Math 4:
Students will continue to use Hands On Equations to write and solve equations with the variables x and y. We will then extend our learning to solve equations without the pieces. We will also use the Distributive Property to solve equations with parenthesis.
A number may be made by multiplying two or more other numbers together. The numbers that are multiplied together are called factors of the final number. All numbers have a factor of one since one multiplied by any number equals that number. All numbers can be divided by themselves to produce the number one. Therefore, we normally ignore one and the number itself as useful factors.
A multiple in math is any number that is a product of the number. The multiples in math are found by taking the products of any counting number and that number. For example 2,4,6,8 are all multiples of 2.
We are using the Kahn Academy website to take individualized tutorials to practice our multiplication facts. For more information, visit
http://www.khanacademy.org/ and search for basic multiplication.
http://www.multiplication.com/
Social Studies:
Our study of maps has led us into studying regions of the United States and how those regions impacted Native American Settlements. Students will then begin to research the Native Americans living in each region. Once research is compiled, students will create a PowerPoint presentation to display what they have learned to the class.
Reading:
In reading groups, we will continue to study the reading strategy making predictions. We will focus on making predictions before and during text for three weeks. When making predictions, students will focus on clues in the text or text features to help them predict what will happen in a text. We will read both fiction and nonfiction to predict outcomes.
The prediction cycle:
1. Make a prediction
2. Gather evidence to support prediction
3. Confirm or change that prediction.
Writing:
This week students will continue to revise and edit their first writing pieces. Several students have made graphs on Excel and are writing research papers about the topics. Other students are writing creative stories. Others are writing poetry collections. We can't wait to share these with you!
Once students have published their first writing projects of the year, they will move on to their second project. Here is a sample of what is happening in class:
Anjali and Ethan are creating journals.
Kaley, Melanie, Ryan, and Zaria are writing stories.
Brian is surveying the class about our favorite candies.
Christine is reporting on hamsters and dogs.
Spelling:
We will study comparative suffixes for Sort 6. Our spelling test will be Friday, December 9. Please remember that all students are given TWO copies of their spelling lists: one for class and one for home. They must have their list with them in order to take their spelling test (all students have different lists).
The suffixes for the next two weeks are:
-er, -est, -ier, -iest
When comparing two things, -er is used. When comparing more than two things, -est is used.
Students will notice that when given word like kind you simply add -er or -est to the base word.
When given a word like early, the y will change to an i before adding -er or -est.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
November 21-25
Weekly Highlights:
November 20: Green Team Grounds Clean Up 11:00-1:00
November 23: Spelling Test
November 24: Happy Thanksgiving
November 24 & 25: School Closed, Thanskgiving Break
Math 4:
Students will continue focus on identifying factors and multiples this week. We will use Hands On Equations to write and solve equations with the variables x and y.
A number may be made by multiplying two or more other numbers together. The numbers that are multiplied together are called factors of the final number. All numbers have a factor of one since one multiplied by any number equals that number. All numbers can be divided by themselves to produce the number one. Therefore, we normally ignore one and the number itself as useful factors.
A multiple in math is any number that is a product of the number. The multiples in math are found by taking the products of any counting number and that number. For example 2,4,6,8 are all multiples of 2.
We are using the Kahn Academy website to take individualized tutorials to practice our multiplication facts. For more information, visit
http://www.khanacademy.org/ and search for basic multiplication.
http://www.multiplication.com/
Social Studies:
We will continue to study political, physical, and thematic maps this week. We will also study the grid of a map (latitude and longitude). We will have a graded quiz on continents and oceans on Monday, November 21.
Political Maps-include boundaries for countries, states, roads, highways, capitals, cities
Physical Maps-include land elevations, lakes, rivers, etc.
Thematic Maps-include information based on one theme (farming, population, land use, etc.)
Our study of maps will lead us into studying regions of the United States and how those regions impacted Native American Settlements. Students will then begin to research the Native Americans living in each region. Once research is compiled, students will create a PowerPoint presentation to display what they have learned to the class.
