A child is like a rosebud A child is like a rosebud. Not all rosebuds bloom at the same time but each one is as beautiful as the other. -Author Unknown

Welcome to Fourth Grade Curriculum Night

Fourth Grade Teaching Team Miss Kim Cornelissen Mrs. Jayne Kelly Mrs. Monika Petrous

Fourth Grade Specials Teachers Mrs. Clos: Art Mrs. Steimel Spanish Mr. Mark Cavataio: Physical Education Mrs. Teresa Kniseley: Vocal Music Mrs. Claudia Rzepka: Media

HAC We are excited to use HAC reports for the 2015-2016 school year. If you have not set up your HAC account, please see Miss Opron in the computer lab, after the presentation.

Report Cards Fourth grade begins the use of traditional grades. A - Excellent Progress B - Good Progress C - Fair Progress D - Unsatisfactory Progress E - Not Progressing Plus: Strong Development Check: Satisfactory Development Minus: Skill needs improvement

Assignment Books Informs you of homework each day Used for Communication Please sign everyday, in addition to math homework

Homework Homework is due the next day, unless otherwise noted. Homework is a percentage of the overall grade. What should homework look like in 4th grade?

Math Expressions You will notice: There are no study links. The homework book comes home every night. It will be imperative that this book returns to the classroom the next day. “Remembering” pages are done in class and at home to support the previous lessons There are fewer units, but they are more in-depth. This is NOT a spiral-type program. Importance of Math Talk Promotes and integrates Cultures of Thinking

Math Expressions: Common Core Place Value and Multi-digit Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Whole Numbers Division with Whole Numbers Equations and Word Problems Measurement Fraction Concepts and Operations Fractions and Decimals Geometry

Reader’s Workshop Readers’ Workshop format includes: Whole class mini-lesson Small group instruction Leveled independent/teacher support reading Making Meaning Incorporates Cultures of Thinking, importance of talk, learning from others Small Group Instruction Students meet with teachers based on ability or skill level Alternate between strategy groups and book clubs Homework No nightly reading logs, but students are expected to read quality literature 20- 25 minutes per night Weekly reading homework supports state standards. and 4th grade reading skills

Writer’s Workshop Oakland Schools MAISA Writing Units Writing genres include: personal narrative, literary essay, poetry, test-taking strategies, informational writing, persuasive essay, and content-based paragraph writing. Our workshop includes: Whole Group Mini-lessons Independent Writing, supported by 1-on-1 and small group conferencing Sharing/Publishing Grading is based on daily writing entries, incorporation on mini-lessons in daily writing, final drafts, and content area writing, as well as, spelling and grammar.

Word Study Spelling inventory at the start of the year Three tests that focus on different skills(approaching, meets, exceeds) Weekly tests- Students should be practicing nightly

Grammar Houghton Mifflin grammar materials Sequential and aligned with common core 1-2 concepts introduced and reinforced monthly Homework will be sent home, if not completed in class.

Social Studies Michigan: Geography of Michigan Michigan and it’s First People Different Worlds Meet War and Growth Michigan and the 20th Century How Michigan Works (Economics and Government) Field trip to the state capitol and museum in Lansing: Date in June…to be determined

Science Mixtures & Solutions Earth Materials Electricity & Magnetism Environments CLAIM EVIDENCE REASONING

Technology Project-based learning iPad and laptop use Social studies and science curriculum iPad and laptop use Applications/websites Keynote, Office 365 vs. Google Drive Words per minute: approximately 30

Weebly wass4thgrade.weebly.com

Building Relationships 1ST GRADE BUDDIES Mrs. Kelly & Miss Naugle Miss Cornelissen & Mrs. Dipzinski Mrs. Petrous & Miss Fragomeni We meet twice per month. WOLF PACKS

We look forward to a positive, productive learning year. . Thank You For Coming! We look forward to a positive, productive learning year. .