Friday, January 8, 2016

Week of January 11-15, 2016


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 spend the first half of the week learning about main idea.  The main idea is what the story, text, or passage is mostly telling about.  Supporting details help make the main idea clear.  We will spend the second half of the week reviewing reading concepts in preparation for the upcoming CTP4 testing.  Students will review analogical and categorical reasoning as well as auditory reading comprehension.  




BOOK GENRE STUDY-Historical Fiction-Due January 29th!

Please follow the paragraph guidelines located on the link below.  Students MUST follow the writing process (plan, rough draft, revise, edit, neat/final copy).

VOCABULARY: Students will continue to work with their Wordly Wise words this week. We encourage you to use Quizlet at home to review your weekly Wordly Wise words.   Wordly Wise tests will be given this Friday!
3rd grade-attitude, confess, defend, gradual, hint, individual, malice, misery, solution, survey
4th grade-abrupt, achieve, attempt, contempt, entertain, glimpse, mock, persist, persuade, phase, quaint, recall, reject, revise, sensitive
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 our focus lesson on Expanding Vocabulary (Word Choice). Students will learn and practice how to use words to clarify an idea, create a mental picture for the reader, and to make the writing sound appealing to the ear. Word Choice is all about the rich, colorful, precise language that communicates in a way that is not only functional, but also in a way that moves and enlightens the reader. Students will work in groups to give feedback to one another about their use of word choice in their writing piece.

Students will be reviewing writing mechanics (spelling and usage), organization, author’s purpose/focus, using supporting details, and writing style and craft (sentence structures) to prepare for the CTP4.

3rd grade: Students will continue reviewing the steps of the writing process as a group. This week in the writing center, students will continue their narrative prompt: How I Spent My Winter Vacation. This prompt includes holidays they have celebrated, places they went to, people they visited, and any fun things they did. Students will focus creating a “sloppy copy” on a “hamburger” template using the information that they have included on their plan. Students will focus on their word choices, and work on their sentence fluency and vocabulary.

Hamburger Paragraph Template:

4th grade:   Students will students continue their narrative prompt: How I Spent My Winter Vacation. This prompt include holidays they have celebrated, places they went to, people they visited, and any fun things they did. 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:

You can also use these resources at home:


GRAMMAR:

Students will be reviewing their parts of speech to prepare for the CTP4 test.

Students will continue to practice identifying various verbs in a sentence. Verbs are words are expressing action, something that a person, animal, force of nature, or thing can do.Verbs are a necessary component of all sentences. Students will review main, helping, and linking verbs. Students will begin to focus on verb tenses: past (danced), present (is dancing), future (will dance).
You can access a variety of review activities for verb tenses here:

Please use the links below to help your child review verbs.
Activities:

Videos (Songs):


WORDS THEIR WAY SPELLING:
Students will continue to work with their word sorts this week.  We will have our spelling test on Friday, January 15th! 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.
Monday
Students will  explore the characteristics of polyhedrons and construct a polyhedron based on a given description.
  • IXL practice at home:

(Students are now focusing on becoming fluent with their multiplication facts. 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 review unit 6.
  • IXL practice at home:
Wednesday
Students will  take the unit 6 assessment.
  • IXL practice at home:
Thursday
Students will review for the CTP4.
  • IXL practice at home:
Friday
Students will review for the CTP4.
  • 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 explore equivalent fractions.
  • IXL practice at home:
Tuesday
Students will be working with fractions and decimals. Students will practice renaming a fraction as a decimal.
  • IXL practice at home:
Wednesday
Students will review for the CTP4.
  • IXL practice at home:  
Thursday
Students will review for the CTP4
  • IXL practice at home:  
Friday
Students will review for the CTP4
  • IXL practice at home:



Science/Social Studies 2:00-3:00
Monday
Where We Are in Place and Time:  Students will create a poster to show their findings about Native American and Immigrant Groups.
Tuesday
.Where We Are in Place and Time: Students will participate in a jigsaw activity to present their finding about a specific aspect of Native American culture before and after the new settlers arrived.
Wednesday
Where We Are in Place and Time:  Students will explore changes that can happen to a culture over time. Students will participate in a powerpoint and cloze activity to check for their comprehension.
Thursday
Where We Are in Place and Time:  In small groups, students will research information about the aboriginal culture before and after immigrants arrived.  
Friday
Where We Are in Place and Time:  In small groups, students will create a small presentation of the aboriginal culture.  Students will cover before and after encounter took place.




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!
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