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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:[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
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.