Welcome to Room 24Welcome to Room 24 Nicolas Jason Emma Sophia Lila Leah Robert Jacob Enoch Olivia Dillon Joline Ryan Mariah Jonathan Daniel Jadyn Olivia

Nicolas Jason Emma Sophia Lila Leah Robert Jacob Enoch Olivia Dillon Joline Ryan Mariah Jonathan Daniel Jadyn Olivia

Fourth Grade at HCSFourth Grade at HCS

Yearly OverviewYearly Overview

ReadingReading

Guided Reading• Books selected on student’s own reading level• Students will be expected to read from a variety of genre (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Poetry, Biographies,

etc.)

SSR• Book goes home to be read for 20 minutes and this same book comes back to school to be read during SSR

Guided Reading• Books selected on student’s own reading level• Students will be expected to read from a variety of genre (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Poetry, Biographies,

etc.)

SSR• Book goes home to be read for 20 minutes and this same book comes back to school to be read during SSR

Reading ContinuedReading Continued

Fluency

• Student should read at home aloud to improve their fluency rate• Students should read normally (don’t rush the reading)

Practice Strategies• Sound it out

• Chunk the word ( syllables)

• Find little words in the bigger words

• Root words/prefixes, suffixes comprehension

• Read on and then come back to put it into context (Great for DRP practice)

• Build vocabulary (This is so important)

Fluency

• Student should read at home aloud to improve their fluency rate• Students should read normally (don’t rush the reading)

Practice Strategies• Sound it out

• Chunk the word ( syllables)

• Find little words in the bigger words

• Root words/prefixes, suffixes comprehension

• Read on and then come back to put it into context (Great for DRP practice)

• Build vocabulary (This is so important)

Common Core UnitsCommon Core Units

Unit 1 Literature Settings Weather or Not Unit 2 Stories of the Earth and Sky Unit 3 Tales of the Heart Unit 4 Revolutionaries from the Past Unit 5 Animals are Characters Too Unit 6 Literary Heroes

Unit 1 Literature Settings Weather or Not Unit 2 Stories of the Earth and Sky Unit 3 Tales of the Heart Unit 4 Revolutionaries from the Past Unit 5 Animals are Characters Too Unit 6 Literary Heroes

Weather or NotWeather or NotStudents will learn about Connecticut landforms, regions, and natural resources and

its weather share researched information about Hurricane Sandy learn about types of maps and what they do explore the impact setting has on stories build knowledge of root words relating to weather find similarities and differences in story settings, and note how the

author’s use of setting affects a story explain how having factual knowledge of a topic (e.g. weather) can

increase your appreciation of literature about the topic understand idioms as they relate to weather  identify examples of personification, similes and metaphors in poems

read

Students will learn about Connecticut landforms, regions, and natural resources and

its weather share researched information about Hurricane Sandy learn about types of maps and what they do explore the impact setting has on stories build knowledge of root words relating to weather find similarities and differences in story settings, and note how the

author’s use of setting affects a story explain how having factual knowledge of a topic (e.g. weather) can

increase your appreciation of literature about the topic understand idioms as they relate to weather  identify examples of personification, similes and metaphors in poems

read

Stories of Earth and SkyStories of Earth and SkyStudents will: learn about Connecticut’s Algonquin Indians learn about constellations and the origins behind several of them complete a short, shared research project explain how knowledge of a topic (e.g., Life in an Algonquin

Village, the moon, and the stars) increases understanding of literature that addresses the topics (e.g., Native American stories)

summarize information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on web pages) using appropriate facts and descriptive details

write personal narratives

Students will: learn about Connecticut’s Algonquin Indians learn about constellations and the origins behind several of them complete a short, shared research project explain how knowledge of a topic (e.g., Life in an Algonquin

