Back to School Night Mrs. Marjorie Gooding Fourth Grade Southeast Elementary

Teacher Goals Support and Nurture Develop Talents Meet Individual Needs Integrate Learning Styles Connect Curriculum to the Real-World Challenge Stay Connected to Home Create a Team Environment

Student Goals Love of Learning Independent Responsible Compassionate Resourceful Flexible Knowledgeable

Curriculum- Where does it come from?

4th Grade Curriculum ReadingLanguage ArtsMathematics Science and HealthSocial Studies and Geography Character Education and Tribes TechnologyWorld LanguageSpecials

Reading The Comprehension Toolkit Focuses on “reading as thinking” Builds skills and competence in key thinking strategies for increased comprehension Supports time for shared reading, guided reading (small groups), independent reading, and collaborative discussion and sharing Provides opportunities for students to read in a variety of genres including nonfiction. Matches students with “just right” reading texts

Language Arts Write Source Spelling: Pre-assessment determines needs Words organized by patterns and/or developmental spelling features Weekly spelling activities and test Addition of other words – Misspelled words in context – 500 frequently spelled words – Content words from core subjects Writing: Process of writing Forms of writing Tools of learning Proofreader’s guide Student Almanac Additional Resources and Experiences: Communicating through writing Journal writing Personal narratives Poetry Forms Figurative language Story writing Expository writing Compositions Letter writing Writing Process Pre-writing Drafting Editing/revising Publishing Zaner Bloser Cursive Writing

Mathematics Everyday Mathematics: Emphasizes conceptual understanding while building a mastery of basic skills Explores the full mathematics spectrum, not just basic arithmetic Based on how children learn, what they’re interested in, and the future for which they must be prepared Program Highlights: Problem solving for everyday situations Developing readiness through hands-on activities Links between past experiences and new concepts Sharing ideas through discussion Cooperative learning through partner and small-group activities Practice through games On-going review throughout the year Daily routines Informal assessment Home and school partnership

Everyday Mathematics Content Strands 4-6: Data and Chance Geometry Measurement and Reference Frames Numeration Operations and Computation Patterns, Functions, and Algebra Themes Woven Throughout Each Strand: Algorithmic and Procedural Thinking Estimation Skills and Number Sense Mental Arithmetic Skills and Reflexes Problem Solving

Science and Health Science and Technology for Children: Students make their own discoveries Knowledge is actively constructed by the learner Hands-on experimental environment Scientific reasoning skills Units of Study Animal Studies Electric Circuits Motion and Design Harcourt Your Health Focus Areas: Safety Healthy Habits Decision-Making Skills Interpersonal Skills

Social Studies and Geography Harcourt Integrated Units of Study: The Southeast Region The Northeast Region The Midwest Region The Southwest Region The West Region The Thirteen Colonies Westward Expansion Oklahoma Citizenship Maps and Globes See Jenks’ website for more information about these Units of Study: Fourth.html

World Language Emphasis on the Spanish Language Integrated into the curriculum Develops awareness Appreciation of other cultures Cultural comparisons- similarities and differences

Technology Integrated into the daily routine of the classroom through: Information retrieval Student productivity Problem solving Decision making Communication and collaboration Delivery of lessons Classroom management

Character Education and Tribes Character Education: Compassion Honesty/Integrity Respect Self-Discipline Courage Perseverance Responsibility/Accountability Teamwork Tribes- Ways of operating with each other: Attentive Listening Appreciation/No Put-Downs The Right to Pass Mutual Respect

Classroom Management Tribes Procedures Bonus Bucks Buckets Discipline Chart Expectations Essential 20

Organization Homework/Baby Binder/Agenda Reading/Math Minutes Learning Logs Monday/Thursday Folder

Specials Music Physical Education Art

Reminders Sign-Up Sheets High Five or Pat on the Back Pick up test scores on the way out Book Fair in gym

Thank You for Coming!