4C - English/Language Arts Assignments
- Instructors
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- 2018-2019
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Welcome to 4th Grade English/Language Arts! I am very excited to educate your child and encourage them to set and reach new academic goals.In this class, we will be honing and developing the skills that students learned last year in grade 3. This year, we will practice: proficiently and independently reading literary and informational text, applying a variety of strategies to read unknown words in and out of context, writing explanatory and opinion pieces, and collaborating in group discussions.As we move towards AzMerit and NWEA growth assessments, students will be provided with the necessary tools to reach independent and class academic growth goals.Students are expected to be 100% prepared for class every single day. This means coming to class with completed homework, Firebird planner, pencils, notebooks, and a positive attitude. Coming to class prepared and ready to learn will ensure the most academic growth.Homework will be assigned nightly (except for Fridays). Study Island assignments and Reading Logs are assigned weekly.We will have spelling tests and reading comprehension tests every Friday. Students are expected to study their daily lessons in order to prepare for these examinations.Contact InformationIf you need to get in contact with me, please reach out to me through ClassDojo or email. You can expect a response within 24-48 hours.Phone number:623-547-5587email: [email protected]
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Spelling
Spelling words 11-15. Create one sentence per spelling word. Word must be spelled correctly in order to receive credit.
Skills Practice
Complete pages 55 + 56 in Skills Practice workbook
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Spelling
Complete spelling words 6-10 (pyramid spelling)
Skills Practice
Complete pages 53 + 54 in the Skills Practice workbook
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Spelling
Spelling words # 1-5 5xs each. Please use the CORRECTED spelling for your homework assignments. If a word is spelled incorrectly, it will be marked wrong.
Prefix Practice
Complete pgs 43 + 44 in Skills Practice Workbook
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Finish Assignments
Complete all assignments that were not finished while I was out.
Assignments that should be completed are:
1. Skills Practice pgs 33-36, 45
2. "Plants Found a Way" Definitions
3. Open Court Textbook Text Connections/Look Closer pgs 392-393
4. Open Court Textbook Write Activity pg 393
5. Text Connections pg. 415
These were all assigned on Monday. They should be complete by now. Anything that isn't complete is homework tonight.
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Spelling
Spelling words #s 6-10 5xs each
Reading
Skills Practice pgs 21-22
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Spelling
Spelling Words 5xs each (Spelling words #s 1-5)
Complete Skills Practice Workbook pgs 3-4
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NO HOMEWORK
Students will be taking AIMS Science test tomorrow. They will not have reading homework tonight
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Study Island
Main Idea and Details Blue Ribbon (due SUNDAY!)
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Spelling
Spelling Pyramids 6-10
Vocabulary
Finish vocabulary sentences (if not finished in class)
Reading Log
Complete Wednesday portion of reading log. Responses should be AT LEAST FIVE complete sentences.
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Spelling
Create a sentence for each spelling word.
Use only word #s 1-5
Reading
Read for 30 minutes and complete the Tuesday portion of the reading log. Make sure that your response has AT LEAST FIVE complete sentences.
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AzMerit Practice
Complete AzMerit Practice questions from "Fill the Twisty for Three Dollars!" 1-3
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Study Island
- Illustrations in Literature
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Foundational Skills (Suffixes -ment and -al/-ial)
Skills Practice pgs. 175-176 (if not completed in class)
Spelling
Pyramids for spelling words 6-10
Vocabulary
Create vocab flash cards for vocabulary words 6-10
- plantation
- whittled
- flee
- regiment
- jostled
Flash cards should include the word, the definition, a sentence, and a creative image
Reading
Read for 30 minutes and complete Tuesday portion of reading log. Responses should be AT LEAST 5 sentences long and should be written in complete sentences.
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Spelling
Create a STORY using spelling words 1-5. Students are not using each word in a sentence. They are creating a short story (10-15 sentences) that incorporate the spelling words.
Underline each spelling word and be sure it is spelled correctly.
Vocabulary (Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation)
Create vocab flash cards for vocabulary words 1-5
- apprentice
- clerk
- dense
- abolition
- emancipation
Flash cards should include the word, the definition, a sentence, and a creative image
Reading
Read for 30 minutes and complete Monday portion of reading log. Responses should be AT LEAST 5 sentences long and should be written in complete sentences.
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AzMerit Practice
Complete the 9 AzMerit Practice Questions
Reading Comprehension
"The Unbreakable Code" Look Closer Questions. Answers mus be written in complete sentences.
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Study Island
Point of View (can be found in My Classes)
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Spelling
Pyramid Spelling for words 1-10
Reading
Read for 30 minutes and complete Tuesday portion of reading log. Answers must be AT LEAST 3 sentences. Each day is worth 25 points.
Interactive Notebook
Decorate Inferences page of Interactive notebook.
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Reading
Read for 30 minutes and complete Monday portion of reading log. Answers should be AT LEAST 3 sentences long.
