4th Grade Newsletter Week of October 22-26
 
Homework (Due Friday)

• Spelling Chart
• Poetry Worksheet 
• Magnets Worksheet 
• Read 30 minutes a night 

 
Charlotte’s Web 

• Tuesday, October 23: Ch. 17-18 Assignment Due
• Thursday, October 25: Ch. 19-20 Assignment Due 
• Monday, October 29: Ch. 21-22 Assignment Due 

 
Upcoming

• Monday, October 22: Ch. 13-16 Vocabulary Test 
• Wednesday, October 24: Week 6 Science Test
• Thursday, October 25: 1^st Quarter Awards Ceremony @ 2PM in the Church
• Thursday, October 25: Ch. 5 Religion Test
• Friday, October 26: Spelling Test
• Friday, October 26: Math Module 5 Test (Mrs. Bullock’s Group

 

• Monday, October 29: Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives Test
• Tuesday, October 30: Ch. 17-22 Vocabulary Test

 
What are we learning this week? TEKS listed below
Reading:  Charlotte’s Web Ch. 17-22 and Elements of Poetry
Grammar: Adjectives
Spelling: VCCV Pattern
Vocabulary:  Charlotte’s Web Week #5 Vocabulary
Math: Module 5- Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Social Studies: Week 9- The New World & Week 10- Spanish Explorers 
Science: Week 6- Light and Sound & Week 7- Magnetic Power 
Religion: Ch. 5 Celebrating Penance and Reconciliation
 
Spelling
 
Each of this week's words have a pattern of letters like this: vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel.
 
There is usually a syllable break between the consonants in these words. Notice that the first syllable in each VCCV word ends with a consonant sound. The second syllable always begins with a consonant sound.
den / tist
 
1.  dentist
2.  hunger
3.  corner
4.  shelter
5.  college
6.  silver
7.  capture
8.  survive
9.   reptile
10. pencil
 

Ch. 1-4 Vocabulary: Quiz 10/1

1. Runt
2. Sopping
3. Weakling
4. Injustice
5. Distribute
6. Peered
7. Infant
8. Brook
9. Hollered
10. Manure
11. Stall
12. Cellar
13. Sheepfold
14. Trough
15. Hullabaloo
16. Gosling
17. Scheming
18. Dejected
19. sob

 
Ch. 5-8 Vocabulary: Quiz 10/5 

1. Blushed
2. Meekly
3. Near sighted
4. Inheritance
5. Loyal
6. Swatches
7. Jubilee
8. Lair
9. Anesthetic
10. Butcher
11. Hysterics
12. Slingshot
13. Adore
14. Dump
15. radiant

 Ch. 9-12 Vocabulary: Quiz 10/15

1. Spinnerets
2. Oblige
3. Topple
4. Crisis
5. Heartily
6. Murmured
7. Bewilderment
8. Minister
9. Sermon
10. Idiosyncrasy
11. slogan

 
Ch. 13-16 Vocabulary: Quiz 10/22

1. Alder
2. Rummaging
3. Writhing
4. Romp
5. Fibs
6. Civilly
7. Incessant
8. Monotonous
9. Stuck up
10. Modest
11. Ferris wheel
12. Knothole
13. Stowaways  

 
Ch. 17-22 Vocabulary: Quiz 10/ 30 

1. Listless
2. Pickpocket
3. Schemer
4. Pep
5. Languishing
6. Carousing
7. Gorge
8. Triumph
9. Phenomenon
10. Trifle
11. Desolation
12. Summoned
13. gnawed
14. Pasture
15. Frantic
16. tranquil

2nd Quarter Curriculum 

LANGUAGE ARTS 

Unit 02: Understanding Literary Nonfiction and Drama (continued)
4.2A, 4.2B, 4.2E, 4.3A, 4.5A, 4.6A, 4.6B, 4.6C, 4.7A, 4.8A, 4.14B, 4.15A, 4.15B, 4.15C, 4.15D, 4.15E, 4.17A, 4.18C, 4.20A.iii, 4.20A.iv, 4.20A.v, 4.20A.viii, 4.20B, 4.20C, 4.21B.i, 4.21B.ii, 4.21B.iii, 4.21C.i, 4.21C.ii, 4.22A.i, 4.22A.ii, 4.22A.iii, 4.22A.iv, 4.22B, 4.22C, 4.22D, 4.Fig19A, 4.Fig19B, 4.Fig19C, 4.Fig19D, 4.Fig19E, 4.Fig19F

