Fourth Grade
2015-2016
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Stonegate Elementary School
2015-2016
What Can I Expect in Fourth Grade?
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ž  Integrated
curriculum
ž  Heterogeneous grouping
ž  Academic peer groups in each class
ž  Fluid & flexible grouping
ž  Consistent data collection through the use of
formative data points in multiple and varied
ways
ž  Measures
of Academic Progress in Math and
Reading (MAP-M/ MAP-R)
ž  Levels
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of Performance coding system:
ES, P, I, N
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Exceptional at the grade-level standard
ž  P:
Meets the grade-level standard by
demonstrating proficiency of the content or
processes for the Measurement Topic
ž  I:
In Progress toward meeting the gradelevel standard
ž  N:
Not yet making progress or making
minimal progress toward meeting the gradelevel standard
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2015-2016
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Report card for K-5
Interims distributed at mid-point of each
Marking Period
Report Cards distributed at end of each
Marking Period
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More in-depth reflection of student progress
across Measurement Topics
Learning Skills: Work Habits and Thinking &
Academic Success Skills (TASS)
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Demonstrating (DEM), Progressing (PRG), Not Yet Evident
(N)
MP1- Collaboration and Synthesis
MP2- Elaboration and Effort/Motivation/Persistence
MP3- Evaluation and Metacognition
MP4- Flexibility and Intellectual Risk Taking
ž  EACH STUDENT IS ASSIGNED A CHROME BOOK WITH
THEIR NUMBER
ž  STUDENTS WILL CONDUCT RESEARCH USING
TECHNOLOGY
ž  STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO TYPE FINAL DRAFT
WRITING PIECES
ž  STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO USE MATH GAMES TO
REINFORCE SKILLS
ž  AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
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Math What Will Your Child Be Learning This Year? Mathematics
Instructional Block
A typical math class
proceeds as follows:
-Warm-Up (Activator)
activity
-Direct instruction and
exploration
-Guided practice and/or
independent practice
-Small group instruction
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Math Marking Period 1:
–  Place value to the millions place – Comparing and rounding numbers within the Millions Place – Adding and subtrac?ng numbers within the millions place – Mul?plica?on and mul?plica?ve comparisons – Mastery of mul?plica?on facts 0-­‐12 Math Marking Period 2:
•  Mul?plica?on up to 4-­‐digit by 1-­‐digit numbers •  Division with and without remainders (up to 4-­‐digit ÷ 1-­‐digit) •  Geometry -­‐ Area and Perimeter (including formulas) -­‐Conversion of measurement units •  Word Problems involving ?me, distance, masses of objects and money Math Marking Period 3:
•  Prime and Composite Numbers •  Frac?ons: -­‐Comparing and Ordering Frac?ons -­‐Mul?plying Frac?ons with a Whole Number -­‐Adding and Subtrac?ng (like denominators) -­‐Measurement to the nearest frac?on •  Geometry -­‐ Lines, line segments Math Marking Period 4:
•  Geometry: -­‐ Polygons, Lines and Angles •  Frac?ons -­‐ Equivalent frac?ons -­‐Addi?on/ Subtrac?on (Unlike Denominators) •  Decimals and Measurement (Metric System) •  Mul?plica?on: 2-­‐digit by 2-­‐digit mul?plica?on using rectangular arrays. •  Four Opera?on Word Problems The image part with relationship ID rId2 was not found in the file.
Language Arts What will your child
be learning during the
Language Arts block?
Reading/ Language Arts
The Language Arts block is
composed of the following
elements:
•  Teacher Read- Aloud
•  Modeled Reading and Whole Group
Instruction
•  Guided Reading (small group
instruction) •  Independent Reading and Task
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Reading
Students will use a variety of texts
throughout the year:
Novels
Junior Great Books (short stories)
Authentic Documents (primary
sources in Social
Studies)
Storyworks and National
Geographic.
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Reading Genres
The following genres will be studied
throughout the year:
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Plays
Poetry
Myths, Fantasy
Autobiographies and Memoirs.
Non-Fiction
(Reading will also be integrated with Social
Vocabulary
Vocabulary skills will include
the knowledge of word parts,
simple root words, and word
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Writing
•  Students will write Informative/Explanatory,
Narrative, and Opinions pieces in each marking
period.
•  Students will be writing across the curriculum.
