MATH
Fourth Grade
It is the end of the quarter and we have learned many new
strategies in multiplication. This week we will take our first Diocesan
Assessment. We will do a practice
one together so they can get used to the steps needed to solve an exemplar –type
problem. The first Assessment is
in the “Algebraic Thinking”
Domain. We will also begin Round
#2 of “Number Personalities” which will involve multiplication using the
Partial Product method. The
students have worked very hard this quarter on some very difficult concepts and
tests and they should be congratulated.
Fifth Grade
5th graders will continue with Chapter 3 Decimal Addition & Subtraction and cover Lessons 7 - 11 this week. Those lessons deal with estimating sums and differences, adding, subtracting, identifying patterns and rules, solving multiple step decimal problems and applying properties to decimal addition. There will be a short quiz on Friday and we will begin the Chapter Review. I anticipate the Chapter 3 Test on Tuesday, 11/10, or Wednesday.
4th & 5th Grade Multiplication Facts
This week we will test on the EIGHTS! Most fourth graders should aim for completing 25 facts per minute and fifth graders should aim for completing 30 facts per minute. You can print your own worksheets from Math-drills.com, play online games (see "Math Websites Tab" above), or borrow some "Holey Cards" from Mrs. Hall.
Math Help/Club Hours
After School (students need a "travel note")
4th Graders only: Tue. 2:20pm - 3:15pm
5th Graders only: Wed. 2:20pm - 3:15pm
SCIENCE
Fourth Grade
4th graders will begin Chapter 2 and
learn that a force causes a change in motion, and that gravity and friction are
two types of forces.
Fifth Grade
5th graders will complete Lesson 4 and will have a quiz on
Wednesday. They will begin studying for the Chapter 1 Test.
Reading, Spelling & Vocab Highlights
Reading: Sailing Home (Theme 3, Lesson 11)
Genre: Reader's Theatre (Historical Fiction)
Comprehension Skills: Use Plot events to find conflict, Compare &
Contrast, Student self-monitoring of comprehension.
We will also try to incorporate our first Time For Kids this week and
focus on important features of Informational Text as well as
supporting answers on quizzes by underlining evidence.
Comprehension & Vocabulary Test on Friday.
See link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access the student book
online.
Genre: Reader's Theatre (Historical Fiction)
Comprehension Skills: Use Plot events to find conflict, Compare &
Contrast, Student self-monitoring of comprehension.
We will also try to incorporate our first Time For Kids this week and
focus on important features of Informational Text as well as
supporting answers on quizzes by underlining evidence.
Comprehension & Vocabulary Test on Friday.
See link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access the student book
online.
Spelling: Lesson 11 This Week.
Lesson 11 Handout page due on Thursday.
Spelling Menu Activity, and optional Pretest due on Friday.
Test on Friday!
See Link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access Spelling City for a
list of words and games for each Lesson.
Spelling Menu Activity, and optional Pretest due on Friday.
Test on Friday!
See Link under "Reading Websites Tab" above to access Spelling City for a
list of words and games for each Lesson.
Vocabulary (Sadlier Blue Workbook):
Unit 5 Workbook are due on Friday, November 6.
Unit 5 Test on Monday, November 9.
Unit 5 Test on Monday, November 9.
See Link found in the "Reading Websites Tab" above, and the Access
Code found inside student's workbooks to create a logon to practice
vocabulary words through a variety of games.
Religion
This week we will be continuing our research for our Saint
Reports. I’m changing the due date
for the rough draft to Friday, November 6th. Hopefully we will begin Chapter 4
which is on “The Mystery of the Trinity”.
The scripture readings for the Mass are taken from Thessalonians 4:
13-18 and John 11:21-27. The
students enjoyed reading from the book of Exodus about Moses and the “Burning
Bush” and they are finding it easier to navigate their way around the
Bible. We are finishing up Chapter
3 and have explored many signs of God’s presence in Scripture, the Sacraments,
and in our daily lives.
Social Studies & Language Arts
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