4th Grade Ms. Michelle Van Pelt 

 

Monday

Good morning 4th grade, today is the start of a new week and please do your best to work under these circumstances! There is going to be more and more online stuff as the week goes on. Myself and Ms. Van Pelt are trying our best to come up new ways to help you understand in our time away from us. Google classroom is up and running and if you have not done so already, please follow the steps to join! Here they are again:


  To set up Google Classroom: 

1.) Use your BSS Gmail account. It should be the first letter of your name with your full last name @blessedsacramentsi.com

2.) Click on https://classroom.google.com/

3.) On the top right side you will see + Click it and then click on join class. Enter this code: 5uqf25v

Screencast: video of me explaining ELA directions for today: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ar7eyGxDTTRomjlNsynYF2t7OZSBRG5/view?usp=sharing 

ELA:
•Today you are going to identify key ideas and details in a story and use them to support your opinions about the characters and events in the story. 
-Readers use key ideas and details to support their opinions.
•Today you also practice identifying figurative language in the story. 

1.) Read the Longest Night pg 30-37. Log onto https://pearsonrealize.com/ 

2.) Answer this question on Google Classroom. It is found under the ELA topic. This question will count towards your attendance in my class. 

3.) Complete RWJ pg 167 (the entire page) and 168 (skip #3)
•for the top of pg 167 use context clues to define the word. 
-vigorously pg 33
-futile pg 33
-prey pg 36
-predators pg 37
•Read your notes on figurative language in your ELA notebook then complete RWJ pg 168. Skip question 3.

* ELA test Thursday (will be given through Pearson Realize). Study RWJ pg 155, 158, 161

Spelling- #1-10 define spelling words in your ELA notebook using dictionary
Link to spelling words: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14PsvIZIUqq98Rix-6aHXX0B2lTaJMZ5ibfsuiUox8GE/edit?usp=sharing

Math:

 State Test question of day. With the announcement of the cancellation of all stanardized testing for this year we are going to take somewhat of a step back from the state test questions practice. However, I am a big proprietor of the children understanding this kind of "academic language" and deem it important as it presents them with challenges. I still am I going to provide them with a question hand picked from certain standards we are trying to practice while at home. 

The question should still be completed on looseleaf (unless booklet printed), with your response and an explanation of your response in 1-3 sentences. (Please use the links above to download the questions or access the previous tests through ENGAGENY) Parents please have the kids attempt to do these questions of the day independently! Afterwards you can guide, instruct, and explain. I will also send out explanations the following day as well.

For today's question we will be flashing back to the very beginning on place value! Please do your best to explain what you know about the PLACE VALUE CHART!!

2019 Test: #43

I want you to also turn to your "INTRO TO FRACTIONS PACKET"..It should have been printed last week.

Your starting page today  should be "SIXTHS" which is page 15 out of 34. The last page you should complete is on "TENTHS" which is page 20 out of 34. This will wrap up the very beginning and partitioning shapes into different fractions.

****PARTITION: Means the act of dividing something into separate parts****



Social Studies:

Please log in to Google Classroom and complete the question assigned for Social Studies on the beginning of the American Revolution! It will not be graded, I want to use it for you to check in for the day!

 

Tuesday  

Math

State Test question of day. With the announcement of the cancellation of all stanardized testing for this year we are going to take somewhat of a step back from the state test questions practice. However, I am a big proprietor of the children understanding this kind of "academic language" and deem it important as it presents them with challenges. I still am I going to provide them with a question hand picked from certain standards we are trying to practice while at home. 

The question should still be completed on looseleaf (unless booklet printed), with your response and an explanation of your response in 1-3 sentences. (Please use the links above to download the questions or access the previous tests through ENGAGENY) Parents please have the kids attempt to do these questions of the day independently! Afterwards you can guide, instruct, and explain. I will also send out explanations the following day as well.

For today's question we will expanding from our question yesterday with the place value chart and knowing the value of numbers. We are going go further and now work on a question with the 3 major NUMBER FORMS and COMPARING numbers in different forms:

1) Standard Form
2) Expanded Form
3) Word Form

2018 Test: #24

For your "Intro to Fractions" practice today we are going to practice matching the fraction names to the words. For today you are to complete the matching column page titled:

"Match the Fractions to the Words"

*Draw a ray from the words to its matching fraction just like the example given....

