In the spirit of science, we decided to measure and graph the temperature in our classroom. The highest temperature reached today was 93 degrees. We plan to continue our data collection tomorrow.
Homework:
Finish sentences-12 total using spelling words, 3 of each type: exclamatory (!), declarative (.), imperative (.), and interrogative (?). The difference between declarative and imperative=declarative is a statement and imperative is a command.
Finish writing prompt in journal.
Continue reading and practicing multiplication facts.
This week has been very difficult with the news of Mrs. Spahr's death and the heat. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Week 3
I can hardly believe we're already reached the third week of school. A few reminders are in order. Please don't forget to read for 2 hours each week and turn in the completed reading log each Friday. Also, remember to study your multiplication facts for at least 4 sessions of 10 minutes (or more) each and complete the practice log. I do take grades on multiplication timed tests since my students were expected (by the state of Ohio) to master the multiplication facts in THIRD grade.
In spelling this week, we will write the words in cursive on Tuesday, use them in complete sentences (interrogative, imperative, declarative, and exclamatory) on Wednesday, edit on Thursday, and take an editing test on Friday.
In this week's math, we will continue expressing numbers in various forms: standard 12, 435; expanded 10,000 + 2,000 + 400 + 30 + 5; and word twelve thousand four hundred thirty-five. Short word is a combination of standard + word: 12 thousand 4 hundred 35. Students are also expected to understand the place value of any given number up to the millions place.
We are not working on decimals yet, but that is in the not so distant future!
Our reading this week will focus on the text selection The Horned Toad Prince. Students should also have chosen their realistic fiction book for the Sept. 19 literature project and have an AR book for our daily silent reading. We will also continue to work on reading fluency Monday-Thursday with our Six Minute Solutions.
The language focus for the week will continue to be the four types of sentences.
Create your own worksheet by clicking here or take the Quia Quiz by clicking here Quia Quiz on sentences.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. My contact information is available on the school website.
In spelling this week, we will write the words in cursive on Tuesday, use them in complete sentences (interrogative, imperative, declarative, and exclamatory) on Wednesday, edit on Thursday, and take an editing test on Friday.
In this week's math, we will continue expressing numbers in various forms: standard 12, 435; expanded 10,000 + 2,000 + 400 + 30 + 5; and word twelve thousand four hundred thirty-five. Short word is a combination of standard + word: 12 thousand 4 hundred 35. Students are also expected to understand the place value of any given number up to the millions place.
We are not working on decimals yet, but that is in the not so distant future!Our reading this week will focus on the text selection The Horned Toad Prince. Students should also have chosen their realistic fiction book for the Sept. 19 literature project and have an AR book for our daily silent reading. We will also continue to work on reading fluency Monday-Thursday with our Six Minute Solutions.
The language focus for the week will continue to be the four types of sentences.
Create your own worksheet by clicking here or take the Quia Quiz by clicking here Quia Quiz on sentences.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. My contact information is available on the school website.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Great Week
We are really beginning to get into a routine that should last us through the year. This is a really positive group of students who seem eager to have school under way.
Homework:
Finish Math Buckle Down p. 8-12
Begin reading (2 hours by Friday)
Continue working on multiplication facts (at least 4 nights this week)-Quizzes will be given randomly.
Complete Kangaroo Grid (due Tuesday in Social Studies)
Bring back signed Friday Folder report.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Homework:
Finish Math Buckle Down p. 8-12
Begin reading (2 hours by Friday)
Continue working on multiplication facts (at least 4 nights this week)-Quizzes will be given randomly.
Complete Kangaroo Grid (due Tuesday in Social Studies)
Bring back signed Friday Folder report.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Test Tomorrow
Homework:
- Study for spelling test
- Study for reading test "Lewis and Clark and Me"
- Study for multiplication timed test (0-1s)
- Finish State Dailies (if not already turned in)
- Kangaroo Grid (due Tuesday)
- Finish reading log
- Finish multiplication log
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Day 2 Week 2
Homework:
Reading test on Friday-Lewis & Clark & Me
Spelling test on Friday
- Get science safety contract signed
- Finish spelling worksheet
- Finish social studies working sheet (boning up on directions)
Reading test on Friday-Lewis & Clark & Me
Spelling test on Friday
Monday, August 25, 2008
Week 2
Thank you so much to the many who attended Parent Information Night!
Literature projects were discussed in depth today and information was sent home specifying due dates and requirements. Please help your child select a book that is realistic fiction and at an appropriate reading level. The Owensville branch of the Clermont County Library is quite familiar with fourth grade literature projects and a good source of material. Mrs. Fetter also shared realistic fiction books with the class during library this morning. If you have any questions, please contact me as soon as possible since the first project is due Sept. 19.
Homework:
Spelling worksheet
Social Studies State Dailies worksheet
Literature projects were discussed in depth today and information was sent home specifying due dates and requirements. Please help your child select a book that is realistic fiction and at an appropriate reading level. The Owensville branch of the Clermont County Library is quite familiar with fourth grade literature projects and a good source of material. Mrs. Fetter also shared realistic fiction books with the class during library this morning. If you have any questions, please contact me as soon as possible since the first project is due Sept. 19.
Homework:
Spelling worksheet
Social Studies State Dailies worksheet
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Second Day
Our second day was very successful. Everyone was able to complete his/her STAR testing to determine individual reading levels for Accelerated Reader.
Homework tonight: Read for at least 10 minutes and practice multiplication facts.
Homework tonight: Read for at least 10 minutes and practice multiplication facts.
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