I just wanted to wish everyone happy holidays and a nice, relaxing break! We had a great day today at the Reindeer Relay and the Party! I have just a couple reminders for the break:
1) Read as much as possible.
2) Write as much as possible-I'd still like to see three entries a week so we don't get out of the habit.
3) Practice "big" multiplication problems. We will be starting long division shortly after break so it will be really important to have the multiplication under control.
4) Most importantly, have fun! Enjoy your time with family and friends!
Thanks to everyone who came to help out at the party today and for all you do for your children!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
December 15th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned how to multiply with money. It is important to pay attention to whether the problem needs a decimal point or not. If one of the factors has a decimal point, then the answer must have a decimal point. If there is only a dollar sign in the factors, but no decimal point, then the answer does not need a decimal point. Start counting for commas with the number to the left of the decimal point (if there is one). And always remember a dollar sign.
Word Study-We went over more prepositional phrases and discussed that a preposition must start the prepositional phrase, there must be a noun or pronoun in the phrase and the sentence must still be a complete sentence even if the prepositional phrase is taken out.
Reading-Students worked on reading a passage about chocolate and practicing using RAP (Restate, Answer, Prove) to answer the questions about the passage. They also met in Reading groups.
Writing-We learned how to correctly address a letter and finished up the persuasive letters.
Homework:
Math-WS 12.4, odds and MR---Use the block paper to rewrite the multiplication problems.
Reading-Groups will meet TOMORROW for the last time before break.
Writing-Finish addressing your envelope if you need to. If you are sending it through the mail, please put a stamp on the envelope.
Science-Study Guide and study for the test.
I hope to see many of you at the concert tonight. Please be safe driving if the roads are slick at that time!
Math-We learned how to multiply with money. It is important to pay attention to whether the problem needs a decimal point or not. If one of the factors has a decimal point, then the answer must have a decimal point. If there is only a dollar sign in the factors, but no decimal point, then the answer does not need a decimal point. Start counting for commas with the number to the left of the decimal point (if there is one). And always remember a dollar sign.
Word Study-We went over more prepositional phrases and discussed that a preposition must start the prepositional phrase, there must be a noun or pronoun in the phrase and the sentence must still be a complete sentence even if the prepositional phrase is taken out.
Reading-Students worked on reading a passage about chocolate and practicing using RAP (Restate, Answer, Prove) to answer the questions about the passage. They also met in Reading groups.
Writing-We learned how to correctly address a letter and finished up the persuasive letters.
Homework:
Math-WS 12.4, odds and MR---Use the block paper to rewrite the multiplication problems.
Reading-Groups will meet TOMORROW for the last time before break.
Writing-Finish addressing your envelope if you need to. If you are sending it through the mail, please put a stamp on the envelope.
Science-Study Guide and study for the test.
I hope to see many of you at the concert tonight. Please be safe driving if the roads are slick at that time!
Monday, December 13, 2010
December 13th
I hope everyone had a nice weekend and stayed warm!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned two ways of doing 2 by 2 digit multiplication: regrouping and partial products. On their homework tonight, the students will practice both ways.
Word Study-We are covering prepositions again to ensure understanding. We discussed that a preposition must have an object that follows it (noun or pronoun) and the sentence must still be a sentence even if the prepositional phrase is taken out.
Reading-In pairs, the students explored an expository text and created a text feature that wasn't in the book already, such as a graph, table or diagram. They also met in their Reading Groups.
Writing-We edited the persuasive letters again and will begin publishing tomorrow.
Homework:
Math-WS 12.1-From #1-17, the odds need to be completed by regrouping and the evens by partial products. The rest can be completed as stated on the sheet. The Chapter 12 test will be Friday.
Reading-Read 100 minutes this week-Groups meet Wednesday
Writing-Writer's Notebook--finish editing if you need to
Science-WS is due tomorrow.
Have a great night!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned two ways of doing 2 by 2 digit multiplication: regrouping and partial products. On their homework tonight, the students will practice both ways.
