4th Grade Homeroom 401-2019-2020 Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Description
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Ms. Dennis
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Art - 6/1/2020
Good morning everyone.
Today we will begin our final art project of the school year.
Drawing a view through a window is a challenging task but there is something rewarding about trying to capture what you can see through each pane of glass or section. When you start, lots of decisions are going to be made. Which window has a good view? Where are you going to sit? Are you going to draw any of the inside, or just the window frame and outside?
Your task today is to draw a view through a window. First look at the examples I have included in the linked folder.
These were not all done by students so do not get nervous.
You will immediately notice that all of these drawings are black and white.
I am challenging you to also draw in black and white. Include all different gray tones necessary by using different amounts of pressure with your pencil. These are called values.
You can blend and smudge with your finger or a tissue.
Remember to lightly sketch and plan your drawing before adding detail. Pay close attention to the size of objects as they get further away as well as the amount of detail you see in far away objects. Objects changing in size, height on the page and amount of detail is what we call visual perspective. We are drawing the way our eyes actually see things.
For today please sketch and draw your picture with all the detail you feel is necessary. Next class we will talk more about value and using black, white and gray. If you feel ready to begin adding your values to your drawing you may.
As always take your time and enjoy what you are drawing. Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
Mark as turned in when you finish. Have a great week.
Today we will begin our final art project of the school year.
Drawing a view through a window is a challenging task but there is something rewarding about trying to capture what you can see through each pane of glass or section. When you start, lots of decisions are going to be made. Which window has a good view? Where are you going to sit? Are you going to draw any of the inside, or just the window frame and outside?
Your task today is to draw a view through a window. First look at the examples I have included in the linked folder.
These were not all done by students so do not get nervous.
You will immediately notice that all of these drawings are black and white.
I am challenging you to also draw in black and white. Include all different gray tones necessary by using different amounts of pressure with your pencil. These are called values.
You can blend and smudge with your finger or a tissue.
Remember to lightly sketch and plan your drawing before adding detail. Pay close attention to the size of objects as they get further away as well as the amount of detail you see in far away objects. Objects changing in size, height on the page and amount of detail is what we call visual perspective. We are drawing the way our eyes actually see things.
For today please sketch and draw your picture with all the detail you feel is necessary. Next class we will talk more about value and using black, white and gray. If you feel ready to begin adding your values to your drawing you may.
As always take your time and enjoy what you are drawing. Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
Mark as turned in when you finish. Have a great week.
Due:
Computer Class 5/21
Please continue with your coding. Make sure you hit Mark as Done on the previous assignment and this one when you have completed 30 minutes worth of coding.
"Please go to the following link below. Choose your name and enter your secret words. If you need your secret word, please refer to last week's assignment to get them.
If you get stuck, you may jump ahead, or if it is too difficult for you, you may choose one of the lower levels to get you going(sequencing or loops). There is no amount of levels that you must complete as everyone works at their own pace."
"Please go to the following link below. Choose your name and enter your secret words. If you need your secret word, please refer to last week's assignment to get them.
If you get stuck, you may jump ahead, or if it is too difficult for you, you may choose one of the lower levels to get you going(sequencing or loops). There is no amount of levels that you must complete as everyone works at their own pace."
Due:
Music
Using the notes of the treble clef staff, see how many words you can "spell" with notes like we did with the past two assignments.
You can make your own staff (five lines, four spaces) and add a treble clef to the beginning like I make on my white board at school. Remember, your treble clef doesn't have to be perfect, the greatest composers had trouble making them! Send me what you come up with! Have fun :-)
You can make your own staff (five lines, four spaces) and add a treble clef to the beginning like I make on my white board at school. Remember, your treble clef doesn't have to be perfect, the greatest composers had trouble making them! Send me what you come up with! Have fun :-)
Due:
Art - 5/19/2020
Good morning.
It is time to begin adding color to our projects.
The color you add must be done using what is known as color theory.
Piet Mondrian used only primary colors in his later work. He chose those colors because they are the simplest most basic colors to use. You will have more choices than that.
