Objectives and Homework for January 30 February 3, 2012
English: – Choose the correct articles (example a, an, the).– Add ‘er’ to adjectives to compare 2 nouns or ‘est’ to compares 3 or more.– Use ‘more’ with long adjectives to compare 2 nouns, or ‘est’ to compare 3 or more.Homework: – Wednesday: Page 65
Spelling Homework – Study spelling words for test on Friday
– Tuesday: Pages 110 – 111
– Thursday: Pages 112 – 113
Math – Multiply a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number.– Choose the best strategy to solve problems.– Multiply 4 and 5 digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. – Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Homework – Study for 7x Tables quiz on Friday. – Monday: Page 129 Wingo: 1-5, Francesco: 1-8, Lightning: 1-12– Tuesday: Page 130 – Wingo: 1-6, Francesco: 1-10, Lightning: 1-15, 21-22
– Wednesday: Page 133 – Wingo: 1-3, Francesco and Lightning: 1-6– Thursday: Page 135
Social Studies – Discover the links that Caymanians share with the United States.– FIELD TRIP ON MONDAY TO THE GEORGE TOWN LIBRARY Science: – Demonstrate how to extract fresh water from salt water.– Describe the water cycle.
Bible – Know that we are created in God’s own image.
– Learn that God knew us before we were born and has a special plan for us.– Learn that God created David a certain way because of the work He needed David to do.– Explore one very practical application of being made in God’s image…treating everyone with respect.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.)– We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5
Bible Drills Fun!
Today we had a blast with a Bible Drill! We divided ourselves into 2 teams…the Bible Hawks and the Bible Winners! The kids had a great time looking up each Bible verse that I called out while looking for different names for the Holy Spirit. In the end the Bible Winners won by just 1 point! Great job guys!
Technology Meets Multiplication Photos
Multiplication Games
Multiplication can be fun! At least according to my grade 4 class! 😀 In fact..we almost skipped art today in order to continue working on multiplication! (Cross my heart it’s true!) The kids wanted more time to play some multiplication games online and since it was SO very popular, I wanted to share these links with you as well! This not only helps to get the kids interested and excited about multiplying, but it’s a fabulous way for them to practice their basic multiplication tables and build up their fluency in math. Please see below and have fun!
Technology Meets 2-Digit Multiplication
This week we’re still multiplying by 2-digit numbers but it’s getting a little trickier. The key to succeeding and becoming fluent in multiplying by 2-digits is repetition and practice. Practice, practice, practice. So, today that’s exactly what we did! We practiced using Math Playground (http://www.mathplayground.com/multiplication05.html). The kids really enjoyed using technology to help them with their work. Please allow your child to go log on to this website this week at home as well and…you guessed it…PRACTICE! 
A Successful Science Fair
Objectives and Homework for January 23-27, 2012
English: – Identify adjectives that tel how many or what kind.– Identify an adjective that follows the word it describes.Homework: Book Report DUE January 27 for Stone Fox.– Tuesday: Page 59– Thursday: Page 63
Spelling Homework – Study spelling words for test on Friday.
– Wednesday: Pages 100 – 101
Math – Explore multiplying by 2-digit numbers. – Students will be given additional time to practice using Mathletics and http://www.quia.com/mathjourney.html. We will also be playing various math games to increase students fluency and speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Homework – Study for 6x Tables quiz on Friday. – Tuesday: Page 127– Wednesday: Page 128 – Wingo: 1-4, Francesco: 1-9, Lightning: 1-15Social Studies – Discover the characteristics of life in Cuba.– Identify at least 3 facts about the United States of America.– Compare democracy and communism.Bible – Understand that the Holy Spirit lives in us and empowers us.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 we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet was without sin. Heb. 4:15
More Multiplying by 2-Digit Numbers
Read a Book!
This week I introduced a new reading concept for grade 4. Once a month, they will be required to fill out a form about 1 book that they’ve read during that month. This will hopefully help to ensure that the kids are not only understanding what they’ve read but following through and completing at least 1 book per month. I’ve attached a few pictures of the form to give you a better idea as to what I mean.
