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Beginning the 4 th Grade Journey

Beginning the 4 th Grade Journey. Mrs. West, Ms. Fuller, Miss Kraft, Mr. Dawson. Literacy Block. Balanced Literacy – shared reading, guided reading, independent reading Daily 5 Structure Comprehension, Fluency, and Vocabulary Listening and Speaking Skills

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Beginning the 4 th Grade Journey

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  1. Beginning the 4th Grade Journey Mrs. West, Ms. Fuller, Miss Kraft, Mr. Dawson

  2. Literacy Block Balanced Literacy – shared reading, guided reading, independent reading Daily 5 Structure Comprehension, Fluency, and Vocabulary Listening and Speaking Skills Writing Process – prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish 6 Traits of Writing – ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions Grammar – parts of speech, capitalization, punctuation Sitton Spelling

  3. Math Guided Math – differentiated, small group instruction CUBS Math Structure Number Sense – number system, operations, computation, estimation Geometry/Measurement – shapes, angles, line relationships, customary and metric measurement Algebra – relationships, modeling in context, procedures Data Analysis – display and analysis, predictions and inferences, probability

  4. Science Scientific Inquiry Earth Materials Magnets and Electricity Living Things and the Environment

  5. Social Studies Geography Skills Nebraska History Economics Local, State, and Federal Government Multicultural Studies

  6. Field Trips Dreams of Eagles – Native American culture Fort Atkinson/Washington County Historical Museum The Nutcracker Kindness Retreat Link-Up – Omaha Symphony Look To The Future – University of Nebraska Medical Center Lincoln – State Capitol Building, Memorial Stadium, Morril Hall

  7. Fundraisers Younkers Community Day books Airhead sales

  8. Student Agendas/Friday Lunch Bunch Please check and initial your student’s assignment agenda each night. Students must bring their agenda to school EVERY DAY. Encourage your student to complete his or her homework each night. Assigned work that is not turned in by Friday will be completed during Lunch Bunch study hall.

  9. PTO Parent Teacher Organization Provide support for students, teachers, and the Pawnee community Sign up for many different activities Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month in the Pawnee PIC.

  10. Reading Incentive Program Encourage your student to spend at least 15 minutes each night reading. Return the signed weekly reading incentive slips to school every Monday. Students who meet the incentive goal will attend a reading celebration each quarter. Books and Bingo – September 22

  11. Testing Schedule Acuity Pre-screen Reading and Math – Sept. 12-30 District Writing Practice – Oct. 24-28 State Writing Assessment – Jan. 23-Feb.1 Acuity Mid-Year Reading and Math – Feb. 13-March 7 State Testing Reading (NESA-R) and Math (NESA-M) – March 26-May 4

  12. Tips for Assisting Your Child Follow up on and talk about homework. Provide a quiet well lit area with little distractions to help your child study or do homework. Mark down test dates on your calendar so you and your child are aware of them. Make sure your child gets enough sleep. Ensure your child eats a healthy breakfast.

  13. Tips continued Demonstrate the use of math and reading skills in real life situations. Model good reading, writing, and math habits. Remain a positive support for your child. Ongoing communication between the teacher and parent is crucial.

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