Monday October 31, 2016

Good afternoon everyone, 

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. This morning we had a rehearsal for Language Festival/Student Showcase and then a grammar lesson on the pronouns I and Me. Afterwards during Math, we learned how to write and solve equations. I was impressed with how quickly everyone picked up on the concept and so we were able to have some fun with our individual whiteboards and a learning competition. During Science we did an interactive lesson and students spent ECA doing some review practice from the lesson.

Have a wonderful evening and see you all tomorrow!

HOMEWORK:

LANGUAGE: 

*English Workbook page 102

*Please sign your vocab quiz and do the corrections.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

*WWI and Treaty of Versailles Quiz tomorrow


MATH:

*If you didn't finish in class, please finish page 32 and any corrections for homework

*Keep up the IXL practice with variables, a chapter 5 test is coming up soon!

* Chapter 5 Math Test (Lessons 1-6) this Friday November  4
http://grade4disk.blogspot.tw/2016/10/chapter-5-algebraic-reasoning-study.html

***The word of the day is LOVE!***

Chapter 5 Algebraic Reasoning Study Guide

Chapter 5 Algebraic Reasoning Study Guide

IXL PRACTICE:   www.ixl.com 

Mixed Operations F.10 

Variable Expressions G.1-G.5

Functions H.1-H.4

Lesson 5.1 Algebra: Order of Operations

*I can use the order of operations to simplify expressions. (BEDMAS)

*          Brackets

            Division                      

            Multiplication 

            Addition

            Subtraction

*Vocabulary: expression, order of operations, parentheses

*          Simplify means to show your work for each step.

                                    6 x (8-5) + 7

                                    6 x 3 + 7

                                    18 + 7

                                    25

           

Lesson 5.2 Words into Expressions

*I can use variables to write expressions

*Vocabulary: variable, expression

*Remember, that multiplication can be shown in 3 ways: 3n 3*n      3 x n

Lesson 5.3 Compare Expressions

*I can compare expressions

*Vocabulary: equal, equation, inequality

*Know the symbol for equation and for inequality (page 116 of textbook)

Lesson 5.4 Variables and Equations

*I can write and solve equations

*Vocabulary: equation, variable

*Use inverse operations to solve equations with variables

*Always check your answers and show your work

Example: x + 5 = 12

               12 – 5 = 7

To check:         x = 7

                        7 + 5 = 12

Lesson 5.5 Problem Solving: Write an Equation

*I can write equations to represent and solve problems.

*Remember:

1. First, you need to look to see which information we have already and which information we need to find out.

2. We use a variable to represent the information we need to find out.

3. Write an equation to help you solve the problem.

4. Solve the equation.  Find out what the variable equals. (ex. n = 7)

5. Check if the equation is true.  Substitute your answer for the variable in the equation and solve.

6. Write the answer to the question in a full sentence.

Lesson 5.6 Function Tables

*I can relate equations to function tables

Vocabulary: function table 

Friday October 28, 2016

Our updated word wall! Lots of vivid verbs and awesome adjectives to spice up our writing!

HOMEWORK:

READING:

*Read Chapter: Summer Holidays

*Answer 4 comprehension questions in your WOW notebook

LANGUAGE:

*Chapter 1-3 Spelling & Vocab quiz Monday October 31

MATH:

*Workbook page 31 and any corrections

*IXL practice 

SOCIAL STUDIES

* lesson 1 quiz on Tuesday. The study guide is on the blog

Thursday October 27, 2016

Hi everyone, 

All Saints Day Information:

We will be celebrating All Saints Day tomorrow, Friday October 28, 2016. Students should come to school in their P.E. uniforms and bring their costumes to change into.

1:30-2:30 Grades 4-6 will have different games and activities

2:35-3:25  All students meet for School Parade around campus and go back to stage for class                       photos

3:25-3:40  Announcements and prizes

3:40-4:00  Students go back to classroom and get ready for dismissal

*Parents you are more than welcome to join us at 2:35 for the Parade!

*Prizes will be given for the best costumes made out of recyclable materials. Be creative!


