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WELCOME!
WELCOME!
About Me
About Me
Hi, I'm Miss Martino and I'll be teaching 4th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies this year! The 2023-2024 school year marks my 2nd year teaching and I am eager to be returning for my 2nd year here at TRS!
I attended Monmouth University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies and certification in Teaching Students with Diverse Needs.
When I'm not teaching, I love spending time with my family and friends, reading, watching movies, and going to baseball games (Go Yankees!).
I am so excited to get to know you and your child and to work together to make this an amazing school year! If you ever have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me. The best way to reach me is to send me an email.
TRS phone: (201) 422-6140
email: bmartino@weehawken.k12.nj.us
twitter: @MissMartinoTRS
*emails will be answered within 24 hours on weekdays*
What to expect in Language Arts Class
What to expect in Language Arts Class
In Language Arts Class, I will be using a Writing Workshop model to teach writing skills, grammar and word study. Each day will begin with a mini-lesson or read aloud that will set the purpose for our goal or objective for Language Arts class for the day. Students will then have time to work independently on that skill while I conference with students both individually and in small groups. Finally, we end class by coming back together as a whole class to sum up what was learned that day and revisit our daily objective.
Along with studying word patterns and vocabulary terms, and learning the parts of speech, students will be doing a lot of writing in my classroom! Students will use the Writing Process to produce narratives, opinion pieces, informative/ explanatory texts, research projects and responses to various types of literature. Through brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing and publishing their written work, students will learn that writing a strong piece takes time and thoughtful effort.
Below you will find the topics and order of our Language Arts Units of Study
1. Launching / Realistic Fiction (Narrative)
2. Wikis (Informational)
3. Cross-Text Literary Essay (Opinion)
4. Blogging about Our Beliefs (Informational/ Opinion Hybrid)
5. One-Scene Plays (Narrative)
It is my goal to not only teach all students the fundamentals of Language Arts, but to strengthen their writing stamina and help them develop of love of writing!
What to Expect in Reader's Workshop
What to Expect in Reader's Workshop
Reader's Workshop is a collaborative model for students to observe, participate, then practice independently. Most lessons will consist of a short teacher-led lesson, time to work together on the skill for the day, and then time for students to read independently to practice their skills.
Our Reading Units consist of:
Our Reading Units consist of:
Sharing Our Ideas
Synthesizing Ideas Across Texts
Thinking Deeply About Characters
Understanding Perspectives (Nonfiction)
Interpreting Themes
What to Expect in Social Studies
What to Expect in Social Studies
In Social Studies, we will use Project Based Learning for students to develop a deeper understanding of American history. Students can expect to learn about a topic and continue to research on their own to build a project. This will happen both individually and as groups. We will incorporate resources from the Amistad Commission. The purpose of the Amistad Commission is to ensure "... that the Department of Education and public schools of New Jersey implement materials and texts which integrate the history and contributions of African-Americans and the descendants of the African Diaspora."
Our Social Studies Units consist of:
Our Social Studies Units consist of:
Geography and Colonial New Jersey
New Jersey and the American Revolution
National History Day
America's Constitutional Government
Forging a New Version of Freedom and Liberty
Current Word Study List:
Current Word Study List:
List :
Spelling Midterm Inventories to determine students' spelling color group were taken in early February
Purple
Purple
Red
Red
Orange
Orange
Yellow
Yellow
Green
Green
Blue
Blue
Indigo
Indigo
Ideas to practice spelling at home:
Have a family member dictate sentences using words from the list and students record them.
Students search for words on their list in books, newspapers and magazines.
Challenge students to look for Long A words that are not on their list too!
Students draw a picture for each word and then write the word underneath
Quiz your student and see how many words they can spell correctly without looking at their list.
Click the image for a full list of the NJ Grade 4 ELA Standards !
Click the image for a full list of the NJ Grade 4 ELA Standards !
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Room 200 Weekly Special Schedule
Room 200 Weekly Special Schedule
Monday - Music
Tuesday - Gym
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Spanish
Friday - Art
Extra Help Days/ Times can be scheduled as needed.
Extra Help Days/ Times can be scheduled as needed.
Please send me an email to set up a day / time for your child to receive extra help
Please send me an email to set up a day / time for your child to receive extra help
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