SOL Practice Websites
http://www.rcs.k12.va.us/bmes/4th_grade_sol_practice_tests.htm
http://www.wendyseger.com/sol_games.htm
http://www.fcps.edu/ProvidenceES/technology/grade4sol.htm
http://www.bristolvaschools.org/hvlawson/Virginia%20SOL%20Practice.htm
http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html
http://www.augusta.k12.va.us/Page/13700
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Earth Day Assembly April 20th
I am so excited for this Friday's assembly. Here is the fourth grade's part:
We will be singing "One Moment in Time". Please be practicing with the lyrics in school and at home.
Three of our classmates have choreographed a dance performance to accompany the song. They have been working hard and I am excited to see them!
A slideshow of us enjoying the Frog Bog will also be playing during the song. We will take these pictures this week.
The school will broadcast our Wordmaster/ conservation slides for the whole school to see. Miss Schaech will be working with those of you who still need to add a conservation message. Not only will our audience see a great show, they will learn some new words and read some powerful conservation lessons.
Thanks for all you do. I hope you had a great Spring Break. I spent it with Baby Owen in Florida, but I am so excited to see you all again. I have missed you!
Miss Schaech
We will be singing "One Moment in Time". Please be practicing with the lyrics in school and at home.
Three of our classmates have choreographed a dance performance to accompany the song. They have been working hard and I am excited to see them!
A slideshow of us enjoying the Frog Bog will also be playing during the song. We will take these pictures this week.
The school will broadcast our Wordmaster/ conservation slides for the whole school to see. Miss Schaech will be working with those of you who still need to add a conservation message. Not only will our audience see a great show, they will learn some new words and read some powerful conservation lessons.
Thanks for all you do. I hope you had a great Spring Break. I spent it with Baby Owen in Florida, but I am so excited to see you all again. I have missed you!
Miss Schaech
Friday, March 23, 2012
Studio JJK
Mrs. Speder has signed Creeds up for a really exciting literary opportunity. We get to have a virtual chat with the author of the Lunch Lady graphic novel series. A handful of you have been selected to read one of the novels and have the opportunity to ask a question at Tuesday's webchat.
Check out Jarrett J. Krosocza's website. Not only is he a talented author, but he is also an AMAZING illustrator.
http://www.studiojjk.com/index.html
Check out Jarrett J. Krosocza's website. Not only is he a talented author, but he is also an AMAZING illustrator.
http://www.studiojjk.com/index.html
JJK's links (that he gave us during the webchat!)
Your blog posting this week:
Explore the website. Which feature was most interesting to you? If you could speak to "JJK" himself, what would you ask him?
Monday, March 19, 2012
What a Week!
Wednesday- IPT
Thursday and Friday- Language Arts Test II
We will be ready for the weekend!
Students,
- Share your test GOAL with a parent.
- Discuss strategies a good reader uses on a test.
- Discuss the rewards we discussed in class. What will happen if everyone reaches their personal goal?
- Share the strategies you plan to focus on this week in order to meet your goal.
MAKE YOUR GOAL A REALITY!
Like last week, have a parent sign your white slip. This will tell me that you had the conversation. When you bring it back to school, you will recieve two tickets. This is considered blog homework.
Have a BEAUTIFUL week. Make sure to find some time to get out and run around in the sunshine.
Miss Schaech
Monday, March 12, 2012
Creeds Takes the IPT Wednesday 3/21
Please read this with a parent. Return the signed slip to Miss Schaech. The signed slip will say that you read and discussed this. Returned slips will be rewarded with 2 tickets.
This information is also being sent home in the Tuesday folder.
Thanks-
Fourth Grade Team
How to Do Well on the IPT
What is the IPT?
• IPT stands for Integrated Performance Task.
• The IPT is not a standardized, multiple-choice test.
• The IPT is a performance task with a real-life situation and a choice for you to make.
• Your answers to the IPT questions, called prompts, will provide information about your critical-thinking, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
How can I do my best on the IPT?
• These are some things you should not do:
1. Do not study for the IPT—you can answer the prompts by using the information in the IPT booklet and things that you already know.
2. Do not worry about taking the IPT—you will not get a grade on the IPT in any subject. The IPT is to help you, your teacher, and your parents understand how you use ideas and information to solve a problem.
These are some things you should do:
1. Take the IPT seriously. It is good practice for situations, problems, and choices you will need to make as you get older.
2. Listen carefully and follow along in your IPT booklet while your teacher reads the directions and the IPT. (The situation and documents will be read aloud to fourth graders.)
3. Circle, highlight, or underline important information and take notes in your IPT booklet as you read.
4. Circle, highlight, or underline words or phrases you don’t understand as you read. (Fourth-grade teachers have a glossary in their IPT Administration Directions booklet. Seventh-grade students have a glossary included in their IPT booklet.)
