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Welcome to 4th Grade

Mr. Stefan FisherStefan.fisher@saschina.org

ABOUT ME

3rd year in Shanghai at SAS, 16th year teaching

2 children, Ryan(6) and Connor(4) wife, Jennifer, teaches 1st grade have taught in US prior to arriving in

Shanghai

SUPPORT

KELLY BARRONS HELEN JIN

JEFF DUNGAN

DIANE ENOKA

SAS MISSION STATEMENT

Shanghai American School inspires in all studentsA lifelong passion for learning; A commitment to act with integrity and compassion; The courage to live their dreams.

TECHNOLOGY

1:1 LAPTOPS BLOGS

PUBLISHED WORK REFLECTIONS READING LETTERS CURRENT EVENTS AUDIENCE

TYPING ACEMATHLETICSACCEPTABLE USECOMPUTER/INTERNET AT HOME

5 CORE SUBJECTS

ReadingWritingMathScienceSocial Studies

SPECIALS – 7 DAY ROTATING SCHEDULE

Day 1- Music (Mrs. Lewis) Day 2- PE (Mr. Nick) & Counseling (Ms. Stevenson) Day 3-Art (Mrs. Lian)Day 4- PE (Mr. Nick)Day 5- Music (Mrs. Lewis)Day 6- PE (Mr. Nick)Day 7- Art (Mrs. Lian) Library Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday 

Reading Workshop

Goals & Expectations:

Improve reading stamina

Self-select and independently read “Just- Right” books.

Independently apply reading comprehension strategies

GOOD READING HABITS Building Reading PartnershipsElements of Fiction Launching Book Clubs – Realistic FictionMysteriesNon-fiction Folktales

DAILY SCHEDULE Daily Oral Language/Word Study (8:15-8:25) Writer’s Workshop (8:25-9:35) Special (9:40-10:15) Recess (10:15-10:35) Chinese Class (10:35-11:20) Science/S.S(11:20-11:55) Recess/Lunch (11:55-12:37) Science/S.S.(12:40-1:00) Math (1:00-1:45) Readers Workshop Begins (1:45) Recess (optional) (2:00-2:15) Readers Workshop (2:15-2:45) Homework Agenda and Class Jobs (2:50-3:00)

WORD STUDY

What is word study?

phonics + spelling + vocabulary instruction_____________________= Word Study

WORD STUDY Bi-Weekly ROUTINE

Monday- the teacher will typically introduce the sort in order to highlight the pattern (s) and discuss and highlight the pattern and its effect on spelling and meaning.

Demonstrate the word sort and point out any “oddballs.” Students cut out and sort their words. Place them in

bags or envelopes to take home.

Tuesday-Thursday students work independently while teacher works with small groups

What are the parts of workshop model?

Mini-lesson Independent Sharing

Language Arts

The language component of our curriculum covers:

Parts of speech Sentence structure Types of sentences Complete sentences Capitalization Punctuation Usage

•Figurative Language•Prefix/Suffix meanings Multiple Meaning Words Reference Skills

Writing units

FRIENDLY LETTER UNIT LAUNCHING WRITER’S WORKSHOP RAISING THE QUALITY OF NARRATIVES POETRY PERSUASIVE ESSAYS NONFICTION FICTION

Writing Process

➣Plan (organize thoughts)➣Draft (put ideas on paper)➣Edit (correct spelling, mechanics and grammar)➣Revise (verbs, adjectives and adverbs)➣Publish (prepare a copy for others to read)

Math

As of this year, our math instruction has been aligned to match the National Common Core Standards.

Grade 4 Math Practices1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Grade 4 overview – math

Operations and Algebraic Thinking• Use the four operations with whole numbers tosolve problems.• Gain familiarity with factors and multiples.• Generate and analyze patterns. Number and Operations in Base Ten• Generalize place value understanding for multidigitwhole numbers.• Use place value understanding and properties ofoperations to perform multi-digit arithmetic. .

Grade 4 overview-math (cont.)

Number and Operations—Fractions• Extend understanding of fraction equivalenceand ordering.• Build fractions from unit fractions by applyingand extending previous understandings ofoperations on whole numbers.• Understand decimal notation for fractions, andcompare decimal fractions.

Grade 4 overview – math (cont.)

Measurement and Data• Solve problems involving measurement andconversion of measurements from a larger unit toa smaller unit.• Represent and interpret data.• Geometric measurement: understand concepts of angle and measure angles.Geometry• Draw and identify lines and angles, and classifyshapes by properties of their lines and angles.

Science Units

Magnetism and Electricity

Water

From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

Social Studies

Trimester 1Geography: Maps, Atlas, Longitude/Latitude, LandformsGeography of Asia and China

Trimester 2Ancient ChinaTerracotta WarriorsChinese artifacts

Trimester 3Modern China OngoingCurrent Events

Homework

Homework is an opportunity for students to practice and fine-tune the skills we are working on in class.

Each school night20 minutes of homework (reading response assignments, word study or daily oral language activities, math practice, writing assignments and science/social studies work).Chinese – 20 minutes Unfinished Work – Any work not completed in class will be sent home for homework.

20 minutes of reading each night. Students record the books they read in their agendas. Nightly reading should balance out other homework. If your child has very little homework one night, they should read more than usual.

SAS REPORT CARD

1 = Area of Concern 2 = Progressing (but may lack consistency) 3 = Meeting Expectations 4* = Meeting with Excellence *4s are something to celebrate, not expect.

They are difficult to earn and a mark achieved only by surpassing the expectations with extra credit work and/or producing outstanding quality on assignments.

SUPER FOURTH EVENTS

Soccer days (Sept. 26th & Spring) Halloween Party Field trips

SHANGHAI MUSEUM CHINA ALIVE – PEASANT PAINTING

Sharing Lunch-November Classroom Holiday Party Book Swap Other planned events

Reminders

Please send in a healthy snack with your child

NUT FREE SCHOOL Birthdays

Please let me know if and when you would like to send in treats.

Please send in precut or individual treats.If you invite the entire class to an outside birthday party you may send out invites at school. We don’t want students feeling left out.

agenda

Students are expected to copy assignments from the board.

Parents are expected to sign the agenda daily. This allows you to know what we are studying in class.

Student Success Depends on….

Adequate sleep Positive Attitude Healthy diet Daily reading Parent support All of us working together as a TEAM

Checklist for parents

___Check my child’s agenda

___Send a healthy snack daily

___Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep

(9-11 hours recommended)

___Check class blog

COMMUNICATION

stefan.fisher@saschina.org http://teachers.saschina.org/sfisher/