Weekend Homework -
Read for 30 minutes.
REFLEX Math
RALLY:
Reading - Unit 3 Passage 2 - all questions 1 - 14.
Math - Review of 3rd grade work (Pages 5 - 14).
Enjoy the holiday on Monday.
Thursday Homework -
Read for 30 minutes.
Math finish packet. Write an equation that describes each array. Then write the corresponding division problem.
SS - sheet on bar and line graphs
RALLY - Question 14. Don't write the essay. Just make a planning list or web to show what you will include.
Wednesday Homework -
Read for 30 minutes and log.
REFLEX Math
Study for Math test
RALLY Reading - Unit 3 Passage 1
Religion - pages 100 - 103
Tuesday Homework -
Math packet
Study Wordly Wise and Math.
Monday Homework -
Read for 30 minutes.
Religion - finish page 97 and read pages 98 and 99
Think Reading - pages 27 - 31
Math - sheet (Test on multiplication - Thursday)
Wordly Wise - study for test Wednesday
Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Week of January 7th
Weekend Homework -
Math - watch the videos to help you understand Area Model Multiplication.
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=104876
School Tube - Area Model Multiplication
Use the area method (on the blank sheets I gave you) to solve the same 4 problems that you did earlier in the week. (Remember the ones you had to do three ways?) They are on the last page of the packet.
Then finish that page using all 4 methods. You only have to do each problem once, but try to use a variety of the 4 different methods to make sure you can do them all.
Test - next Thursday on all methods of multiplication.
RALLY Reading - Unit 2 Passage 2
You only have to write the letter and the paragraph where you found the answer.
Remember - Wordly Wise test Wednesday.
Thursday Homework -
I apologize that the children did not have a chance to copy the homework. We were so engrossed in boat-building that Library snuck up on us.
Reading - Read for 30 minutes. Students have new Reading Logs that need to be initialed.
Comprehension sheet (both sides)
Wordly Wise - D
Math - I gave two sheets that demonstrate area model multiplication. Study those and use them to guide you as you do the one homework problem on the other sheet.
Reflex
Wednesday Homework -
Read for 30 minutes. Note: You do not have to log this. Tomorrow you will be getting a new reading log as part of the Six Flags Read for Success program.
The SS and Rally homework can count toward the 30 minutes.
SS - Read Lesson 3 and do the accompanying sheet.
Rally - Unit 2: Passage 1.
We have a new procedure for this. You do NOT have to write out the questions. According to our deal, you'll work hard to look up the answers and then you onlyh ave to write the letter of the answer and the # of the paragraph where you found it.
Wordly Wise - Exercise C. Reminder - test is next Wednesday.
There is no Math homework tonight because we did REFLEX in school and also spent an hour on the area method.
Tuesday Homework
Read pages 46 - 51 in Social Studies text. This can count toward your thirty minutes.
Social Studies - sheet
RALLY - page 18 essay. Use evidence from the story as much as you can to explain your answer.
Math - 4 questions three ways.
What that means is you have 4 questions from your packet - Last page # 4, 7, 13, 16.
You have to do each of them three different ways: traditional, grid, and lattice.
UPDATE: Don't try to use the area model. The graph paper you have won't give you a large enough grid to use that model for these problems.
Remember REFLEX at least 3 times a week.
Monday Homework
Read for thirty minutes.
Wordly Wise - Lesson 7 A and B (if you haven't done themyet)
RALLY Reading - pages 13 - 17. NOT page 18.
Reading Notebook - Response to Fourth Grade Rats:
1. Who would you prefer to have as a friend, Suds or Joey? Why?
2. Suds was thinking of the things he couldn't live without. Make your list of things you can't imagine living without.
I'll be collecting Advent Journals tomorrow so make sure yours is complete.
Math - watch the videos to help you understand Area Model Multiplication.
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=104876
School Tube - Area Model Multiplication
Use the area method (on the blank sheets I gave you) to solve the same 4 problems that you did earlier in the week. (Remember the ones you had to do three ways?) They are on the last page of the packet.
