Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 3/26-3/29/18

I hope you enjoy your spring break! We had 21 out of 24 get a 3 on their Scholastic News article. Way to Go!!!!

Reading:  Last week we continued to learn about the first and second hand accounts of nonfiction texts.When we get back from break, we will be looking at cause and effect from two texts on the same subject. We will also give out new spelling lists. The spelling test will be on 4/19/18. 

Homework: Read 20 minutes and study spelling words.

3/19-3/22/18 Reading update with Mrs. Luyt

Reading:  Last week we learned about the main idea and supporting details of nonfiction texts. Next week, we will introduce 1st and 2nd hand accounts on the same topic. There will be no new spelling words until after spring break. Latin/Greek test on 3/29/18.

Latin/Greek test on Thursday!
Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test. 

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 3/12-3/15/18

Great week this week! 4th grade had 18--3's on our Scholastic questions!!! I am very proud at how hard they are all working. Keep encouraging them. Remember, if they do not get a 3, please have them correct their answers (get parent signature if it is a 1) and turn it in on Monday so they can get an improved grade.
Reading:  Last week we worked on 2nd Trimester assessments and introduced new spelling words for a test on 3/22/18.  We also went over the text structure compare and contrast. We took our Latin/Greek test on Thursday. This week we will introduce new Latin/Greek words for a test on 3/29/18. We will also be learning about the main idea and supporting details of nonfiction texts. Spelling test on 3/22/18.

Spelling test on Thursday!
Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test. 

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 3/5-3/8/18

This week we had 17--3's on our Scholastic questions!!! I am very proud at how hard they are all working. Keep encouraging them. Remember, if they do not get a 3, please have them correct their answers (get parent signature if it is a 1) and turn it in on Monday so they can get an improved grade.

Reading:  Last week we worked on 2nd Trimester assessments and introduced new Latin/Greek words for a test on 3/15/18.  We took our Spelling test on Thursday. This week we will introduce new spelling words for a test on 3/22/18. We will also be continuing with 2nd Trimester assessments. Latin/Greek test on 3/15/18.

Latin/Greek test on Thursday!

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test. 

Update on 4th Grade Writing

Students are exploring the world of opinion/persuasive writing, beginning with writing a friendly letter on a topic they are passionate about.  Some of these letters have been addressed to parents - so look for them to come home!   We had quite a variety of topics!   We have explored the importance of understanding different perspectives, as well as determining who our audience will be.  Next week, we'll pick a different topic, explore pros and cons, and write an opinion essay.

Earthquake!

For our last project we studied the impact the Earth's natural processes has on humans.  We researched how engineers build earthquake resistant structures.  We used the engineering method to design and create our own earthquake resistant structures.  The students were constrained to only 10 items and only had one day of projects to build it.  We had fun as our structures experienced an earthquake!

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt

Last week, we had a lot more 3's on our Scholastic News Questions. I was very pleased. I hope the students continue working towards this goal every week. Thank you for your support to help your child in reading!

Reading:  Last week we introduced text structures chronological order and introduced new spelling words for a test on 3/8/18.  We took our Latin/Greek test on Thursday. This week we will introduce new Latin/Greek words for a test on 3/15/18. We will also be introducing  text structures description and compare and contrast. Spelling test on 3/8/18.

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test.