HOMEWORK:

READING:

*Read chapter: The Grand High Witch

LANGUAGE:

*Chapter 1-3 Spelling & vocab quiz Monday October 31

SOCIAL STUDIES;

*Social Studies Quiz has been moved to Tuesday November 1, The quiz will be on Lesson 1 about world war 1 and the treaty of Versailles. The study guide is up on the blog.

*If you didn't finish reading the Treaty article, please do so tonight and highlight what you think is most important. We will discuss it in class tomorrow.

IXL:

*Math Practice: Variables G.1-G.5

*Language Practice: Pronouns T.1-T.4

**The word of the day is HALLOWEEN!**

Chapter 13 Lesson 1 Study Guide

Chapter 13 Good Times and Hardships

Lesson 1 World War I and The Treaty of Versailles

Big Idea: Know the causes and effects of World War I

*Be able to explain the causes of World War I

*Explain why the United States decided to enter the war

*Describe the ways that the war affected the lives of people on the home front (left in America), 

especially women and African Americans.

*Describe how the Treaty of Versailles ended the war, created the League of Nations, and made Germany pay heavy fines.

Vocabulary: alliance, Allied Powers, Central Powers, imperialism, militarism, nationalism, isolationism

Note: Please remember to study the dates for all events!

Wednesday October 26, 2016

Hi everyone,

This morning we discussed the chapter that students read for homework last night. Everyone did a great job participating. Afterwards we talked about how to answer novel comprehension questions in a clear and organized way. I gave students an example and then they answered a question on their own in their notebooks to practice.

During Science we talked about migration, hibernation, and camouflage as examples of behavioral adaptations. Next we moved on to unit 4 and worked on distinguishing between ecosystems, populations, communities, niches, and habitats.

We reviewed using variables to write expressions in Math and talked about the end of the war and the Treaty of Versailles in Social Studies.

HOMEWORK:

READING:

*Read chapter: How to Recognize a Witch
*Remember to tell me how long it took you to read the chapter!

*Answer Witches question neatly and clearly in your notebook

LANGUAGE:

*Chapter 1-3 Spelling and vocab quiz Monday October 31 

SOCIAL STUDIES:

*Lesson 1 Quiz on Friday October 28

SCIENCE:

*Do producer, consumer, decomposer activity. Write the definitions in your own words and write one example for each.

MATH:

*If you did not finish you math corrections from page 30 please finish them for homework tonight.

***The word of the day is PRODUCER!***

Tuesday October 25, 2016

Hi everyone,

The internet is back up and running at Dominican! YAY! Thank you all for your patience.

This morning during Reading class I introduced the novel we will be using for our second quarter novel study, The Witches by Roald Dahl! We watched a video that told us a lot of interesting facts about the author and I showed students a book in our class library entitled, "Who Was Roald Dahl?" that they can refer to for more information. We read the first chapter and talked about our first impressions of the story. Afterwards I gave students the first batch of vocabulary words.

Next we did some excellent pronoun review and started the planning and pre-writing process for our personal narratives. Later we went up to the computer lab and students used an interactive tool from Times Kids to start organizing and typing up their narratives. During the rest of the week we will concentrate on editing and adding to them, and including as many awesome adjectives and vivid verbs as possible.

During Math we reviewed order of operations and had a fun little learning competition to demonstrate our understanding. Afterwards we continued our Algebra chapter and started to learn how to write expressions with variables.

In Science class we began our fourth unit on energy and ecosystems by learning about the differences between habitat and niches, and population and communities.

All Saints Day Information:

We will be celebrating All Saints Day this Friday October 28, 2016. Students should come to school in their P.E. uniforms and bring their costumes to change into.

1:30-2:30 Grades 4-6 will have different games and activities

2:35-3:25  All students meet for School Parade around campus and go back to stage for class                       photos

3:25-3:40  Announcements and prizes

3:40-4:00  Students go back to classroom and get ready for dismissal

*Parents you are more than welcome to join us at 2:35 for the Parade!

*Prizes will be given for the best costumes made out of recyclable materials. Be creative!


