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Welcome to Curriculum Night
Ms. Brown Grade 4 *Please find your child’s desk. Read the
letter in your child’s journal while we wait to begin the presentation! You may
write back. Thank you!
Student Expectations
ConductWork Habits
Students should….• follow classroom rules•demonstrate terrific kidcharacter traits daily• be responsible for their work and actions• be able to earn money each week
• Students are expectedto participate in class and complete their work•Work is expected to be neat and complete!•Best effort•Homework is each student’s responsibility
• 8:45-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:45 Literacy• 10:45-11:55 Math• 12:05-12:35 Lunch• 12:35-1:20 Writing• 1:20-2:05 Specials• 2:05-2:35 Recess• 2:35-3:45 Science/Social Studies• 3:45-4:00 Dismissal
Specials 1:15-2:05
Day 1Media
Day 2 Music
Day 3 P.E.
Day 4Readers’ Theatre
Day 5 Spanish
Day 6 Technology
Day 7Art
Class Schedule
• Before each unit, teachers give a pre-assessment to determine the students’ current level of proficiency on the objectives in that unit
• Pre-assessments are scored and data is used to group students accordingly
• Instruction is then provided across the grade level• Groups are flexible and will change based on data
from each unit
Math Instruction
• Adopted by Wake County• Validated with over 10 years of research• Focuses on conceptual understanding and fluency
• Support the Math Expressions lessons to align with the Common Core Standards
*Language based- explaining, justifying reasoning and answers.
Math Expressions
Alignment Lessons
• Math is every day from 10:45-11:55• Students complete a Problem of the Day and Homework
check (whole class or with a buddy)• Direct instruction/Mini Lesson (20 minutes): Teacher will give
the lesson for the day• 10:45-11:55- Structure of the lesson is different on a day to
day basis. Whole group activities, partner work, independent practice, individual conferencing, small groups, etc.
• Enrichment groups may work on projects throughout units.
Lesson Structure
• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them• Reason abstractly and quantitatively• Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
others• Model with mathematics• Use appropriate tools strategically• Attend to precision• Look for and make use of structure• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Standards for Mathematical Practice:
• Balanced literacy program• Focus Lessons with CAFÉ • Mini Lessons on Skills• Strategy Groups• Independent Reading• Individual Conferences• Novel Studies/Literature Groups• Reader’s Response Journals• Vocabulary-Wordly Wise Workbook• Read Aloud
The Daily CAFE
• Teacher works with students in small groups and conducts individual student conferences
• Students are working on reading and writing during rotations
• Students need to be responsible and focused while working independently
The Daily 5/CAFE
• Read To Self: is uninterrupted INDEPENDENT reading time designed to build each students’ stamina.
• Read To Someone: is designed to build each students’ stamina and oral reading fluency. Students are paired with a partner and take turns reading aloud.
The Daily 5- Components
• Word Work: is a time for students to be engaged in meaningful activities that increase their knowledge of spelling patterns or the meaning of vocabulary words.
• Work On Writing: a time for students to respond to their reading in a written format
• *Listen To Reading: Read Aloud and Book Buddies
Components Continued…
• Hold the student accountable• Encourage the student to complete tasks to the
best of their ability• Practice good spelling habits in written work
across all areas of the curriculum• Make sure students are reading nightly and
retelling• Please ensure your child has several “Good Fit”
Books at school and at home
How Can Parents help?
• Students will work through the writing process to create and publish quality pieces that demonstrate the features of effective writing.
• Prewriting • Rough Draft • Revising • Editing • Publishing
• Author’s Chair – gives students the opportunity to share ideas and stories with peers
Writer’s Workshop
• Focuses on North Carolina– Q1- History– Q2- Government– Q3- Economy– Q4- Culture, Geography and Environment
• Learning Experiences– Native American Day-9/26– Wright Brothers Day-12/17– Free Enterprise Day-3/20– Pirate Day-6/26– Culture Fair-6/19
Social Studies
– Q1- Animal Studies– Q2- Landforms– Q3-Rocks and Minerals– Q4- Magnetism and Electricity
• We will have four in school fieldtrips that support Science curriculum this year!
Science
Wake County Public Schools Standards-Based Grading Report Card Descriptors
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS 1-4• 4 - Exemplary• Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the
standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.• 3 - Proficient• Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the standards,
concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.• 2 – Approaching Proficiency• Student is approaching an understanding of the standards, concepts and skills
taught during this reporting period.• 1 – Non-Proficiency• Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of standards, concepts
and skills taught during this reporting period.
Grading
• Friday- Each students will reflect on the week- consider classwork, behavior, effort, etc.
• Students will set goals for the upcoming week• All tests will be added to this binder and will go home
for parents to review• Writing samples and other important assignments
will be found here as well• Parents are encouraged to take time to go through
the binder with their child to discuss their school work and help them to set goals each week
Weekly Data Binders
• Raleigh Walking Tour (December 18th)• Mordecai House (September 17)• Symphony (April 21st )• Beach Day Trip(May 29th)• (4) “In-class” science trips– Electrifying Adventures– Finally Fun Formations– You Are What You Eat– Natures Niche
• We will need volunteers for field trips. Please make sure you are registered to volunteer.
Field Trips
• Ms. Brown’s email: [email protected]• Weekly Newsletter: Emailed each Wednesday to
parents with information for the week/month• Website: http://msbrown4thgrade.weebly.com• Daily Planner: Parents please check & sign daily • Wednesday Folder: Parents please check weekly• Progress/Interim Reports (Q1: 8/27)• Parent Conferences (End of Quarter 1) • Quarterly Report Cards(Quarter 1: 9/26)
Parent Communication
• Please feel free to email your child’s Math or Science teachers if you have any questions.
Science: Mrs. Duncklee – [email protected]
Math: Mrs. Duncklee & Ms. Lehman - [email protected] [email protected]
Math and Social Studies Teacher Communication