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Read Across America- Homework

Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, February 25, 2013 | | 23 comments

Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2 and it is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that celebrates the importance of reading. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of a famous children’s author, Dr. Seuss. Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time.

In honor of Read Across America Day, Mrs. Kline has planned all sorts of fun activities for us on Friday (including a special visit from author, Kim Baker).

In your response, explain why it is important to read. How is reading helpful, how can it be fun, why do we learn to read? What is a favorite book you've read lately? Why did you enjoy it?

*Remember to respond with at least five COMPLETE sentences, correct spelling, and grammar!

What is Love? - Homework

Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, February 11, 2013 | | 23 comments

What is love? How do you know someone loves you? What's a specific example you've seen of love?

Please write five thoughtful sentences about love and examples of love you've seen. Remember to use complete sentences and proper spelling and grammar.

National Inventor's Day- Homework

Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, February 04, 2013 | | 20 comments

February 11th- National Inventor's Day

In recognition of the great contributions that inventors have made to the world, National Inventors Day is celebrated on February 11. This date was chosen because Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847. Thomas Edison was an American inventor, scientist, and businessman and is known as one of the most prolific inventors of all time. Edison invented more than 1,200 items, including the light bulb and phonograph.

What do you think is the most important invention of all time? Why? (Remember to write at least 5 thoughtful sentences.)

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.