Mrs. Simac's 4th Grade News
March 3, 2017
Family Fun Night!
Math
Please have your child practice their multiplication facts at home daily. Even if it is for 5 minutes, the hard work and practice will pay off and be so beneficial. This fall, I sent home information regarding an online math program called "First In Math". We have a subscription for every student in our class. Students are encouraged to practice at home if able. If you do not have internet access, please use flash cards or practice orally with your child. Thanks for your support!
Scholastic Book Orders Due!
Friday, Mar 10, 2017, 08:30 AM
ERES
Wonders
Dear Family Member:
This week our class will be focusing on our role in the community. We will be talking about how we can help our communities and the idea of public service and the common good.
Here are some activities you can do with your child to help reinforce the skills we’ll be practicing.
Word Workout
- Words to Know: definitions and restatements Your child will choose a word, define it, and use it in a sentence. You will use the same word plus one other word in a different sentence. Then your child will use your word and one other in another new sentence. Continue until all the words have been used at least once.
- Spelling/Phonics: words with silent letters You and your child will group words according to their silent letters. Then you will use each of the words in a sentence that also includes a word that begins with that silent letter.
Comprehension: point of view
Have your child rewrite a short paragraph to change it from a first person point of view to a third person point of view.
Words to Know
First, you will pick one of the words, tell me what it means, and use it in
a sentence. Then I’ll make up another sentence that uses your word and
one other word. You’ll use the word I added and one other word in a new
sentence. We’ll keep going until we use all the words.
mature
assigned
residents
gingerly
selective
scattered
generosity
organizations
Spelling Words
All but one of the list words has a silent letter. First, spell each word and decide which letter is silent. Write the words with the same silent letter on an index card or piece of paper. Then we’ll use the words on one card to make sentences that also have a word that starts with that silent letter. For example:
The plumber’s name was Bob.
We’ll do this for all the words on each card.
wrinkle
knead
plumber
resign
wriggle
knives
combs
doubtful
wrapper
known
thumbs
hour
wrench
kneel
lambs
honest
answer
knew
condemn
honor
Challenge:
knuckles
wrestle
Review:
person
curl
shirt
Dog Days
The paragraph below was written by John Miller, who tells about his experience as a volunteer at an animal shelter. Play the role of a reporter for your school newsletter and rewrite the paragraph telling John’s story. Include the same information and details.
I started volunteering at the animal shelter in our town last month. This new program is teaching me how to care for dogs. I go there on Tuesday and Fridays after school. At first, I was a little nervous, and I didn’t think it would be fun. But these dogs are so cute and they really need homes. When they are trained, it is easier to find a home for them. I help feed them and I’ve learned how to walk them so they get enough exercise. Without volunteers like me, these dogs wouldn’t get much attention. I’m really glad I can help.