Transcript Let’s Talk” Rising 4th Graders

“Let’s Talk”
th
Rising 4
Graders
Christopher Taylor
Caroletta Richardson
Shelly Phillips
What Does It Take To
Be Successful In 4th Grade?
 Be Respectful - To yourself, classmates, teachers and school
staff. Simply put… treat others the way you want to be
treated.
 Be Responsible - Students will be held responsible for keeping
track of their belongings, bringing their completed work to
school on time, and taking responsibility for their actions and
behaviors.
 Be Kind - and Caring towards others.
 Be a Worker! Students are encouraged to apply themselves to
the best of their abilities in their school work. It really will pay
off.
 Be Cooperative - Work as a team. Students are expected to
listen and contemplate other’s ideas as well as group problem
solving and everyday acceptance.
Our Expectations…
We expect every student to come to school
with a positive attitude and a willingness to
learn. We encourage positive reinforcement
for respectful students at school, as well as at
home. When your student has had some
difficulty during the day, the teacher will
inform you with a short note. This will help
keep you informed about daily behavior, and
give you the opportunity to reinforce.
4th Grade Curriculum
 Reading:
– Divided into Four units of study
• Units One and Two center around selections from our Reading Street Anthology
• Unit Three is a Novel Study using Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
• Unit Four is an Inquiry unit focusing on U.S. Immigration
– Ongoing Skills Include:
• Main Idea & Supporting Details
• Text Features
• Making Inferences
• Close Reading
• Authors Purpose/Opinion
• Compare & Contrast Two or More Texts
• Answering Text Dependent Questions
 Social Studies:
– The new Social Studies Curriculum has been designed to be integrated into the Reading/Language
Arts block and the Science Block
• Won’t be taught in isolation
• Will still appear as a separate subject on Report Card
4th Grade Curriculum
 Math:
– Divided into Four Quarters of
Study
• Quarter One – Focus on Place Value,
Computation (+, -, x, ÷), and
Perimeter
• Quarter Two – Focus on Fractions,
Decimals, and Computation (+, -, x, ÷)
• Quarter Three – Focus on
Computation (+, -, x, ÷),
Measurement, Geometry, and
Fractions
• Quarter Four – Focus on Fractions,
Geometry, and Measurement
– Fluency Expectations
• Add & Subtract within 1,000,000
4th Grade Curriculum
 Science:
– Divided into Six Themes
• Theme A is Earth Science
– Shaping the Earth, Earth History,
Environmental Issues
• Theme B is Space Science
– Celestial Bodies
– Why Day and Night Happens
• Theme C is Physics
– Thermodynamics
– Magnetism
– Electricity
• Theme D is Chemistry
– Structure of Matter
– Conservation of Matter
• Theme E is Life Science
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Diversity of Life
Genetics
Evolution
Ecology
• Theme F is Engineering & Technology
– STEM Designs
What Kind of Learning Will Happen?
 Collaboration
– Students will be expected to work in collaborative groups to problem solve
across content areas.
 Performance Based/Hands On Learning Tasks
– Students will design, create, and execute rigorous tasks which demonstrate
their clear understanding of material.
 Opportunity for Real World Experiences
– Field Trips
• Annapolis
• White House Historical Association (In School)
• Red Cross Disaster Relief (In School)
 Art Integration
– Itinerant Art Teacher (Mrs. King)
• Every Three Weeks
• Aligned with Content
– Art Awareness
• Organized by PTA
– Ongoing, In Class Projects
Over the Summer...
• Reading is Essential
– Responding in writing to that reading will also prepare
students for the rigor of 4th grade (Journal Possible)
• Math Fact Practice
– Fluent in Addition & Subtraction
– Practice Multiplication & Division
• Self Advocacy
– Responsible for speaking up and asking for help
• Suggested Valuable Websites:
– www.readworks.org
– www.spellingcity.com
– www.pbs.org/games/reading
– www.firstinmath.com
Supply List
6 Marble
Composition Books
2 Red Pall-Point
Pens
1 Elmer's Glue
Bottle
1 Can of Lysol
Spray
5 Pocket Folders
1 Three ring 2 Inch
Binder
1 Pair of Scissors
3 Glue Sticks
2 Wide Rule Filler
Paper
1 Pack of Six
Dividers
5 Packs of Post-It
Notes
3 Packs of #2
Pencils
1 Soft Pencil Pouch
(No Pencil Boxes,
Please)
1 Box of Crayons
3 Boxes of Tissues
2 Containers of
Lysol Wipes
2 Hi-lighters
4 Rolls of Paper
Towels
Last Names (A-M)
– 1 Bottle of Hand
Soap
1 Hand Sanitizer
Last Names (N-Z) –
1 Box of Large
Ziploc Bags
1 Box Colored
Pencils
2 Large Erasers
1 Twelve Inch Ruler
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact us by phone at Tulip Grove,
(301) 805 – 2680, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
You can also contact us via e-mail:
Mrs. Richardson – [email protected]
Mrs. Phillips – [email protected]
Mr. Taylor – [email protected]
Thanks For Coming!