Word Study-We are covering prepositions again to ensure understanding. We discussed that a preposition must have an object that follows it (noun or pronoun) and the sentence must still be a sentence even if the prepositional phrase is taken out.
Reading-In pairs, the students explored an expository text and created a text feature that wasn't in the book already, such as a graph, table or diagram. They also met in their Reading Groups.
Writing-We edited the persuasive letters again and will begin publishing tomorrow.
Homework:
Math-WS 12.1-From #1-17, the odds need to be completed by regrouping and the evens by partial products. The rest can be completed as stated on the sheet. The Chapter 12 test will be Friday.
Reading-Read 100 minutes this week-Groups meet Wednesday
Writing-Writer's Notebook--finish editing if you need to
Science-WS is due tomorrow.
Have a great night!
Friday, December 10, 2010
December 10th
Here's what we did today:
Math-Students took the Chapter 11 test. They saw their grade, but will get the tests back on Monday after I enter the scores in the gradebook.
Reading-Students took a short assessment on text features and did very well! I'm hoping to see their knowledge of text features carry over into all non-fiction books and articles, including the Social Studies book. They also met in their Reading groups.
Writing-We worked on editing the persuasive letters. We will finish editing on Monday and will start publishing. I've asked them to bring in an envelope to mail their letter in. If they are sending it to someone outside of school or home, please put a stamp on the envelope. We will address and add a return address to these envelopes in school so please don't address them; however, some students may need help going online to find a correct address for the recipient of their letter.
Homework:
Reading-Prepare for groups on Monday.
Writing-Don't forget about your Writer's Notebook.
I look forward to seeing most of you at the show on Sunday! Have a great weekend!
Math-Students took the Chapter 11 test. They saw their grade, but will get the tests back on Monday after I enter the scores in the gradebook.
Reading-Students took a short assessment on text features and did very well! I'm hoping to see their knowledge of text features carry over into all non-fiction books and articles, including the Social Studies book. They also met in their Reading groups.
Writing-We worked on editing the persuasive letters. We will finish editing on Monday and will start publishing. I've asked them to bring in an envelope to mail their letter in. If they are sending it to someone outside of school or home, please put a stamp on the envelope. We will address and add a return address to these envelopes in school so please don't address them; however, some students may need help going online to find a correct address for the recipient of their letter.
Homework:
Reading-Prepare for groups on Monday.
Writing-Don't forget about your Writer's Notebook.
I look forward to seeing most of you at the show on Sunday! Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
December 8th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned the partial products method of multiplication as a way to solve smaller problems in order to get the answer to a larger problem. We will be reviewing Chapter 11 tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 took their test today while Groups 3 and 4 did a buddy check.
Reading-Reading groups met today. We also looked through some different expository texts and the kids are working on finding different text features in the book.
We also held another Spelling Bee to get another representative from our class and that is . . . Tate! We also held a Bee to get a 3rd winner in case Megan or Tate are not here during the 4th grade bee next Wednesday and that is . . . Hope!
Homework:
Math-WS 11.5, all problems
Reading-Finish the text features worksheet. Make sure the definition you write for each text feature is in a complete sentence. If your book does not have some of the features on the sheet, cross one out and substitute a text feature that is in your book.
Spelling-Groups 3/4, test tomorrow--Groups 1/2, contract due tomorrow
Science-worksheet
Have a good night!
Math-We learned the partial products method of multiplication as a way to solve smaller problems in order to get the answer to a larger problem. We will be reviewing Chapter 11 tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 took their test today while Groups 3 and 4 did a buddy check.
Reading-Reading groups met today. We also looked through some different expository texts and the kids are working on finding different text features in the book.
We also held another Spelling Bee to get another representative from our class and that is . . . Tate! We also held a Bee to get a 3rd winner in case Megan or Tate are not here during the 4th grade bee next Wednesday and that is . . . Hope!
Homework:
Math-WS 11.5, all problems
Reading-Finish the text features worksheet. Make sure the definition you write for each text feature is in a complete sentence. If your book does not have some of the features on the sheet, cross one out and substitute a text feature that is in your book.