Reading:
In reading groups, we will begin to study the reading strategy making predictions. We will focus on making predictions before and during text for three weeks. When making predictions, students will focus on clues in the text or text features to help them predict what will happen in a text. We will read both fiction and nonfiction to predict outcomes.
The prediction cycle:
1. Make a prediction
2. Gather evidence to support prediction
3. Confirm or change that prediction.
Writing:
This week students will continue to revise and edit their writing pieces from quarter one. Several students have made graphs on Excel and are writing research papers about the topics. Other students are writing creative stories. Others are writing poetry collections. We can't wait to share these with you!
Once students have published their first writing projects of the year, they will move on to their second project. Here is a sample of what is happening in class:
Anjali and Ethan are creating journals.
Kaley, Melanie, Ryan, and Zaria are writing stories.
Brian is surveying the class about our favorite candies.
Christine is reporting on hamsters and dogs.
Spelling:
We have begun to study suffixes for Sort 5. Our spelling test will be WEDNESDAY November 23, 2011 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Be sure to see Ms. Hudson to take your test early if you will be absent that day.
The suffixes for the next two weeks are:
-y
-ly
-ily
Students will notice that adding a y to the base word creates and adjective wheras adding -ly and -ily creates an adverb.
November 20: Green Team Grounds Clean Up 11:00-1:00
November 23: Spelling Test
November 24: Happy Thanksgiving
November 24 & 25: School Closed, Thanskgiving Break
Math 4:
Students will continue focus on identifying factors and multiples this week. We will use Hands On Equations to write and solve equations with the variables x and y.
A number may be made by multiplying two or more other numbers together. The numbers that are multiplied together are called factors of the final number. All numbers have a factor of one since one multiplied by any number equals that number. All numbers can be divided by themselves to produce the number one. Therefore, we normally ignore one and the number itself as useful factors.
A multiple in math is any number that is a product of the number. The multiples in math are found by taking the products of any counting number and that number. For example 2,4,6,8 are all multiples of 2.
We are using the Kahn Academy website to take individualized tutorials to practice our multiplication facts. For more information, visit
http://www.khanacademy.org/ and search for basic multiplication.
http://www.multiplication.com/
Social Studies:
We will continue to study political, physical, and thematic maps this week. We will also study the grid of a map (latitude and longitude). We will have a graded quiz on continents and oceans on Monday, November 21.
Political Maps-include boundaries for countries, states, roads, highways, capitals, cities
Physical Maps-include land elevations, lakes, rivers, etc.
Thematic Maps-include information based on one theme (farming, population, land use, etc.)
Our study of maps will lead us into studying regions of the United States and how those regions impacted Native American Settlements. Students will then begin to research the Native Americans living in each region. Once research is compiled, students will create a PowerPoint presentation to display what they have learned to the class.
Reading:
In reading groups, we will begin to study the reading strategy making predictions. We will focus on making predictions before and during text for three weeks. When making predictions, students will focus on clues in the text or text features to help them predict what will happen in a text. We will read both fiction and nonfiction to predict outcomes.
The prediction cycle:
1. Make a prediction
2. Gather evidence to support prediction
3. Confirm or change that prediction.
Writing:
This week students will continue to revise and edit their writing pieces from quarter one. Several students have made graphs on Excel and are writing research papers about the topics. Other students are writing creative stories. Others are writing poetry collections. We can't wait to share these with you!
Once students have published their first writing projects of the year, they will move on to their second project. Here is a sample of what is happening in class:
Anjali and Ethan are creating journals.
Kaley, Melanie, Ryan, and Zaria are writing stories.
Brian is surveying the class about our favorite candies.
Christine is reporting on hamsters and dogs.
Spelling:
We have begun to study suffixes for Sort 5. Our spelling test will be WEDNESDAY November 23, 2011 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Be sure to see Ms. Hudson to take your test early if you will be absent that day.
