We are ready for "round two." The fourth graders are currently studying adjectives: writing with adjectives, adjectives after the verb "be", proper use of articles,and making comparisons (-er, -est, more/most. We will have an adjcetives quiz sometime next week.
In Math, we are learning how to read and create time tables/schedules, use elapsed time, and use elapsed time on a calendar. We will have a chapter 5 math test on Monday, January 14.
In Social Studies, we have been reading and analyzing articles from "Time for Kids." These articles are about the major events/news stories of 2007. The students are very aware of world issues. We are also continuing our study of Ohio - the path of Ohio from the 1700's to statehood (1803).
We are starting 2 new reading projects: a class study of Thomas Edison and an independent biography project.
Homework:
Spelling/Vocab: Orange Group : review lesson, students have the list of words to study. Green Group: lesson 8. Tests are on Friday.
Math: due Thurs. - wkbk.pg. 5.4
assigned Thurs for Test Monday: text book pg. 109, and study for the math test on Monday.
Reading: Find a biography to read for the independent project. This book MUST BE BROUGHT IN TO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, JAN. 11.
Reading assignments in Thomas Edison book: to be announced - check student planners
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