Category: Projects/Assignments

English – Form singular possessive nouns. (Example Bob’s ball…)

– Form plural possessive nouns. (Example women’s books… or babies’ cries…)

Homework: – Monday singular and plural possessive nouns handout

Please note that we will be having our Unit 2 Check-Up on Wednesday.

Because of Winn-Dixie – We are continuing our class novel – Because of Winn-Dixie this week in class. Each child will has been given their own copy to hold on to while we are studying this book. They are responsible for taking proper care of it, taking it home with them to re-read chapters and bring it to school every day. Every week, we will be covering a few chapters, and after every 5 chapters, we will be having a quiz to ensure that every student comprehends what they are reading. Please ask your child questions about what we have read in class, and encourage him/her (as I do) to bring home their books to review what was read in class. My only rule is asking them not to read ahead of what we have covered in class unless they have been asked to do so. At the end of this book, they will be required to complete a book report. Further information on this will be provided at a later date, when we are closer to completing it. Please let me know if you have any questions.

This week, we are reading chapters 11-15. Our Chapter 11-15 Quiz will be on Friday, October 11.

Math – Identify the mode, median and outlier.

– Solve problems by making a table.

– Understand how multiplication and division are related.

Homework: Tuesday: Created a poster describing the Mean, Mode and Outlier. Please include examples of each on your poster.

Wednesday: Homework Practice page 16

Spelling Homework –Study for Spelling Test on Friday.

– Thursday – Winn-Dixie spelling handout

Science – Describe how traits are developed.

– Describe the stages in the life cycle of flowering plants.

Homework: Vertebrates/Invertebrates Project, due October 18.

Bible – Use a timeline and a map to enhance our Bible study.

– Examine and analyze information from a concordance.

– Demonstrate the use of Bible commentary.

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

The Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn His face from you if you return to Him. 2 Chronicles 30:9

Grade 4 Science Research Project

1 Vertebrate and 1 Invertebrate

Find out details about a vertebrate and invertebrate of your choice:

• Habitats
• Diets
• How it cares for its own
• Size, weight & lifespan
• Defenses against enemy
• Unique behaviors
• Other interesting facts

Create a ‘Double Bubble’ comparing and contrasting these very different animals.  Find out at least 3 things that are similar and 3 things that are different.  Please use as much science vocabulary as you can to describe your animals.  REMEMBER:  Use deeper level thinking.

Example:

In addition to writing the names of the animals, you’ll also be drawing or using photos to add detail to your animal’s habitat as part of the ‘double bubble’ background. 

When your scientific art piece is complete, you will need to type a 3-paragraph research paper on your findings.  Your paragraphs should include:

1st paragraph – What two animals did you select?
2nd paragraph – How are your animals the same and different?
3rd paragraph – What have you learned from this project?

This project is due Friday, October 18, 2013. Have fun, get creative and learn!

 

Sincerely,

Ms. Suckoo

 

Grade 4 – Independent Reading Project

Brown Paper Bag Reading Assignment

 

During our last quarter, you will read the book assigned to you as part of our Independent Reading Project.

You will be completing a paper bag book report as an assessment for this novel/story.

On the Outside….

For this book report, you must consider each the following: setting, plot, main character, and theme.

There are four panels on a paper bag. You will be expected to use one panel of your brown paper bag for each of these four elements. The information for each panel must be neatly written or typed on a small piece of paper and glued or taped to the bag. You won’t need any more than a paragraph or so for each panel.

 

Front : BOOK TITLE and AUTHOR

• Drawing/Illustration/Photo

 

Side 1: CHARACTERS

• Who are the main characters in the story? Give a written description for each character.
• Lists of Character traits, including physical traits (what did they look like?)

 

Back: SUMMARY

• Write a summary of the main events in the story.
• You must summarize the story in a few sentences – keep it short and sweet. Many times, this is more difficult than writing a lengthy description.
• Include only the important parts.
• How did you enjoy the book? Why or why not? Would you recommend it? How many stars would you give it?
• Remember to add your name here.

 

Side 2: SETTING

• Where does the story take place? What is the importance of the setting?
• Illustration/drawing/photograph of setting

On the Inside…

You must include 5 items in your bag that have some significance to the story. Be imaginative…Think outside of the box. You can use toys, modeling clay, or anything else that may represent something important from the story. Make sure each item that you pick is unique and include a few sentences explaining why you choose this item and how it relates to the book.

 

You will be expected to share your book report with the class (inside and out) and will be marked on: inclusion of the setting, plot, major character, theme and conventions (for the outside of the bag), your five items inside the bag and your overall speaking/listening skills during the presentation. This will give you a total mark out of 25 for this book report.

 

Have fun and do your best!

