," by Henry Holcomb Bennett, will be introduced Monday. Students should work toward memorizing it this week and will be expected to recite it next week.
Quarter 2, Week 6 Lessons
Wednesday - Friday: No School Thanksgiving Break
Saturday: Miss Kogler gets married and becomes Mrs. Otto!
Test and Quiz Schedule:
Monday:
Tuesday: History Test, Math Test, Science Quiz
Writing/Grammar:
Students will continue to work on their first writing assignment of the year. The majority of the work being done on this writing assignment will be completed as a class. The goal is to have the whole writing outline completed by the end of this week. After Thanksgiving break, we will begin typing and editing our work.
History:
Scholars will take the last test on the Middle Ages Tuesday. Most of this test is short answer and essay. Scholars had time to begin their study guide with partners in class last week. The study guide should be mostly complete this weekend, and will be graded for accuracy on Tuesday. If your child has a question on something on the study guide, please encourage them to bring their questions to class on Monday. Here is a Quizlet they can use to prepare.
Literature:
Students will continue their reading of Robin Hood on Monday and Tuesday.
Math:
Last week, students learned how to take an improper fraction and turn it into a mixed number, using division. On Monday, scholars will learn how to take a division problem and turn it into a mixed number using the same process. Scholars will practice this skill on Monday, to be assessed on Tuesday.
7/2 = 3 1/2
Greek and Latin Roots:
The students will take a Greek and Latin Roots review check on Tuesday over the roots they learned last week. Here are the roots they are responsible for knowing:
quattuor - foru
quinque -five
sex - six
The next three roots our scholars will learn this week are:
septem - seven
octo - eight
novem - nine
Poetry:
The students are expected to be able to recite "The Sin of Omission," the week after Thanksgiving in class or in the hallway. If your child hasn't taken a moment to look at the poem, it is important that they begin memorizing this, due to its length.
Science:
Students will continue to study meteorology in science. There is a quiz on Tuesday. Here are the study questions for the quiz:
1. Low, flat clouds that look like a layer or sheet. They produce rain and fog.
2. Feathery and wispy clouds that produce nice, fair weather.
3. Puffy clouds that usually mean nice weather.
4. ____________________ are masses of water droplets and ice crystals floating in the atmosphere.
5. _____________________ is the force of the atmosphere on surroundings.
6. ______________ is the horizontal movement of air from high pressure to low pressure across the Earth's atmosphere.
7. _________________ measures wind speed.
Quarter 2, Week 5 Lessons
Important Dates:
Monday: No School
Tuesday:
History Research Packet Due
3 Paragraph Essay Due
Reflection Essay Due
Wednesday:
History Presentations
Greek and Latin Roots Review Check
Winter Concert
Math Quiz
Thursday:
History Presentations
Science Quiz (Study Questions Below)
Friday:
History Presentations
Math Test
Math:
This week, scholars will work further with improper fractions. They will review how to write an improper fraction, how to change an improper fraction to a mixed number, and how to change a mixed number into an improper fraction.
There will be quiz on factors, multiples, writing expressions, and equivalent fractions.
Grammar/Writing:
Scholars will start their first major writing project. Students will be writing about the importance of water conservation and what steps can be taken to conserve water. This writing project will be teacher led and teacher guided. The students' essays will likely all be very similar, if not the same. Students will be graded on their effort and contribution in class.
Science:
Our scholars will learn the layers of the earth's atmosphere, air pressure, and how wind is formed. Our scholars will take their science quiz on Thursday.
1. Is most of the Earth's water fresh or salt water?
2. Where is most of the Earth's fresh water found?
3. What are clouds?
4. Which clouds are fat and globular?
5. Which clouds mean nice and fair weather?
6. Which clouds produce light rain and fog?
7. Which clouds have a flat base and puffy tops?
8. Where does all the weather happen?
9. Where is the ozone layer found?
10. Be able to order the layers of the atmosphere.
History:
Europe Project Presentations
The Europe Projects are due this upcoming week! It brings us great joy to hear about the amount of effort and enthusiasm our scholars have already invested in this project. There are no presentations on Tuesday; however, the research packets and essays are due Tuesday for all scholars.
If your child is planning on bringing a food item that must be refrigerated or warmed up, please send us an email. Please refrain from purchasing anything that has been contaminated with nuts. We will be unable to eat the item in our classroom due to severe nut allergies.
