4th Grade
Mrs. Burns, Ms. Conley & Mrs. Marcks
Friday, June 1st!
This is the last newsletter for this year. We want to take a moment to THANK YOU for a wonderful year! It was been great watching the students learn and grow both as readers and mathematicians! They have learned so much!
Students:
Remember to keep reading over the summer and make sure you check out the summer programs at the Waukesha Public Library! Keep in mind that the activities are free and very family friendly!
A couple reminders for summer math: Mathematicians, you will have access to your Tenmarks account over the summer! Practice those math facts too!
Reading Workshop/Language Workshop:
On Tuesday, our perspective unit came to a close and we are now in our last unit; REFLECTION. Books and conversations revolve around how we have grown this year as learners and in other ways this year. Initial conversations have been very reflective on the students’ part. As teachers, we are all very proud of our readers this year. It has been a lot of work for all, but the rewards have been worth it!
Writing Workshop:
This week and next week, our writers are revisiting all of the genres of writing; Narrative, Opinion, and Informational. With some help from some very clever prompts, the kids are showing what they know about each type of writing.
Talking Points for ELA:
What was your favorite book that you read this year?
What was your favorite book that your teacher read this year?
What genre of writing is your favorite?
How have your grown as a reader/writer this year?
Math Workshop:
On Tuesday mathematicians transitioned to working with customary (U.S. measurement system) measurements. We have discussed customary length (inches, feet & yards), weight (pounds & ounces) and capacity (gallons, quarts, pints, cups & fluid ounces). Mathematicians, you all have grown in your math problem solving skills, math talk and math procedures throughout this year! You have shown flexibility with numbers and an increased awareness of number sense. Continue thinking, persevering, and listening to each other!
Talking Points for Math:
What measurement would you use to weigh a wooden carton of strawberries?
Which is heavier, a pound of feathers, or a pound of bricks?
How many cups are in 1 gallon?
How many times larger is a yard than a ruler?