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Hello Families!
WELCOME to Mrs. Gagne's ELA and Social Studies page!
THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR TEST SCORES....
At home reading:
Read every day for at least 20 minutes (books that are "just right for them" - not too hard or too easy)
Practice summarizing what you read
Look for key details and main ideas
Answer practice questions after reading
Learn new vocabulary words each week
Test-Taking Skills:
Read each question carefully
Underline/highlight important words in the question
Eliminate wrong answer choices
Double-check answers
Stay calm and confident
I believe kids learn best in a supportive and structured environment.
In our class, we build a community of respect, kindness, and grit.
We set goals, celebrate growth, and encourage each other.
I am looking forward to a fabulous 2nd half of the school year!
Schedule:7:35-8:05 Morning Work8:05-8:35 Team Time (intervention/enrichment)8:35-9:05 PE with Coach Keller9:05-11:05 ELA with Writing and Social Studies Integration11:05-11:30 LunchSwitch Classes with Mr. Rowan11:35-12:05 ELA with Writing and Social Studies Integration12:05-1:00 Specials1:05-2:35 ELA with Writing and Social Studies Integration
We will visit the Media Center once a week to return and check out books. Students may also go on an as needed basis.
This gives students every opportunity to always have a book in hand.
Students write their homework responsibilities in their agendas each Monday. Homework responsibilities are always written in their agenda.
Homework: Students will have a Word Application List to study on their own. In addition, I ask that students read at least 20 minutes and complete a reading log (SEE BELOW) each evening. Occasionally, I will send home a reading comprehension practice page and/or a writing assignment.
**Word Application Lists and Newsletters are posted on our 4th Grade Team Page**
Thanks so much!
If you should need to contact me: email: shelley.gagne@tvcs.org or phone: 352.259.6820
Our Middleton Campus address: 2377 Stampeder Trail, Middleton, FL 34762
Important Notes and/or Dates:
January 5 - 9 - NO WORD APP this week
January 6 - Students return, QTR 3 begins
January 15 - FAST PM#2 - ELA
January 19 - MLK Day - No School
January 21 - FAST PM#2 - Math
February 5 - QTR 3 Midpoint
February 16 - Presidents' Day - No School
March 11 - QTR 3 Ends
March 12 - QTR 4 Begins
March 20 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Day
March 23 - 27 - Spring Break
April 17 - QTR 4 Midpoint
April 24 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Day
May 22 - QTR 4 Ends - Last Day of School
What We're Learning:
ELA: Reading Informational Text
R2.1 Explain how text features contribute to the meaning and identify the text structures of problem/solution, sequence, and description in texts.
R2.2 Explain how relevant details support the central idea, implied or explicit.
R2.3 Explain an author’s perspective toward a topic in an informational text.
R2.4 Explain an author’s claim and the reasons and evidence used to support the claim.
Writing:
Main Idea = topic + point
Essays will be 4 paragraphs including:
1 - Introduction paragraph (Hook/Introduction Style Sentences, Controlling Idea (CI), Preview points #1 and #2
2 - Main Idea #1 with supporting elaboration and evidence and a personal story tie-in. Wrap-up sentence needed at the end.
3 - Main Idea #2 with supporting elaboration and evidence and a personal story tie-in. Wrap-up sentence needed at the end.
4 - Concluding paragraph (Outro Hook, restate the CI, Look back to Points #1 and #2, Advice)
Social Studies:
The Seminole Tribe, the Adams-Onis Treaty, and the Seminole Wars
SS.4.A.2.1 Compare Native American tribes in Florida.
SS.4.A.3.2 Describe causes and effects of European colonization on the Native American tribes of Florida.
SS.4.A.3.6 Identify the effects of Spanish rule in Florida.
SS.4.A.3.7 Identify nations (Spain, France, England) that controlled Florida before it became a United States territory.
SS.4.A.3.8 Explain how the Seminole tribe formed and the purpose for their migration.
SS.4.A.3.9 Explain how Florida became a U.S. territory.
SS.4.A.3.10 Identify the causes and effects of the Seminole Wars.
SS.4.A.4.2 Describe pioneer life in Florida.
Materials and Curriculum Resources:How to Access CleverHow to Access ConnectED (reading curriculum)How to Access HMH Math (GO Math-math curriculum)How to Access Google ClassroomHow to Access SkywardHow to Find Student Skyward ID
Helpful Links:Math Facts Practice with Aplusmath.comScience and Math Practice with Studyjams.comKhan Academy
Helpful Links:Math Facts Practice with Aplusmath.comScience and Math Practice with Studyjams.comKhan Academy
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