Transcript What to expect

“Let’s Talk”
th
Rising 4
Graders
Christopher Taylor
Caroletta Richardson
Daleisha Myers
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 child 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
4th Grade Curriculum
 Writing:
– Divided into Four Units of Study
1. How Writer's Work
2. Author Study of Cynthia Rylant
3. Non-Fiction
4. Feature Article
 Social Studies:
– The new Social Studies Curriculum is designed to integrate
Reading/Language Arts and Science into the course work.
• Focus on the History of Maryland
• Project Based Learning
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:
– Currently 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
– Diversity of Life
– Ecology
• Theme F is Engineering & Technology
– STEM Designs
• STEM Challenges Throughout Each Theme
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
• African American History Museum
• Patuxent River Park (Since 3rd Grade Cancelled)
 Art Integration
– Itinerant Art Teacher (Ms. Manteen)
• Every Three Weeks
• Aligned with Content
– Art Awareness
• Organized by PTA
– Ongoing, In Class Projects
Differentiation
• Students will be placed in flexible groupings for departmentalization.
• We use a variety of things to determine the groups, including:
 SMI  Unit Assessments  Teacher Observations  Historical Data
 Classroom Performance  Benchmark Tests  Placement Tests
 Beginning and End of Year Tests  Previous and Current Grades
 Previous Year Teacher Recommendations
• All groups learn the same curriculum using a variety of manipulatives,
instructional strategies, resources, and materials.
• Throughout the year, teachers will monitor the students academic
performance. Students may float between the groups based on their
need.
• This differentiation ensures we are meeting the needs of all students
across the grade level.
• Once flexible groups start, feel free to contact us with any questions or
concerns.
Differentiation
• T.A.G. services are provided inside the
classroom.
–Students may receive different classwork and
homework than peers in the same class.
• Classwork and homework will not be
“more” work, but project-based and
rigorous according to the PGCPS T.A.G.
guidelines.
• This differentiation ensures we are meeting the
needs of all students across the grade level.
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
• Learning can take place all around us!
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. Myers– [email protected]
Mr. Taylor – [email protected]
Questions?