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Beginning the 4 th Grade Journey

Beginning the 4 th Grade Journey. Mrs . Fuller, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Marco. Literacy Block. Balanced Literacy – shared reading, guided reading, independent reading Daily Reading Rotations 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. Fuller, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Marco

  2. Literacy Block Balanced Literacy – shared reading, guided reading, independent reading Daily Reading Rotations 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 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. Possible Field Trips Fort Atkinson/Washington County Historical Museum The Nutcracker Kindness Retreat Link-Up – Omaha Symphony Lincoln – State Capitol Building, Memorial Stadium, Morril Hall

  7. Fundraisers for Lincoln Fieldtrip Younkers Community Day books Airhead sales

  8. Student Agendas 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Testing Schedule Acuity Pre-screen Reading and Math – Sept.9-27 District Writing Practice – Sept. 23 – Oct. 4 State Writing Assessment – Jan. 21 - 31 Acuity Mid-Year Reading and Math – Feb. 10-March 5 State Testing Reading (NESA-R) and Math (NESA-M) – March 25-May 2

  11. 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.

  12. 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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