Village, the moon, and the stars) increases understanding of literature that addresses the topics (e.g., Native American stories)

summarize information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on web pages) using appropriate facts and descriptive details

write personal narratives

Common Core State Standard Units

Common Core State Standard Units

Tales of the Heart Determining a theme of a story, drama, or poem Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the test

says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text Apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey

ideas and information clearly Introduce a topic clearly using paragraphs which include formatting,

illustrations and multimedia when useful to aid comprehension Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussion Come to discussions prepared, having read and studied required

material

Tales of the Heart Determining a theme of a story, drama, or poem Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the test

says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text Apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey

ideas and information clearly Introduce a topic clearly using paragraphs which include formatting,

illustrations and multimedia when useful to aid comprehension Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussion Come to discussions prepared, having read and studied required

material

Revolutionaries From The PastRevolutionaries From The PastStudents will… describe the differences between firsthand accounts (primary sources) and

secondhand accounts (secondary sources) in informational text learn about early settlements in Connecticut and its struggle for independence investigate how point of view affects how a story is told compare and contrast first- and third-person narrations write opinion pieces supporting your point of view with text evidence review prepositions and generate prepositional phrases sort content related words by spelling features, root words, prefixes and suffixes apply appropriate mechanics and grammar rules to speaking and writing explore the branches of government learn about Connecticut’s role in the new nation learn about Connecticut’s state government order events in informational and literary text chronologically discuss, reflect on and respond to the unit’s essential question: What life lessons

can we learn from revolutionaries in fiction and nonfiction?”

Students will… describe the differences between firsthand accounts (primary sources) and

secondhand accounts (secondary sources) in informational text learn about early settlements in Connecticut and its struggle for independence investigate how point of view affects how a story is told compare and contrast first- and third-person narrations write opinion pieces supporting your point of view with text evidence review prepositions and generate prepositional phrases sort content related words by spelling features, root words, prefixes and suffixes apply appropriate mechanics and grammar rules to speaking and writing explore the branches of government learn about Connecticut’s role in the new nation learn about Connecticut’s state government order events in informational and literary text chronologically discuss, reflect on and respond to the unit’s essential question: What life lessons

can we learn from revolutionaries in fiction and nonfiction?”

Animals are Characters TooAnimals are Characters TooStudents will… write informative/explanatory and narrative pieces examine mentor texts to identify fictional narrative qualities complete the steps in the writing process learn about the progressive verb tense learn about and apply the correct use of commas and quotation marks investigate Food Chains and Food Webs engage in a short research activity complete a Food Chain/Food Web performance task apply knowledge learned about Habitats and the Environment compare two informational texts on the same topic compare and contrast two characters drawing on specific details in the text describe in depth a character, setting and/or event in a story with specific

supportive details for the text demonstrate an understanding of figurative language including word

relationships, the use of common idioms, nuances in meanings, etc.

Students will… write informative/explanatory and narrative pieces examine mentor texts to identify fictional narrative qualities complete the steps in the writing process learn about the progressive verb tense learn about and apply the correct use of commas and quotation marks investigate Food Chains and Food Webs engage in a short research activity complete a Food Chain/Food Web performance task apply knowledge learned about Habitats and the Environment compare two informational texts on the same topic compare and contrast two characters drawing on specific details in the text describe in depth a character, setting and/or event in a story with specific

supportive details for the text demonstrate an understanding of figurative language including word

relationships, the use of common idioms, nuances in meanings, etc.

Literary HeroesLiterary HeroesStudents will: collaboratively define the word hero read and discuss a variety Greek myths discuss mythological allusions as presented via multimedia

presentations read and discuss a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts about literary

and real heroes, from the Middle Ages and beyond explain how knowledge of classic stories such as King Arthur

increases understanding of others conduct short research projects on famous and not-so-famous heroes compare print and film versions of The Sword in the Stone summarize a key event from a different point of view write opinion pieces write and orally present their nomination of an unsung hero

Students will: collaboratively define the word hero read and discuss a variety Greek myths discuss mythological allusions as presented via multimedia

presentations read and discuss a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts about literary

and real heroes, from the Middle Ages and beyond explain how knowledge of classic stories such as King Arthur

increases understanding of others conduct short research projects on famous and not-so-famous heroes compare print and film versions of The Sword in the Stone summarize a key event from a different point of view write opinion pieces write and orally present their nomination of an unsung hero

WritingWriting Pieces in class• A story to entertain the reader • Can be realistic fiction, fiction or a personal narrative• Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey

ideas and information clearly (weather, food chain and circulatory system)

• A story to inform and/or persuade the reader (constellations, mythological and unsung heroes, etc.)

