4 th Grade 2015 - 2016 Mrs. Polk vpolk@lcps.or gRoom 13 Mrs. Fulton dfulton2@lcps.org Room 10

4th Grade2015 - 2016

Mrs. Polkvpolk@lcps.org

Room 13

Mrs. Fultondfulton2@lcps.orgRoom 10

Technology in Use

One to the WorldAuthentic Project Based Learning using presentation & digital movie making software

Platforms & SoftwarePromethean

iPad App interface & learning apps

Computers – PCs, school laptops, home computers

Microsoft Office

Lucketts Behavior Management System

The Five RulesRule #1 Follow Directions QuicklyRule #2 Raise Your Hand for Permission to SpeakRule #3 Raise Your Hand for Permission to Leave Your SeatRule #4 Make Smart ChoicesRule #5 Make Your Teacher Happy

School Wide Thursday FolderThursday Folder

Graded Assignments

PTA/Office Informational Flyers

Parents need to:Review the folder with their child

Send the empty folder back to school by Friday.

Homework

Study Routines

Nightly Reading!

Tools for Content ReviewStudy Guides for AssessmentsStudy CardsVirginia Studies Interactive NotebookSOL Preparation Materials as needed

Grading & Assessments

Formative Assessments are dailyObservations

Exit Ticket

Quick Paper Assessments

Summative Assessments Given at the Completion of Each Unit

Online Interactive Achievement (online)

Teacher Generated

Rubrics for Writing & Special Projects

A Word About Reading

4th Grade Reading is ALL about COMPREHENSION 4th Grade Reading is ALL about COMPREHENSION

Key ComponentsAuthor’s Purpose

Characterization

Inference

Genera

Reading InstructionIndependent

Read Aloud

Shared Reading w/authentic conversation

Whole Group Mini Lessons/Sills Groups

The Importance ofMath Facts FluencyMastery of Multiplication Facts (1 -12) is key to understanding & applying number sense to mathematical Problem-Solving

Adding/SubtractingLong DivisionTimeFractions & DecimalsComparing/Problem SolvingMeasurement Conversions

Communication

“This Week in 4th Grade”School website/4th Grade

Overview of what we’re studying in school

Upcoming Assessments

Special Events

Student Agenda

Thank you!We are a team, all working together for the success of all students!