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Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
September 26-30
This Thursday is Hike It! Bike It! Like It! Day at Otsego. Students who are able are encouraged to walk or bike to school. Here's a great site for bicycle safety tips. http://www.sharetheroadmn.org/childrensafety.html
Math
This week students will begin their study of graphing and data analysis. By the end of this unit students will have practice creating bar graphs, pictographs, line graphs, and stem and leaf plots. Students will be able to read graphs and draw conclusions about data.
To demonstrate proficiency students will need to create original graphs and analyze data on a variety of graphs.
Reading
This week students will be reading the story The Astronaut and The Onion. Students will focus on summarizing and understanding character.
The vocabulary words this week are endless, realistic, sensible, protested, paralyzed, and display.
Language Arts
Our focus this week is on descriptive writing.
Math
This week students will begin their study of graphing and data analysis. By the end of this unit students will have practice creating bar graphs, pictographs, line graphs, and stem and leaf plots. Students will be able to read graphs and draw conclusions about data.
To demonstrate proficiency students will need to create original graphs and analyze data on a variety of graphs.
Reading
This week students will be reading the story The Astronaut and The Onion. Students will focus on summarizing and understanding character.
The vocabulary words this week are endless, realistic, sensible, protested, paralyzed, and display.
Language Arts
Our focus this week is on descriptive writing.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Parent Meeting Notes
The 4th grade meeting was held on Tuesday September 20, 2011.
Here is a summary of the information covered. If you have any questions please contact me.
Here is a summary of the information covered. If you have any questions please contact me.
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19 - 23
This week in math we will be continuing the math research project we began last week. For this project students will be researching different animals and writing a short report about keeping that animal as a pet. Students will use addition and multiplication to determine the costs of keeping the pet.
In reading we will be reading the story The Adventure of Ali Baba Bernstein. The skills we will focus on this week include analyzing story structure, character, and plot.
Vocabulary words this week are curious, policy, ranged, temporary, several, and frequently.
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 12 - September 16
This week we will be reviewing addition to make sure everyone is proficient before we move on to multiplication and division. Students will practice basic addition facts, adding 2-digit, 3-digit, 4-digit, and 5-digit numbers with and without regrouping. We will also practice adding money.
Students who demonstrate proficiency all of the skills will complete a project that utilizes those skills as well as research, persuasive writing, and critical thinking.
In reading class we will be reading "My Diary From Here to There" about a girl who moves with her family to the United States. Students will practice new vocabulary words, making inferences, reading comprehension skills and story structure.
Writing this week will focus on writing narratives about a specific moment. We will draw inspiration from "My Diary From Here to There" and do several writing exercises in class.
Schools pictures will be taken on Tuesday.
Remember, Thursday is a teacher workshop day so there is no school.
Students who demonstrate proficiency all of the skills will complete a project that utilizes those skills as well as research, persuasive writing, and critical thinking.
In reading class we will be reading "My Diary From Here to There" about a girl who moves with her family to the United States. Students will practice new vocabulary words, making inferences, reading comprehension skills and story structure.
Writing this week will focus on writing narratives about a specific moment. We will draw inspiration from "My Diary From Here to There" and do several writing exercises in class.
Schools pictures will be taken on Tuesday.
Remember, Thursday is a teacher workshop day so there is no school.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Welcome Back!
I hope you're excited to be starting another school year, I know I am. This first week we will concentrate on getting to know one another and establishing some class routines and rules. My hope is that we can build a classroom community where all students will feel welcome and comfortable.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions or if there's anything I can do to make the start of the school year go more smoothly for you.
Mr. Scott
Feel free to email me if you have any questions or if there's anything I can do to make the start of the school year go more smoothly for you.
Mr. Scott
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Request
The art room is in need of newspapers and ice cream buckets. If you have any at home to donate, please bring them to school so they can be used for art projects.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
May 23-27
MathStudents will learn how to write fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.
Check out this site to practice mixed numbers:
Mixed Number and Improper Fraction Lesson
Fraction Game
Reading
Students will continue to practice reading comprehension skills and complete a Shiloh, 4th Grade Rats, or The Castle in the Attic.
Science
Students will learn about electricity and circuits.