Important Reminders & Information:

Moving along Grade 4 and as students head into Middle School they will be using computers more and more and so it is important that they practice their typing skills. Below are some free websites for them to do so. Please incorporate this into your weekly activities. Remember, the faster you can type the faster you can finish your assignments!

http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html

https://www.typingclub.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr

HOMEWORK:

READING:

*Read Chapter: My Grandmother

LANGUAGE:

*My Grandmother Spelling & Vocab Quiz Friday October 28

MATH:

* Please watch these videos about writing expressions with variables:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-intro-to-algebra/alg-writing-expressions/v/writing-expressions-with-variables-examples

* IXL practice:

Variable expressions

1. G.1Write variable expressions
2. G.2Write variable expressions: word problems
   
   
   
   ***The word of the day is VARIABLE!***
3. 
   
   
5. 
   

Monday October 24, 2016

Hi everyone,

I will keep this short as the internet is still not working at school so I need to post through my phone.

By the way, report cards are ready to go home but the comments are all saved on Google drive so I need to wait for the Wi-Fi problem to be fixed before I can print them and send them home. Fingers crossed this can happen tomorrow!

HOMEWORK:

MATH:

*Workbook page 29

*IXL practice: order of operations and variables in expressions

SCIENCE:

* Animal adaptations final assignment

LANGUAGE:

* Think of a topic for your personal narrative

      ***The word of the day is WIFI!***

Friday Oct 21/Sat Oct 22

Good morning little darlings,

Thanks for all the laughs yesterday. Because of the Wifi problem at school yesterday, I am posting your homework today:

 Here is a photo of Nathan serving as a most handsome alter boy at Thursday's Mass.

Our class library is growing! You may borrow books to bring home anytime as long as you sign them out with Miss Fisher first. If there are books you would like me to buy for the class library just let me know. I love requests! P.S. Nathan I am on the hunt for your requests this weekend. =)

When the Wifi isn`t working in the school it gives Miss Fisher extra time to decorate! Introducing our new Math bulletin board. Please come and take a look for this chapter`s objectives, order of operations tips and examples, a multiplication table, and some motivating quotes!

HOMEWORK:

SOCIAL STUDIES:

* Read the article about World War I. It is a bit difficult so read it slowly, stopping to check that you understand as you go along. You may want to read it two or even three times to understand completely. There are some big words but it is mostly a review of what we have been learning about in class this week. Be prepared to talk about the main points of the article next SS class.

*Do the foldable activity and explain in your own words the three main reasons that the United States entered the war. Check your spelling, write neatly, and include only the most important points (such as dates!)

MATH:

*There was a lot of information in yesterday`s Math lesson. Here is a great video to help you understand the order of operations. There are 3 parts: Intro to Order of operations, order of operations example, and worked example. All three parts are just under 20 minutes to watch.

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-arith-prop/pre-algebra-order-of-operations/v/introduction-to-order-of-operations

Have a wonderful weekend and see you all on Monday =)

***The word of the day is LAUGH!***

***If it is difficult for you to remember the word of the day, please write it in your assignment book.

Thursday October 20, 2016

HI everyone,

Thank you for being SO wonderful during Mass today! Many of our students make up the choir and they did beautifully. Nathan was a model alter server as well! Great job =)

During Math, students wrote their lesson 4.8 and 4.9 quiz. I have marked it and returned it to be signed and corrected tonight.

During Science we learned about the physical and behavioral adaptations necessary for plants and animals to survive in deserts.

HOMEWORK:

MATH:

*Do quiz corrections and get it signed

SCIENCE:

*Adaptations Assignment:

Look at the powerpoint presentation that I put on your USB. Use that information to fill in the sheets we pasted into your Science notebooks. Next, copy the journal question into your notebook and answer it with as much detail as you can. First, tell me what an adaptation is. Next, explain the difference between physical and behavioral adaptations. Finally, give me one example of an adaptation that a plant has and how it helps the plant. Give me one example of an adaptation that an animal has (you can choose behavioral OR physical) and how that adaptation helps the animal. Be specific and give as much information as you can. 

Don't forget to skip lines and check your spelling and grammar.

