Weekly Editing 4th Grade Q2
Week 1- Monday
Has you got rhythm. George Gershwin, writer of the song "I
got Rhythm," did! Known for wonder ful melody's like "Strike
Up the Band," this american composer also wrote the opera
Porgy and Bess. Born on September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn
New York, George often collaborated with his older brother,
Ira. After a success on Broadway, George move to California
and rote material for famus performers like Fred Astaire and
Ginger Rogers.
Day 2
In Korea, the celebration called Chusok happen during
September or October. The date change from year to year.
Chusok its a time when the people of Korea give thanks for
the autumn harvest. On Chusok, many Koreans visit the
graves of there ancestors and leaf food for them. "Moon
cake," which made from rice chestnuts and other things is
prepare the night before Chusok. Korean's dance, play,
games, and exchange gift to mark the holiday.
Day 3
Ring! Ring! In September 1878, Emma M Nutt became the
first female telephone operator. She took her post in
boston, Massachusetts. She was pay just $3 per day for her
werk. Emma must have injoyed her job. She continued to
work as an operator for 33 year every time you here an
operator say What city, please?" you should think of Emma
Nutt.
Day 4
in September 1985, Dr. Robert Ballard made an amazing
discovery! Seventy-five year after the ocean
liner Titanic had sunk in the North Atlantic Ocean, ballard
and his team founded the ships remains about 350 miles
from newfoundland, canada. Nearly a year later, Ballard
used a submersible craft named alvin and an underwater
robot called Jason Jr. To explore the reck.
Week 2- Monday
What do you know about Jesse James. Jesse was
born in september of 1847. He and his brother
formed a gang of outlaws that robed banks
stores and stagecoaches. When all the other
members was cot or killed in 1876, the brother's
started a new gang. Six years later, Jesse was
dead. Robert Ford, a member of the knew gang,
killed Jesse and claimed a $10,000 reward. Storys
of Jesses adventures were widely read at the time
and are still told today.
Day 2
California become a state in September, 1850. Today it is
the most populous state, with large citys like San francisco,
San diego, and Los angeles. Only the states of Alaska and
Texas are big in size than California. California, which
borders the country of mexico, is often called "The Golden
State." Do you know about Californias tallest and oldest
citizens. The states redwood trees grow to be 370 feet tall
and live more than 1,000 years.
Day 3
California become a state in September, 1850. Today it is
the most populous state, with large citys like San francisco,
San diego, and Los angeles. Only the states of Alaska and
Texas are big in size than California. California, which
borders the country of mexico, is often called "The Golden
State." Do you know about Californias tallest and oldest
citizens. The states redwood trees grow to be 370 feet tall
and live more than 1,000 years.
Day 4
Have you read a book by Lemony Snicket! Lemony Snicket
is not a real persons name. Its and imaginary name used by
the author of the A Series of Unfortunate Events books. In
those books, which were first published in Septemer of
1999, readers follow Violet Klaus, and Sunny as they
attempt to protect their fortune from greedy count olaf.
The identity of Lemony is secret. but he communicates thru
his representative, Daniel Handler.
Week 3- Monday
Haloween is a Holiday that many people observe on the
last day of October every year Children and adult’s dress
in costumes and go door to-door asking for candy. Some
people hoste partys and serve Halloween treats such as
caramel apples, pop corn, and cidar. Others celebrate by
telling scary stories or watching spookey movies.
Day 2
Every october, people harvist pumpkins. they are used for
many different thing. Some carve them into jack-o’lanterns, while others bake deserts such as pie’s and
breads. Pumpkin seeds can be a special treat when roasted
The bigest pumpkin ever recorded waighed over 1,800
pounds. Thats as much as a car!
Day 3
Every october, people harvist pumpkins. they are used for
many different thing. Some carve them into jack-o’lanterns, while others bake deserts such as pie’s and
breads. Pumpkin seeds can be a special treat when roasted
The bigest pumpkin ever recorded waighed over 1,800
pounds. Thats as much as a car!
Day 4
October 12 1492, is the day when the explorer Christopher
Columbus arrive in the “New World.” He sailed from
Spain and landing in what is now the Bahamas, near the
U.S. state of florida. Because Columbus was Italan, many
serve there favorite Italian foods on the holiday. many
native Americans and West Indians also honor the nativ
cultures Columbus found on his journey. How do you
celebrate the day. -
Week 4- Monday
Take time to enjoy some of the sights and activitie that
come with the autumn seson. Have you ever picked apples
at a orchard or jumped in a pile of leafs that have fallen
from the trees. May be you have use a pumpkin, guord, or
scarecrow to decorate your home. If the whether is starting
to got colder where you live, try bundling up and going on
a hike.