• Research paper in the spring on a famous person from Connecticut

Editing and Revising• Students will edit and revise their own as well as their peers’ written

pieces

Custom Typing• Keyboarding once a week on Custom Typing• Written pieces (narratives, poems, research paper)

Vocabulary• Include enriched vocabulary in all pieces of writing

Pieces in class• A story to entertain the reader • Can be realistic fiction, fiction or a personal narrative• Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey

ideas and information clearly (weather, food chain and circulatory system)

• A story to inform and/or persuade the reader (constellations, mythological and unsung heroes, etc.)

• Research paper in the spring on a famous person from Connecticut

Editing and Revising• Students will edit and revise their own as well as their peers’ written

pieces

Custom Typing• Keyboarding once a week on Custom Typing• Written pieces (narratives, poems, research paper)

Vocabulary• Include enriched vocabulary in all pieces of writing

Math Math Whole numbers, place value, & Rounding in computation

Multiplication & Division of Whole Numbers

Fraction Equivalents

Operations with Fractions

Fractions & Decimals

Geometry

Measurement

Culmination of all above

Whole numbers, place value, & Rounding in computation

Multiplication & Division of Whole Numbers

Fraction Equivalents

Operations with Fractions

Fractions & Decimals

Geometry

Measurement

Culmination of all above

Math ContinuedMath ContinuedResources for Computation Drill Work:

ｷｷ Smart Kiddies http://www.smartkiddies.com/members/skillBuilders/

skillBuilderMenu.htm ｷｷ Addition and Subtraction Activities:

http://www.region10ct.org/regiontenmathpages/region10mathsitefaq/activitiestopractice/activitiestopractice.html

ｷｷ Multiplication and Division Activities: http://www.region10ct.org/regiontenmathpages/region10mathsitefaq/a

ctivitiestopracticemultiplication/avctivitiesmultiplication.html

XtraMathhttp://www.xtramath.comExample log in: ShawnCarr then their 4 digit password Moby Mathhttp://www.mobymax.com/signin

Examle log in: 4 digit and then the same 4 digit password

Resources for Computation Drill Work: ｷｷ Smart Kiddies

http://www.smartkiddies.com/members/skillBuilders/skillBuilderMenu.htm

ｷｷ Addition and Subtraction Activities: http://www.region10ct.org/regiontenmathpages/region10mathsitefaq/a

ctivitiestopractice/activitiestopractice.html

ｷｷ Multiplication and Division Activities: http://www.region10ct.org/regiontenmathpages/region10mathsitefaq/a

ctivitiestopracticemultiplication/avctivitiesmultiplication.html

XtraMathhttp://www.xtramath.comExample log in: ShawnCarr then their 4 digit password Moby Mathhttp://www.mobymax.com/signin

Examle log in: 4 digit and then the same 4 digit password

Math ContinuedMath Continued

Computational Skills (Please go to the HCS K-5 Math Website)

• Addition/Subtraction • Multiplication/Division

Drill is essential for your child to learn these basic skills. It will help them in all units. 5 minutes a night will help with mastery of the basic facts (+,-,X,%)

Computational Skills (Please go to the HCS K-5 Math Website)

• Addition/Subtraction • Multiplication/Division

Drill is essential for your child to learn these basic skills. It will help them in all units. 5 minutes a night will help with mastery of the basic facts (+,-,X,%)

ScienceScienceElectricity• Students will learn about circuits• Students will make open and closed circuits as a culminating activity

Sound• Students will learn about pitch and volume• Students will make musical instruments as a

culminating activity

Animals• Students will learn about the functions of a habitat• Research food webs and chains • Students will care for certain animals during this unit

(Anole, Crickets and Earthworms)

Electricity• Students will learn about circuits• Students will make open and closed circuits as a culminating activity

Sound• Students will learn about pitch and volume• Students will make musical instruments as a

culminating activity

Animals• Students will learn about the functions of a habitat• Research food webs and chains • Students will care for certain animals during this unit

(Anole, Crickets and Earthworms)

Science ContinuedScience ContinuedMagnets• Students will learn that electrical and magnetic energy

can be transferred and transformed

• Magnets can make objects move without direct contact between the object and the magnet

Circulatory System• Students will write a well-developed explanatory essay

that includes how the heart works, what activities have an impact on the heart and the benefits of these activities.

