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Welcome to 4 th Grade. Mr. Moral. Agenda. Introductions Schedule Academics & Activities in 4 th Grade Communication Conference Sign-ups. Meet Mr. Moral. 4 th Grade Schedule. 9:10-9:30 Morning Meeting 9:30-11:00 Language Arts 11:00-11:30 OWL Time 11:30-12:15 Special
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Welcome to 4th Grade Mr. Moral
Agenda • Introductions • Schedule • Academics & Activities in 4th Grade • Communication • Conference Sign-ups
4th Grade Schedule • 9:10-9:30 Morning Meeting • 9:30-11:00 Language Arts • 11:00-11:30 OWL Time • 11:30-12:15 Special • 12:15-1:00 Social Studies • 1:00-2:00 Recess/Lunch • 2:00-3:00 Math • 3:00-3:30 Science
Language Arts Journeys Reading Program: • Units comprised of fiction and nonfiction reading selections • Grammar • Spelling • Vocabulary • Writing • Quarterly Skills: • Novels and Book Clubs • Formal Writing Assignment • Speaking/Listening Skills
Independent Reading • Fiction & Non-fiction • Reading in school and at home • Read a grade level equivalent book every 2 weeks • Complete 2 projects during the marking period Information on class website
Math Bridges 4th Grade Series (4th Grade Website) Homework Differentiated classroom lessons and practice Review before quizzes and tests
Science Topics: • Soils, Rocks, and Landforms • Magnets & Electricity • Animal Studies • PSSA Preparation (administered in the spring)
Social Studies Topics: - Pennsylvania - United States Regions • Multiple Quizzes & Tests • District Assessments • Focus on Study Skills
Homework Expectations • Approximately 30-60 minutes per night • Nightly Requirements: • Reading for 15-20 minutes • Parent Initial on Reading Log • Language Arts workbook page(s) • Math workbook page(s) • Parent Initial on Math Log • Science and Social Studies as needed • Support with short term and long term planning
Homework Expectations • Missing Homework Slips • Meets Expectation • Fewer than 3 missed assignments • Approaching the Expectation • 3-4 missed assignments • Improvement Needed • 5 or more missed assignments
Communication • Phone • Email correspondence • Please allow 24 hours for a response • Weekly Newsletter Emails • Hand-written notes for change of communication plans
Communication • Wednesday Folders • Missing Homework Slips • RESPECT Reminders
Conference Sign-ups • November 25th-27th • By appointment the week of Nov. 18th or week of Dec. 2nd