Curriculum Night

Mrs. Enders’

4th Grade Gators

Welcome

Thank you for coming!!

Math

Big math concepts in 4th grade Fractions

Adding, subtracting, multiplying, comparing and reducing fractions.

Converting fractions to decimals Decimals

Converting decimals to fractions Comparing fractions to decimals

Math

Big math concepts in 4th grade

Multiplying 3 digit by 2 digit numbers Finding area Finding the perimeter of irregular shapes Discovering the relationships between perimeter and

area Convert centimeters to meters and inches to feet and

yards Determine median, mode

and range

Computation

Rocket Math

Pull out your child’s purple Rocket Math Folder. Student’s practice their math facts orally first with a

partner. They try to meet or exceed their goal. Their goal for each section is based on their handwriting

speed. Once they have met or exceeded their goal orally they

take a written test using that same goal. After they master one fact on the written portion they

move up to the next fact.

Computation

Rocket Math Directions

They will be practicing their math facts at home the same way they do in class.

They will start this week. As you can see they will need someone to

practice with them at home. It only takes 5 minutes a night to practice.

Computation

Rocket Math Directions

Once they have completed all levels for multiplication and division they will move onto the challenge math.

Challenge math is advanced computation.

Homework

As you have noticed students have math homework every night.

They correct it together in class and turn it in.

If they don’t turn it in I will give them time in class to complete it during RECESS.

HomeworkIn addition to daily math homework:

Daily computation practice Daily spelling practice Reading nightly for 40 min. Monthly Genre Reading Homework

Projects

Homework Projects

Monthly Genre Projects The monthly Genre Project is part of their

nightly reading They will choose a book from the library that

fits their genre and complete a fun project to turn in

Having library books turned in is important. They need to use library books for Independent

Reading and Genre Projects

Writing 6 – Traits Writing

Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions

Writing Using the “Writing Process”

Pre-write Rough Draft Revise Edit Publish

How Many Words do Children Need to Know?

1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade

800+ per year

800+ per year

2000-3000 per year

2000-3000 per year

2 new

words per day 2 new

words per day6-8 new

words per day6-8 new

words per day

LETRS Module 4: The Mighty Word

Vocabulary Each week we will have a new list of vocabulary

words that are found within quality literature. Daily activities in class to become familiar with

the meanings of these words We call these Five Dollar Words because they are

higher quality words If they use the words within the correct

connotation at home or recognize their use in their daily lives they receive a coupon!

ReadingReading Instruction will focus on: Use of high quality literature Comprehension

Becoming aware of their thinking Target areas

Author’s Purpose Compare Contrast Making Connections Inferences Questioning

Fluency Rate (words per minute) or smoothness of reading

Accuracy Decoding words

Book Clubs to learn Literary Elements Character, plot, setting, theme etc.

Word Work Phonics / recognizing patterns in words

MSP Practice Monthly practice quizzes to become familiar with test taking strategies

Social Studies and Science Foss Science Kits

Winter – Water Spring – Electricity

Social Studies Washington State

Geography History Civics

Spelling

Words their way

This is the same spelling program we used last year.

Daily practice at home and school

Spelling words will be given on Monday andtested on Friday

Discipline Policy

RESPECT We have one rule in our class and that is

RESPECT.

Children thrive in a positive environment of respect. This includes

Respect for others Respect for yourself Respect for the classroom

and school

Respect!

Every student has the right to know when they step through the door of our classroom they will be treated with respect from their teacher and their peers. Their responsibility is to treat others with respect!

Respect! If they make a choice to act disrespectfully:

They will receive a reminder (unless it is a chronic problem). If they receive another reminder they will be asked to take a time out for 5 min. to get it together.

This time out will be in the back of our classroom or in Mrs. Kendal’s classroom.

If they continue they will stay in at recess to make a plan.

If this doesn’t take care of the problem their will be a phone call home and a loss of a recess in the office.

Finally a referral to the principal for continued disrespectful or severe behavior

Bullying will not be tolerated!BULLYING Bullying is ongoing verbal or physical intimidation

or abuse directed to other persons or their property that is intended to demean or inflict negative social pressure on the victim(s). It includes, and is not limited to: picking on someone because of who they are; words or actions that are offensive or mean; behavior that is unwanted and makes a person feel bad, mad, sad, uncomfortable or scared; or unwanted actions, words, writing; discrimination against sexual preference, age, disability, body size or appearance.

Extra Information Our class website is www.endersclass.weebly.com

You can now access it through the Glenwood Elementary website under teacher pages

www.lkstevens.wednet.edu

Questions?

Thank you for coming and being a partner in your child’s education!!