Reading Use and understand the function of verbs in context of reading, writing, and speaking. Students use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to compose text Summarize the main idea and supporting details in text in ways that maintain meaning Make inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding Use context of the sentence to determine meaning of multiple meaning words Math Use multiplication to solve problems (no more than two digits times two digits without technology) applying array/area models to multiplication algorithms Model factors and products using arrays and area models Science Demonstrate that electricity travels in a closed path, creating and electrical circuit, and explore and electromagnetic field. Differentiate between conductors and insulators. Differentiate among forms of energy, including mechanical, sound electrical, light, and heat/thermal Social Studies Nov. 11 - 15 Explain the possible origins of American Indian groups in Texans and North American Identify American Indian groups in Texas and North America before European exploration and their regions Explain the economic activities used to meet their needs Compare the ways of life of American Indian groups in Texas and North America before European exploration. Compare how various American Indian groups governed themselves. Notes 4th Grade Message from 4th Grade Teachers Reminder: Arrive at school on TimeIn seat ready to start at 8:00 Book Fair Nov. 11– 15 Book Fair Family Night Thursday, Nov. 14…5:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m. IB Word of the Week…Open-Minded Early Dismissal Nov. 20…12:45 No Spelling Words this week Nov. 11-15