Throughout this week we have worked on creating new pieces of writing from story arcs, practiced with the American algorithm in math, prepared for our NECAP assessments and so much more!
Story arcs are ways of planning our writing. We are using these atcs to outline the 6 components that we focus on in fourth grade writing. These six components are catchy lead, turning point, strong ending, dialogue, character struggle, and character development. All of these components have different purposes in our writing, and for more information on all or any of these check with your student for clarification about what each is for.
The American algorithm is a math convention we are all familiar with. If you would like mire information check with your student for the conventions that we think about when using this algorithm. Also ask your student to transform this number sentences into the American algorithm: 437 + 243 = _____.
Finally we are preparing for the NECAP assessment that we will be taking part in next week. I find it important to preview the format for these tests before the kids work on the "for real." The format can be tricky, and orienting students ti the multiple choice, and short answer format is helpful for student's relaxation during these assessments.
As always, I hooe you have a restful and relaxing weekend and if you need to get in touch with me for anything drop me an email at dwillard@u32.org, or call at 223-7936 x 318. Thanks, Dave.
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