Day 2
President, Jimmy Carter grew up in the small town of Plains
Georgia. No one could have predicted what his future hold
when he was born on October 1, 1924. The death of his father
brought Jimmy into the families farming business he became a
community leader, then Georgia's governor, and, eventually,
president of the United states. As president, Carter was nown
as a piecemaker. Since then, he has build many homes for
families in need.
Day 3
Each October, thousands in India gather to celebrate the
live of Mahatma Gandhi. Born in Porbandar, India, on
October 2 1869, Gandhi receive world attention for his
belief in peace ful protest. When he seen violence, he
sometime stoped eating. That usuly made people think,
and soon the violence would stop "You must be the
change you wish to see in the world, Gandhi said. He was
killed by an assassin at the age of 79.
Day 4
The first successful launch off a man-made satellite
happened on October 4, 1957, That satellite, launched by
the Soviet Union was named Sputnik I. The launch caused a
renewed emphesis on the teaching of science in america.
The satellite, which weighed 184 pound took off from the
soviets' Tyuratam launch site. Though it was active for just
21 days, Sputnik I mark the beginning of the Space Age
and exploration beyond planet earth.
Week 5- Monday
Near Springfield, ohio, a great Native american leader,
Tecumseh, was born in march 1768. As a leader of the
shawnee Indians, tecumseh did not except treaties that had
give Indian land to whites he was a powerful speaker who
hoped all tribes would join together to save Indian lands.
Though he wanted peace, Tecumseh did not ruleout the
use of force. He lost his life in the War of 1812. He was shot
by a bullet from an American's gun.
Day 2
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "It is not fair to ask of other's
what you are unwilling to do your self. Those are words she
live by when her husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt
became president of the United States. As first lady,
Eleanor work hard to improve life for underprivileged
people of all creeds races, and nations. Each October 11
the anniversary of Eleanors birth, many people take time to
remember the great woman she became.
Day 3
On October 13 1792 the cornerstone was laid for a building
that is now the oldest in Washington D.C. Designed by irish
architect James Hoban, this 100-room building is the home
of the president and his family. The building was given the
name "White House" about ten years after it's construction
the White House was burned down by british troops in
1814, but it was rebuild with in three years.
Day 4
Dwight D Eisenhower was born in Denison Texas on
October 14, 1890. He gain fame as a military leader during
World War II and the Korean War. With the slogan "I like
Ike," Eisenhower one a big victory in the presidential
election of 1952 he was re-elected in 1956. While he was
President, he work hard to gaining equal rights for black
people. "There must be no second class citizens in this
country, he wrote.
Week 6- Monday
William Penn, was born in England on October 14 1644. A
follower of the quaker religion, Penn dreamed of
establishing a place where people would be free to worship
in what ever way they wanted. He recieved the land he
wished for from Englands King Charles II He settled that
land as a colony called Pennsylvania. Penn traveled twice to
Pensylvania but each time he had to return to England? He
died in England in 1718.
Day 2
From the first day the peanuts comic strip appear in
newspapers, the antics of Charlie Brown and his dog,
snoopy had readers in stitches. Created by Charles M
Schulz, the strip first appeared in October 1950. Other
Peanuts characters included Linus Lucy and Sally. In the
strip, when ever things went rong, Charlie's response was,
Good grief!" When Schulz died in February 2000 many
wondered if Charlie would ever kick a football.
Day 3
Thanksgiving is a american holiday that celebrate’s the
pilgrims successful harvest. The pilgrims were thankful that
they had survived in the New World. At the first
Thanksgiving feast, people ate lobster, along with seal,
swan, and dear meat. In modern times, we serve turkey
diners, have familey gatherings, and watch foot ball games.
Many also donate food to neighbors who dont have
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Day 4
Smoking cigarettes and using tobaco can cause heart
disease and cancer Thats why the American Cancer Society
encourages smokers to quit. A special event, The Great
American Smokeout, happen on the third thursday of
November. When people stops smoking, they become
healthyer. in just a few weeks, their heart rates go back to
normal, and there blood vessles and lungs start to work
better.