 

 

Name: ____________________                                                                                            Date:_____________

Paper Bag Book Report Rubric

 

Category	4 – Excellent	3 – Good	2 – Fair	1 – Inadequate
Setting	Includes ALL settings and times that were important to the book, as well as an appropriate illustration	Includes most of settings and times that were important to the book, as well as an appropriate illustration	Includes either some settings and times that were important to the book or an appropriate illustration	Includes  incorrect or incomplete settings/times and/or an incomplete illustration
Plot	Includes ALL key events to story, without retelling the entire book; includes only the most necessary information	Includes most key events to story, without retelling the entire book; includes only the most necessary information	Includes some key events to story, but excludes other important events	Includes an inadequate explanation of the plot, excluding many of the key events
Main Character	Includes ALL important information about the main character (including how s/he changed over the course of the story, as well as the more obvious character traits)    ALSO, names ALL other major and minor characters that were discussed in the story	Includes most important information about the main character (including how s/he changed over the course of the story, as well as the more obvious character traits)    ALSO, names most/all other major and minor characters that were discussed in the story	Includes some important information about the main character, but excludes other  Information   ALSO, names some other major and minor characters that were discussed in the story	Includes little important information about the main character OR chooses a minor character rather than the main character    May or may not include other major and minor characters that were discussed in the story
Theme	Includes a complete description of the theme(s) of the book AND  a well explained personal opinion concerning  the theme(s)	Includes a good description of the theme(s) of the book AND  a well explained personal opinion concerning  the theme(s)	Includes some information about the theme(s) of the book, but omits the personal opinion about the theme(s)	Includes incomplete/ inaccurate information about the theme(s) and may or may not include an opinion about the theme(s)
Conventions	All spelling and punctuation is correct; title, author and name are included	Most spelling and punctuation is correct; title, author and name are included	There are many errors with   conventions; title, author and name are included	There are multiple errors with conventions; key information missing

 

 

Total: ________

*** On the Inside:  Students will receive one mark for each unique item that they have included inside the paper bags for a total of 10 marks (Be sure to label each with a sentence strip)

 

Total: ________

Name: _____________________________                                                    Date: ___________________

Oral Presentation Rubric

 

Category	4 – Excellent	3 – Good	2 – Fair	1 – Inadequate
Eye contact	Maintained excellent eye contact for the entire presentation	Maintained good eye contact for the entire presentation	Maintained some eye contact during the presentation	Avoided eye contact
Confidence and Preparation	Showed a high level of confidence and was ready to present	Showed some confidence and was ready to present	Was not ready to present, but was somewhat confident without preparation	Lacked confidence; wasn’t ready to present
Volume of Voice	Appropriate volume and tone of voice for the entire presentation	Appropriate volume and tone of voice for most of the presentation	Appropriate volume and tone of voice after intervention from the teacher	Inappropriate volume/tone of voice even after intervention from the teacher
Active Listening	Listened actively for ALL of the presenters	Listened actively for most of the presenters	Listened actively for some of the presenters	Had to be asked to listen more actively
Appropriate Questions/Comments	Asked more than one question/ comment during the presentations	Asked one question/comment during the presentations	Did not volunteer a question/ comment during the presentations	Asked inappropriate question/off topic comment

 

Total: ________

As we continue our study of the water cycle and weather, I found as few Magic Schoolbus episodes on youtube that really help the kids to enjoy themselves while learning. Please take a few minutes to watch these episodes with your child/children and discuss the important aspects of each viewing. 🙂

Happy Learning!

WATER CYCLE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PDx773RPR0

 

STORMS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIm-bL6r4O4

 

RAIN-SHADOWS (desert)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwNsJ1OhijE

 

 

English – Identify pronouns in sentences.

Homework: Thursday: page 96- 9-12

Math – Choose the best strategy to solve a problem.

–          Solve division problems that result in 3-digit quotients.

– Solve division problems that result in quotients that have zeros.

Homework: – Monday: page 151 (Pegasus: All, Leopards: 1-5 and Dragons 1-3)

– Tuesday: page 153

– Wednesday:  Pegasus: page 154 (Pegasus: 1-14, Leopards: 1-8 and Dragons 1-5)

– Thursday:  Pegasus: page 155 (Pegasus: All, Leopards: 1-11 and Dragons 1-6)

– 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.

Number the Stars – We will continue reading Number the Stars. Each week we will be reading in class and doing chapter quizzes. Students are allowed to re-read what we have covered in class, but I ask that they do no read ahead unless they have been given special permission to do so. Continue to ask your child/children questions on what we have read in class and allow them to summarize and describe different events in detail and in order.

Homework: Cereal Book Report DUE: March 15

Spelling Homework – There will be no spelling test this week.

Science – For the next 2 weeks, we will focus on our Science Fair experiments during class.

Bible – Examine Scripture about the Holy Spirit.

– Examine ways that God has created us in His image.

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

But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises. Hebrews 8:6