Week in Review 1/30 - 2/3

Hello 4th grade families! I am thrilled to be able to update our classroom blog for the remainder of the year! The class and I have been having a great time learning together. We had an awesome week!

Math:

We learned about mixed numbers and improper fractions this week. We have been working hard to learn how to add and subtract mixed numbers using math tools like fraction strips, drawing models and number lines. We have also been practicing how to rename mixed numbers as improper fractions and rename improper fractions as mixed numbers. We have learned a great deal of math concepts this week. We will be continuing to practice these skills next week! I will be sending home a study guide at the beginning of the week to review for our assessment on Friday 2/10.  

Don’t forget that you can refer to your pearson account for math tools, extra help or extra practice! Don’t hesitate to email me for the login information!  

Reading:

We have started reading a historical nonfiction book called Snow Treasure, by Marie McSwigan. We don’t want to put it down! During the read aloud lessons, we have been identifying figurative language in the chapters. One of our favorite lessons this week was finding onomatopoeia's! We have also been using our summarizing skills to write brief summaries of each chapter as a class. We are eager to keep reading to find out more about this exciting adventure!

Writing:

Everyone in the class has created a thesis for our essay writing lesson. Each student has thought of an interesting topic of their choice. Each student has been thinking of main ideas to write about that support their thesis. Everyone has been working hard during this brainstorming process!

Social Studies:

All of the fourth graders have been researching for their D.C Project this week. We also made the project flip books to work on at home. Our last day of research in the classroom will be Monday 2/6. Don’t forget the due date is Thursday 2/16. I am excited to see the final products!

Optional Work: Students have the option to create a 3D model of a D.C. monument of their choice. They can bring them in and show them to the class!