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:
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.
Students must have envelopes and payments on that day.
Fall pictures are pre-pay.
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