Qtr. 1: Wk. 2 Aug. 15-19, 2016
Standards: Descriptions of standards found below.
Spelling 4
Bible Verse: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1
Please work on ABC order throughout the week. It will always be due on Mondays. The first ABC order assignment will be due Monday, August 22nd.
Monday:Classwork: Say/spell/say. Review Spelling rules for short a & long a: a_e, ai, ay, ei. Word Meaning visual. Written work: Word Study p. 3. [L.4.2d], [RF.4.3]
Tuesday:Classwork: Practice test. Written work: Learn to spell a word p. 4 (due tomorrow). [L.4.2d], [L.4.4]
Wednesday: Chapel. No homework. Please enjoy this evening with church or family.
Thursday:Classwork: Say/Spell/Say. Review Spelling rules for short a & long a: a_e, ai, ay, ei. Written work: Alphabetical order p. 5. [L.4.2d], [L.4.4c]
Friday:Classwork: Say/spell/say. Finish ABC Order which is due Monday. Sparkle. Written work: No homework. ABC Order due Monday, August 22nd.[L.4.2d]
First spelling test: Tuesday, August 23rd.
List 1 Spelling words:
past, sprain, weight, today, talent, waist, basketball, passed, waste, master, vein, relay, escape, magnet, crayon, remain, safety, album, tomorrow, yesterday
Technology: We will be using the SMART board to practice our spelling using spelling games and Spelling City.
Standards:
39.) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.4.2]
a. Use correct capitalization. [L.4.2a]
b. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. [L.4.2b]
c. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. [L.4.2c]
d. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [L.4.2d]
20.) Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. [RF.4.3]
a. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. [RF.4.3a]
41.) Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.4.4]
a. Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. [L.4.4a]
b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph). [L.4.4b]
c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. [L.4.4c]
42.) Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [L.4.5]
a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. [L.4.5a]
b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [L.4.5b]
c. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). [L.4.5c]
Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Phonics and Word Recognition
20.) Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. [RF.4.3]
a. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. [RF.4.3a]