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Welcome to 4th Grade
Mr. Stefan [email protected]
ABOUT ME
3rd year in Shanghai at SAS, 16th year teaching
2 children, Ryan(6) and Connor(4) wife, Jennifer, teaches 1st grade have taught in US prior to arriving in
Shanghai
SUPPORT
KELLY BARRONS HELEN JIN
JEFF DUNGAN
DIANE ENOKA
SAS MISSION STATEMENT
Shanghai American School inspires in all studentsA lifelong passion for learning; A commitment to act with integrity and compassion; The courage to live their dreams.
TECHNOLOGY
1:1 LAPTOPS BLOGS
PUBLISHED WORK REFLECTIONS READING LETTERS CURRENT EVENTS AUDIENCE
TYPING ACEMATHLETICSACCEPTABLE USECOMPUTER/INTERNET AT HOME
5 CORE SUBJECTS
ReadingWritingMathScienceSocial Studies
SPECIALS – 7 DAY ROTATING SCHEDULE
Day 1- Music (Mrs. Lewis) Day 2- PE (Mr. Nick) & Counseling (Ms. Stevenson) Day 3-Art (Mrs. Lian)Day 4- PE (Mr. Nick)Day 5- Music (Mrs. Lewis)Day 6- PE (Mr. Nick)Day 7- Art (Mrs. Lian) Library Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday
Reading Workshop
Goals & Expectations:
Improve reading stamina
Self-select and independently read “Just- Right” books.
Independently apply reading comprehension strategies
GOOD READING HABITS Building Reading PartnershipsElements of Fiction Launching Book Clubs – Realistic FictionMysteriesNon-fiction Folktales
DAILY SCHEDULE Daily Oral Language/Word Study (8:15-8:25) Writer’s Workshop (8:25-9:35) Special (9:40-10:15) Recess (10:15-10:35) Chinese Class (10:35-11:20) Science/S.S(11:20-11:55) Recess/Lunch (11:55-12:37) Science/S.S.(12:40-1:00) Math (1:00-1:45) Readers Workshop Begins (1:45) Recess (optional) (2:00-2:15) Readers Workshop (2:15-2:45) Homework Agenda and Class Jobs (2:50-3:00)
WORD STUDY
What is word study?
phonics + spelling + vocabulary instruction_____________________= Word Study
WORD STUDY Bi-Weekly ROUTINE
Monday- the teacher will typically introduce the sort in order to highlight the pattern (s) and discuss and highlight the pattern and its effect on spelling and meaning.
Demonstrate the word sort and point out any “oddballs.” Students cut out and sort their words. Place them in
bags or envelopes to take home.
Tuesday-Thursday students work independently while teacher works with small groups
What are the parts of workshop model?
Mini-lesson Independent Sharing
Language Arts
The language component of our curriculum covers:
Parts of speech Sentence structure Types of sentences Complete sentences Capitalization Punctuation Usage
•Figurative Language•Prefix/Suffix meanings Multiple Meaning Words Reference Skills
Writing units
FRIENDLY LETTER UNIT LAUNCHING WRITER’S WORKSHOP RAISING THE QUALITY OF NARRATIVES POETRY PERSUASIVE ESSAYS NONFICTION FICTION
Writing Process
➣Plan (organize thoughts)➣Draft (put ideas on paper)➣Edit (correct spelling, mechanics and grammar)➣Revise (verbs, adjectives and adverbs)➣Publish (prepare a copy for others to read)
Math
As of this year, our math instruction has been aligned to match the National Common Core Standards.
Grade 4 Math Practices1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Grade 4 overview – math
Operations and Algebraic Thinking• Use the four operations with whole numbers tosolve problems.• Gain familiarity with factors and multiples.• Generate and analyze patterns. Number and Operations in Base Ten• Generalize place value understanding for multidigitwhole numbers.• Use place value understanding and properties ofoperations to perform multi-digit arithmetic. .
Grade 4 overview-math (cont.)
Number and Operations—Fractions• Extend understanding of fraction equivalenceand ordering.• Build fractions from unit fractions by applyingand extending previous understandings ofoperations on whole numbers.• Understand decimal notation for fractions, andcompare decimal fractions.
Grade 4 overview – math (cont.)
Measurement and Data• Solve problems involving measurement andconversion of measurements from a larger unit toa smaller unit.• Represent and interpret data.• Geometric measurement: understand concepts of angle and measure angles.Geometry• Draw and identify lines and angles, and classifyshapes by properties of their lines and angles.
Science Units
Magnetism and Electricity
Water
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Social Studies
Trimester 1Geography: Maps, Atlas, Longitude/Latitude, LandformsGeography of Asia and China
Trimester 2Ancient ChinaTerracotta WarriorsChinese artifacts
Trimester 3Modern China OngoingCurrent Events
Homework
Homework is an opportunity for students to practice and fine-tune the skills we are working on in class.
Each school night20 minutes of homework (reading response assignments, word study or daily oral language activities, math practice, writing assignments and science/social studies work).Chinese – 20 minutes Unfinished Work – Any work not completed in class will be sent home for homework.
20 minutes of reading each night. Students record the books they read in their agendas. Nightly reading should balance out other homework. If your child has very little homework one night, they should read more than usual.
SAS REPORT CARD
1 = Area of Concern 2 = Progressing (but may lack consistency) 3 = Meeting Expectations 4* = Meeting with Excellence *4s are something to celebrate, not expect.
They are difficult to earn and a mark achieved only by surpassing the expectations with extra credit work and/or producing outstanding quality on assignments.
SUPER FOURTH EVENTS
Soccer days (Sept. 26th & Spring) Halloween Party Field trips
SHANGHAI MUSEUM CHINA ALIVE – PEASANT PAINTING
Sharing Lunch-November Classroom Holiday Party Book Swap Other planned events
Reminders
Please send in a healthy snack with your child
NUT FREE SCHOOL Birthdays
Please let me know if and when you would like to send in treats.
Please send in precut or individual treats.If you invite the entire class to an outside birthday party you may send out invites at school. We don’t want students feeling left out.
agenda
Students are expected to copy assignments from the board.
Parents are expected to sign the agenda daily. This allows you to know what we are studying in class.
Student Success Depends on….
Adequate sleep Positive Attitude Healthy diet Daily reading Parent support All of us working together as a TEAM
Checklist for parents
___Check my child’s agenda
___Send a healthy snack daily
___Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep
(9-11 hours recommended)
___Check class blog
COMMUNICATION
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