Welcome to 4th Grade!

We are so excited to kick off the 2020-2021 school year here are FPD! Here are a few important dates to put on your calendar:

Meet and Greet:          Wednesday, August 12 

1st Day of School:      Thursday, August 13 (half day)

Summer Reading:       Friday, August 21

Click HERE for our August 2020 newsletter.

Enjoy these last few days of summer!  We can't wait to meet you soon!

A Note to Upcoming 4th Graders

Welcome to the 4th grade!  We are excited about getting to know all of our new 4th graders and their families in the coming year.  You received a Summer Reading packet at the 3rd grade carpool this week.  You can click HERE to find out more about the Summer Reading requirements for upcoming 4th graders.  Enjoy the summer break, and we'll see you in August!  Happy Reading!

Friday, May 15, 2020

Language Arts:
Click HERE for a message from Mrs. Thigpin.
Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com
Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/
Click HERE for a message about Summer Reading from your 5th grade teachers.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Language Arts:
Click HERE to watch "Pendemonium: Star Words: Apostrophes and Double Negatives".  Use the Discovery Education login information Mrs. Hollingsworth gave you.
 

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Language Arts:
Click HERE to watch "Pendemonium: Go West, Young Pens".  Use your Discovery Education login from Mrs. Hollingsworth.
 

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Language Arts:
1.  Take out your Voyages book.  Click HERE to review pages 472-479. 
2.  Make sure your letter to yourself is ready to be turned in at our drive through carpool tomorrow. 
 

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Co-Curricular Bingo May 11-15

Monday, May 11, 2020

Language Arts:
1.  Take out your Voyages book.  Click HERE to review pages 466-471.
2.  Remember to have your "letter to yourself" written and sealed in an envelope and ready to turn in on Wednesday.
 

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Friday, May 8, 2020

Language Arts:
1.  Make sure the letter to yourself is finished and in a sealed envelope.  Turn it in to your homeroom teacher next week at our Wednesday carpool.  I will put them all together and make sure you get yours on your last day of high school! :)
2.  Voyages text book- Click HERE to follow along with me in your Voyages book.  We will cover pages 460-465. These pages are a review of skills we have worked on this year.
 

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Language Arts:
Spelling- Review your Spelling words.  No test this week.
Grammar- 1. Today we will begin reviewing some of the Capitalization and Punctuation rules we have worked on this year.  Click HERE to log in to Discovery Education using the login information that Mrs. Hollingsworth gave you at the beginning of our distance learning. Today you are watching "Pendemonium: The Posse in Australia".  2.  Click HERE to watch a video explaining a writing activity. You will be writing a letter to yourself.  You'll need a pencil, a piece of paper, and an envelope to complete the activity.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Language Arts:
Spelling- Build a pyramid for each word.  No test this week.
Mrs. Frisby- 1.  Click HERE to read the Epilogue with me.  2.  Take our your Reading log and turn to the first entry for Mrs. Frisby.  Click HERE to grade your reading log entries.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Language Arts:
Spelling-  Practice your words.  No test Friday.
Mrs. Frisby- 1.  Click HERE to read Chapter 26 with me.  2.  Click HERE to read chapter 27 with me.  3.  Look over the reading log entries for this book, and make sure they are complete represent your best effort.  You will check them for a grade tomorrow.


Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Co-Curricular Bingo May 4 - May 8

Monday, May 4, 2020

Language Arts:
Spelling- Unit 30 this week.  There won't be a test on Friday.  You are responsible for knowing these words next year, so practice them each day as if you were going to be tested.  The words are:  happened, foot, care, low, else, whose, who's, exchange, exclaim, extra
Mrs. Frisby- 1.  Click HERE to read chapter 24 with me.  2.  Click HERE to read chapter 25 with me.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Friday, May 1, 2020

Hope your First Friday in May is a Fabulous one!!!
Language Arts-
Spelling- Click HERE to take the Unit 29 test.
Mrs. Frisby- Click HERE to read chapter 23 with me.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Have a Terrific Thursday!
Language Arts-
Spelling- Get someone to call out the words today.  Your test is tomorrow.
Mrs. Frisby-  1.Click HERE to read chapter 22.  2. Click HERE to take the chapters 19-22 comprehension check.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

It's a Wonderful Wednesday! Make sure you go outside sometime today and enjoy God's creation all around you.
Language Arts-
Spelling- Build a pyramid for each of your words.
Mrs. Frisby-  1. Click HERE to take the chapter 16-27 vocab quiz.  2. Click HERE to read chapter 21 with me.

