Welcome to 4thGrade
Room 9
Eleanor G. McJunkins
English as a Second Language Teacher
BS, North Adams State, Education
Masters, Rhode Island College, Reading
ESL Endorsement, Rhode Island College
As we begin our wonderful journey in fourth grade, students can
look forward to a year filled with exciting activities, projects, field trips
and fun!
The environment in our classroom is safe, nurturing,
friendly and beneficial to learning. Students are always expected to do
their….. BEST!!
Our year at a glance…….
Your child will be expected to read and write to learn across
the curriculum. In fourth grade the preparation for transitioning to
middle school begins. Your child will begin using subject notebooks to
strengthen organizational and study skills.
There is more responsibility for discovery and
independent learning placed on your child.
Yes there is formal testing in 4th grade
BE PREPARED TO WORK
Come to school prepared
School supplies
Planner
Eat a good breakfast
Come to school well rested
*Reading*
• We will be working from the reading series,
“Reading Street.” It’s a wonderful researched-based approach
to reading instruction.
• Writing assignments will be linked to our
reading program. Therefore, making the task of writing meaningful and
connected to our lives and the literature.
• An emphasis will be placed on fluency,
vocabulary building and comprehension.
Students must read 25 grade level books
I will conference with students about the books they have read
and they will keep a record of what they have read.
*Investigations*
The Investigations curriculum embodies a new approach based on
years of research about how children learn mathematics. Sets of units are
utilized offering 2-8 weeks of work. These units of study are presented
through investigations that involve students in the inquiry of major
mathematical ideas.
Problem solving strategies will be reinforced,
along with critical thinking skills.
*Writing*
A crucial communication skill
•
The students will be
asked to write everyday.
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They will explore descriptive,
narrative, expository, and persuasive writing, as well as poetry and formal
letter writing.
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We will be utilizing
the “Writing Process” -- prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing
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Lessons in grammar and
spelling will also be a focus in grade four.
Other Content Areas
*Science*
Properties of Matter
Magnetism and Electricity
Classifying Living Things
Weather and Climate
*Social Studies*
• Regions in the U.S.
• People and Heritage of U.S.
(Utilizing, comparing and contrasting skills, as well as report
skills)
• Reading Maps
• Landforms
*Classroom Expectations*
Respect others and their property
• Be kind and considerate to everyone
• Be patient and helpful
• Listen and ask thoughtful questions
*Itinerant Schedule*
Monday-Music
Tuesday-Art
Wednesday-Library
Thursday-Physical Education
Friday-Physical Education/Health
***Family Involvement***
·
Read with your
child
• Check to make sure your child has done their homework.
• Ask about what is going on at school
• Volunteer in your child’s classroom
Last, but certainly not least………..
Have fun, make new friends, learn, grow and explore the
possibilities!!!!!!!!
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