4th Grade News
February 1st, 2015
Things to know about this week...
Parent Teacher Conference Form
Conferences will be held next week. Be looking for a green parent teacher conference form. Please fill those out and return them asap, so we know if we need to reschedule any.
Parent Resources - ISTEP+ 2016 Prep
Acuity C Review
We will be finishing and reviewing our Acuity C assessments this week in Math and Language Arts.
Goals this week:
Math: I CAN use pictures and multiplication to make equivalent fractions.
I CAN relate fractions to decimals and percents.
I CAN multiply fractions by whole numbers.
I CAN use information to make line plots and determine probability.
ELA: I CAN identify common themes in narrative poems!
I CAN understand how stanza and repetition is used in poetry!
I CAN understand a word's connotation and identify its denotation!
I CAN correctly use pronouns and homophones!
I CAN spell words with a variant short /o/ sound!
Fractions and Decimals
Click on the image to see examples and sizes to help you see and compare them.
Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
Having 3 as a whole number is the same as saying 3 in the numerator over 1 as a denominator. You then multiply straight across. Then, you can make it a mixed number. 9/4 = 2 whole and 1/4.
Equivalent Fractions
You can see this visually. You can also find them by multiplying your numerator and denominator by the same number.
Common Themes in Literature
Click on the image to see examples
Homophones
Words that sound the same, but have different spelling and meaning
Connotation Vs. Denotation
Denotation - actual, literal meaning
Connotation - suggested or implied meaning
Universal Design for Learning - Guideline 8 on Engagement
Students show how they can collaborate to solve problems. This week they completed their Friday reading assessment. Instead of submitting it right away, students chose to go through and review the test in small groups. It was nice to hear them read together and share answers. Most importantly, I loved seeing them justify their answers by using text evidence. They rated this activity as very helpful.
Engagement - Collaboration
Engagement - Collaboration
Engagement - Collaboration
Find the Newsletter and Homework below:
Ms. Clarissa Cook
4th Grade Teacher
UDL Facilitator
CSA Lincoln
Email: cookc@bcsc.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us/Domain/788
Location: 750 5th Street, Columbus, IN, United States
Phone: 812-376-4447