Science: Typically we will cover a chapter
per 2 weeks. During this time we will conduct experiments, read to discover,
use technology resources to expand on the material, discuss the topic, and use
our knowledge to write responses to higher level thinking questions.
Quizzes
will be given throughout the week. Quizzes
may or may not be announced ahead of time. Encourage your child to
focus on vocabulary words, reread, and review the material discussed in science
to prepare him or her for the quizzes.
Tests in science are on Fridays unless otherwise stated. A study
guide will be sent home before each test. Please encourage your child to use
the study guide, quizzes, and other materials to help him or her to be
successful on the test.
Mathematics
Math: The students are expected to
learn multiplication and division basic facts, place value, probability,
measurement, fractions, telling time, and more. The students will also have
experience making predictions, and gathering, analyzing, and recording data.
Math Facts: It is essential for your child to
know his or her math facts in order to master the topics covered this year. The
students are responsible for knowing his or her addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division facts for 0-12. The students will be assessed each week on their ability to
recall these facts. We will begin by reviewing addition and subtraction
facts.
The area
of language Arts consists of spelling, language, writing, and reading.
Spelling: Each week the students will be given
a list of 18 spelling words and a spelling assignment on Friday. The spelling assignments are different for each
week. The students will be responsible for completing the spelling assignment
by Thursday of the following week.
All spelling tests are given on Thursdays unless otherwise stated.
Language: The students will strengthen
their grammar, editing, punctuation, vocabulary, word study, and reference
skills by completing Daily Language Review (DOL) each day. The students will be
responsible for keeping a DOL
Notebook (a record of all the problems and information presented in
class). The students will have a 5
question quiz each Wednesday (unless otherwise stated) based on the
information covered in class that week.
Writing: The students will have
opportunities for daily writing in many styles. Word processing skills will be
taught and students will be able to publish many final writing pieces using the
computer. Writing is used throughout the curriculum via open response and other
styles.
Reading: The students will strengthen
reading skills through the use of children’s literature, reading passages,
articles, and thematic units.
Independent Reading Book Projects: Students will choose and read one book each 9 weeks. The chosen book should be at the individual reading level of the student (not too easy or too difficult). Projects will be presented on the assigned due date. All project guidelines and directions will be handed out throughout the year.
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Due Date
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Genre
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Project
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Tues. Sept. 25th
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Mystery
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Puzzle Piece
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Tues. Dec. 18th
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Newberry Award Winning Book
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Memory Box
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Tues. Feb. 26th
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Fables, Fairy Tales, or Tall
Tales
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Diorama
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Tues. April 30st
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Biography or Autobiography
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Written report, timeline, &
character sketch
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Writing is used throughout the curriculum. Students will have extended response questions in reading, science, and math and short answer questions in math and reading. The extended response/short answer questions are designed to demonstrate student knowledge of topics covered in the fourth grade curriculum. Students will be taught the “RAP” method for organizing their thoughts.
Typically, all questions will be discussed and completed in class. However, if a question is sent home as homework, the question will have been covered in class from beginning to end and the student will be adequately prepared to write a response.
At the beginning of the school year, students will be given directions on how use the “RAP”method for answering extended response questions as well as how score a 4. Any extended response question that scores less than a 2 must be re-done.
Accelerated
Reading Program
This is a
wonderful program to encourage your child to read. Each student will be
assigned an individual reading goal. The student will be responsible for
reading books on his or her reading level, and taking test to check for
comprehension of the text. The student will earn points for each book he or she
reads and will receive incentives long the way. Please encourage your child to
meet his or her goal. |
When your child reaches a
percentage of his or her individual AR goal, he or she will receive a
reward.
AR Rewards
50% - soda in class
100%- party
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Social Studies: The students will become aware of
Kentucky history, government, culture, and current events. The students will
also develop map and geography skills through hands-on activities. Most
information will be presented either verbally or through lessons using
PowerPoint. I encourage students to take notes.
Practical Living/Vocational Studies
Throughout
the year, students will become aware of such topics as health, nutrition, the
affects of behaviors and attitudes, career choices, and economics. Information
will be presented verbally, through lessons using PowerPoint/technology, guest
speakers, or via textbook. I encourage students to take notes.