Feel free to stop by during your scholar's presentation if you are able and willing to make it! If you plan on attending, please send us an email so that we can let the front office know.
Here is the list of presentation order below:
Wednesday, 11/14
8:00 - 8:10 Megan
8:10 - 8:20 Bristol
8:20 - 8:30 Adam D.
Music Concert Practice 8:40 - 9:20
9:25 - 9:35 Kodie
9:35 - 9:45 Karmen
9: 45 - 9:55 Jahnvi
9:55 - 10:05 Dani
Break - Recess 10:05 - 10:10
10:15 - 10:25 Brannen
10:25 - 10:35 Adrianna
10:35 - 10:45 Greysen
Thursday, 11/15
8:40 - 8:50 Elizabeth
8:50 - 9:00 Zachary
9:00 - 9:10 Wesley
9:10 - 9:20 Cashlin
9:20 - 9:30 Joymarie
9:30 - 9:40 Abby
9:40 - 9: 50 Elise
BREAK
10:15 - 10:25 Leia
10:25 - 10:35 JohnPaul
10:35 - 10:45 Jocelyn
Friday, 11/16
8:40 - 8:50 Brayden
8:50 - 9:00 Adam P
9:00 - 9:10 Rebekah
9:10 - 9:20 Mark
9:20 - 9:30 Francesca
9:30 - 9:40 Vincent
9:40 - 9: 50 Curie
BREAK
10:15 - 10:25 Trenton
10:25 - 10:35 Faith
10:35 - 10:45 Hadi
The Europe Projects are due this upcoming week! It brings us great joy to hear about the amount of effort and enthusiasm our scholars have already invested in this project. There are no presentations on Tuesday; however, the research packets and essays are due Tuesday for all scholars.
If your child is planning on bringing a food item that must be refrigerated or warmed up, please send us an email. Please refrain from purchasing anything that has been contaminated with nuts. We will be unable to eat the item in our classroom due to severe nut allergies.
Feel free to stop by during your scholar's presentation if you are able and willing to make it! If you plan on attending, please send us an email so that we can let the front office know.
Here is the list of presentation order below:
Wednesday, 11/14
8:00 - 8:10 Megan
8:10 - 8:20 Bristol
8:20 - 8:30 Adam D.
Music Concert Practice 8:40 - 9:20
9:25 - 9:35 Kodie
9:35 - 9:45 Karmen
9: 45 - 9:55 Jahnvi
9:55 - 10:05 Dani
Break - Recess 10:05 - 10:10
10:15 - 10:25 Brannen
10:25 - 10:35 Adrianna
10:35 - 10:45 Greysen
Thursday, 11/15
8:40 - 8:50 Elizabeth
8:50 - 9:00 Zachary
9:00 - 9:10 Wesley
9:10 - 9:20 Cashlin
9:20 - 9:30 Joymarie
9:30 - 9:40 Abby
9:40 - 9: 50 Elise
BREAK
10:15 - 10:25 Leia
10:25 - 10:35 JohnPaul
10:35 - 10:45 Jocelyn
Friday, 11/16
8:40 - 8:50 Brayden
8:50 - 9:00 Adam P
9:00 - 9:10 Rebekah
9:10 - 9:20 Mark
9:20 - 9:30 Francesca
9:30 - 9:40 Vincent
9:40 - 9: 50 Curie
BREAK
10:15 - 10:25 Trenton
10:25 - 10:35 Faith
10:35 - 10:45 Hadi
Scholars will continue to read about the adventures of Robin Hood.
Spalding:
No spalding this week!
Poetry:
Scholars will continue to memorize "The Sin of Omission."
Greek and Latin Roots:
Scholars will learn roots 36-38 this week.
quattuor - four
quinque - five
sex - six
Quarter 2, Week 4 Lessons
Test and Quiz Schedule:
Monday: None
Tuesday: Roots Check (1-32)
Wednesday: Science Quiz (Water Cycle), Math Test
Thursday: Math Quiz (Rounding, Order of Operations, Negatives, Multiplying by a 2-Digit Number, Adding and Subtracting Fractions).
Friday: History Quiz (Hundred Years' War), Grammar Test, Spalding Test
Monday: None
Tuesday: Roots Check (1-32)
Wednesday: Science Quiz (Water Cycle), Math Test
Thursday: Math Quiz (Rounding, Order of Operations, Negatives, Multiplying by a 2-Digit Number, Adding and Subtracting Fractions).
