Christen Woodson

4th grade ELA teacher

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Courses Taught:

English/Language Arts 4

Christen Woodson

Bio

BAED Tusculum College, Class of 2012

7th grade Science Teacher 2013-2017

4th grade ELA Teacher 2017-present

Fourth Grade Information

 

This Week in Language Arts:



  • We are reviewing different modes of writing.
  • We are reviewing in preparation for TCAP testing.


 

Spelling Week 22


  1. recognize 

  2. flexible

  3. entrance 

  4. increase 

  5. decrease 

  6. communicate

  7. surface

  8. venture 

 

Academic Vocabulary List 1


  1. Alliteration– the repetition of the same initial consonant sound 

Example: Bob bought a burger by the beach


  1. Analogy– a comparison between two items based on similar characteristics or feature


  1. Audience– a group of listeners or spectators


  1. Author’s Purpose– the reason for writing (persuade, inform, entertain)


  1. Cause and Effect– to show why something happens and its result


  1. Compare and Contrast– to show the similarities and differences between two or more things


  1. Double Negative– a negative statement containing two negative elements; considered incorrect when speaking

Example: I don’t have no pencil for class.


  1. Drawing Conclusions– decide what to believe after considering facts; make an inference


  1. Fable– a story featuring animal characters, plants, or forces of nature that are given human characteristics, and is meant to teach a lesson

Example: The Tortoise and the Hare





 

**All students MUST read at least ONE AR book and PASS the test on at least ONE book each nine weeks. Fourth nine weeks AR due on May 9th.**

 

 

 

 

Fourth Grade Supply List

  • Fifteen dollar supply fee (this will cover necessary items the students will need throughout the year) Please make checks payable to Newport Grammar
  • 1.5" or 2" three ring binder
  • two packs of pencils for your homeroom
  • several packs of pencils for yourself
  • cheap earbuds
  • 10 glue sticks
  • one box of tissues
  • three containers of cleaning wipes (such as Clorox Wipes)
  • one pack of paper towels
  • one pack of plastic storage bags (such as Ziplock) Boys- will need to bring gallon size bags                    Girls- will need to bring quart size bags
  • one box of Band-Aids
  • disinfectant spray (such as Lysol)
  • one bottle of waterless hand sanitizer (such as Germ-X)

 

Supplies needed by subject

Language Arts: 1 Composition Notebook (100 sheets)

 

Science: 1 Composition Notebook (100 sheets)

 

Social Studies: 1 Composition Notebook (100 sheets)

 

Dress code for grades 4-8

  • Shirts and blouses must fit appropriately (not excessively oversized.) Extremely low or revealing necklines will not be permitted, and midriffs, belly buttons, and lower backs must be covered.
  • Clothing shall not be made of see through or mesh materials.
  • Shorts and skirts will be worn no more than three inches above the knees and must fit appropriately.
  • If leggings are worn, tops/skirts must be no shorter than the end of finger tips when arms are held straight.
  • Jeggings (stretched jeans with pockets) may be worn with tops that do not exhibit midriffs, belly buttons, lower backs, or revealing necklines.
  • No cut off jean shorts are allowed.
  • No holes (revealing skin or undergarments) will be allowed in pants or shorts three inches above the knee. If holes exist above the knees, tights or bike shorts must be worn underneath--no visible skin.
  • no pajamas except on designated days

The consequences for violation of the dress code will be listed on the school behavior rubric


 

 

 

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