ReadyGen Unit IWe are reading the Biography of John James Audubon. We are learning about character traits, settings.
We are learning about new vocabulary words such as migration, hibernation. We have completed Unit 2 Module A and are going on to Unit 2 Module B. The text will begin with, "The Birchbark House" Readers will be able to compare and contrast texts to analyze them.
Here are some helpful links for your child to work on at home to improve their reading comprehension. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ http://www.abcya.com/ http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy/index.htm http://www.storylineonline.net/ http://www.mightybook.com/ http://www.timeforkids.com/ http://www.gigglepoetry.com/ The students are currently examining different types of informational texts. We are also comparing and contrasting two texts using a venn diagram and how to use a rubric to judge our own work. Our finished pieces will include a biography and a report on an animal they chose.
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We have completed chapter 2 of our GoMath program. We will be working on multi-step problem solving throughout the year. In chapter two we are working multiplication and word problems. Please keep reviewing the multiplication tables with your children.
Here are some helpful internet links that your child can use to practice their math skills. http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html http://www.thegreatmartinicompany.com/fractions/fraction-problems-home.html http://www.coolmath4kids.com/ http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/fourth/ http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsmulti.html http://multiplication.com/interactive_games.html Homework should be completed every night. Students are usually assigned a writing assignment and a math assignment.
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Children should be reading for 30 minutes or more every night. Don't forget to log your reading activity.
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