The suffixes for the next two weeks are:
-y
-ly
-ily
Students will notice that adding a y to the base word creates and adjective wheras adding -ly and -ily creates an adverb.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
WHERE ARE YOU GOING? By: Erin McClure
Hey classmates so were are you going for Thanksgiving? I might be going to Virginia Beach to have Thanksgiving with my grangmother. It might be too cold to go to the beach. Who dares me to swim at the frezzing cold beach? How many are staying home? Have a nice Thanksgiving! :)
Friday, November 11, 2011
Flag and Poster
As many of you know, Mr. Dynda just got back from Afghanistan. While he was there, he took a poster that all fourth graders signed to display in the many cities he traveled to. He also took an American Flag to fly in our honor while he served. Here are a few of the pictures he shared with us. The flag and poster will be on display at LES soon!
Thank you to Mr. Dynda and to all who have served our country both past and present!
Thank you to Mr. Dynda and to all who have served our country both past and present!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
November 14-18
Weekly Highlights:
SGA elections are coming! Stay tuned for more information
November 16: Map Project due in Social Studies
November 20: Green Team Grounds Clean Up 11:00-1:00
Math 4:
Students will continue focus on identifying factors and multiples this week.
Social Studies:
Thank you to Mr. Allan for coming in to share information about your grandfather with our class. Thank your for showing us his Purple Heart. We are grateful for his service to our country. If any other parents would like to come in to share about your family, please contact Ms. Hudson. We would love to see you!
We will continue to study political, physical, and thematic maps this week. We will also study the grid of a map (latitude and longitude). Reminder: Map Project due November 16.
Political Maps-include boundaries for countries, states, roads, highways, capitals, cities
Physical Maps-include land elevations, lakes, rivers, etc.
Thematic Maps-include information based on one theme (farming, population, land use, etc.)
Please remember that our MAP PROJECT is due November 16. We will begin to share these map projects on Wednesday and continue through Friday. Please be sure to email/call/meet with Ms. Hudson if you have any questions!
Our study of maps will lead us into studying regions of the United States and how those regions impacted Native American Settlements. Students will then begin to research the Native Americans living in each region. Once research is compiled, students will create a PowerPoint presentation to display what they have learned to the class.
Reading:
In reading groups, we will begin to study the reading strategy making predictions. We will focus on making predictions before and during text for three weeks. When making predictions, students will focus on clues in the text or text features to help them predict what will happen in a text. We will read both fiction and nonfiction to predict outcomes.
The prediction cycle:
1. Make a prediction
2. Gather evidence to support prediction
3. Confirm or change that prediction.
Writing:
This week students will continue to revise and edit their writing pieces from quarter one. Several students have made graphs on Excel and are writing research papers about the topics. Other students are writing creative stories. Others are writing poetry collections. We can't wait to share these with you!
Once students have published their first writing projects of the year, they will move on to their second project. Stay tuned for more information.
Spelling:
Most students will begin to study suffixes for Sort 5. Our spelling test will be WEDNESDAY November 23, 2011 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Be sure to see Ms. Hudson to take your test early if you will be absent that day.
The suffixes for the next two weeks are:
-y
-ly
-ily
Students will notice that adding a y to the base word creates and adjective wheras adding -ly and -ily creates an adverb.
SGA elections are coming! Stay tuned for more information
November 16: Map Project due in Social Studies
November 20: Green Team Grounds Clean Up 11:00-1:00
Math 4:
Students will continue focus on identifying factors and multiples this week.
A number may be made by multiplying two or more other numbers together. The numbers that are multiplied together are called factors of the final number. All numbers have a factor of one since one multiplied by any number equals that number. All numbers can be divided by themselves to produce the number one. Therefore, we normally ignore one and the number itself as useful factors.
A multiple in math is any number that is a product of the number. The multiples in math are found by taking the products of any counting number and that number. For example 2,4,6,8 are all multiples of 2.
We are using the Kahn Academy website to take individualized tutorials to practice our multiplication facts. For more information, visit
A multiple in math is any number that is a product of the number. The multiples in math are found by taking the products of any counting number and that number. For example 2,4,6,8 are all multiples of 2.
We are using the Kahn Academy website to take individualized tutorials to practice our multiplication facts. For more information, visit
Social Studies:
Thank you to Mr. Allan for coming in to share information about your grandfather with our class. Thank your for showing us his Purple Heart. We are grateful for his service to our country. If any other parents would like to come in to share about your family, please contact Ms. Hudson. We would love to see you!