I would like you to choose one of the following color schemes:
1. primary colors - red, yellow and blue
2. secondary colors - green, orange and purple
3. warm colors - red, yellow and orange
4. cool colors - blue, green and purple
5. monochromatic (one color) - any color plus a darker shade of that color and a lighter tint of that color.
example - red, pink (tint), dark red (shade)
You may only choose one scheme and must stick to it. Black will also be used to fill in the lines.
Some white spaces should also be showing. Please look at the examples in the folder.
Take your time, be neat and show good craftsmanship.
It is time to begin adding color to our projects.
The color you add must be done using what is known as color theory.
Piet Mondrian used only primary colors in his later work. He chose those colors because they are the simplest most basic colors to use. You will have more choices than that.
I would like you to choose one of the following color schemes:
1. primary colors - red, yellow and blue
2. secondary colors - green, orange and purple
3. warm colors - red, yellow and orange
4. cool colors - blue, green and purple
5. monochromatic (one color) - any color plus a darker shade of that color and a lighter tint of that color.
example - red, pink (tint), dark red (shade)
You may only choose one scheme and must stick to it. Black will also be used to fill in the lines.
Some white spaces should also be showing. Please look at the examples in the folder.
Take your time, be neat and show good craftsmanship.
Due:
Computer Class 5/12
Please continue with your coding. Make sure you hit Mark as Done on the previous assignment and this one when you have completed 30 minutes worth of coding.
"Please go to the following link below. Choose your name and enter your secret words. If you need your secret word, please refer to last week's assignment to get them.
If you get stuck, you may jump ahead, or if it is too difficult for you, you may choose one of the lower levels to get you going(sequencing or loops). There is no amount of levels that you must complete as everyone works at their own pace."
"Please go to the following link below. Choose your name and enter your secret words. If you need your secret word, please refer to last week's assignment to get them.
If you get stuck, you may jump ahead, or if it is too difficult for you, you may choose one of the lower levels to get you going(sequencing or loops). There is no amount of levels that you must complete as everyone works at their own pace."
Due:
P.E Assessment Log Sheet. Mr. Roy Mrs. Perna
Log Sheet.
Please turn in May 21st.
Please turn in May 21st.
Due:
Art - 5/7/2020
Good morning.
I hope you enjoyed drawing your favorite animal last week.
Today we will begin the next step of our project.
Piet Mondrian was an abstract artist. Late in his career as an artist he simplified his art work into the most basic structure he could.
He only used vertical and horizontal lines to create his work.
We will be doing the same thing with our drawings.
All the lines you draw in your contour must be made with a ruler and must be perfectly straight vertical or horizontal.
These lines will create right angles where they intersect. Erase where they meet so they appear as shown in the example.
Please look at the examples of step 1 and step 2 in the folder.
We will discuss color options next class.
For today I would like you to make sure your contour is accurate and that all the lines you draw are straight.
This will take time and patience, but will look great when finished. You should go over your contour with a black marker.
I will be looking specifically at the accuracy of your contour and how well you work with the ruler. These are the 2 most important parts of the project thus far.
I hope you enjoyed drawing your favorite animal last week.
Today we will begin the next step of our project.
Piet Mondrian was an abstract artist. Late in his career as an artist he simplified his art work into the most basic structure he could.
He only used vertical and horizontal lines to create his work.
We will be doing the same thing with our drawings.
All the lines you draw in your contour must be made with a ruler and must be perfectly straight vertical or horizontal.
These lines will create right angles where they intersect. Erase where they meet so they appear as shown in the example.
Please look at the examples of step 1 and step 2 in the folder.
We will discuss color options next class.
For today I would like you to make sure your contour is accurate and that all the lines you draw are straight.
This will take time and patience, but will look great when finished. You should go over your contour with a black marker.
I will be looking specifically at the accuracy of your contour and how well you work with the ruler. These are the 2 most important parts of the project thus far.
Due:
May 13, 2020
Morning Meeting
Due:
May 13, 2020
Prayer and Pledge by Emma Payne and her brother Jackson
Due:
Music
Good morning 4th grade! Let's do some note spelling to keep your minds sharp! Use the staff guide to figure out the words that are spelled with notes. You can send me your answers in an email or privately through google classroom. Have fun!
