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Fourth Grade 2013 - 2014


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Visit Us Online


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Children will be using a number

of online resources regularly.


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Every child is giftedsome just open their packages

sooner than others!

What are we doing to find,

cultivate, and promote

our childrens innate gifts?


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Fluid or Fixed Thinker?

Abilities can be cultivated through effortand instruction

Fluid thinkers take on challenges and have

greater academic resilience


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I will try!

I need help.

What do I know?

How can I do this? I havent figured this out yet.

I wont give up!

Where would I find the answer?


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Spotlight on Personal Growth

Personal growth is more than just a testscore!

Promote positive attitudes about learningCultivate a climate of inquiry, rigor, and

responsibility for learning

Encourage children to see themselves ascapable


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How do We Promote Academic

Achievement? Updated, research based, challenging

curriculum

Differentiation (meet the needs of alllearners)

Engaged learning

Formative testing and summative testing


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Curriculum Spotlights


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Math Math Message- Activity or daily problem to get the

students ready to think mathematically

homework

Lesson Independent Work/Group Work Differentiation, re-teaching or extensions

Present homework for the day

At HOME and ONLINE component

everydaymathonline.com


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Math Support Online


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Math Continued Units of study

Geometry Numeration Multiplication Division Algorithms Data

*Emphasis on basic facts and rote memory of multiplication

and division facts by NOVEMBER.

*Problem solving and written response activities on Fridays


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Science

Culture of InquiryHands on Experiments Research Opportunities New Vocabulary

Units of Study- Matter

- Electricity

- Earths Changing Surface


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Social Studies

Geography Native Americans Cultural Regions of North America Exploring the New World

Comparing the original colonies Facing slavery Early colonization

*ResearchIntroduction of research skills, factorganization, and presentation of information

*Nonfiction reading strategies through content

reading

*Time For Kids/Current Events


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D.E.A.R.Drop Everything And Read!

Independent reading time

Silent sustained reading builds stamina for independentreading Guided reading materials/ pre-reading and re-reading Free choice of material

Time can be used for differentiation and re-teaching if necessary


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Reading

Whole group instruction Engaged reading strategies explicitly taught, practiced and

implemented

Small skill based groups Grammar, spelling, and writing embedded into the program Non-Fiction reading experiences also embedded into the program Frequent assessments on fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension


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Authentic Reading Opportunities Time For Kids - Current Events - Global Awareness

Daily Five & CAFE Read to self

Read to others

Listen to reading

Word work

Work on writing

Comprehension

Accuracy

Fluency

Expand vocabulary Novel studies

Opportunity to model reading strategies and generate enthusiasm aboutliterature


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Engaged Reading

Star Readers AreAlert

ObservantResponsive

Responsible

Self-Reliant


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Anyone who says they have only one life tolive must not know how to read a

book. ~Author Unknown

Novel studies

Novels will compliment the reading program Rich text and great stories hook ALL readers

Complex text that encourages interpretation and inference

Opportunity for teacher to model reading strategies and encourageenthusiasm about literature


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Writing WEX Writing

Frequent written responses to prompts Sustained writing opportunities Frequent and positive feedback

Writers Workshop

Process writing: Edit, Revise, and Publish Creative Writing Essays Narrative, Persuasive, and Expository

*Response writing - reading logs, readers response, math extended

responses Journal

Weekend Journal Reflections Responses to reading, content, and personal events


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Word Work

Mastery of high frequency word- usage and spelling Spelling tasks in school to practice appropriate use and

spelling of new words

Word Work that focuses on building and breakingdown parts of words to determine meaning, origin,correct usage

GrammarHolistic approach

Introduction of Skill/Application


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Students are motivated by finding andexploring their own passions.

Time is dedicated each week to Passion

Projects Emphasis will be on the process of learning

and research


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Prepare for Homework

Sign when homework is complete!

Make a note of difficulties


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Assignment Notebook

Filled out each afternoon

Checked out by teacher until December

Parent signature should be added only ifhomework is complete

Make a note in the assignment notebook ifthere were specific issues with assignment


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Homework Important to establish a routine! Predictable homework load Work should be childrens work! Parents need to follow through on expectations of work

Complete Neat Directions followed COPS

Daily Math 15 minutes + fact practice (online, games, worksheets) Reading (75 minutes weekly) Word Work extension/grammar practice (Typically Wednesday) Project work or unfinished work (assigned as needed)


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Behavior Plan

Appropriate behavior, completed assignments, andexceptional effort earns a coin

Students can earn Friday Fun

Students can earn a trip to the treasure chest

Emphasis is on positive reinforcement andrecognition of work well done!


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Testing

MAP testing ISAT testing (Spring)

AIMS

Ongoing formative testing to help directinstruction


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Behavior

Great teachers have high expectations for their

students, but even higher expectations forthemselves.

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Learning is a treasure that will follow its ownereverywhere. ~Chinese Proverb

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