Fourth Grade May Newsletter
Mrs. Aguiar, Ms. Kambies, Mrs. Novick
Reading
Writing
Math
In reading, students will be
reading technical texts that
explain processes to identify
important details. Students
will be able to compare text
structures and explain the
importance of different text
structures. Students will be
using context clues to
determine meanings of
content specific vocabulary
words.
In writing, students will be
researching an inquiry based
science question. They will
be writing informationl
articles based on their
research. Students will be
able to sort and organize
similar facts and use key
details to create an article.
In math, students will be
working with decimals and
will be able to convert them
to fractions, and solve word
problems with decimals.
Students will also be able to
place decimals (up to
hundredths) on number lines
and compare decimals to each
other. Finally, students will
use place value strategies to
multiply 2 digit numbers.
Social Studies
Science
Dates:
May 9- Chorus Concert
In social studies, students will
be comparing the different
colonies in early Maryland.
They will be comparing the
settlements and the laws in
the different colonies.
Students will explain the
economies in the colonies and
how the people adapted to
and used their environment to
benefit themselves.
In science, students will be
exploring and analyzing
different types of rocks and
minerals in our environment.
They will create rocks and
mixtures to observe how
natural components combine
to create compounds.
Students will also be able to
explain how Earth’s surface
changes due to weathering
and erosion.
May 12,13,16, 23-26PARCC testing, Grade 4
May 20- May Fair
May 23- Instrumental Music
Concert
May 30- No School