Literacy, Bible, and Social Studies Objectives (09/07 – 09/11)

GRAMMAR

– Identify the complete subjects of sentences.

– Identify the complete predicates of sentences.

– Identify the simple subject of a sentence.

 

WRITING

– Students will be able to have a basic understanding of informative writing and why we do it.

– Students will be able to reassess their original piece of writing.

– Students will be able to start thinking of a topic to learn about and study

– Students will be able to narrow down their topic

– Students will be able to read about their chosen topic to learn more.

 

READING

Grade 4 will continue reading The Twits:

Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything—except playing mean jokes on each other, catching innocent birds to put in their Bird Pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day. But the Muggle-Wumps have had enough. They don’t just want out, they want revenge.

– Identify cause and effect

– Analyze characters in the novel by identifying character traits and using textual evidence to support their ideas

– Form a deeper understanding of the book’s characters

 

SPELLING

-Study spelling words for assessment on Friday

1. pact 2. brand 3. brick 4. crop 5. broad 6. tread 7. film 8. else 9. gram 10. gum 11. dread 12. spend 13. past 14. plot 15. check 16. split 17. sting 18. strap 19. task 20. twin

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Identify our Caribbean neighbors

 

BIBLE

Identify the different ways God’s Word equips Christians to do God’ will

Examine Scripture to understand how God’s Word reveals His truth.

First Week!

We survived! We made it! After being out of school for over 6 months, we were finally able to return to learning on-site…and guess what…we had an amazing first week back!

A few of our highlights were getting to learn more about Mr. and Mrs. Twit, completing our expository writing pre-assessment on wallabies, and having some multiplication fun.

We also got students logged on to most of the learning platforms that we’ll be using this year:

  • Epic!
  • GoFormative
  • SeeSaw
  • Quizziz
  • Mathletics

Starting next week, Mr. B and I will begin to update you on our weekly objectives and homework using this blog.

Some dates to look forward to this month:

  • September 14 – Roald Dahl Day (teachers will be dressing up as characters from Roald Dahl books)
  • September 18 – Dress Down Day ($1)

I believe that it’s for now. If you have any questions, please send Mr. B and me an email.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Home Learning: Wednesday, August 26

Welcome to Grade 4’s first remote learning lessons for 2020-2021!

Mr. B and I are so happy to be your child’s teacher. With all of the uncertainty that this year has brought, please be certain of this… your child is cared for deeply and is in great hands.

See you tomorrow online, and Monday, onsite!

Please click on this link to download Wednesday’s home learning: Gr4_HomeLearning_LIT_Aug26

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

MT meeting times this week, August 26 – 28:

  • Wednesday, 9:00am: – First, Live Morning Meet
  • Wednesday, 11:00am: – Literacy Class
  • Wednesday, 1:30pm: – Numeracy Class
  • Thursday, 10:00pm: – Literacy Class
  • Thursday, 1:00pm – Numeracy Class
  • Friday, 9:00am: – Morning check-in
  • Friday, 10:00am: – Literacy Class
  • Friday, 1:00pm – Numeracy Class

First Live Morning Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

Literacy Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

Numeracy Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6222833707

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Microsoft Team

FIRST LIVE MEETING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will: Welcome

LIVE MEETING: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

  • 9:00 – 9:45am
  • Recordings of our lessons will be loaded onto MT: Grade 4 / Files / Literacy / Daily Lessons

ACTIVITY 1: [DURING LIVE LESSON]

  • Welcome
  • Review rules and expectations
  • Access MT and Seesaw
  • Fun reading activity
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

READING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

  • Using adjectives to describe characters.
  • Identifying key information to make predictions and inferences.
The Twits

LIVE TEACHING: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

  • 11:00 – 11:30
  • Recordings of our lessons will be loaded onto MT: Grade 4 / Files / Literacy / Daily Lessons

ACTIVITY 1: [DURING LIVE LESSON]

  • Follow along as we read pages 3 – 7, together during our live classes
  • STOP AND THINK:
  • A. What kind of person can you infer that Mr. Twit is? (To infer means to make a guess based on facts and observations.)
  • B. What simile does the author use to describe the hair around Mr. Twit’s mouth?
  • C. How does this comparison help you visualize Mr. Twit’s beard?

