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Important Dates: Tuesday, August 21 – Curriculum Night 6:30 Wednesday, August 29- picture day Friday, August 31-Book Log and Review due (see sheets in binder) Monday, September 3 – Labor Day Grammar: We have started our first unit which will review all 4th grade standards and usage rules for the following: common/proper nouns, singular/plural noun rules, possessive noun rules, action verbs, linking verbs, subjects, predicates, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns. There will be a classwork grade for an end of unit assessment at the beginning of next week (it was postponed). After completing the 4th grade grammar review, we will be moving on to quotes and commas. Spelling: Last Wednesday students got their first list of spelling words. These lists should stay in their binders through the school year. Students will have quizzes on the spelling list next week. If you would like for your child to have extra practice with their spelling words, they may use Spelling City website. https://www.spellingcity.com/users/bfhogan5 Writing: We are currently studying narrative genre. This week we will learn and work on techniques to develop a good introduction including character development, setting development, placement of the conflict, and use transitions words in our writing. Reading: Next Monday, we’ll dig into our first novel which is either Old Yeller, Island of the Blue Dolphin, or Call of the Wild depending on your child’s reading level. We will be learning about the story elements including the following: protagonist/antagonist, characterization, point of view (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd limited, and 3rd omniscient), setting, and identifying types of conflict (person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. nature, and person vs. society). They will have notes in the reading section of their binder and in their reading journal. I will be posting POV on the class website along with the types of conflict. Don’t forget to ask your child about the requirements off the monthly Book Log (should be in their binders). The Book Log should be signed by a parent, and it, along with the completed book review, are due Friday, August 31. It will only be accepted if signed by parent so we can make sure the book was read and finished at home.
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