Hello! My name is Kimmerly Akins. I am a 4th grade ELA teacher at Dunbar Elementary School.
I decided at a very young age to become a teacher. When I was in 
elementary school, I began practicing my craft by tutoring my younger cousins. Teaching has been a dream come true for me. I pursued my career by attending Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where I earned my bachelor’s degree in education.
Afterwards, I spent four and a half years working at the mental health center in East St. Louis, Illinois with children and adolescents. Then I became a second grade teacher for nine years and a third grade teacher for one year. Currently, this is my sixth year teaching fourth grade.
Also, while I was teaching second grade, I earned a master’s degree in education. At present, I am continuing my education in reading and literacy. For the past six years, it has been a privilege to educate students at Dunbar School. I was educated in the East St. Louis School District. I am excited about being able to support my hometown. Since teaching is my passion and it has been such an enjoyable and rewarding experience, I plan to continue my career at Dunbar providing services to the community that served me.
For the week of September 16, 2019 – September 27, 2019, we will be working on the activities listed below.
Reading
Comprehension Skill– Compare and Contrast
Fluency– Students should be able to read 102 – 122 words correct per minute
Comprehension Strategy– Reread
Genre– Informational Text
Vocabulary Strategy– Multiple Meaning Words
Speaking and Listening – Engage in collaborative conversations about clever ideas
Phonics/Word Study
Long E
Plurals
Spelling
evening, squeaky, reef, concrete, honey, zebra, healer, deed, scheme, donkey, breathe, sleek, speech, belief, family, league, indeed, wheeze, chief, weary
Vocabulary
alter, collapse, crisis, destruction, hazard, severe, substantial, unpredictable
Writing
Write to Sources
- Write about the text, Cite evidence
- Write a friendly letter
- Write a narrative
Writing Process
Narrative Writing
Writing Paragraphs- A paragraph must include:
1. A topic sentence (Indent the first line of this sentence)
2. Three supporting detailed sentences
3. A wrap it up statement or concluding statement
4. Write complete sentences
Grammar
Complete Sentences
Compound Sentences
Weekly Homework
Monday- Friday
Read for 20 minutes, and complete the reading log.
Study spelling and vocabulary words
Practice reading fluency
Students should be practicing skills on clever daily.