FCAT Writes Tuesday!!
I am so proud of how far the students have come with their writing skills since the beginning of the year. Their last essay was out of this world! I can't for for the test so the students can show off their superb writing skills.  I am confident that all students have the tools they need to do their best on the test! Please help your child do his/her best by making sure they get to bed early and has a nutritious breakfast the day of the test. Also, offer encouraging words and a smile as you send them to school Tuesday.

With FCAT Writes here, it only means the FCAT reading and math tests will soon follow. We will continue to prepare for these test through our daily skills practice. In addition to the many websites available for practice, if you feel you would like to some additional practice for your child, please let me know and I will be sure to send some practice worksheets home.  

Primary 4th Grade FCAT tested skills include (other skills will also be tested, but these are the most tested skills):
Reading: Chronological order, main idea & details, inferences, multiple meaning words, synonyms, antonyms, author's purpose, compare/contrast, conflict/conflict resolution, plot development, cause/effect
Math: Angle measures, temperature, time, equations, expressions, bar graphs, pictographs, charts & tables

THIS WEEK...
In math we are finishing our geometry unit and will test the skills on Wednesday. The remainder of the week will focus on fractions.

In reading we will finish the story , Mystic Horse, as well complete the unit assessment. From now until FCAT we will target specific FCAT skills through Time For Kids readers, in addition to our weekly stories.

While, math and reading will be our primary focus as we prepare for the FCAT,  social studies and science will be embedded into our weekly readings.