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Week of December 12, 20164th Grade Newsletter
Ms. Burns and Mrs. Golden
We are learning…Extended Text: Who is Neil Armstrong? Greek MythologyReading/Language Arts:
How do we determine the theme of a story?
How do I determine the main idea and supporting details in a text?
How do I determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text (including characters found in mythology)?
How do I compare and contrast similar themes and topics in stories, myths and traditional literature from different cultures?
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 I gather information and use it to write an informative essay?
How do accomplished writers edit and revise their writing?
Math How do I add and subtract mixed
numbers? How do I add and subtract improper
fractions? How do I use the skills learned and
apply them to word problems?Social Studies
How did the travels of Christopher Columbus affect us today?
How did the Columbian Exchange increase the need and desire for travel? How did exploration in Europe lead to the discovery of the Americas?
What contributions did explorers John Cabot and Jacques Cartier make to find a water route to Asia?
Classroom News for the week:Dec. 12- 2nd Nine Weeks Language Arts Unit AssessmentDec. 12- PTSO Supper with Santa 6:00-7:30 Dec. 12- Candy Cane Day (Dress red and white)
Dec. 13- Christmas Concert @ 7:00, with Old School Hot Chocolate, Cookies, and Carols after & Polar Express PJ’s Day Dress in pajamas and appropriate shoes!
Dec. 14 – Explorer Trading Cards Due & Ugly Christmas Sweater DayDec.15 – Unit 3.5 math test & Holiday Movie Day
Dress as a character from one of the following movies!*Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer * Elf*Frosty the Snowman * How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dec. 16- Christmas Parties @ 2:00 & Christmas Outfit DayDress to impress on party day in your BEST Red, Green, and White!
Dec. 19- 30 Christmas Holidays
PLEASE Bring Wrapping Paper and a roll tape to school by Thursday!
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).
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday
Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/
Parent Signature
Math:Timed Test
NBP 99 Odd
Reading:Read 20 minutes
Reading Log/ Parent
Signature
Math:Timed Test
NBP 91 Even
Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/
Parent Signature
Math:Timed Test
Unit test Review
Reading:Read 20 minutes Reading Log/
Parent Signature
Math:Timed Test
No Homework
Dress Down Days for December 12-16
Monday: Candy Cane Day- Dress Red and White
Tuesday: Polar Express PJ’s Day- Dress in Pajamas and appropriate shoes
Wednesday: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day- Dress in Ugly Christmas Sweater
Thursday: Holiday Movie Day- Dress as Character from one of the following movies:
Friday: Christmas Outfit Day- Dress to impress on party day in your BEST Red, Green, & White
Have a very MERRY Christmas!!
Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer Elf Frosty the Snowman How the Grinch Stole Christmas