Magnets• Students will learn that electrical and magnetic energy

can be transferred and transformed

• Magnets can make objects move without direct contact between the object and the magnet

Circulatory System• Students will write a well-developed explanatory essay

that includes how the heart works, what activities have an impact on the heart and the benefits of these activities.

Social StudiesSocial Studies Studying Connecticut Students will study Connecticut the entire year

Native AmericansColonistsHistorical People

-Students will write a research paper in the SpringHistorical Places (Charter Oak Tree)State Animal, Flower, Bird, etc.

Mapping SkillsCoordinatesLandforms

Studying Connecticut Students will study Connecticut the entire year

Native AmericansColonistsHistorical People

-Students will write a research paper in the SpringHistorical Places (Charter Oak Tree)State Animal, Flower, Bird, etc.

Mapping SkillsCoordinatesLandforms

SpellingSpelling

• Rebecca Sitton Program• Spelling words are expected to be written

correctly in all work handed in• Five new words each week• 78 priority words• 170 core words• Occasional homework

• Rebecca Sitton Program• Spelling words are expected to be written

correctly in all work handed in• Five new words each week• 78 priority words• 170 core words• Occasional homework

HealthHealth

Taking care of our bodies -Exercise -Keeping our bodies clean -Balance diet

Taking care of our bodies -Exercise -Keeping our bodies clean -Balance diet

KeystoneKeystone

Principles for livingKindnessCourageSelf-controlForgivenessRespectDiligenceHonestyConfidence

Principles for livingKindnessCourageSelf-controlForgivenessRespectDiligenceHonestyConfidence

School Wide Expectations School Wide Expectations

-Respecting ourselves and others -Respecting school property -Being responsible -Being SafePlease refer to handout that is being

handed out…….

-Respecting ourselves and others -Respecting school property -Being responsible -Being SafePlease refer to handout that is being

handed out…….

PBISPBIS

“PBIS” is short for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports.

Effective classroom management and practices that prevent behavioral problems are essential for supporting teaching and learning.

Clearly defined behavioral expectations are taught and reinforced.

“PBIS” is short for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports.

Effective classroom management and practices that prevent behavioral problems are essential for supporting teaching and learning.

Clearly defined behavioral expectations are taught and reinforced.

Student RecognitionStudent Recognition

Students receive feedback on their positive behavior

Husky High Fives

Rewards – every 25 HHF’s

Students receive feedback on their positive behavior

Husky High Fives

Rewards – every 25 HHF’s

HomeworkHomework Homework will be given out in agendas on the first

day of the school week for the entire week There is a homework folder with homework sheets

and notes from the school Please check agendas for homework and notes

daily Portfolios will come home with quizzes, tests,

and/or class work for you to go over with your child. Please return all work in the portfolio after signing off on the sign off sheet as soon as you can

Homework will be given out in agendas on the first day of the school week for the entire week

There is a homework folder with homework sheets and notes from the school

Please check agendas for homework and notes daily

Portfolios will come home with quizzes, tests, and/or class work for you to go over with your child. Please return all work in the portfolio after signing off on the sign off sheet as soon as you can

Report Cards & ConferencesReport Cards & Conferences

Report Card Dates: Monday, December 1, 2014

Conferences: December 2, 4, 5

Monday, March 23, 2015 Conferences: March 24, 26, 27

Last Day of School: TBD

Report Card Dates: Monday, December 1, 2014

Conferences: December 2, 4, 5

Monday, March 23, 2015 Conferences: March 24, 26, 27

Last Day of School: TBD

How to contact meHow to contact me

Feel free to email, send a note or call me with any questions, comments or concerns

ziolkowski-carrh@region10ct.org

860-485-9029 ext. 12131

Feel free to email, send a note or call me with any questions, comments or concerns

ziolkowski-carrh@region10ct.org

860-485-9029 ext. 12131

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Grade Four Wiki Page & My Wiki:

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Go to: http://www.region10ct.org/schools/HCS/index.html Current Events School Calendar Bottom of the backpack

Grade Four Wiki Page & My Wiki:

https://studentweb.region10ct.org/groups/hcsgrade4/

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