Below you will find current unit information for all subjects, this week's lesson plans, and any 'need to know' information for the week. Parents, if you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. We hope you have a great week!
- The Fourth Grade Team
Current Unit Information:
- 4.1 Math - Unit 4 : Adding and Subtracting Fractions
- This week we will continue working on subtracting fractions and mixed numbers, and then start working on multiplication of fractions by the end of the week.
- 4.2 Math - Unit 1 (5th Grade) : Order of Operations.
- This week we will continue working on division strategies, as well as reviewing for the end of unit assessment on Friday.
- 5.1 Math - Unit 4 : Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
- This week we will continue working on multiplying fractions by whole numbers and fractions. We will also learn how to find the area of rectangles with fractional side lengths, how multiplication is a form of scaling, and how to tackle multiplying fractions in word problems.
- Social Studies - Unit 3: Westward Expansion.
- This week will be learning all about Oregon and California (The Oregon Trail/Gold Rush), the American Indian Removal, as well as Indian Reservations in the West.
- Reading - Unit 4: Reading History (non-fiction/history)
- During this unit, we are learning about how to specifically read/research historical topics, since the approach in reading/researching history is different than other non-fiction topics. Research in reading supports our writing unit.
- Writing - Unit 4: Bringing History to Life (informational writing)
- During this unit, we are learning how to write informational books. We start with topics we are already experts in, and then move on to topics we have learned about/may have to do additional research on (in this case, students will research American Revolution topics and write a chapter book about their chosen topic).
This Week's Lesson Plans:
- Young Georgia Authors: It’s time for the annual Young Georgia Author’s Writing Competition sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. The purpose of this competition is to encourage our K-12 students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, provide a context to celebrate their writing success, and recognize student achievement in the arts and academics. Let’s encourage our students to participate in this amazing opportunity and showcase their writing talents across our district and throughout the state. We will be selecting 1 winner per grade level to go further to the district level.What to Write:
Unlike many writing competitions, the YGA does not provide a prompt to which students must respond or provide any other boundaries to their genre choice or creativity beyond a 1900-word limit. (if typed, double-spaced Times New Roman is preferred).
Entries May Include: - Short Stories
- Poetry
- Essays/Literary Criticism/Analysis
- Journalism
- Academic/Research Reports
- Personal Narratives
- Any Other Original Student Writing
- Entries must be submitted to Diana Zarzour by February 12th so that she may turn them into the district. Attached below is the student entry form that should accompany each individual student entry to the email or papers.
- Current Panther Press (Published 1/12) : https://www.smore.com/sf5m7
Upcoming Important Dates:
No upcoming events at this time :)