Week of February 1st - 5th

Program of Inquiry

Where We Are in Place and Time

Central Idea:

Immigration influences new and existing groups.

Lines of Inquiry:

·         Changes in native cultures

·         Conflict between cultures

·         Acceptance and understanding between cultures

Teacher Questions and Key Concepts:

What effect did the native and settler encounters have on their population? (change)

What impact can immigration have on a culture? (perspective)

Why does conflict arise between different cultures? (causation)

	Daily 5/CAFE  11:00-12:30
Reading: Daily 5/ CAFE	Daily 5/CAFE:  This week, students will identify cause and effect relationships within a variety of texts.  Students will be able to identify the relationship between two or more events in which one event brings about another. The event that happens first is the cause; the one that follows is the effect.  This will further their reading comprehension skills.  As we conference with students this week, we will focus on identifying these relationships within their Good Fit books, as well as complete activities in which cause and effect is identified and justified.   Use the following links for practice at home: http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/cause_effect_language_arts_fourth_4th_grade.htm http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/language_arts/sequencing/quiz1341.html http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/page/20502 BOOK GENRE STUDY-Biography Book Report/Poster-Due February 29th! Biography Report Guidelines Please follow the poster guidelines.  You can find these on a printout in your child’s homework folder, or click the link above. VOCABULARY: Students will be tested on their Wordly Wise words this week. Students are encouraged to study their Wordly Wise vocabulary words at home for homework.  Students may use their books, or they can use Quizlet for practice.   3rd Grade Word List:  cable, cathedral, convey, device, freight, landmark, method, rod, shaft, structure 4th Grade Word List:  applaud, crafty, disclose, drab, entire, exclaim, exquisite, intend, jeer, peer, progress, refine, scoundrel, uneasy, vain
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. 3rd grade: Students will continue reviewing the steps of the writing process as a group. This week in the writing center, students will continue to work on their narrative prompt: Encounter. For this prompt, students will decide if they are a Native American or an English settler (immigrant.) Students will include details about the first time they met the other group of people. They will include what they thought about the others, and if it were a peaceful encounter or if they had conflict. Students will focus on creating their sloppy copy, and then begin to revise and edit. . Students will continue conferencing with a teacher. 4th grade:   Students will continue their narrative prompt: Encounter. For this prompt, students will decide if they are a Native American or an English settler (immigrant.) Students will include details about the first time they met the other group of people. They will include what they thought about the others, and if it were a peaceful encounter or if they had conflict. Students are expected to follow the steps of the writing process for all pieces. Students will be focusing on their word choices and work on their sentence fluency. They are encouraged to avoid using the word said, and use more words that help describe emotions. 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: Students will continue to practice changing the simple tense of the verb within a sentence. The tense of a verb is determined by when the action took place. The three tenses are: The Past Tense The Present Tense The Future Tense Students will begin to identify and use irregular past tense verbs. These verbs do not follow a specific rule when changing to past tense. Sometimes these verbs stay the same or the spelling may change altogether. Examples of Tenses Here are some examples of simple tense verbs: I walked to work. (The verb walked is in the past tense.) I walk to work. (The verb walk is in the present tense.) I will walk to work. (The verb will walk is in the future tense.) Irregular verbs include words such as: see-saw eat-ate drive-drove fly-flew Please use the links below to help your child review verbs. Activities: http://www.turtlediary.com/games/verb-tenses.html http://www.quia.com/quiz/653873.html http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/linking_verbs/quiz522.html http://www.quia.com/ba/142658.html http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/grammar/verb/balloon_game/ http://www.quia.com/rr/121293.html http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/helping_verbs/quiz520.html http://www.kwiznet.com/p/takeQuiz.php?ChapterID=475 Videos (Songs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US8mGU1MzYw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ineCCpqpZrM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F2JWKY63K0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1IJWvHZcOU WORDS THEIR WAY SPELLING: Students will be tested on their words this Friday, February 5th.  Students are responsible for knowing the sorting rules as well as the correct spelling for each word.  Your child’s list of words can be located in their agenda.  Please complete three DIFFERENT spelling jobs for homework.  Spelling HW is due on Friday.

	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
Monday	Student will determine when an estimate is appropriate, and practice making estimates. IXL Practice: P.6, P.7, P.8, P.9, P.10, P.11
Tuesday	Students will multiply multiples of 10 by multiples of 10. IXL Practice:  H.1
Wednesday	Students will explore similar polygons, solve ratio problems, and explore geometric configurations. IXL Practice: V.6,
Thursday	Students will review solving word problems as well as finding factors for products. IXL Practice: G.13
Friday	Students will review solving number stories with parentheses and multiples of 10. IXL Practice: N.2

	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	Student will review basic ideas of probability, including fairness and expected results.  Additionally, students will apply their application of fractions to spinners.   IXL Practice: W.1
Tuesday	Student will review all fraction concepts learned throughout Unit 7.  We will review concepts as a class and then begin assessing fraction skills.
Wednesday	Student will continue their assessment on fractions.  Once completed, we will go over the assessment as a class in an effort to clarify any questions.
Thursday	Student will review perimeter concepts and solve problems in which the perimeter is identified.   IXL Practice:  P.19
Friday	Student will review basic area concepts.  Students will practice estimating the area of polygons by counting unit square.  Students will work collaboratively to create a visual “Minecraft” town in which they calculate the area and perimeter of each building within the town.   IXL Practice:  P.20, P.21, P.24

	Science/Social Studies 2:00-3:00
Monday	Where We Are in Place and Time: Students will watch “Encounter” and “The Drummer Boy” film clips and discuss questions about how the Aboriginals and English immigrants perceive one another.
Tuesday	Where We Are in Place and Time:  Students will explore other native cultures and discuss conflict between the natives and immigrants.
Wednesday	Where We Are in Place and Time:   Students will use an interactive web map to explore immigration patterns in the United States.
Thursday	Where We Are in Place and Time:  Students will take a virtual tour of Ellis Island and discuss data collected on immigration over time.
Friday	Where We Are in Place and Time:  Students explore what life was like for a US immigrant in the 1800-1900s and take a “citizenship test.”

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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! DON'T FORGET! Field Study to The Museum of the Cherokee Indian on February 11th (be at school by 6:50am, pick up at 5-5:30pm)