Check out this site to practice mixed numbers:
Mixed Number and Improper Fraction Lesson
Fraction Game
Reading
Students will continue to practice reading comprehension skills and complete a Shiloh, 4th Grade Rats, or The Castle in the Attic.
Science
Students will learn about electricity and circuits.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tie Dye
We're still looking for volunteers to help with our annual 4th Grade Tie Dye Day. If you're available Monday May 23 from 12:30-3 we welcome you to join us for this fun day.
Contact me by email or phone if you want to volunteer.
Contact me by email or phone if you want to volunteer.
Monday, May 16, 2011
May 16 - May 20
In math class students continue to practice division. Students will be completing the practice problems on page 308-309 and test on division at the end of the week.
In reading students will be selecting a chapter book from the class library to read and report on.
Students will also continue to write their stories during language arts time. This week we will focus on revisions.
Parent volunteers are needed for Eagle Pride Day (formerly Sportsmanship Day, which was once called Track and Field Day). Please contact me or Mrs. Monahan if you'd like to volunteer on June 3.
4th grade needs parent volunteers to help with our annual Tie Dye Day. Students need to bring 1 item to dye by Thursday this week. We need parents at 1:00 on Monday to help with the dye. Call me or email if you want to help. It's always a lot of fun!
In reading students will be selecting a chapter book from the class library to read and report on.
Students will also continue to write their stories during language arts time. This week we will focus on revisions.
Parent volunteers are needed for Eagle Pride Day (formerly Sportsmanship Day, which was once called Track and Field Day). Please contact me or Mrs. Monahan if you'd like to volunteer on June 3.
4th grade needs parent volunteers to help with our annual Tie Dye Day. Students need to bring 1 item to dye by Thursday this week. We need parents at 1:00 on Monday to help with the dye. Call me or email if you want to help. It's always a lot of fun!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
May 9-13
This week we will continue to practice long division. Here are a few resources you can look at if you are having trouble remembering the steps to long division.
Cool Math Division Lesson
Division Video
Step by Step Division
In reading class students are reading historical fiction.
In writing students are writing a story in any genre they choose.
Several Otsego students are participating in the MN Opera Residency program this week. There will be two shows on Friday. One is at 9:45, the other at 10:45.
I hope we get to hear this one:
Cool Math Division Lesson
Division Video
Step by Step Division
In reading class students are reading historical fiction.
In writing students are writing a story in any genre they choose.
Several Otsego students are participating in the MN Opera Residency program this week. There will be two shows on Friday. One is at 9:45, the other at 10:45.
I hope we get to hear this one:
Thursday, May 5, 2011
May 2-6
Math: In math we've completed chapter 8 (geometry) and are moving on to division. Here's a short video that can help you review the process:
In reading students are practicing fluency with readers theater scripts. If you want to practice diction you can try these vocal warm ups.
In reading students are practicing fluency with readers theater scripts. If you want to practice diction you can try these vocal warm ups.
Monday, May 2, 2011
May 2-6
The Otsego Elementary National Honor Society is participating in the Great Strides Walk to help raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research. As you may know, one of our NHS members suffers from CF, so this cause is very important to our group.
If you would like to donate money to help the NHS member's efforts please use the link below or participate in the coin drive or dollar donation at school.
http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/dsp_DonationPage.cfm?walkid=7236&idUser=461619
In class this week we will be finishing the MCA exams, wrapping up chapter 8 in math, and concluding our study of Leah's Pony.
Monday, April 18, 2011
April 18-20
We have a short week.
In math students will study area, perimeter and volume. Here's a video to help review area:
In reading we will continue to focus on nonfiction reading. Students are learning about the ocean. Students will be reading a variety of books about the ocean and coming up with questions and looking for answers.
Students will also be writing short rap songs as a final project in the rhyme and poetry study we've been working on for the past few weeks. Here's someone using rap to teach:
In math students will study area, perimeter and volume. Here's a video to help review area:
In reading we will continue to focus on nonfiction reading. Students are learning about the ocean. Students will be reading a variety of books about the ocean and coming up with questions and looking for answers.
Students will also be writing short rap songs as a final project in the rhyme and poetry study we've been working on for the past few weeks. Here's someone using rap to teach:
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Field Trip!
