Grade 4 : GP School

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Homework:

1. Read 20 minutes. Be sure to have your parent sign to show that they know you did your reading.

2. Leveled Reader – Read aloud to parent after you have read it to yourself. Copy and complete the chart about graphic and text features on page 15.

3. Practice Book – pages 302 – 303 (4B only)

Class 4B took two sections of the Lesson 23 Test this morning. They will complete the target vocabulary and comprehension sections tomorrow. Class 4A did not get a chance to start the test today because of schedule changes. They will begin the test tomorrow and finish it on Thursday. Just take your time and read carefully. You will do fine!

Monday, May 30, 2011

Homework:

1. Reread story # 23 (“The Ever-Living Tree”). Be sure you have a very clear understanding about the purpose of the various graphic features. If you are still having problems with it, be sure to check with me in the morning.

2. Study the target vocabulary for Lesson #23. Don’t forget that there will also be questions about using quotation marks correctly and dividing words into syllables.

3. Practice Book – finish page 303 (4A only).

Hi Again,

I forgot to include this information for those students who take German. Ms. Aya reminds you to finish your activity book up to page 57. She also mentioned that you may have a quiz as well about Chapter 5. I am sure you will all do a good job and are already prepared.

Hi All,

There are not too many days left this trimester, so the students have been very busy and will continue to be as we move towards the end of the school year. As you know, I moved the testing date for the Lesson 23 Test to Tuesday, May 31, 2011. We are also doing the end of year MAP Tests on the computers. There is nothing for the students to study in order to prepare for this test. They will take the tests on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. They will probably only take about an hour each day to complete. I will go ahead for the L.A. test unless we just run out of time. The children should study the target vocabulary words for Unit 23 and reread the selection in their text. I will also review with them in class on Sunday and Monday.

Our Super Stars this week are Adham Sakar in class 4A and Tia Hufstetler in class 4B. Both of these students have done very well in math, science, social studies, and language arts. Their other teachers and I agree that they deserve the recognition. Congratulations Adham and Tia!

Homework:

1. Read 20 minutes each night.

2. Leveled Reader – Read aloud to your parent and complete the chart on page 15.

3. Write draft of procedural paragraph. (4B only)

I am including the link for the Unit 26 spelling words in this post. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

Spelling List-U. 26

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Homework:

1. Read 20 minutes.

2. Study for spelling test – Unit 25

3. Practice Book – page 273 – You may write in your practice book or on a piece of A4 paper in your copy book. If you do not have the proper paper, then write in your practice book.

Reminder: Be sure to have a parent sign your planner for reading and studying for the spelling test.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Language Arts Homework:

1. Read 20 minutes. Be sure to get a parent signature.

2. Practice Book – page 271 – Be very neat and tidy when you write in your book. This lesson is about quotation marks, and I know you can do a great job with it.

3. Finish the comprehension questions – # 5, #6, #7

Remember that the link to the questions is on the blog just in case you have lost your copy or didn’t get it back.

Tuesday, May 23, 2011

Homework:

1. Read 20 minutes

2. Leveled Reader – Read aloud to parent. Copy and complete chart on page 15.

3. Comprehension questions # 3 and # 4 only. Both classes complete this assignment. I have attached the questions at the end of this post in case you have lost them or left them at school.

*The Lesson 23 Test for Language Arts will be given on Tuesday, May 31. Both classes have block classes (two periods) on that day, and that gives them more time to complete the test carefully.

Comprehension-Lesson 23

Language Arts Homework:

Sunday, May 22, 2011

1. Read 20 minutes.

2. Practice Book pages 293 – 294

3. Class 4B Only – Complete comprehension questions 1 and 2. Do not do any of the other questions on the page. Be very complete and neat with your answers.

I am attaching the Unit 25 spelling list to this post.

 Spelling List-U. 25

Hi Everyone!

It has been another busy week. We are finished with all of the Arabic testing now. We also took the Lesson 22 Test in Language Arts. The students did a great job, and most of them improved their scores from the last test. Wonderful!! We started a new selection in our reading book. We are reading about the redwood trees in North America. Our main focus for the two weeks will be identifying text and graphic features, demonstrating understanding of the selection, identifying and using the target vocabulary,  using quotation marks correctly in sentences, and writing a procedural composition. Next week we will learn the spelling words for Unit 25 (VV Pattern).

Super Stars this week are Dana Ashraf Afifi in 4A and Hannah Elgharabawy in 4B. Both girls brought up their test scores in language arts by many points. Also Hannah made an extra effort to improve her answers to comprehension questions. She willingly did the assignment over when given the chance and came in for extra help. I am very proud of both of these students!

Homework:

1. Read 20 minutes each night.

2. 4B only –  Design and draw a timeline of the life of the redwood tree. Use colored pencils or crayons, but please do not use markers. Use a ruler and draw your timeline on good, blank paper.

2. 4A only – Write a journal entry for Friday and a journal entry for Saturday. Be sure to proofread what you write and make sure it makes sense and is neat and easy to read.

I will post the spelling words for next week on Friday. Have a lovely weekend!

German:

The students read a story this week and did a dictation. They worked very well and had a good session. There is no homework assigned at this time.