Practice Correcting Fragments & Run On Sentences

 On both of the websites:

1. Read the text on the page

2. Click on the flower at the bottom of the page to practice on your own

Click Here to Practice Editing Run-Ons!

Click Here to Practice Editing Fragments!

August 26, 2013 Update

A special thank you to those who volunteered to help out with communication folders. I am set for the next month and a half! I'll keep you updated as we need more help around the classroom.

Curriculum Night: Please join us for Curriculum Night this Thursday, August 29th (6-7:30) If you cannot make it, no worries! I'll send home any necessary information in the communication folders.

A message fom the Spanish Department:  Students will take the Spanish test (listening and reading) for the first term the week of Sept 3-6.  Please make sure your student reviews the vocabulary learned for Unidad 1on www.quizlet.com and be sure he/she is present on those days.  ¡Gracias!
*Please email your child's Spanish teacher if you have any questions related to this!

In Reader's Workshop, reading contracts are due on the 29th! We will be focusing on making inferences and finding "just right" books!

In Writer's Workshop, we are in the drafting portion of the writing process. The students are busy writing their first informational piece. We are also focusing on identifying homophones, fragments, and run-ons!

In Social Studies, we are busy learning about six Native American tribes and how they used their environment for survival.

Have a great week! -Miss Ary

Tuesday, August 20th Social Studies In-Class Assignment

Webquest Directions:

We will do a jigsaw activity. You will be divided into groups to find information about your particular Native American Tribe. You will work to find all of the information on the chart. When you have found your information and discussed it with your group, make sure you have all of the information. Then you will go into another group to teach everyone else the information you found so that each group member can complete his chart.

Resources you may use:

Arctic

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/arctic/inuit.html

http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/polar/inuit_image_gallery.html

http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/polar/inuit_culture.html&edu=elem

http://www.native-languages.org/houses.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110072/navigation/native_american_territories.htm

Southwest

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southwest/hopi.html

http://www.bigorrin.org/hopi_kids.htm

http://www8.nau.edu/hcpo-p/FactsForKids.pdf

http://www.ehow.com/info_8413158_hopi-tribe-kids.html

http://www.slideshare.net/agoldfar/the-kwakiutl-presentation

Northwest

http://www.bigorrin.org/kwakiutl_kids.htm

http://www.nhusd.k12.ca.us/ALVE/wow/Northwest%20Cultures/northwest.htm

Plains

http://www.bigorrin.org/pawnee_kids.htm

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1303-american-indians-plains-tribes-and-southeastern-tribes

http://www.native-languages.org/houses.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110072/navigation/native_american_territories.htm

Plateau

http://www.bigorrin.org/nez_kids.htm

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/history/nezperce.htm

http://www.findfast.org/tribes-native-americans/facts-about-nez-perce-native-americans.htm

Southeast

http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southeast/seminole.html

http://www.bigorrin.org/seminole_kids.htm

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1303-american-indians-plains-tribes-and-southeastern-tribes

http://www.native-languages.org/houses.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110072/navigation/native_american_territories.htm

August 19th, 2013 Update

Just a few reminders:

To see what we are learning every term, please visit:

http://fifthavenue.csdecatur.net/curriculum/

->click “Standards-Based Grading for Parents

->click ”Grade 4 Standards”

To see past AR test scores from home, please visit: http://fifthavenue.csdecatur.net/media-center-tabs/-> STAR/AR Tests


To check the level of a book, please visit: http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/


Reading Contracts:
Your child's reading contract is due August 29th. This is an easy way for them to stay on track with the amount of books they are reading. For term one (or the first six weeks of school), your child is required to read at least 3 books, two non-fiction and one fiction.  Your child can take an AR test on their book if it has one, but this is not a requirement.  Once your child has finished their book, they complete the attached "assessment" on the contract, and last, we have a quick conference to discuss the book. This is work they will primarily be completing at home, so be sure and check-in with your child to confirm they are reading at least 30 minutes a night, and completing the book assessments. I'll take care of the conferences at school! 

Weekly Reading Log:
This is a document that the students will be taking to and from school daily in their agenda. In this, they can keep track of the amount of time they are reading at school and at home. 
 

Check back for updates! We have kicked off a fabulous year. -Miss Ary

August 8, 2013 Update

It has been a GREAT kick off to a new year! I love finding out new things about my students every day! 
Here are some updates about what's going on in the classroom:

We have been busy learning about the Learner Profile Traits and what types of characters in our books might exhibit these traits!  The International Baccalaureate learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes.Take a look at the wordle below to find out what these traits are: 

In Social Studies, we are learning how early Native American cultures developed in North America.

 We will also begin focusing on how some of the tribes used their environment to obtain food, clothing, and shelter!

In Reader's Workshop, we are learning how to choose a "just right" book, how to build reading stamina, and how to formulate obtainable reading goals. 

In Writer's Workshop, we have been busy setting up our writing notebook. The students have enjoyed brainstorming their "writing territories" and I have enjoyed sharing mine! Writing territories are any genre, passion, or idea that a student might want to write about during the year. As we continue becoming acquainted with all of the writing procedures, we will be learning more about how to carry out the writing process. Here is some more information on the formal process: 

Check back for updates! As always, contact me with any questions!

Sarah Ary

sary@csdecatur.net