Students should…. follow classroom rules demonstrate terrific kid character traits daily be responsible for their work and actions be able to earn money.

Welcome to Curriculum Night

Ms. Brown Grade 4 *Please find your child’s desk. Read the

letter in your child’s journal while we wait to begin the presentation! You may

write back. Thank you!

Student Expectations

ConductWork Habits

Students should….• follow classroom rules•demonstrate terrific kidcharacter traits daily• be responsible for their work and actions• be able to earn money each week

• Students are expectedto participate in class and complete their work•Work is expected to be neat and complete!•Best effort•Homework is each student’s responsibility

• 8:45-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:45 Literacy• 10:45-11:55 Math• 12:05-12:35 Lunch• 12:35-1:20 Writing• 1:20-2:05 Specials• 2:05-2:35 Recess• 2:35-3:45 Science/Social Studies• 3:45-4:00 Dismissal

Specials 1:15-2:05

Day 1Media

Day 2 Music

Day 3 P.E.

Day 4Readers’ Theatre

Day 5 Spanish

Day 6 Technology

Day 7Art

Class Schedule

• Before each unit, teachers give a pre-assessment to determine the students’ current level of proficiency on the objectives in that unit

• Pre-assessments are scored and data is used to group students accordingly

• Instruction is then provided across the grade level• Groups are flexible and will change based on data

from each unit

Math Instruction

• Adopted by Wake County• Validated with over 10 years of research• Focuses on conceptual understanding and fluency

• Support the Math Expressions lessons to align with the Common Core Standards

*Language based- explaining, justifying reasoning and answers.

Math Expressions

Alignment Lessons

• Math is every day from 10:45-11:55• Students complete a Problem of the Day and Homework

check (whole class or with a buddy)• Direct instruction/Mini Lesson (20 minutes): Teacher will give

the lesson for the day• 10:45-11:55- Structure of the lesson is different on a day to

day basis. Whole group activities, partner work, independent practice, individual conferencing, small groups, etc.

• Enrichment groups may work on projects throughout units.

Lesson Structure

• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them• Reason abstractly and quantitatively• Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of

others• Model with mathematics• Use appropriate tools strategically• Attend to precision• Look for and make use of structure• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Standards for Mathematical Practice:

• 2 daily blocks• Reading- 9:15-10:45• Writing-12:35-1:15

Literacy

• Balanced literacy program• Focus Lessons with CAFÉ • Mini Lessons on Skills• Strategy Groups• Independent Reading• Individual Conferences• Novel Studies/Literature Groups• Reader’s Response Journals• Vocabulary-Wordly Wise Workbook• Read Aloud

The Daily CAFE

• Teacher works with students in small groups and conducts individual student conferences

• Students are working on reading and writing during rotations

• Students need to be responsible and focused while working independently

The Daily 5/CAFE

• Read To Self: is uninterrupted INDEPENDENT reading time designed to build each students’ stamina.

• Read To Someone: is designed to build each students’ stamina and oral reading fluency. Students are paired with a partner and take turns reading aloud.

The Daily 5- Components

• Word Work: is a time for students to be engaged in meaningful activities that increase their knowledge of spelling patterns or the meaning of vocabulary words.

• Work On Writing: a time for students to respond to their reading in a written format

• *Listen To Reading: Read Aloud and Book Buddies

Components Continued…

• Hold the student accountable• Encourage the student to complete tasks to the

best of their ability• Practice good spelling habits in written work

across all areas of the curriculum• Make sure students are reading nightly and

retelling• Please ensure your child has several “Good Fit”

Books at school and at home

How Can Parents help?

• Students will work through the writing process to create and publish quality pieces that demonstrate the features of effective writing.

• Prewriting • Rough Draft • Revising • Editing • Publishing

• Author’s Chair – gives students the opportunity to share ideas and stories with peers

Writer’s Workshop

• Focuses on North Carolina– Q1- History– Q2- Government– Q3- Economy– Q4- Culture, Geography and Environment

• Learning Experiences– Native American Day-9/26– Wright Brothers Day-12/17– Free Enterprise Day-3/20– Pirate Day-6/26– Culture Fair-6/19

Social Studies

– Q1- Animal Studies– Q2- Landforms– Q3-Rocks and Minerals– Q4- Magnetism and Electricity

• We will have four in school fieldtrips that support Science curriculum this year!

Science

Wake County Public Schools Standards-Based Grading Report Card Descriptors

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS 1-4• 4 - Exemplary• Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the

standards, concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.• 3 - Proficient• Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the standards,

concepts and skills taught during this reporting period.• 2 – Approaching Proficiency• Student is approaching an understanding of the standards, concepts and skills

taught during this reporting period.• 1 – Non-Proficiency• Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of standards, concepts

and skills taught during this reporting period.

Grading

• Friday- Each students will reflect on the week- consider classwork, behavior, effort, etc.

• Students will set goals for the upcoming week• All tests will be added to this binder and will go home

for parents to review• Writing samples and other important assignments

will be found here as well• Parents are encouraged to take time to go through

the binder with their child to discuss their school work and help them to set goals each week

Weekly Data Binders

• Raleigh Walking Tour (December 18th)• Mordecai House (September 17)• Symphony (April 21st )• Beach Day Trip(May 29th)• (4) “In-class” science trips– Electrifying Adventures– Finally Fun Formations– You Are What You Eat– Natures Niche

• We will need volunteers for field trips. Please make sure you are registered to volunteer.

Field Trips

• Ms. Brown’s email: [email protected]• Weekly Newsletter: Emailed each Wednesday to

parents with information for the week/month• Website: http://msbrown4thgrade.weebly.com• Daily Planner: Parents please check & sign daily • Wednesday Folder: Parents please check weekly• Progress/Interim Reports (Q1: 8/27)• Parent Conferences (End of Quarter 1) • Quarterly Report Cards(Quarter 1: 9/26)

Parent Communication

• Please feel free to email your child’s Math or Science teachers if you have any questions.

Science: Mrs. Duncklee – [email protected]

Math: Mrs. Duncklee & Ms. Lehman - [email protected] [email protected]

Math and Social Studies Teacher Communication

Thank you for attending tonight!I look forward to a great school year!

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