Math-https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Let's have a terrific Tuesday!!!
Language Arts-
Spelling- Choose 5 words to use in a sentence.
Mrs. Frisby- 1.  Click HERE to read chapter 20 with me.  2.  Reading Log entry- Title it "Science Fiction".  Write a one paragraph entry that has an introduction sentence stating that Mrs. Frisby is a Science Fiction novel.  Write at least 3 detail sentences that give evidence of specific evidence from the book of why this book is science fiction.  Write a conclusion sentence that tells what you think about the book so far.  Use your best cursive handwriting.

Math-https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Co-Curricular Bingo April 27-May 1

Monday, April 27, 2020

Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful week!
Language Arts-
Spelling-Spelling unit 29.  Test Friday.  The words are: question, wide, least, tiny, hour, happier, turned, weakness, acceptable, and densely.  For today, write each word 3 times (2 print, 1 cursive).
Mrs. Frisby- Click HERE to read Chapter 19.  Complete the Chapters 16-27 crossword puzzle in your packet.  The quiz is Wednesday.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science/Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Friday, April 24, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Click HERE to take the Unit 28 test.
Mrs. Frisby- 1. Click HERE to read chapter 18 with me (this is chapter 18 even though I accidentally say "19" on the video). 2. Chapters 16-27 vocab  quiz is Wednesday.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Take a practice test.  Your test will be tomorrow.
Mrs. Frisby- 1. Click HERE to read Chapter 17 with me.  2. Click HERE to complete the comprehension check.  3. Practice the chapters 16-27 quizlet.  Vocab quiz next Wednesday.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Build a pyramid for each word.  Test will be Friday.
Mrs. Frisby- 1. Click HERE to read chapter 16 with me. 2. Reading log entry- click HERE to see how to draw a maze. 3. Chapter 16-27 vocab quiz next Wednesday, April 29.  Use the quizlet to prepare.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Choose 5 words.  Write a sentence for each word.  Test will be Friday.
Mrs. Frisby-  1. Click HERE to take the chapters 8-15 vocab quiz. 2. Click HERE to read chapter 15 along with me.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Co-Curricular Bingo April 20-24

Monday, April 20, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Unit 28.  Test on Friday.  The words are:  center, field, stay, itself, boat, aren't, families, crate, worth, and we've.  Write each word 3 times (2 in print, 1 in cursive).
Mrs. Frisby- Chapters 8-15 vocab quiz tomorrow.  Use quizlet to prepare.  Click HERE to read chapter 14 with me.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Friday, April 17, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Click HERE to complete the Unit 27 test.


Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Have someone call out the Unit 27 words.  The test is tomorrow.
Mrs. Frisby- Click HERE to read Chapter 13 on pages 89-95.
Reading log-  Make a new entry.  Title this entry "Mrs. Frisby is very brave- agree or disagree?"  Then write a 1 paragraph entry to support how you feel.  Begin with an introduction sentence that states your point of view.  In other words, do you agree or disagree that Mrs. Frisby is brave?  Next, use specific examples from the book that support your opinion and write at least 3 detail sentences. These details should name some of the things Mrs. Frisby has done that make you feel the way you do.  Last, write a conclusion sentence that predicts what you think will happen next.
Chapter 8-15 vocab quiz on Tuesday, April 21- Use the quizlet to prepare.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Build a pyramid for each word.  Test Friday
Mrs. Frisby- Click HERE to read chapter 12 on pages 83-88.
Click HERE to complete a comprehension check.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling-  Choose 5 words.  Write a sentence for each.
Mrs. Frisby-  Click HERE to read chapter 11 on pages 75-82.
Complete the chapter 8-15 crossword puzzle in your Mrs. Frisby packet as a review.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com

Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Co-Curricular Bingo April 13-17

Monday, April 13, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Unit 27.  The words are:  pattern, sky, walked, main, someone, qualify, reply, shiny, mighty, loudly, and especially
For today, write each word 3 times (2 times print, 1 time cursive).  Your test will be Friday.
Mrs. Frisby-  1. Click HERE to read chapter 10 on pages 68-74. 2. Chapter 8-15 vocab quiz next Tuesday, April 21.  Use the quizlet on the right side bar to prepare for the quiz.
Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com/




Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Today have someone call out your words to make sure that you know them.  No test this week.
Mrs. Frisby vocab quiz-  Click HERE to take the vocab quiz for Mrs. Frisby chapters 1-7.
Mrs. Frisby- Today we are reading chapter 9 on pages 61-67 titled "In the Rosebush".  Click HERE to read along with me.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com/

Science/Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling- Build a pyramid for each of your Spelling words.
Mrs. Frisby- Today we are reading chapter 8 on pages 53-60 titled "Go to the Rats".  Click HERE to read along with me.
Mrs. Frisby- Click HERE to take a comprehension check over chapters 4-8.
Mrs. Frisby chapter 1-7 vocab quiz tomorrow-  Use the quizlet on the right sidebar to prepare.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com/


Science/Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Language Arts-

Spelling- Choose 5 words and use them in a sentence for today.

Mrs. Frisby- Today we are reading chapter 7 on pages 45-52 titled "The Owl".  Click HERE to read along with me. 

Reading log entry- Turn to the next page in your Reading log.  Put today's date in the top right corner.  Title the entry "Jeremy".  Write a good paragraph telling what you know about him so far.  Include an introduction sentence, at least 3 detail sentences, and a conclusion sentence.  Use specific information from the book for your details.  Use your best cursive handwriting.

Mrs. Frisby ch 1-7 vocab quiz Thursday- Use the quizlet on the sidebar to prepare.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com

Science/Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com

Co-Curricular Bingo April 6-10

Monday, April 6, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling: Unit 26 this week.  For today write each word 3 times (2 times in print and 1 time in cursive).  The words for this week are:
lay, size, wild, weather, miss, reaches, flies, dripped, supplied, trying, getting, branches
There  won't be a Spelling test this week, but you will need to know these words for future tests.
Mrs. Frisby- Today we are reading chapter 6 titled "A Favor from Jeremy" on pages 39-44.  Click HERE to read along with me.
Mrs. Frisby ch 1-7 vocab quiz-  The vocab quiz for chapter 1-7 will be on Thursday of this week.  Use the quizlet on the right side bar to help you prepare.  Complete the crossword puzzle in your packet for chapter 1-7 for added practice.

Math-  https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com

Science/Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com

Friday, March 27, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling:  today you are taking the Spelling test.  It should be easy for you.  Click HERE to complete the online Spelling unit 25 test.
Reading:
1.  Read chapter 5 "Five Days" pages 33-38.  Click  HERE to read along with me.
2.  Mark the vocab word "laboriously" on page 37.

Math- https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com

Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com
HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!

Thursday, March 26, 2020

LOOKING FOR A FUN OUTING TODAY?  WE HAVE AN IDEA FOR YOU........
DRIVE THROUGH CARPOOL AND WAVE TO MRS. PUTNAL AND HER DOG DIXIE TODAY BETWEEN 2 AND 3 PM!
Language Arts-
Spelling- Get someone to call your words out to you. The online test will be tomorrow.
Reading-
1. Click HERE to complete the online comprehension check for  Mrs. Frisby chapters 1-3.
2. Read chapter 4 "Mr. Fitzgibbon's Plow" on pages 27-32.  Click HERE to follow along with me. Mark the vocab words.  They are shrew (page 30) and illogical (page 32).
3.  Make a reading log entry for today.  Title it "My Favorite Character".  Who is your favorite character?  Write a short paragraph telling us who your favorite character is and why.  Remember you need an introduction sentence (to tell us who it is), at least 3 detail sentences (that would be the reasons you chose the character), and a conclusion sentence.

Math-Look at fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com

Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Grandparents Day Fun:  Even though we aren't able to have our special school day honoring our Grandparents, you can still let them know how much you love them.  See if your parents will allow you to give them a call or make them a card to put in the mail.  Hopefully, we will be able to celebrate with them soon!

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling:  Build a pyramid for each word.  Remember that you will have an online test on Friday
Reading:
1.  Read chapter 3 pages 20-26 in "Mrs. Frisby".  It is titled "The Crow and the Cat".  Click here to read along with me.  Mark the vocab word authoritative (page 24).
2.  Open your fable packet to the page titled "An original drawing of Mrs. Frisby and the Crow".  Click here to do your own drawing on the page provided.  To begin, put the tip of your pencil in the center of the page and then move it just a little to the right.  Hold it there.  That's where the tip of your pencil should be when the video begins in order to fit everything on the page.


Math-Look at https://fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com/


Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Language Arts-
Spelling:  Choose 5 words.  Write a sentence for each.
Reading:  Today you will need your book and your reading log.
1. Read Mrs. Frisby chapter 2 pages 12-19.  Click here to read along with me.  Look for the vocab words "delirious" and "pneumonia".  Underline them when you see them. After reading this chapter you should know the name of Timothy's sickness and what the "remedy" is for this sickness.  Who told him what his sickness is and how to get well?
2. Open your Reading log.  Find the last entry for the Fable unit.  Use the next clean sheet to make a divider.  Label the divider "Mrs. Frisby".  Turn to the next page.  Write the date on the top right corner and write the title on the top line.  The title is "Mrs. Frisby".  Write a short paragraph to introduce this book.  Remember to include an introduction sentence (that tells what we are reading), detail sentences (maybe name the characters, setting, and problem), and a conclusion sentence (this may be a good place to make a prediction).

Math-Look at fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com

Science / Social Studies- https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Co-Curricular Bingo March 23-27

Monday, March 23, 2020

Language Arts-
Good morning!  Click here for a video before you start Language Arts today.
Fable Writing:  Take our your Writer's notebook and turn to where you began your Fable writing project.  Click here to complete a score sheet. This score sheet will be your grade for the Fable Writing Project.
Spelling:  We are working on unit 25.  Use a sheet of notebook paper for this week's work. You will have a short Spelling test online this Friday. The word for this week are:  snow, rain, suddenly, easy, leaves, industries, avenues, wishes, quizzes,  and lives.  For today write each word 3 times (2 times print, 1 time cursive).
Reading:  We are beginning Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.  You will have some comprehension checks as we go.  For today:
1. Look over the list of vocab words for Chapters 1-7 that's in the Mrs. Frisby packet.  There's a quizlet for practice on the right sidebar.
2. Click here to read along with me.  We are reading chapter 1 titled "The Sickness of Timothy Frisby" on pages 3-11 today.  Look for the vocab words abandon, delirious, rancid, protruded, furrowed, and authoritative.  Underline them when you see them. 

Math-Look at fpdfourthgradetrabun.blogspot.com

Science / Social Studies-  https://fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com/

Friday, March 20, 2020

"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!"  Psalm 118:24

Happy Friday!  Enjoy your weekend!

Math-
1.  Complete Journal page 232.
2.  Play the game Angle Race on the Everyday Math online site.

Language Arts-
1.  Spelling- Get someone to call the words out to you.  Do you know how to spell them?  We won't have our regular test this week, but you will need to know how to spell them for future tests.
2.  Fable writing- Read your fable to someone.  Tell them the moral to your story.  Ask them to rate your fable.  On the bottom of your paper, write the name of the person you read the fable to and what they rated your story.

Science/Social Studies-
Look at fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com

Thursday, March 19, 2020

It's a GREAT day to be a GREAT day!

Math-
1. Complete Journal page 231 (Math Boxes 7.2).

Language Arts-
1.  Spelling- Build a pyramid for each word
2.  Fable Writing project- Use notebook paper.  Write your final draft.  Make all corrections as you go.  Use your best cursive handwriting.  Do not skip lines.  Put it in the "Grammar" section of your binder when you are finished.  This will be graded another day.

Science/Social Studies-
Look at fpdfourthgrademrsh.blogspot.com

Co-Curricular-

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength"  Philippians 4:13

Math-
1.  Complete Math Journal page 227 (Math Boxes 7.1) and page 230 (#6-13)
2.  Practice basic multiplication facts your favorite way.

Language Arts-
1.  Spelling- choose 5 words.  Write a sentence for each of those words.  Use capital letters and end marks correctly.
2.  Use the login information Mrs. Hollingsworth sent you for Discovery Education and watch "Pendomonium: Unnatural Selection". It is about using quotation marks correctly when using dialogue.
3.  Read over the first draft of  your fable.  Did you include dialogue and use quotation marks correctly?

Science/Social Studies-

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Good morning!  Today begins a new adventure in learning!  Each day you will find the day's assignments posted here.  Be sure to complete the assignments that are posted each day in a timely manner, so that you don't get behind.  Assignments need to be completed on the day they are assigned in order to be ready for the following day's lesson. We love you and hope you have a great day!  Here we go!

Math-
1. Today you will need to complete Math Journal page 228 (be sure to use the diagram at the top of  the page for help).
2.  If you have extra time log in to the Everyday Math site and play the game Equivalent Fractions.

Language Arts-
1.  This week you should be completing Unit 24 in Spelling.  Use notebook paper for your work.  Today you should write each word 3 times (2 times in print and 1 time in cursive).  The words for this week are:  sat, possible, real, heart, simple, unable, reread, dissatisfied, discover, recover     
2.  Fable writing project-  Today you are editing your 1st draft. Reread the 1st draft.  Make sure it is a complete story with a beginning, middle, and an end (use the Voyages book pages 222, 223, and 232 if you need some reminders of what should be included).  Then, read it and use editing marks to correct capital letters, end marks, and misspelled words.  Once you have finished editing your story, your work on the fable is done for today. 

Science/Social Studies-
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