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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 October 16-20, 2017 4 th 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 What are the parts of a fraction? What makes equivalent fractions? How do I identify equivalent fractions? Social Studies Classroom News for the week: October 17 th - Math Unit 2 test Oct 23-27- Red Ribbon 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). Butter Braid Sale October 16- October 26 We will have a Food Drive October 23-27th HOMEWORK Student 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 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 Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log/ Parent Signature Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet

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Page 1: Effingham County School District · Web viewButter Braid SaleOctober 16- October 26We will have a Food DriveOctober 23-27thNotes for ParentsIt is important for students to spend

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 16-20, 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 What are the parts of a fraction? What makes equivalent fractions? How do I identify equivalent fractions?

Social Studies What challenges did the new nation

face? What were the weaknesses of the

government established by the articles of confederation?

What were the major issues debated in the constitutional convention?

Classroom News for the week:October 17th- Math Unit 2 testOct 23-27- Red Ribbon WeekOct 26- PTSO Butter Braid Sell EndsOct. 31- Halloween Goody Bag

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]

cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us

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

Butter Braid SaleOctober 16- October 26

We will have a Food DriveOctober 23-27th

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