What are we focusing on this week?
- Writing: Students will continue their new writing unit. In this next unit, students will focus on writing a literary essay. Students will be reading 3 short stories then choosing which short story they want to focus on in their writing.
- **Students will be completing the WriteScore Assessment on Wednesday, 11/17**
- Reading: This week, we will be focusing on the following reading standards:
- RL6 [3.0_1] Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated 2.0_2: Identify the point of view in a story
- RL3 [3.0_2] Describe in depth a setting in a story, drawing on specific details in the text.
- **Classroom Spelling Bee: Monday, November 29th**
- The New Prospect Spelling Bee will be held on Monday, December 13th at 8:00 AM. Each 4th and 5th grade class will conduct a classroom spelling bee by Wednesday, December 1st to determine a winner and runner-up to represent each class. The winners of the class bees will advance and have the opportunity to compete in the New Prospect Spelling Bee. The winner of the school bee will go on to represent New Prospect at the Fulton County Spelling Bee on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 8:30 AM. Your child’s teacher has explained this to the class and offered spelling study lists to the students if they are interested in studying for the classroom and school bees. Participation is not required. If you would like a copy of the School Spelling Bee Study List and grade level study words, please reach out to your child’s teacher to send home a copy. If you have any further questions regarding the New Prospect Spelling Bee, please contact our Assistant Principal, Margaret Mathas, at [email protected].
- Math:
- 4.1: Comparing Fractions:
- MGSE4.NF.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models, by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2 . Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions.
- **UNIT 3 TEST CHANGE OF DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2**
- MGSE4.NF.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models, by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2 . Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions.
- 4.2: Order of Operations, Comparing Numerical Expressions, and Multi-digit Multiplication
- 5.OA.1: Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.
- 5.OA.2: Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without solving them.
- 5.NBT.5: Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm up to a 3 digit by 2 digit number.
- 5.1: http://fourthgradenpes.weebly.com/current-51-math-info
- 4.1: Comparing Fractions:
- Social Studies: Students will continue learning about the new government created after the American Revolution. Students will focus on the First Amendment and The Bill of Rights. Students will be completing an in-class project that focuses on explaining the rights listed in the First Amendment in their own words.
Important Dates & Information:
- November 12- Taste of New Prospect event 5:30-7pm
- November 15 &17- Play auditions (see flyer from last week's blog post)
- November 22-26- Thanksgiving Break!
- December 3- Career Day