Mrs. Halley Grade 4

Countdown to summer has begun but academics are still happening around here. Short reading and writing unit on poetry. In science students students will make a flashlight and in Social Studies we will readh our final destination, the Oregon territory.

Some Items to Note

• Last week for hot lunch.
• Math: Simple Solutions Workbook: Ms Martin began piloting this program mid-year so don’t be surprised when it is not finished. It would be great practice for students over the summer. We loved the format of this book and grades 3-5 will be using it next year in addition to the math curriculum.
• This week I will send home copies of the beginning and end of the year writing assessment. I will ask the students to share these with you so you can celebrate their growth.
• Hygiene Drive Service Project: We have had a great response so far from both preschool and 4^thgrader.THANK YOU!
• Please sign and return Field Day Permission Slips

Curriculum Notes 

Reading: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations  

RL.4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures (Reader’s Theater) 

Religion: The Rosary and Mary 

Social Studies/Writing: Oregon Trail and written summaries 

Math:  

Science 4-PS3-1. Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object. 4-PS3-3. Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide

Math : Measurement! Have your kids help you in the kitchen with cooking or around the house for future proejcts. This will help deepen the concepts!

The month of May is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. As a class we will pray a decade of the Rosary daily. If students have rosaries at home, I encourage them to bring them to school. We will also focus on our saint of the month Blessed Chiara Luce Badano. Students will be encouraged to be like Blessed Chiara in learning how to resolve conflicts, set goals, and explore the Catholic Social Justice Teaching of Rights and Responsibilities.

Reading: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations

Math: Measurement and Date CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.2

Science 4-PS3-1. Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object. 

4-PS3-3. Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide. 

Writing/Social Studies: Oregon Trail and statements of summary. 

April 25th

WELCOME BACK!

Writing: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Reading: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations

Religion/Science: Earth Day- Care of Creation- Environmental Science. Also make some Alleluia signs to put around the school. 

Religion: Divine Mercy

Social Studies/Writing: Oregon Trail 

Grammar: Ordering Adjectives