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Fourth grade 2015-2016

Daily Schedule 8:00 – 8:20 Arrive, morning work 8:20 – 9:50 Math 9:50 – 10:20 Read Aloud 10:20-10:50 Recess 10:50 – 12:30 Language arts 12:30 – 1:00 Lunch 1:05 – 1:50 Encore 1:50 – 2:10 Pack Up/Homework 2:00 – 2:45 Science or Social Studies 2:45 Dismissal

Arrival & Morning Work Students need to be unpacked

and ready to learn by 8:20 (includes getting breakfast, using bathroom, etc.)

Morning Math Must be done each morning. Contains Review

Any extra time is to be used for unfinished work or reading silently

Math: Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Students will:Use the four operations with whole

numbers to solve problems.Gain familiarity with factors,

multiples, prime and composite numbers.

Generate and analyze patterns.

Math: Number and Operations in Base 10

Students will: Generalize place value understanding

for multi-digit whole numbers less than or equal to 1,000,000.

Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.

Number and Operations in Fractions

Students will: Extend understanding of fraction

equivalence and ordering. Build fractions from unit fractions by

applying and extending previous understandings of operations on whole numbers.

Understand decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimal fractions.

Measurement and Data

Students will: Solve problems involving measurement

and conversion of measurements from a larger unit to a smaller unit.

Represent and interpret data. Geometric measurement: understand

concepts of angle and measure angles.

GeometryStudents will: Draw and identify lines and angles. Classify shapes by properties of their

lines and angles.

How can you help?

Learn Zillion

Khan Academy

Multiplication.com

TenMarks

LEARN MULTIPLICATION FACTS!!!

Reading Reading

THEME Novel studies Nonfiction articles Read Works Close reading

Notice & Note Signposts

Language Arts Wordly Wise Writing as an ENCORE class State writing rubric for pieces that have gone

through the entire writing process Spelling

Reading Literature

Refer to details in text Determine meaning of words/phrases in text

Describe character, setting, or event in depth Determine theme Summarize the text Differences between poems, drama and prose Point of View (1st/3rd person) Compare/Contrast themes and topics and

patterns of events.

Reading Informational Texts

Refer to details in text Main Idea/Key details Summarize the text Describe text structure Compare/Contrast firsthand and secondhand

accounts of same topic Interpret info. presented visually, orally, or

quantitatively. Explain how author uses reasons/evidence to

support text.

How can we help?

Read, read, read!!

Science Quarter 1

Ecosystems/Animal Adaptations Molecular Biology (nutrition)

Quarter 2 Earth in the Universe (moon phases) Earth History (fossils)

Quarter 3 Matter: Properties and Changes (includes

rocks and minerals) Quarter 4

Forces and Motion Energy: Conservation & Transfer (includes

electricity)

Social Studies All about North Carolina!

Exploration & Colonization Migration & Settlement Constitution & Government State Growth State Development State Symbols

Personal Financial Literacy Global awareness as a 21st century skill

Homework Policy Goals:

Reinforce skills taught in class Provide additional time for practice/activities

that don’t require a teacher to be present Teach responsibility Keep parents in the loop

Graded and weighted differently that classwork assignments

Consequences for missing homework assignments

Homework passes and Journals

PowerSchool/Parent Assist Great way for parents to stay informed about

grades

Please be aware: Categories are weighted Curving/dropping/revising grades

Grading Policy10-point scale

100-90 A (Working independently and mastery at a high level) 89-80 B (Working independently and above average mastery of

content) 79-70 C (Expected progress of grade level

content) 69-60 D (Below grade level progress, difficulty working

independently) 59 and below F (Not meeting grade level expectations, unable

to work independently)

Grades are weighted as follows: Tests 25% Quizzes 25% Classwork 30% Projects 10% Participation 10%

Field Trips Raleigh: October 28 (early departure)

Hiddenite: April 29 (regular departure)

In school “trips”: Bird Rehabilitation, Duke Energy Program, Museum of Anthropology, Brenner’s Fit Kids Program

Must be a Level 2 volunteer to chaperone!

BYOD Goal is for students to be able to bring their

own devices starting in December

Devices must have Wi-fi connectivity to work in the classroom

Students are not required to bring a device

Students are responsible for any devices that they do choose to bring (classroom stays locked when we aren’t in it)

Housekeeping Please pay $15 class fee as soon as

possible. Check your email each week for the

Weekly Update. Email or call me with any questions. Tuesday Folders Planners Conferences MES E-news

http://wsfcsel.schoolwires.net//site/Default.aspx?PageID=87099

Questions?