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A week of final projects. Students conducted research using books, online resources, and from our inquiry into different human body systems. The culmination of their learning is an in-depth poster that tells a story. A story of what their system is, why it is essential to the entire body to function, and more. In the end, each student's work reflects a deeper understanding of how Our bodies consist of systems that work together for us to remain healthy. We hope to see you next week for our Health Fair!Our Comic Life is in its final stages as students input final dialogue, comments, images, text bubbles, and equations that explain just what the average 4th grader at TIS is like. They are working hard to explain and extend their thinking about what is "average" and how it represents an equal sharing of data. The concept of division and multiplication play an inverse role in this; whereby, knowing your multiplication facts helps solve division problems.
Speaking of multiplications facts, we started a new math website called xtramath.org to practice our math facts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Unlike IXL, this website strictly practices root memorization and quickness of skill in recalling facts. It is sure to help us feel more confident in our math facts, as we soon tackle more challenging math concepts. Feel free to continue to practice xtramath.org as often as you would like, or at least 3 times a week. Here are the logins and PINS, case you need them. If you have any questions, please do email me.
Our writing is in the final stages of revising and editing. The variety of pieces, both in interpretation and format of writing is diverse and reflects the unique nature of each student's writing style. Some have mixed fiction and non-fiction, some have crafted prose, poetry, and others have created narratives that reflect the more fantastical elements of one's imagination. In all forms, students are using dialogue to reveal the inner thoughts and/or feelings of characters, drive the plot through events and actions, or illicit an emotional response from their readers. Alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition of certain phrases, and strong adverbs to bring our verbs alive are just a few ways students have chosen to bring their sensory details alive as well. In our final stages of writing, students are encouraged to publish their writing in a manner that suites the topic, and makes the reader feel as if they are "watching a movie." As such, one student has drawn a huge eye and written her story on it. Colorful, creative, authentic, and reflective of her use of writer's craft, she has captured the spirit of writing with passion and zaniness. Enjoy the week!
Homework
Along with reading 20 minutes each night, please complete the following:Wednesday: Practice your human body presentation. See the email I sent home about ways to enhance your presentation. It is totally optional!
Thursday: IXL Grade 4 Math Probability & Statistics B4 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range; if this is too challenging, click Grade 3 and do the same assignment there please.
Friday: Make an ice-cone hat with the flavor blue inside it and sip it using a twisty, crazy straw, while sitting in bed with a book; Be sure to clean the mess up afterwards:)
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