1. 4 th Grade 2015 - 2016 Mrs. Polk vpolk@lcps.or gRoom 13 Mrs. Fulton dfulton2@lcps.org Room 10

2. Technology in Use One to the World Authentic Project Based Learning using presentation & digital movie making software Platforms & Software Promethean iPad App interface & learning apps Computers – PCs, school laptops, home computers Microsoft Office

3. Lucketts Behavior Management System The Five Rules Rule #1 Follow Directions Quickly Rule #2 Raise Your Hand for Permission to Speak Rule #3 Raise Your Hand for Permission to Leave Your Seat Rule #4 Make Smart Choices Rule #5 Make Your Teacher Happy

4. School Wide Thursday Folder Thursday Folder Graded Assignments PTA/Office Informational Flyers Parents need to: Review the folder with their child Send the empty folder back to school by Friday.

5. Homework Study Routines Nightly Reading! Tools for Content Review Study Guides for Assessments Study Cards Virginia Studies Interactive Notebook SOL Preparation Materials as needed

6. Grading & Assessments Formative Assessments are daily Observations Exit Ticket Quick Paper Assessments Summative Assessments Given at the Completion of Each Unit Online Interactive Achievement (online) Teacher Generated Rubrics for Writing & Special Projects

7. A Word About Reading 4 th Grade Reading is ALL about COMPREHENSION 4 th Grade Reading is ALL about COMPREHENSION Key Components Author’s Purpose CharacterizationInferenceGenera Reading Instruction Independent Read Aloud Shared Reading w/authentic conversation Whole Group Mini Lessons/Sills Groups

8. The Importance of Math Facts Fluency Mastery of Multiplication Facts (1 -12) is key to understanding & applying number sense to mathematical Problem-Solving Adding/Subtracting Long Division Time Fractions & Decimals Comparing/Problem Solving Measurement Conversions

9. Communication “This Week in 4 th Grade” School website/4 th Grade Overview of what we’re studying in school Upcoming Assessments Special Events Student Agenda

10. Thank you! We are a team, all working together for the success of all students!