***The word of the day is DESERT!***

Wednesday October 19, 2016

Hi everyone,

This morning we spent some time practicing for the Language Festival/Student Showcase. Afterwards we continued our great discussions on adaptations in Science. Today we learned about the different adaptations needed for flowing vs still water sources. During Social Studies class we had a great lesson about the causes of World War 1 and began to discover why the United States entered the war. Hint: A pop quiz may be in the near future so make sure you are reviewing your Social Studies notes often! =)

Important Reminders:

* Tomorrow is our Living Rosary Mass so please be on time for school and be dressed in your clean, regular school uniforms. Mass will begin at 8:35 am.

HOMEWORK:

SCIENCE:

*For those of you having trouble signing in to your student account, you MUST bookmark this page. I have tried all of your usernames and passwords and they do work as long as you're signing in from this website only:

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do?orgID=88636067

*Animal adaptation assignment:

1. Color each of the 6 boxes a different color

2. Cut out the box, and cut along the 4 dotted lines to make flaps

3. For number 5, draw a picture of your animal, with its adaptations, in its new environment (use color and feel free to use the whole page, the more effort you put in, the more points you will get)

4. You may choose to cut and paste the title "Animal Adaptations" onto your paper, or to write it in marker or pen.

5. Don't forget your name, number, and date

***
Choose a wild animal. Spell its name correctly. (and remember you will have to draw it at the end!)
  
1.      Tell what habitat it is from.    
  
2.& 3.     Pretend you are moving that animal out of its natural habitat and into a different one. Which new habitat will you choose? How will your animal be affected by this change? 

4.     What new physical and behavioral adaptations will your animal need to make to survive in its new habitat? You must include at least 1 physical and 1 behavioral adaptation.

*If you are confused about adaptations, look in your notebook, textbook, or watch one of the videos below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRX2JtKFUzk

https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=Dw7z8Fo5ijk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY4NNxka_to


MATH:

*Chapter 4.8-4.9 Quiz tomorrow


LANGUAGE:

*Finish typing up your Work on Writing Assignment (that we started in the computer lab on Tuesday). Save it on your USB and also send me an attachment by email: fisher.disk@gmail.com Your email must be in my inbox by 8:35 am or it is late.

To send an email with an attachment:

Go to gmail.com

Enter your email and password

Click on Compose in the top left hand corner

Copy and paste or write my email fisher.disk@gmail.com

In the Subject box write WOW Oct 19 Name Number (ex. WOW Oct 19 Michael 6)

At the bottom of the email you will see the blue SEND BUTTON. Next to it is an A and next to that is a picture of a paper clip 

Click on it and attach your WOW assignment by going to Computer - USB - WOW Oct 18 Name Number

Once you attach the file it will show at the bottom of the email in blue. In the picture below, Document to send.docx and GmailNotifierPro.png are attached files.

Click SEND.




LANGUAGE FESTIVAL:


*Practice lines

**The word of the day is WHISKER!**

Tuesday October 18, 2016

Hola,

This morning in Grammar we learned about pronouns. Specifically how to differentiate between singular and plural, and subject and object pronouns. Afterwards we practiced identifying pronouns in sentences, and replacing nouns with appropriate pronouns in writing.

During Science class we continued talking about how animals are adapted physically and behaviorally to their environments. We compared and contrasted adaptations for living in grasslands vs forests and watched a short video on forests and rainforests. Thanks for your wonderful participation everyone, what a great class!

Later on in the morning we went up to the computer lab and students began to type up their writing assignments after the peer editing session they had last week. I was impressed with how quietly they got to work and continued working for the entire period. Good job!

During Math class we reviewed dividing with remainders and then learned clues for how to decide which operation we need to perform to find the answer to problems.

In Social Studies we moved on to Chapter 13 and had our first lesson on the causes of World War 1. The new vocabulary words we learned were alliances, imperialism, militarism, and nationalism. I encourage students to review this lesson at home over the next few days to make sure they understand. If there are any questions please come see me for extra help!