Unit 03: Reading to Learn – Informational Text 
4.2A, 4.2B, 4.2C, 4.2E, 4.10A, 4.11A, 4.11B, 4.11C, 4.11D, 4.12A, 4.13A, 4.13B, 4.14B, 4.15A, 4.15B, 4.15C, 4.15D, 4.18A.i, 4.18A.ii, 4.18A.iii, 4.18B, 4.18C, 4.20A.iii, 4.20A.iv, 4.20A.vi, 4.20A.vii, 4.20A.viii, 4.20B, 4.20C, 4.21B.i, 4.21C.i, 4.22A.iv, 4.22A.v, 4.22B, 4.22C, 4.23A, 4.23B, 4.24B, 4.24C, 4.27B, 4.Fig19A, 4.Fig19B, 4.Fig19C, 4.Fig19D, 4.Fig19E, 4.Fig19F


MATH

Module 5: Add and Subtract Fractions 4.3E, 4.3F, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F 

• 5.1 Investigate • Add and Subtract Parts of a Whole 

• 5.2 Add Fractions Using Models 

• 5.3 Problem Solving • Subtract Fractions Using Models

• 5.4 Use Benchmarks to Determine Reasonableness

• 5.5 Add and Subtract Fractions

• 5.6 Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers

• 5.7 Use Properties of Addition

Unit 2 • Number and Operations: Whole Number and Decimal Operations

Module 6: Add and Subtract Whole Numbers and Decimals 4.4A 

• 6.1 Add Whole Numbers

• 6.2 Subtract Whole Numbers

• 6.3 Problem Solving • Comparison Problems with Addition and Subtraction

• 6.4 Add Decimals

• 6.5 Subtract Decimals

Module 7: Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers 4.4B, 4.4D, 4.4G

• 7.1 Multiply Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands

• 7.2 Estimate Products

• 7.3 Multiply Using the Distributive Property

• 7.4 Multiply Using Expanded Form

• 7.5 Multiply Using Partial Products

• 7.6 Multiply Using Mental Math

• 7.7 Problem Solving • Multi-Step Multiplication Problems

• 7.8 Multiply 3-Digit and 4-Digit Numbers with Regrouping
  
   

SOCIAL STUDIES

Week 9: The New World
Students will summarize reasons for European exploration and settlement of the Western Hemisphere. Students will identify the accomplishments and economic motivations of European explorers (Christopher Columbus) and explain the impact of these explorations on the settlement of the Western Hemisphere. TEKS.b.1.B, TEKS.b.21.A, TEKS.b.21.B, TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B

Week 10: Spanish Explorers 
Students will summarize reasons for European exploration and settlement of Texas. Students will identify the accomplishments of Spanish explorers in Texas (Alonso Alvarez de Pineda, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Coronado, Juan de Onate) and explain the impact of these explorations on the settlement of the Western Hemisphere, especially Texas. TEKS.b.19.C, TEKS.b.21.B, TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.8.A, TEKS.b.8.B, TEKS.b.8.C

Week 11: La Salle
Students will identify the accomplishments and economic motivations of Rene Robert Cavalier de La Salle. They will learn about La Salle’s ill-fated expeditions to the New World and how his journeys impacted Texas. They will discuss the mistakes made by the explorer and how those mistakes led to a final disaster. TEKS.b.14.B, TEKS.b.19.C, TEKS.b.21.B, TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.8.A, TEKS.b.8.B, TEKS.b.8.C

Week 12: First Missions in Texas 
Students will understand the colonization of Texas by discussing the establishment of Spanish Catholic missions in Texas. They will explain how the missions contributed to the patterns of Texas settlement and will analyze positive and negative consequences of the establishment of missions for American Indians in Texas. TEKS.b.10.A, TEKS.b.14.A, TEKS.b.14.B, TEKS.b.16.A, TEKS.b.19.C, TEKS.b.21.B, TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.8.A, TEKS.b.8.B, TEKS.b.8.C, TEKS.b.9.C

Week 13: Mission San Saba
Students will identify the economic motivations and accomplishments of significant empresarios (Moses Austin, Martin de Leon) and explain their impact on the settlement of Texas. They will explain how colonists used their natural resources to meet basic needs and contributed to the economic development and growth of Texas. TEKS.b.10.B, TEKS.b.12.C, TEKS.b.12.F, TEKS.b.14.B, TEKS.b.21.B, TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.8.A, TEKS.b.8.B, TEKS.b.8.C, TEKS.b.9.B

