4th Grade News

 

We started our first Reader's Theater play called, "How The Animals Got Their Beautiful Coats." Next week, we will make a YouTube video of the play. Once all the video/photo permission slips have been collected, the video will be posted for family members to see. Students are encouraged to dress as their favorite animal from the play. 

 

4th graders will get to take turns bringing home either Steve or Sarah Stingray. Students will then get to write in the stingray journal to share their adventures they had during the week. When they return, they will get to share their story with the class. 

 

Students will also get to learn about some of the famous places Steve and Sarah have visited around the world. 

 

4th Grade Standards

 

W.4.1 I can write an opinion piece that supports a point of view, where I,

a- introduce the topic, state my opinion, and create structure that supports my purpose, 

b- provide reasons that are supported by facts and details,

c- use linking words to give a reason to support my opinion,

d- provide a concluding section or statement. 

 

W.4.2 I can write an informative piece, which examines a topic, where I,

a- introduce a topic and group related information,

b- use facts, definitions, details, and quotations to develop the topic, 

c- use linking words to connect ideas,

d- provide a concluding statement or section.

W.4.3 I can write a real or imagined narrative piece where I,

a- establish a situation, introduce a narrator, and show sequence,

b- use dialogue and descriptions to develop events and characters, 

c- use transitional words and phrases to manage sequence,

d- use sensory details,

e- provide sense of closure.

 

W.4.4 I can produce pieces of writing that are appropriate for 4th grade. 

 

W.4.5 I can use guidance from my peers and adults to plan, revise, and edit my writing. 

 

W.4.6 I can use digital tools to produce and publish my work.

 

W.4.7 I can conduct a short research project to build knowledge about a topic.

 

W.4.8 I can take notes and organize information from provided sources used for research. 

 

W.4.9 I can use evidence from literature and informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research. 

 

W.4.10 I can write for a range of time and tasks.