On April 29 the 4th grade classes will be visiting the Science Museum of Minnesota. Permission slips were sent home this week, please return them as soon as possible, not later than Friday, April 15.
The science museum will let us bring 3 parent chaperons for free. If you would like to attend this trip, let me know and I will enter your name in a drawing for one of those 3 free chaperon spots.
If you are not selected to receive one of the free chaperon tickets you may still be a chaperon, though you will have to pay for your own admission to the museum. Depending on the number of chaperons, there will likely be room on the bus for parents to ride with the classes to the museum.
This annual trip is always a fun and educational experience and I hope you'll join us on April 29.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
April 11-15
This week students will take the MCA reading exam. Make sure you get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast.
Students will also be furthering their study of geometry. Key words to know are area and perimeter. Check out this video to help you remember how to find perimeter:
In reading and language arts students will be finishing book projects and completing folk tales.
Students will also be furthering their study of geometry. Key words to know are area and perimeter. Check out this video to help you remember how to find perimeter:
In reading and language arts students will be finishing book projects and completing folk tales.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Quadrilaterals
We're looking at quadrilaterals this week. More information about the different types of quadrilaterals can be found here:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/quadrilaterals.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/quadrilaterals.html
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
April 4-8
This week in math students will learn the different transformations in geometry. Review translations, rotations, and reflections with this video.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 14, 2011
Math: Students continue to practice multiplication. At home students can review multiplication facts with flashcards or math card games.
Here are a couple math sites to practice online:
http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/index.html
http://www.factmonster.com/
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html
Reading: We will be studying the story "A Walk in the Desert" about animals and plants that live in desert climates. The focus of the week is to study main ideas and details in non-fiction. Students will also look at cause and effect.
Language Arts: Students will complete the final draft of their How To projects and continue to study and write different kinds of poetry.
Here are a couple math sites to practice online:
http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/index.html
http://www.factmonster.com/
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/MathBrain/MathBrain.html
Reading: We will be studying the story "A Walk in the Desert" about animals and plants that live in desert climates. The focus of the week is to study main ideas and details in non-fiction. Students will also look at cause and effect.
Language Arts: Students will complete the final draft of their How To projects and continue to study and write different kinds of poetry.
Friday, March 11, 2011
March 11
This week we have been focused on multiplying two digit numbers. It is very important that students know the basic multiplication facts in order to be successful at this. www.factmonster.com is an excellent site with virtual flashcards. Students also know many games to practice facts.
Students are also completing an informative writing assignment. They will write step-by-step instructions and add illustrations.
Students are also learning how to write clerihew and limerick poems.
Students are also completing an informative writing assignment. They will write step-by-step instructions and add illustrations.
Students are also learning how to write clerihew and limerick poems.
Monday, February 28, 2011
March Math Madness
This week we will be focusing on multiplication in math class.
This is also the beginning of March Math Madness. Students are encouraged to practice math facts throughout the month of March and record their minutes at home.
Here's a math site to help with facts!
http://www.factmonster.com/
In reading we are continuing to study the Wright brothers with the story "My Brother's Flying Machine."
We are looking at author's perspective and visualization.
We are also starting our poetry unit.
This is also the beginning of March Math Madness. Students are encouraged to practice math facts throughout the month of March and record their minutes at home.
Here's a math site to help with facts!
http://www.factmonster.com/
In reading we are continuing to study the Wright brothers with the story "My Brother's Flying Machine."
We are looking at author's perspective and visualization.
We are also starting our poetry unit.
Monday, February 7, 2011
February 7-12
Math: This week students are learning to multiply money. Students will be able to multiply 4 or 5 digit numbers by one digit numbers.
Here's a sample problem:
$10.32 x 8
It is critical that student know the basic facts in order to be successful at this. Students: If you don't have your facts mastered, you need to practice more at home.
Reading: This week students will be reading expository texts. The vocabulary words this week are fuel, globe, decay, and electrical. Students will also be asked to take a close look at author's purpose.
Language Arts: Students will study expository writing. Students will practice expository writing in class.
