MATH
Fourth Grade Math
On Monday, we discuss the Guess & Check problem solving strategy and 5 Steps of Problem Solving (in student binders). Students will take a quarterly Diocesan Extended Response assessment on Tuesday showing their problem solving knowledge. We will also practice computation skills of rounding, adding, subtracting, estimating and multiplying with a homework worksheet given on Monday. Students take a Computation Test on Wednesday using problems similar to the Monday worksheet. Finally, we begin Chapter 3, Multiplying with 2-Digit numbers. We hope to cover lessons 1 & 2 this week. We continue weekly Multiplication Facts timed practice drills.
Fifth Grade Math
We begin the week discussing the Guess & Check problem solving strategy and 5 Steps of Problem Solving (student binders). We will also practice computation skills of adding, subtracting, estimating, multiplying with a homework worksheet assigned on Monday. Students will take a quarterly Diocesan Extended Response assessment on Wednesday showing their knowledge of the problem solving steps and strategy. Students will also take a Computation Test on Thursday using problems similar to the Monday homework worksheet. This test will be the final grade for the first quarter. Finally, we begin Chapter 3, Decimals on Friday. We continue weekly Multiplication Facts timed practice drills.
Math Help - Office Hours
Beginning This Week
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:15am - 7:45
4th Grade Monday: 2:25 - 3:15
5th Grade Wednesday: 2:25 - 3:15
SCIENCE
Fourth Grade
Fourth graders begin studying for Chapter 1
"Measuring Matter". Two essay questions will be given out on
Monday. These questions are to be looked up and memorized for the Chapter test.
Chapter test - Friday, October 25th.
We will finish Lesson 4 in Science. A "take
home" quiz will be given for homework on Monday night. On Wednesday
we will begin studying for Chapter 1 Test ("The Changing Earth") -
Friday, October 25th. Two test essay questions will be given on
Wednesday, October 23rd.
Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: We finish up reading Frindle, on Monday just in time for the play!
Next, we read two issues of Time For Kids. We will be writing
summaries of a Chimpanzee article focusing on main idea and details.
We will fill out a worksheet and comprehension assignment with the
second issue which features an article about the Government
Shutdown. As we read Time For Kids, we learn about all the features
of informational text as we practice comprehension skills.
Spelling: Lesson 9
We will complete workbook pages and have a test on Friday.
The 5x each assignment is also due on Friday.
Vocabulary: Unit 5 Vocabulary test will be Monday, October 28th.
Unit 5 Vocabulary Workbook is due Friday.
Religion
We will begin Saint Reports this week, using time in LRC to research
information on our chosen Saints. Reports will be due the following week.
See the Religion Tab for websites recommended for the Saint Reports.
We also begin Chapter 3, Signs of God's presence this week. See the Religion Tab for websites recommended for the Saint Reports.
Social Studies & Language Arts
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Other Fifth Grade News
Frindle play field trip is Tuesday, Oct 22.
Johnny Appleseed play Permission Slips went home Friday.
Remember to Read ---> 4 book reports due October 25th
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Mrs. Hall at dhall@stjosephdg.org, or, Mrs. Stillo at dstillo@stjosephdg.org.