NOVEMBER
2012
WASHINGTON TIMES
VOLUME 1,
ISSUE 1
805 Hartzell Ave, Niles Ohio 330-652-3939, www.nilescityschools.org
Fun facts:
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What was the first flavor of a lifesaver? (Peppermint)
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How many ways can you make change with a dollar? (293 possible ways)
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Did you know that your thumb is the same length as your nose?
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If you can see a rainbow, you must have your back to the sun.
READING & PHONICS:
Identification of Synonyms & Antonyms:
Digraphs:
Synonym-a word having the same or nearly the
same meaning as another. (happy, joyful, elated)
Phonics is more than learning 26 letters of the alphabet and the sounds
they make. There are 44 sounds and
multiple letters can make the same
sounds. (c, k, & ck)
Antonym-words with opposite meaning to another word. (hot-cold, up-down)
Parent Tip: Synonym-Antonym Acting
Use acting as a way to teach children about antonyms and synonyms. Write down names of emotions on index cards such as angry, happy, sad,
frustrated, or confused. Have child select a card.
Then have child act out the emotion without revealing it. Once word has been successfully identified, try to identify possible antonyms for the
word. Examples could include: sizes of objects,
large/ small; directionality, in/up, down; geography,
plateau/mountains/hills/desert.
Consonant Digraphs-two consonants
combined to make one sound.
ch
th
wh
ph
sh
ck
Vowel Digraphs: two vowels together
that make one sound.
ai-bait,
ay-play
ee-jeep ei-ceiling
ie-piece, oa-boat oe-toe
Fourth Grade Recommended Reading List:
• Beezus and Ramona
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MATH IDEAS TO TRY AT HOME:
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Number of the Day-pick a number each day
(under 20) and take turns trying to find as many
possible solutions for that number. Make a game
out of it.
Ex: 11
3rd grade: 8+3, 2+9, 13-2, 20-9, 3+3+5
Graphing:
Pick 4 different TV shows, have child interview family members on which is their
favorite. When completed have child create a visual graph from the results.
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4th grade:5x2+1, 3x4-1, 27-16, 45-34
5th grade:100-(3x25)-14
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(Beverly Cleary)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
(Jeff Kinney)
Stuart Little ( E.B
White)
Tale of Desperezux
(Kate DiCamillo)
Tales of the Fourth
Grade Nothing (Judy
Blume)
The Greatest Skating
Race (Louise Borden)
Nim’s Island (Wendy
Orr)