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Grade 4B Classroom

Mrs. Severs

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Mrs. Jessica Severs

Endorsement Certification in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Neumann University
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B.S. in Elementary Education from Wilson College

B.S. Applied Psychology/Behavioral Science from Alright College

Basic Diocesan Religious Certification

Teaching in Catholic Education since 2006

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4B Classroom Information


Math: HSP PA

Chapter 1 - Understand Place Value (Ones to Hundred Millions)
We work on comparing numbers,ordering numbers and solving word problems using logical reasoning.
Chapter 2 - Add and Subtract Whole Numbers
We work on rounding numbers through the millions, estimating sums and differences, add and subtract 3 and 4-digit numbers and solving word problems using the skill Estimate or Exact Answer
Chapter 3 - Use Addition and Subtraction
We work on learning the addition properties, writing and evaluating expression and adding and subtracting equations. We also solve word problems using the strategy Work Backward.
Chapter 4 - Multiplication and Division Facts
We work on relating multiplication and division, multiplying and dividing facts through 12 and solving word problems using the skill Choose and Operation.
Chapter 5 Use Multiplication and Division Facts
We work on the multiplication properties, Multiplication and division expressions, order of operations and solving word problems using the strategy predict and test.
Chapter 6 Time and Temperature
We work on telling time, elapsed time, elapsed time on a calendar, changing units of time, temperature, explore negative numbers and solve word problems using the skill sequence information.
Chapter 9 - Multiply by 1-digit numbers
We learn mental math and how to multiply 1-digit to 4-digit numbers and multiplying with zeros. We also learn to solve word problems using the skill evaluate reasonableness.
Chapter 10-Multiply by 2-digit numbers 
We learn to multiply 2-digit numbers by 2 and 3-digit numbers and how to solve word problems using the skill multistep problems.
Chapter 11 - Division
We learn to divide with remainders, estimate quotients and how to solve word problems using the strategy Draw a Diagram.
Chapter 12 - Practice Division
We solve word problems with the skill interpret the remainder, divide 3-digit numbers and money and divide with zeros.
Chapter 13 - Divide by 2 digit divisors
We estimate quotients and solve word problems using the skill too much/too little information
Chapter 14-Number Theory and Patterns
We work on factors and multiples, divisibility rules, prime/composite numbers and solving word problems using the skill find a pattern.
Chapter 15 - understand fractions and mixed numbers
We learn to read and write fractions, model equivalent fractions, compare and order fractions, read and write mixed numbers, compare and order mixed numbers and solve word problems using the skill sequence information.
Chapter 16 - add and subtract factions and mixed numbers
We work on solving word problems using the strategy write and equation and adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.
Chapter 17 - Understand Decimals and Place Value
We learn to relate fractions and decimals to the thousandths, relate mixed numbers and decimals and solve word problems using the skill draw conclusions.
Chapter 18 - Add and subtract decimals and money.
We learn to round decimals, estimate sums and differences, make change and solve word problems using the strategy compare strategies.
Chapter 19 - lines, rays, angles and plane figures
We learn about points, lines, rays, how to measure and classify angles, line relationships, polygons, how to classify triangles and quadrilaterals, circles and how to solve word problems using the strategy compare strategies.
Chapter 20 - Motion Geometry
​We learn about congruent and similar figures, turns and symmetry, transformations and how to solve word problems using the strategy act it out.

Math info www.thinkcentral.com
Fact Fluency - Reflex

Place Value
http://www.starrmatica.com/standalone/starrMaticaplaveValueMysteryNumbers.swf
http://www.quia.com/mc/279741.html
http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me3us/flash/lessonLauncher.html?lesson=lessons/03/m3_03_00_x.swf

Rounding Games
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-4/rounding
http://www.softschools.com/math/rounding/game/

 Elapsed Time
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/time/mathman_time_elapsed.htm

​https://www.roomrecess.com/mobile/TimeHunter/play.html
Language Arts:
LA info www.pearsonsuccessnet.org This website is for bonus points in ILA and/or Science.

Vocabulary Skills:                                          
word structure 
Dictionary/Glossary
​context clues

Comprehension Skills:
Sequence
Summarize
author's purpose
answer questions
graphic organizers
story structure
main idea
cause and effect
prior knowledge
draw conclusions
fact and opinion
monitor and fix up
ask questions
generalize
visualize
graphic sources
predict
compare and contrast
character and setting 
plot

Fluency Skills:
Tone of Voice
pauses
tempo and rate
volume
phrasing
rhythmic patterns of language
emotion
characterization/dialogue
volume
stress/emphasis
pitch
pauses
punctuation clues

Grammar Skills:
Declarative and Interrogative Sentences
Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences
subjects and predicates
compound sentences
clauses and complex sentences
common and proper nouns
regular plural nouns
irregular plural nouns
singular possessive nouns
plural possessive nouns
action and linking verbs
main and helping verbs
subject-verb agreement
past, present, and future tenses
​irregular verbs
singular and plural pronouns
subject and object pronouns
pronouns and antecedents
possessive pronouns
contractions and negatives
adjectives and articles
comparative and superlative adjectives
adverbs