Then finish that page using all 4 methods. You only have to do each problem once, but try to use a variety of the 4 different methods to make sure you can do them all.
Test - next Thursday on all methods of multiplication.
RALLY Reading - Unit 2 Passage 2
You only have to write the letter and the paragraph where you found the answer.
Remember - Wordly Wise test Wednesday.
Thursday Homework -
I apologize that the children did not have a chance to copy the homework. We were so engrossed in boat-building that Library snuck up on us.
Reading - Read for 30 minutes. Students have new Reading Logs that need to be initialed.
Comprehension sheet (both sides)
Wordly Wise - D
Math - I gave two sheets that demonstrate area model multiplication. Study those and use them to guide you as you do the one homework problem on the other sheet.
Reflex
Wednesday Homework -
Read for 30 minutes. Note: You do not have to log this. Tomorrow you will be getting a new reading log as part of the Six Flags Read for Success program.
The SS and Rally homework can count toward the 30 minutes.
SS - Read Lesson 3 and do the accompanying sheet.
Rally - Unit 2: Passage 1.
We have a new procedure for this. You do NOT have to write out the questions. According to our deal, you'll work hard to look up the answers and then you onlyh ave to write the letter of the answer and the # of the paragraph where you found it.
Wordly Wise - Exercise C. Reminder - test is next Wednesday.
There is no Math homework tonight because we did REFLEX in school and also spent an hour on the area method.
Tuesday Homework
Read pages 46 - 51 in Social Studies text. This can count toward your thirty minutes.
Social Studies - sheet
RALLY - page 18 essay. Use evidence from the story as much as you can to explain your answer.
Math - 4 questions three ways.
What that means is you have 4 questions from your packet - Last page # 4, 7, 13, 16.
You have to do each of them three different ways: traditional, grid, and lattice.
UPDATE: Don't try to use the area model. The graph paper you have won't give you a large enough grid to use that model for these problems.
Remember REFLEX at least 3 times a week.
Monday Homework
Read for thirty minutes.
Wordly Wise - Lesson 7 A and B (if you haven't done themyet)
RALLY Reading - pages 13 - 17. NOT page 18.
Reading Notebook - Response to Fourth Grade Rats:
1. Who would you prefer to have as a friend, Suds or Joey? Why?
2. Suds was thinking of the things he couldn't live without. Make your list of things you can't imagine living without.
I'll be collecting Advent Journals tomorrow so make sure yours is complete.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Weekend Homework
The "new normal" until testing is over -
Weekend homework:
RALLY Reading book - Passage 1. Read carefully. Read the hints for answering the questions. Do all the questions in your THINK READING notebook. Start at the back and work forward as I explained.
For the multiple choice questions, you do not need to write everything out. Just write the question and the answer you choose. If you do well with this, we'll continue doing it this way. Otherwise well have to write it out more. The essay question should be answered with evidence from the story as we have been practicing.
Math - REFLEX. I'm switching you over to multiplication so get started on that. The people who have reached 100% fluency in multiplication do not have to do this. Of course you can if you want.
My one WORD.
Choose your word for the year based on the list we brainstormed. Make a poster of your word on construction paper. You can decorate it however you want but try to be creative and do it in a way that has something to do with your word.
NOTE: The free RALLY prep site that I showed you is still available until January 6th.
Weekend homework:
RALLY Reading book - Passage 1. Read carefully. Read the hints for answering the questions. Do all the questions in your THINK READING notebook. Start at the back and work forward as I explained.
For the multiple choice questions, you do not need to write everything out. Just write the question and the answer you choose. If you do well with this, we'll continue doing it this way. Otherwise well have to write it out more. The essay question should be answered with evidence from the story as we have been practicing.
Math - REFLEX. I'm switching you over to multiplication so get started on that. The people who have reached 100% fluency in multiplication do not have to do this. Of course you can if you want.
My one WORD.
Choose your word for the year based on the list we brainstormed. Make a poster of your word on construction paper. You can decorate it however you want but try to be creative and do it in a way that has something to do with your word.