Friday: History Quiz (Hundred Years' War), Grammar Test, Spalding Test
Math:
This week, our scholars will use their knowledge of fractions to further understand mixed numbers. They will be tested on mixed numbers toward the end of the week.
Grammar/Writing:
Scholars will continue their learning with clauses and compound sentences. There will be homework assignments on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to help our scholars prepare for the Grammar Test on Friday.
History:
There is only one more week for scholars to work on their history projects. I hope these projects have been something that they have enjoyed and taken ownership of. Scholars have recorded their presentation days in their planners. If you have questions about when they are presenting, please email us.
This week in history, our scholars will learn about Joan of Arc. To help them prepare for the history quiz, you can go through the following questions with them.
1. After 1066, the kings of England were considered _________ of the king of France.
2. Why is the name "Hundred Years War" misleading?
- Reason 1: The war was actually _______ years long.
- Reason 2: There were many _______ from the beginning to the end of the war.
3. What new military technology gave England the advantage for many years?
4. Who won the Hundred's Years' War?
5. During the Battle at Orleans, what did Joan of Arc do to encourage the soldiers?
Science:
The fourth grade will start their meteorology unit this week. The topics we will be discussing in class are about the water cycle and clouds. Below are pictures of what they should be practicing on Monday and Wednesday during homework study time.
Literature:
Scholars will continue to hear the story of Robin Hood. Each day, I give students time to work on their setting sheets and chapter summaries. Those who do not complete this during class are expected to do so as homework.
Poetry:
Our scholars did a beautiful job memorizing "Clouds." I could tell they genuinely enjoyed the meaning behind the poem, as well as taking time to memorize it. This week, they will begin memorizing "The Sin of Omission," by Margaret E. Sangster.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Scholars were not ready for their 32 root quiz last week; therefore, it has been postponed to this week. They will not learn another new three roots this week. Instead, they will continue to practice all that they have learned thus far.
Quarter 2, Week 3 Lessons
Test and Quiz Schedule:
Poetry Recitations this Week!
Monday: Poem Recitations Continue
Tuesday: Math Quiz - Rounding, Multiples, Negatives, & Multiplication
Wednesday: Roots Quiz (All 32 Roots)
Thursday: History Quiz (Study Guide Below) and Math Test
Friday: Science Test
Math:
This week's study of fractions will continue with adding and subtracting fractions. Students will learn that when adding and subtracting fractions, they must have a common denominator (bottom number). Then, they should add or subtract the numerators while the denominator stays the same.
Example:
1/5 + 2/5 = 3/5
1/8 + 1/4 =
(1/8) + (2/8) = 3/8
Grammar/Writing:
Scholars will continue their study of conjunctions. Our scholars will work through their conjunction packet throughout the next week, to practice diagramming these special types of sentences. You may notice that the look of the diagrams changes when there are compound subjects and compound verbs. This packet is helpful because it covers the complexity of conjunctions, but also reviews the knowledge they have gained this year. The week will end with a look at independent and dependent clauses.
Spalding:
Spalding will follow the regular regiment.
History:
Our scholars took their History tests last week. Tests will be returned early this week. Scholars will continue their study of the Magna Carta. If you are unfamiliar with the document, it greatly impacted the English law and has significance on the development of the American constitution. The end of the week will be spent learning about the Hundred Years War.
Study Guide:
1. The Magna Carta established rules for how the king must rule over ____________.
2. The Magna Carta is important because it impacted ________________.
3. King John built the ________________ to cross the Thames River.
4. The Model Parliament convened in _____________.
5. The British Parliament has two houses: the House of ___________ and the House of __________.
Science:
Students will finish their study of life science next week and will be tested on Friday. Students have been given work time throughout the last two weeks to work on their study guide at school. They have been encouraged to take it home and begin practicing for the test. By this point, they should have most of their study guide completed, apart from what they haven't learned yet. Our next unit will be about the water cycle and meteorology.
Poetry:
Scholars began reciting, "Clouds," by Christine Georgina Rossetti on Friday. Scholars will continue to recite the poem throughout the next week.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Scholars will have a cumulative quiz of the first 32 roots on Friday. They will only be responsible for writing the meaning of the root, not the derivative.
Quarter 2
Week 2
Test Schedule:
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots Review Check
Thursday: History Test
Friday: Math Test, Spalding Test, Science Quiz
Poetry:
Students have begun memorizing, "Clouds," by Christine Georgina Rossetti. The recitation will take place during week three.
