Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Stop!  Grammar Time!

Short and to the point today...
Library time -- could study for the science test, complete/organize the grammar packet, study for math, study for states & capitals or read for pleasure.

Spelling test....

We spent a great deal of time going over the grammar packet and discussing the grammar rules that will be on tomorrow’s theme 5 test.
Reminder the theme 5 test is tomorrow!!
CLICK HERE IF THEY NEED THE STUDY GUIDE AGAIN


Math:
We reviewed last night’s lesson on surface area.  The students seemed to do amazingly well!!  
Tonight’s and tomorrow’s homework is working on the Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 pretest.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE PDF VERSION OF THE STUDY PACKET
Students can also work on the exact same test on-line.  

Science review for 4th Grade:
Students worked independently on reviewing key science concepts covered during the 2009-2010 school year.  At the end of doing their research/learning, they had to complete some handouts to ensure they understood the material.
Here is the list of movies.

Cargo rotation -- prepositional phrases;  we took a L.A. assessment a while back and our classes came back as needing more prepositional phrase work.

Wilmott rotation -- science test

Spring photo day is tomorrow.   If a student doesn’t have a check and completed form, they don’t take photos.  If the envelope from Monday was misplaced, you can pick one up in the morning with Mrs. Bastida.

No poetry today so I did not assign a poem today.  We will review last night’s poem tomorrow.

Kind regards,
Mr. Hubbard

Homework for the week:
Spirit Week:
Thursday -- Spring Picture Day has ruined and ended the dream of Crazy Hair Day.    
Friday -- Kids Dress like Teachers --- “Sweater vests,”“Hawaiian Shirts,” or “any shirt with blue” are strongly encouraged :)

Math:
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test prep (on-line and print out) handed out on Wednesday BUT DUE FRIDAY
Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 test due on Friday

Theme 5 test is on Thursday

Study for the States and Capitals Test
May 12th is the first test.

Famous Americans
Those who had their rough draft grades returned upon returning from spring break have until Tuesday, April 26th to complete.
Those who received afterwards, have their due date written on their rough draft (everyone was given 2+_ weeks);

Poem per day -- read a poem, reflect on the message(s) of the author and point out well written metaphors, analogies or descriptive writing.  NO POEM ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Here is the link with the poems.

Free Write due Friday:
What things can you personally do that will put yourself in a position to succeed on the May tests?  
This is a serious topic.

May Testing Review:
If you would like your child to begin reviewing “all” of the released test questions, CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE RELEASED QUESTIONS

Here is another link that may be useful, just choose “sample questions” and the section/grade level.    CLICK HERE

The blueprints are very useful so your students can understand which specific question they will be tested on.   CLICK HERE FOR THE BLUEPRINTS