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HOMEWORKMonday Tuesday Wednesda
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Reading: Read 20 minutesReading Log
Math:Time Test
Activity Sheet
Reading: Read 20 minutesReading Log
Math:Time Test
Study For Science Test
Reading: Read 20 minutesReading Log
Math:Time Test
Activity Sheet
Reading: Read 20 minutesReading Log
Math:No Homework
Notes for Parents
It is important for students to spend 20 minutes each night independently reading. They should be reading their Lexile-Level library book, homework
activities, or any other reading material they are interested in. Research shows students who read 20 minutes per day increase their fluency and
comprehension skills.
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You may also contact us by calling the school’s office (754-5522).
Specials Schedule
Burns’ Homeroom
Golden’s Homeroom
Tue/Thus.= P.E.
Wed/Fri.= P.E.
Mon.=Art Mon.=TechWed.= Music Tues.= Music
Classroom News for the week: Students may purchase Ice cream for $1.00
on Thursdays.
November 13th- Neil Armstrong Chapters 1-5 Open Book/Note TestNovember 14th- Social Studies- Articles of Confederation QuizNovember 14th- Science Unit TestNovember 14th – Book Swap – can start dropping off books Nov. 1November 15th – Habitat Projects and Square 1 Art Orders due! AND 4-HNovember 16th – Character Parade at 9AM/Junior AchievementNovember 19-23rd - Thanksgiving HolidaysNovember 27th - Picture RetakesNovember 29th- PTSO @ 7:00 P.M.: 2nd and 3rd Grade Performing
We are learning…Extended Text: Who is Neil Armstrong?Reading/Language Arts:
How do we compare/contrast similar themes and topics in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures?
How do I determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text?
How do I use main idea and key details to summarize an informational text?
How do I refer to details and examples in a text when I write a response explaining what the text says?
How do I explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why based on specific information in the text?
How do I compare a first and second hand accounts of the same event or topic?
Language: What are Progressive Verbs? How do I recognize the Order of Adjectives?
Word Study Why is it important to analyze words to find
patterns? Why is it important to spell grade
appropriate words correctly? Writing
What are transitional words and how do we use them when we write?
How do gather information and use it to write an informative essay?
How do accomplished writers edit and revise their writing?
Math How do I solve word problems to answer
questions about fractions? How do I add fractions with like
denominatorsScience
How do I develop a model to show the roles of organisms and the flow of energy within an ecosystem?
Social Studies What happened as the United States be-
came a new country with a new govern-ment?
November 12-16, 2018 4th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden
The Articles of Confederation Plan of National Government First constitution of the United States Put in place to unite the 13 Colonies Independence of states made for a weak national government set of laws/rules were not enforceable
Powers of the Articles of Confederation (Laws/Rules) Print Money Make Treaties/Settle Disputes Declare War- with states’/colonies permission Note: Congress/National Government were NOT allowed to make laws
about trade or taxes;
Northwest Territory- Land/Area North of the Ohio River;Northwest Ordinance
Law passed by Congress under the Articles of Confederation; Described how states could be formed in the Northwest territory People could not own slaves in the Northwest territory Public education and the building of schools was encouraged Guaranteed the freedom of worship, due process of law, trial by jury Native Americans in the Northwest territory were to be treated fairly
Articles of Confederation Laws:
Law: Congress could declare warWeakness: No National Army
Law: Congress could make treaties/settle disputesWeakness: No court system to settle disagreements
Law: Congress could print moneyWeakness: Printed too much money and caused inflation-more and more money is needed to purchase goods
Articles of Confederation Study GuideSocial Studies Quiz on Wednesday, November 14th
