November 25-27

Math

• Apply place value understanding to convert metric units
• Use multiplicative reasoning to convert units of time

Writing

• Take community profile graphic organizer and transfer into individual sentences
• Use sentences to complete an informational paragraph

Reading

• Review greed and generosity.  Read the Junior Great Books story, Prot and Krot
• Re-read Prot and Krot to mark the text where the characters make either a good decision or a bad decision
• Identify the theme in Prot and Krot

Social Studies

• Describe how the use of technology causes negative changes to our environment and describe human activities that cause negative changes to our environment

Science

• Design an investigation to test the impact of pollution on our environment

Reminders

• Book It forms are due on Wednesday.

November 18-22

Unifying question:  How does adding details improve my work?

Examining details from text to determine the theme of a story

Math

• Develop understanding of the perimeter and area formula of a rectangle
• Measure and apply the area formula for rectangles
• Apply area and perimeter formulas for rectangles to solve problems

Writing

• Write a poem about sketch done the previous week- achieving a goal
• Use poem to revise for punctuation, sentence fragments, and run-on sentences

Reading

• Explain the meaning of similes and metaphors
• Analyze the poem "Mother to Son" and discuss the figurative language used to promote their understanding of the poem
• Compare major structural differences between poems, drama, and prose
  
  

  Social Studies

• Identify opportunity costs of economic decisions made by businesses- production

Science

• Describe how natural events impact the survival of organisms in an ecosystem

Reminders

• Monday- Field trip to Blake High School to see "Pippin"
• Friday- Turkey Disguise project due

Young Authors Contest

Who:  Students in Grades 2-5

What:  Write a Poem or Short Story

• Entries must be original work by one student
• All entries with no less than 12 point font using NewTimes Roman or Comic Sans font
• Short story entry may range from a minimum of 2 paragraphs to no more than (3) typed pages
• Poem entry will consist of a single poem, any style or length
• Entries must not include graphics
• Include a completed “Cover Sheet” signed by the student author, parent, and sponsoring teacher 
• You can find the cover sheet on the Cloverly website

Entries due: Monday, December 2, 2013

MCPS Parent Newsletters

MCPS Parent Newsletters are now posted on the MCPS website for each quarter.  Listed below are the newsletters for Marking Period 2 for reading and math. You can visit the website here.

Reading

 

Math

 

Young Authors Contest

SoMIRAC’s 2013-2014

Young Authors Contest

Grades 2-5

 

Who:  Students in Grades 2-5

What:  Write a Poem or Short Story

!   Entries must be original work by one student

!   All entries with no less than 12 point font using NewTimes Roman or Comic Sans font

!   Short story entry may range from a minimum of 2 paragraphs to no more than (3) typed pages

!   Poem entry will consist of a single poem, any style or length

!   Entries must not include graphics

!   Include a completed “Cover Sheet” signed by the student author, parent, and sponsoring teacher

!   Type in school address, teacher’s name, and email on cover sheet

If you have any questions, please email Kristy Delikat at

Kristen_A_Delikat@mcpsmd.org

 

Entries due: Monday, December 2, 2013

 

November 11-15

Math

• Use area models and arrays to represent and explain multiplication of a 3 or 4 digit number by a 1 digit number
• Use place value models represent and explain multiplication of a 3 or 4 digit number by a 1 digit number
• Use place value and properties of operations to represent and explain multiplication of a 3 or 4 digit number by a 1 digit number
• Apply understandings of patterns and properties of operations to sort products (3 and  4 digit by 1 digit
  

Writing

• During week 2, students experiment with a variety of ways to create poetry using language skills.  By manipulating prepositions and transitions, students are able to develop an understanding of how to apply these language skills when composing any type of writing.  
• Students will compose a poem that forecasts how they will feel when they accomplish a personal goal using precise word choice and description.

Reading

• Compare major differences between poems and a drama by referring to the structural elements of each when writing or speaking about a text.
• Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Spelling

• Students were given new spelling words on Monday.  The next spelling test will be on Friday, November 22nd.

Science

• Describe how natural events can impact the survival of organisms in an ecosystem
• Identify and describe natural events that cause changes in the eco-column

Social Studies

• Describe how new technologies impact specialization resulting in the interdependence of people

November 4-8

Math

• Use area models and arrays to solve 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication problems
• Use place value strategies to solve 2 digit by 1 digit multiplication problems
• Use place value and properties of operations to represent and explain multiplication using 2 digit by 1 digit numbers
• Use place value and properties of operations to represent and explain multiplication using 2 digit by 1 digit numbers
• Use place value understanding to generalize about the values of the digits in multi-digit numbers

Writing

• Introduce the elements of poetry
• Read different examples of poetry
• Draw on specific details of a play and use the structure to describe events, setting, and characters Establish a situation and introducing characters.
• Describe in depth a character by including specific details in a character sketch
• Develop and strengthen writing by revising.
• Choose words to convey ideas precisely

Reading

• Review characteristics of a play and read the play The Gifts of Wali Dad
• Identify where the characters use effort/motivation/persistence
• Recognize and explain the meaning of common proverbs

Marking Period 1 and 2 Overview

I can't believe that marking period one is already over!  This year is really flying by.  Here is an overview of what we covered in the first marking period and what we will be learning in the second marking period.

Marking Period 1

 

Marking Period 2

Classroom Pictures

 

Live Binder

We are so lucky to have laptops in our classroom.  I love using the laptops as a center for my reading and math rotations.  I recently discovered LiveBinders and have been obsessed with it since.  It's a great way to put all of our technology resources and websites in one place. 

 

They’re basically virtual three ring binders where you can organize all of your websites, documents, movies, and images into tabs and subtabs and then share your “stuff” on the web. Click on the binders below to see some of my examples:

 

Fourth Grade Resources

 

Word Problems

 

 

Technology Tutorials

 

 

Kid Friendly Search Sites