Mrs. Hull's 4th grade

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone!

There is no new assignments today. 🙂 However, writing is going to be something that is worked on all week, so I wanted to continue with examples of what should be done next!

Writing

So far you should have two branches of government picked out that you want to compare and contrast. Once you have read the articles and picked two, your next step is to fill out the Venn Diagram.
Venn Diagram– You should have at least 3 differences and 3 similarities in the circles. Use the video, articles, and the Internet to search!
Blueprint- Next, you write the top three similarities you found about your two branches and write them on the similarities box on the blueprint. You write three differences in the differences box too. Don’t forget to leave spaces for evidence!
**The evidence for similarities and differences seems to be the most challenging part so far based on feedback from students**
I will post a video modeling how to find the evidence and upload it today on the blog, so keep a look out if you need help!
Keep in mind:
– Evidence is from the article and it supports your similarities and differences.
– Evidence starts with a transition phrase like According to the text…
– You have examples of evidence from our two previous blueprints we did together in your folder (if you picked it up from school)

Assignment for Writing Today:
Today, you need to write your introduction on your blueprint. Remember it should be 3-4 sentences long and start with a question hook or a fact hook. Below I am attaching all of the hooks we came up with as a class for our last topic. Use these to help you make your own!!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NAGZ3nwUkjkYnbKWu1I1pFT_j5qUQlapl1GXOIzSf-4/edit?usp=sharing

Do not go ahead with your writing if you are having trouble. I will help you all week with each step! Do not turn in anything for Writing until Friday.

Reminders!!

• Math- Lesson 8 Problem Set is due sometime TODAY! (send me a picture of it done through email or Remind if you haven’t already)
• Reading- The Readworks Article called Siblings is due sometime TODAY! (you get 1 redo if you got a low score)
• Spelling- The Spelling Practice typing page on Google Classroom is due WEDNESDAY! (you have to press “Turn in” for it to send to me)
• Science- The questions after watching the video is due WEDNESDAY
• You still need to do 25 minutes of reading each night
• You still need to do Zearn/Khan Academy everyday

I will be sending messages tonight to students who have not turned things in yet!

Important Info

Starting today, Dearborn is offering free breakfast and lunch for students. It starts at 10 a.m. and it is a grab-and-go meal. Anyone 18 and under can receive a meal. You can pick up at the following locations
– Fordson
-Dearborn High
– Edsel Ford
– Salina Intermediate
-Woodworth
– McCollough/Unis

Sharpen the Saw!

If you haven’t saw it yet, Mr. Harvey is posted P.E. activities on our classroom blog for you to do!!
I also want to share “Sharpen the Saw” activities since it is important to do!
My activity today is lunch doodle (drawing). One video is posted everyday at 1! Here is an example to do below!

Send me a comment on Google Classroom if you do anything today to “Sharpen the Saw”

St. Patrick’s Day!!

Last but not least, I have found some cool St.Patrick’s Day Activities to try at home today! These are not due, it is just for fun!!
1. There is a cool MysteryScience activity that you can watch about making a rainbow. You can even try the activity and make a rainbow at home!
https://mysteryscience.com/trending/mystery-5/light-color/209?code=NDc2OTcyMzQ&mdemail=milesj%40dearbornschools.org&nopopup=true&s=md%3Arainbow-activity&t=student
2. I have a craft activity where you can make your own St. Patrick’s Day Cootie Catcher.

3. I also have a St. Patrick’s Day Word Search to try

4. I also have a reading for today called Pot of Gold. It has questions and activities to do. (I also loaded the answer key since it is just for fun!)

Remember to keep an eye out for the video I post on the blog to help with writing. As always, communication is key, so please reach out to me with anything you need during this time.

Stay safe!
Mrs. Hull