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We are busy writing! We’re going to master writing sentences and then move on to paragraphs.

This week we’ll continue to work with nouns. The new specific grammar rules we are:

·     using commas in a series to combine sentences--> commas are used to separate not just words but phrases too

·     correctly using was and were--> these past tense verbs must match the subjects (singular subject~use was; plural subject~use were)

·     capitalizing names of races and nationalities

·     commas in a series--> I need to buy milk, pepperoni, pizza, and paper towels. OR it could be… I need to buy milk, pepperoni pizza, paper, and towels.

·     spelling sight words--> Words like because, said, there, one…All students in my classes have a laminated Dolch Word page in their binders. This lists these words that all 4^th graders should be able to spell correctly.

·     adding a sentence to a paragraph--> This is a hard concept, and we will work on this skill all year. Sentences are added to stories to improve the story by giving more details that allow the reader to understand and/or imagine the story more accurately.

We will have a test over measurement and matter on Friday. Most of the test is applying the things we’ve learned in class rather than repeating facts.

New spelling words went home on Monday, and the test is Thursday.

Our Fall Follies theme is Hollywood Stars. All 4^th graders are encouraged to get creative. Dress as movie stars, directors, main characters in a movie or show, or other movie related images. Absolutely no blood, guns, knives, or scary costumes! The parade will begin at 9:45. Parents are encouraged to sit in the gym or cafeteria. A note about our party will go home on Thursday. We will have a breakfast star party!