Thursday, March 24, 2016

Week of April 4th-8th


Program of Inquiry
How the World Works


Central Idea:
Energy is generated, stored, and used in different ways.


Lines of Inquiry:
  • The relationship between forces and energy
  • Properties of electricity
  • Electricity is used in many ways


Teacher Questions and Key Concepts:
  1. Why are forces necessary to produce energy?  (connection)
  2. How is electricity created?  (function)
  3. How can we use use electricity effectively?  (responsibility)
  4. How is electricity used in society?  (connection)



Daily 5/CAFE  11:00-12:30
Reading: Daily 5/ CAFE
Daily 5/CAFE:  This week students will sequence events in text.  This is a great comprehension strategy that allows readers to identify key details within a text.  As readers, it is important to sequence what we read so we can remember, organize, and understand the importance of a selection.  

For extra practice sequencing events in text, click the following links below:


BOOK GENRE STUDY- Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Report Due on Monday, April 4th!  
The report guidelines for the cereal box can be found on the following two links:



VOCABULARY: Students will be continue their Wordly Wise unit 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.  The vocabulary test will be given on Friday.
3rd Grade Word List:  division, mental, outcome, pastime, promote, rate, regret, talent, theory, tournament
4th Grade Word List:  ail, banish, communicate, console, cower, deliberate, depth, desire, livelihood, misfortune, orphan, precipice, regain, slay, symptom
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 students will be introduced to the WRaP writing prompts and review the process necessary to plan, write, and edit in order to complete the assignment to the best of their ability. Several prompt examples will be shared, student writing samples will be analyzed by the group, and the scoring process will be demonstrated. This will help to give the students a deeper understanding of the task and what is needed to complete it in the allotted time. We will model the process and then students will begin writing to the following prompt:

You are outside one night looking at the sky. A very bright star approaches you. As you watch, you realize that the star is really a spaceship! Write a story about what happens next.

Students will create a plan by the end of the week and will continue to conference with a teacher throughout.

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 review adjectives and adverbs. Listed below are the types of both that we have explored so far:

Adjectives: identifying in a sentence, proper adjectives, comparative and superlative forms, articles.

Adverbs: identify in a sentence, negative adverbs, intensifiers, modifiers.

Students will participate in several group activities in small groups to reinforce these skills. Students will take an adverbs quiz and prepare for their adjective and adverb assessment.

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

Adjective Activities:

Videos:

WORDS THEIR WAY SPELLING:
Students will continue their spelling sort this week. 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 this week. The spelling test will be given 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.
Monday
Students will explore the lattice method for multiplication.
IXL Practice: H16
Tuesday
Students will continue practicing the lattice method for multiplication.
IXL Practice: H16
Wednesday
Students will be introduced to negative numbers using a number line.
IXL Practice: (Review comparing numbers with A12)
Thursday
Students will begin to solve multi-digit multiplication problems using the standard method.
IXL Practice: H8, H10
Friday
Students will continue using the partial product, lattice, and standard methods for solving multi-digit multiplication.
IXL Practice: H16, H8, H10
Math Facts Quiz!!!!!




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 metric capacity (liter and milliliter).  Students will convert measurements and solve word problems involving capacity.
IXL Practice:  N.11
Tuesday
Students will review Unit 11 concepts.  Students will complete a review in which they practice solving problems involving measurement.  We will go over the problems in class and answer any clarifying questions.
Wednesday
Students will complete the Unit 11 assessment.
Thursday
Students will explore reflections and 2-Dimensional figures.
Friday
Students will locate lines of reflection.  Students will create an art piece in which they explore lines of reflection.   




Science/Social Studies 2:00-3:00
Monday
How We Organize Ourselves: Students will complete their summative projects in which they create a rule/ordinance/law and show the process that it takes to put it into place.  Students had the choice to choose between the local, state, or national level.  
Tuesday
How We Organize Ourselves: Students will present their summative projects to a small group of “fellow citizens and government legislators”.  Student presentations should reflect their thoughts about the efficiency of the law making process, and if their rule/law/ordinance would pass, including why or why not.
Wednesday
How We Organize Ourselves:  Students will complete their unit reflection.  Students will reflect on what they learned, challenges, choices, and action.  Using the learner profile words, students will reflect on how they portrayed the words throughout the unit.
Thursday
How the World Works:  Students will participate in the unit provocation in which they inquire about force, energy, and electricity.  
Friday
How the World Works:  Students will explore the similarities and differences between force and energy.  



