Lately our 4th Grade Scholars have been able to explore the world of poetry. Not only are they learning about the basics of character, plot, and setting; but they are also exploring figurative language, nuance, and meaning. It is fun to see scholars discover meaning in hidden words. I thoroughly enjoy watching their eyes light-up when a new concept comes into focus in their mind's eye. What I adore the most is seeing the scholars search for Truth and even when they don't find it I can see the joy in their faces when the attempt and do not succeed. Picture Source This Week...Science - Resources In Science scholars will learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, as well as the effects greenhouse gases can have on the planet. Math - What is Right? Measuring angles. We will continue our journey as we begin comparing angles. We will have a quiz on Thursday, April 4th. Scholars will explore points, lines, and angles this week. It would still be very helpful for you child to focus on all math facts. Literature - The Princess and the Goblin In Literature, on Tuesday we continue reading The Princess and the Goblin. We will continue our journey into George MacDonald’s wonderful world. We will be following her as discusses her recent adventures in the distant top of the tower. Lyceum - The Beauty of the Fraction This week in Lyceum will continue reviewing multiplying and dividing mixed numbers. Scholars will still benefit by their daily review of their math facts in all mathematical facts. Help your scholars by having them review their math fact flash cards. Language Arts - AzMerit Writing Practice Test In language arts this week, students will work through a practice writing test on the computer. They will read and work through writing an AzMerit essay on the computer. Poetry Poetry will continue with a new poem being introduced and discussed on wednesday, we will read and discuss the general themes and concepts of poetry. We will not be memorizing these poems in order to expose the scholars to as many different varieties of poetry in this 4th quarter. Assessments Eye on the Horizon...Monday, April 2nd ~ AzMerit Monday, April 9th ~ AzMerit
Writing Practice Test Day 1/3 Writing Practice Test Day 3/3 Tuesday, April 3rd ~ Field Trip Tuesday, April 10 ~ AzMerit Writing Wednesday, April 4th ~ None Wednesday, April 11 ~ Science AIMS Thursday, April 5th ~ Math Quiz, Wednesday, April 18 & 19 ~ AzMerit AzMerit Writing Practice Test Day 2/3 Reading/Math
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