ACTIVITY 2: [DURING LIVE LESSON]

  • Work with Ms. Suckoo to complete the following:
  • Directions: Choose adjectives that you can infer about the characters using text evidence. For instance, if you would describe the character as “nice” what clues from the text allow you to make that inference? Remember: Inference = Text Evidence + Schema

ACTIVITY 3: [AFTER LIVE LESSON]

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

WRITING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

– Participate in a collaborative storytelling session

Story Ideas

LIVE TEACHING: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

  • 11:30 – 12:00
  • Recordings of our lessons will be loaded onto MT: Grade 4 / Files / Literacy / Daily Lessons

ACTIVITY 1: [DURING LIVE LESSON]

  • In our first writing lesson, we will create a collaborative story.
  • This means we will have ONE story that everyone will get a chance to add to.
  • We will start with “Once upon a time,” (or something a bit more creative and then everyone will take turns adding to it by each adding a sentence. 
  • I will type out our story as we say it until we come to an amazing ending
  • Then, we will read through our story and see how easy it is to write. After all, writing is just putting your thoughts down on paper.

ACTIVITY 2: [AFTER LIVE LESSON]

  • Log on to MT and re-read our first story
  • Our typed story can be found on MT: Grade 4 / Files / Literacy /  Writing / Collaborative Story
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

NUMERACY

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Introduction and expectations for the year. INTRODUCTION TO NUMERACY

  • Who is Mr.B?
  • How do we feel about numeracy?
  • Expectations for the year
  • Zoom poll quiz (During live lesson)

ACTIVITY 1:

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Zoom

Home Learning: Friday, June 26

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

MT meeting times this week, June 22-26:

  • Friday, 12:30pm – 2:00pm: – Final Class Meeting for Grade 4
    (Reflections. Culture Discussion, and Fun Quiz)

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Microsoft Team

Home Learning: Thursday, June 25

Dear Parents,

We are asking EVERYONE to drop off student textbooks and novels (including library books) and to pick up any final certificates, portfolios and belongings. You can pick-up left supplies and drop off books in the breezeway next week, June 22-26th.   

Grade 4 Books:

  • English textbook
  • Math Connects (Green cover)
  • Science (Green and pink hardcover book)
  • Number the Stars novel
  • Because of Winn-Dixie novel
  • Library books

Please click on this link to download Thursday’s home learning: Gr4_HomeLearning_LIT_June25

 

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

MT meeting times this week, June 22-26:

  • Friday, 12:30pm – 2:00pm: – Final Class Meeting for Grade 4
    (Reflections. Culture Discussion, and Fun Quiz)

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Microsoft Team

LITERACY

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

Students will: FOCUS: Your Own Culture and Heritage

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Epic Reading: If possible, find a book on Epic to learn more about your culture
  • Access to internet
  • Laptop/Tablet
  • Bible

MATH

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Complete Math About Me worksheet Worksheet found on the blog.
  • (If you cant print, design your own page)
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

WELL BEING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

ACTIVITY 1:

  • With the help of your family, research and learn at least FIVE details about your familys culture and heritage.
  • Be prepared to share one interesting fact about your own culture with the class tomorrow in our final Grade 4 Meeting. 
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

Home Learning: Wednesday, June 24

Dear Parents,

We are asking EVERYONE to drop off student textbooks and novels (including library books) and to pick up any final certificates, portfolios and belongings. You can pick-up left supplies and drop off books in the breezeway next week, June 22-26th.   

Grade 4 Books:

  • English textbook
  • Math Connects (Green cover)
  • Science (Green and pink hardcover book)
  • Number the Stars novel
  • Because of Winn-Dixie novel
  • Library books

Please click on this link to download Wednesday’s home learning: Gr4_HomeLearning_LIT_June24

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

MT meeting times this week, June 22-26:

  • Friday, 12:30pm – 2:00pm: – Final Class Meeting for Grade 4
    (Reflections. Culture Discussion, and Fun Quiz)

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Microsoft Team

LITERACY

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

Students will: FOCUS: United States of America – Florida

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Epic Reading: Exploring the States: Florida, By: Emily Rose Oachs
  • Read and Complete comprehension quiz
  • Access to internet
  • Laptop/Tablet
  • Bible

MATH

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Disney is an important part of American culture.

