Ms. Hsu's Fourth Grade
Ms. Hsu: chia-hua.hsu@cms.k12.nc.us
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Welcome to our 4th grade website!
Fourth Grade Level Newsletter
Future events and scheduled testing
Tuesday, Jan 7- Math subtracting checkpoint
Friday, Math Unit 4 assessment- The math homework is our study guide.
Thursday/Friday, Jan 2-3- Teacher Workdays😀
Thursday, Jan 9th -Social Studies Unit 2 assessment- Study Guide
Monday and Tuesday, Jan 13 and 14- Math and reading MVPA testing
Tuesday, Jan 21- mid year I ready Reading Assessment
Wednesday, Jan 22- Mid Year I ready Math Assessment
EXTRA Math Unit 4- study guide 1 and 2
Monday, Jan 20- Holiday ( MLK Jr. day)
*****Thursday, Jan 23- LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANY MISSING WORK including project and in class assignments *****
Friday, Jan 24- Teacher Workday
Parent Reminder
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Curriculum Update
Math
I expected students applying two different strategies to check over the answer addition and subtraction word problems and any computation. That is why they learned multiple ways for the computation. However, they need to really good and master two strategies.
- Reviewing adding algorithm of 4 and 5 digit number
- Review comparing whole numbers and decomposed number , Example: Compare the value of 23 thousands, 15 hundreds, 5 tens and 33 ones and 23 thousands, 5 hundreds, 15 tens, 53 ones
-Review composing decomposed number- what is 45 hundreds, 15 tens and 7 ones !!!!!
-New
Subtracting 4 and 5 digit numbers using standard algorithm
-Subtracting 4 and 5 digit number using number line strategy
- Subtracting using base ten blocks
- Understanding subtracting across zero
- Using compensation to subtract whole number
- Always using addition to check over the answer to subtraction
- Word problems involving addition and subtraction and
multi-step problems
Adding multi-digit numbers: https://youtu.be/5N-nOgFJ25w
Subtracting using base ten blocks( Recommended) https://youtu.be/qcol8nYkk_g
Subtracting multi-digit numbers: https://youtu.be/5N-nOgFJ25w
Resource: Google slide
ELA
We have focused on reading non-fictional text including scientific text and historical text. Reading comprehension skills are included main idea, supportive details and summary. In addition, we also work on inferencing from the non-fictional text. We are still reviewing and working on our informative essay.
There are about one thrid of the scholars who are currently behind the schedule. I appreciate parents can use the criteria to help your child to catch up their classwork,
For comprehension skills , we are reviewing main idea, supportive details, summarizing, and vocabulary using context clues and Frayer Model . Students will continue to apply affixes to determine the word meaning.
Expert Animal Essay criteria
First paragraph- Introduction ( Think about what information should be included at the beginning )-general physical attribute, habitat, food, predator. Name of the defenses
2nd paragraph- first defense mechanism
( First sentence should be our statement, Add three to four details to explain the mechanism)
3rd paragraph - second defense mechanism( focus statement and many details to describe how does it work)
Conclusion- so what? A quick recap, author’s feeling about this topic
Glossary: What are some keywords that are important for reader to know about your animal
Images: Add the images that explain more about a certain idea in the text
Sources: List where the information and images come from using numerical number
Social Studies
This unit 2 is a study of the people and cultures which make up the unique identity of North Carolina. It begins with exploring both personal and group based identity. It focuses on the traditions, social structure, and artistic expression of different people groups as contributions to North Carolina. Next, students study the values and beliefs of many people groups and their contributions to the development of North Carolina.
REVIEW What scholars can continue to practice at home
- Use visual model , multiplication or division to generate equivalent fractions. Compare fractions using benchmark numbers or various strategies not limited
_ Drill and multiplication facts from 1 to 12s.
- Reading non-fiction text and longer chapter books to extend the stamina
Parent Corner
What can be done to further support your student’s learning of the Social Student Unit?
Visit historical sites throughout North Carolina, asking questions that dig deeper into the stories of those not primarily represented in this history
Read books and explore digital content that explains the role of historical figures and events in shaping North Carolina
Discuss how the roles of women, indigenous populations and racial groups have changed throughout the history of North Carolina.
Math
Multiplying fractions and whole number:
Science
ELA
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