Week of June 8
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Go Math! Chapter 13
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Mathematics
Go Math! Chapter 13
- p. 719: 1-4
- pp. 724-725: 1-4
- p. 731: 1-4
- p. 739; 1-4
- Work in Smore to produce a published version of your non-fiction writing piece
- https://www.smore.com/students/login
- Group code: KT931220
- Pin Code = Lunch Code
- Work needs to be in published/final draft form by Tuesday, June 16th at the absolute latest. We'll be starting presentations in the Zoom room that day.
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Specialists' Extended Learning Assignments (Optional):
Week of June 1
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Go Math!
Students collect "art" for their non-fiction writing piece. They should draw one illustration and find one image online to accompany each paragraph. These should be saved to a Google Doc in their Google Drive. The students should post these docs to the non-fiction writing assignment when completed.
Science
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Mathematics
Go Math!
- p. 562: 1-3
- p. 569: 1-4
- Log in to Think Central and watch Math on the Spot 10.3 and Math on the Spot 10.4
- After Thursday's math class, log in to Classroom and take the Google Form Quiz.
- Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Intro
- Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
- Drawing Parallel Line Segments
- Classifying Shapes by Line and Angle Type
- Classifying Shapes by Lines and Angles
- Identify Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
- Draw Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
- Classify Shapes by Lines and Angle Types
- Properties of Shapes
- Record your own #ClassroomBookADay
- Listen to/Read “Sadie’s Game” in Wonders" at least twice this week.
- Listen to/Read "“Mamma, I’ll Give You the World” in Wonders p. 362 or in Wonders online.” Read aloud from this selection for at least five minutes to practice reading fluency.
- Complete the Vocabulary Practice assigned in Wonders.
- Take the end-of-week assessment on Thursday afternoon or Friday. It is a Google quiz/form that is posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
Students collect "art" for their non-fiction writing piece. They should draw one illustration and find one image online to accompany each paragraph. These should be saved to a Google Doc in their Google Drive. The students should post these docs to the non-fiction writing assignment when completed.
Science
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Specialists' Extended Learning Assignments (Optional):
Click HERE to access the Clough Specialists' assignments to extend learning for fourth-graders.
Week of May 26
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Go Math!
Students write one paragraph (each 5-7 sentences) for subtopic three. The focus for paragraph two is the second subtopic. An exemplar is posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
Science
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Mathematics
Go Math!
- p. 551: 1-6
- p. 557: 1-4
- Log in to Think Central and watch Math on the Spot 10.1 and Math on the Spot 10.2
- After Wednesday's math class, log in to Classroom and take the Google Form Quiz.
- Terms and Labels in Geometry
- Lines, line segments, and rays
- Recognize angles
- Acute, Right, Obtuse Angles
- Identify points, lines, line segments, rays and angles.
- Draw rays, lines, and line segments
- Angle types
- Recognize angles in figures
- Go to the HOMEROOM Classroom and listen to one #ClassroomBookADay each day.
- Listen to/Read "Read/Listen to “Sing to Me” and “The Climb” in Wonders" at least twice this week.
- Listen to/Read "Read/Listen to “Swimming to the Rock” and “The Moondust Footprint” in your anthology (p. 356) or in Wonders.” Read aloud from this selection for at least five minutes to practice reading fluency.
- Complete the Vocabulary Practice assigned in Wonders.
- Take the end-of-week assessment on Thursday afternoon or Friday. It is a Google quiz/form that is posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
Students write one paragraph (each 5-7 sentences) for subtopic three. The focus for paragraph two is the second subtopic. An exemplar is posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
Science
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Week of May 18
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Go Math!
Students write two paragraphs (each 5-7 sentences). Focus for paragraph one is the first subtopic. The focus for paragraph two is the second subtopic. An exemplar is posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
Science
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Mathematics
Go Math!
- p. 529: 1-5
- p. 535: 1-5
- Log in to Think Central and watch Math on the Spot 9.6 and Math on the Spot 9.7
- After Wednesday's math class, log in to Think Central and take the Chapter 9 Math Test.
- Decomposing Hundredths
- Watch Khan Academy Video Comparing Decimals
- Decomposing Fractions
- Order Decimals and Fractions
- Go to the HOMEROOM Classroom and listen to one #ClassroomBookADay each day.
- Practice your line(s) in our class play each day. The script is available in the ELA Classroom.
- Check your schedule and the posted rehearsal and recording schedule and make sure you can make it to your assigned Zoom sessions.
- Listen to/Read "Wonders of the Night Sky" at least twice this week.
- Listen to/Read "Why does the Moon Change Shape?” Read aloud from this selection for at least five minutes to practice reading fluency.
- Complete the Vocabulary Practice assigned in Wonders.
