In fourth grade, students read skillfully with meaning and purpose using appropriate comprehension and vocabulary strategies. Students read, discuss, reflect, and respond, using evidence from text, to a wide variety of literary genres and informational text. Students write for a range of purposes, including giving an opinion, describing, telling a story, and explaining. Students will develop and demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Students analyze increasingly complex texts while refining comprehension and critical thinking skills. Instruction emphasizes interpreting themes, analyzing text structure, and using evidence to support responses. Writing tasks include extended responses and research-based projects.
K-5th Grade Handwriting & Cursive Ohio House Bill 58 mandates the teaching of handwriting and cursive for grades K-5. Our K-2nd graders are taught manuscript printing. 3rd-5th graders are taught cursive using workbooks & regular practice.