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Mrs. Howell's *Page is updated on every Monday afternoon Please call 997-2131 or use the email below to schedule an appointment with me when needed. E-mails usually receive quicker responses! Below is an updated weekly schedule and curriculum for your child's class. Check at the very bottom of this page for useful links to enhance your child's learning in 4th grade. 4-2 Reading is in green 4-4 Reading is in blue Objectives are in white for both Reading classes. 4-2 Writing is in orange 4-2 students will have me for the majority of the day which includes Reading, Writing and AR. 7:45-8:25 specials How do I calculate your child's grade? Breakdown of Reading Grade: 65% -FCAT weekly assessments and on-level comprehension tests (given on Friday) 15%- Weekly Vocabulary tests and bi-weekly literacy center grade that students put in their "Center Folder" that stays in school 10%- Weekly spelling tests (same words as voc for 4-2) 10%- HW grade and quarterly projects (Daily assignments are worth 20 points each: 4th grade sentences, comprehension packets, spelling practice, voc cards, and 1 hour Reading log *assignments are subject to change weekly) Homework for every student is to read for a minimum of 20- 30 minutes daily (or 1- 2 hours/week). Students will write in their home log: the title of the book, the number of pages read, and the amount of time read. A parent/guardian needs to sign your child's log once per week, verifying your son or daughter is reading. I will be checking planners every week on Friday (or Thursday if school is out on Friday). Vocabulary and/or spelling words listed in the planner should also be reviewed as needed. AR MINIMUM POINT REQUIREMENTS- Students need to earn 3-5 AR points a week by reading at least one chapter book or 5 half point books on their level read during centers, AR , and independently at home!!!! Students are required to read within their AR range, which is determined by taking the STAR test. Only books within their reading range or above will be counted towards their requirement. If your child earned a 70% or lower on a comprehension test, they have a chance to earn back half credit for each question they got incorrect. Students must follow the following directions in order to receive the credit: 1. All questions (that were wrong) must be written out on a separate sheet of paper. They must CUCC the questions. (Circle question word, underline key words in question, count directions, check answer in story) 2. Students must explain on that separate sheet of paper why they chose a particular answer using the story at least 2-3 sentences 3. Parents must sign the separate sheet of paper!
Week of March 21st Students will summarize author's purpose and vital deatils in a non- fiction story and create learning tools to help them understand in a cooperative and interactive setting. Students will use "Think and Search" to infer the meaning of the text Students will determine author's purpose in an article and summarize important deatils and facts (Compare/ Contrast) in a story. They will use learning tools to help them understand vitsal Reading skills in a cooperative and interactive setting. Students will use "Think and Search" to infer the meaning of the text.EVERY FRIDAY WILL BE A SPELLING/VOC. TEST (SAME WORDS) AND A SKILLS TEST THAT EVALUATES YOUR CHILD'S COMPREHENSION ON A PARTICULAR FCAT SKILL THAT IS TAUGHT AND PRACTICED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
Reading Homework Please remind your child to keep his/her Reading homework in a spiral notebook labeled Reading. I would prefer if he/she only used this notebook for Reading. Please check your child's planner on a daily basis since HW is subject to change. Daily Howmeork, studying, and independent Reading will enhance your child's Reading grade immensely. Monday Read "Holocaust" answer questions 1-7. Show where you find the answers CUCC Tuesday-"Jody's Terrible Day" 1-6 Wed-Sunshine Safety and Rashad's Wish #7-15 Thurs-"How to Solve Mystery of Words" 1-9
Your child’s Reading HW this week is to redo the questions they missed on their Benchmark C test (most of these skills will be tested on the FCAT in April. This will be due on Friday the 1st. Please encourage your child to complete a couple questions each night so they don’t feel overwhelmed the last night. I will give back 1 point for each question that they get correct on test. Students must follow the following directions in order to receive the credit:
1. All questions (that were wrong) must be written out on a separate sheet of paper. They must CUCC the questions. (Circle question word, underline key words in question, count directions, check answer in story) 2. Students must explain on that separate sheet of paper why they chose a particular answer using the story at least 2-3 sentences 3. Parents must sign the separate sheet of paper Thurs- voc words and 1 hour reading log HW week of 4/4!
4-2 VOC. WORDS- ALL 15!!! (4-4 HAS THE FIRST 10 WORDS) ample dwelling hazardous parched famished ecstatic multcolored defrost subzero moutainous prejudge notoxic isolated acquaintances baffled excelled keen saturated feeble reluctant
` Writing 4-2 Students will become proficent in Narrative and Expository Writing this year! Students are asked to sign up to share a "Quick Write" (photo, artwork, favorite toy) *must be approved by me! Breakdown of Writing Grade in-class essays that are written during instruction- 25% independent timed essays-45% organized notebook in class- 15% HW-15%
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