- Take the end-of-week assessment on Thursday afternoon or Friday. It is a Google quiz/form that is posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
Students write two paragraphs (each 5-7 sentences). Focus for paragraph one is the first subtopic. The focus for paragraph two is the second subtopic. An exemplar is posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
Science
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Specialists' Extended Learning Assignments (Optional):
Click HERE to access the Clough Specialists' assignments to extend learning for fourth-graders.
Week of May 11
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Go Math!
Students generate 3 subtopics based on the research done on their non-fiction topic. They will type their subtopics into a Google Doc shared with them in the ELA Classroom.
Science
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Mathematics
Go Math!
- p. 509: 8-16
- p. 515: 1-7
- pp. 521-522: 1-7
- Login to Think Central and watch Math on the Spot 9.4 and Math on the Spot 9.5
- At the end of the week, login to Think Central and take the Mid-Chapter CheckPoint
- Visually Adding Fractions 7/10 + 13/100
- Adding Fractions
- Graphing Hundredths from 0 to 0.1
- Identify Hundredths on the Number Line
- Decimals on a Number Line
- Write Decimals and Fractions Greater Than 1
- Relate Decimals and Fractions in Words
- Write Fractions as Decimals
- Go to the HOMEROOM Classroom and listen to one #ClassroomBookADay each day.
- Practice your line(s) in our class play each day. The script is available in the ELA Classroom.
- Listen to/Read "A Telephone Mixup" at least twice this week.
- Listen to/Read "The Moon Over Star" at least twice this week. Read aloud from this selection for at least five minutes to practice reading fluency.
- Complete the Vocabulary Practice assigned in Wonders.
- Take the end-of-week assessment on Thursday afternoon or Friday.
Students generate 3 subtopics based on the research done on their non-fiction topic. They will type their subtopics into a Google Doc shared with them in the ELA Classroom.
Science
Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom
Social Studies
Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the HOMEROOM Google Classroom.
LINK to suggested WORKFLOW CHECKLIST. Families should schedule student work to accommodate family schedules and your own knowledge of what works best for your child.
Specialists' Extended Learning Assignments (Optional):
Week of May 4
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Tuesday - 9.2 Share and Show and On Your Own Problems 1-7 p. 503
Wednesday 9.3 Share and Show Problems 1-7 pp. 508-509
Mathematics
- Please complete the below assignments in the GO MATH! workbook.
Tuesday - 9.2 Share and Show and On Your Own Problems 1-7 p. 503
Wednesday 9.3 Share and Show Problems 1-7 pp. 508-509
- Watch the GO MATH! Math on the Spot videos 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3
- Watch the LearnZillion video posted in the MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM
- Watch the Khan Academy videos posted in the MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM
- Complete the Khan Academy practice problems posted in the MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM
- Complete the ASSISTment posted in the MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM
- Go to the HOMEROOM CLASSROOM and read/listen to at least ONE #ClassroomBookADay with me. Comment on the book you read. Your insightful comment is your proof that you read/listened to the book.
- 1. Review the vocabulary for the week by moving through the vocab presentation and reading and thinking with care.
- 2. Complete the vocabulary practice "activity" in Wonders.
- 3. Listen to/Read "Time Specs 3000" at least two times. Use it to practice a little reading fluency too.
- 4. Listen to/Read "LaRue for Mayor" at least two times. Read aloud for at least five minutes to practice your reading fluency.
- 4. Take the End of the Week Assessment. You will be allowed to correct your answers as you go.
- 5. All of the games in Wonders are fourth-grade level and are appropriate for you to play at any point this week when you have free time.
- NON-FICTION WRITING - Last week you had to find 3-5 URLs (web addresses) that would link to "easy for you to understand" websites on a topic of your own INTEREST. This week, go back into that document you created and click on each link. On your doc, add three facts that EACH website taught you about your topic. Write the facts using your own words. In other words, it is not okay to copy and paste the author's words into your doc. That is kind of like stealing. I recommend trying to sum up one of your sites each day. Also, try not to repeat facts too much although you may see similar facts showing up on each of your websites. Please see the example I have provided in the ELA CLASSROOM. If last weeks assignment was not done, you'll need to complete it before you begin this week's work.
- Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the Homeroom Google Classroom
- Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the Homeroom Google Classroom
Specialists' Extended Learning Assignments (Optional):
Week of April 27
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Mathematics
- Watch the Math on the Spot videos (8.3, 8.4, and 8.5) posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom to expand learning.
- Watch the LearnZillion videos posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom to expand learning.
- Complete daily Go Math! Share and Show activities, as posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom. These should be completed right in the student's workbook for unit 8.
- Complete a couple of Khan Academy practice activities. The students will receive immediate feedback and have access to hints and videos that can guide their learning. These assignments are posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom.