White sheep, white sheep,
On a blue hill,
When the wind stops,
You all stand still.
When the wind blows,
You walk away slow.
White sheep, white sheep,
Where did you go?
Math:
We have begun our unit on fractions. Some scholars have demonstrated difficulty changing fractions to their simplest form, due to their lack of multiplication and division facts mastery. The Singapore curriculum expects students to have mastered their math facts for multiplication and division in third grade. If your child demonstrates difficulty with thinking of their facts automatically, it will benefit them to work through online math fact games and make flashcards at home.
Resources:
- Teacher Stores and The Dollar Tree have multiplication facts flashcards to use at home or in the car.
- Math Applications for Your Tablet or Smartphone
- Multiplication and Division Worksheets
- Online Games for Math Mastery
This Week:
Scholars will continue to study equivalent fractions. This will help them understand that 1/2 is equal to 3/6. They will also learn how to simplify (reduce) fractions. For examples 8/12 is 3/4 in simplest form. Lastly, they will learn how to compare and order fractions by finding the same common denominator for each number. For example:
- 2/3 = 8/12
- 1/2 = 6/12
- 3/4 = 9/12
Increasing Order: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4
Grammar/Writing:
Students will return to grammar this week after taking last week off due to conferences. This week, our scholars will develop a deeper understanding of interjections, contractions, conjunctions, and introductory elements.
We will also resume our proofreading exercises.
Spalding:
We will continue with our next 30 words.
Tuesday: Provision - Manner
Wednesday: Manners - Complete
History:
Students have completed all of the reading and notes required for the history test scheduled Thursday. Tuesday and Wednesday will be spent reviewing the content we have learned in Unit 2 Chapters 11-16. Our scholars are aware that their study guide (pages 94-95) will be graded for accuracy this week on Wednesday. The test will be on Thursday. This is so that our scholars are able to correct any mistakes on their study guide to ensure they are studying the correct material.
Science:
Students are nearing the end of the unit on life science. Over the weekend, I loosely assigned the first page of the study guide (p. 97). This will not be graded until the end of the unit, next week. Scholars should begin working on it, so they don't try to cram it in at the end.
Literature:
Last week, we began reading Robin Hood. This week, we will continue our study of setting while reading Chapters 3 - 6. If your child has not brought in their book, please bring it in Tuesday.
Greek and Latin Roots:
Before fall break, our scholars learned roots 26 - 29.
Digitus - finger, toe, inch
Caput Capitis - head
Manus - hand
Pes Pedis - foot
This week we will continue with roots 30 - 32.
Brachium - arm
Dens Dentis - tooth
Corpus Corporis - body
Students will have a review check on roots 26-29. It is important that they continue to review all the roots regularly. The quiz at the end of quarter two will include all 50 roots learned.
Quarter 2
Week 1
Test Schedule:
Tuesday: Math Test - Units 1-2 Cumulative Test
Math:
Scholars will begin the week by reviewing Units 1 - 2 in math. Tuesday they will be tested on what they have learned thus far in math. The cumulative test includes questions about finding the factors of a number, identifying common multiplies, putting numbers in increasing and decreasing order, and using order of operations. You can help your child review Monday night by giving them some problems from their math workbook to try on a scratch paper.
The rest of the week will be spent learning about fractions. The study of fractions during the second quarter is usually the most difficult season of math for our fourth graders. Please help your child by keeping a close eye on tests that are being returned to make sure they stay on track.
If your child is struggling with this new concept. Click here for some online fraction lessons.
Greek and Latin Roots:
There are no new roots this week and no skill check. This is a great time to brush up on those old roots from the first quarter.
Grammar/Writing:
Due to having half-days all week, we will take the week off from Grammar.
Scholars will dive deeper into the story of Thomas Becket and Henry II. Once longtime friends, turned enemies in a separation of the church and king of that time. Ask your child for a summary of their friendship. Our scholars will end the week learning about Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Science:
What classifies an organism as an animal? What must an animal have to survive? How are animals around us organized? These are the questions our scholars will tackle this week in Life Science.
Literature:
On Monday, our scholars will be setting up their literature notebooks to analyze the setting of our new classic, Robin Hood. Please bring in books by Tuesday, so that we may begin reading.
Spalding:
There will be no Spalding this week due to conferences.
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