Half-Way- Homework

Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Sunday, January 27, 2013 | | 22 comments


We are officially halfway through the school year. Reflect back on the first 90 days of school. What were some of your favorite moments? What's been the most challenging? What are you most looking forward to for the next 90 days?

Vocabulary- Homework

Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Tuesday, January 22, 2013 | | 25 comments



In class we've been learning tons of great words from our book, The Candy Shop War. Please use the following five words in sentences. You may write a whole paragraph or five separate sentences.

*If you can't remember what they mean, look them up.

  • retaliation
  • traverse
  • eccentric
  • incredulous
  • solemn

I Have A Dream- Homework

Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, January 14, 2013 | | 20 comments


Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for being a prominent leader in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the world, using nonviolent methods.

In 1955, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the Montgomery Bus Boycott and in 1957 he helped to found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech and established his reputation as one of the greatest speakers in American history.

In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and discrimination through civil disobedience and other nonviolent means. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Beginning with the words "I Have a Dream," write your own speech about your hopes for our world and its people. Your speech should be at least 5 great, thoughtful sentences.


Snowflakes are like Families- Homework

Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, January 07, 2013 | | 21 comments


Snowflakes are like families; 
Every single one is unique and special it its own way. 


Describe how your family is special and unique. Please write at least 5 thoughtful sentences.

Reflecting on 2012- Homework

Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Wednesday, January 02, 2013 | | 21 comments

Think about 2012. When 2012 started, you were in 3rd grade. How have you grown this year? What have you gotten better at? What were some of your favorite things that happened in 2012?

Remember to write at least 5 sentences and to use proper grammar and punctuation.

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