What are we focusing on this upcoming week?
- Writing: This week we worked hard to finish our argumentative essays! They are looking really awesome. Next week we will start expository essays. We will start with analyzing the rubric, determining the central idea of a text and explaining how it is supported by relevant details, and analyzing a student model of expository text.
- Reading: This week we finished up our first reading unit and took our unit 1 test. Next week, we will start unit two by reading some expository texts on animal adaptations, extreme animals, and spiders! Students will continue to work on finding the central idea (main idea) and relevant details (key details) in an expository text. We will focus on the standard RI2 (Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text). It would be great if students read some nonfiction texts at home and practiced this skill.
- Math: Next week your mathematician will be learning about factors and multiples. They will learn more about prime and composite numbers. We highly recommend they practice their math and division facts at home during this unit.
- Click here to see the 4.1 blog - http://fourthgradenpes.weebly.com/current-41-math-info
- 4.2 (Ms. Smith): Next week in advanced math...We will spend the week reviewing and practicing before our Unit 5 test on Monday. Students will receive their study guide on Monday in class and will have time to work on it during their practice time. We will go over the completed study guides on Friday before the test. If you need an electronic copy, that is posted next to the Parent Letter:)
- Click here to see the 4.2 blog- h http://fourthgradenpes.weebly.com/current-42-math-info
Upcoming Tests:
- (4.2) Smith’s Class- Unit 5 Math Test- September 26th
Important Dates/Other Information:
- September 16- Book fair family night and food trucks 5-7:30
- September 17th-Carwash 11:00-3:00-Come get your car washed to support our 5th Grade Class!
- September 19th- Book Fair Previews
- September 20th-23 Book Fair Buying
- September 21st- Picture Day
- September 28th – Brain Building