Spelling-Groups 3/4, test tomorrow--Groups 1/2, contract due tomorrow
Science-worksheet
Have a good night!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
December 7th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We estimated 2 or 3 digit by 2 digit mulitplication. Here is an example: 146x23 would round to 100x20 and total 2000. The Chapter 11 test will be on Friday.
Reading-We took the Reading Tungsten today.
Word Study-Groups 1-2 did a buddy check and Groups 3-4 worked on their contract.
Writing-We spent a lot of time revising our letters today and focused on two things: transitions an playing "devil's advocate". We are really working hard on anticipating how our readers will respond to our persuasive arguments and trying to counteract them!
We also began the Math Tungsten today.
Homework:
Math-WS 11.4, all problems
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow.
Writing-Spend at least ten minutes revising. If you are having trouble revising a certain part, put a star by it to remind yourself to ask for help during your group or partner revision tomorrow.
Don't forget book orders are due Friday! Have a good night!
Math-We estimated 2 or 3 digit by 2 digit mulitplication. Here is an example: 146x23 would round to 100x20 and total 2000. The Chapter 11 test will be on Friday.
Reading-We took the Reading Tungsten today.
Word Study-Groups 1-2 did a buddy check and Groups 3-4 worked on their contract.
Writing-We spent a lot of time revising our letters today and focused on two things: transitions an playing "devil's advocate". We are really working hard on anticipating how our readers will respond to our persuasive arguments and trying to counteract them!
We also began the Math Tungsten today.
Homework:
Math-WS 11.4, all problems
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow.
Writing-Spend at least ten minutes revising. If you are having trouble revising a certain part, put a star by it to remind yourself to ask for help during your group or partner revision tomorrow.
Don't forget book orders are due Friday! Have a good night!
Monday, December 6, 2010
December 6th
I hope everyone had a nice weekend! Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned how to multiply 2 by 2 digit numbers where one factor is a multiple of 10. An example is 43x50 or 68x20. I also met with some students who have almost grasped the concept of the distributive property.
Reading-We had a fishbowl as one of the reading groups modeled their Literature Circle. Thank you to Lauren, Ben and Anna for modeling some great questioning and sharing of thoughts on their book! Most other groups met today as well. All groups will meet on Wednesday.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 met with me to do their word sort while Groups 1 and 2 worked on their contracts. Test for Groups 1 and 2 is Wednesday and for Groups 3 and 4 is Thursday. Contracts are due the day after the test.
Writing-We learned some ways to make our persuasive letter leads grab the reader's attention. We talked about asking a question, using an arresting sentence, an astonishing fact, dialogue, or setting the mood.
We also had a class Spelling Bee today to determine two class spellers to participate in a 4th grade spelling bee next Wednesday, the 15th. The 4th grade winners will go on to the school spelling bee in January. Our first class winner is Megan W. and we will hold a second bee this Wednesday to get a second class winner. Congratulations Megan!
Homework:
Math-WS 11.3, all problems
Reading-Groups meet Wednesday. Read 100 minutes.
Writing-Spend at least 10 minutes revising your letter. Don't forget to have three WN entries this week too.
**Book Orders were sent home today. Please return by Friday so I can make sure they are delivered before winter break. Have a good night!
Math-We learned how to multiply 2 by 2 digit numbers where one factor is a multiple of 10. An example is 43x50 or 68x20. I also met with some students who have almost grasped the concept of the distributive property.
Reading-We had a fishbowl as one of the reading groups modeled their Literature Circle. Thank you to Lauren, Ben and Anna for modeling some great questioning and sharing of thoughts on their book! Most other groups met today as well. All groups will meet on Wednesday.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 met with me to do their word sort while Groups 1 and 2 worked on their contracts. Test for Groups 1 and 2 is Wednesday and for Groups 3 and 4 is Thursday. Contracts are due the day after the test.
Writing-We learned some ways to make our persuasive letter leads grab the reader's attention. We talked about asking a question, using an arresting sentence, an astonishing fact, dialogue, or setting the mood.
