BINUS International School Simprug

Class 4A
Term 3, Week 9: March 9-13, 2015
WEEKLY UPDATE
Topics for this week:
1.

Numeracy
a. Finding the area and perimeter of squares and rectangles
b. Finding the area and perimeter of composite figures (combination of square(s) and rectangle(s)
c. Word problem solving on area and perimeter

2. Literacy
a. Figures of Speech continuation of simile and metaphor; introduction to personification
b. Novel discussion (The City of Ember chapters 18-20); compare and contrast the movie and the book
c. Reading comprehension stories and articles based on the current unit
3. UOI
a. Concept web responsibility (to Mother Earth)
b. T-chart of good and bad habits
c. Poster making
Topics for next week:
1.

Numeracy - continuation
a. Finding the area and perimeter of squares and rectangles
b. Finding the area and perimeter of composite figures (combination of square(s) and rectangle(s)
c. Word problem solving on area and perimeter

2. Literacy
a. Figures of Speech onomatopoeia, hyperbole and alliteration
b. New class novel James and the Giant Peach (chapters 1-6)
c. Reading comprehension stories and articles based on the current unit

3. UOI
a. Various environmental problems
b. Types of Pollution
c. Cause and effects of pollution to man and nature

Important reminders:
Please read your childs reflection
Students must come early to school on Friday for the immersion meetings (7:20-7:40 a.m.)
Math quiz on Wednesday, 18 March
Reading log due on Thursday, 19 March

Happy Weekend!

Ms. Corita