Grade 4
Weekly Newsletter
November 19 - November 23, 2018
Language Arts
This week the students will be using the class read aloud, Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo, to dig deeper into character traits, scene summaries and envisioning the text in order to read intensely. In writing, many children are ready to develop a believable character and use their plan to draft their story scenes. Lessons on setting out "dialogue", using 'Show, Don't Tell' and paragraphing will be a focus this week.
Math
Students will continue to practice their skills in using the area model to multiply. This week the main focus will be on practising and becoming more comfortable using the partial quotients/ Big 7 strategy to solve division equations/ word problems. Some of these word problem may have remainders and so students will think through what they can do with the remainders. See resource section below.
Science
In Science, we will continue to learn about simple machines- inclined plane, screw, lever, wedge, pulley, and wheel and axel . We will continue to model and describe how applied forces impact motion- even learning about Sir Isaac Newton and his Laws of Motion. Classes will plan investigations by identifying dependent and independent variables.
Announcements
- Tuesday, Nov 20 - NO SCHOOL (Prophet Muhammad's Birthday)
- Friday, Nov 23 - Deepavali Cultural Day ES students are encouraged to dress up in traditional Indian attire.
- Scholastic Orders - please see email from Annie Gillis.
- ES Dress Up Days - plan your days in advance click HERE for dates.
- Water Bottles & Hats - Please check that your child comes to school with their water bottles and hats every morning. Recently, many students seem to be forgetting them at home. Please label their belongings.
Resources
As we continue on our division journey in math, we will be having discussions and practice on what to do with the remainders. Here are some links for round up, drop it (ignore it), and share it
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