Week of September 28th-October 2nd

Program of Inquiry

Central Idea: Who We Are

Family  heritage and heredity influence who we are as individuals.  

Lines of Inquiry:

• How traits are inherited
• Investigating genealogy
• How heritage affects our lives

Teacher Questions:

• What can genealogy teach us about ourselves?
• How does family heritage influence our lifestyle?
• What can the heritage of others teach us?

	Daily 5/CAFE  11:00-12:30
Reading: Daily 5/ CAFE	Daily 5/CAFE:  This week students will continue to choose 3 rounds daily.  They may choose from Read to Self, Read With Someone, Word Work, and Listen to Reading.  Students will be introduced to the CAFE comprehension strategy of “Make a Mental Picture or Mental Image”.  By “visualizing” when reading, students are able to boost their reading comprehension.  During student conferences this week, teachers will check their book boxes to ensure IPICK Good Fit books are present, and to review the mental images they are creating while reading. How can you support these CAFE strategies at home?  Click each link below: https://www.thedailycafe.com/legacy/public/file/Parent+Pipeline+~+Use+Prior+Knowledge+to+connect+with+text.pdf  (Use Prior Knowledge to Connect with Text) https://www.thedailycafe.com/legacy/public/file/Parent+Pipeline+~+Create+a+Picture+or+Mental+Image-1.pdf  (Make a Mental Picture) http://www.pspb.org/blueribbon/games/connections/Connection.html  (text connections online practice game) Vocabulary: We encourage you to use Quizlet at home to review your weekly Wordly Wise words. 4th graders:  Students will continue Lesson 14 in Book 3.  Wordly Wise tests will be this Friday! Word list this week:  bold, cunning, deed, doze, jagged, positive, respect, responsible, smuggle, version 3rd graders: Students will continue Lesson 3 in Book 3.  Wordly Wise tests will be this Friday! Word list this week:  ambition, auction, coast, current, frail, intelligent, novel, resident, starve, volunteer
Writing: VOICES 1:30-2:00	VOICES: Students will continue the 6+1 Traits of Writing. This is referred to as VOICES: voice, organization, ideas, conventions, expanded vocabulary, and sentence fluency. This week we will be focusing on Conventions. Conventions refer to the mechanical correctness of the piece—spelling, indentation, grammar and usage, punctuation, and use of capitals. Students will take a preassessment in the beginning of the week. We will read The Mega Deluxe Capitalization Machine to provide a fun explanation of the reasons why we capitalize things and where capital letters go.                         Students will continue to organize their ideas and details for their free write. Students should begin their sloppy copy (rough draft) and continue to conference with a teacher. You can use these resources at home: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/adventure/grammar2.htm# http://literacyandict.wikispaces.com/Proofreading+games http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/language_arts/proofreading/quiz1634.html Grammar: Students will begin working with pronouns. A pronoun (I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, each, few, many, who, whoever, whose, someone, everybody, etc.) is a word that takes the place of a noun. There are three types of pronouns: subject (for example, he); object (him); or possessive(his). Students will continue reviewing noun identification, plural nouns, irregular plural nouns, common/proper, and concrete/abstract, and possessive nouns. For additional practice, try these: http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/grammar/pronoun/balloon_game/ https://sites.google.com/site/easygrammar4kids/pronouns http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pronoun_clubhouse/index_pre.html http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-games/ela/pronouns.html http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/vocabulary-games/parts-of-speech/pronoun-proper-singular-plural.html Handwriting: Third grade will continue practicing the formation of their cursive letters. Fourth grade will review the formation letters in cursive that they are constantly forming and/or connecting incorrectly. Fourth grade students are expected to write in cursive on all assignments unless otherwise indicated. For an animated demonstration of each letter, please use the links below: http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/animation/lowercase.htm http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/animation/uppercase.htm Words Their Way Spelling: Students will continue to work with their spelling sorts this week during Word Work as well as homework.  Students are responsible for spelling and sorting their words correctly. As a reminder, 3 spelling homework jobs are due each Friday. Spelling test this Friday. Weekly Words Their Way lists can be found in your child’s agenda.