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Challenge your classmates and see how well you know Disney characters.
  • Quizizz: https://quizizz.com/join
  • Code: 0675720
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

WELL BEING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

ACTIVITY 1:

– With the help of your family, follow the recipe in the link above and try to make Littmus Lozenges.

ACTIVITY 2:

– If you want, take this further and make Dump Punch and Gloria Dumps Egg Salad Sandwiches and have a picnic with your family.

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device
  • See recipe in link above

Home Learning: Tuesday, June 23

Dear Parents,

We are asking EVERYONE to drop off student textbooks and novels (including library books) and to pick up any final certificates, portfolios and belongings. You can pick-up left supplies and drop off books in the breezeway next week, June 22-26th.   

Grade 4 Books:

  • English textbook
  • Math Connects (Green cover)
  • Science (Green and pink hardcover book)
  • Number the Stars novel
  • Because of Winn-Dixie novel
  • Library books

Please click on this link to download Monday’s home learning: Gr4_HomeLearning_LIT_June23

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

MT meeting times this week, June 22-26:

  • Friday, 12:30pm – 2:00pm: – Final Class Meeting for Grade 4
    (Reflections. Culture Discussion, and Fun Quiz)

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Microsoft Team

LITERACY

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

Students will: FOCUS: Native Americans

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Epic Reading: National Geographic Readers: Sacagawea
  • Read and Complete comprehension quiz
  • Access to internet
  • Laptop/Tablet

WELL BEING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

ACTIVITY 1:

ACTIVITY 2:

– While doing your art, listen to this music: https://youtu.be/HMsWuhnciMI

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device
  • Plain, white paper
  • Crayons or markers

SCIENCE

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Last week was World Ocean Day. (8 June)

ACTIVITY 1:

ACTIVITY 2:

  • Find items in your house which you can recycle.
  • Once you have enough items, your parents can take them to the recycling bins at the grocery stores.
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

UNFINISHED WORK

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

– Complete all unfinished work and do corrections if needed.

All parents were emailed last night a table of unfinished work.

 

All work must be completed and submitted by the end of Friday, June 19.

 

SS – Seesaw [https://app.seesaw.me/#/login]

 

GF – Go Formative [https://goformative.com/login]

 

ML – Mathletics [https://login.mathletics.com/]

 

IKT – I Know It [https://www.iknowit.com/]

 

TP – Typing Pal [https://firstbaptistcs.typingpal.com/]

 

QM – Quaver Music [https://www.quavermusic.com/Login.aspx]

 

The table you received did not include your final writing assessment – My Monster is Missing.

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device
  • Writing composition book

Home Learning: Monday, June 22

Dear Parents,

We are asking EVERYONE to drop off student textbooks and novels (including library books) and to pick up any final certificates, portfolios and belongings. You can pick-up left supplies and drop off books in the breezeway next week, June 22-26th.   

Grade 4 Books:

  • English textbook
  • Math Connects (Green cover)
  • Science (Green and pink hardcover book)
  • Number the Stars novel
  • Because of Winn-Dixie novel
  • Library books

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

MT meeting times this week, June 22-26:

  • Friday, 12:30pm – 2:00pm: – Final Class Meeting for Grade 4
    (Reflections. Culture Discussion, and Fun Quiz)

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Microsoft Team

LITERACY

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

Students will: FOCUS: Gorillas of Africa

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Epic Reading: Animals of Africa: Gorillas By: Tammy Gagne
  • Read and Complete comprehension quiz
  • Access to internet
  • Laptop/Tablet
  • Bible

NUMERACY

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

ACTIVITY 1:

Log onto Mathletics.

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

WELL BEING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

ACTIVITY 1:

– Watch videos on the real Ivan from The One and Only Ivan:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH-fhZf_PKJOqFpv_OMrLL9FUg1TJHdhV

ACTIVITY 2:

  • Make a protest sign to help raise awareness for protecting all wildlife, with a focus on gorillas.
  • Share on MT once complete.
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device
  • Plain, white paper
  • Crayons or markers

Home Learning: Friday, June 19

Dear Parents,

We are asking EVERYONE to drop off student textbooks and novels (including library books) and to pick up any final certificates, portfolios and belongings. You can pick-up left supplies and drop off books in the breezeway next week, June 22-26th.   

