Sorry for the omission!
Math:
This week we continued to practice subtraction using large numbers and paid special attention to subtracting over zeros. It may be hard to believe but students are begging for problems with lots of zeros! We also introduced the concept of variables in equations this week and worked on writing number models with variables when solving word problems. In addition we focused on labeling answers to story problems as well. Both of these skills are part of the Common Core Mathematics for grade 4.
As a reminder please consider using the math tutorials on my web site if your child is struggling with a particular piece of math homework. You can find the link right on the first page of my site on the top of the right hand column. The link will take students to a page where video tutorials are embedded for viewing.
Spelling:
This we did not start a new unit. We will be back to our normal schedule next week.
Theme:
This week students finished researching the famous scientist they were assigned from The Fourteenth Goldfish. Students used videos, articles, and books to gather information. I modeled how to write a paragraph and students worked in their partnerships to craft a paragraph about their scientist’s contributions. Now students are working on their final product - their scientist “action figure”.
Each partnership will need to bring a printed picture of their scientist for this project. Many have done this already. Please check in with your child about this.
By the middle of next week we will start our unit on American colonization.
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