We will continue to study political, physical, and thematic maps this week. We will also study the grid of a map (latitude and longitude). Reminder: Map Project due November 16.
Political Maps-include boundaries for countries, states, roads, highways, capitals, cities
Physical Maps-include land elevations, lakes, rivers, etc.
Thematic Maps-include information based on one theme (farming, population, land use, etc.)
Please remember that our MAP PROJECT is due November 16. We will begin to share these map projects on Wednesday and continue through Friday. Please be sure to email/call/meet with Ms. Hudson if you have any questions!
Our study of maps will lead us into studying regions of the United States and how those regions impacted Native American Settlements. Students will then begin to research the Native Americans living in each region. Once research is compiled, students will create a PowerPoint presentation to display what they have learned to the class.
Reading:
In reading groups, we will begin to study the reading strategy making predictions. We will focus on making predictions before and during text for three weeks. When making predictions, students will focus on clues in the text or text features to help them predict what will happen in a text. We will read both fiction and nonfiction to predict outcomes.
The prediction cycle:
1. Make a prediction
2. Gather evidence to support prediction
3. Confirm or change that prediction.
Writing:
This week students will continue to revise and edit their writing pieces from quarter one. Several students have made graphs on Excel and are writing research papers about the topics. Other students are writing creative stories. Others are writing poetry collections. We can't wait to share these with you!
Once students have published their first writing projects of the year, they will move on to their second project. Stay tuned for more information.
Spelling:
Most students will begin to study suffixes for Sort 5. Our spelling test will be WEDNESDAY November 23, 2011 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Be sure to see Ms. Hudson to take your test early if you will be absent that day.
The suffixes for the next two weeks are:
-y
-ly
-ily
Students will notice that adding a y to the base word creates and adjective wheras adding -ly and -ily creates an adverb.
Friday, November 4, 2011
November 7-11 Newsletter
Weekly Highlights
Students will have chorus Monday from 12:30-1:20.
The Book Fair preview for fourth graders will be Wednesday from 10:30-11:20.
Bingo Night is also Wednesday.
Early Release Days for parent conferences are Thursday & Friday. Please contact your child's teacher if you have not received a conference time.
Math 4:
We will continue to learn patterns of multiplication this week. Students are expected to practice their facts (0-12) each night at home. There will be a quiz on the 15 facts to memorize on Thursday. These facts came home last Friday so that students could practice them at home. We are using the Kahn Academy website to take individualized tutorials to practice our multiplication facts. For more information, visit
http://www.khanacademy.org/ and search for basic multiplication.
Social Studies:
We will continue to study political, physical, and thematic maps this week. We will also study the grid of a map (latitude and longitude). Reminder: Map Project due November 16.
Political Maps-include boundaries for countries, states, roads, highways, capitals, cities
Physical Maps-include land elevations, lakes, rivers, etc.
Thematic Maps-include information based on one theme (farming, population, land use, etc.)
Due to the early release schedule, we will have social stuides on Wednesday only this week.
Reading:
We will use retelling strategies to search for the gist of each paragraph/page as we read. We will continue to use the book After the Earthquakes to make inferences about nonfiction text. Literature Circle work for the Purple Monkeys and Vampire Bunnies is due on November 10.
Writing:
This week students will continue to revise and edit their writing pieces from quarter one. Several students have made graphs on Excel and are writing research papers about the topics. Other students are writing creative stories. Others are writing poetry collections. We can't wait to share these with you!
Spelling:
Most students will continue the prefix pattern for Sort 4. Our spelling test will be THURSDAY, November 10, 2011.
Our prefixes are:
pre- under
com- with
pro- for
en- cause
Students will have chorus Monday from 12:30-1:20.
The Book Fair preview for fourth graders will be Wednesday from 10:30-11:20.
Bingo Night is also Wednesday.
Early Release Days for parent conferences are Thursday & Friday. Please contact your child's teacher if you have not received a conference time.
