Thanksgiving Break 11/20-11/24
iReady Math 11/ 29 & 11/30
Career Day 12/1
iReady Reading 12/7 & 12/8
What are we learning this week?
Math
Enhanced -
This week, we will continue with our new unit 4a on investigating fractions. In the beginning of the week, we will be learning about and discussing equivalent fractions. We will be taking iReady Math on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, we will be learning about improper fractions and mixed numbers.
Accelerated –
For information on what our students are learning in accelerated, please follow this link,
- - - - - Welcome to 4th Grade at NPE! - - - - - - Accelerated Math Info (weebly.com)
Science
We are switching gears from social studies back to science. We are in our 3rd and 4th science units - light and sound. This week, we will be learning about light, reflection, and refraction. We will be doing a couple of experiments to add a hands-on element to this unit.
Reading
This week, we continue to read our new genre, biography - narrative nonfiction. We will be discussing authors craft, purpose, text evidence, point of view, summarizing, and inferencing.
Writing
At the beginning of the week, will continue our argumentative essay on why the Civil Rights Movement was needed. On Tuesday, we will be wrapping up this essay and teachers will be taking each conclusion for a practice grade. Later in the week, we will introduce and begin our next argumentative essay on River Basins.
Announcements
- Have a great break and Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!