Week of March 14th-18th

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.  This will ensure accuracy when answering questions about nonfiction text.  We will work with students to use strategies for answering questions.  During our reading conferences, teachers will review correct answers to reading passages.  Additionally, we will focus on auditory comprehension.  With stories read aloud, students will enhance their vocabulary, explicit information, and practice listening for understanding. For additional practice answering questions in nonfiction text, click below: http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/reading-comprehension-worksheets/nonfiction-reading-test-tv.htm http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/reading-comprehension-worksheets/nonfiction-reading-test-metal-detectors.htm http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/reading-comprehension-worksheets/nonfiction-reading-test-seat-belts.htm http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/reading-comprehension-worksheets/nonfiction-reading-test-hummingbirds.htm 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: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BycCaCVVeVhzcTlUZ1hDTXFtdGtiNkFwWk1pMlBGRkNMNmk4/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BycCaCVVeVhzMWRpcC02TjlzSXVWVFVteWN3b19hMWRiV1o0/view?usp=sharing VOCABULARY: Students will assessed on their  Wordly Wise unit this week (THURSDAY). 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:  bold, cunning, deed, doze, jagged, positive, respect, responsible, smuggle, version 4th Grade Word List:  advantage, astonish, confirm, distant, founder, hamlet, host, misgiving, parch, prospect, scarce, shrewd, sole, torment, typical
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 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 will continue to conference with a teacher throughout the writing process. Writing assignment due Thursday, March 24th. Watch this video about informative writing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53L-5zE7Ibw 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 exploring adverbs. Students will review frequency and negative adverbs and begin working with intensifiers. Students will also identify and use adverbs that modify other adverbs and adjectives. An adverb tells us when, where, how, in what manner, or to what extent an action is performed. An adverb is typically used to modify a verb, but an adverb can also modify an adjective or another adverb. Here are some examples of adverbs modifying verbs: When: He ran yesterday. Where: He ran here. How: He ran quickly. In what manner: He ran barefoot. To what extent: He ran fastest. Intensifier Examples: I am very happy. The film was quite good. You did that rather well. Must you leave so soon? Please use the links below to help your child review : Adverb Activities: http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/adverbs.html http://www.turtlediary.com/game/find-the-adverb.html https://jr.brainpop.com/readingandwriting/word/adjectivesandadverbs/scrollingbackground/ http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/match/term/matchgeneric2.asp?filename=msmith5adverbmatch https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-games/adverbs Adjective Activities: http://eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/New_Snakes_%20Ladders/Articles.html http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/adjectives/quiz328.html https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/category/grammar/adjectives/grammar-comparatives-superlatives http://www.turtlediary.com/game/identify-adjectives-in-sentences.html http://www.turtlediary.com/game/identify-adjectives-by-type.html http://www.turtlediary.com/game/describing-pictures.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/spelling_grammar/nouns_adjectives_prepositions/play/ http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/languages/words/adjectives/ Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQPDk_fMcs0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkuuZEey_bs WORDS THEIR WAY SPELLING: Students will be assessed on  their spelling sort this week (THURSDAY). 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 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. 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	Students will multiply and divide with 10, 100, and 1,000. IXL Practice: H.2 Multiplication
Tuesday	Students will use the partial products method to solve multiplication problems. IXL Practice: H.2 Multiplication
Wednesday	Students will find the factors of whole numbers. IXL Practice: G.17 Multiplication Fluency
Thursday	Students will practice division using money. IXL Practice: L.2 L.3 Divison
Friday	Teacher Workday - No School

	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 grams and ounces as units of mass and weight.  Students will estimate and measure weight in grams and ounces.  Additionally, students will convert between the same measurement systems (oz-lb, g-kg). IXL Practice: N.4
Tuesday	Students will identify properties of common geometric solids.  Students will name 3-D shapes by their properties (faces, edges, sides, vertices). IXL Practice: P.10
Wednesday	Students will construct geometric solids.  Students will form a definition of a polyhedron.   IXL Practice:P.7
Thursday	Students will explore geometric solids based on their properties.  Students will look at riddles based on their properties.  Students will complete a quiz on Unit 11 concepts. IXL Practice:
Friday	Teacher Workday

	Science/Social Studies 2:00-3:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOLJeOHF8G0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3KHBczTYxA
Monday	How We Organize Ourselves:  Students will compare and contrast local, state, and national government.  Students will explore how they are structured and their responsibilities.
Tuesday	How We Organize Ourselves:  Student will analyze their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
Wednesday	How We Organize Ourselves:  Students will investigate important documents from the US Constitution as well as the NC Constitution.  Students will identify the purpose of important documents.
Thursday	How We Organize Ourselves:  Students will inquire about the US Bill of Rights.  In comparison, students will explore the NC Declaration of Rights.
Friday	Teacher Workday

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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!