Week 5

September 24th - 28th

   

Spelling List: usual, huge, flute, mood, smooth, threw, afternoon, scooter, juice, cruise, truth, bruise, cruel, excuse, pupil, groove, confuse, humor, duty, curfew CHALLENGE influence, aluminum, nutrition, accumulate, igloo
Here is a link to games over this week's spelling list:
http://www.spellingcity.com/spelling-games-vocabulary-games.html?listId=287050
 
Math: We are continueing our work with fractions. We will be working on making equal parts, creating number lines, fraction representations, and equivalent fractions. Please continue to work on your multiplication facts.
Here is a link to some fraction games:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/menus/fractions.htm

Here is a link to some fun multiplication games:
http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Reading: We will be working on main idea and supporting details this week. Our story is Letters Home from Yosemite.

Language: We are working on complex sentences and clauses. We will also be working on writing our own complete paragraphs with main ideas and supporting details in writing workshop.
  

Science: We are beginning Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Energy Needs in Ecosystems. We will be learning about food chains and webs, and how animals rely on one another for the energy to live.
Below is a link to our Science textbooks website. They have animated summaries, vocabulary games, and much more!
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2010/student/tn/grade4/g4_ch1.html

Social Studies: We are working on landforms and Tennessee agricultural products.