Updated May 1
Math~______________________________
We have begun Chapter 10 of our California Go Math program. We are developing an understanding of
Practice multiplication facts! Division and fractions are extremely difficult when students haven't mastered their multiplication facts! And fractions are extremely difficult when multiplication and division facts are not memorized! Knowing facts up to 12 will make this chapter, and each chapter moving forward, much easier for your child. We have started using the website www.xtramath.org. This is a great website with short lessons for your child to practice every day.
Please check homework nightly! You can access Think Central under our Links page. Think Central gives you and your child access to both their in class math book and the homework book, in addition to videos, activities, and practice games I have assigned.
If your child is in need of extra help with math, I highly recommend Go Math Academy. This website is for kids and parents created by the Go Math publisher. It is a great website with lots of games, videos, and tutorials. Check out the website for more information: http://www.hmhco.com/gomathacademy
Please check homework nightly! You can access Think Central under our Links Page.
Another wonderful resource is Khan Academy. This website has lessons and videos for students and parents. www.khanacademy.com
Here is another math site with instructional videos for parents or students:
http://www.mrmathblog.com/fourth-grade-math.html
Language Arts~____________________________
Unit 6
Big Idea:
Weekly Concept:
Essential Question:
Comprehension Skill: Main Idea
Comprehension Strategy:
Vocabulary Strategy:
Genre:
Write About the Text:
*Students can connect to the Wonders Curriculum online (ConnectEd) through their district portal. Button to portal located on the top of the page The link to the login to Wonders is under the links page! Students have their own login to access their textbooks and other great interactive features of the program. They should know their username and password, we will be using the website and resources at school as soon as we begin using the program next week.
Social Studies~___________________________
In Unit 2 we will learn about European exploration of California and the interactions between the explorers and California Indians. They will learn about the social, political, cultural and economic life and interactions among people of California.
Science~_________________________________
We are beginning Chapter 3 in Science : Students will learn that there are three different types of rocks: Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. They will learn that all rocks are made of minerals and participate in hands on activities and labs that help them comprehend the subject matter. Students are welcome to share rock collections with the class.
Writing~____________________________________
Our writing curriculum is integrated into our new English Language Arts curriculum. Each week we will focus on skills specific to what the students are reading and writing. We will be practicing all types of writing throughout the year - narrative, informational, and opinion. We will be writing in response to what were read throughout the week along with citing text evidence within our writing. For more information on specific writing by Units, contact me.
If you have any questions about what we are working on in class and how you can help them at home, please feel free to email or call ~
Thank you,
Mrs. McKibben
[email protected]
(916)681-8820
Communication Folders:
~Please look for our lime green class communication folders on Tues./Wed.. These folders will go home weekly and will include any school papers, class news and all of your child's work from the previous week.
~Please make sure to look through folder each week and return the folder to school with your child the next day. Any forms to return to me or the school can be placed in the folder for your child to bring back to class.
You can find assignments for download by clicking here
Updated May 1
Math~______________________________
We have begun Chapter 10 of our California Go Math program. We are developing an understanding of
Practice multiplication facts! Division and fractions are extremely difficult when students haven't mastered their multiplication facts! And fractions are extremely difficult when multiplication and division facts are not memorized! Knowing facts up to 12 will make this chapter, and each chapter moving forward, much easier for your child. We have started using the website www.xtramath.org. This is a great website with short lessons for your child to practice every day.
Please check homework nightly! You can access Think Central under our Links page. Think Central gives you and your child access to both their in class math book and the homework book, in addition to videos, activities, and practice games I have assigned.
If your child is in need of extra help with math, I highly recommend Go Math Academy. This website is for kids and parents created by the Go Math publisher. It is a great website with lots of games, videos, and tutorials. Check out the website for more information: http://www.hmhco.com/gomathacademy
Please check homework nightly! You can access Think Central under our Links Page.
Another wonderful resource is Khan Academy. This website has lessons and videos for students and parents. www.khanacademy.com
Here is another math site with instructional videos for parents or students:
http://www.mrmathblog.com/fourth-grade-math.html
Language Arts~____________________________
Unit 6
Big Idea:
Weekly Concept:
Essential Question:
Comprehension Skill: Main Idea
Comprehension Strategy:
Vocabulary Strategy:
Genre:
Write About the Text:
*Students can connect to the Wonders Curriculum online (ConnectEd) through their district portal. Button to portal located on the top of the page The link to the login to Wonders is under the links page! Students have their own login to access their textbooks and other great interactive features of the program. They should know their username and password, we will be using the website and resources at school as soon as we begin using the program next week.
Social Studies~___________________________
In Unit 2 we will learn about European exploration of California and the interactions between the explorers and California Indians. They will learn about the social, political, cultural and economic life and interactions among people of California.
Science~_________________________________
We are beginning Chapter 3 in Science : Students will learn that there are three different types of rocks: Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. They will learn that all rocks are made of minerals and participate in hands on activities and labs that help them comprehend the subject matter. Students are welcome to share rock collections with the class.
Writing~____________________________________
Our writing curriculum is integrated into our new English Language Arts curriculum. Each week we will focus on skills specific to what the students are reading and writing. We will be practicing all types of writing throughout the year - narrative, informational, and opinion. We will be writing in response to what were read throughout the week along with citing text evidence within our writing. For more information on specific writing by Units, contact me.
If you have any questions about what we are working on in class and how you can help them at home, please feel free to email or call ~
Thank you,
Mrs. McKibben
[email protected]
(916)681-8820
Communication Folders:
~Please look for our lime green class communication folders on Tues./Wed.. These folders will go home weekly and will include any school papers, class news and all of your child's work from the previous week.
~Please make sure to look through folder each week and return the folder to school with your child the next day. Any forms to return to me or the school can be placed in the folder for your child to bring back to class.
You can find assignments for download by clicking here