Mrs. Iman's Class
Contact: Katie.iman@sepanthers.org
Phone: 740-774-2003 EXT 71207
Class Facebook Page: http://on.fb.me/1e957I0
Social Studies
Social Studies |
Jan. 12th- 16th
Student Spotlight
Macie Elam
Macie enjoys playing softball and learning about math. Her favorite drink is bubbly and her favorite color is green. When she grows up she wants to be a singer.
Dates to Remember/Homework:
Anything not completed in class will be sent home for homework. If that happens, I will post on our class Facebook page. Please join our class Facebook page @ "Mrs. Iman's 4th Grade"
The end of the 2nd nine weeks is January 16th.
No School January 19th for MLK Day.
In Class this Week
This week we will continue studying the settlers' interactions with the Native American tribes. We will also start discussing the colonies.
Please check Progress Book regularly to track your child's progress. The nine weeks will end on January 16th.
Reading: Unit 4 Week 1
Jan. 12th - 16th
Weekly Homework
Complete the daily reading each night. (Due Daily) NO READING THURSDAY NIGHT
Study for spelling test this Friday.
Study for vocab test next Friday.
Essential Question:
Why do we need government?
Spelling
Unit 4 Week 1 Inflectional Endings
Main Selection
See How They Run
Paired Selection
The Birth of American Democracy
Vocab Strategies
Greek and Latin Roots
Reading Skills & Strategies:
Ask and Answer Questions - asking questions before, during, and after reading to help understand the text.
Cause and Effect - the cause is the reason something happens, the effect is what happens as a result.
Headings - names the topic of each section of text
Pronunciation - the way in which a word is pronounced or said aloud
Homographs - words that are spelled thew same but have a different meaning or pronunciation
Homophones - words that are pronounced the same but have a different meaning or spelling.
Vocabulary Words:
democracy - a government that is run by the people who live under it
amendments - formal changes
commitment - a sense of obligation toward something
compromise - means to reach an agreement by having each side give up part of their demands
eventually - means in the end or finally
legislation - laws that are made or passed
privilege - a special right or benefit held by a certain group of people.
version - an account given in a particular way
Spelling Words: Unit 4 Week 1
tasted | tapping |
ripping | saved |
forced | skipping |
flipping | scaring |
tapped | flagging |
flipped | discussed |
scared | saving |
flagged | tasting |
ripped | forcing |
skipped | discussing |
A Chinese New Year Mystery
In the busy city of Beijing, there lived a young boy named Li. Li adored celebrating Chinese New Year with his family and friends. It was a time of happiness, laughter, and bright decorations everywhere. But this year, something was amiss. The neighborhood’s beloved dragon, used in the New Year parade, had disappeared!
Li and his pals, Mei and Chen, were determined to unravel the mystery. They decided to kick-start their investigation by chatting with the folks in the neighborhood. They talked to Mr. Wu, who owned the local bakery, and Mrs. Li, who sold beautiful lanterns in her shop. But no one had caught a glimpse of the dragon.
Feeling a little disheartened, Li remembered the wise words of his grandmother: “When you’re faced with a problem, look deep within yourself for the solution. ”Inspired by this, Li suggested they pay a visit to the old temple nearby. Legend had it that the temple held secrets that could assist in times of trouble.
Inside the temple, they stumbled upon an ancient scroll with a riddle inscribed on it:
“In the heart of the city where the lanterns glow bright,
Seek the tallest building that reaches the sky’s height.
Beneath its shadow, where dreams take flight,
The missing dragon awaits, hidden from sight.”
With excitement bubbling within them, Li and his friends decoded the riddle. They knew exactly where to go — the tallest building in the city, the skyscraper downtown!
Hastening against time, they arrived at the skyscraper and began scouring beneath its towering shadow. And lo and behold, nestled among the flower beds, lay the missing dragon! It had been whisked away by a strong gust of wind and landed there, unnoticed by all.
With the dragon safely recovered, Li and his friends rushed back to the neighborhood just in time for the New Year parade. The streets were teeming with cheering crowds as the dragon wove through the streets, bringing luck and prosperity to all.
As the festivities drew to a close, Li realized that sometimes, the solutions to our problems are much closer than we realize — they often reside within ourselves.
And so, Chinese New Year concluded with joy, laughter, and a newfound appreciation for the power of friendship and inner strength.