This week we will be back to the reading book and reading What Jo Did. To the right are some resources that go along with this selection.
In science we will continue to learn about measurement. We will focus on weight and capacity this week. Here are some links to some fun activities to help with capacity:
Which Holds More?
Count Us In
Weigh It Up
Your Weight on Other Planets
Weight and Capacity Video
Remember there is an early release day on Wednesday. Students will be released 2 hours early.
Also, don't forget to order Market Day. This month all the profits go directly to 4th grade! To place your order online, click here. You can pick up the orders at the elementary school on November 6th.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Update
If you were unable to attend the meeting this evening about our Washington D.C. trip, don't worry! You can send in a note, or contact Mrs. Bower for more information. Email her at bower_b@cneschools.org, or call her at 732-0661 ext. 425. She is our expert coordinator for this trip.
If your child is unable to attend the Washington D.C. trip, another choice could be the extended day trip to Camp Campbell Gard. We are planning to go on the Wednesday of the D.C. trip.
Katherine's journal is now in the Middle East visiting some our country's heroes-the U.S. military.
Tomorrow marks the end of the first quarter. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed! Students who have no missing work AND have not earned a red card since interims have earned a ticket to a Good Attitude movie. They are permitted to bring a snack (doesn't have to be healthy) and a drink. Students who have missing work will spend the time catching up on their assignments. Those with red cards will contemplate the reasons for the poor behavior and hopefully decide to make better choices in the future.
Don't forget-literature projects are due tomorrow! The book must be a mystery!
If your child is unable to attend the Washington D.C. trip, another choice could be the extended day trip to Camp Campbell Gard. We are planning to go on the Wednesday of the D.C. trip.
Katherine's journal is now in the Middle East visiting some our country's heroes-the U.S. military.
Tomorrow marks the end of the first quarter. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed! Students who have no missing work AND have not earned a red card since interims have earned a ticket to a Good Attitude movie. They are permitted to bring a snack (doesn't have to be healthy) and a drink. Students who have missing work will spend the time catching up on their assignments. Those with red cards will contemplate the reasons for the poor behavior and hopefully decide to make better choices in the future.
Don't forget-literature projects are due tomorrow! The book must be a mystery!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Freebie
I have one free Ohio Achievement test preparation book that I will give to the first person who requests it. The answer key (for parents) comes with it. Value: $14.95. To order, click here. Holcomb's also carries them.
We finished reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing today. Tomorrow we will take an open book test on Chapters 6-10.
Lots of students have received postcards: Abbey from Germany, Zach from Iraq, Haley from Kansas, Amber from Mason, Casey from Washington, Terra from Korea and Courtney from Florida, Nashville, Georgia, Baton Rouge, Oklahoma and Texas.
We finished reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing today. Tomorrow we will take an open book test on Chapters 6-10.
Lots of students have received postcards: Abbey from Germany, Zach from Iraq, Haley from Kansas, Amber from Mason, Casey from Washington, Terra from Korea and Courtney from Florida, Nashville, Georgia, Baton Rouge, Oklahoma and Texas.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Roar of the Tiger!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Homework
During the month of October each student will be responsible for creating 10 journal entries. Students were given a list of 20 writing prompts to help them start. The goal is for 3 entries to be completed per week so that we can spend October 27-31 taking one of the pieces through the writing process.
The mystery literature project is due on October 17. I am sending home the directions to make a story skeleton just in case you can't think of a project to do with your mystery. If you would rather do a different project, that is fine. If you can't decide on a book to read or need help making a selection, there are many people who can help. The Owensville branch of the Clermont County Public Library has a table devoted to our literature projects. Mrs. Fetter and Mrs. Sumner have access to lots of mysteries in the school libraries. Mrs. Lindsey and I also have books in our classrooms that we can share.
Today's assignments:
Read chapter 9 in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and complete worksheet.
Complete the diagnostic assessment in the math text for chapter 2 (p. 60-61).
Complete the place value practice sheet "Artistic Find".
Weekly State Dailies is due on Friday.
Complete first entry in writing journal for October.
Rewrite edited paragraph answering the question "Would you like to spend the day with Fudge?" Use details from Chapter 6 of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing to explain your answer.
The mystery literature project is due on October 17. I am sending home the directions to make a story skeleton just in case you can't think of a project to do with your mystery. If you would rather do a different project, that is fine. If you can't decide on a book to read or need help making a selection, there are many people who can help. The Owensville branch of the Clermont County Public Library has a table devoted to our literature projects. Mrs. Fetter and Mrs. Sumner have access to lots of mysteries in the school libraries. Mrs. Lindsey and I also have books in our classrooms that we can share.
Today's assignments:
Read chapter 9 in Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and complete worksheet.
Complete the diagnostic assessment in the math text for chapter 2 (p. 60-61).
Complete the place value practice sheet "Artistic Find".
Weekly State Dailies is due on Friday.
Complete first entry in writing journal for October.
Rewrite edited paragraph answering the question "Would you like to spend the day with Fudge?" Use details from Chapter 6 of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing to explain your answer.
Paragraphs
Although students begin writing paragraphs in second grade and should have mastered paragraph writing in third grade, our class needs much work on this skill. In order to write a good paragraph, students must first be able to write in complete sentences. Please encourage your child to always write and speak in complete sentences. Answering a question with, "No, because..." is not a complete sentence.
For more help on paragraph writing, check out the following sites:
Paragraphs: This site has all of the rules in paragraph writing, including grammar skills like punctuation and capitalization.
Paragraph Punch: This site offers one free tutorial that is very helpful.
Descriptive Paragraph: This site tells how to begin each sentence.
Sandwich Chart: This is a graphic organizer to use when writing a paragraph.
How to Write an Apple: This site goes through the writing process step by step.
Writer's Window: This is a fun way to get writing ideas.
For more help on paragraph writing, check out the following sites:
Paragraphs: This site has all of the rules in paragraph writing, including grammar skills like punctuation and capitalization.
Paragraph Punch: This site offers one free tutorial that is very helpful.
Descriptive Paragraph: This site tells how to begin each sentence.
Sandwich Chart: This is a graphic organizer to use when writing a paragraph.
How to Write an Apple: This site goes through the writing process step by step.
Writer's Window: This is a fun way to get writing ideas.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Happy October!
We are beginning a measurement unit in science. Our focus will be on selecting the correct tools to use in measuring capacity(volume), length, weight, and temperature. For practice measuring, check out the following sites:
- The Ruler Game
- Fun Brain Ruler Game
- Measuring Pencils (they use the British spelling of centimetres)
- Interactive Measurement Games
- Measurement Powerpoints
We will finish our measurement unit by estimating and measuring pumpkins. Each student will need to bring in a pumpkin by October 27 for these activities. (The pumpkin should not be bigger or heavier than a fourth grader can carry on the bus.) Our pumpkin science study will coincide with the reading aloud of the book Me and the Pumpkin Queen by Marlane Kennedy who visited our school yesterday.
We are extending our study of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing for another week or so due to our very interrupted October schedule.
October 2: Math test
October 6: PTO meeting
October 9: Market Day
October 10: Picture Day
October 14: COSI on Wheels
October 15: Field trip to Sycamore Park (pack lunch, wear outdoor clothes)
October 17: Mystery literature projects due; Attitude movie; end of first quarter
October 22: 2 Hour Early Release
October 24: Report Cards
October 30: Grandparents' Day; Evening Program
October 31: Walk-a-thon
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