Here's What's Happening in Mrs. McBrady's Classroom

January 18, 2019

Literacy
Interactive Reading –  Jaguar by Roland Smith

Writing - Students are researching and writing a nonfiction report on a rainforest animal. Students will also follow directions to draw the animal.  Students will find a picture of the animal online to be printed.

Independent Reading 
AR goal for January
5 points to meet their goal


Fourth graders should read at least 20 minutes per evening.

Spelling


Pretest on Tuesday
Final test on Friday

Math
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Unit 5:  Fractions and Mixed Number Computation/Measurement
I can subtract mixed numbers
I can record data on a line plot and answer questions regarding the data
I can explore angle size and rotation
I can measure angles in degrees
I can review line symmetry and explore properties of symmetric shapes

Social Studies

Next region is the Middle West.  Once again, students will label the states on a template of the region, be asked to complete a puzzle in less than 2 minutes, and match the capital to the correct state. 

Science
Topics are the rainforest and electricity

January Birthdays

Jan. 3 - Sam
Jan. 6 - Anna
Jan.13 - Zack
Jan. 22 -Raegan

July Birthdays

July 14 - Breanna
July 21  - Donavin

Book Mobile

January 9, 23
February 6, 20

Targeted Services

January  22, 29

Dates to Remember

Jan 21 - No School - Teacher Workshop
Jan. 25 - Report cards will be sent home