Chesterbrook Academy 4th Grade
English Language Arts and Social Studies Newsletter
Friday, May 28, 2021
No School Monday, May 31
Social Studies
Reading
Friday Five
Here are five questions you can ask your child about a specific activity or learning content that took place this week. We are encouraging our students to become effective communicators and to share new knowledge and insights.
- Compare and contrast Kenny, George and Grahame, the three main characters from Kenny and the Dragon.
- Describe Kenny's plan to save Grahame.
- Describe the King's reaction to the battle.
- Compare and contrast Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Humphrey Gilbert?
- What distinguishes marsupials from other animals?
English Language Arts Objectives and Assignments for the Week of May 31
Objectives:
- Student demonstrates command of language and its conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Student determines the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language.
- Student writes various pieces for a variety of purposes.
- Student uses appropriate structure and writes with purpose, clarity, and voice.
- Student acquires and uses new vocabulary.
- Student identifies key ideas and details in literature.
- Student analyzes the author’s craft and structure in literature.
- Student identifies and analyzes features, events, and characters in stories.
Language Arts Class Assignments:
-Tuesday - Kenny and the Dragon Ch. 13 Summary Activities, ELA Challenge
-Wednesday - Kenny and the Dragon Ch. 14 Summary Activities, ELA Challenge
-Thursday - Kenny and the Dragon Book Recommendation, ELA Challenge
-Friday - "Despicable Me"
Language Arts Homework:
-Read 20 minutes nightly
4th Grade Specialty Schedule
Monday:
9:50-10:35 am - SPANISH
2:30-3:15 pm - P.E.
Tuesday:
9:50-10:35 am - MUSIC
2:30-3:15 pm - ART
Wednesday:
9:50-10:35 am - TECHNOLOGY
2:30-3:15 pm - SPANISH
Thursday:
9:50-10:35 am - P.E.
2:30-3:15 pm - MUSIC
Friday:
9:50-10:35 am - ART
2:30-3:15 pm - TECHNOLOGY
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Mrs. Walker, 4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Email: Karen.walker@chesterbrookacademy.com
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Location: 130 Towne Village Drive, Cary, NC 27513, USA
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