4th Grade Spanish Immersion with Maestra Damsteegt

What We Learned this Week: Math:  This week, the students learned how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa. We used that knowledge to learn how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators. Finally, we worked on solving word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators.  Reading:  We studied the symbolism of names of characters and places in our books in addition to investigating the symbolism of the settings of our stories. Writing:  The students planned out a chapter of their personal expertise essay and are starting to type it out. Social Studies:  We are currently studying the three branches of government, their jobs, and their checks on the other two branches. We have also been studying and identifying the powers of the federal and state governments. Spelling:   Here is the link to the next spelling test! Please note that the spelling test date is A...

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   The chapter 13 test over Elisha is scheduled for March 25. I am providing the English study guide  here  so the parents can help support their student's studying. I am also including the Spanish study guide  here  for the students. The students have already received their physical copies. Additionally, I am providing the links to some Blooket games that the students can play to prepare for their test: Tower Defense 2 Monster Brawl Tower Defense Cafe Factory Crazy Kingdom Tower of Doom Math:  We are officially studying fractions! This week, we learned how to add unit fractions in addition to comparing them. We also learned how to add and subtract fractions with like denominators.  Reading:  This week, we talked about the titles of books and how they can sometimes give insight to the greater themes found in a book. We also talked about repeated objects in chapter books and why the author might use them in his or h...

What We Have Learned this Week: Bible:  We are studying the prophet Elisha and the work he did. We studied the story of the healing of Naaman and learned that God can use young children to do His work. Later, we studied the miracle of the floating ax head and how it was NOT some magic trick Elisha performed. My father, Henry Damsteegt, came to the classroom and showed us that an ax head does indeed sink in water. He also showed us a couple of magic tricks. The kids loved it! Finally, we learned how Elisha captured the Aramean army and extended God's grace to them by inviting them to a great feast. The chapter 13 test over Elisha is scheduled for early in the last week of March. I am providing the English study guide here so the parents can help support their student's studying. I am also including the Spanish study guide here for the students. They will receive their physical copy on Monday. Additionally, I am providing the links to some Blooket games that the students can pl...

What We Learned this Week: Bible:  We have finished up the Elijah unit. The students took the test this week, and we started our next unit about Elisha. We learned about two miracles he performed- purifying the poisonous soup and feeding the crowd of 100.  Math:  We have done SO much this week! We worked on converting liquid volume within the US Customary System as well as calculating the area and perimeter of squares and rectangles. We pushed our thinking even more as we calculated the area and perimeter of irregular shapes. If your child would like more practice on calculating the area and perimeter of irregular shapes, I am including this link to some practice. It even has an answer key, so they can check their answers.  Reading:  We have been thinking about themes of books this week. We worked on examining the front cover, title, and back cover book information in order to think of possible themes.  Writing:  We are starting a new unit on "Persona...