Grade 4 |
Classroom Teachers for 2021 4B - Jess Ballard, 4D/O - Britt Daffy / Neiks Doble, 4L - Mel Lowther |
Term Three, 2021
Welcome back to Term Three!Well, we're off to a different start to what we had planned... but we know (from experience!) that MGPS students and families are amazingly resilient and adaptive!
Keeping our communication up is a key ingredient, so please don't hesitate to message us on Dojo with any concerns, questions or to seek clarification. As always, please keep an eye on Dojo (individual class pages, All Grade Four page and the Whole School page!) for information as it comes to hand. We are looking forward to whatever kind of term we're going to have; accepting that we may have interruptions or changes in what we do and how we do it, but also knowing that the incredible people we work with in our community (students, families and colleagues!) will be there working with us! #MGPSproud #StrongerTogether Let's do this (whatever this turns out to be!)! ~Mel, Jess, Neiks and Britt~ |
Term Three Important DatesPlease note, in these COVID affected times, dates may be moved, added and deleted. We aim to give you notice of these changes as quickly as we can. Please check our most up to date list in the newsletter each week.
July 28 - African Drums Incursion, P-6 July 29 - Camp Quality Puppets, P-6 September 13 - Division Athletics September 15 - Gr.4-6 Concert September 18 -End Term 3, early dismissal 2:30pm 
|
Term Three Overview
Reading - Students will be receiving individual learning goals and conversing regularly with the teacher regarding their reading journey. In class, we will be covering Comprehension strategies that build on our understanding a text on a deeper level. We will be looking at expanding on our vocabulary by inferring the meaning of unknown words and using tools to consolidate definitions.
Students will be reading and studying Biographies and Information Reports.
How can you help?
· Listen to your child read 5 nights a week and initial the diary at the end of the week. This data is collected on Mondays and is used to calculate total nights read and starts some great conversations about reading habits.
· Encourage independent reading often.
· Modelling: Talk about the books you’ve read or read one together!
Writing - In class, students will be studying and creating various forms of Biographies. Students will be looking at how Auto-biographies and Biographies are structured (organised) and the language and word choice that is used (connectives, adjectives, compound sentences, facts and dates). Tying in with our Indigenous Studies Unit, students will be studying and creating an information report that reflects our Indigenous culture.
How can you help?
· Share important and interesting details of your life that have had an important impact.
· Have students interview a family member and find facts such as (date & place of birth, achievements, education, employment etc)
· Research and write facts about a famous person, interesting animal, artist etc.
Soundwaves - In class, we cover one or two phonemes each week and the graphemes that make it. Students are given a spelling list, based on their results from testing. Each week students will be tested on their words and areas of concern will be targeted in small groups.
How can you help?
Spelling booklets have been sent home containing a term’s worth of words, along with suggested activities at home to help students learn their words. Words are linked to the phoneme of the week.
In case you missed the booklet or have misplaced it, they are linked below.
Students will be reading and studying Biographies and Information Reports.
How can you help?
· Listen to your child read 5 nights a week and initial the diary at the end of the week. This data is collected on Mondays and is used to calculate total nights read and starts some great conversations about reading habits.
· Encourage independent reading often.
· Modelling: Talk about the books you’ve read or read one together!
Writing - In class, students will be studying and creating various forms of Biographies. Students will be looking at how Auto-biographies and Biographies are structured (organised) and the language and word choice that is used (connectives, adjectives, compound sentences, facts and dates). Tying in with our Indigenous Studies Unit, students will be studying and creating an information report that reflects our Indigenous culture.
How can you help?
· Share important and interesting details of your life that have had an important impact.
· Have students interview a family member and find facts such as (date & place of birth, achievements, education, employment etc)
· Research and write facts about a famous person, interesting animal, artist etc.
Soundwaves - In class, we cover one or two phonemes each week and the graphemes that make it. Students are given a spelling list, based on their results from testing. Each week students will be tested on their words and areas of concern will be targeted in small groups.
How can you help?
Spelling booklets have been sent home containing a term’s worth of words, along with suggested activities at home to help students learn their words. Words are linked to the phoneme of the week.
In case you missed the booklet or have misplaced it, they are linked below.
Maths - In Maths, we will be covering Angles, Money and Financial Mathematics, Multiplication & Division, Odd and Even numbers, Shape, Volume, Mass & Capacity.
How can you help?
· Encourage students to identify the angles in their home and environment.
· Practising Multiplication and Division Facts.
· Have students count money and identify the change given when at the shops.
Wellbeing - Following the RRRR (Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships) Program, we will cover identifying emotions in ourselves and others. We will also develop interpersonal skills through Wilson McCaskill games and challenges.
How can you help?
Support students to use calming & coping strategies such as, breathing, exercise, drawing or writing about it.
Encourage students to verbalise when they need help.
How can you help?
· Encourage students to identify the angles in their home and environment.
· Practising Multiplication and Division Facts.
· Have students count money and identify the change given when at the shops.
Wellbeing - Following the RRRR (Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships) Program, we will cover identifying emotions in ourselves and others. We will also develop interpersonal skills through Wilson McCaskill games and challenges.
How can you help?
Support students to use calming & coping strategies such as, breathing, exercise, drawing or writing about it.
Encourage students to verbalise when they need help.
|
Topic Studies - Inquiry unit—Indigenous Studies
Students will be researching and completing activities that build on their understanding of our Indigenous culture. How can you help? Students may bring home their inquiry projects during the term. |
|