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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

Week of November 13-17 , 20174th Grade Newsletter

Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden

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?

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 I add and subtract mixed numbers

with like denominators? How do I find prime/composite and

factors/multiples of numbers?

Science I can develop a model to describe the

roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in a community.

I can develop a simple model to illustrate the flow of energy through a food chain and food web

Classroom News for the week:Nov. 8th : Bookfair BeginsNov. 17th: Unit 3.5 TEST Nov. 20th -24th : Thanksgiving HolidaysNov. 30th: PTSO @ 7:00- 2nd & 3rd Grade Performing

Our class will visit the Book Fair:

Burns: November 10th

Golden: November 13th

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]

cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us

You may also call the school’s office (754-5522).

HOMEWORKStudent Choice: Reading Log can be completed in the

morning during STAR time, or in the afternoon for homework. Students will need to read for 20 minutes at

home every day.Monday Tuesday Wednesda

yThursday

Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature

Math:Timed TestActivity Sheet







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