- Take the Go Math! Chapter 8 Test. I strongly advise that students wait till after our Mathematics Zoom on Thursday to complete the test.
- Students will compile a collection of 3-5 URL's that provide good research resources that they can use to learn about a topic of their own choice.
- Students will listen to/read "A World Without Rules" at least two times.
- Students will complete the "A World Without Rules" Google Form to practice their strategies/skills.
- Students will read "See How They Run" on pp. 271-281 of their Wonders reading anthology. The selection should be read at least twice. Children should read at least a few pages aloud to practice reading fluency.
- Students complete the "See How They Run" Vocabulary/Comprehension Assessment (Google Form).
- Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the Homeroom Google Classroom
- Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the Homeroom Google Classroom
Specialists' Extended Learning Assignments (Optional):
Week of April 13
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Mathematics
- Watch videos posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom to expand learning.
- Complete daily Go Math! Share and Show activities, as posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom in the student's workbook for unit 8.
- Complete some digital Go Math! activities through the Think Central website. Activities have been outlined in the Mathematics Google Classroom. Children will see their assignments listed under "To Do" when they log into Think Central.
- Complete a couple of Khan Academy practice activities. The students will receive immediate feedback and have access to hints and videos that can guide their learning. These assignments are posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom.
- OPTIONAL: Students can take advantage of an Independent Study of these standards. There is no deadline for this work although it is recommended that students complete it by May 1st. The independent study is posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom. Students can work at their own pace.
- Students will create a poster as part of our study of figurative language. This is one of three mini-projects that will culminate our Tuck Everlasting unit. Project details are posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
- Students will write a short opinion piece. Should Winnie have chosen to drink the water? Children are asked to take a stance and share their opinion. Opinions should be backed up with a minimum of three reasons and examples. This assignment is posted in the ELA Google Classroom.
- Become a news reporter. Students will read an recent article from the Mendon-Upton Town Crier. Then, they'll choose from a number of headlines (or propose his or her own) having to do with events in Tuck Everlasting. They'll write a news article for "Treegap Times" as if they were real news reporters. Project details are available in the ELA Google Classroom.
- Participate in the Mystery Science lesson posted in the Homeroom Google Classroom
- Participate in a Scholastic Social Studies lesson posted in the Homeroom Google Classroom
Specialists' Extended Learning Assignments (Optional):
Week of April 6
Assignments:
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Mathematics
- Watch the videos and explore the resources in the Mathematics Google Classroom section titled, "Videos and Resources to Support Learning".
- Complete the Go Math! problems as outlined in the Mathematics Google Classroom. One set is due on Tuesday and one set is due on Wednesday in time for our Zoom sessions. Students can come to Monday's extra help session where we will work on the problems together. There are 11 short "Share and Show" problems total in these two assignments.
- Complete the Khan Academy problem sets. There are three sets of problems. Each set includes 4 problems. Students will get immediate feedback when they submit their answers. They can ask for tips or watch videos to facilitate their learning.
- Complete the ASSISTment. There are approximately eight questions to be answered. Students can come to the Thursday 10:00 AM extra help session to receive support.
- Monday: Read/Listen to Chapters 21 and 22 in Tuck Everlasting. Answer the first two quiz questions in the Comprehension Check Google Form.
- Tuesday: Read/Listen to Chapters 23 and 24 in Tuck Everlasting. Answer the second two quiz questions in the Comprehension Check Google Form.
- Wednesday: Read/Listen to Chapter 25 and the Epilogue in Tuck Everlasting. Answer the final two quiz questions in the Comprehension Check Google Form.
- Thursday: Choose a simile, metaphor, or an example of personification found anywhere in the book Tuck Everlasting. Complete the Google form titled; "Figurative Language".
- Participate in the Mystery Science mini-lesson posted in the Homeroom Google Classroom.
- Watch a video posted in the Homeroom Google Classroom and answer questions to show what you know.
Specialists Extended Learning Assignments (Optional):
Click HERE to access the Clough Specialists' assignments to extend learning for fourth-graders.
Click HERE for information on how to access the ART and MUSIC SeeSaw page.
Click HERE for information on how to access the ART and MUSIC SeeSaw page.
Week of March 30th
Really nice to do...
Assignments will all be posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom, ELA Google Classroom and the Homeroom Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Mathematics
- Watch the videos and complete the "Try It" exercises in the student math notebook.
- Khan Academy Exercise - Complete the 7-problem activity titled, "Equivalent Fractions" and watch the extra help videos as needed. The students will receive immediate feedback on their progress.
- Complete the ASSISTments exercise titled, "Using Visual Fraction Models - Set A" I will provide feedback on this work once it is complete.
