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Ms.Aliah's 4th Grade Homeroom (4A)

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Spelling/Vocabulary List for 3/9-3/13

Spelling
  1. Risky
  2. Track
  3. Topic
  4. Blank
  5. Question
  6. Pocket
  7. Monkey 
  8. Junk 
  9. Equal
  10. Ache
  11. Public
  12. Attack
  13. Struck
  14. Earthquake
  15. Picnic
  16. Banker
  17. Electric
  18. Blanket
  19. Mistake
  20. Stomach
 
Vocabulary:
 
  1. Escorted
  2. Swelled
  3. Relied
  4. Reputation
  5. Worthy
  6. Churning
  7. Situation
  8. Deserve
  9. Defended
  10. Satisfied

Homework for 3/2-3/6

Monday:
 
Math: S.P. pgs 155-156
 
ELA: Backwards Spelling, Reading Log, and RACE questions:
 
1. Explain how Harry, Ron, and Hermione each use their individual strengths to conquer the obstacles.
 
2. How does Harry ensure that Peeves will not bother them?
 
Tuesday:
 
Math: S.P. pgs 157-158
 
ELA: Rainbow Spelling, Reading Log, and RACE questions:
1. Who is in the last chamber? List three surprising things that he revealed to Harry?
 
2. Explain how Harry gets the Sorceror's Stone in his pocket.
 
3. Do you like the ending of the book? Why or why not?
 
 
Wednesday:
 
Math: S.P. pgs 159-160
 
ELA: Vocabulary Sentences and Reading Log
 
 
Thursday:
 
Math: S.P. pgs 159-160
 
ELA: Mountain Spelling, Reading Log,and Study for test tomorrow
 
Science: Finish research

Spelling/Vocabulary Words for HP Unit 4

  1. Soothe
  2. Steep
  3. Muffled 
  4. Meddle
  5. Ajar
  6. Slithering
  7. Sweltering
  8. Sprinting
  9. Omen
  10. Loathed
  11. Petrified 
  12. Agony 

Homework for 2/24-2/28

Monday:
 
Math: S.P. pgs 149-150
 
ELA: Write a 1-paragraph eulogy for Katherine Johnson
 
Science: Finish research
 
Tuesday:
 
Math: S.P. pgs 151-152
 
ELA: Answer RACE questions
1. What is protecting the Sorceror's Stone from anyone that tries to steal it?
 
2. How does Malfoy try to get Harry and Hermione in trouble? Does he succeed?
 
Science: Finish research
 
Social Studies: Make sure Black History Month Research Project is complete 
 
Wednesday:
 
Math: Study for test with the Ch. 8 Review 
 
Science: Finish research
 
Social Studies: Make sure Black History Research project is completed and ready to turn in tomorrow
 
 
Thursday:
 
ELA: Write spelling words 5 times each and answer RACE questions
1. What is Harry and Hermione's punishment for being caught out of bed?
 
2. What does Firenze imply to Harry? How would you feel if you were Harry?
 
3. In your opinion, what should Harry do about the news he has heard regarding Voldemort?
 
Social Studies: Prepare for presentations tomorrow 
 
Science: Finish research
 

Homework for 2/18-2/21

Tuesday:
 
Math: S.P. pages 145-146
 
ELA: Setting page in Harry Potter Packet (last page) and Reading Log 
 
Social Studies: Continue research
 
Science: Continue research 
 
 
Wednesday:
 
ELA: RACE Questions for Ch. 12-13
1. What does Harry use his invisibility cloak for?
 
2. Dumbledore says, "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that". What does he mean by this? Do you agree?
 
3. How does Harry figure out who Nicolas Flamel is? What is he famous for?
 
4.  Summarize the conversation that Harry overhears between Snape and Quirrell in the Forbidden Forest. 
 
Social Studies: Color "Hidden Figures" cover page and research
 
Science: Continue research
 
Thursday:
 
Math: S.P. pgs 147-148
 
ELA: Acrostic Poem and Reading Log
 
Social Studies: Continue research
 
Science: Continue research 
 

Spelling/Vocabulary List for HP Unit 3

  1. Spectators
  2. Berserk
  3. Deserted
  4. Fluttering
  5. Hurtled
  6. Rage
  7. Taunting
  8. Disgruntled
  9. Askew
  10. Sinister
  11. Grim
  12. Stammered

Ch. 9 RACE Questions

1. Summarize what happens during Harry's first flying lesson. 
 
2. Why do Harry and his friends end up in the forbidden corridor on the third floor?
 
3. Choose two words to describe Hermione. Justify your choices with text evidence. 

Ch. 8 RACE Questions

2. Describe Harry's first potions lessons with Professor Snape.
 
3. After Harry has tea with Hagrid and reads the newspaper at his house , he has many questions swimming in his head. What are some of the questions?

Ch. 6 RACE Questions

2. What are three things that Harry learns about the wizarding world through his conversations with Ron on the train?
 
3. Choose two adjectives to describe Draco Malfoy. Justify your answer with text evidence.

Vocabulary/Spelling List for Chapters 6-9

1. Jostled
2. Disgruntled
3. Gawked
4. Cunning
5. Corridors
6. Halt
7. Rickety
8. Massive
9. Ambition
10. Expelled
11. Triumphant
12. Hovering

Class Announcements

Hello!
 
Here are just a couple of reminders of important dates for our Fourth Grade Classroom:
 
1/21- Ch. 6 Math Test
 
1/21- ELA Test (Harry Potter chapters 1-5)
 
1/22- Opinion Essay Final Draft due
 
 
Thank you! :)

Harry Potter Ch. 4 Question

What do people think happened to Voldemort on the night that he was unable to kill Harry Potter?

Harry Potter Ch. 2 Questions

1. How would you describe the way that the Dursleys treat Harry? Support your answer with text evidence. 
 
2. What do the Dursleys tell Harry about how his parents die? Why do you think they tell him this?
 
3. Summarize the strange occurrence in the Reptile Room at the zoo, on Dudley's birthday.