5. If you can’t read a word, a phrase, or a sentence, or if you don’t understand a word or a phrase in the IPT booklet, raise your hand so your teacher can help you.
6. Make sure you have read carefully and understood everything in the documents before you begin answering the prompts.
7. Save enough time so you can finish typing your answers to all three prompts. If you are slow at typing, start typing on your computer any time you want to—you do not need to write your answers in the IPT booklet first.
8. Read your answers to all three prompts carefully to see if they make sense before you raise your hand to submit your answers.
What else can I do to help me do better on the IPT?
While you are reading, watching TV, or listening to someone, think about these things:
1. Does everything you are reading or hearing seem correct or believable? If it does not all seem correct or believable, think of reasons why it may not be. Think to yourself, "that doesn’t sound right because..." and then finish the sentence.
2. What other information do you need to help you have a better understanding of what you are reading or hearing? What exactly is it that you don’t understand and how could the information help you gain a better understanding?
•If you are in a situation when you have to choose, take some time and ask yourself:
1. Did I think about all the good things and bad things that go along with each choice?
2. Is the choice I decided to make based on the right reasons or the wrong reasons?
•Practice persuasive writing—write letters that give reasons why your ideas are best.
•Practice typing. Here are some websites that have free typing games and lessons:
http://fivejs.com/free-online-typing-lessons-for-kids
http://webinstituteforteachers.org/~gammakeys
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html
This information is also being sent home in the Tuesday folder.
Thanks-
Fourth Grade Team
How to Do Well on the IPT
What is the IPT?
• IPT stands for Integrated Performance Task.
• The IPT is not a standardized, multiple-choice test.
• The IPT is a performance task with a real-life situation and a choice for you to make.
• Your answers to the IPT questions, called prompts, will provide information about your critical-thinking, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
How can I do my best on the IPT?
• These are some things you should not do:
1. Do not study for the IPT—you can answer the prompts by using the information in the IPT booklet and things that you already know.
2. Do not worry about taking the IPT—you will not get a grade on the IPT in any subject. The IPT is to help you, your teacher, and your parents understand how you use ideas and information to solve a problem.
These are some things you should do:
1. Take the IPT seriously. It is good practice for situations, problems, and choices you will need to make as you get older.
2. Listen carefully and follow along in your IPT booklet while your teacher reads the directions and the IPT. (The situation and documents will be read aloud to fourth graders.)
3. Circle, highlight, or underline important information and take notes in your IPT booklet as you read.
4. Circle, highlight, or underline words or phrases you don’t understand as you read. (Fourth-grade teachers have a glossary in their IPT Administration Directions booklet. Seventh-grade students have a glossary included in their IPT booklet.)
5. If you can’t read a word, a phrase, or a sentence, or if you don’t understand a word or a phrase in the IPT booklet, raise your hand so your teacher can help you.
6. Make sure you have read carefully and understood everything in the documents before you begin answering the prompts.
7. Save enough time so you can finish typing your answers to all three prompts. If you are slow at typing, start typing on your computer any time you want to—you do not need to write your answers in the IPT booklet first.
8. Read your answers to all three prompts carefully to see if they make sense before you raise your hand to submit your answers.
What else can I do to help me do better on the IPT?
While you are reading, watching TV, or listening to someone, think about these things:
1. Does everything you are reading or hearing seem correct or believable? If it does not all seem correct or believable, think of reasons why it may not be. Think to yourself, "that doesn’t sound right because..." and then finish the sentence.
2. What other information do you need to help you have a better understanding of what you are reading or hearing? What exactly is it that you don’t understand and how could the information help you gain a better understanding?
•If you are in a situation when you have to choose, take some time and ask yourself:
1. Did I think about all the good things and bad things that go along with each choice?
2. Is the choice I decided to make based on the right reasons or the wrong reasons?
•Practice persuasive writing—write letters that give reasons why your ideas are best.
•Practice typing. Here are some websites that have free typing games and lessons:
http://fivejs.com/free-online-typing-lessons-for-kids
http://webinstituteforteachers.org/~gammakeys
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Narrative and Expository
Who knew that a few weeks ago these two words were unknown to us? Now, they are a part of our everyday vocabulary.
I want you to go on a search of your house. Can you find an example of each of these types of writing in your home?
Share them with us!
See Miss Schaech's example posting for a model.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Reading Response: Week of Valentine's Day
Make 2 lists in honor of this week's holiday.
List #1: What are some reasons you LOVE to read?
List #2: What types of text do you LOVE to read?
Much love,
Miss Schaech
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