- Complete the Go Math! exercises outlined in Classroom. There are 4 "Share and Show" exercises to complete. While there are only a few problems in each exercise, I recommend completing one exercise each day so that you don't fall behind or become overwhelmed. You will share your solutions in this week's Zoom sessions.
- Read along as you listen to me read chapters 16-20 in Tuck Everlasting.
- Complete the Google Form which is a comprehension check. The students will receive feedback once it is complete.
- Watch a video titled The History of Earth and write down three important things you learned from watching in a Google form.
- Examine a world map from 1508. Fill out a Google Form stating what the student NOTICES and what the student WONDERS.
Truly optional...
Mathematics
- Play the game Close to 1,000 and send me a pic of one of your solutions.
- Cuisenaire Rods and Fractions - Play around with virtual rods and generate equations to show what you've discovered.
- Read an article about how pencils are made.
- Read about the Amazing History of Dogs!
Specialists' Extended Learning Assignments
Click HERE to access the Clough Specialists' assignments to extend learning for fourth-graders.
Week of March 23rd
Really nice to do...
Your assignments are posted in the Mathematics Google Classroom and the ELA Google Classroom.
Mathematics
Remember, this work is not being graded. As is always the case in our classroom, you should do your best! We can chat about these concepts on Zoom on Tuesday or Thursday.
Reading/Writing
Mathematics
- Please move through a lesson on Equivalent Fractions. We have been informally working with equivalent fractions for weeks now. Begin by watching the two Khan academy videos and the video titled, "Finding Equivalent Fractions with Models and Equations 4.NF.1". Remember, when watching a video, you can pause it to give yourself think time and you can back it up to hear information again. You can watch the videos multiple times.
- Next, grab some construction paper, scissors, and writing tools and follow the steps on the video, "The Coolest Hands-On Fraction Activity Ever!" You can use copy paper if you don't have construction paper. You can even color your paper if you want.
- Once you have made your Fraction Kit, open the document titled "Equivalent Fractions 4.NF.A.1" and use your kit to answer the questions.
- Next, click on the Khan academy practice titled, "Equivalent Fractions, (fraction models) (practice). There are four quiz-type questions there. Try them out. I am not going to be receiving results so no biggie if you get one wrong. Do your best. If you struggle, you can watch videos to help.
- Finally, if everything is going swimmingly and you think you understand equivalent fractions, open the Google Form titled, "Equivalent Fractions" and answer the questions there.
Remember, this work is not being graded. As is always the case in our classroom, you should do your best! We can chat about these concepts on Zoom on Tuesday or Thursday.
Reading/Writing
- Listen to the recording of Chapters 11-15 this week.
- Then, complete the Google form sharing your thoughts on the reading.
- Join our Zoom meeting on Thursday at noon if your able. We'll discuss Tuck.
Truly optional...
Mathematics
This assignment is truly optional. It is FUN and enriching. We can talk about it in our Zoom meeting if you'd like.
Please email me if you have questions about any of this optional work.
This assignment is truly optional. It is FUN and enriching. We can talk about it in our Zoom meeting if you'd like.
- The PBS site linked offers interactive Cuisenaire Rods that you can manipulate to solve problems very much like the Cuisenaire Rod puzzles that I introduced to the class on our last Friday together.
- You can print out the Cuisenaire Paper and cut out your own set of rods.
- Then, use these rods to work through the problems in the doc titled, "Investigating Equivalent Fractions".
- Think about writing an opinion piece using the format we've been using in school. (Topic sentence, three reasons with examples, concluding sentence.) Think about remote learning and the idea of ASL days. How do you feel about them this week? What are your reasons? What examples can you give to support your reasons?
- Then, in a week or two, write about remote learning and ASL days again. Do you think your opinion will change over time?
Please email me if you have questions about any of this optional work.
Week of March 16th
Really nice to do...
- Help your child to log into his or her gmail. You can find login and password into on the "School Closure Updates and Resources" tab.
- Help your child log into Google Classroom. You can either accept the invitations sent to your child's email or you can join a class by using the following codes. Homeroom: mdujmo2 ELA: cwbyun5 and Mathematics: zuxy3vi
- I have uploaded a little video for the students in the Homeroom class. Ask your child to watch the video and comment back to me.
- Visit the Zoom website and help your child sign up for an account using his or her school email.
- Help your child join our class Zoom meeting at noon on Thursday if you're able.
- Suggest that your child complete the two day's worth of ASL Day work that has been sent home this week. Overviews can be viewed here: ASL Day 2 ASL Day 3
- Encourage at least 30 minutes of daily reading.
- Encourage math fact fluency practice (5-15 minutes daily depending on your child's current fluency).
Truly optional...
- Encourage your child to explore chapter 12 of Go Math! and to work his or her way through lessons one and two.
Please reach out to me with ANY questions or concerns. I want to support you and your student in any way that I can.