Week of November 23-24, 2015

Program of Inquiry

How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea: Our voice is an important form of expression to communicate different ideas, emotions, and feelings.

Lines of Inquiry:

• Voice
• Public Speaking
• Written Expression

Teacher Questions:

• What is our voice, and how do we use it to express ourselves? (form and function)
• What is the relationship between speaking and listening?  (connection)
• How can written expression be interpreted? (perspective)

	Daily 5/CAFE  11:00-12:30
Reading: Daily 5/ CAFE	Daily 5/CAFE:  This week, we will wrap our work on characterization and character traits.  Students were able to classify and identify characters in a story based on their actions within the text.  We will introduce the CAFE comprehension strategy of Determine and Analyze the Author’s Purpose.  Readers will become aware of why texts are written (to inform, persuade, and entertain).   During student conferences this week, teachers will work with students to identify the author’s purpose. How can you support these reading concepts at home?  Click each link below: https://www.thedailycafe.com/legacy/public/file/Parent_Pipeline_~_author%27s_purpose%5B1%5D.pdf BOOK GENRE STUDY DUE Nov.30th https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lZO3nFEwkzflrQdaEOeotK5GTfBAxxO2q_4Jsa_gsEM/edit VOCABULARY: Wordly Wise Assessment on Tuesday! We encourage you to use Quizlet at home to review your weekly Wordly Wise words. 4th graders:  Students will be tested on Lesson 3 in Book 4 . Word list:  approach, burrow, cease, destructive, drowsy, famished, forecast, hibernate, migrate, nestle, observe, prepare, reduce, severe, venture 3rd graders: Students will be tested on Lesson 7  in Book 3 . Word list this week:  act, additional, advice, crumple, fan, memorize, mystify, pause, transparent, vanish
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 continue to practice the sentence fluency trait and voice trait.  The sentence fluency trait includes how to create a variety of sentences that can be read smoothly and rhythmically. It can be a challenge to come up with sentences of different lengths, beginning in different ways, and that also have a pleasing sound. The voice trait focused on how to express yourself using emotions that fit the purpose for writing. Students will try out new ways of expressing themselves in order to actively engage the reader.We will be begin using dialogue to help give the characters a voice. Students will also being using words to replace “said” in their writing that help to express emotion. “Said is Dead” http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/smurfsfanon/images/5/54/%27Said_is_Dead%27_Word_List.pdf/revision/latest?cb=20150616002500 Students will continue to practice these comma rules as a class during the next few weeks. The Comma Rules: Use a comma before or after a quotation in a sentence. Use a comma after common introductory words in a sentence (however, clearly well, finally.etc.) Use a comma before a conjunction when connecting two independent clauses. (Example: I love summertime, but I miss the snow.) Use a comma to separate a city and state and the day from the year in a date. Use a comma to separate things in a series (listing 3 or more things.) Use a comma to introduce someone in a sentence. 3rd grade: Students will continue reviewing the steps of the writing process as a group. Students will complete their hook sentences for various topics during their center time.   Hook Types: Asking a question Using dialogue Describing a setting Giving an interesting fact Onomatopoeia Telling something funny Students will be reviewing sentence variety and formation, as well as how to create a decent paragraph. We will model paragraph formation using the “hamburger method.” Hamburger Paragraph Template: http://www.troup.org/userfiles/929/My%20Files/Graphic%20Organizers/hamburger.pdf?id=14967 4th grade:   Students will continue working on their new writing during centers. The topic for this piece is student’s choice. Students are expected to follow the steps of the writing process for all pieces. When editing, students will be checking for proper use of capitalization, punctuation (including commas), and spelling.  We will be using proper editing marks when editing their writing. Each student will keep a editing reference guide in their home binders for them to use if needed for homework. You can also use the one located below: http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/uploads/6/9/0/0/6900648/editing_symbols.pdf You can also use these resources at home: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/punctuation.htm http://www.savethecomma.com/game/ http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/maguirem/quiz.html.htm http://www.chompchomp.com/hotpotatoes/commas01.htm 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: We will continue their review of identifying pronouns and antecedents, singular and plural, subject and object, and possessive pronouns to help prepare for their assessment on Tuesday. Please use the links below to help your child review pronouns. For additional practice at home: http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-games/ela/pronouns.html http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-3-games/ela-games/possessive-pronouns.html http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-3-games/ela-games/subject-object-pronouns-exciting-panda-game.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en27pron-game-personal-pronouns-treasure-hunt http://www.quia.com/rr/631637.html http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/grammar/pronoun/balloon_game/ http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pronoun_clubhouse/index_pre.html http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-games/ela/pronouns.html WORDS THEIR WAY SPELLING: Students will continue their spelling sort this week.  Students may practice these words during Word Work as well as homework.  Students are responsible for correct spelling and knowing their word patterns. 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 the suggested practice information for each individual day.  Your child has their username and password for www.ixl.com. www.multiplication.com http://www.mathplayground.com/index_multiplication_division.html http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division http://www.fun4thebrain.com/division.html Games for this week’s skill set found here: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/decimals/CompareDecimals.htm http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/decimals/scooterQuestDecimal.htm http://www.math-play.com/place-value-games.html
Monday	Students will complete their unit 5 review. Students will practice their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills to complete place value puzzles. IXL practice at home: (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 take their unit 5 assessment. IXL practice at home:
Wednesday	No School IXL practice at home:
Thursday	Holiday-No School IXL practice at home:
Friday	No School IXL practice at home:

	4th Grade Math 8:15-9:15 Looking for extra practice at home?  Use the suggested practice information for each individual day.  Your child has their username and password for www.ixl.com.
Monday	Students will review division strategies for long division and review concepts through math games. IXL practice at home:
Tuesday	Students will continue to review division strategies for long division and review concepts through math games. IXL practice at home:
Wednesday	No School
Thursday	No School
Friday	No School

	Science/Social Studies 2:00-3:00
Monday	How We Express Ourselves:  Students will inquire about the elements of public speaking. Students will discover how expression can influence the meaning of what is being said.
Tuesday	How We Express Ourselves:  Students will inquire about effective speech preparation and practice preparing to speak in front of an audience.
Wednesday	How We Express Ourselves: No School
Thursday	How We Express Ourselves:  No School
Friday	How We Express Ourselves: No School

Extra! Extra! Chavura News

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! No School this Wednesday-Friday.