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