Learning Objectives - Week 4

Reading:

I can share my thinking about text that I read.
 
Writing:

I can support important ideas with relevant detail.

 
Social Studies:

I can identify, locate, and compare the geographic regions of Texas.

• Keywords: climate, data, economic regions, economy, geographic factors, landforms, natural resources, population, political, resources, vegetation

This week:  

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - 4th grade Sight Words 1 - Test on Friday

Week 3 Update

This week our scholars went on a text features scavenger hunt, practiced previewing new texts, and enjoyed reading as they continue on their 25 Book Challenge! In Social Studies, they researched and become experts of their assigned Texas Region, formed "Texas Teams," and began preparing a Google Slides presentation that they will present this upcoming week! They also learned characteristics of Stage 1-9 writing and evaluated writing samples using the 12 Stage Writing Rubric. What an eventful week!

Learning Objectives - Week 3

Reading:

I can preview to get ready to think about my reading.
 
Writing:

I can use mentor texts as models for my writing.

Social Studies:

I can identify, locate, and compare the geographic regions of Texas.

• Keywords: climate, data, economic regions, economy, geographic factors, landforms, natural resources, population, political, resources, vegetation

This week:  

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - 3rd grade Sight Words Review - Test on Friday

Week 2 Update

We had a fantastic week! Our scholars learned about maps, participated in the Cannon Library orientation, and continued to practice their reading skills in class. Excitement was in their air when scholars revisited past writing in their Cumulative Writing Folders (see pictures below) to reflect on how far we have come as writers. We will use these folders again as we analyze their third grade writing and discuss expectations for first draft writing in fourth grade next week!

Learning Objectives - Week 2

Reading:

I can monitor and adjust to make sure I understand what I am reading.

• I can visualize to determine the meaning of new words.
• I can practice reading fluently.
• I can analyze ideas and information by thinking within the text, about the text, and beyond the text.

Writing:

I can identify skills that fourth graders should apply accurately in all first draft writing.

Social Studies:

I can apply geographic tools to construct and interpret maps.

• Keywords: grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, latitude, longitude, coordinates, cartographer, and compass rose

This week:  

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - K-2 Sight Words Review - Test on Friday

Week 1 Update

We had a wonderful first week! Our scholars innovated structures in an Oil Derrick Design Challenge using the Engineering Design Process (see pictures below). They also practiced the Reading and Writing Workshop format, Independent Reading expectations, and they wrote about something fun that they did over the summer. Scholars have been working hard to download/delete Apps, organize their iPads, and to set up Google Drive. I expect that our iPads will be a excellent tool to aid your child's learning this school year. 

Other CAN News

Fundraising at Dollar Tree! 
5th grade will be running a Pepsi concession stand this Saturday at the Grand Opening of the new Dollar Tree. (On Wm D Tate, next door to JoAnn's). ALL proceeds help to lower the cost of their October Sky Ranch trip. It is only from 11:00-2:00, so we hope to get a lot of customers during those 3 hours. Thank you for helping out our awesome fifth graders!

Wish List for the Cannon Elementary Design Studio!
Please have scholars bring any of these supplies to school starting next week.
*Shoe Boxes
*Marbles
*Lego's
*Magnets
*Toilet Paper or Paper Towel Rolls (Empty)
*Old or Broken Electronic Devices
*Straws
*Pipe Cleaners