Hey Everyone! I have some updates for you along with the weekly calendar!
If you didn’t see already, Dearborn has officially passed their learning plan for the rest of the year. This is something all teachers are required to follow. If you didn’t see the plan, you can find it on the Dearborn website.
https://dearbornschools.org/services/dearborn-public-schools-continuity-of-learning-plan/
It is a long document- I encourage everyone to read through it so you know the expectations!!
However, I am going to just write a couple of key points down here so you know how things might change or shift. Luckily, we have been doing most of the requirements this whole time, so it makes it an easier transition for us- go Lindbergh!
1. Grades will be given. Pay close attention to assignment due dates!
2. I will communicate with you if your child is not turning in work
3. Students in 4th grade should be learning 20 minutes per subject each day (100 hours per subject per week)
4. I will hold two virtual learning sessions a week
5. I will have office hours on Tuesday and Thursday virtually to help/answer questions
6. I will communicate 2X a week (or more) with each student
There are more than this- this is just an quick overview!
Since we do not do every subject every day (for the 20 minutes a day) here is a rough outline of how it is broken down by our class and in 4th grade as a whole:
Math- 3 lessons a week at approximately 25-30 minutes a lesson= 90 minutes. Additional time being spent on Zearn or Khan Academy. (I suggest on Tuesday and Thursdays)
Reading- two lessons a week at approximately 30 minutes a lesson= 60
The other 40 minutes is split up between Readworks (once a week), Reading Group assignments, and reading books.
Science/Social Studies- two lessons per week at approximately 45 minutes per lesson= 90-95 minutes per week.
The other additional minutes are integrated through other content areas or are extra videos shared.
Writing– this looks typically different than the rest. Work about 20 minutes each day for the 100 minutes total (more time spent at the end of the week)
Of course, communication is critical during this time!! Feel free to ask me questions, join an office hour, email me and I will get back to you quickly!!
This is going to be our weekly schedule this week:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JwVht6yHgpNvovMx7QNir_bt8lm55OkCgxvjhcIITYQ/edit?usp=sharing
Last but not least!
I am so excited to say that Rax Kids is now free to 4th grade! If you haven’t heard of it- it is a great resource for reading books at student’s own levels.
This is how we are going to be doing our reading group work from now on (except for my two groups finishing up their chapter books)
So for reading groups now, you will log on to Rax Kids- read the book I assigned and answer the questions (using the book to help). You can absolutely read more than the book I have assigned for the week. There are a lot of incentives for reading more- you can move up levels, change your avatar, earn stars, etc.
*Keep in mind, I did set your child at the level they were with me before we went online. I understand some levels may be different now due to this change. Please let me know- I can adjust levels easily.
Directions:
1. Go to www.kidsa-z.com
2. Type in my name like this: MrsHull207
3. Find your name
4. Type in 1234 in the password box
https://www.learninga-z.com/user_area/content_media/raw/razkids-parents-webinar.mp4
This is a helpful video on how to get started. I have also attached a log-in sheet to help.
I also have a way you can help while your child reads. Here is some tips and some questions you can ask them along the way!!
I will update more specific plans on Monday on our assignments.
Thank you!!
-Mrs.Hull
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