One-half is pointing towards 1/2

**Please keep in mind that instead of using the word "Fourths" they use the word "Quarters" instead. Good luck!


Religion

Please continue your readings on Chapter 15: The Fourth Commandment. Today you should read pages 178-179.

-The readings focus on how the Fourth Commandment (Honor your Mother and your Father) also has to do with showing respect to ALL authority figures....including Police Officers, Firefighters, Crossing Guards, Judges and so on.

After your readings, please respond to the following questions:

1) Why do we give respect to our teachers, church leaders, and all government leaders?

2) In what ways do we follow the fourth commandment in respect to law and authority?

*THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE POSTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM


Today’s ELA directions explained: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NYCtcHKdWyWRn5FKKJiZ49B2NthVdwqu/view 

ELA-     everything also on google classroom under ELA

Video explaining yesterday’s ELA answers: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iKIt-waQVeJu1G0QjnIGHDZJikrGGR1G/view?usp=sharing 
Answer key to yesterday’s ELA answers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aFeD5GEw28sFpaJwxxZwEX16YJs8OL9vAv99zrgIx1s/edit?usp=sharing 

•Today you are going to continue to read about Wind Runner and form opinions about major events in the story. 

1.) Read the Longest Night pg 38-48. Log onto https://pearsonrealize.com/ 

2.) Answer these questions on Google Classroom. It is found under the ELA topic. This question will count towards your attendance in my class. 

3.) Complete RWJ pg 170-171 (the entire page)
•for the top of pg 171 use context clues to define the word. 
-lumbered pg 39
-gazed pg 40
-foraged pg 42
-arrogant pg 46

* ELA test Thursday (will be given through Pearson Realize). Study RWJ pg 155, 158, 161

Spelling- #11-20 define spelling words in your ELA notebook using dictionary




Wednesday- April 1st

Math

State Test question of day. With the announcement of the cancellation of all stanardized testing for this year we are going to take somewhat of a step back from the state test questions practice. However, I am a big proprietor of the children understanding this kind of "academic language" and deem it important as it presents them with challenges. I still am I going to provide them with a question hand picked from certain standards we are trying to practice while at home. 

The question should still be completed on looseleaf (unless booklet printed), with your response and an explanation of your response in 1-3 sentences. (Please use the links above to download the questions or access the previous tests through ENGAGENY) Parents please have the kids attempt to do these questions of the day independently! Afterwards you can guide, instruct, and explain. I will also send out explanations the following day as well.

For today's question we will give our very early knowledge or fractions a try! The question will test your knowledge of One-Half (1/2)

2017 Test: #49

-I want you to think about the total amount (Denominator) of each activity in the question.

-For example Roxana spent  Two-Sixths of an hour on swimming. One-half of 6 is 3. So she spent LESS than a half hour on Swimming because she spent Two-Sixths.

Give the Dance Class, Reading, and Soccer a try on your own!

Just try your best! That is all I can ask for. Explanation will be sent tomorrow!

For your "Intro to Fractions" practice today you are going to practice comparing fractions with the SAME denominator. Which means the same TOTAL.

- All you need to do is compare the numerators to see which fraction is larger. The bigger the amount of pieces colored in, the bigger the fraction.

To practice this, SKIP to page 26 out of 34 in your packet. The title of the page is "Comparing and Ordering Like Fractions" (The first one with the shapes)

GOOD LUCK!


Social Studies
Log in to Google Classroom and follow the directions to complete the Fact or Opinion Social Studies quiz!   

Science-  also posted on Google Classroom
1.Read Chapter 3 lesson 3 (Magnetism and Electricity) pg 164- 167
2. Next, listen to the video of me discussing these pages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15esuVutdOhjqV3Dv0CP6qmz60Q38FHXC/view?usp=sharing 
3. watch this quick YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s236Q1nuWXg
4. Answer questions in Google Classroom. 

ELA - also posted on Google Classroom

Video explaining yesterday’s ELA answers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nYA3c2xl-JIIYSEGxlo9s9VtcAYb7LMs/view?usp=sharing 
Answer key to yesterday’s ELA answers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uS4sHgxG6AfQtc7BTD622Y-P2TxSwIqRT4Xq3iRzLbw/edit?usp=sharing 

1.) On google classroom, answer the questions assigned today in ELA. It is not an actual quiz. The questions are just a review for your test tomorrow
2.) Study RWJ pg 155, 158, 161. Test tomorrow on Pearson Realize
3.) Complete 1 RAZ Kids reading and quiz. This will be counted as an actual quiz towards ELA.

