4th Grade Curriculum
READING
Identify elements of story structure Identify various genres of fiction and nonfiction literature Apply comprehension strategies of making inferences and generalizations, drawing conclusions, and sequencing Identify cause/effect, fact/opinion, compare/contract and author’s purpose Use graphic organizers to analysis text Demonstrate ability to paraphrase and summarize Identify the main idea and supporting details of a passage Increase vocabulary acquisition Demonstrate growth of fluency, accuracy, and expression with oral reading Engage effectively in one-on-one, group, and teacher-led discussions Demonstrate appropriate speaking skills needed to participate in small and large group discussions Independently read appropriately leveled literature LANGUAGE
Identify and properly use various parts of speech including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, and conjunctions Use appropriate punctuation and capitalization in writing Identify and construct the four types of sentences Create a paragraph containing a concise main idea with supporting details and a conclusion statement Create a 5 paragraph writing piece including an introduction, body, and conclusion Develop writing pieces by implementing the writing process Compose pieces of descriptive, narrative, persuasive and informative writing SCIENCE
Life Science Units: From Cells to Ecosystems, Plants, Describing Animals and Life Processes. Physical Science Units: Electricity & Magnetism Acquire and integrate skills by observing, classifying, measuring, designing, collecting and organizing data, and inferring/ predicting outcomes Use research skills to create a report LIBRARY
Explore reading different genres Recognize subgenres and their features Recognize figurative language in texts Review using dictionaries, thesaurus, and encyclopedia Learn to be good digital citizens and cite sources Evaluate websites and other information Complete a research project using graphic organizers
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MATH
Master basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts Use algorithms to solve long addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems Use estimation skills to check accuracy of answers Identify and compare numbers using place-value strategies Understand and demonstrate the relationships between decimals, fractions and percents Apply basic algebraic rules to a variety of number sentences Identify and compare and contrast geometric figures Organize and interpret data through the use of graphs, tables, and grids Use the metric and customary systems of measurement in various activities Formulate the area and perimeter of a figure Solve multiple step number stories using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Identify the rule for a given number and/or shape pattern Explain and defend the process through which a problem is solved orally and in writing SOCIAL STUDIES
Understand the history, geography, people, natural resources, economics, and climate by regions of the United States Master all 50 states and capitals Read and interpret maps, timelines, and diagrams Explore Wisconsin’s history, landforms, people, cities, government, and products Identify the 5 regions of Wisconsin and its state symbols Compare and contrast state government to federal government MUSIC
Demonstrate singing on pitch & familiarity with solfege Demonstrate a steady beat Identify melodic direction, leaps and steps in music Introduce students to ostinatos, repeated music phrases Demonstrate echoing & singing in a round Introduce students to musical sequencing, musical form (AB, ABA), and dotted rhythms Recognize different vocal tone colors Review harmony (partner songs, rounds, counter melodies) Recognize instrumental tone colors Introduce conducting using a 3 and 4 beat pattern.
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ART
Recognize a variety of art terms using the word wall. Recognize Durer, Nevelson and Ringold and their works Recognize art from the African, Grecian, Roman, and Navajo cultures Use a variety of media to create 2-D and 3-D art work. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Participate in a variety of activities which improve sport specific skills Apply rules and strategies to game situations Identify and participate in activities that will improve their physical fitness levels Work cooperatively and positively with others Understand and demonstrate good sportsmanship GUIDANCE
List words that describe personal strengths and weaknesses Set and achieve a personal goal Describe how people cooperate with one another to reach goals Describe and discuss various options and roles that interest them in their communities, family, and work. List potential jobs of the future List and demonstrate the steps of good decision making skills Identify the feelings of others, reasons why they might be feeling this way, and act appropriately Demonstrate impulse control and anger management Write an autobiography for a class book COMPUTERS
Use formal keyboarding skills to learn letter key positions Use application software including a standard word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation program General technology awareness including organizing and managing files Use technology to access and transmit information BAND
Exhibit basic performance skills for playing as a soloist and in an ensemble, including following a conductor Perform first year notes and rhythms as appropriate for their instrument Evaluate the quality of their and others’ performances Demonstrate proper posture, hand, and playing position as well as correct embouchure to produce characteristic tone Demonstrate basic articulations at a beginning level Develop a productive routine for at-home practice Develop responsible and cooperative behaviors for group participation Demonstrate the basics of written notation and composition
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