4th Grade Spanish Immersion with Maestra Damsteegt

  What We Learned this Week Bible:  We have been studying Samuel's story this week. We talked about the significance of his birth and his dedication to God when he was a small child. We learned about historical context in order to better understand how Eli and his sons did evil in the eyes of the Lord. One of the most importance conversations we had this week was centered around the following question: "Does God always answer prayer?" That might be a good topic for the dinner table sometime this weekend!  Math:  The students have been working hard to recognize and understand three methods of multiplication- Place Value Sections Method, Expanded Notation Method, and the Algebraic Notation Method. Reading:  This week, we talked about how good readers can utilize the empathy they develop for the characters they are reading about and apply it to create detailed predictions of what the character will do next and why.  Writing : The students are busy fi...

  What We Learned this Week Math:  This week, we worked on using estimation to solve for a multiplication problem. We also worked on using place value to multiply. We used the Place Value Sections Method and the Expanded Notation Method. We closed the week out by reviewing the first few lessons we covered in chapter 2.  Reading : We talked about how a quality of a strong reader involves taking the main character from a story and stepping into the world of that character. By doing so, we are better able to gain a deeper understanding of who the character is and are thus better able to imagine and comprehend the story in our heads.  Writing : The students worked on adding dialogue to their realistic fiction stories with correct punctuation. We will be continuing with the drafting process and will be working on adding paragraphs and transitional words next week.  Reminders Grandparent's Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 29. The grandparents will be able to vis...

  What We Learned this Week Math : This week, we reviewed arrays and how to write a multiplication equation using an array. We also reviewed how to solve one and two digit multiplication by using mental math multiplication. Students are encouraged to start working on their multiplication facts at home. Reading : This week, the students learned the importance of talking to others about what they are reading and having an open mind while listening to the thoughts and ideas of others. Writing : The students have started to draft their realistic fiction stories on their iPads. They are incredibly excited to be writing their stories. We will continue the drafting process next week.  Science : We have started a new theme in science. The following question will be studied: "How do your senses and brain interact to determine behavior / perceptions?" The students conducted a flashlight and index card experiment to gain a better understand of how light travels. Ask them about it! T...

  What We Learned this Week Bible : We finished our study on Ruth and wrapped up the week by reviewing and preparing for the Judges and Ruth test scheduled for next week Tuesday. I sent some links to your emails that contain Blooket review games. I will provide the links here too for your convenience. The students may play those games in order to review and prepare for their upcoming test.  Monster Brawl https://play.blooket.com/play? hwId=633edea2d693416036baf79c   Tower Defense https://play.blooket.com/play? hwId=633edeb3d693416036baf7cb   Cafe https://play.blooket.com/play? hwId=633edec77ada91958dcb7d19   Factory https://play.blooket.com/play? hwId=633ededf09336b0b61b2c76e   Crazy Kingdom https://play.blooket.com/play? hwId=633edef409336b0b61b2c79e   Tower of Doom https://play.blooket.com/play? hwId=633edf07209373159ac2d188   Math:  We finished chapter 1 this week and took a test. We started chapter 2 on arrays and will continue to study t...