Hello! This week we will continue working in ELA on structural elements of a plot, character analysis, and reading strategies. Everyone has improved in reading scores this past nine weeks. Keep up the good work. We will finish "A Wrinkle in Time" and begin a new story this week. The Spelling Words for this week are: measure, method, movement, natural, addition, agree, although, anyway, art, and battle.
In GA Studies, we will talk about the Declaration of Independence and the hardships of our nation in its earliest beginnings.
SS8H4 Students will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
a. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both the Georgia Constitution of 1777 and the Articles of Confederation and explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a need to revise the Articles.
b. Describe the role of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; include the role of Abraham Baldwin and William Few, and reasons why Georgia ratified the new constitution
We will study the Bill of Rights and examine the importance of pursuing our personal freedoms and liberties. Please talk with your children about the importance of government at home and read with them during their nightly reading assignments.
Saturday school was a success! I was glad to see some familiar faces. The next Saturday school is October 29th. 9-12
See you in class,
Mrs. Pastor
Online sites to visit:
ELA
http://www.clovisusd.k12.ca.us/century/Extras/4th%20Sight%20Words.pdf
www.spellingcity.com
GA Studies
bibbcsd.schoolwires.com/.../The_Georgia_Constitution.ppt
ushistory.pwnet.org/resources/pdf/USI7a.pdf
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/citizenship/billofrights.html
http://www.animatedatlas.com/timeline.html
http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie2.html
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
October 11, 2010
Hello,
We have been busy in Room 214! We are still reading "A Wrinkle in Time" and reviewing important aspects from the story. We're examining story elements, reading strategies, and vocabulary. We will continue to work on character analysis and summarizing what we read in our story. Spelling tests are always on Fridays. This week's words are: flow, general, group, health, however, increase, instrument, labor, length, and loud. The Vocabulary test is Wednesday. The words are: plot, exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, theme, protagonist, antagonist, and resolution. Please study at home and read AR books nightly!
In Georgia Studies, we have been examining the Trustee and Royal Periods in Georgia's early history. We have heard stories about the many interesting people that helped develop Georgia. This week we'll continue to examine how the early colonist grew discontent and went on to develop the country we now live in and know as the United States. We will review the causes of the American Revolution and Georgia's role in that time. We will look at influential people who were important to the victory of the Patriots over the British Loyalists. Students will have reading assignments regularly to read at night. Please sign these once you know your child has read them.
Have a great week at the Rock everyone!
Mrs. Pastor-Ramos
We have been busy in Room 214! We are still reading "A Wrinkle in Time" and reviewing important aspects from the story. We're examining story elements, reading strategies, and vocabulary. We will continue to work on character analysis and summarizing what we read in our story. Spelling tests are always on Fridays. This week's words are: flow, general, group, health, however, increase, instrument, labor, length, and loud. The Vocabulary test is Wednesday. The words are: plot, exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, theme, protagonist, antagonist, and resolution. Please study at home and read AR books nightly!
In Georgia Studies, we have been examining the Trustee and Royal Periods in Georgia's early history. We have heard stories about the many interesting people that helped develop Georgia. This week we'll continue to examine how the early colonist grew discontent and went on to develop the country we now live in and know as the United States. We will review the causes of the American Revolution and Georgia's role in that time. We will look at influential people who were important to the victory of the Patriots over the British Loyalists. Students will have reading assignments regularly to read at night. Please sign these once you know your child has read them.
Have a great week at the Rock everyone!
Mrs. Pastor-Ramos
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