To Ms. Avallone’s Fourth Grade Class Please find your child’s desk; we will begin shortly!

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EDUCATION: Masters of Science in Elementary

Curriculum SUNY Brockport

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and

Health Science SUNY Brockport

Teaching ExperienceTeaching Experience

Greece Central School District– First Grade and Fourth Grade

Rochester City School District– One year internship teaching fourth

gradeWest Irondequoit Central School

District– Second year in the district teaching

Fourth Grade

Fourth Grade CurriculumFourth Grade Curriculum

English Language Arts–Reading Workshop–Writing Workshop–Word Study


English Language Arts Reading Workshop

–Development of strategies through practice to increase word recognition, comprehension and fluency



– Independent Reading–Guided Reading–Read Alouds–Literature Discussions



– Independent Reading: chapter books and picture books; comprehension demonstrated through weekly written letters in literature response journal



–Guided Reading: used to reinforce and practice targeted strategies in a small group setting

Traditions, anthology, Houghton Mifflin, 2001



–Read Alouds: chapter books and picture books to develop listening skills, practice reading strategies, recognize and appreciate author’s craft



–Literature Discussions: small group verbal discourse to deepen understanding and develop higher level thinking skills


English Language Arts Writer’s Workshop

–Teacher sharing and mini-lessons–State of the Class– Independent writing–Guided writing– Investigations–Group share



–Teacher Sharing Time: sharing literature to spark students interest and motivate them for writing



–Mini-lessons: teacher-directed lesson focusing on pre-writing activities based on class instructional needs, a particular piece of literature or a skill or strategy needed.



–State of the Class Conference: each student tells what he/she is doing that day.



– Independent Writing: students are involved in writing over a specific amount of time; can be writing in their Source Books or on a writing project



–Guided Writing: small group work with teacher based on a specific need



– Investigations: students are involved in studies such as author or genre study, oral presentations or project work



–Group Sharing: students share what they are doing or have done; may be “Author’s Chair”, or quick “read around”.


English Language Arts Word Study

–Students are assessed based on level achieved at the end of previous year

–Students develop understanding and experience in specific spelling features of word groups



–Students practice word sorts and activities designed to integrate patterns of words



–Assessment includes observations classroom work, ability to identify and discuss patterns, formal testing and transferring of patterns to students’ writing


Mathematics– Math Trailblazers—a spiral program– Focus is on problem solving– Strategies are developed for problem

solving and computation – Content includes multi-digit addition,

subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, geometry and measurement


Science•Introduction to Science•Classification and Attributes•Measurement•Electricity/Magnets•Rocks and Minerals


Science•Life Science (Plants and Animals)

–Habitats/Attributes –Adaptations

•Inventions and Technology


Social Studies– Geography– Native Americans– Revolutionary War– United States Government

– **Many of our field trips reinforce the units of study.


Music Physical Education Art Library Computer Lab


Field Trips

•Helmer Nature Center

•Rochester Museum/Science Center

•Helmer Nature Center

•Downtown Walking Tour

•Journey into the Past

•Genesee Country Museum

**Dates to be announced**

Birthday CelebrationsBirthday Celebrations

Celebrated during Friday Fun on the week of the Birthday

If student would like to bring in something quick on their birthday it must be something that can be passed out quickly (wrapped treats).

HomeworkHomework

Due when assigned If unable to complete, send note in with student If two assignments are incomplete in one week,

students will fill out form and complete that night (requires parent signature)

If student fails to complete homework twice in the same week, or begins to develop poor habits:

• Study hall at lunch time• Note or phone call home

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