Grade 4

Each student made their own brochures to help them to remember the different angles and triangles. We came up with little phrases to help us remember a few of the more difficult names. For example, we said the obtuse triangle was like a really big hug because the arms are wide open, and the acute triangle was like a small, cute little baby. The kids really enjoyed this! Be sure to ask your kids to see if they still remember these names! While driving, just randomly ask them to name the different angles and triangles that we learnt.

Chapter 9 in our Math text book was all about 3-D figures (face, edge and vertex, rectangular and triangular prisms, square pyramid, cube, cone, triangular pyramid, sphere and cylinder) and 2-D figures (triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon and octagon). We also then went on to focus on angles (right, acute and obtuse) and triangles (scalene, isosceles and equilateral). The kids really enjoyed this chapter and we were able to do a lot of hands-on activities.

Please forgive me for not updating any photos lately! But have no fear…your pictures are on the way! Stay tuned…

English: - Use I and me correctly.

- Identify possessive pronouns in sentences.

– Combine pronouns and verbs to write contractions.

Homework: Monday: Page 102

Wednesday – Page 104

Group Novels: - We are continuing with our independent reading project. Please ensure that your child is pacing him/herself correctly and is on time to hand in their reading response logs.

Spelling Homework – We are taking a little break from spelling this week to help kids focus on the Terra Nova practice.

Math – Demonstrate rotations, reflections and translations using concrete models.

- Choose the best strategy to solve a problem.

- Identify congruent figures.

- Identify figures with symmetry.

- Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics. We will also be playing various math games to increase students’ fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Homework - Tuesday- Page 187-188

- Wednesday- Page 191

- Thursday - Page 193-194

Science – Explain how Earth’s tilt affects seasons.

- Describe our solar system.

- Describe the sun, other stars and groups of stars.

Homework: - Tuesday - Pages 71-72

Thursday – Pages 75-76

Social Studies Homework: - Choose 3 countries and create a climate fact file for each. Each fact file should include the average temperature, average rainfall, humidity (example high, low or moderate), when their rainy season is and the winds (example Polar Easterlies, Westerlies, N.E. Trade Winds or S.E. Trade Winds). Include at least 1 photo per country. An example of a climate fact file can be found in their Social Studies textbook page 86. We went through 2 different examples to submit this project, but if your child comes up with a different layout, please have them speak to me first. This is due April 25, 2012.

Bible- Learn that following God’s instructions equals to choosing a better life.

– Comprehend that we are saved through grace.

– Illustrate what it means to receive grace.

Homework: - Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of quarter Bible grade.)

Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. Romans 4:4-5

NOTE: WE WILL BE HAVING INCREASED TERRA NOVA PRACTICE.

Specials: - Also check out the Specialist page for recent pictures and information as well as Spanish lesson work. http://fbcs.edu.ky/specials/

SOCIAL STUDIES

CLIMATE FACT FILES

Choose 3 countries and create a climate fact file for each. Each fact file should include the average temperature, average rainfall, humidity (example high, low or moderate), when their rainy season is and the winds (example Polar Easterlies, Westerlies, N.E. Trade Winds or S.E. Trade Winds). Include at least 1 photo per country. An example of a climate fact file can be found in their Social Studies textbook page 86. We went through 2 different examples to submit this project, but if your child comes up with a different layout, please have them speak to me first. This is due April 25, 2012.

English: - Identify pronouns in sentences.

- Identify subject pronouns in sentences.

– Identify object pronouns.

Homework: Monday: Page 94

Wednesday – Page 96

Group Novels: - For the fourth quarter, I will be dividing the class into 3 groups. We will be covering different chapters each week as well as keeping up with our chapter quizzes each week. Please ask you child what novel they were assigned and be sure to ask them to summarize what we’ve read each week.

Spelling Homework - Study spelling words for test on Friday

- Tuesday: Pages 156 - 157

- Thursday: Pages 158 - 159

Math - Find points on a number line.

- Identify and describe parallel and intersecting.

- Make an organized list to solve problems.

- Use ordered pairs to find points on a grid.

- Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics. We will also be playing various math games to increase students’ fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Homework - Monday- Wingo Page 177, Lightning and Francesco Page 178

- Tuesday- Page 180

- Wednesday- Page 183

- Thursday - Page 185

SPECIAL NOTE: We will be having more of a worded problem focus during the next few weeks.

Social Studies – Discover the climate of our neighboring countries and different climate zones.

- Name at least 3 instruments that measure weather.

- Make sense of graphs and maps showing climate.

- Review the Winds of the Caribbean (Hurricanes and Northwesters).

Homework: - Choose 3 countries and create a climate fact file for each. Each fact file should include the average temperature, average rainfall, humidity (example high, low or moderate), when their rainy season is and the winds (example Polar Easterlies, Westerlies, N.E. Trade Winds or S.E. Trade Winds). Include at least 1 photo per country. An example of a climate fact file can be found in their Social Studies textbook page 86. We went through 2 different examples to submit this project, but if your child comes up with a different layout, please have them speak to me first. This is due April 25, 2012.

Bible- Discover that a saved person is a new creation.

- Realize that our sin affects our relationship with God.

- Understand that choosing Christ is choosing a new lift.

- Learn that following God’s instructions equals to choosing a better life.

Homework: - Study Bible Verse for Friday. (Parents, please encourage your child to study and memorize his/her Bible verse. This counts towards their end of quarter Bible grade.)

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

NOTE: WE WILL BE HAVING INCREASED TERRA NOVA PRACTICE.

Specials: - Also check out the Specialist page for recent pictures and information as well as Spanish lesson work. http://fbcs.edu.ky/specials/

If you are needing more Terra Nova practice than I’ve given, then here are a few websites that you can go on with your child for additional review. This is simply extra reinforcement or quiz/test practice. I will leave it up to you to decide how much you think your child needs to do. I do understand that this is also a break, and that everyone needs to take a step away from school and to take some time out to relax and enjoy themselves, so I really am just suggesting about 30 minutes to focus on their work (perhaps the last few days of their break, to make sure that they are getting back into the school rhythm).

- http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/test_taking_assistance_fourth_4th_grade.htm

- http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/for_children/topics_for_kids/bible_for_kids.html

- http://uk.ixl.com/math/year-5

- http://www.mathletics.com.au/ (mathletics is an excellent source to use, especially when it comes to reviewing what we’ve already covered in class)

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Have a really great Easter!

Sincerely,

Ms. Suckoo

Dear Parents,

I am sending home extra math problem solving pages for your child to complete over the Easter Break. The more practice that he/she does, the easier problem solving will become. We have been focusing a lot of problem solving lately, and to keep the momentum going, please allow/remind them to complete at least 1-2 pages a day during their vacation. I will also be sending home some Terra Nova practice sheets for them to complete (they should have brought home 2 practice sheets already to review with you).

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks so much for your time and assistance.

Have a very happy and safe Easter.

Blessings,

Ms. Suckoo

Chapter 9 was a very quick and fun chapter in math. We are just about finished with it and we will be having a chapter test on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Please help your child to review and different angles/triangles, polygons and quadriliaterals. Be sure to ask them about their triangle brochures that we made in class to help them to study.

With a focus on poetry, our Reading Week was a smashing success! Enjoy looking through the many photographs we’ve taken this week.