Saturday, October 12, 2013

Weekly memo for 10/7 - 10/11


Overview of what we did this week

Math:  
  • Multiplication by 1-digit using partial products and standard algorithm

Language Arts:
  • Novel study "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
  • Summary writing 
  • Grammar - learning about adjectives, synonyms and antonyms


Science:
  • Study of the different land ecosystems
  • Compare and contrast the living and non-living conditions of the ecosytem


 Homework

Math: Complete spiral review and quick check - pages 38,41,53,59


Test

Wordly wise: Spelling test on Friday - lesson 4
Math: Timed test on multiplication and division
 


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Friday, September 27, 2013

Weekly memo for 9/23 - 9/27

Overview of what we did the week of 9/23 - 9/27 

Math:  
  • Used the Hundreds chart to identify patterns for multiples of 2,5,9
  • Practiced using arrays as visual models to solve multiplication problems
  • Used repeat subtraction to represent the meaning of division
  • Essential understanding:  Multiplication and division have an inverse relationship
  • Vocabulary learned:  dividend, divisor, quotient, inverse operation


Language Arts:
  • Essay writing in progress - My goals in fourth grade
  • Edited paragraphs for run on sentences and proper application of punctuation.
  • Introduction to writing summary paragraph


Wordly Wise:
  • Completed comprehension questions lesson 3 


Social Studies:
  • Used "Tree thinking map" to present the lesson - "How earth is divided" in a visual format


Science:
  • Discussed and gathered information on Lesson 1 - ecosystems, parts of the ecosystem, comparison between Polar ecosystem and desert ecosystem
Art:
  • Work in progress - theme "California's Forest Giants"

 Homework

Language Arts: Finish essay 

Wordly wise: Practice spellings and vocabulary meanings for lesson 3

Purple sheet: Please sign and turn in on Monday

Test

Tuesday 10/1: Test on Wordly Wise, lesson 3

Thursday 10/3: Test on Math multiplication concept, problem solving


Important Reminders

Wednesday 10/9: Picture day.
                                     Students must have envelopes and payments on that day.
                                     Fall pictures are pre-pay.

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