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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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Week of March 21-24, 2016


 

Program of Inquiry
How We Organize Ourselves

Central Idea:
The efficiency of a government depends on the structure and function.
Lines of Inquiry:
  • Structure of Government (Form)
  • Function of Government (Function)
  • Documentation (Connection and Form)

Teacher Questions and Key Concepts:
  1. What is government? (L1)
  2. How does government operate? (L2)
  3. What is the purpose of government documents? (L3, form)
  4. How are documents connected to the organization of a government? (L3, connection)  


Daily 5/CAFE  11:00-12:30
Reading: Daily 5/ CAFE
Daily 5/CAFE:  This week students will refer explicitly to the text to locate correct answers.  We will work towards ensuring accuracy when answering questions about the text.  
Additionally, students will work during this time to reflect and prepare for student-led conferences.  Students will identify strengths and areas for improvement for all subject and behavior areas.  We look forward to sharing their accomplishments while being reflective learners!

BOOK GENRE STUDY- Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Report Due on Monday, April 4th!  
The report guidelines for the cereal box can be found on the following two links:



VOCABULARY: Students will be introduced to their  Wordly Wise unit 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:  division, mental, outcome, pastime, promote, rate, regret, talent, theory, tournament
4th Grade Word List:  ail, banish, communicate, console, cower, deliberate, depth, desire, livelihood, misfortune, orphan, precipice, regain, slay, symptom
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 students will continue to explore informational/expository writing. This is a type of nonfiction writing that conveys information about something, which means it is factual. Students will be using this writing assignment to help expand their knowledge about our central idea: The efficiency of a government depends on its structure and function.
Students will continue to write to the following:
Select 2 types of government. This could be international, national, state, or local. Tell information about what each government looks like (form) (or is structured), how each government works (function), any individuals that hold leadership offices/positions, and any documents that the government uses. Compare/contrast these two governments.
Students will include several non-fiction text features in their writing, such as a title, headings for each paragraph, and bold/italic text (to help emphasize important vocabulary). Students will also include a table of contents and a glossary.
Students will discuss and model this type of writing as a group. Research time and materials will be provided to help students gather the necessary facts to include in their writing.
Students can use worldbookonline.com to gather additional information.
Students will continue to conference with a teacher throughout the writing process.
Writing assignment due Thursday, March 24th.

Watch this video about informative writing:

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 review adjectives and adverbs. Listed below are the types of both that we have explored so far:

Adjectives: identifying in a sentence, proper adjectives, comparative and superlative forms, articles.

Adverbs: identify in a sentence, negative adverbs, intensifiers, modifiers.

Students will participate in several activities in small groups to reinforce these skills.

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

Adjective Activities:

Videos:

WORDS THEIR WAY SPELLING:
Students will be introduced to their spelling sort this week. 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 THURSDAY of this week.


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 participate in an array exploration.
IXL Practice: E7 Understanding Multiplication
Tuesday
Students will practice finding the products of two digit numbers.
IXL Practice: H10 Multiplication
Wednesday
Students will continue to practice multiplying with two digit numbers.
IXL Practice: H10 Multiplication
Thursday
Students will review positive and negative numbers.
IXL Practice:
Friday
School Closed



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 units and concepts of volume.  Students will use cubes to find the volume of a rectangle.  
IXL Practice: P.26
Tuesday
Students will develop and use a formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism.
IXL Practice: P.26
Wednesday
Students will explore customary capacity (gallon, quart, pint, cup).  Students will convert customary measurements and solve word problems involving customary capacity.
IXL Practice: N.5
Thursday
Students will explore metric capacity (liter and milliliter).  STudents will convert measurements and solve word problems involving capacity.
IXL Practice:  N.11
Friday
School Closed



Science/Social Studies 2:00-3:00
Monday
How We Organize Ourselves:  Students will investigate the United States and North Carolina Preamble to the Constitution.  Students will be introduced to their summative project.  We will introduce the project guidelines to the class.
Tuesday
How We Organize Ourselves:  As a class, we will review the rubric used to grade the summative project.  Students may use this time to ask any clarifying questions about the project and/or rubric.  Students will utilize this time to work on their summative projects.  
Wednesday
How We Organize Ourselves:  Students will work on their summative project.  Teachers will be available to meet with students to answer any clarifying questions they have about their projects.  We will meet to ensure that students understand all parts of the project.
Thursday
How We Organize Ourselves:  Students will work on their summative project.  Teachers will be available to meet with students to answer any clarifying questions they have about their projects.  We will meet to ensure that students understand all parts of the project.
Friday
School Closed


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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