Important Reminders:

*Tomorrow, Wednesday October 19, there will be a temporary water outage at school. There will be water for the bathrooms but please be bring enough water to drink throughout the day. You might want to bring 2 water bottles since you have P.E. class!

*Don't forget to bring an extra P.E. or Sports Day shirt to change into after class.

HOMEWORK;

MATH:

*Chapter 4 Lesson 4.8-4.9 Quiz on Thursday October 20

LANGUAGE:

*English Workbook page 94, 95, 96, 98

* IXL LANGUAGE PRACTICE (if you have time or need extra help)

:

www.ixl.com  

Personal Pronouns T.1 T.2 T.3 T.4

*Practice Language Festival lines. 23 school days until the show!

***The word of the  day is ALLIANCES!***

Monday October 17, 2016

Good afternoon everyone,

Thank you for taking the time to go through your child's exams and reflect on them. Reflection and goal setting are such important tools in the learning process. I am looking forward to challenging all of you and seeing how far you can go this quarter!

This morning we jumped right in learning about point of view in stories. I was impressed with how attentive everyone was and all of the great questions that were asked. Keep up the excellent work! During Math we learned how to divide when there are remainders. During Science we started to learn about how animals are adapted to their environments. We will continue tomorrow!

Tomorrow please remember to bring an extra P.E. shirt or Sports Day shirt. Thank you!

HOMEWORK:

MATH:

*Workbook page 27

*If you need more practice this can help:

IXL E.7 Divide 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers: interpret remainders   www.ixl.com

*Chapter 4 Lesson 4.8-4.9 Quiz on Thursday October 20

SCIENCE:

*Watch Unit 3 Lesson 5 (slides 4-15)

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do?orgID=88636067

LANGUAGE FESTIVAL:

*(Except for narrators) Please memorize your first 9 lines. The countdown is on, 24 school days until the Language Festival!

***The word of the day is ADAPTATION!***

Friday October 14, 2016

Happy Friday everyone!

This morning students did some peer editing on their first drafts of writing. Afterwards they got to enjoy a movie while I conferenced with each student about exams and goals for Quarter 2. Please sign exams and do the reflection with your child this weekend.

We had a very successful first field trip this afternoon! Thank you for your good behavior and good attitudes!

Enjoy the weekend!

HOMEWORK:

1.*Exam Reflections and Goal Setting for Quarter 2:

*What did you do your best on AND HOW? (maybe you participate a lot in that class, or you enjoy the subject, or you studied extra hard..)

*What could you have done better on AND HOW? (participating more, reviewing a litle each night instead of all at once)

*What goals do you have for quarter 2? (participating in class, asking for help, spending more time preparing for tests and exams, going to sleep earlier, eating healthy breakfasts, trying harder, trying to make honor roll etc)

2.*Language Festival: Please memorize your first 9 lines for Language Festival

Thursday October 13, 2016

Hi everyone,

Congratulations, you have survived your first quarter exams! Tomorrow I will be meeting with each student individually to go over their exams and make some goals going forward into second quarter.

Today some students opted to bring in special items from home for Show and Tell. They gave descriptions and clues about the items and had their classmates guess. Enjoy the photos below!

Important Reminders:
**************************************************
Tomorrow is the second Friday of the month so students are allowed to wear their regular clothes to school. Because we will be going on a Field Trip in the afternoon they must bring their P.E. uniforms to wear to the museum. This is very important, please don't forget! You also need to bring your health card in case of emergencies.

HOMEWORK:

*Finish this week's bellwork 

*Memorize first 7 lines for Language Festival

WRITING:

*Rough draft of Work on Writing assignment is due tomorrow. Don't forget to skip lines!

*The word of the day is TRANSFORMER!*

Tuesday October 11, 2016

Congratulations everyone, you are halfway through your first quarter exams. Please study for Reading and Science tonight and go to bed early! It is important to eat a healthy breakfast and come to school with a healthy snack tomorrow.

See you then!

 
 

Wednesday October 12

8:35-9:15   Study Period

9:15-10:00      SCIENCE Exam

10:00-10:15     BREAK

10:15-11:00     Study Period

11:00-11:45    READING Exam

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