Class News: I would like to thank Drs. Sandy and Jeremy Rebrovich, the owners of Ideal Health Chiroractic in Elk River for their generous donation to our class. The Rebrovichs have provided our class with a set of stability balls for student use. The balls are used as chairs and have been shown to help with focus and posture. You can read more about the benefits of using stability balls here:
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/teachers-ditching-class-chairs-for-stability-balls/
We really appreciate their generosity and commitment to education and helping our community. If you're interested in learning more about the Rebrovichs, please visit their website to learn about their practice.
http://www.idealhealthchiropractic.com
If you get a chance, let them know you appreciate their donation.
-Mr. Scott
Here's a sample problem:
$10.32 x 8
It is critical that student know the basic facts in order to be successful at this. Students: If you don't have your facts mastered, you need to practice more at home.
Reading: This week students will be reading expository texts. The vocabulary words this week are fuel, globe, decay, and electrical. Students will also be asked to take a close look at author's purpose.
Language Arts: Students will study expository writing. Students will practice expository writing in class.
Class News: I would like to thank Drs. Sandy and Jeremy Rebrovich, the owners of Ideal Health Chiroractic in Elk River for their generous donation to our class. The Rebrovichs have provided our class with a set of stability balls for student use. The balls are used as chairs and have been shown to help with focus and posture. You can read more about the benefits of using stability balls here:
http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/teachers-ditching-class-chairs-for-stability-balls/
We really appreciate their generosity and commitment to education and helping our community. If you're interested in learning more about the Rebrovichs, please visit their website to learn about their practice.
http://www.idealhealthchiropractic.com
If you get a chance, let them know you appreciate their donation.
-Mr. Scott
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
January 24-28
Math: This week we are practicing multiplying 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. In order to be successful at this, students need to be comfortable with their basic facts. Flashcards are available, if you'd like some please let me know.
Reading and Language Arts: This week our readings are about friendship and working together. We are reading Country Mouse and City Mouse, The Cricket in Times Square, and The Chance of a Lifetime.
The skills we will be working on are visualizing to improve comprehension, understanding theme, and using context clues to decipher words.
We will also be writing and working on grammar, with an emphasis on plural nouns.
Reading and Language Arts: This week our readings are about friendship and working together. We are reading Country Mouse and City Mouse, The Cricket in Times Square, and The Chance of a Lifetime.
The skills we will be working on are visualizing to improve comprehension, understanding theme, and using context clues to decipher words.
We will also be writing and working on grammar, with an emphasis on plural nouns.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Stories Online
If you're looking for a cool website to help with fluency skills, check out http://www.storylineonline.net/
This site features famous actors reading picture books. You can even count the time on your reading log!
This site features famous actors reading picture books. You can even count the time on your reading log!
Monday, January 10, 2011
January 10 - January
Math:
We are continuing our study of division and multiplication. Students who have not
Reading:
Students will be reading "Ranita." Small groups will be reading fantasy stories.
Language Arts:
Students will continue to practice writing letters and will learn how to address envelopes.
Academy:
This week we are working on alegbra. Students will practice finding unknown numbers (variables) and completing equations.
We are continuing our study of division and multiplication. Students who have not
Reading:
Students will be reading "Ranita." Small groups will be reading fantasy stories.
Language Arts:
Students will continue to practice writing letters and will learn how to address envelopes.
Academy:
This week we are working on alegbra. Students will practice finding unknown numbers (variables) and completing equations.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Welcome Back!
Welcome back! I hope you are well rested after that long winter break. We'll be jumping right back into our studies this week.
Math: We will continue to practice division this week. If students are having difficultly learning multiplication and division facts, they should practice at home. There are several card games we've played at school that reinforce the facts.
Language and Reading: We are reading a story called "Dear Mrs. LaRue" this week. Students will be learning how to write letters and they will continue to practice comprehension skills.
Study Island is now available for anyone who would like to play some computer games at home. If you do not have a login and password, contact me so I can give you one.
Mr. Scott
Math: We will continue to practice division this week. If students are having difficultly learning multiplication and division facts, they should practice at home. There are several card games we've played at school that reinforce the facts.
Language and Reading: We are reading a story called "Dear Mrs. LaRue" this week. Students will be learning how to write letters and they will continue to practice comprehension skills.
Study Island is now available for anyone who would like to play some computer games at home. If you do not have a login and password, contact me so I can give you one.
Mr. Scott
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