Schedule January 11, 2016 4 th Grade Newsletter Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden We are learning… Anchor Text: George Washington’s Socks Extended Text: If You Lived During the Time of the American Revolution Reading/Language Arts: How do we determine the theme of a text? How do I describe a character, setting, or event in a story by drawing on specific details in the text? How do I use information presented visually or through conversation and how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears? 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 represent decimals on a numberline? How do I compare decimals? How do I add fractions with denominators of ten and one hundred? Science How does sound travel? How do I change the rate of vibration? What causes pitch to vary? Social Studies How does trade promote economic activity? What are some of the technological advances that helped productivity in the US? Classroom News: Jan. 13- Report Cards for 2 n Jan. 13- Light Test Jan. 15- Instruments due Jan. 15- AR Movie/Popcorn Re Jeans Day for Diabetes (Staf Jan. 18- MLK Day- Holiday Jan. 21- Eagle Jubilee Jan. 26- 6:00 Spelling Bee a Jan. 27- Unit 5 Test Jan. 27- Math Fact Check, Gr Notes for Parents It is important for students to spend 20 minutes each reading. They may choose to read their A.R. book, home other reading material they are interested in. Researc read 20 minutes per day increase their fluency and co How to contact us: [email protected] cgolden @effingham.k12.ga.us You may also call the school’s office HOMEWORK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Reading: Read 20 minutes Fill in Reading Log Math: Time Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Fill in Reading Log Math: Time Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Fill in Reading Log Math: Time Test Activity Sheet Reading: Read 20 minutes Fill in Reading Log Math: Time Test Activity Sheet Burns’ Homeroom Golden’s Homeroom Tue/Thus.= P.E. Wed/Fri.= P.E. Mon.=Art Mon.=Tech Wed.= Music Tues.= Music Fri.=Technol ogy Thurs.= Art