We had a very exciting and busy week in fourth grade! 

In Writing workshop we continue to work on our information books.  We logged into our google accounts this week and began typing the first two chapters on a google doc.  Ask your child to show you what they’ve been working on by logging into their google accounts from home.  It’s amazing what they’ve done so far!  This is great practice for fifth grade since students will have their own chromebook and will do most of their typing on them.  It’s also a great tool for me to share suggestions and advice by adding comments as they continue writing their drafts.

In Math, we began Topic 15, solving different measurement problems. The students did very well on the Topic 14 test, and this new topic combines much of the measurement they just learned and requires them to use this new knowledge to solve word problems.

In Science we played a Jeopardy review game in teams that was a little bit competitive, but fun and educational all at the same time!  We continue to observe our terrarium.  I’m hoping that the mold growing in some of them does not kill the whole ecosystem. Yikes!

We had a great visit by Vermont author Steve Swinburne this week.  He writes mostly non-fiction books and spends much of his time studying his subjects before writing about them. According to Steve, a few key components that all nonfiction writing includes: strong verbs, cool details, and hooks the reader. 

We got with our buddies this week and completed the sand pail craft!  This made us think a little bit about our favorite summer things.  It’ll be here before we know it!

We enjoyed the nice weather on Friday afternoon and got outside for some yoga!   

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!