​comparative and superlative adverbs
prepositions and prepositional phrases
conjunctions
capitalization
commas
quotations and quotation marks
titles

Grammar Games - Grammar Gorillas Adverb

Spelling Skills: 
Short Vowels VCCV
Long A and I
Long E and O
long E
long U sounds

adding -s and -es
irregular plurals
words with ar, or
consonant pairs ng, nk, ph, wh
words with ear, ir, our, ur
adding -ed and -ing
homophones
vowel sound in shout
compound words
possessives
contractions
final le, al, en
words with final er, ar
consonant /j/, /ks/, and /kw/
prefixes un-, dis-, and in-
multisyllabic words
syllable patterns v/cv and vc/v
greek word parts
word with latin roots
related words
schwa
prefixes mis-, non-, re-
suffixes -less, -ment, -ness
suffixes -ful, -ly, -ion
words with silent consonants

Science:
Science info

Topics that are covered throughout the year:
The Scientific Method
Rocks & Minerals
  • Sedimentary
  • Metamorphic
  • Igneous
Weather
  • Cloud Formation & Types
  • Humidity
  • Air Masses
  • Thunderstorms
  • Tornadoes
  • Hurricanes
  • Weather Instruments
  • Forecasting
  • Climate
Animals
  • Invertebrates (Mollusks, Arthropods, Stinging Cells & Echinoderms, Worms)
  • Vertebrates (Fish, Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Life Cycles, Inborn Behavior, Learned Behavior)
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Chemistry
  • Atoms
Electricity
  • Static Electricity
  • Circuits
  • Conductors/Insulators
  • Magnets
Simple Machines
  • Levers
  • Pulleys
  • Wheel & Axle
  • Inclined Plane
  • Screws
  • Wedges

In addition to this curriculum, we also work in various STEM projects throughout the year such as:
Marshmallow Challenge
Balloon Joust
Card Tower
Saving Fred
Social Studies:
The following topics are covered throughout the year:
Geography
Location of Pennsylvania
Physical Features of Pennsylvania
How Land Features & Waterforms Were Formed
Landform Regions of Pennsylvania
Waterforms of Pennsylvania
Soil, Forests, Fossil Fuels & Minerals in Our State
Human Resources of Pennsylvania
Natural and Human-Made Wonders of Pennsylvania
Keeping Pennsylvania's Environment Healthy
Cities and Urban Areas of Pennsylvania
History
Native American Tribes of Pennsylvania: Part 1
Native American Tribes of Pennsylvania: Part 2
Early European Settlements in Pennsylvania
William Penn Starts His Colony
Penn's Colony is a Great Success
The Pennsylvania Dutch
The Fight Between Two Empires for Pennsylvania
The Colonies Become Angry with England's Rule
The Colonies Fight for Freedom from England
The Formation of a New Nation
Pennsylvania Grows and Develops
Pennsylvania Develops Its Industries in the 1800s
Pennsylvania and the American Civil War
The Industrial Giant Arrives in Pennsylvania
Problemsof Living in an Industrial State
Changing Transportation Systems in the 1900s & 2000s
World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II
Other Changes During the 1900s and 2000s
Government
Our National Government
Our State Government
Our Country and Local Government
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Social Studies info
President Day Report websites
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/presidents-day/past-presidents-of-usa.html
http://www.usa4kids.com/presidents/Presidents.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/articlearchives/uspres/
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/timeline-guide-us-presidents
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/presidents.html
​nationalparalegal.edu/conLawCrimProc_Public/Federalism/PresidentialPowers.asp
https://store.alansfactoryoutlet.com/From-Wood-Cabin-to-White-House-An-Abe-Lincoln-Timeline-s/1904.htm
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Religion:
Religion info

Unit 1 Growing in Jesus Christ

1-Jesus-the Way, the Truth, and the Life
2-Jesus Leads Us to Happiness
3-Sin in Our World
4-Our Conscience, Our Guide
5-Celebrating Penance and Reconciliation
6-Liturgical Year
7--Ordinary Time
Unit 2 - The Commandments Help Us to Love God
8-Learning About God's Loaw
9-The First Commandment
10-The Second Commandment
11-The Third Commandment
12-Strengthened by the Eucharist
13 - Advent
14-Christmas
Unit 3 The Commandments Help Us to Love Others
15-The Fourth Commandment
16 The Fifth Commandment
17-The Sixth Commandment
18-The Seventh Commandment
19-The Eighth Commandment
20-Lent
21-Triduum
Unit 4 We are Called to Holiness
22-The Ninth Commandment
23-The Tenth Commandment
24-We Grow in Holiness
25-We are the Church
26-We are called to Discipleship
27-Easter

EDMODO CODE: 4gjy6i
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