Math 4:
We will continue to learn patterns of multiplication this week. Students are expected to practice their facts (0-12) each night at home. There will be a quiz on the 15 facts to memorize on Thursday. These facts came home last Friday so that students could practice them at home. We are using the Kahn Academy website to take individualized tutorials to practice our multiplication facts. For more information, visit
http://www.khanacademy.org/ and search for basic multiplication.
Social Studies:
We will continue to study political, physical, and thematic maps this week. We will also study the grid of a map (latitude and longitude). Reminder: Map Project due November 16.
Political Maps-include boundaries for countries, states, roads, highways, capitals, cities
Physical Maps-include land elevations, lakes, rivers, etc.
Thematic Maps-include information based on one theme (farming, population, land use, etc.)
Due to the early release schedule, we will have social stuides on Wednesday only this week.
Reading:
We will use retelling strategies to search for the gist of each paragraph/page as we read. We will continue to use the book After the Earthquakes to make inferences about nonfiction text. Literature Circle work for the Purple Monkeys and Vampire Bunnies is due on November 10.
Writing:
This week students will continue to revise and edit their writing pieces from quarter one. Several students have made graphs on Excel and are writing research papers about the topics. Other students are writing creative stories. Others are writing poetry collections. We can't wait to share these with you!
Spelling:
Most students will continue the prefix pattern for Sort 4. Our spelling test will be THURSDAY, November 10, 2011.
Our prefixes are:
pre- under
com- with
pro- for
en- cause
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 1-4 Newsletter
Math 4:
Students in Ms. Hudson's math class will be learning about patterns in multiplication. We will review fact families and practice our basic math facts. Students are expected to know their multiplication facts up to 12 in the fourth grade. We will also examine picture/shape patterns and numeric patterns that are both increasing and decreasing.
Social Studies:
November 1 marks the first week of social studies for grade 4. We will have social studies for quarters 1 & 2. We will begin our study by examining three different types of maps: physical, political, and thematic. Look for a map project to be sent home on Thursday, November 3. Students will create their own map including all elements (Green & Blue Kissing TOADS) due November 16.
Reading:
We will focus on reading nonfiction text to make inferences. We will read a book called Earthquakes to infer what happens to both people and the land during an earthquake.
We will also work in small groups on retelling strategies: 5 finger, Somebody Wanted But So, and Beginning, Middle & End strategies.
Literature Cirlce work is due November 2. Students will then meet in groups to assign new roles and a due date.
Writing:
Students are continuing their pieces from quarter one. Most students are in the revision stage of their work. Look for our final copies by the end of this month!
Spelling:
Most students will continue the prefix spelling pattern. Look for sort 4 to come home Tuesday. Students lists will come home on Wednesday. Spelling test will be on November 11.
This week's prefixes are:
pre- (under)
com- (with)
pro- (for)
en- (cause)
Students in Ms. Hudson's math class will be learning about patterns in multiplication. We will review fact families and practice our basic math facts. Students are expected to know their multiplication facts up to 12 in the fourth grade. We will also examine picture/shape patterns and numeric patterns that are both increasing and decreasing.
Social Studies:
November 1 marks the first week of social studies for grade 4. We will have social studies for quarters 1 & 2. We will begin our study by examining three different types of maps: physical, political, and thematic. Look for a map project to be sent home on Thursday, November 3. Students will create their own map including all elements (Green & Blue Kissing TOADS) due November 16.
Reading:
We will focus on reading nonfiction text to make inferences. We will read a book called Earthquakes to infer what happens to both people and the land during an earthquake.
We will also work in small groups on retelling strategies: 5 finger, Somebody Wanted But So, and Beginning, Middle & End strategies.
Literature Cirlce work is due November 2. Students will then meet in groups to assign new roles and a due date.
Writing:
Students are continuing their pieces from quarter one. Most students are in the revision stage of their work. Look for our final copies by the end of this month!
Spelling:
Most students will continue the prefix spelling pattern. Look for sort 4 to come home Tuesday. Students lists will come home on Wednesday. Spelling test will be on November 11.
This week's prefixes are:
pre- (under)
com- (with)
pro- (for)
en- (cause)
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