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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 October 30th , 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 do I order fractions? How do I find equivalent fractions? How

do I compare and order fractions? How do I compose fractions?

Social Studies What was the constitution and how was

it made acceptable to all citizens? What is the first amendment of the

constitution?

Classroom News for the week:Oct.31st : Halloween Goody Bags go home;Nov. 2nd : Unit 3 Math TESTNov. 3rd : Social Studies Unit TESTNov. 3rd : Popcorn & Coke $1.00Nov. 8th : Bookfair BeginsNov. 9th: Family Reading Night/Literacy NightNov. 10th : Veteran’s Day program @ 2:15 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

Speed Stack Unit in P.E. this week. 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

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

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

Please encourage your child to read 20 minutes every night. They should complete their reading log at home after reading, or at school during homeroom A.R. read time.