Weekly Update
11.2 - 11.6
Announcements:
Reading A to Z
Make sure to take a look at the resources on the RAZ kids website. You should have received login credentials for you scholar from your homeroom teacher. Be on the lookout for more information on better utilizing this resource with your scholars at home.
Book Fair
There will be a book fair at school next week. Your homeroom teacher may also make a list of wish list books for their classroom if you are interested in purchasing extra books for use in your scholar's class.
ELA:
Our scholars are nearing the end of their time with The Adventures of Robin Hood. They’ve loved the action-packed stories within its tale! They also continue to learn Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 116” for their poetry recitations due on 11/18. In addition to enjoying literature, our fourth-graders continue to work on their own writing. Not only do our scholars complete weekly writing and grammar exercises, but they have now begun to hone their skills in expository writing by working on an additional prompt each day--you’re doing great, 4th Grade!
Math:
This week, scholars will dive even deeper into fractions. We are learning about mixed numbers, improper fractions, and converting between the two. Please continue to encourage your scholar to practice his or her math facts!
History:
This past week, scholars learned about the roles women played in Medieval history and the importance of the Magna Carta. We discussed Eleanor of Aquitaine and how she was able to influence England and change laws, difficulties that women faced in the Medieval period and the jobs they held, and finished with a look at how the Magna Carta took power away from the crown.
Science:
In science this week, scholars looked at ways plants behave and function. We thought about what a wilting flower is trying to communicate, why trees need thick bark, and saw a clip demonstrating how plants actually grow towards the sun! Then, we started our outlines for our final reports on a chosen animal or plant that we’ll finish up next week before discussing hearing and vision.
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