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Teacher:
Date:
Mrs. Fox
November 24, 2015
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Reading We can write a reflection paragraph
about Sarah, Plain and Tall. We are now reading
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing or Double
Fudge. We will be delving into nonfiction reading
next week.
Language Arts We can solve vocabulary puzzles
using context clues and prior knowledge. Our
Plurals Booklet is complete and can be used to
correctly spell plural words using the rules.
Math We can subtract using the standard
subtraction algorithm with trading. We can check
our subtraction with the addition algorithm.
Science We learned how new bridges are
constructed (example Tappan Zee Bridge in NY).
Social Studies We are learning about the
resources of the NE region. We wrote questions.
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Monday and Tuesday mornings in school orchestra
Tuesday mornings 7:10 a.m. early Orchestra
rehearsal
Tues., Dec. 1 Book Report book is read in its
entirety AND November Reading Calendar is due
Friday mornings - Chorus at 7:45 a.m.
Mon., Dec. 7
Northeast Region Tour is due
Thurs., Dec. 10 Orchestra Concert
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Riley shared information she read about
Plymouth Rock and its history. We looked at
an actual photograph of the rock.
We made Thesaurus Turkeys, finding
synonyms for a word of the student's choice.
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER BOOK REPORT
The book report will be about Tales of a Fourth Grade
Nothing or Double Fudge. Please be sure your child
has finished his/her book by Tuesday, Dec. 1st.
Baseball Review Game - We played baseball
to review the resources of the Northeast,
using student made questions.
Watch for the directions for the project next week.
Northeast States and Capitals - I saw a BIG
improvement on the second test on these
states. I am so proud of all of the students
who improved their grades!
CONFERENCES
It was great being able to meet with each and every
one of you over the past two weeks. Your child has
shown a lot of growth over the last three months.
Please email or call me if you have any questions.
Please review and sign the assignment notebook
each night. We have Assignment Notebook buddies
who are helping to be sure assignments are written in.
Fraction games: We learned to play Fraction
Fortress and Fraction Puzzles.
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