Month: November 2014

English: – Form contractions using verbs and the word not.

– UNIT 3 Check-Up

– Read a published model of a persuasive essay.

Because of Winn-Dixie: – On November 27 (Thanksgiving Day), we will be having a little party (similar to the one in Because of Winn-Dixie) where we will dine on treats and watch the movie that’s based off of the book)! Please be sure to check your child’s school bag for your very own invitation and to see what treats they are to bring.

The Tale of Despereaux:  We are continuing our new class novel and enjoying it immensely. We will continue to read at least 5 chapters per week, as well as complete various activities and writing assignments associated with the book. As usual, we will have spelling words every week from our reading, as well as weekly comprehension quizzes. Be sure to remind your child to read over the chapters that we’ve covered each week, to ensure that they remember the important points. If it is okay with you, I have also allowed for students to bring in their electronic reading devices to use during our Class Novel times (see my previous blog post with a few photos).

Some of the learning objectives (or WALT as we refer to them in Grade 4; We Are Learning To) that we will cover while reading are:

• • Describe the characters’ traits, feelings, and motivations in The Tale of Despereaux.
  • Refer to the text for evidence to support answers.
  • Form an opinion about a character’s trait based on the character’s actions, feelings and motivation.
  • Explain how the characters’ actions contribute to the sequence of events.
  • Engage in discussions sharing their ideas and listening to others.
  • Use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases in The Tale of Despereaux.
  • Distinguish literal and non-literal language and determine its meaning.
    

Spelling: – There will be NO spelling test this week, as we prepare for International Night on Friday.

Math: – Estimate and measure lengths within the metric system.

– Find the perimeter of a figure.

– Lengths and Perimeter review on Thursday.

Science: – We will be continuing our Trinidadian research and focusing our efforts on preparing for International Night this week. Our Science will resume next week.

However, they should be finishing up their Adaptations Project, which is due on November 18th.

Social Studies: – We are continuing our research and planning for International Night, where Grade 4’s focus will be on Trinidad and Tobago. International Night will be held in the FBCS Gym on November 21, 2014 from 5:30 – 8:00. Please be sure to check your emails, so that you can assist in the planning and volunteer to bring a dish from TnT. If you have any input of ideas, please see or email me for a chat. Thanks!

Also, be sure to ask your child what they have learned so far about this amazing country!

Bible: – Study Bible verse for Friday. Parents, please encourage your child to study their Bible verse every week. These do impact their Bible grades.

– Identify descriptions for the categories of the books of the Bible.

– Express several purposes of the Bible.

– Evaluate times of thankfulness through prayer and appreciating others.

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  Ephesians 2:10

HOMEWORK:

Monday

MATH: Jaguars and Eagles – page 205-206

Black Hawks – To Be Announced

ENGLISH: page 56

Tuesday:

MATH: Draw your dream house. Write down the perimeter for each room. (Directions will be handed out on Tuesday.) This will be due the following Monday.

Friday:

International Night: Please be in the gym with your food donations between 5:00 – 5:15 on Friday, November 21. Please remember to wear a red shirt and black bottoms. We will also be adding some face paint to really make Trinidad and Tobago (and Grade 4) stand out! 🙂