•  Students will engage in the Writing Process
•  Throughout the year children will write in some of
the following forms:
-opinions
-narratives
paragraphs
-summaries
-informative
letters
-poetry
-writing prompts
Grammar
This year our school-wide focus will be on
writing conventions.
Basic mechanics of writing taught during
the Language Arts block.
-capitalization
-punctuation
-types of sentences
-parts of speech
-proper usage
-proofreading marks
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Word Work
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•  Students will have word work homework assignments using Words Their Way •  Research based •  There may be modifica?ons to the assignment schedule based on the school calendar and grammar homework The image part with
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Words Their Way—A Word Study Program •  Developmental spelling, phonics, and vocabulary
program
•  Based on extensive research literature and
includes stages of development and instructional
levels
•  Provides differentiated efficient, effective
instruction in phonics, spelling, and vocabulary
•  Teachers assess students’ pattern of word
knowledge and then introduce words that fit that
pattern (and that aligns with Curriculum 2.0)
Science
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•  Marking Period One : Ecosystems ( crea?ng building/
observing and maintaining) •  Marking Period Two-­‐Environmental Science with Ecosystems (pollu?on and its effects) •  Marking Period Three-­‐ Weather Pa\erns and Condi?ons, Conserva?on of Ma\er •  Marking Period Four-­‐ Proper?es of Ma\er, Rocks and Minerals The image part with relationship ID
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Health Education
•  Develop healthy ways to communicate •  Components of Social-­‐Emo?onal Well-­‐Being •  The affects of tobacco, alcohol on our bodies •  Product labeling (How to read nutri?on and medicine labels) The image part with relationship ID rId2 was not found in the
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Health ( Continued…)
•  Fire Safety •  Abuse and Assault Preven?on/ Repor?ng •  The Media and its Effects on Body Image •  Nutri?on and Exercise The image part with relationship ID
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Social Studies
•  Marking Period One-
-Geography of Maryland and the United States
-Native Americans of the United States
•  Marking Period Two-Economics (specialization, opportunity cost & decision making)
-European Colonization of North America
•  Marking Period Three-Plymouth, Jamestown and the St. Mary’s Settlements
•  Marking Period Four-Maryland Government (Present and Past)
-The French and Indian War
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More on Science, Social
Studies and Geography…
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•  Children are not responsible for a text book for any of these subjects •  All work should be held in the PROPER sec?on of the binder un?l the unit is completed and the teacher has asked for the sec?on to be cleared The image part with relationship ID rId2 was not found
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Homework
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Student Responsibilities
•  Fill out planner on a daily basis
•  Complete homework neatly and
on time
•  Keep all assignments in correct
section until told to clear
•  Students will receive homework
Homework
(continued…)
Parent
Responsibilities:
•  Check homework nightly
•  Sign planner daily
•  Check backpack every night
for loose papers and notices
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Missing Assignment Sheet
•  Requires that work be completed by the next
school day
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•  Requires parent or guardian signature
•  Follow-up phone call if necessary
•  Indicates that your child is late turning in
assignments which impacts the Learning Skills
section of the report card
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Missed Homework
•  If your child is absent from school one or two days ample
time will be given to complete assignments upon his or
her return.
•  If a child is absent for more than two days due to illness,
teachers will prepare work to be sent home at a parents
request.
•  A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for teachers to
prepare work to be sent home.
•  On an extended absence, due to a trip, your child will keep
a journal of their activities during their trip. Any missed
work will be made up upon return at the teacher’s
discretion.
Field Trips (Tentative)
(We have the best trips!)
•  Montgomery County Agricultural
Farm Park (Close Encounters)
October 13, 2015
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•  St. Mary’s City- Spring 2016
(Social Studies)
Weekly Emails •  Star?ng in October we will be sending home weekly emails instead of sending home a monthly newsle\er •  Please make sure that you have verified your email with your child’s teacher The image part with relationship ID rId2 was not found in
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Party, Party, Party!
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•  There will be a Halloween and Valentine’s
party
•  Birthday celebrations are acknowledged with a
simple snack for each child. The treat will be
passed out at a time that does not interfere
with instructional time (i.e. usually during
snack time or lunch in the cafeteria)
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Wish List
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Clorox Wipes
Paper Towels
Hand Sanitizer
Tissue Boxes
Colored Paper ( 8 ½” x 11”)