4th+Grade


 * 9/26/2011: Our writing focus these past two weeks has been on creating a sequence piece. We enjoyed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as we learned the importance of writing steps in order. We have also been busy reading fiction and non-fiction text as we practice the reading comprehension strategy of inferring. Finally, we moved on to reading and writing words with blends in Wilson. **


 * 9/7/2011: This week we learned that one syllable words that end in f,l, or s have a bonus letter! We use the acronym "Sammy Loves Fried Zebras" to help us remember this. How many words can you think of that follow this phonics pattern? **
 * Fall, Call, Mall, Pill, Full, Miss, Kiss, Mess............ **

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 * We are also reading about the importance of "Helping Out" and practicing the comprehension strategy of "Determining Importance." Our writing this week will focus on learning about writing stories and than applying our new knowledge to writing our very own pieces! **


 * 8/29/2011: We have been hard at work and it is only the 2nd week of school. Between all the writing and reading we are doing in the resource room, we are sure learning a lot. This week we are focusing on using the "Making Connections" comprehension strategy in our reading. Last week we read a fiction story about the importance of being honest. We worked hard on learning how to summarize our thoughts and the author's story.**


 * This week, we are reading about the "Gold Rush." We are also working on our writing. We are focusing on main ideas and details. We brainstormed using brain research that Mrs. Ellis learned this summer at a conference. We were able to generate a lot of ideas and come up with some personal ideas that we are excited to write about! Next week, we are writing stories! We can't wait!**