Welcome to 4 th Grade Curriculum Night

Homework? –Approximately 10 minutes of homework per grade level, so 4 th graders should have about 40 minutes a night, which would include the recommended 20 minutes of independent reading. –Math homework is almost daily (Blue)

Who do you think these brain scans belong to? Daily reading really helps your brain!

Language Arts -- Reading ▪Reader’s Workshop will be daily. ▪ Small strategy groups will be on-going throughout the year as needed. ▪Daily 5 during targeted time

Language Arts -- Writing Writer’s Workshop will be every day We will focus on different genres each quarter. (narrative, informative, procedural)

Language Arts Word Study Word Study will look different this year. We will focus on spelling patterns and vocabulary words. There is a quiz on Friday. Vocabulary practice. Quiz on Friday.

Math There will be daily homework. Final grade is based on Quick Quizzes and Tests.

Social Studies Social Studies in 4 th Grade focuses on: –Social Sciences –Citizenship –Regions of the United States (Boumeester, Lundberg)

Science Uses the inquiry method, where students have a question and attempt to answer the question using science There are a lot of vocabulary words to learn and practice Students work in groups –(Hengel, Freedman)

Health We will continue to learn more about health concepts taught in grades k, 1, 2, and 3 Towards the end of the year there is a unit on “Human Growth and Development.” A note will come home telling you more and allowing you to have your child opt out if you wish. »(Dueffert, Anglin)

Grades A = % A- = 90-92% B+ = 87-89% B = 83-86% B- = 80-82% C+ = 77-79% C = 73-76% C- = 70-72% D+ = 67-69% D = 63-66% D- = 60-62% F = Below 60%

Other Book orders will be sent home almost every month Birthdays will be celebrated at school; let us know if you do not wish your child’s birthday to be celebrated. Contact us by phone or any time. We will respond within 24 hours. Student planners are a great communication tool.

On the 4 th Grade Website Volunteer information Curriculum guide This power point Fun educational websites

Communication Planners or call

Questions?

Thank you for all your support!