We also had a class Spelling Bee today to determine two class spellers to participate in a 4th grade spelling bee next Wednesday, the 15th. The 4th grade winners will go on to the school spelling bee in January. Our first class winner is Megan W. and we will hold a second bee this Wednesday to get a second class winner. Congratulations Megan!
Homework:
Math-WS 11.3, all problems
Reading-Groups meet Wednesday. Read 100 minutes.
Writing-Spend at least 10 minutes revising your letter. Don't forget to have three WN entries this week too.
**Book Orders were sent home today. Please return by Friday so I can make sure they are delivered before winter break. Have a good night!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Todays guest blogger is Jessica:
Math: We learned was how to multiply using the distributive property.
Reading: We met with our groups.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 met with Mrs. Davis to do their word sort while Groups 3 and 4 prepared their words for the sort on Monday.
Homework:
We have math home work sheet 11.2 due monday. Do the evens and the Mixed Review. (Note from Mrs. Davis: The distributive property can be quit challenging at first, but please make sure you solve the multiplication problems using the property, as we did in class.)
Reading groups meet Monday, except for Penguins and Christmas Concert.
Finish your persuasive letter draft, 5 paragraphs.
Have a good weekend!
From Mrs. Davis . . . I hope to see many of you at the Holiday Extravaganza tomorrow! I will be working at the ornament booth from 11-12 so make sure to stop by!
Math: We learned was how to multiply using the distributive property.
Reading: We met with our groups.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 met with Mrs. Davis to do their word sort while Groups 3 and 4 prepared their words for the sort on Monday.
Homework:
We have math home work sheet 11.2 due monday. Do the evens and the Mixed Review. (Note from Mrs. Davis: The distributive property can be quit challenging at first, but please make sure you solve the multiplication problems using the property, as we did in class.)
Reading groups meet Monday, except for Penguins and Christmas Concert.
Finish your persuasive letter draft, 5 paragraphs.
Have a good weekend!
From Mrs. Davis . . . I hope to see many of you at the Holiday Extravaganza tomorrow! I will be working at the ornament booth from 11-12 so make sure to stop by!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
December 2nd
Please welcome our first guest bogger . . . Tori!
In math we had chapter ten test on multipling two by one digits.
In spelling, groups three and four got their new spelling words and groups one and two put their spelling words on cards.
In reading we talked about expository text.
In writing we did persuasive letters.
Homework:
Reading-prepare for reading groups
Writing-write in your notebooks
Science-bring bottle
Don't forget to bring $1 and have crazy hair tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the last day to bring in items for Adopt a Family.
In math we had chapter ten test on multipling two by one digits.
In spelling, groups three and four got their new spelling words and groups one and two put their spelling words on cards.
In reading we talked about expository text.
In writing we did persuasive letters.
Homework:
Reading-prepare for reading groups
Writing-write in your notebooks
Science-bring bottle
Don't forget to bring $1 and have crazy hair tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the last day to bring in items for Adopt a Family.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
December 1st
Here's what we did today:
Math- We reviewed for the Chapter 10 test which is tomorrow!
Word Study-I met with new groups 1 and 2 to give them their word lists. Group 1 is working on contractions and Group 2 is working on patterns at syllable junctures.
Reading-Most groups received new books today and made a schedule to have the books finished by winter break.
Writing-We learned how to compose the second, third and fourth paragraphs of our persuasive letters. They are coming along great. A big focus is thinking like your audience!
Homework:
Math-Study Chapter 10.
Read and Write!
Science-Finish the worksheet if you haven't already.
**We are going to the book fair tomorrow and Friday.
Have a good night!
Math- We reviewed for the Chapter 10 test which is tomorrow!
Word Study-I met with new groups 1 and 2 to give them their word lists. Group 1 is working on contractions and Group 2 is working on patterns at syllable junctures.
Reading-Most groups received new books today and made a schedule to have the books finished by winter break.
Writing-We learned how to compose the second, third and fourth paragraphs of our persuasive letters. They are coming along great. A big focus is thinking like your audience!
Homework:
Math-Study Chapter 10.
Read and Write!
Science-Finish the worksheet if you haven't already.
**We are going to the book fair tomorrow and Friday.
Have a good night!
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