Fourth Grade Happenings
Week of March 7th
Comprehension Strategy: Evaluate Author's Purpose
Genre Focus: Tall Tales
Math:
Focus skill: Adding and subtracting fractions
This site gives you access to printable HW pages if forgotten and the tutorial videos.
http://www.oakdale.k12.ca.us/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1424347210205
Social Studies:
We begin our study of the Southeast Region of the United States. The kiddos have added a purple set of flashcards to their rings. They should study a little each night. We will spend three weeks on the SE and will take a quiz over them on Wednesday.
***Reminder- they need to know, state location and abbreviation in addition to the capital.
Website for studying: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
States and Capitals Rap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQaWFEjTcVc
Science:
They will begin learning about the three types of rocks and the characteristics of each! :)
Important Dates
3/8-3/9-Conferences (Student-Led)
3/10-Spring Party @ 2:15
3/11-3/20-Spring Break
** For more information on these events, see Dr. Dicken's Weekly Parent Update Email.
IN NEED OF A HOST FAMILY FOR CLASS PETS
Relay for Life Spirit Week
Monday: Cancer Never Sleeps - Wear your pajamas
Tuesday: Sock It to Cancer - Wear crazy socks
Wednesday: Twin Day - You and your friends dress alike
Thursday: Cancer Never Takes a Vacation - Dress like a tourist
Book Recommendations
"I recommend this book because it is full of mysteries, clues and exciting and scary parts. It also has mysterious characters."
-Molly
"I recommend you read this book because you learn to see the world in a whole new way as you experience Ally's life. Mr. Daniel's, her substitute teacher while her teacher has a baby, helps her."
-Maddie
"It is so funny. You will laugh because of Fudge, Peter's little brother and you will meet Dribble, Peter's pet turtle."
-Lauren