Place Value

We are learning about place value in math. Here are some tips for comparing numbers, ordering numbers and rounding to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand. Enjoy!

Comparing Numbers

Ordering Numbers

Rounding

On the Radio!

We are so excited about the 4th grade musical titled “On the Radio.” All students are invited to audition for a speaking part in the play. Auditions will be September 14th-18th during music class. Here are the audition lines so you can practice!

Audition lines:

Mike: Well, Hello Everybody! It’s Marvelous Mike-- at the Mic! Welcome to the radio station that plays the hits while YOU sing along!

Jivin Judy: Jiv’in Judy here. We’ve got the oldies, the goodies, and all of the songs that kids have loved throughout the years! It’s music coming at you, right here on…

BOTH: K.Y.D.Z. The radio station for You and ME!

Scoring:
We will be scoring you (1-5) on a rubric based on the following:
1. Stage presence (Posture, standing tall, looking out at the crowd) 1-5
2. Enunciation: (Is it slow and clear? Can we understand you?1-5
3. Expression (Make it interesting to hear you speak)1-5
4. Memorization (Can you say it without the script?) 1-5

What Are We Doing in 4th Grade?

We have had a great start to the new school year! In class, we have been very busy in all subjects. Here is an update about what we have been learning in 4th grade.

• Reading: We are working on reading strategies, “tracking our thinking” when reading, summaries vs. retellings, as well as “actively reading.” DRA testing will begin soon.
• Writing: After decorating our writing journals we will create a topics list of ideas that we are interested in and will begin creating pieces of writing using our feelings and past experiences. We also work on grammar using Mountain Language and have completed our bio poems.
• Math: We have been working on place value, problem solving, math facts, number lines, odd/even numbers, comparing and ordering numbers and rounding.
• Social Studies: We have been learning about our great state of Texas with a focus on regions, major cities and major rivers.
• Science: Our focus has been the nature of science: safety rules, tools, process skills such as making observations, inferences and classifying, and learning the Scientific Method.
  
  Important Dates:
  September 15th: Fall Photos
  September 23rd: 4th Grade Curriculum Night (6-7)
  September 25th: 1st nine weeks progress reports go home

We are looking forward to a fun and exciting year of learning!