Grade 4 Books:

  • English textbook
  • Math Connects (Green cover)
  • Science (Green and pink hardcover book)
  • Number the Stars novel
  • Because of Winn-Dixie novel
  • Library books

Please click on this link to download Friday’s home learning: Gr4_HomeLearning_LIT_June19

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

MT meeting times this week, June 16 – 18:

  • Tuesday, 1:00: – Literacy – Group 1 Live Class
  • Tuesday, 2:00 – Literacy – Group 2 Live Class
  • Wednesday, 10:00: – Numeracy – Group 1 Live Class
  • Wednesday, 11:00 – Numeracy – Group 2 Live Class
  • Thursday, 10:00: – Literacy – Group 1 and 2 Live Class
  • Friday, 9:00am: – Morning check-in

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Microsoft Team

BIBLE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

ACTIVITY:

  • Morning Devotion: 
  • God will sometimes ask us to do specific things that removes us from our comfort zone.
  • But, if we put our trust in God, He will never fail us…even if the situations are difficult.
  • God is always with us, no matter what.
– Access to internet

  • Laptop/Tablet
  • Bible

ART

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

World’s Best Dad

LIVE LESSON: 9:00 AM

Log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

PLEASE HAVE ALL OF YOUR RESOURCES READY SO THAT WE CAN DO OUR ARTWORK TOGETHER

ACTIVITY 1:

– Access to internet

  • Laptop/Tablet
  • Blank, While Paper
  • Colored paper (optional)
  • crayons and markers
  • scissors
  • glue

READING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

  • Analyze characters in the novel by identifying character traits and using textual evidence to support their ideas
  • Form a deeper understanding of the book’s characters
The One and Only Ivan – pages 260-300

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Listen to my Loom lesson covering pages 260-300
  • Loom Reading: https://www.loom.com/share/91bbb5a66fda400f8b3628b355bf623b
  • STOP AND THINK:
  • a. How does Ivan feel after seeing Ruby with her new family?
  • b. What agreement did George make with Julia so that she could keep Bob?
  • c. Why does Julia say Thank you” to her dad?
  • d. How does Ivan feel at the end of the story and why?

ACTIVITY 2:

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

WRITING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

– Write a short, descriptive narrative with the title “My Monster is Missing”.

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING –  POST ASSESSMENT – DUE TODAY, FRIDAY, JUNE 19.

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Login at goformative.com
  • Click ”Grade 4: Descriptive Writing – Post Assessment”
  • You are going to write a descriptive narrative.
  • Your monster pet is missing! Write a short descriptive narrative detailing your setting, describing your monster using vivid details, your problem and solution.
  • Remember, this is a DESCRIPTIVE narrative, so you MUST include a lot of show not tell sentences. Look back over some of our One and Only Ivan pages for amazing examples that we’ve discussed constantly.
  • BREAKDOWN:
  • Paragraph 1 – Introduction (Describe your main characters and setting. Introduce your problem.)
  • Paragraphs 2-3 – Body (Explain your problem in detail. What happened to your monster? How are you going to find him/her?)
  • Paragraph 4 – Conclusion (How did you find your monster? Or did you find your monster? Describe how conclusion.)
  • TIMELINE
  • Day 1 – Wednesday: Outline and draft your descriptive narrative
  • Day 2 – Thursday: Edit and improve
  • Day 3 – Friday: Proofread and publish on GoFormative
  • REMEMBER: This is a descriptive narrative. Show, don’t tell.
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device
  • Writing composition book

UNFINISHED WORK

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

– Complete all unfinished work and do corrections if needed.

All parents were emailed last night a table of unfinished work.

 

All work must be completed and submitted by the end of Friday, June 19.

 

SS – Seesaw [https://app.seesaw.me/#/login]

 

GF – Go Formative [https://goformative.com/login]

 

ML – Mathletics [https://login.mathletics.com/]

 

IKT – I Know It [https://www.iknowit.com/]

 

TP – Typing Pal [https://firstbaptistcs.typingpal.com/]

 

QM – Quaver Music [https://www.quavermusic.com/Login.aspx]

 

The table you received did not include your final writing assessment – My Monster is Missing.

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

Home Learning: Thursday, June 18

Dear Parents,

We are asking EVERYONE to drop off student textbooks and novels (including library books) and to pick up any final certificates, portfolios and belongings. You can pick-up left supplies and drop off books in the breezeway next week, June 22-26th.   

