Contractions, Abbreviations, and Compound Words

Practice Contractions
http://www.mcauliffe.brevard.k12.fl.us/TEACHERS/LabbeK/021contractons.htm


Practice Compound Words
http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/staff/boldtkatherine/ReadingFun3-6/ReadingFun_CompoundWords.htm



Practice Abbreviations
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_map_abbrev_NL_10s10_500.html

Amusement Park Project Websites

Multiplication Amusement Park Project

Dollywood

http://www.dollywood.com/Tickets/buy-tickets.aspx

Dollywood Splash Country

http://www.dollywood.com/Tickets/buy-tickets.aspx

Six Flags over Georgia

http://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/tickets/index.aspx#

Lake Winnepesaukauh

http://www.lakewinnie.com/home/pricing/

Nouns

We will be talking about nouns for the next few weeks.  We have already covered common and proper.  We are currently working on singular and plural, and we will be moving on to possessive nouns.  Below you will find a link that has other links to practice singular and plural nouns.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/plurals_language_arts_fourth_4th_grade.htm

Upcoming Topics

Math
In math we will be starting our unit on multiplication.  We will start with 2 x 1 digits, then 3 x 1 digits, and eventually move on to 2 x 2.

Language Arts
Starting tomorrow we will be working on context clues.  This will be covered through next Wednesday.  Then we will begin our study of nouns.

Open House

Open House is scheduled for Tuesday September 18 from 6-7.  Come by and see what we'll be learning about this year!

http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=2012356&CFTOKEN=75673043

Parent Video

Below is information and a video link to share information on CCSS.

Parent communications video: We are pleased to share this new video which explains the key shifts in the CCSS for a parent audience.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/common-core-state-standards/id554518617?mt=10%20 

Binders and Agendas

Please check your students' binders daily along with their agendas.  Please look for any graded work and discuss it with your child.

Skills Update

In Language Arts we have been working on writing topic sentences.  We have also discussed run-on sentences, and the two ways you can fix them in your own writing.  We will have an assessment over this skill on Tuesday.

In math we have been working on solving and answering contextual problems in complete sentences.

Sentences!

We have been learning about the four types of sentences in Language Arts this week.  We will be having an assessment on Friday (8/16) over this information.

In math, we have been discussing number forms and place value.

Parent Meeting

There is a fourth grade parent meeting on Monday August 13 from 5:30-6:30.

Back to School!

It's already that time of year again!  I love the start of a new school year with new students, new goals, and new things to discover.  I am so excited to have all of my students in my class.  I look forward to meeting all of you on Registration Night, Monday August 6.  If you've already bought your supplies, feel free to bring them.  Our first day will be Wednesday August 8.  Remember there is a new start time this year (8:30), and the first day will be a half day.  I can't wait to see all of your smiling faces!

Almost There!

We are almost done with school!  Our last day is Thursday May 24.  This will be a half day.  Students will need to come to school to receive their report card.  If they owe money for lunch or library books, or if there are any textbooks missing, a student will not receive their grade card.

No Spelling

There will be no spelling words until after TCAP.

Objectives 4/2

Math
*depicting data

Reading
*main idea

Language
*quotations
*trouble words

Writing
*editing for SchoolBooks Press

Objectives 3/19

Math
*time and temperature
*coordinate grids
*fraction review

Reading
*sequencing
*drawing conclusions

English
*plural/possessive nouns

Science
*light

Objectives Week of 3/12

Math
*metric system

Reading
*cause and effect
*vocab

Writing
*rhyme and poetry

Language
*commas

Science
*circuits
*magnets
*charges

2/27 Weekly Objectives

Reading
*author's purpose
*sequencing

Writing
*persuading your audience

Math
*solid figures
*highly accurate measurements
*conversions

Social Studies
*Constitution

Objectives week of 2/21

Math
*area and perimeter

Reading
*plot

Language
*prefixes

Writing
*voice

Social Studies
*Constitution

Objectives Week of 2/13

Math
*multiply decimals
*divide decimals
*intro to area

Language
*similes and metaphors
*write using different sent. types
*editing writing

Reading
*suffixes
*sequencing

Social Studies
*Revolutionary War - test on Wed.

Objectives 2/6-2/10

Objectives

Math
*place mixed numbers and decimals on a number line
*add and subtract decimals

Reading
*graphic sources

Language Arts
*punctuating quotations

Writing
*writing smooth, sequential paragraphs

Objectives 1/30-2/3

Math
*generate equivalent decimals and fractions
*place decimals and fractions on a number line

Reading
*identify character and setting in a story
*identify different genres (play)

Language
*use commonly confused words (trouble words)

Writing
*use a variety of sentences in writing

Objectives 1/23-1/27

Math
* add/subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators
* decimal place value

Language Arts
* adverbs
*trouble words (too, two, to; their, they're, there; etc.)

Reading
*genres
*context clues

Social Studies
* French and Indian War
*settling Tennessee

Become a Magician!

You can become a magician by practicing a magic trick at home.  You will have the change to perform it in front of the class on Friday.  Below is a link we've used in class to help you out.

http://www.activitytv.com/Magic-printables

Objectives 1/17

Math
*add/subtract fraction with like and unlike denominators

Language Arts
*adverbs
*compound sentences

Reading
*problem, solution
*context clues

Science
*weather presentations
*climate zones

Spelling Bonus Words

This semester we will have five bonus spelling words each week.  These words will come from one of our other subject areas in class.  Be able to spell them and explain what they mean.

States and Capitals

The next states and capitals test will be Wed. March 7.

Juneau, Alaska
Springfield, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
Des Moines, Iowa
Topeka, Kansas
Lansing, Michigan
St. Paul, Minnesota
Jefferson City, Missouri
Lincoln, Nebraska
Bismarck, North Dakota
Columbus, Ohio
Pierre, South Dakota
Madison, Wisconsin

Objectives 1/5-1/13

Math
-mixed numbers
-improper fractions
-comparing and ordering fractions

Language Arts
-compound words
-run-on's and rambling in writing
-adjectives

Reading
-graphic sources
-cause and effect

Science
-clouds
-weather factors