	3rd Grade Math 9:15-10:15 Looking for extra practice at home?  Use these links below! www.multiplication.com http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/measurement/MeasurementMeters.htm (metric) http://www.funbrain.com/measure/ (cenimeters/inches) https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/measurement.htm (customary/metric) http://www.abcya.com/measuring.htm (ruler with inches and centimeters) http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/geometry/shapeshoot/PerimeterShapesShoot.htm (perimeter)
Monday	Students will practice using a ruler to measure to the nearest inch, ½ inch, and ¼ inch. IXL practice at home: Measurement: U3, U4 (At this point, students should be fluent with all addition and subtraction facts through 12.  Nightly practice is encouraged if mastery is not yet achieved. Weekly timed quizzes will be each Friday. Personal goals will be set after each quiz. Please encourage your child to reach their goal!)
Tuesday	Students will compare and interpret the U.S Custom and Metric units of measuring, and make estimates based on given information. Students will practice measuring to the nearest inch and centimeter.   IXL practice at home: Measurement U3, U4, U13
Wednesday	Students will review identifying polygons and compute the perimeter of a given shape. Geometry: V8, V9
Thursday	Students will explore the concept of perimeter through participation of three group activities. Geometry: V8, V9
Friday	Students will complete their perimeter explorations with their group. Geometry: V8, V9 *Math facts quiz today*

	4th Grade Math 8:15-9:15 Looking for extra practice at home?  Use these links below! www.multiplication.com http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/numbers/fruit_shoot_prime.htm (prime and composite practice) http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/math/prime_and_composite_numbers/quiz3218.html (prime and composite practice) https://www.splashmath.com/math-skills/fourth-grade/algebra/prime-and-composite-numbers (prime and composite practice) http://www.quia.com/quiz/1108345.html (prime and composite practice) http://www.mathplayground.com/mathhoops_Z1.html (word problem practice) http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/word_problems_math_fourth_4th_grade.htm (word problem practice) http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/math/4th_grade_word_problems/quiz682.html (word problem quiz) http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/grade-4.html#Pemdas (parenthesis)
Monday	Students will review the meaning of number sentences and determine if number sentences are TRUE or FALSE. IXL practice at home: Mixed Operations F.2, F.9  Variable Expressions G.2
Tuesday	Students will use parenthesis in number sentences. IXL practice at home: Variable Expressions G.4
Wednesday	Students will be introduced to vocabulary and notation for open sentences and solve open sentence problems. IXL practice at home: Variable Expressions G.2, G.3, G.5, G.6
Thursday	Students will review all concepts from Unit 3.  We will discuss all standards learned throughout the unit and practice problems. IXL practice at home: Student Choice
Friday	Students will complete Unit 3 Test. IXL practice at home: Student Choice

	Science/Social Studies 2:00-3:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XtbSmhq7JQ http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/games/game_dogbreeding.html http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-physical-characteristics.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is8Png98-jU http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_dna.html http://www.ducksters.com/science/biology/dna.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwibgNGe4aY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmoCJh69hck http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/symbols.htm http://www.imaginon.org/fun/whippingboy/createacoatofarms.asp?themeid=2&activityid=8 http://kids.familytreemagazine.com/kids/default.asp http://www.whatkidscando.org/featurestories/2007/maine_students/tip_sheets/INTERVIEWING%20TIP%20SHEET.pdf
Monday	Who We Are:  Students will review the guidelines for their summative project.  Students will begin working on their summative project.  We will review the grading rubric and answer any clarifying questions.
Tuesday	Who We Are:  Students will continue working on their summative projects.  We will meet with each student individually to monitor their progress throughout the summative project.
Wednesday	Who We Are: Students will continue working on their summative projects.  We will meet with each student individually to monitor their progress throughout the summative project.
Thursday	Who We Are:   Students will continue working on their summative projects.  We will meet with each student individually to monitor their progress throughout the summative project.  This is the last day that students will have to complete their project.  Students will also complete a personal unit reflection.
Friday	Who We Are: Students will present their summative projects to the class.

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Students should be using Quizlet at home several times each week to practice their Wordly Wise vocabulary words. Remember to check your child’s “Keep at Home” folder each Monday!