Grade 4 Books:

  • English textbook
  • Math Connects (Green cover)
  • Science (Green and pink hardcover book)
  • Number the Stars novel
  • Because of Winn-Dixie novel
  • Library books

Please click on this link to download Thursday’s home learning: Gr4_HomeLearning_LIT_June18

LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

MT meeting times this week, June 16 – 18:

  • Tuesday, 1:00: – Literacy – Group 1 Live Class
  • Tuesday, 2:00 – Literacy – Group 2 Live Class
  • Wednesday, 10:00: – Numeracy – Group 1 Live Class
  • Wednesday, 11:00 – Numeracy – Group 2 Live Class
  • Thursday, 10:00: – Literacy – Group 1 and 2 Live Class
  • Friday, 9:00am: – Morning check-in

Literacy Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

– Access to internet

– Computer / Device

– Microsoft Team

BIBLE

Lesson Objective

Activities

Resources

ACTIVITY:

  • Morning Devotion: https://youtu.be/XTv1Fbc4esU
  • God will sometimes ask us to do specific things that removes us from our comfort zone.
  • But, if we put our trust in God, He will never fail us…even if the situations are difficult.
  • God is always with us, no matter what.
– Access to internet

  • Laptop/Tablet
  • Bible

READING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

  • Analyze characters in the novel by identifying character traits and using textual evidence to support their ideas
  • Form a deeper understanding of the book’s characters
The One and Only Ivan – pages 243-259

LIVE TEACHING: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9474105316

  • 10am: Groups 1 and 2
  • Recordings of our lessons will be loaded onto MT: Grade 4 / Files / Literacy / Daily Lessons

ACTIVITY 1: [DURING LIVE LESSON]

  • Listen to my Loom lesson covering pages 243-259
  • STOP AND THINK:
  • a. How is the Big Top Mall changing?
  • b. How does Mack show a slightly nicer side of himself in these chapters?
  • c. How do you think Bob is feeling right now?
  • d. Why does Ivan have mixed emotions?

ACTIVITY 3: [AFTER LIVE LESSON]

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device

WRITING

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

– Write a short, descriptive narrative with the title “My Monster is Missing”.

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING –  POST ASSESSMENT – DUE FRIDAY, JUNE 19.

ACTIVITY 1:

  • Login at goformative.com
  • Click ”Grade 4: Descriptive Writing – Post Assessment”
  • You are going to write a descriptive narrative.
  • Your monster pet is missing! Write a short descriptive narrative detailing your setting, describing your monster using vivid details, your problem and solution.
  • Remember, this is a DESCRIPTIVE narrative, so you MUST include a lot of show not tell sentences. Look back over some of our One and Only Ivan pages for amazing examples that we’ve discussed constantly.
  • BREAKDOWN:
  • Paragraph 1 – Introduction (Describe your main characters and setting. Introduce your problem.)
  • Paragraphs 2-3 – Body (Explain your problem in detail. What happened to your monster? How are you going to find him/her?)
  • Paragraph 4 – Conclusion (How did you find your monster? Or did you find your monster? Describe how conclusion.)
  • TIMELINE
  • Day 1 – Wednesday: Outline and draft your descriptive narrative
  • Day 2 – Thursday: Edit and improve
  • Day 3 – Friday: Proofread and publish on GoFormative
  • REMEMBER: This is a descriptive narrative. Show, don’t tell.
  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device
  • Writing composition book

UNFINISHED WORK

OBJECTIVES

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

Students will:

– Complete all unfinished work and do corrections if needed.

All parents were emailed last night a table of unfinished work.

 

All work must be completed and submitted by the end of Friday, June 19.

 

SS – Seesaw [https://app.seesaw.me/#/login]

 

GF – Go Formative [https://goformative.com/login]

 

ML – Mathletics [https://login.mathletics.com/]

 

IKT – I Know It [https://www.iknowit.com/]

 

TP – Typing Pal [https://firstbaptistcs.typingpal.com/]

 

QM – Quaver Music [https://www.quavermusic.com/Login.aspx]

 

The table you received did not include your final writing assessment – My Monster is Missing.

  • Access to internet
  • Computer / Device
  • Writing composition book