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Thank you.
If you need to contact me please e-mail at
kirstin.burke@wappingersschools.org or call me at school: 298-5240
Welcome to 4th grade!
The assignment planner book should be coming home every day and be signed
every night. The students have plenty of time to fill in their planner in the
morning and then check and highlight the assignments for homework.
See announcements for important information about September academics and the
homework policy.
Monday, November 16, 2009 Day 3
Library was today.
Math: Complete page 118 #'s 12-18 (page 116-117 #'s 1-11 was Friday's
assignment) All should be turned in by tomorrow.
Math Open Notebook Quiz is page 120-121 #'s 1-18
Word Study: Complete Unit 10 3x each in cursive. Picture activity will be
completed tomorrow.
Unit 10 spelling words--long o sound
globe moment
stone rodent
those protest
throne protect
shone focus
explode noble
explore locate
impose
console
suppose
postpone
propose
oppose
Unit 10 science vocab--study/memorize 15 vocab food chain terms.
rodents: animals with prominent front teeth for gnawing
prey: an animal that is hunted by another animal
nocturnal: active only at night
vegetation: all green plants in an area
habitat: the environment where an animal lives
herbivore: an animal that eats plants
carnivore: meat eater
Food Pyramid: a simplified way of showing the feeding relationship between
plants and animals
scavenger: animals that feed on the remains of dead animals and plants
turkey vulture, raccoon, crow
decomposer: organisms that break down dead plants and animals
ants, worms, pill bugs
predators: animals that hunt and eat animals, have strong keen senses
organism: any living thing
omnivore: an animal that feeds on both plants and animals
population: group of a single type (species) of plants or animals living
together
Food Web: the way of showing interrelationships between several food chains
Food Chain Consumer: another way of representing the flow of energy in a
food chain.
Complete the worksheet activity.
Social Studies: Complete classwork page 88-91 page 91 #'s 1-7.
Reading: RC10
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Day 4
Math: Complete lesson 6-1
Word Study: Unit 10 spelling sentences.
Reading: RC 11
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Day 5
Math: Complete lesson 6-2
Word Study: Unit 10 science vocab sentences.
Reading: RC 12
Thursday, November 19, 2009 Day 6 1/2 day
Math: Complete lesson 6-3
Word Study: Complete making connections for Unit 10 spelling.
Reading: RC 13
Friday, November 20, 2009 Day 1 1/2 day
Math: Complete lesson 6-4
Word Study: Memorize Unit 10 spelling and Unit 10 vocab words.
Both tests will be Tuesday, November 24th.
Monday, November 21, 2009 Day 2 full day
Math: Complete math practice sheet. Patterns & Expressions Quiz
Word Study: Last night to memorize spelling and vocabulary. Tests tomorrow.
Social Studies: No weekly for this week. ALL explorer essays are due
tomorrow. No excuses. We have been working on them for 2 1/2 weeks now and
drafts should be ready for final copies no later than tomorrow morning. They
need to be published tomorrow.
Evil Villain Explorer
1st paragraph: Introduce as evil.
Basic information
2nd paragraph: sequence the trip and how the explorer wouldn't stop for
anything putting his crew in harm's way.
3rd paragraph: How did the explorer hurt the Native Americans?
Heroic Explorer
1st paragraph: Introduce as a hero.
Basic information
2nd paragraph: Sequence the trip and how the explorer was so brave to not be
afraid.
3rd paragraph: How did the explorer help the Europeans?
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Your child must come to school each day will pencils, homework, and a signed
planner.
Your child should be spending approximately 30 minutes a day on homework (this
time should also include reading the comprehension sheets and/or reading for
enjoyment). Daily homework is one math sheet and one reading/ELA assignment
that may connect to social studies or science.
If your child is struggling with time management and/or the assignments please
let me know as soon as possible.
Always look for words to be studied each week for spelling and content area
vocabulary. Spelling and vocabulary quizzes are each Friday.
A Friday math quiz is given weekly based on the lessons for the week.
Unit tests will have a study guide sent home a week prior to the test date.
All quizzes and tests are to be signed by a parent or guardian the night they
are sent home. This will really help us to communicate and help your child
succeed.
Thank you for all of your support and I look forward to a fabulous year!!!
************To my students: Here's a fun On-Line Assignment*****************
First you have to read the Teacher Section of my Website. Go for it and
then
complete this fun "Quiz".
Fun "Quiz" What Did You Learn About Your Teacher from her biography?
Directions: On a piece of paper write your name and date and then answer
the
following questions.
1. Search and find out what high school Mrs. Burke graduated from?
(clue: Go Patriots!)
2. How many years has Mrs. Burke taught?
3. What is her favorite food?
4. What is she allergic to?
5. How do you know she is married?
(clue: there are two answers to this question)
6. What college did she get her Bachelor's of Science from?
7. Where does Mrs. Burke live?
8. What is Mrs. Burke's son's name? And how old is he?
9. Does she have a pet? If yes, what is it and what is its name?
10. Which college did she attend to complete her Master's in Special
Education?
11. What instruments does Mrs. Burke play?
Bonus: What sports team does she like?
I hope you had fun learning a little about me. I am looking forward to
learning more about you throughout the rest of this year. Then you can
"quiz" me. See you in school!