Spelling- #1-20 3x each in script in ELA notebook

Thursday- April 2nd 

Math 

State Test question of day. With the announcement of the cancellation of all stanardized testing for this year we are going to take somewhat of a step back from the state test questions practice. However, I am a big proprietor of the children understanding this kind of "academic language" and deem it important as it presents them with challenges. I still am I going to provide them with a question hand picked from certain standards we are trying to practice while at home. 

The question should still be completed on looseleaf (unless booklet printed), with your response and an explanation of your response in 1-3 sentences. (Please use the links above to download the questions or access the previous tests through ENGAGENY) Parents please have the kids attempt to do these questions of the day independently! Afterwards you can guide, instruct, and explain. I will also send out explanations the following day as well.


Today we are going to dedicate ourselves to Equivalent Fractions and Equivalent fraction Models!

Remember, the numerators and denominators can change but fractions could still be equal in value!
For example: Four-Eights (4/8) and Two-Fourths (2/4) are both forms of One-Half (1/2)

All 3 above are equal fractions in value!

For the state test question of the day we will try an Equivalent Fraction question:

2016 Test: #3

**For the state test question a little advice: Draw the Model they give you (One-Third) and match it up

on top of the the answer choices and you will see which matches up and is correct!!**


Khan Academy Practice on Equivalent Fractions

(There will be 8 "Assignments" posted in total)

(Will set the due date for the end of the day tomorrow) (FRIDAY)

Here are the 8 assignments that will be up by 7:30 AM this morning:

1) Equivalent fractions (Video)
2) Visualizing equivalent fractions (Video)
3) Equivalent fractions: (fraction models) (Exercise)
4) Visualizing equivalent fractions review (Article)
5) More on equivalent fractions (Video)
6) Equivalent fractions (Exercise)
7) Equivalent fractions (Number lines) (Exercise)
8) Equivalent fractions review (article)

ELA - directions are also posted on Google Classroom

The Longest Night Test assigned on Pearson Realize. http://pearsonrealize.com
1. When you finish the test, hit submit

2.) Complete the writing on the Longest Night. Follow the directions. Answer the prompt by writing an opinion PARAGRAPH (6 sentences.) Use two details to support your answer. You may use the book to help! 

Science - posted on Google Classroom

1.Read Chapter 3 lesson 3 (Magnetism and Electricity) pg 168-172

2. After you read, listen to the video of me discussing these pages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3NaW0pTKbKid_WpkyAv01LCLDZbqez2/view?usp=sharing 

3.)  Sign into https://www.brainpop.com/ username: mvanpeltbss password: VanPeltBSS4 (make sure you capitalize where I have capitalized letters)
-watch this brainpop video on electromagnets: https://www.brainpop.com/science/energy/electromagnets/ 

4.) Answer questions assigned on Google Classroom. Use your textbook pg 168-172

 

Friday- April 3rd

Science
1. Complete science questions on Google Classroom. Use science textbook pg 164-172. It will be counted as a science quiz. You can type your answer right on the document. When you are done hit turn in. 

Religion
1. Complete test assigned on Google Classroom on Chapter 15. Use your textbook to answer the questions (pages 172-179 ). You can type your answer right on the document. When you are done hit turn in. 

ELA
Please complete 1 RAZ Kids reading and quiz only if you did not do so on Wednesday. If you did RAZ Kids Wednesday (April 1st) you do not have to complete RAZ Kids today.

 

EASTER BREAK WORK:

Fiction book report DUE MAY 4th. The goal is to start the book report over break. Click on the link for the book report template. Please print or copy on paper: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11NqDZgbOhb8SWV-YcxuptYE0FDh3c6_tCUbYYRvSLUM/edit?usp=sharing 
This will also be posted on Google Classroom. 
 

Math (OPTIONAL Khan Academy Work)

Different exercises will be posted today and you will be able to complete them over the two week Easter Break as you please. They will be from Modules 1-5 on a variety of topics. 

HAVE A HAPPY EASTER!!! Stay safe! We hope to see you soon!