Reading About Recycling

Today you're going to participate in a literature circle using an informative text.  You are going to learn to think about your text through coding.  Here are the codes we will use today:

However, instead of a pencil, you are going to use post-it notes.  Write the codes on your post-it note and attach it to the page you are reading.

1.  Before reading:  Talk to your group about your predicitions for the information that will be in the book.  Also talk to your group about what background information you already have about the topic of the book.

2.  During Reading:  Use the post-it notes and codes as you read.

3.  After Reading:  Come back to the group and share your post its.

4.  Respond to the following 1-2-3-4 Non Fiction Response:

• What is the ONE big idea of text? (the big idea should be supported throughout the book.)
• What are TWO conclusions you can make about recycling from reading this text?  Cite your evidence from the text.
• Does the author think recycling is important?  How do you know?  Cite at least THREE proofs from the text that support your conclusion.
• What are FOUR new facts that you learned about recycling from reading this book?

Would You Rather . . .

Let's put on our thinking caps and solve some fun math problems.

Click here  to get started.  Be sure to show your math work.  Your work may be math problems or it may be mathematical language.  You also need to cite your sources showing where you got your information.

Have fun!

Learning about Antarctica

Let's Read About Antarctica

Time For Kids

4th Grade Classwork 2.17

Math 

Today we are going to work on classifying quadrilaterals using parallel and perpendicular lines and angles.

Click here to get started

Instead of drawing the shapes on geoboard paper, I would like you to take a picture of the items with your iPads.  You will use the pictures to create a Haiku Deck to define the quadrilaterals you created.  Use  definition of quadrilaterals if you need to.

When you finish the quadrilateral project, then choose one of the following "Would You Rather" math problems.  You will need to do some research no matter which problem you choose.  You will also need to justify your answer using mathematical language.

Let me know when you finish and we will see what's next!

Reading

Today we will read poetry and informational text about Abraham Lincoln.  

Poetry about Abraham Lincoln

Informational Text about Abraham Lincoln

After we read and discuss the text, we are going to write questions for each other to answer and justify using evidence from the text.  We will use this type of graphic organizer to organize our thoughts.  non-fiction graphic organizer

More About Australia

Today we will be learning more about special characteristics of Australia.  We will also be working on being independent learners.

Click on the link below to access Wonderopolis and learn about the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef

Please do the following when you get to the article:

1. Read or listen to the article about the Great Barrier Reef
2. Take the quick quiz on the article
3. Watch the video
4. Click on the Wonder Words to learn their meanings

After you finish the Wonderopolis Activity,  go to a computer to finish your Tagxedo Word cloud.

If a computer is full, then play the game that is at your table.  Once everyone is finished, we might switch activities.

Have fun and happy learning!