NOTE: The free RALLY prep site that I showed you is still available until January 6th.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Happy New Year
Week of January 2nd
Thursday Homework -
Not too much; we're easing back into the workload.
Read for 30 minutes.
Math - sheet. This is using the grid multiplication method we learned today. Just try your best if you have any problems.
ELA - On looseleaf - write a paragraph telling Tim how he should explain the design on his tee shirt when people ask. Use evidence from the text passages we have been reading to support your answer.
Wordly Wise - Test tomorrow
Reminder: We're speeding up Wordly Wise to a lesson every week and a half now so the next test will be on Wednesday, January 16th.
Wednesday Homework -
Read for 30 minutes.
Math - workbook page 48. Use whichever method you like best.
ELA - 2 sheets on nouns
Wordly Wise - sheet (Reminder Test is Friday)
Thursday Homework -
Not too much; we're easing back into the workload.
Read for 30 minutes.
Math - sheet. This is using the grid multiplication method we learned today. Just try your best if you have any problems.
ELA - On looseleaf - write a paragraph telling Tim how he should explain the design on his tee shirt when people ask. Use evidence from the text passages we have been reading to support your answer.
Wordly Wise - Test tomorrow
Reminder: We're speeding up Wordly Wise to a lesson every week and a half now so the next test will be on Wednesday, January 16th.
Wednesday Homework -
Read for 30 minutes.
Math - workbook page 48. Use whichever method you like best.
ELA - 2 sheets on nouns
Wordly Wise - sheet (Reminder Test is Friday)
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Saturday Morning Update
Good morning.
I sent this notice via email to every parent whose email address I have. Please mention it to other parents if you happen to be speaking to them.
Over the years, I have used RALLY test prep materials because they are one of the best out there, in my opinion. Once in awhile, they offer free access online.
Today, I got an email from RALLY offering free vacation access to their online reading comprehension program. This access is free until January 6th.
I have had this access a few times in the past and the children have really profited from using it.
This is the link you go to for access. http://www.
You have to enter info about the school name, state and zipcode, but no personal info.
Then you get entry to Level D which is 4th grade.
That will take you to a page where you can get instruction and practice on the following skills.
Please don't hesitate to email if you have any questions.
Thank you all for your help and generosity and cooperation these past few months. I am so grateful for all of you. I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year ahead.
Note: vacation homework is in the post below this.
I sent this notice via email to every parent whose email address I have. Please mention it to other parents if you happen to be speaking to them.
Over the years, I have used RALLY test prep materials because they are one of the best out there, in my opinion. Once in awhile, they offer free access online.
Today, I got an email from RALLY offering free vacation access to their online reading comprehension program. This access is free until January 6th.
I have had this access a few times in the past and the children have really profited from using it.
This is the link you go to for access. http://www.
You have to enter info about the school name, state and zipcode, but no personal info.
Then you get entry to Level D which is 4th grade.
That will take you to a page where you can get instruction and practice on the following skills.
| Lesson | ||
| 1. | Recall Facts and Details | |
| 2. | Identify Main Ideas | |
| 3. | Identify Sequence | |
| 4. | Analyze Language and Vocabulary | |
| 5. | Analyze Character, Plot, and Setting | |
| 6. | Recognize Cause and Effect | |
| 7. | Compare and Contrast | |
| 8. | Distinguish Fact from Opinion | |
| 9. | Predict Outcomes | |
| 10. | Draw Conclusions | |
| 11. | Make Inferences | |
| 12. | Analyze Point of View and Purpose | |
| 13. | Identify Literary Forms and Sources of Information | |
| 14. | Apply Prior Knowledge | |
Please don't hesitate to email if you have any questions.
Thank you all for your help and generosity and cooperation these past few months. I am so grateful for all of you. I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year ahead.
Note: vacation homework is in the post below this.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wishing You Blessings at Christmas
Merry Christmas to all. I wish you a blessed Christmas Day and a Happy New Year. See you in 2013.
Vacation Homework -
Yes, sadly that is one consequences of being in 4th grade.
