English Language Arts (ELA)
Reading
Students will learn how to read, analyze, and dissect rich poems, fictional stories, and nonfiction texts.
Writing
Students will learn how to research and write 5-paragraph informative, persuasive, and narrative essays to answer a writing prompt in depth.
Vocabulary
Students will learn how to improve their comprehension of texts by using their understanding of Greek and Latin root words, context clues, and figurative language.
Mathematics
There are four "Big Hitters" in 4th grade math:
Multiplication
Division
Fractions
Decimals
Through real-world applications, students will become proficient in the following math domains (and more):
Place value from hundredths to millions
Multiplication facts 0-12 memorized
Multiplying three-digit numbers by two-digit numbers
Division of four-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers
Problem-solving multiple step word problems
All things Fractions and Decimals
Introduction to Decimals
Measuring angles
Converting from the Imperial system to the Metric system
Data Collection in Tables, Stem-and-Leaf Plots, and Line Plots
Median, Mode, and Range
SCIENCE
Students will learn about:
Plant and Animal Reproduction
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Properties of and Changes in Matter
Forms of Energy
Energy Transfer
Motion of Objects
Earth in Space and Time
Earth Structures
The Practice and Nature of Science
SOCIAL STUDIES
Students will explore topics related to:
American History
Geography
Beginning Economics
Civics and Government
Financial Literacy
Grit & Growth Mindset
Our overarching learning goal this year will be to practice showing Grit & having a Growth Mindset.
What is Grit?
When we refer to grit in the classroom, we are talking about courage and perseverance. The willingness to take chances is a key identifier of grit. In order for students to be willing to take chances, they must be comfortable with making mistakes. This is where having a growth mindset is important.
What is Growth Mindset?
A growth mindset is a way of thinking that focuses on seeking out challenges and viewing mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. Students with a growth mindset (vs. a fixed mindset) understand that everybody's intelligence and abilities can grow with practice.
For example, a 4th grade student may not know how to multiply 2-digit numbers... yet. But the student knows that they can learn by practicing, taking chances, making mistakes, and trying a different way the next time until they get it right.Â
