Dear Families,
In class, we have been working on the following:
- Reading:
We will continue to map fiction texts as we move into creating characteristic
charts that define the different parts of the story arc. This will help students internalize the
infrastructure of fiction stories.
All the while, we are deepening our understanding of texts by
analyzing and discussing what is happening in the story and what it means
to us, as a reader. Each week we
read Time for Kids magazine,
discuss the current events, and complete a comprehension quiz covering the
magazine’s content. We are reading
and responding to a variety of texts.
- Writing:
Students have been working on letter writing. We are also analyzing personal
narratives in order to be able to effectively write our own.
- Math: We
have been working hard at long division. We are just beginning
fractions. Please continue to practice math facts, and incorporate
long division and 2x2 digit multiplication at home.
- Science:
We’ve concluded our weather unit, and are encouraging the students to
continue checking the weather each day. Next week, your fourth grade
scientists will begin a unit about landforms, weathering, erosion and
deposition. When they return from Thanksgiving, we will begin a unit
on soil components and properties.
- Social Studies:
In Social Studies, we will continue studying Native Americans. Afterward
we will study early explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Robert
LaSalle, Francisco Coronado and Cabeza de Vaca.
Reminders:
- November 27 - 29:
School Holiday
As the holiday season approaches, we would like to
take this opportunity to tell you how truly thankful we are for all that we
have been blessed with this school year.
We are so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful learning community. Thank you for making Frostwood such a warm
and friendly place. We appreciate your
friendly smiles, kind words, and positive comments. Thank you for everything
that you so generously contribute to our school. All of the volunteer time, popcorn, books,
delicious meals, and sweet treats are greatly appreciated. Above all, thank you so much for the
encouragement and support you give us and your children everyday. The life
lessons that you teach them is reflected daily in their sweet personalities and
giving nature. We truly love our job and we feel so thankful
to work with your wonderful children.
We wish you all a very safe and happy Thanksgiving!
J
Fourth Grade Teachers
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