Mrs. Anderson's 4th Grade News        Nov. 16-20, 2009           

Announcements:

1. Parents, please send in your homework from student-led conferences if you have not done so already.

2. Extended day has started on Mon. and Wed. for students who have signed up.

Our Class Mission Statement

Mrs. Anderson's 4th grade class will be on or above grade level by the beginning of 5th grade. We will do this by practicing in class and at home, paying attention, setting goals and tracking our progress, and working as a team.

This Week's Objectives:

Math- 1) To write and evaluate expressions that involve

multiplication and division.

Writing- 1)To write a complete essay that is organized, 

                focused, and uses good transitions.

               2) To edit for capitalization and punctuation.

               3) To revise by adding elaboration and details.

Reading- 1) To make inferences and draw conclusions. 

                           2) To use context clues to define words.

Science- 1) To explain what produces sound.

                2) To describe how sound travels.

 HOMEWORK:

Spelling- spelling soup (15 pts.)

Math- study vocabulary and math facts; math computation (see download at bottom of page)

Reading- study new vocabulary words

Spelling Words- words with /or/ and /ar/

door   dart   fort   morning   carpet   ford   core   cord

spark   award   smart   charge   worn   argue   stormy

bore   guard   ward   warp   barnyard

Bonus: charcoal, forecast

Reading Vocabulary

1. hillarious- something that makes you laugh a lot

2. convinced- you've accepted someone's views

3. mischief-something amusing that may cause trouble

4. independence- when a country can govern itself

5. handy- easy to get to

6. whirlwind- a storm with circular wind

7. dizzy- hard to keep your balance

8. nowadays- happens int he present time

* Please make sure your child's planner is signed and homework is complete each night so they can have their name entered in a drawing.

 * Studens need headphones to use for various computer programs. They can be purchased in the school store for $5.