Grade 4
Weekly Newsletter
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2018
Language Arts
This week, we will begin our Realistic Fiction reading and writing units. In Reading, we’ll be reviewing expectations for independent reading and add onto our thinkmarks with a focus on character traits and change. In writing, students will be examining mentor texts to identify features of realistic fiction writing.
Math
Students will be finding the multiples of a number, using various strategies including skip counting. They will be demonstrating their understanding of factors and multiples of whole numbers. As well, students will be exploring the use of the area model for solving multi-digit multiplication.
Science
We are launching our Force and Motion, Science unit by investigating a phenomena, and asking ourselves how do various forces impact the motion of objects? Our next step is to find out more about applied forces and how they create a balanced or unbalanced force. We will be asking the following questions throughout the unit:
How do various forces impact the motion of objects?
How can force be applied or changed to make work easier?
How does the transfer of energy impact the motion of an object?
How does the design process help us find solutions to our problems?
Announcements
- Wednesday, October 31st will be the elementary Halloween Dress up Day (School Policy: NO weapons, NO masks, NO scary costumes)
- No School Tuesday, Nov. 6- Deepavali Holiday
- We will be starting a new home learning choice board next week- check it our here!
As many classes introduce the area model, here are a few resources that may help you help your child and YOU! understand this strategy.
- Using the area model ( two digit numbers x single digit)
- Multiplying two digit numbers
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