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Welcome Grade 4A
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Welcome Grade 4A
This presentation will provide you with an overview of what your child will be learning in the Grade 4 program of studies.
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Welcome Grade 4A
Teacher Introduction
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The Schedule
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Daily Schedule8:35-9:00 Journals & Homework Check9:00-9:30 L.A./Art9:30-10:00 L.A.10:00-10:30 L.A./P.E.Recess10:45-11:15 Math11:15-11:30 Math/Korean L.A.11:30-12:15 Math/H.C.E.Lunch1:10-1:30 Silent Reading1:30-2:00 Science/Social Studies2:00-2:30 Science/Social Studies/Dance-Music2:30-3:00 H.C.E./Science/Dance-Music/Library
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The Curriculum
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The Curriculum
Language Arts
Throughout the year students will be developing their language, reading, and writing skills.
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GrammarBi-weekly students practice grammar and sentence structure through intensive grammar worksheets.
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Journal FormatEach day, students develop writing skills through journal writing.
Journals are also a means of student teacher communication.
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Vocabulary & Reading FluencyBeginning in October students will develop complex vocabulary through a hands on word work program called “Words Their Way”.
Every other week students are given in class reading fluency scripts to orally read with a partner. During this activity students work together to develop their vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading fluency.
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Readers TheatreReaders Theatre is an excellent way to improve oral fluency.
On every second Monday students are given a script.
On Friday students will be assigned a part and present the scrip to the class.
Please encourage your child to practice the script by reading out loud at home.
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ReadingIn combination with Readers Theatre and Reading Fluency students will develop their reading skills through the use of Nelson Literacy textbooks, digitally projected book, A-Z reading texts, and other reading materials.
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WritingStudents will develop their writing skills through mini lessons, daily paragraph editing, writers workshops, journals, newsletter, and writing practice lessons.
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NewslettersEach month, students will publish a class newsletter.
The first edition will be posted online at the end of October.
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SpeechesThe class will focus on speech development and presentation later in the year.
Students may also have a chance to compete in the school’s speech competition.
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Silent ReadingSuccessful students read every day.
Everyday 30 minutes are set aside in class time for students to silently read.
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The CurriculumMathFollowing the Math Focus textbook, this subject covers all of the government mandated math outcomes. In addition, students will solve math problems and play math games throughout each Math unit.
Math Topics That will be Covered:PatternsNumerationAddition & SubtractionData Relationships2D & 3D GeometryMultiplication & DivisionFractions & DecimalsMeasurement
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Social Studies
The main focus for this subject will be the history of pre-contact First Nations, exploration, post-contact relationships, and governance. In addition, students will be taught various mapping skills in relation to the world, Canada, and Korea.
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The CurriculumScience
In Science students will learn about weather, light & sound, and habitats & communities.
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The CurriculumHealth & Career
This subject covers health & wellness, nutrition, healthy relationships, anti-bullying strategies, stages of life, puberty, safety, goal making, and problem solving skills. Students will be provided the opportunity to volunteer as classroom aids or as role models in the school throughout the year. This will enable students to develop their leadership skills and help contribute to the school learning environment.
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The Curriculum
P.E.
Mr. Vatsis teaches P.E. to the Grade 4A class 4 times a week.
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Korean L.A.
Mr. Lee teaches the students twice a week.
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Fine Art & Drama
Mr. Boise teaches art and drama to the students twice a week.
Mr. Boise will cover all of the Grade 4 drama and art learning outcomes.
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Classroom Images
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4A Maple Class
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