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Mrs. Murphy's 4th Grade Class
Email:
Lori.Murphy@msdk12.net
Welcome Spring!
Here is an overview of what we are learning in Room 30:
In reading workshop, we are in the middle of reading our class novel Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Next, we will be reading Danger in the Desert by T.S. Fields which takes place in Arizona and goes along with our study of the Southwest Region in social studies. In reading workshop we have been working on various test-taking strategies in the areas of reading
comprehension and writing open-ended responses to reading. After NJASK testing, we will be working on the following skills in reading: mood, author’s purpose, point of view, and interpreting figurative language.
In writing workshop, students are working hard on their poetry portfolios! Upon completion, we will be holding a poetry celebration. More information will be sent home soon. Our next unit is persuasive writing.
In social studies, we are studying the Southwest Region of The United States. During this unit of study, we will be focusing on the following questions, among others:
*How have geography and history shaped life in the Southwest?
*How do people depend on the Colorado River and share its water?
Our weekly Word Study schedule is:
Monday: Write word list in word study
notebook and define any new words
Tuesday: Word sort mini lesson and
practice sort in groups
Wednesday: Speed sort with a partner
Thursday: Sentences
Friday: Spelling assessment
*Although word study activities will take
place in school, students are encouraged to bring their words home
each evening so they can study.*
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Our weekly Homework
schedule is:
Monday: Reading assignment
Tuesday: Cursive practice
Wednesday: Social Studies
Thursday: Writing or Grammar
Your child should be reading at home each night (Monday through Thursday) for at least twenty
minutes and completing their reading logs. Completed and signed reading logs are due every Friday. |
The next few units in mathematics are:
Unit 9: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Unit 10: Reflections and Symmetry
Unit 11: 3-D Shapes, Weight, Volume, and Capacity
Unit 12: Rates
*Please encourage your child to study his or her multiplication tables at home!*
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*Important Reminders*
We have gym on “D” and “F” days. Please remind your child to dress appropriately.
If you send lunch money in, please place it
in an envelope with your child’s name and homeroom on the
outside. Thank you!
It's allergy season! We can always use donations of tissues and antibacterial wipes for the classroom!
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Mark your calendars:
May 7th-11th Grade 4 NJASK testing. Please make sure your child is well- rested and has a
nutritious breakfast!
May 14th-18th- Grade 4 NJASK make ups
May 21st-23rd – Book Fair (Buy one get one free)
May 24th- Spring Instrumental and Choral Concert, 1:00 pm
May 30th- Grade 4 Field Day, 9:15-11:15 (rain date June 4th)
June 1st- Author Visit, Dan Gutman
June 8th-4th Grade Picnic
June 10th- Shindig
June 13th- Music, Art, and All that Jazz, 6:00-8:00 pm
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If you have any questions, concerns or ideas to share, please feel free to
contact me at any time.
Email:
lori.murphy@msdk12.net
Phone: (973) 292-2190 x4530
Updated 5/4/12 |