Due:
May 12, 2020
Morning Meeting
Due:
May 12, 2020
Prayer and Pledge
Due:
Morning Prayer and Pledge
Thank you Patrick Duquin and family!
Due:
May 11, 2020
Morning Meeting
Due:
P.E. Please use this New Assessment Log Sheet Going Forward
See Log Sheet
Due ON May 8th Mandatory ( not before) do activities first.
Due ON May 8th Mandatory ( not before) do activities first.
Due:
May 8, 2020
Morning Prayer and Pledge by the Kelly Family!
Due:
Friday May 8, 2020
Morning Meeting - please make sure you also open the attached form fill it out, and submit your response. You only need to complete the form once, so if you did it yesterday you are all done!
Due:
May 7, 2020
Morning Prayer and Pledge
Due:
May 7, 2020
Morning Meeting
Due:
Art - 4/29/2020
Good morning.
If you have not completed your Pop Art project please do so. Sign it and share with me if you can. Remember to mark as turned in so I know you completed it.
Today we are going to learn about Piet Mondrian.
Please look at the PowerPoint presentation to learn a little about the artist and his art style.
Just like Jasper Johns, Piet Mondrian also has artwork at the Albright Knox Art Gallery.
Piet Mondrian was an abstract artist which means he created his art work using only shapes and colors that did not represent anything recognizable.
We are going to create "Mondrianimals" for our project.
Your animal shape should be recognizable but nothing else about the animal will be natural.
There is an example of a contour drawing in the folder.
Please start by drawing a contour drawing (only the shape, no detail) of your favorite animal. Please use a reference for accuracy.
The animal is the focal point of the work so it should be drawn large and neat. Remember to sketch first and than modify your drawing for neatness and accuracy of shape.
Your animal drawing should have almost no detail or texture. You may add an eye or mouth if you would like.
Please look at the completed examples in the folder to see the contour shapes of the animals.
We will discuss the lines and colors next class.
Have fun!
If you have not completed your Pop Art project please do so. Sign it and share with me if you can. Remember to mark as turned in so I know you completed it.
Today we are going to learn about Piet Mondrian.
Please look at the PowerPoint presentation to learn a little about the artist and his art style.
Just like Jasper Johns, Piet Mondrian also has artwork at the Albright Knox Art Gallery.
Piet Mondrian was an abstract artist which means he created his art work using only shapes and colors that did not represent anything recognizable.
We are going to create "Mondrianimals" for our project.
Your animal shape should be recognizable but nothing else about the animal will be natural.
There is an example of a contour drawing in the folder.
Please start by drawing a contour drawing (only the shape, no detail) of your favorite animal. Please use a reference for accuracy.
The animal is the focal point of the work so it should be drawn large and neat. Remember to sketch first and than modify your drawing for neatness and accuracy of shape.
Your animal drawing should have almost no detail or texture. You may add an eye or mouth if you would like.
Please look at the completed examples in the folder to see the contour shapes of the animals.
We will discuss the lines and colors next class.
Have fun!
Due:
May 5, 2020
Hi all - Please see the attached info for today
Due:
May 6, 2020
Prayer and Pledge from the Cohan Family!
Due:
5/6 Wednesday Morning Meeting
Good morning HR 401! I don’t know about you but I’ve seen so many birds recently. It made me wonder more. Take a look at the Brain Pop on Birds. Make sure to try Bird Song Hero after. It’s pretty interesting.
Don’t forget we’re on our new schedule of morning meeting, math & ELA video conferences. I attached the schedule below.
On to today’s question! Yesterday Ms. Dennis reminded everyone of the ELA assignments. Today is a Math Assignment check. ONLY if you haven’t submitted ANY math Teacher Checks with me then here is today’s assignment:
Since we returned from Easter Break you should have completed 5 Math Teacher Checks:
-Out of all the math lessons you have done, share your top 3 with me
- Send a picture of your 3 favorite lessons to me [email protected]
- They are due by Thursday May 7
-Then make sure to clear out your math assignments by “marking as done”
If I do not receive 3 math lessons from you by then, I will assume you did not see this assignment and will contact your parents so they can pass the message on to you.
