FOURTH GRADE NEWS
May 11th
What's Up in 4th Grade!
Language Arts
Spelling: Words: Suffixes
Latin Root Word : scope meaning to see and watch
Literary Concepts: Drawing Conclusions
Grammar: Irregular Verbs
Math
Please continue to have your child use the Think Through Math program.
Science and Social Studies
Our students will continue looking at the changes, growth, and development that took place during the 19th century. During this unit of study students will explore the following:
• impact of the cattle, railroad, and oil and gas industries on the growth and development of Texas.
• how supply and demand affects the free enterprise system in Texas.
• accomplishments of notable individuals in Texas.
• how innovation has affected Texas life.
• A diversity of viewpoints influences change.
• Innovation changes the way people live.
• People make economic choices based on wants and needs in a free enterprise system.
• Innovation changes the way people live.
Social Studies Critical Vocabulary:
mass production, specialization, division of labor, reconstruction, expansion
Important Dates
- May 16-18: MAP Math
- May 22-24 : Reading/LA MAP
- May 25-26 : Science MAP
From the Teachers
- Check out our Parent Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pisd.edu/fabulous-fourth-grade-friends/
- We encourage our students to bring their devices to school. Electronic devices are used in the classroom for research, academic practice, assignments, as well as being used in music, art, library, and guidance.
- Additional information on parenting classes held throughout the district can be found below. You can also view a full list of classes by visiting Mrs. Carranza's Google site https://sites.google.com/a/pisd.edu/guidance-counseling/