Week 7- Monday
Squanto, a member of the native American patuxet tribe,
helped the Pilgrims servive after a hard winter in the New
World. He showing them how to catch fish grow corn, and
fertilize crop. He also worked to keep piece with other
tribes. In fall 1621, the gratefull Pilgrims held a harvest
celebration that we remember in November with the
Thanks giving holiday
Day 2
Every November, stores offer special sales in the friday
after Thanksgiving. the day is know as Black Friday because
when busineses make a lot of monney, they call it “being
in the black.” black Friday starts the holiday shoping
season and is the time when many people bye gifts for
friends an family.
Day 3
In 1919, president Woodrow Wilson proclamed November
11 Armistice Day to celebrate the end of, the fighting in
World War I. Congress change the name of Armistice Day
in 1954 in order to include American vetarans of all wars.
Veterans Day honors our countrys military men an women
for there willingness to help protect the United States
Every year on this day, a national ceremony is held exact at
11 a.m.
Day 4
Author and illustrator Janell Cannon enjoys write storys
about aminals that make people uncomfortable. Her first
successful book Stellaluna told the tail of a bat whom
befriends three baby birds. Cannon wanted her book to be
like a mirror. "Anyone who looks into it will see their own
story in they're own way" she said. Cannon works out of
her california home, which she shares with a cat and a
parrot. She was born on November 3, 1957.
Week 8- Monday
On November 4, 1922 english archaeologist Howard Carter
made one of the most important discoverys of modern
times. While on an expedition to Egypt, Carter discovered
the tomb of king Tutankhamen. King Tut had became
Egypts ruler when he was 9 years old he died just a few
years later. Discovered 3,000 years after Tuts's death, the
tomb contained many priceless treasures that are now
display in a Museum in the city of Cairo.
Day 2
Kay Thompson was born in St Louis, Missouri, on
November 9 1908. "I was a stage-struck kid, she said "and I
got out of St. Louis fast." In New York City, Thompson
become a successfull dancer and singer. When she was late
for a rehearsal one day, she apologize in the high-pitched
voise of a 6-year-old. The character she create that day
would soon become the character in a popular childrens
book, Eloise.
Day 3
The Winter Solstice happens evry year on a day any where
from december 20 to 23. The sun seems to stop moving,
and it appear to rise and set in the same place. In fact, the
word “solstice” comes from the latin words for “sun
stand’s still.” In the Northern Hemispere, the Winter
Solstice is the shortest day of the year This event also
means that the whether starts to get colder north of the
earths equator.
Day 4
Earths axis is tilted, so as we orbit the Sun, the angle of the
sunlight hitting our planet change’s through out the year.
In December, people in the northern Hemisphere feel
colder because they are tilted away form the Sun. at the
same time, people in the Southern Hemispere are tilter
toward the Sun, makeing it warmer in tat part of the world.
Week 9- Monday
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights is a celebration in the
Jewish calender that ocurs ever year in December. Jews in
ancient times beleived it was a miracle when a small
amount of lamp oil lasted for eight days. Today, many
celebrate the eight day of the festival by lighting candels in
a special candlestick called a menorah. they all so give gifts
and enjoy fryed foods such as jelly-filled doughnuts.
Day 2
Held from December 26 to January 1, Kwanzaa is an
African-American holiday that were first celebrated in 1966.
It's name come from words in the swahili language that
mean "first fruits," and it honors the harvest celebrations of
africa Among the symbol of Kwanzaa are a mat a
candleholder and corn. The mat stands for tradition the
candleholder stand for family roots and the corn stands for
children and the future.
Day 3
Christmas is a winter holiday celebrated allover the world.
Different countries and familys have meny traditions that
came from several cultures over the years. People often
give gifts sing song’s, feest with family and friends, or go
to worship services. Christmas is also a time four helping
others in need. Do you celebrate christmas or an other
December holiday.
Day 4
Many people celebrate holidays like Chrismas, Hanukkah,
and Kwanzaa by giving gifts. Gifts dont need to costs a lot.
Some times the best gift is one you make yourself, such as
a hand-knit sweater. Another nice gift might be shareing
your time or tallents. Why not offer to babysit or cook a
meal for a relative. The Holiday season are also a grate
time to help your community. Try donating to a food bank
or toy drive.