Week 14: Stephen Austin
Students will identify and explain clusters and patterns of settlement as effects of land grants and Anglo colonization. Students will describe locations of cities and explain geographic factors that influenced patterns of settlement by empresarios. TEKS.b.10.B, TEKS.b.12.C, TEKS.b.12.F, TEKS.b.14.B, TEKS.b.15.A, TEKS.b.19.A, TEKS.b.19.B, TEKS.b.19.C, TEKS.b.21.B, TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.3.B, TEKS.b.8.A, TEKS.b.8.B, TEKS.b.8.C, TEKS.b.9.B

Week 15: Unrest in Texas 
Students will identify the impact of Mexico’s independence from Spain on the events in Texas. Students will analyze the causes and major events which led to the Texas Revolution. They will identify and explain the importance of the Texas Declaration of Independence. TEKS.b.12.F, TEKS.b.14.B, TEKS.b.15.A, TEKS.b.16.D, TEKS.b.21.B, TEKS.b.21.C, TEKS.b.22.A, TEKS.b.22.B, TEKS.b.22.C, TEKS.b.22.D, TEKS.b.22.E, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.3.A

SCIENCE

Week 6 : Physical Science - Light and Sound
Students will examine the properties of light and sound. They will define light’s characteristics of speed, reflection and refraction. They will also look at components of sound such as vibration, pitch and volume. TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.2.E, TEKS.b.2.F, TEKS.b.3.A, TEKS.b.3.D, TEKS.b.4.A, TEKS.b.4.B, TEKS.b.6.A, TEKS.b.9.B

Week 7 : Physical Science - Magnetic Power
Students will be introduced to the relationship of electric charges, magnetic forces and electric currents. Students will learn how electrical power is created and used. TEKS.b.1.A, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.2.E, TEKS.b.2.F, TEKS.b.3.A, TEKS.b.3.D, TEKS.b.4.A, TEKS.b.4.B, TEKS.b.6.C, TEKS.b.6.D

Week 8 : Physical Science - A World in Motion
Students will learn about motion, speed and direction. They will explore ways that motion can be predicted, measured and described. Students will also study the components of waves and how friction causes things to stop. TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.2.E, TEKS.b.2.F, TEKS.b.3.A, TEKS.b.3.D, TEKS.b.4.A, TEKS.b.4.B, TEKS.b.6.A, TEKS.b.6.D

Week 9 : Physical Science - Force, Matter and Motion
Students will study different types of forces and how they affect objects. They will also examine ways that forces can be predicted, measured and described. They will consider the effect of force on different amounts of mass.  TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.2.E, TEKS.b.2.F, TEKS.b.3.A, TEKS.b.3.D, TEKS.b.4.A, TEKS.b.4.B, TEKS.b.6.A, TEKS.b.6.D

Week 1 : Earth-Space Science - Shaping the Earth
Students will learn about the processes that shape the earth. They will explore the Earth’s constant change that is brought about by waves, weather and shifting landmasses. Students will also learn about the spheres that layer the Earth, such as the atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.2.E, TEKS.b.2.F, TEKS.b.3.A, TEKS.b.3.C, TEKS.b.3.D, TEKS.b.4.A, TEKS.b.4.B, TEKS.b.7.B, TEKS.b.8.B

Week 2 : Earth-Space Science - Oceans and Waterways
Students will study the characteristics of various bodies of water. They will learn about the various forms of life that exist in Earth’s oceans, rivers and streams. Students will learn about the food chains and the fragility of these ecosystems. TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.2.E, TEKS.b.2.F, TEKS.b.3.A, TEKS.b.3.D, TEKS.b.4.A, TEKS.b.4.B, TEKS.b.9.B

Week 3 : Earth-Space Science - Soil
Students will be introduced to the properties of different types of soil, the organisms that affect soil, and how the quality of soil affects growing plants. They will also learn about the rock cycle and how rocks can be turned into soil. Students will also define organic materials. TEKS.b.1.B, TEKS.b.2.A, TEKS.b.2.B, TEKS.b.2.C, TEKS.b.2.D, TEKS.b.2.E, TEKS.b.2.F, TEKS.b.3.A, TEKS.b.3.D, TEKS.b.4.A, TEKS.b.4.B, TEKS.b.7.A

RELIGION 

Chapter 5: Celebrating Penance and Reconciliation

Chapter 6: The Liturgical Year

Chapter 7: Ordinary Time

Chapter 8: Learning About God's Law

Chapter 13: Advent

Chapter 14: Christmas