1 Reading Comprehension Packet
1 Reading/Writing Packet
RALLY Red Math book - Do problems 1 - 10 in the notebook I gave you.
I told the children I am transferring everyone to Multiplication after Christmas vacation because they need to learn those facts. I can't just have them doing addition/subtraction all year. If they have not yet reached 100% fluency by then, they will lose all tokens, etc. in the switch. That's a consequence of the program design, but 4 months is more than long enough to reach fluency if students are doing the required days.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Week of December 17th
The only homework for Thursday is to read and do Reflex if you have not already done so.
I told the children I am transferring everyone to Multiplication after Christmas vacation because they need to learn those facts. I can't just have them doing addition/subtraction all year. If they have not yet reached 100% fluency by then, they will lose all tokens, etc. in the switch. That's a consequence of the program design, but 4 months is more than long enough to reach fluency if students are doing the required days.
Regarding the party on Friday -
If you would like to donate anything for our breakfast party please email me or send a note. We already have the following donations:
bagels
munchkins
some juice (can use more)
cupcakes
plates/cups
Thank you!
Wednesday Homework -
Read for 25 minutes and update log
Math - Study for test on Thursday - Lattice multiplication only. (Double digit)
Wordly Wise - E (test is the Friday after vacation ends)
ELA - reread Section i of the Iroquois Constitution. Underlines words that are unfamiliar to you and use context clues (information from the passage) to try to figure out what they might mean.
Science - from yesterday read pages D 4 - D 13 and do questions 1 - 5 on D 13. (Due Thursday)
Sorry to bear the news but a head lice notice went home today. Please check your child's head and please make sure all girls have their hair up.
Tuesday Homework -
Read for 25 minutes and update log
Math - pages 4-1B 1 and 2
Study for test on Thursday - Lattice multiplication only!
Wordly Wise - C and D
Science - read pages D 4 - D 13 and do questions 1 - 5 on D 13. (Due Thursday)
Please check with your child for the memo from Mrs. Bartone regarding our security protocol.
Also, people asked for a range for presents. I think $10 - $15 seems reasonable. Please let me know if that is a problem.
We will be having a Christmas breakfast party on Friday.
Monday Homework -
Read for 25 minutes. Be sure log is up to date.
Wordly Wise - A and B
Think Reading pages 14 - 15
Math - finish page in packet
I told the children I am transferring everyone to Multiplication after Christmas vacation because they need to learn those facts. I can't just have them doing addition/subtraction all year. If they have not yet reached 100% fluency by then, they will lose all tokens, etc. in the switch. That's a consequence of the program design, but 4 months is more than long enough to reach fluency if students are doing the required days.
Regarding the party on Friday -
If you would like to donate anything for our breakfast party please email me or send a note. We already have the following donations:
bagels
munchkins
some juice (can use more)
cupcakes
plates/cups
Thank you!
Wednesday Homework -
Read for 25 minutes and update log
Math - Study for test on Thursday - Lattice multiplication only. (Double digit)
Wordly Wise - E (test is the Friday after vacation ends)
ELA - reread Section i of the Iroquois Constitution. Underlines words that are unfamiliar to you and use context clues (information from the passage) to try to figure out what they might mean.
Science - from yesterday read pages D 4 - D 13 and do questions 1 - 5 on D 13. (Due Thursday)
Sorry to bear the news but a head lice notice went home today. Please check your child's head and please make sure all girls have their hair up.
Tuesday Homework -
Read for 25 minutes and update log
Math - pages 4-1B 1 and 2
Study for test on Thursday - Lattice multiplication only!
Wordly Wise - C and D
Science - read pages D 4 - D 13 and do questions 1 - 5 on D 13. (Due Thursday)
Please check with your child for the memo from Mrs. Bartone regarding our security protocol.
Also, people asked for a range for presents. I think $10 - $15 seems reasonable. Please let me know if that is a problem.
We will be having a Christmas breakfast party on Friday.
Monday Homework -
Read for 25 minutes. Be sure log is up to date.
Wordly Wise - A and B
Think Reading pages 14 - 15
Math - finish page in packet
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