This week we are diving into learning! In reading we are talking about identifying the Author's purpose in the texts that we read. This is why the author wrote the specific text. We are talking about authors writing to entertain, to persuade, to inform, to tell, or to teach a lesson. We are also talking about narrative story structure. Narratives begin by stating the status quo of the main character, characters, and the setting. Next, they present the problem of the story. Then, the characters have try/fail or block situations or the problem escalates. Then, the story reaches its climax. Finally, the problem is resolved. Then we learn what the theme of the story is. Students have started writing in their Reading Notebooks in class, reading responses to all that they read. Students need to read 20 minutes a day for their reading homework this week. We will pass out reading logs next week to keep track of your students reading, but for now, please help your student get back into the habit of reading every day.
In writing, we are also talking about narratives. We are beginning our Personal Narrative Unit by discussing what makes a good story and brainstorming stories from our own life that we can share. By the end of the week, students will need to have picked at least one personal story to write about.
In math we are starting our multiplication unit. We will be working with manipulatives, drawing pictures, and working on memorizing our multiplication facts. We want every student to have their multiplication facts 2-9 memorized. Please, please, practice these at home with your students! If you have flash cards at home, please practice with your students. If not, students will be making their own in class this week that they can use to practice. It is essential for all students to have these memorize before we move on to any other concept in 4th grade math. This is why we are drilling multiplication facts so hard at the beginning of the year. Math homework this multiplication fact pages that I will give students each day. These need to be completed, front and back, and turned in the next day.
I am loving being your student's teacher this year! We have a great, fun class and I am excited for all that we are going to do this year! Please make sure you sign your student's planner every night. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
This week's homework:
Monday: Reading- read 20 mins
Math- X 2 worksheet
Tuesday: Reading- read 20 mins
Math- X 3 worksheet
Wednesday: Reading- read 20 mins
Math- X 4 worksheet
Thursday: Reading- read 20 mins
Math- X 5 worksheet
Friday: Reading- read 20 mins
Math- X 6 worksheet
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