If you have submitted Teacher Checks then you are all set this morning and can just enjoy the Brain Pop.I appreciate your hard work. I know these are tough times but I'm here for you. If you need help, please email me.
-Mrs. Peters
Don’t forget we’re on our new schedule of morning meeting, math & ELA video conferences. I attached the schedule below.
On to today’s question! Yesterday Ms. Dennis reminded everyone of the ELA assignments. Today is a Math Assignment check. ONLY if you haven’t submitted ANY math Teacher Checks with me then here is today’s assignment:
Since we returned from Easter Break you should have completed 5 Math Teacher Checks:
-Out of all the math lessons you have done, share your top 3 with me
- Send a picture of your 3 favorite lessons to me [email protected]
- They are due by Thursday May 7
-Then make sure to clear out your math assignments by “marking as done”
If I do not receive 3 math lessons from you by then, I will assume you did not see this assignment and will contact your parents so they can pass the message on to you.
If you have submitted Teacher Checks then you are all set this morning and can just enjoy the Brain Pop.I appreciate your hard work. I know these are tough times but I'm here for you. If you need help, please email me.
-Mrs. Peters
Due:
May 5, 2020
Morning Prayer and Pledge
Due:
May 5, 2020
Attached is the Morning Meeting information for the 4th grade from Ms. Dennis.
Due:
May 4, 2020
Happy Monday - please see the attached for this mornings meeting.
I will have a Morning meeting in Google Meet at 9:00 am. Please remember that I start the meeting and then you can join.
Looking forward to seeing you!
I will have a Morning meeting in Google Meet at 9:00 am. Please remember that I start the meeting and then you can join.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Due:
May 4, 2020
Prayer and Pledge
Due:
May 1, 2020
Morning Prayer and Plegde
Due:
May 1, 2020
Happy May! Attached is the morning meeting information!
Due:
April 30, 2020
Morning Meeting for today.
Due:
Live Stream for 8 am mass today, morning Prayer and Pledge
For Religion class today you can watch the livestream from today's 8 am mass
Due:
April 29, 2020
Morning Meeting
Due:
Art - 4/21/2020
Good morning everyone.
Review the examples I have provided. Continue working with color as you have previously.
Please turn in when complete and if possible include a photo of your final project.
I can't wait to see them. Make sure you sign them so I can give you credit for your work.
Many of you may have finished so I would like you to spend your art time working on the sketchbook ideas I had provided before break. You can use the ideas I had given or feel free to draw what you like.
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDY5NDU4OTc1NTJa/p/NzU2MjY2NDIwMTha/details
You should spend your art time on finishing the Pop Art project or sketching.
We will begin a new project next class.
Review the examples I have provided. Continue working with color as you have previously.
Please turn in when complete and if possible include a photo of your final project.
I can't wait to see them. Make sure you sign them so I can give you credit for your work.
Many of you may have finished so I would like you to spend your art time working on the sketchbook ideas I had provided before break. You can use the ideas I had given or feel free to draw what you like.
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDY5NDU4OTc1NTJa/p/NzU2MjY2NDIwMTha/details
You should spend your art time on finishing the Pop Art project or sketching.
We will begin a new project next class.
Due:
April 29, 2020
Prayer and Pledge
Due:
April 28, 2020
Morning meeting attached
Due:
April 28, 2020
Prayer and Pledge
Due:
April 27, 2020
Morning Meeting
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April 27, 2020
Morning Prayer and Pledge
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Friday prayer and pledge
Due:
April 24, 2020
Morning Meeting
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April 24, 2020
Prayer and Pledge
Due:
April 23, 2020
Morning Prayer and Pledge
Due:
April 23, 2020
Good Morning - please see the attached for today.
Due:
Morning Prayer and Pledge
Happy Earth Day!
Due:
April 22, 2020
Happy Earth Day. Attached is today's morning meeting information.
Due:
Morning Meeting Tuesday April 21, 2020
Hell - attached is the morning meeting announcement - looking forward to hearing from everyone :)
Due:
4/20/2020
Today's Prayer and Pledge
Due:
Morning Meeting 4/8/20
Morning Meeting - Hello 401!
