Words of the Week: Unit 1 Lesson 3

Spelling test tomorrow! Hope you practiced your spelling words!

Root Words Plus Suffixes
1. joyous
2. useful
3. lonely
4. dangerous
5. hopeful
6. movement
7. playful
8. careless
9. freely
10. painful
11. helpful
12. statement
13. hazardous
14. gladly
15. marvelous
16. fearless
17. treatment
18. suddenly
19. shipment
20. harmless

Challenge Words
idly
adjustment
glamorous

4th Grade Math

 

Today, students will take an Addition and Subtraction Pre-Assessment identifying what they know before instruction begins on this unit. Students will need to know the value of and be able to manipulate up to 7 digit numbers using both addition and subtraction. By the end of this unit, students will be able to use the traditional algorithm to solve multi-step problems (using numerals and in word form).

Scientific Method

Juice Rocket! Our class used the Scientific Method to construct and conduct a Juice Rocket. What made it go? A simple mixture of lemon juice and baking soda...Unfortunately, our bubbles (carbon dioxide) bubbled over before the gas was captured and our rocket was unable to blow its cork! What a disappointment! We will be giving this a second try on Monday. Students loved observing in this visually stimulating experiment. Don't worry, there will be more to come!

*With parent supervision, try it at home here.

Introduction to Idaho History

This week students shared what they "Know" about Idaho by creating a mini-book including eight favorite ideas and or things they like about Idaho. A rubric was provided to guide student learning. Look for the final result coming home soon!

Summer Vacation

Summer vacation with my grandchildren on the Oregon Coast

Students were given a prompt to write about a special day they experienced this summer. We spent time building background knowledge and brainstorming some ideas together. Then, students were given a graphic organizer to put their thoughts down on paper in an organized way. Next, students prepared their "sloppy copy" (rough draft), and finally, prepared and published the finished piece. This first writing experience will be used to assess student knowledge of writing skills. It gives me information regarding your child's ability to write at this time, and helps me to prepare useful lessons for future instruction. I enjoyed reading all about various adventures students enjoyed this summer!

Expectations

The purpose of homework is to provide practice and review of already taught concepts. Students should not struggle miserably to complete assigned work. Please offer support as needed; but if work is too difficult for your student, be sure to write a note and send it back to school the following day. I will offer instruction and encouragement. Homework is graded for completion. Thank you for helping your student be successful in accomplishing his or her homework nightly.

 

*Math (usually)

*Home Reading (20 minutes daily--100 minutes a week--at your child's reading level)

*Spelling (tests are usually administered on Friday!)

*Multiplication Facts 1-10 (regularly, please!)

Welcome Back!

Welcome students and families! I'm so glad to be back to work and to see familiar (and new) faces. So far, our days have gone great. We've gotten to know one another, found similar interests and interesting ones, too. We've made commitments to be honest and fair, to treat each other kindly, and to help each other to be successful. Really, these kids are awesome! Thank you for sharing them with me for the year. I know it will be a great one!