1. A child is like a rosebud
A child is like a rosebud. Not all rosebuds bloom at the same time but each one is as beautiful as the other. -Author Unknown

2. Welcome to Fourth Grade Curriculum Night

3. Fourth Grade Teaching Team
Miss Kim Cornelissen
Mrs. Jayne Kelly
Mrs. Monika Petrous

4. Fourth Grade Specials Teachers
Mrs. Clos: Art
Mrs. Steimel
Spanish
Mr. Mark Cavataio: Physical Education
Mrs. Teresa Kniseley:
Vocal Music
Mrs. Claudia Rzepka:
Media

5. HAC We are excited to use HAC reports for the 2015-2016 school year.
If you have not set up your HAC account, please see Miss Opron in the computer lab, after the presentation.

6. Report Cards Fourth grade begins the use of traditional grades.
A - Excellent Progress B - Good Progress C - Fair Progress D - Unsatisfactory Progress E - Not Progressing Plus: Strong Development Check: Satisfactory Development Minus: Skill needs improvement

7. Assignment Books Informs you of homework each day
Used for Communication
Please sign everyday, in addition to math homework

8. Homework Homework is due the next day, unless otherwise noted.
Homework is a percentage of the overall grade.
What should homework look like in 4th grade?

9. Math Expressions You will notice:
There are no study links. The homework book comes home every night. It will be imperative that this book returns to the classroom the next day.
“Remembering” pages are done in class and at home to support the previous lessons
There are fewer units, but they are more in-depth.
This is NOT a spiral-type program.
Importance of Math Talk
Promotes and integrates Cultures of Thinking

10. Math Expressions: Common Core
Place Value and Multi-digit Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Whole Numbers
Division with Whole Numbers
Equations and Word Problems
Measurement
Fraction Concepts and Operations
Fractions and Decimals
Geometry

11. Reader’s Workshop Readers’ Workshop format includes:
Whole class mini-lesson
Small group instruction
Leveled independent/teacher support reading
Making Meaning
Incorporates Cultures of Thinking, importance of talk, learning from others
Small Group Instruction
Students meet with teachers based on ability or skill level
Alternate between strategy groups and book clubs
Homework
No nightly reading logs, but students are expected to read quality literature minutes per night
Weekly reading homework supports state standards. and 4th grade reading skills

12. Writer’s Workshop Oakland Schools MAISA Writing Units
Writing genres include: personal narrative, literary essay, poetry, test-taking strategies, informational writing, persuasive essay, and content-based paragraph writing.
Our workshop includes:
Whole Group Mini-lessons
Independent Writing, supported by 1-on-1 and small group conferencing
Sharing/Publishing
Grading is based on daily writing entries, incorporation on mini-lessons in daily writing, final drafts, and content area writing, as well as, spelling and grammar.

13. Word Study Spelling inventory at the start of the year
Three tests that focus on different skills(approaching, meets, exceeds)
Weekly tests- Students should be practicing nightly

14. Grammar Houghton Mifflin grammar materials
Sequential and aligned with common core
1-2 concepts introduced and reinforced monthly
Homework will be sent home, if not completed in class.

15. Social Studies Michigan: Geography of Michigan
Michigan and it’s First People
Different Worlds Meet
War and Growth
Michigan and the 20th Century
How Michigan Works (Economics and Government)
Field trip to the state capitol and museum in Lansing: Date in June…to be determined

16. Science Mixtures & Solutions Earth Materials Electricity & Magnetism
Environments
CLAIM EVIDENCE REASONING

17. Technology Project-based learning iPad and laptop use
Social studies and science curriculum
iPad and laptop use
Applications/websites
Keynote, Office 365 vs. Google Drive
Words per minute: approximately 30

18. Weebly
wass4thgrade.weebly.com

19. Building Relationships
1ST GRADE BUDDIES
Mrs. Kelly & Miss Naugle
Miss Cornelissen & Mrs. Dipzinski
Mrs. Petrous & Miss Fragomeni
We meet twice per month.
WOLF PACKS

20. We look forward to a positive, productive learning year. .
Thank You For Coming!
We look forward to a positive, productive learning year. .