Please see the document attached.
Please see the document attached.
Due:
Morning Meeting 4/7/20
Morning Meeting - please read the attached!
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Morning Meeting 4/6/20
Hello All - please see the attached doc for this morning's meeting.
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Morning Meeting 4/3/20
Morning Meeting - Happy Friday - please read the attached :)
Due:
Art - 3/18/2020
Pop Art - Step 1
Today we will be continuing our Pop Art lesson and project.
I have attached the Jasper Johns presentation as well as other helpful material.
We will need to start from the beginning but this will give you the opportunity to begin with a new idea. Remember that pop art deals with popular, easy to recognize and understand imagery.
You can continue with letters and numbers or you can choose other appropriate imagery. You do not need to use a stencil this time if you do not have any. Remember to create a 1 inch border on your paper.
Only complete the pencil drawing portion of the project. Remember to draw lightly and begin with a sketch that eventually will become your completed drawing. The examples I am including are completed projects. Please only complete todays portion of the project.
I will explain the next step on our next E day. This project can be completed on a piece of printer paper or any other paper that is available to you. You should spend 30 to 40 minutes on this drawing. Please take your time and put in your best effort.
If you have a question about the project, please ask. Have fun!
Today we will be continuing our Pop Art lesson and project.
I have attached the Jasper Johns presentation as well as other helpful material.
We will need to start from the beginning but this will give you the opportunity to begin with a new idea. Remember that pop art deals with popular, easy to recognize and understand imagery.
You can continue with letters and numbers or you can choose other appropriate imagery. You do not need to use a stencil this time if you do not have any. Remember to create a 1 inch border on your paper.
Only complete the pencil drawing portion of the project. Remember to draw lightly and begin with a sketch that eventually will become your completed drawing. The examples I am including are completed projects. Please only complete todays portion of the project.
I will explain the next step on our next E day. This project can be completed on a piece of printer paper or any other paper that is available to you. You should spend 30 to 40 minutes on this drawing. Please take your time and put in your best effort.
If you have a question about the project, please ask. Have fun!
Due:
Morning Meeting 4/2/20
Morning Meeting - Hi attached is this morning's meeting information - hopefully I will see many of you at our first zoom morning meeting. I miss all of you and pray for you everyday!
Due:
Morning Meeting 4/1/20
Morning Meeting - Hello all Happy April Fool's Day!!!! Please see attached for this morning's meeting - we will have a time of reflection this morning. Please see the attached document. Looking forward to hearing from all of you today.
Due:
Morning Meeting 3/31/20
Please see the attached Morning Meeting document.
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Morning Meeting 3/30/20
Happy Monday. I hope everyone had a nice weekend, sepnding time with family! Please see the attached document for today's morning meeting.
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Prayer and Pledge from Mrs. Gajewski
Hi please watch the video from Mrs. Gajewski and Annabelle.
Due:
Morning Meeting 3/27/20
Morning Meeting
Hello 401 - Happy Friday - Today is special for me because it is my best friend’s birthday. Her name is Bonne and we have been friends since Kindergarten. We refer to each other as LYLAS - that stands for Love You Like A Sister. To help her celebrate we made something special for her. I dropped it off at her house last night and in the morning her daughter is going to put it on their breakfast table so she gets it at the start of her day. Below is a picture of what we made. For today’s morning meeting, add a comment about what makes your best friend special to you.
Hello 401 - Happy Friday - Today is special for me because it is my best friend’s birthday. Her name is Bonne and we have been friends since Kindergarten. We refer to each other as LYLAS - that stands for Love You Like A Sister. To help her celebrate we made something special for her. I dropped it off at her house last night and in the morning her daughter is going to put it on their breakfast table so she gets it at the start of her day. Below is a picture of what we made. For today’s morning meeting, add a comment about what makes your best friend special to you.
Due:
Morning Meeting 3/26/20
Good Morning - Please see the attached for today's meeting and have fun with it. Please add your comments in our classroom. I love hearing from all of you :)