4th grade back to school night 2017-18
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4th Grade
Back to School Night
2017-18Welcome
Parents!
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Welcome to 4th Grade!
This is an important year and we are excited for your child to be here!
If you have any questions during the presentation, please just ask.
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4th Grade Team
Brittany Fernandez
Jerry Hayes
Tamaura Hunter
Julius Polk
Kirsten Williams
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Goals
To give students the academic tools
they need to progress to 5th grade.
To provide a supportive learning
environment.
To have fun while we learn.
To make new friends and discover
new interests.
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4th Grade Content
We will cover all the subjects and topics that Georgia believes are important for students to learn during 4th grade.
Students need a firm foundation to be prepared for 5th grade.
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Georgia Milestone EOG
The Georgia Milestones EOG (End of grade) is designed
to: provide a valid measure of student achievement of
the state content standards across the full achievement
continuum; provide a clear signal of the student’s
preparedness for the next year.
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Georgia Milestones Informational Video
Milestones Resources from the Georgia Department of
Education
Demonstration Georgia Milestones Assessments Online Testing: Use the link above to experience the Demonstration Georgia Milestones Assessment System Online Tests for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. In addition, Accommodation Demonstration Assessments are available. The demonstration
practice assessments are intended to support students', parents', teachers', and all other stakeholders' understanding and familiarity of the online assessments.
resources:
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Standards Based
We are standards-based in every
curriculum area. Providing the
rigor necessary for success on the
Georgia Milestones EOG (End of
Grade)
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ELA/Language Arts
▪ Writing: Writer’s Workshop - Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Expression& Conventions
▪ Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Interjections, Articles, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions
▪ Handwriting: Cursive
▪ Technology: Utilization of various sites &mediums
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Math Integrated with Science
Students will need to know and understand the four operations of math.
Integrated with Science content when appropriate.
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▪ Number Talks
▪ Manipulatives /Games
▪ Insertion of technology
▪ Stations for Differentiation
▪ Math Journal: to clarify their thoughts and process the learning
▪ Exemplars/ Frameworks
▪ Pre/End of Unit, Common/Formative Assessments
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Reading Intergraded through
Science/S.S.
Mini-Lesson: addresses the common core
standards through authentic literature
(Mentor texts)
Guided Reading: students work with the
teacher
Read to self: builds reading stamina and
fosters a love of reading
A. R. Accelerated Reader
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Partner Reading: (Reader’s
Theater)-students take turns
reading to model good reading
Listening Center: listens to good
reading modeled
Sharing: a couple of students
share with the class what they
discovered while reading
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Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence
Abolitionist & Suffrage Movement
American Revolution: Fight for Independence
The Civil War- It’s Causes, People, & Events
The Constitution
Factors that Led to the American Revolution
French& Indian War
Geographic Understandings
Physical Geography and Battles of the American Revolution
Reconstruction / Westward Expansion
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▪ Integrated with Language Arts
▪ Hands-on Social Studies Activities
▪ Interactive notebook
▪ History Alive!
▪ Pre-End of Unit Assessments
▪ Common & Formative Assessments
▪ Technology Integration
Social Studies Georgia Standards of
Excellence (cont.)
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Science Georgia Standards of Excellence
Earth and Space
Science-Stars & Solar
System, Weather/ Water
Cycle
Physical Science-Light &
Sound, Simple Machines
Life Science- Ecosystems
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▪ Integrated with Reading
▪ Hands-on Science Activities
▪ Technology for clarification
▪ Pre-End of Unit Assessments
Science Georgia Standards of
Excellence (cont.)
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Classroom Management
In order to maintain an effective learning
environment, it is essential that every
student abide by the following expectations:
1. Be prepared and ready to learn
2. Be respectful of yourself and others
3. Follow all classroom/school procedures
4. Participate fully in classroom events
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Field Trips – 4th grade
August: Lisa Piper - ATA Black Belt Academy demonstration for RESPECT at DES
November: Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry
December: STEM for Kids Presentation
February: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
March: Cochran Mill Nature Center
April: National Center for Civil and Human Rights
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Let’s Have a Great
Year!