Interactive Notebooks
Decorate Inferences page in interactive notebook
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Reading
Student should read for 30 minutes and complete the Thursday portion of reading log. Answers should be AT LEAST three sentences long. Answers should be written CLEARLY.
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Spelling
Write spelling words #11-15 5xs each
Reading
Student should read for 30 minutes and complete the Wednesday portion of reading log. Answers should be AT LEAST three sentences long. Answers should be written CLEARLY.
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Spelling
Change the noun from plural to singular for words #6-10
Phonics
Complete Skills Practice pgs. 123-124 if not completed in class
Reading
Student should read for 30 minutes and complete the Tuesday portion of reading log. Answers should be AT LEAST three sentences long. Answers should be written CLEARLY.
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Spelling
Pyramid spelling for words # 1-5
S.M.A.R.T. Goals Worksheet
Read the goal listed and explain why it is not a S.M.A.R.T. goal. Then, turn it into a S.M.A.R.T. goal
Reading
Students should read for 30 minutes and complete the Monday portion of reading log. Answers should be AT LEAST three sentences long. Answers should be written CLEARLY.
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Reading
Students should read for 30 minutes and complete the Monday portion of their reading log.
Responses should have at least 3 complete sentences. Sentences should be written NEATLY and CLEARLY.
Reading Comp & Verb Tense Practice
Read "Giant Pandas" and answer the questions on the back.
Circle all the simple present verbs in the article.
(4C ONLY!) Read "Pigs" and answer the questions on the back.
Circle all the simple present tense verbs in the article.
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Missing Work
Students should complete ALL missing work. Please see the progress report that was sent home this afternoon.
Reading Log
Read for 30 minutes and complete the Tuesday portion of the Reading Log
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Informational Texts
Read the "Tasmanian Devils" Scientific Text and answer the reading comprehension questions.
Use the chart and the text to answer the question.
Answers should be in complete sentences.
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Study Island
Students will have TWO Study Island assignments due this week.
Context Clues is due on Sunday, November 11 and students must receive an 80% or higher to receive credit
Summarize Literature is also due on Sunday, November 11 and students should receive a 90% or higher to receive credit
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Vocabulary
Complete vocabulary practice sheet
Reading
Read for 30 minutes and complete Tuesday portion of reading log. Students should choose one question to answer for the day. The answer should have AT LEAST 3 complete sentences.
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Vocabulary
Charlotte's Web Chapters 5-8 Vocab Flash Cards
Reading
Read for 30 minutes and complete Monday portion of reading log.
Students should choose 1 question to answer for the day. The answer should have AT LEAST 3 complete sentences.
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Study Island
Characters Study Island
ONE assignment from MyPath
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Reading Log
Reading Log due TODAY. All sections should be completed with AT LEAST 3 complete sentences for each day
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Spelling
Create a short story using spelling words 6-10. Underline the spelling words
Grammar
Complete Skills Practice Workbook pgs 101 & 102
Reading
Read for 30 minutes and complete the Tuesday portion of the Reading Log. Answer should be AT LEAST 3 sentences
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Vocabulary
Students should complete Skills Practice pgs 97 & 98
Spelling
Complete pyramid spelling for spelling words 1-5
Reading
Read for 30 minutes and fill out the Monday portion of the the reading log
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Study Island
This week's Study Island assignment is "Summarize Literature". Students must receive an 80% or higher in order to receive a Blue Ribbon
Due Sunday, October 7
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Phonics
Complete pgs 81 & 82 in Skills Practice Workbook. Use Comparative and Superlative notes from today's class to help complete the assignment
Spelling
Write the first 5 spelling words 5 times each
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Study Island - Theme
This week's Study Island assignment is Theme. This assignment is due on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Student's must receive an 80% or higher to receive a Blue Ribbon.
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Reading Log
Students should read for at least 30 minutes each night and answer one of the questions from the list. The reading log is due on Friday.
If student has misplaced their reading log, it is attached to this assignment.
Spelling Practice
Use each spelling word in a sentence. Underline the spelling word. The word MUST be spelled correctly in order to receive credit.
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Reading Comprehension Questions
Students should complete the Text Connections and Look Closer questions from this week's text. They will be sent home with a copy of the story and the questions. Answers should be written in complete sentences with proper punctuation.
Pyramid Spelling
Complete pyramid spelling for spelling words
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Fact vs. Opinion
Complete Skills Practice pgs. 79 & 80. This assignment can be found in the student's Skills Practice Workbook.
Spelling Practice
Write each spelling word three times each. You can find the spelling words in your child's notebook or on the class page. I have also attached the spelling list to this assignment.
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Vocabulary Practice
Complete Skills Practice pgs 75 & 76. This assignment can be found in the student's Skills Practice workbook.
Create flashcards for all 9 vocabulary words. On the front of the card, write the word and the definition. On the back of the card, draw a picture that can help you remember the definition of the word.
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Study Island - Textual Evidence
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Skills Practice 49/50
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Skills Practice pgs 43/44
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Read daily and fill out reading log
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Finish Rough Draft
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Skills Practice pg 51 (if not completed in class)