Vocabulary Words
1. A declarative sentence is a telling sentence. It makes a statement and ends with a period.
2. An interrogative sentence is an asking sentence. It asks a question and ends with a question mark.
3. The subject is the part of the sentence that tells whom or what the sentence is about.
4. An exclamatory sentence shows excitement, fear, or strong emotion. It ends with an exclamation mark.
5. The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject is or is doing.
6. An imperative sentence is tells you to do something. It makes a command and ends with a period.
7. Factors are numbers that are multiplied together to get the product.
8. Addends are numbers that are added together to get the sum.
9. Divisor is the number being divided into a dividend (number on the inside).
10. Dividend is the number being divided by a number (divisor).
Spelling Words: orbit, planet, moon, solar, event, moment, likable, fearless, factor, subject,
predicate, Earth, rival, horrible, invisible, unpleasant, fragile, fountain, guidance, privilege
4th Grade ELA Study Guide --- Lesson 15-O
MAIN STORY: “The Adventurers” pages 392-399
2nd STORY: “Icebergs: Floating Snow Cones”
By 402-405
**Students will be tested on the stories on Friday 1-21-11.
We Are Learning:
Math
1. Chapter 14, Lesson 3 "Mean, Median, Mode, and Range" pages 364-365
2. Chapter 21, Lesson 4 "Fraction and Decimal Equivalents" pages 550-552/ Compare and Order Decimals pages 558-561
3. We will continue to review multiplication & division of 2 & 3-digit #'s by 2-digit numbers.
Science
3. We will continue to review multiplication & division of 2 & 3-digit #'s by 2-digit numbers.
Science
We are learning about the solar system. This is covered on pages 2-25 in the Science Text book as well as review previously learned science material.
E.L.A. & Reading
We are focusing on skills such as main idea, sequencing, and reader recall. Our focus in E.L.A is parts of speech with an emphasis on verbs. Additionally, we are reviewing types of sentences. Students are still using what they have learned about the writing process; however our focus this week is informational text. Students are encouraged to read non-fiction text. Students should understand that the purpose of this type of writing is to inform. Students are learning about various text structures (How is can writing organized?) . . . . cause and effect, chronological order, problem and solution, question and answer. Students should be able to recognize these text structures in reading passages and books.
Social Studies
Social Studies
We will be covering chapter 7 in the Social Studies textbook as well as review some previously learned history. We will also be studying geography, map skills, and how to read and interpret graphs.
Test Schedule
**4 Minute Timed
Test (basic facts) Daily
Wednesday 1-19-11 Chapter 6 Social Studies Test
Friday 1-21-11 Vocabulary, Spelling & Reading
**4 Minute Timed
Test (basic facts) Daily
Wednesday 1-19-11 Chapter 6 Social Studies Test
Friday 1-21-11 Vocabulary, Spelling & Reading
Comprehension Test
**The test schedule is tenative and is subject to change. The information listed here is intended to make parents aware of the upcoming test, quizzes, and materials covered in class.
**The test schedule is tenative and is subject to change. The information listed here is intended to make parents aware of the upcoming test, quizzes, and materials covered in class.
What Students Should Know:
Math
* Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts
* Whole number and decimal place value
* Rounding whole numbers and decimals
* Multiplication of 2 by 1-digit numbers, 2 by 2-digit numbers, and 3 by 2-digit numbers
* Division of 2 by 1-digit numbers, 2 by 2-digit numbers, and 3 by 2-digit numbers
* Polygons and Quadrilaterals
* Lines, line segments, rays, parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines
* Graphing / Order of Operations
Science
* Parts of Ecosystem (Chapter 7)
* Matter and Energy in Ecosystems (Chapter 8)
* Adaptation and Extinction (Chapter 9)
* Weather and Weather Data (Chapter 3)
Reading
* Reading fluency and comprehension
* Vocabulary recognition
* Word Attack (phonics)
E.L.A.
* Parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition,etc.)
* Types of sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, & exclamatory)
* The writing process (Pre-write, Rough Draft, Edit-make corrections, Final Copy, & Publish)
Social Studies
** Map Skills
** Native Americans (Inuit, Nez Perce, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, & Hopi Native Americans)
** Explorers (Juan Ponce de Leon, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan)
** Colonization (New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies)
Math
* Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts
* Whole number and decimal place value
* Rounding whole numbers and decimals
* Multiplication of 2 by 1-digit numbers, 2 by 2-digit numbers, and 3 by 2-digit numbers
* Division of 2 by 1-digit numbers, 2 by 2-digit numbers, and 3 by 2-digit numbers
* Polygons and Quadrilaterals
* Lines, line segments, rays, parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines
* Graphing / Order of Operations
Science
* Parts of Ecosystem (Chapter 7)
* Matter and Energy in Ecosystems (Chapter 8)
* Adaptation and Extinction (Chapter 9)
* Weather and Weather Data (Chapter 3)
Reading
* Reading fluency and comprehension
* Vocabulary recognition
* Word Attack (phonics)
E.L.A.
* Parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition,etc.)
