October 26, 2015

4th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs.

GoldenHOMEWORK

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Reading:Read 20 minutesFill in Reading Log

Math:Time Test Activity Sheet

Reading:Read 20 minutesFill in Reading Log

Math:Time Test Activity Sheet

Reading: Read 20 minutesFill in Reading Log

Math:Time Test Activity Sheet

Reading: Read 20 minutesFill in Reading Log

Math:Time Test Activity Sheet

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:wburns@effingham.k12.ga.us and

cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us You may also call 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:Oct. 26- 30 Red Ribbon Week “Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free”Oct. 28- Unit 2 Math TestOct. 30- Halloween Goody Bags/ Explorers testNov.2- Explorers Trading Cards are DueNov. 3- Last day to turn in Butter-Braid ordersNov. 9- Veteran’s Day Program at 2:15Nov. 10- Book Fair Begins today and ends on the 20th.Nov. 11- Veteran’s Day Holiday- No School!Nov. 16- Progress ReportsNov. 19- Pick Up day for Butter-BraidsNov. 20- Book Fair endsNov. 23-27- Thanksgiving Holidays

Red Ribbon Week ActivitiesMonday- wear neonTuesday- Career Dress UpWed- Construction workerThurs- College Team day

We are learning…Extended Text: Who is Neil Armstrong

Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a

story? How do I describe a character , setting,

or event in a story by drawing on specific details in the text?

How do I analyze a character by using their thoughts, words, and actions?

How 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 elements of narrative writing help me develop and publish a narrative writing piece?

How do accomplished writers edit and revise their writing?

Math How do I finds all factor pairs for a

whole number? How do I determine whether a whole

number is a multiple? How do I generate a number or shape

pattern that follows a given rule?Social Studies:

How did exploration impact our world? Why did Spanish explorers conquer the

New Americas and what did they encounter when they got there?

What contributions did explorers John Cabot and Jacques Cartier make to finding a water route to Asia?

What contributions did explorers Henry Hudson make to finding a sea route to Asia?

October 26, 2015

4th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs.

Golden

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:wburns@effingham.k12.ga.us and

cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us You may also call the school’s office (754-5522).

We are learning…Extended Text: Who is Neil Armstrong

Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a

story? How do I describe a character , setting,

or event in a story by drawing on specific details in the text?

How do I analyze a character by using their thoughts, words, and actions?

How 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 elements of narrative writing help me develop and publish a narrative writing piece?

How do accomplished writers edit and revise their writing?

Math How do I finds all factor pairs for a

whole number? How do I determine whether a whole

number is a multiple? How do I generate a number or shape

pattern that follows a given rule?Social Studies:

How did exploration impact our world? Why did Spanish explorers conquer the

New Americas and what did they encounter when they got there?

What contributions did explorers John Cabot and Jacques Cartier make to finding a water route to Asia?

What contributions did explorers Henry Hudson make to finding a sea route to Asia?