Specials Schedule Burns’ Homeroom Golden’s Homeroom Tue/Thus.= P.E. Wed/Fri.= P.E. Mon.=Art Mon.=Tech Wed.= Music Tues.= Music September 26-30, 2016 4 th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden We are learning… Extended Text: Wonder Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a story? How do we recognize point of view? How do we compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated? How do we recognize narrative elements in a story? What is the difference between poetry, prose, and drama? Word Study Why is it important to analyze words to find patterns? Why is it important to spell grade appropriate words correctly? What are the differences between synonyms and antonyms 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 What are factors? What are multiples? How do you determine if a number is prime or composite? How do I divide? How do I interpret remainders? Social Studies How did Native Americans use natural resources to survive? What if the resources were Classroom News for the week: Sept. 27- Math test Sept. 28- Native American Projects Due Oct. 4- Native American Test Oct. 4- Fall Photos Oct. 5- 1 st 9 weeks Report Card Oct. 6- Early Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences Oct. 7- Student Holiday Oct. 10-11- Fall Holidays Oct. 13- AR Dress Down Day Oct. 17- Fair Parade Oct. 18- PBIS Reward- Picnic Oct. 31- Goody Bags go home 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] and cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us You may also call the school’s office (754-5522). HOMEWORK 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