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Specials Schedule
Burns’ Homeroom Golden’s Homeroom
Tue/Thus.= P.E. Wed/Fri.= P.E.
Mon.=Art Mon.=Tech
Wed.= Music Tues.= Music
Fri.=Technology Thurs.= Art
October 17-21, 20164th Grade Newsletter
Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden
We are learning…Extended Text: Who is Neil Armstrong?Reading/Language Arts:
How do we determine the theme of a story?
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?
How do I determine the main idea and supporting details in a text?
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 I gather information and use it
to write an informative essay? How do accomplished writers edit and
revise their writing?
Math How do I divide? How do I interpret remainders? How do I use CUBES strategy to solve
multi-step word problems?
Science What are the inner planets? What are the outer planets? What are stars? How has technology changed over time
and how does it impact the way we see and learn about our solar system?
Classroom News for the week:Oct. 17- Fair ParadeOct. 18- PBIS Reward- PicnicOct. 25 – Math Unit 2 testOct. 31- Goody Bags go home
Students may purchase Ice cream for $1.00 on Thursdays.
Notes for Parents
It is important for students to spend 20 minutes each night independently reading. They may choose to read their A.R. 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.
How to contact us:[email protected] and
cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us You may also call the school’s office (754-5522).
HOMEWORK
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday
Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature
Math:Timed Test
Activity Sheet
Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature
Math:Timed TestActivity Sheet
Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature
Math:Timed TestActivity Sheet
Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature
Math:Timed TestActivity Sheet
Dear Parents,In our class, your child will be participating in weekly interactive “Word Study Activities.” Please encourage your child to look for the Greek and Latin root words we are studying in print material you have in your home. Examples of print material they may find these words in includes books, magazines, recipe books, newspapers, labels, cereal boxes, trading cards as well as E-books and age-appropriate website information they may read on their technological devices. As they read, they may also find words not found on our list with the same Greek or Latin root. They may choose to bring the “new” words they find to share with our class. Thank you for helping to encourage your child to become an engaged learner who gains an understanding words we study are found everywhere!
Our Weekly Word Study List: