Spelling Homework

We’re changing things up a bit this week with our spelling homework! Your child will be bringing home their spelling handout, but if not,
here it is! They will have to complete 3 activities from the list below by Friday.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

SPELLING WORDS

Grade 4 Frequently Misspelled Words

again
always
animals
around
asked
beautiful
because
before
believe
bought
decided
didn’t
different
every
favorite
February
finally
first
for
friend

Choose 3 activities to complete by Friday, using your
spelling word list.

Write each word 5 times, using a different color each time.
Type your spelling words 10 times, using a different font each time.
Create a comic strip. Add captions that use 5 of your words.
Write the words in ABC order.
Cut each spelling word out of a newspaper or magazine. Glue all the words on a piece of paper.
Spell your words with alphabet pasta. Glue them onto paper.
Make two copies of your spelling words on index cards. Use the cards to play a memory or “Concentration” game with a family member.

November 19, 2013

Special Guest Visit

On Friday, as Cayman Cultural Day continued, Mrs. Nasaria Suckoo-Chollette payed us a visit and told us some very exciting and funny Caymanian stories and poetry that she wrote. Here’s a quick bio on Mrs. Suckoo-Chollette.

Nasaria Suckoo-Chollette grew up in a household without a television. She became an avid reader and learned to express her feelings through poetry. As a student she was inspired by poets such as Rumi, Hafiz, Neruda and Kahlil Gibran, Louise Bennett and John Agard. She later developed an interest in painting and joined the acclaimed Caymanian Artists Association, Native Sons, showing her work at local and international venues. Her writing has won the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s annual Cayfest Literary Competition for several consecutive years, and she has been invited to perform her pieces at various community events.

November 18, 2013

Objectives and Homework for November 18 – 22, 2013

English – Read a published model of a story. Identify the main character.

NOTE: We are spending extra time this week, reviewing past material, to ensure that we’ve all absorbed all of the material taught so far. Be sure to ask your child how they’ve done.

Because of Winn-Dixie – Homework: Because of Winn-Dixie book report – Due November 22

Math – Write and find the value of multiplication and division expressions.

– Choose the best strategy to solve a problem.

– Find and use rules to write multiplication and division equations.

Homework: Monday: page 93 (Sharks – All, Iguanas 1-14, Koalas 1-10)

– Tuesday: – page 39 – Homework Practice Book

– Wednesday – Sharks and Iguanas page 100 and Koalas page 99

Spelling Homework –Study spelling words for test on Friday. This week’s focus is on Frequently Misspelled Words.

Social Studies– Complete our Caymanian Culture face masks.

– Explore Caribbean culture.

– Describe different ways to earn a living in the Caribbean.

Bible – Describe God’s many attributes.

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

Let all that I am, praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name. Psalm 103:1

November 14, 2013

Cayman Cultural Day

Ahhh…it’s a breezeh T’ursday morning…kinda reminds me of back in da day when I was growing up. Ya know…we had plenty a dese nice, windy days. Yes ma darlin…it wasn’t nearly as hot as it is now. But dat was a long time ago…duh lemme start talkin’ ’bout how we had ta walk to school barefoot, use t’atch fans to keep us cool and newa had any ‘lecticity. No sah…dey mighta bin hard days, but I certainly enjoyed my childhood. Anyhow…lemme nuh tell ya too much ’bout how tings was back in da day. I’ll let ya chil’ren explain a lil more when dey get home tonight. We had such a nice morning…watching some videos wid Miss Julia playing her drums and really had a laugh dancing quadrille. Ya mus’ make dem show ya how it’s done tonight, ya hear? Come tek a look now at the nice, pretty frocks ya chil’ren had on and some a da fun we had.

Here is some videos det we did…I tell you…dis technology really amazes me sometimes! Ya mus watch um now, y’na!

http://www.magisto.com/video/PlRFKl8ICGwxAh9hCzE

http://www.magisto.com/video/aQMDZ0sUHCA2QkJpYw

Here is some of the Caymanian videos det we watched, featuring our wery own Miss Julia and da Swanky Kitchen Band. Now dis is some good music!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gerjpMO-DdQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ2OwmOxtqA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4636iaYM9M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1-uf7bRevs

November 12, 2013

Objectives and Homework for November 12 – 15, 2013

English – Recognize the different forms of the verb ‘be’.

– Form contractions using verbs and the word not.

Homework:- Wednesday page 54

Because of Winn-Dixie – Homework: Because of Winn-Dixie book report – Due November 22

Math – Identify, describe and extend numeric and non-numeric patterns.

– Find and use rules to write addition and subtraction equations.

Homework: Tuesday: page 89

– Thursday: – page 91

Spelling Homework –There will be no spelling test this week. Be sure to fill this empty homework spots working on your book report.

Social Studies– Identify the differences and similarities of urban and rural life.

– Explore Caribbean culture through music, art, books, dance, etc.

Homework: Tuesday – page 22

Bible – Define omnipotent.

– Examine God’s power as demonstrated in Scripture.

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

But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. Psalm 69:13

November 7, 2013

Clever Candy Creations!

We had a sweet, sweet time today for journal writing! Each student had to create their own Emotion Candy (similar to the Litmus Lozenge in Because of Winn-Dixie). Have a look at some of the yummy and very inventive, candy creations!

November 7, 2013

A Thousand Little Things

As we continue our journey through the month of November, Grade 4 will be starting a Gratitude journal. We all need to remember to be thankful for all of the little things that God has blessed us with. I believe that by focusing on the positive things that surround us…even as little as some of those things may be…we will all lead a more joyous life. 🙂 Life is never easy, but at least by focusing on our blessings, and learning to give thanks in all circumstances, we will live a forever blessed life.

We’ve also been listening to the song “A Thousand Little Things” by Point of Grace. I’ve attached a YouTube video of this song for you guys to listen to during the break. 🙂 Hopefully you will be as blessed as we were by listening to the verses of this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWUKVjOqeVc

For you parents, have a peek on this website sometime during this month, and get a few ideas for keeping your joy alive. 🙂

http://www.aholyexperience.com/joy-dares/

Have a wonderful Thursday!!! And remember…there’s no school tomorrow!!!

November 5, 2013

Studen of the Month

YAY! Congratulations to Chesskamea Daniels in Grade 4, for being chosen as the Student of the Month for October! Chesskamea was chosen because she continually shows good character, always uses her best manners and continually works hard to make great choices. Chesskamea always tries her very best at school and has a wonderful, positive attitude. Congratulations again Chess!!! We are very proud of you!

November 5, 2013

AR Super Readers

Here’s a whopping big congratulations to our Top 3 AR Readers for this month! WOOHOO!

I’ve also included a photo of how we track our AR points in the classroom. Be sure to let your child point out how many points he/she has. Continue to encourage him/her to read, read, READ! 🙂

November 5, 2013

Character Spiders

Last week, Grade 4 made character spiders for Because of Winn-Dixie! Each student had to come up with 8 ways to describe a character in our class novel . Here’s how they turned out.

SPELLING WORDS

Grade 4 Frequently Misspelled Words

again

always

animals

around

asked

beautiful

because

before

believe

bought

decided

didn’t

different

every

favorite

February

finally

first

for

friend