August 22-26

Reading & Writing:

Students were taught the rituals and routines of Readers and WritersWorkshop.

Opening: (reading) Teachers teach a reading skill or a strategy. Students are actively listening and participating in discussions. (writing) The teacher teaches a particular writer's craft utilizing authentic literature and other resources.

Work Time: (reading) The teacher is observing students, conferencing, and doing guided reading with a small group of students. The students are practicing the skill or strategy that was taught by the teacher, at learning centers, or on computer interactive learning sites. (writing) The students utilizing the writer'scraft in their writing.

Closing: The teacher is actively listening to the students and clarifying any misconceptions the students may have. The students are sharing what they've learned verbally as well as in their reflection response journal.

Welcome to 4th Grade

I'm so proud of all of you. This week has been awesome. I look forward to numerous adventurous events and learning activities throughout the year. Please, remember to study hard, read and write daily.

Love,
Mrs. Bridges

Math & Reading Assistance

Students: Please don't forget to log onto IXL.com and FCATexplorer.com. I can see that only four students has logged on since Spring Break. Remember, you should exercise your brain by doing daily academic instruction whether it be online interactive activities or your FCAT Spring Ramp Up package.

You are headed for success. Just stay on the right path!

Mrs. Bridges

Spring Break & FCAT Ramp Up

Hello Everyone!

I hope that you all are enjoying your break and relaxing from the day to day school activities. However, let's keep in mind that FCAT Reading and Mathematics are only five school days away. We begin testing on April 11-14, 2011. Therefore, you must exercise your brain daily so that you will retain all of the standards that you've been taught. Please work on completing your FCAT RAMP UP package daily. There is no work assigned for next Saturday or Sunday. Remember that you must do your part in order for you to achieve success.

If you need further assistance, be sure to ask your parents for help. Ask them to give you samples of the problems so that you will understand what to do. YOU CAN DO IT! You can also call me if you need more assistance.

NEW FCAT Materials:

I have added new FCAT materials. To add on, I've posted online FCAT-Like tests that you can take. You will get your score right after you take the test. You can take it online or someone can print it for you. GOOD LUCK! Also, there are several new reading links added. Check them out! Leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the new items.

Love always,
Mrs. Bridges

FCAT Assistance

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am reaching out to you for your support and assistance in helping to ensure your child is successful. On April 11-14, 2011 your child will take the Reading and Mathematics portions of the FCAT. Your child must score a level 3 or higher, equivalent to 70% - 100%.

In the classroom, I am teaching the children several standards that will be tested in Reading and numerous standards that are tested in Mathematics. In addition, I’m reviewing for some and teaching to others, several skills that the children should have learned in previous grades (telling time, simple addition, simple subtraction, simple fractions) and so on. To add on, I’m teaching the students Reading and Math test taking strategies. For instance, how to find their answers in the reading stories, how to determine which information is necessary for them to solve their math problems and so much more. Even with everything that I’m doing to help them, they require additional assistance. Therefore, from me and your child, I’m asking for your help. FCAT links are also posted on the left of this blog.

Thank you,

Mrs. Bridges

New FCAT Narrative Writing Anchor Papers

Click on the heading above, "New FCAT Narrative Writing Anchor Papers" to view last year's writing prompt and samples. Show your child what a score of 6 looks like. Your child's writing should have an engaging beginning that grabs the reader's attention. It should include numerous, SPECIFIC details with transitional phrases. Additionally, it has to be written in an organizational pattern that flows smoothly.The conclusion should show a thorough ending to the story. The paper must have a sense of completeness, providing full details about everything each step of the way and keep the reader engaged the entire time. Most importantly, the story must be ON TOPIC!

Please contact me if you need my assistance with anything.
Mrs. Bridges

New FCAT Information

I have added a link for you to assess FCAT Reading Task Cards to help your child prepare for the FCAT Reading test. The task cards list FCAT-like questions that you can use to ask your child questions about what they have read.

Click on the heading above "New FCAT Information."

As always, thank you for your assistance in preparing your child for a bright future.


Mrs. Bridges