Congratulations to our December PRIDE! Winner!
Math Stations this week. How did you solve your problems?
Visitors from our Class Party this last Friday!
Coming Up:
During the week of 1/13, our class will take two reading common assessments and one math common assessment. The purpose of these tests is to provide data for the teachers that will help to drive instruction. The results will not be entered into the grade book. Students are encouraged to do their best and to NOT stress!
- M. 1/20 - No School - Martin Luther King Day
- W. 1/29 - Early Dismissal - Students dismissed at 11:00
- Th. 1/30 - Museum of Science & Industry Field Trip
Spelling - Unit 14 - Soft "g"
This week's list will consist of words that contain the soft "g" sound like fragile and giant. The final TEST for this lesson will be on Friday, 1/17
Reading - Unit 1 - "Courage"
I will introduce a mythology project that focuses on personalized learning. Students may choose to work individually or in a small group to complete a project from a given list. Each group will be assigned a different myth. The project will include a written piece and a presentation. Project details will eventually be posted on Google Classroom if you are interested in viewing the details.
English - Explanatory Writing
We will begin our study of explanatory writing with a look at "hooks". Students will learn about different types of hooks and look for examples of hooks in literature. I will model how to write an original hook while writing a "whole class" essay on why
Lou Gehrig is considered a hero. I will also introduce how to write key ideas. Students will then begin writing their own explanatory essay about who is a hero in his/her life.
Science - Energy Conversions
Our focus in Science this week will be on how to support a claim with evidence. We will look at how to gather evidence through a simulation activity and with a reference book. Then, we will work to write a design argument to help Ergstown solve its blackout problem.
Social Studies-Midwest
We will be studying the Midwest next, but we will take a break from SS for a week or two to do some science catch-up.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) - Managing Strong Feelings
Managing strong feelings is our topic for the week of 1/13. Students will learn that staying in control of your emotions and actions helps you get along better with others and be successful at school. My objective is that students will be able to demonstrate the ability to interrupt escalating emotions, determine a personal "signal", and identify and name strong feelings as they occur.
Family Unit 4 Overview:
This week's list will consist of words that contain the soft "g" sound like fragile and giant. The final TEST for this lesson will be on Friday, 1/17
Reading - Unit 1 - "Courage"
I will introduce a mythology project that focuses on personalized learning. Students may choose to work individually or in a small group to complete a project from a given list. Each group will be assigned a different myth. The project will include a written piece and a presentation. Project details will eventually be posted on Google Classroom if you are interested in viewing the details.
English - Explanatory Writing
We will begin our study of explanatory writing with a look at "hooks". Students will learn about different types of hooks and look for examples of hooks in literature. I will model how to write an original hook while writing a "whole class" essay on why
Lou Gehrig is considered a hero. I will also introduce how to write key ideas. Students will then begin writing their own explanatory essay about who is a hero in his/her life.
Science - Energy Conversions
Our focus in Science this week will be on how to support a claim with evidence. We will look at how to gather evidence through a simulation activity and with a reference book. Then, we will work to write a design argument to help Ergstown solve its blackout problem.
Social Studies-Midwest
We will be studying the Midwest next, but we will take a break from SS for a week or two to do some science catch-up.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) - Managing Strong Feelings
Managing strong feelings is our topic for the week of 1/13. Students will learn that staying in control of your emotions and actions helps you get along better with others and be successful at school. My objective is that students will be able to demonstrate the ability to interrupt escalating emotions, determine a personal "signal", and identify and name strong feelings as they occur.
Mrs. Spakausky's Math Class-Unit 4:Addition, Subtraction & Measurement
Here is an overview of Unit 4.
I've attached some links that might be helpful to you during this unit.
I hope it helps.
Module 1
Unit 4 Pre-Assessment
Work Place Guide 4A Target One Thousand
4A Target One Thousand Record Sheet
Unit 4 Work Place Log
Tiny Squares Grid
Unit 4 Pre-Assessment Student Reflection Sheet
Work Place Guide 4B Add, Round & Compare
4B Add, Round & Compare Record Sheet
Addition Algorithm Practice
Think Before You Add
Addition Strategies Work Sample
Place Value & Addition Checkpoint
Module 2
Subtraction Algorithm Practice
Think Before You Subtract
Subtraction Strategies Work Sample
Work Place Guide 4C Roll & Subtract One Thousand
Roll & Subtract One Thousand Record Sheet
Module 3
Subtraction Checkpoint
Record Measures
Distance Challenge Flyer
Work Place Guide 4D Target Five
4D Target Five Record Sheet
Module 4
Fourth Grade Arm Spans
Arm Spans in Ms. Wu’s Class
Unit 4 Post-Assessment
Family Unit 4 Overview:
Student Book Link:
Home Connections Link:
Home Connections Answer Key:
IXL Skills Practice related to Bridges:
