The Horned Toad Prince

Good morning 4th graders!

We are starting a new story this week, The Horned Toad Prince.  This is a funny story and usually all of the fourth graders really like it!

Go to Spelling City to practice your words for the test.  Be sure to pick the list that is right for you!

Happy spelling....

Japan and America Research Center

Hi 4th Graders!

This week during centers, you will be researching two different places, Japan and California.

 Remember, JAPAN is a COUNTRY.  CALIFORNIA is a STATE (it's part of the USA!).

JAPAN                                                   and                           CALIFORNIA

                                                             

    



Use the websites below to read about the different nature, climate, food, clothes, languages , culture, sports and other fun facts about Japan and California.

Kids Web Japan                                                        California Facts                                                                      
National Geographic: Japan                                  Enchanted Learning: California

                                                                                      Kids Konnect: California

Be sure to record the information you find on your graphic organizer!

Enjoy learning about the country, Japan and the state, California!

Grandfather's Journey, Second Week of Spelling

Good Morning 4th Graders!

We have been reading the story Grandfather's Journey, by Allen Say for the last week!  It is a story about a young, brave man who travels to America from his native Japan.  He eventually moves back to Japan, but his grandson carries on his legacy by moving to America, too!

Study your spelling words from the Spelling book this week!

Good luck!

Grandfather's Journey

Good morning 4th graders!

This week, we are all starting to read the story Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say.  It is about a Japanese family who moves between their native Japan and the United States of America.

Get ready to practice your spelling words on Spelling City.  This week, the words to study come from the story!

Lewis and Clark and Me Spelling

Hi 4th Graders! Visit Spelling City to study your words for this week.  Remember, we have a spelling test each Friday.  Make sure you are prepared!