Welcome to Fourth Grade! Mr. Hare- Math, Explicit Comprehension, and Guided Reading

1. Welcome to Fourth Grade! Mr. Hare- Math, Explicit Comprehension, and Guided Reading ehare@aacps.org Ms. McCollin- Social Studies/Science, Explicit Comprehension, and Guided Reading dmccollin@aacps.org Mrs. Shaffer- Interactive Read Aloud, Writer’s Workshop, Explicit Comprehension, and Guided Reading tshaffer@aacps.org

2. Language Arts • Differentiated instruction for meeting individual needs (small group guided reading and whole group Explicit Comprehension lessons) • Variety of genres and text types (Informational and literary texts) • Analyzing multiple texts at once • Responding to EBSR (Evidence based selected response and PCR (Prose constructed response) questions • Close reading and text coding • Multiple parts: Whole group reading, guided reading, interactive read aloud and Explicit Comprehension

3. Writing • Spelling/Grammar • Writing process- building stamina • Lucy Calkins Program- narrative, informational and opinion • English language conventions-editing and proofreading • Listening and Speaking (Key to Common Core ) • Computer Skills- will type published pieces

4. Mathematics • Investigate new ways to engage, learn, and achieve through 21st Century Skills! • Theme 1: CommunicationExploring Multiples and Factors (8 lessons) • Applying Place Value Concepts in Whole Number Addition and Subtraction (10 lessons) • Decomposing and Composing Fractions for Addition and Subtraction (8 lessons) • Using Multiplication and Division Strategies with Larger Numbers (15 lessons) • Theme 2: Collaboration • Understanding Fraction Equivalence and Comparison (10 lessons) • Introducing Measurement Conversions (10 lessons) • Solving Problems Using Multiplicative Comparison (10 lessons) • Solving Measurement Problems Using the Four Operations (10 lessons) • Theme 3: Critical Thinking • Solving Addition and Subtraction Problems Involving Fractions and Mixed Numbers (10 lessons) • Angle Measurement (10 lessons) • Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers (10 lessons) • Comparing Decimal Fractions and Understanding Notation (10 lessons) • Theme 4: Creativity • Recognizing and Analyzing Attributes of 2-Dimensional Shapes (10 lessons); Hands-On Equations Level II (8 lessons) • Problem Solving with Whole Numbers and Problem-Based Learning (20 days)

5. Science • Inquiry is the natural extension of curiosity. • Students develop 21st-Century Skills • through asking "why" and "how.“ • Theme 1: Communication • Unit 1: Structures for Survival • Unit 2: Communicating through Codes • Theme 2: Collaboration • Unit 3: Outrageous Acts of Earth • Unit 4: Our Changing Landscape • Theme 3: Critical Thinking • Unit 5: Energy on the Move  • Theme 4: Creativity • Unit 6: Fuel and the Environment • Unit 7: Engineering and Design

6. Social Studies • Units of Study • Regions of the United States • Maryland's Evolution from a colony to a state • Maryland Economics • Skills to be Learned • Problem solving and decision making • Critical thinking • Map skills and time lines • Locating, analyzing, and evaluating data during research • Organizational skills

7. Block Schedule

8. Homework Policy Spelling/grammar and Math HW every night (except Friday) There will be projects throughout the year in all subject areas We expect that 4th graders will read an average of at least 30 minutes a night Take Home Folders At least twice a month on Wednesdays students will be bringing home their graded work folders. We expect that they will share them with you and you will sign the attached sheet. The students will return the folder and the papers in them the next school day.

9. Agenda Books • The DAILY use of the agenda book is key to communication between parent and teacher and fosters student responsibility. We ask that parents or a responsible guardian sign them every night.

10. Important Reminders • Importance of on-time arrival (9:15-9:30am) and daily attendance (6 absences in a semester = excessive) • BE A HERO!!! • H: Here • E: Everyday • R: Ready to learn • O: On time

11. 4th Grade Field Trips and Activities • Arlington Echo- Extended day trip March 26, 2018 • Additional trip TBD

12. Report Card information & awards criteria Principal’s Honor Roll: A’s in all areas and only CD’s in cultural arts. No needs improvement. Honor Roll: Students must have all A’s and B’s but may receive one C as long as they have at least one A to counteract the C. No needs improvement in the behavior category. 100= A+ 99-90= A 89-80= B 79-70= C 69-60= D 59-50= E

13. AVID AVID – WICOR (group work/presentations) and STAR (2/3 column notes in Science and Social Studies). The whole reason why students are organized (binders and agendas) is so they can STUDY.

14. Questions ???

15. Thank you all for coming If you have specific questions for your child’s teacher please contact the teacher via your child’s agenda or teacher’s email and we will see that your questions get answered. We look forward to a successful 4th grade year!

16. We encourage parents to: -visit the cafeteria to put money in student lunch accounts, submit a Meal Benefit Application, and meet Ms. Dawn-Grades 3-5 may purchase agenda books