December 14, 2015

4th Grade Newsletter

Ms. Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden HOMEWORK

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Reading:Read 20 minutesFill in Reading Log

Math:Work on Alien ProjectStudy for Science test

Reading:Read 20 minutesFill in Reading Log

Math:Work on Alien ProjectStudy for Math test

Reading: Read 20 minutesFill in Reading Log

Math: Activity Sheet

Reading: Read 20 minutesFill in Reading Log

Math: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

Specials Schedule

Burns’ Homeroom

Golden’s Homeroom

Tue/Thus.= P.E.

Wed/Fri.= P.E.

Mon.=Art Mon.=TechWed.= Music Tues.= Music

Classroom News:Dec. 15 & 16- County Unit Literacy AssessmentDec. 15- Science TestDec. 16- Unit 4 Math TestDec. 16- Alien Project is DueDec. 18- Chorus performs at 10:00 for 3rd-5th

Dec. 21- Jan. 1- Christmas HolidaysJan. 4- School Starts

We will have End of Unit Tests on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. Your child will need to bring two sharpened pencils for testing.

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 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 accomplished writers edit and revise their writing?

Math How do I add and subtract mixed

numbers? How do I multiply fractions by a

whole number?Science

How is light produced? What does it mean for an object to

be opaque, transparent, or translucent?

What happens when light hits a mirror?

What are the physical attributes of a convex lens, concave lens, and prism?

How is sound produced? What is pitch and what causes it to

change?

Enjoy your holiday break!

December 14, 2015

4th Grade Newsletter

Ms. 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

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 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 accomplished writers edit and revise their writing?

Math How do I add and subtract mixed

numbers? How do I multiply fractions by a

whole number?Science

How is light produced? What does it mean for an object to

be opaque, transparent, or translucent?

What happens when light hits a mirror?

What are the physical attributes of a convex lens, concave lens, and prism?

How is sound produced? What is pitch and what causes it to

change?