Specials Schedule Burns’ Homeroom Golden’s Homeroom Tue/Thus.= P.E. Wed/Fri.= P.E. Mon.=Art Mon.=Tech Wed.= Music Tues.= Music October 2, 2017 4 th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden We are learning… Extended Text: Wonder Read Aloud: How Full is Your Bucket Shared Reading: Bully Beans, Enemy Pie Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a story? How do we recognize point of view? How do we determine the main idea and key details of literary and informational text? What is the difference between poetry, prose, and drama? What is the difference between formal and informal language? 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 How do I solve multi-step word problems? How do I divide up to 4 digit dividends? How do I use rules to create patterns? Science What is the difference between weather and climate? Classroom News for the week: October 3 rd : Language Arts Unit Assessment October 4 th : Science Unit test October 5 th : Parent-Teacher Conferences October 6 th -10 th : Fall Holidays October 12 th : 4-H Elections October 13 th - Math Unit 2 test October 31 st : 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] and cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us You may also call the school’s office (754-5522). 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 Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet homework Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet homework Reading: Read 20 minutes Reading Log Math: Timed Test Activity Sheet homework Parent- Teacher Conference Day Students Leave Early