Welcome to Fourth Grade!Philosophy
The fourth grade team believes that students grow and learn when given opportunities to participate in hands-on activities and immersive experiences. We believe that fourth grade is the perfect time to foster students’ independence, as well as develop lifelong interests. Instructional Approach Fourth grade is making big moves this year… we are departmentalized! We think this is going to be great for our fourth graders because Fourth Grade is all about growing in independence. Your students will develop their Executive Functioning skills by
Transitioning throughout the day will be a built-in body break for students to get up and stretch their legs! Fourth graders are growing fast and need lots of opportunities to move around. Students will also receive support while moving classroom to classroom to help them prepare for their move to the Third Floor. |
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Curriculum Details
In Fourth Grade Math, students will build on the strong foundation they have built over the last few years. We will begin to use larger numbers, use patterns to solve equations, explore geometry, and much more! We are continuing to use the Go Math! curriculum this year, supplemented with IXL, Khan Academy, Prodigy, and BrainPop.
In Reading, students will make connections between real world events and fictional stories. We start the year reading realistic fiction and end with historical fiction, while focusing on nonfiction midyear. These units build on students’ understanding of character traits and nonfiction text features from previous years.
In Fourth Grade Writing, students will be working through the writing process to create realistic fiction stories, personal and persuasive essays, informational texts, and literary essays. Students will have the opportunity to develop technical parts of their writing while also working on elaboration and craft.
In Science this year, students will explore the world around them using hands on activities including experiments, observations, and multimedia resources. Our units include Environments, Energy and Electricity, and Rocks, Soil, and Landforms.
In Social Studies, fourth graders will get to know their home state of Illinois through investigating its history, geography, government, and the many cultures who call it home. Students will also learn about the regions of the United States and the characteristics that define and describe them. The students will have a variety of experiences and opportunities to showcase what they have learned.
In Reading, students will make connections between real world events and fictional stories. We start the year reading realistic fiction and end with historical fiction, while focusing on nonfiction midyear. These units build on students’ understanding of character traits and nonfiction text features from previous years.
In Fourth Grade Writing, students will be working through the writing process to create realistic fiction stories, personal and persuasive essays, informational texts, and literary essays. Students will have the opportunity to develop technical parts of their writing while also working on elaboration and craft.
In Science this year, students will explore the world around them using hands on activities including experiments, observations, and multimedia resources. Our units include Environments, Energy and Electricity, and Rocks, Soil, and Landforms.
In Social Studies, fourth graders will get to know their home state of Illinois through investigating its history, geography, government, and the many cultures who call it home. Students will also learn about the regions of the United States and the characteristics that define and describe them. The students will have a variety of experiences and opportunities to showcase what they have learned.
Resources to Use at Home
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