Woohoo! for a 4 day week! I hope that you and your family enjoyed your long weekend together. Here are a few things to note for this week:
ELA/Reading: We will start our new story: The Horned Toad Prince. Students have a story packet and we will be working on this in class. Students need to keep up with this and participate in class. It is an easy grade as we do this together. They need to remember to turn it in on Friday for full credit.
Vocabulary/Spelling patterns: This week, we will NOT have new vocabulary and spelling. Instead, I have decided to spiral our last three weeks. This Friday we will assess these words and spelling patterns. You can visit the ELA/Reading page on the right side of the page. There you will find each weekly list. (Just in case you need another copy!)
Writing: We are still working on the writing process, RUPR, UNRAVEL and how to cite text evidence. This is a very important skill. We are using theme related questions to work on this type of writing. Some students are also writing realistic fiction and others are practicing analytical writing using informational passages.
Math: Please review your child's agenda for math assignments. Fortson math class will begin a new topic this week: Multiplication. Our fourth graders really need good practice with multiplication facts. Please allow students to practice these online or with flash cards. This is a foundational skill and we need them to master to be successful in our next concepts.
Science: Please visit the Science page. I am in the process of uploading additional information. There are links and pictures that will help students study for our cell unit assessment. This week, we will continue to learn about plant and animal cells. Next week, we will have a lab day to investigate each type of cell. Please note that our class assessment is tentatively planned for September 15th. I will be giving them a study guide this week.
