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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, December 21, 2009 Day 6
Math: Complete page 182 #'s 2-32 even
Reading: Complete RC 20
Writing: Complete compare & contrast essay
Word Study: Complete Rudolph Red Nose word sheet
Social Studies: Get Colonial Test signed. If not happy with grade, use
information below to rewrite answers correctly on a separate piece of a paper.
Weekly 10 will be completed tomorrow.
Patroon System: The Dutch system where wealthy Dutchmen could get a patent
of land if they brought over 50 Dutch people to America.
Patent: an official document from a government giving a right or privilege.
For example: The document giving Francis Rombout control over his land was
the "Rombout Patent." The land that was owned extended from Beacon, NY to
Fishkill, NY.
Patroon: a landowner under the Dutch government of New Netherlands (New York)
Tenants: The 50 Dutch people would then work on the wealthy landowners land
until their debt was paid off.
Tract: a stretch of land or water; an area
Debt: something owed (money)
Indentured: written contract or agreement that required a person to work for
another person for a given number of years to pay off a debt.
Slaves: African Americans who were brought over to work for free. Thye were
usually sold separately from their families and were treated horribly.
Mouth: where a river meets another body of water. Ex: The Hudson River
meets the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Hudson River.
Merchant: a person who buys or sells.
Blacksmith: makes tools and supplies out of iron and metal.
Ex: horseshoes, pots, pans, weapons
Coopersmith: makes baskets and barrels
Candlemaker: one who makes candles
(usually used tallow--animal fat to make candles and soap)
Weaver: weaves and sews clothes and blankets.
Weavers used looms to weave two or more sets of threads to form cloth.
Proprietor: owner, one who owns something. Ex: Shopkeeper, Mill owner
Barter System: trading and exchanging goods for other goods, not for $
Pounds: the basic monetary unit of England
Rural: country setting
Urban: city setting
Shuck: removing the green leaves from the corncob
Hull: remove the kernals of corn from the cob
Sloop: a one masted sailboat (one sail)
Communal: of a community; living in a group
Congregation: members of a church
County: a division of a state for purposes of government
(Dutchess County is a large area of New York)
Hamlet: an unincorporated small community
(Fishkill Plains is a hamlet between East Fishkill and Wappingers Falls)
(Hughsonville is a hamlet between Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie)
(Hopewell Junction is a hamlet of East Fishkill)
Quaker: type of religion that many believed in William Penn's colony in
Pennsylvania. Many Quakers left England due to persecution; prejudice
against them for what they believed.
Pacifist: one who will not fight in war for any reason
Map Skills of the Chapter 4 Colonial Test
Memorize the 13 colonies (northern, middle, and southern colonies)
Mohawk River is West of Troy, NY and meets the Hudson River)
Troy is north of Albany (the capital of New York)
Schnectady is west of Albany
Albany is north of Wappingers Falls by about 90 miles
The Hudson River is west of Wappingers Falls
Fishkill is south of Wappingers Falls
Beacon is south of Fishkill
The Madame Brett homestead and mill and the Rombout Land Patent was located
in what is today Beacon on the Fishkill Creek.
Math: Monday: Get Chapter 7 test signed. DDx sheet & 8-1 sheet
Tuesday: DDX sheet and 8-2/8-3 sheet
Wednesday: DDx sheet and 8-3 sheet
Thursday: DDx sheet and 8-5 sheet Times & Division Quiz
Spelling: Get Unit 12 spelling quiz signed. 10 x each.
Memorize all colonial vocabulary. Be able to explain and describe
all concepts.
Social Studies: Check out the photo link on my website to see the colonial
review sheet for this Friday's test. Study Chapter 3 and 4 in NY textbook.
Monday: Complete Red WB page 20-23 and page 23 questions
Tuesday: Memorize all vocabulary and complete review sheet.
Wednesday: Practice explaining Dutch influecnes, Patroon System, and slavery
Thursday: Last day to study. Be able to explain all concepts and identify
all colonies.
Science: In class we will be identifying digestive system parts & functions.
ELA/Reading: We are completing our character change study of Ebenezer
Scrooge and will be completing the character change by the end of the week.
We will also be completing a Reader's Theatre about colonial life.
Reindeer Lane is 10:50 is Thursday. Bring $$
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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!