* Types of sentences (declarative, imperative, interrogative, & exclamatory)
* The writing process (Pre-write, Rough Draft, Edit-make corrections, Final Copy, & Publish)
Social Studies
** Map Skills
** Native Americans (Inuit, Nez Perce, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, & Hopi Native Americans)
** Explorers (Juan Ponce de Leon, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan)
** Colonization (New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies)
Reminders:
Absences:
As a reminder; whenever a student is absent please send an excuse when he/she returns to school.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We still desire volunteer help at Godley Station School. If you desire to read to a small group, tutor a small group or individual student; please email days that you are available.
Communication Folders:
Communication Folders:
Students will bring home their blue Godley Station School communication folder each Wednesday. Please check the folder as it is the method used to communicate important school activities, dates, events, news, etc. Additionally, the folder will contain the students graded papers. Please review the papers, sign the cover sheets, and return them to school with students the next day. If folders are not sent home on Wednesday due to a short week, busy schedule, or technical issues it should be sent home on Thursday.
Homework Agenda:
Students are responsible for and expected to write their homework in the agenda daily. Parents please initial the homework agenda each night.
Homework Agenda:
Students are responsible for and expected to write their homework in the agenda daily. Parents please initial the homework agenda each night.
Weekly Behavior Evaluation:
Some parents have expressed that they would much rather me communicate behavior weekly opposed to daily; which is more efficient at the time. Thus, I have decided that the homework agenda will only be designated for homework, and I will send home a weekly behavior sheet every Wednesday in the blue Godley Station Communication folder. I think this is more feasible. If you would prefer your son or daughter's behavior to be communicated daily; please let me know and I will continue sending theirs home in the daily agenda. Thanks in advance!!
School Supplies:
As a reminder every student is expected to have five 2-pocket folders with prongs (red (Reading/E.L.A), blue (Math), green (Science), Yellow (Social Studies), & Orange (health), as well as 2 composition or notebooks to be used as journals. Thanks in advance!
Timed Test:
Continue studying the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts!!
Students take a 4 minute timed test several times each week. All students started with addition timed test and will continue to move on to subtraction, multiplication, and division as they demonstrate mastery (95% correct out of 100). Students will receive a sticker on the math chart next to their name each time they achieve 95% or higher on their timed test.
Basic Math Facts
All students need to write, study, practice, and learn their basic facts; which is directly related to their performance/progress in mathematics.
Weekly Spelling Homework
Access Books via the Internet: Students can access their Science, Social Studies, and Math textbook by visiting
www.eduplace.com Directions: Once you reach the website click on eservices at the bottom of the page, and the option for username and password should be available.
(Username: chathamstudent4 password: password)
Parent/Guardian Information
Thanks parents/guardians for your continual support! You all are terrific, and so are your darlings that I have the pleasure and honor of working with daily!!!
Some parents have expressed that they would much rather me communicate behavior weekly opposed to daily; which is more efficient at the time. Thus, I have decided that the homework agenda will only be designated for homework, and I will send home a weekly behavior sheet every Wednesday in the blue Godley Station Communication folder. I think this is more feasible. If you would prefer your son or daughter's behavior to be communicated daily; please let me know and I will continue sending theirs home in the daily agenda. Thanks in advance!!
School Supplies:
As a reminder every student is expected to have five 2-pocket folders with prongs (red (Reading/E.L.A), blue (Math), green (Science), Yellow (Social Studies), & Orange (health), as well as 2 composition or notebooks to be used as journals. Thanks in advance!
Timed Test:
Continue studying the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts!!
Students take a 4 minute timed test several times each week. All students started with addition timed test and will continue to move on to subtraction, multiplication, and division as they demonstrate mastery (95% correct out of 100). Students will receive a sticker on the math chart next to their name each time they achieve 95% or higher on their timed test.
Basic Math Facts
All students need to write, study, practice, and learn their basic facts; which is directly related to their performance/progress in mathematics.
Weekly Spelling Homework
Name _________________________ Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe
This board includes many different activities to help your child practice his/her spelling
words. Your child must choose at least three of the activities to complete for weekly Lesson15 homework. The activities must make a tic-tac-toe line: horizontal, vertical, or diagonal three in a row. Please mark your choices with crayon, marker, etc. Parents, you are encouraged to assist your child as needed to make homework a positive learning experience. This sheet should be turned in on Thursday. Have fun! *NOTE: If flash cards or other items are created, these need to be attached with the
papers. All materials will be returned after they are checked.
Write a song or a rap using all of your spelling words. | Use a dictionary to write a definition for each word. | Write each spelling word three times. |
Write your spelling words in crayon or pen. Write each consonant letter in red and each vowel in blue. | Make a memory match with the words and the abbreviations. Ex. chapter and Ch. would be matches. *Remember not all words make abbreviations. | Write each word using syllables. |
Write all your words in bubble letters. | Spelling Pyramid: Write your spelling words using the pyramid format Ex. O Or Orb Orbi Orbit | Write your spelling words in alphabetical order. |
Access Books via the Internet: Students can access their Science, Social Studies, and Math textbook by visiting
www.eduplace.com Directions: Once you reach the website click on eservices at the bottom of the page, and the option for username and password should be available.
(Username: chathamstudent4 password: password)
Parent/Guardian Information
Thanks parents/guardians for your continual support! You all are terrific, and so are your darlings that I have the pleasure and honor of working with daily!!!
Mrs. Ross Contact Information
Email: erica.ross@sccpss.com
Phone: 912-395-6000
Room: E-232 Godley Station School
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