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.

Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum Night

Homework?

– Approximately 10 minutes of homework per grade level, so 4th 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 ArtsWord 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 4th 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)

GradesA = 93-100%

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 email any time. We will respond within 24 hours.

• Student planners are a great communication tool.

On the 4th Grade Website

• Volunteer information• Curriculum guide• This power point• Fun educational websites

Communication

• Planners• Email or call

Questions?

Thank you for all your support!