Transcript Teaching and Learning - Mrs. Enders` Class

Curriculum Night
2012 - 2013
Mrs. Enders’
4th Grade Gators
Welcome
Thank you for coming!!
Teaching and Learning
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How I teach
Teaching and Learning
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Styles
 Auditory
 Visual
 Kinesthetic
Teaching and Learning
Learning Styles
 Multiple Intelligences
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Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
Integrated arts
Differentiated Instruction
Teaching and Learning
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Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
Integrated arts
Differentiated Instruction
 Allows students to learn at their individual
level
Math
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Big math concepts in 4th grade
Fractions
 Adding, subtracting, multiplying, comparing
and reducing fractions.
 Converting fractions to decimals
Decimals
 Converting decimals to fractions
 Comparing fractions to decimals
Math
Math
Big math concepts in 4th grade
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Multiplying 3 digit by 2 digit numbers
Finding the area and perimeter of complex shapes
Discovering the relationships between perimeter and area
Measurement Conversions
Such as:
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Centimeters to meters
Inches to feet and yards
Determine median, mode and range
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Average and mean covered in 5th grade
Math
Computation
Banana Split Math
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Banana Split Math will be used to practice computation
Each student works at their own pace.
The amount of problems are modified based on
handwriting speed.
When the entire class passes an operation (addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division) the class earns a
banana split party.
Computation
Homework
As you have noticed students have
math homework every night.
 They correct it together in class and turn
it in.
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Homework
If they don’t turn it in I will give until the
next day to turn it in.
 Then they can complete it during
recess.
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Homework
In addition to daily math homework:
Daily spelling practice
 Reading nightly for 40 min.
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The student’s reading log will be their
planner! Please sign it each night and I will
check it on Fridays.
Occasional project work from a social
studies or science unit.
Writing
Using the “Writing Process”
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Pre-write
Rough Draft
Revise
Edit
Publish
Writing
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6 – Traits Writing
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Ideas
Organization
Voice
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
Conventions
Reading
Reading Instruction will focus on:
 Use of high quality literature
 Comprehension
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Fluency
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Decoding words
Book Clubs to learn Literary Elements
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Rate (words per minute) or smoothness of reading
Accuracy
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Becoming aware of their thinking
Character, plot, setting, theme etc.
Word Work
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Words Their Way to recognize patterns in words
Reading
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Comprehension
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Becoming aware of their thinking
 Target areas
 Making Connections
 Making Inferences
 Questioning
 Visualizing
 Determining Importance
 Synthesizing
 Literary Elements
 Compare Contrast
 Author’s Purpose
 Genres
 Non-fiction Text Features
MSP
Preparing students to take the MSP.
 Cover all of the state standards!
 Teach test taking strategies
 Take practice tests throughout the
year
 Being aware of test parameters
such as understanding the
complexity of the answers
needed. Is a problem multiple
choice or does it require an
answer with a written explanation.
MSP
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Takes place during the first two
weeks of May
Be aware when planning
vacations!
How Many Words do Children
Need to Know?
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
800+
per year
800+
per year
2000-3000
per year
2000-3000
per year
2 new
2 new
6-8 new words
per day
words per day words per day
6-8 new words
per day
Vocabulary
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Every other week we will have a new list of
vocabulary words that are found within
quality literature.
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In class we will complete activities to
become familiar with the meanings of these
words
Social Studies and Science
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Foss Science Kits
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Winter – Water
Spring – Land Forms
PUD Electricity
Social Studies
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Washington State
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Geography
History
Civics
Spelling
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Words Their Way
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Words Their Way is a word study program
that helps students to identify word
patterns to see how words work.
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Students will practice at home and school
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Spelling words will be given on Mondays
the students will be working with the words
for two week and will have a tests on
Friday
Spelling
Discipline Policy
RESPECT
 We have one rule in our class and that is RESPECT.
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Children thrive in a positive environment of
respect. This includes
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Respect for others
Respect for yourself
Respect for the classroom
and school
Respect!
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Every student has the right to know when they step
through the door of our classroom they have the
right to be treated with respect from their teacher
and their peers. They have the responsibility to treat
others, the classroom and themselves with respect!
Respect!
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What if a student chooses to act
disrespectfully
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This would be for more serious acts of disrespect.
Students will receive a reminder and will be asked
to take a time out in the classroom to get it
together.
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Followed by a private discussion
If they continue they will take a time out in another
classroom and fill out a respect form.
Parents will be contacted if the behavior continues.
Finally a referral to the principal for continued
disrespectful or severe behavior.
Extra Information
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Our class website is
www.endersclass.weebly.com
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You can now access it through the Glenwood
Elementary website under teacher pages
www.lkstevens.wednet.edu
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You will receive two report cards for your child
and have two conferences.
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MSP is the first two weeks of May. If at all
possible avoid planning vacations during those
weeks.
Questions?
 Thank
you for coming and being
a partner in your child’s
education!!