Fourth Grade News
From the Desk of Mrs. Brys
Week of April 10-14, 2017
Upcoming Events:
4/10
ISM
4/11
4/12
Music
Art
4/13
P.E
SPELLING
TEST
The Week at a Glance
Spelling: Compound Words
Math: We will begin wrap-up chapter 3: Multiply 2Digit Numbers Students will:
• Multiply by tens
• Estimate products
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Use area models and partial products:
Science: We will continue investigating
matter using the STEM model. Essential
Questions:
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How do states of matter change? What happens
when you add/remove heat from something?
Compare and contrast the particle arrangement
and movement in different states of matter.
Apply what you know about the states of matter
to recognize matter that could have more than
one state.
Social Studies: We will continue our study on
the Midwest region. Throughout this unit,
students will be learning about the
geography, economy, and people of the
southeast.
Writing: Students will be writing an opinion
piece this week. Topic: Should students be
required to get good grades in order to play
sports after school?
Reading: Unit 3: Wk. 5 “That the Spirit” - How
can you show community spirit?
Weekly Concept: Feeding the World
EQ: In what ways can advances in science be
helpful or harmful?
Genre: Informational Text: Persuasive Article
Skill: Author’s Point of View
Comprehension strategy: Reread
4/14
NO SCHOOL
Just a Reminder
IMPORTANT DATES:
4-3 to 4-7: No School: SPRING BREAK!!
4-10: Return to school
Spring Break Tips to keep your minds
working:
1. Work on Dreambox or Moby Max
2. Read a magazine
3. Write about an adventure you had
each day.
4. Create your own popsicle with
different juices.
(Liquid to Solid = Freezing)
5. Draw a picture of something you
find in nature.
6. Go to a park with friends and
family to have a picnic.
7. Create a play with a group of
friends and perform it for your
families!
Have a GREAT
BREAK!!
4th Grade Spelling Words –
Compound Words
Students are invited to self-select their own level of practice. The list they
select will be the list that they practice Word Work activities with during the
week, and the list that they will be tested on. Please help your child in
deciding the list that is the best fit for him/her.
On-Level
fishbowl
lookout
yardstick
desktop
campfire
overhead
waterproof
grandparent
railroad
snowstorm
loudspeaker
bookcase
bedroom
blindfold
newborn
bedspread
yourself
overdo
clothesline
undertake
fishbowl
courtroom
yardstick
heartbroken
campfire
overhead
waterproof
grandparent
teammate
snowstorm
loudspeaker
bookcase
skateboard
blindfold
eyesight
bedspread
undergrowth
gentleman
clothesline
undertake
Above-Level
Challenge/Bonus Words
Two words will be randomly selected for extra credit on the test). These
words are taken directly from this weeks reading vocabulary.
advancements
concerns
agriculture
disagreed
characteristics
prevalent