ELA
Reading:
Ø This month we’ll focus
on the genre of historical fiction. In
reading groups we’ll be reading novels within this exciting genre. We’ll also begin our ELA test preparations by
reviewing concepts already taught.
Writing:
Ø The focus will be on dialogue
within stories. We’ll explore how word
choice can make all the difference and how to use quotation marks. .
Grammar:
Ø Run-on vs. fragment
sentences and quotations.
Spelling
Patterns:
All tests are Thursdays!!!
Ø List 13 – possessive
nouns using apostrophes
Ø List 14- commonly
misspelled words
- List 15 – words with ei, ie, and eight
Math
Concepts:
o
Review
equivalent, mixed, and improper fractions
o
Review
comparing and ordering fractions.
o
Begin
fractions within a number line, simplest form, decomposing fractions and adding
mixed numbers with like denominators.
Vocabulary:
o
See
notebook for important vocab
Assessments:
o
Each
unit of study will have a pre and posttest.
You will see how much your child has grown with each concept!
o
Math
fact tests will be 1/9 and 1/23: these tests are graded and are so
important to your students math understanding.
Social
Studies
Concepts:
We’ll
be taking an in-depth looking into both how Europeans explored what is now NYS
and how the Dutch settled this area. It’s amazing how much history is in our
how backyard!
While we study we’ll
pair our text book with both fiction and non-fiction sources of information.
There
will be homework, quizzes and tests along with this unit so make sure to check
your student’s agenda each day.
Reminders
ü 1-18 The
fourth grade class with present a choral poem with the topic of Martin Luther
King Jr. All are welcome!
ü 1-21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School
ü 1-25
Half day dismissal at 11:00
ü 1-29
Quarter 2 Grade Book Closes
ü 1-31
Book orders due
