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Fourth Grade
 We believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world. We will help children to develop their potential by believing in them as capable individuals. We will assist children in discovering who they are, so they can express their own opinions and nurture their own ideas. The partnership between teacher, child, and parent is an integral part of the success of each individual student.
- 2007 - 2008 4th Grade Pictures
Grade 4 Teachers
Mrs. Licata
Mr. Daigneau
Mr. Dzwonchyk
Mrs. Hazzard
Mrs. Goldsnider
Mr. Craig
Ms. Santese
Expectations
Fourth Graders are expected to be independent learners and problem solvers who take responsibility for their own learning. Students will be expected to:
- Respect themselves and other
- Follow school and classroom rules/procedures
- Accept RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS
- Be prepared for learning
- Use class time wisely
Grade 4 Curriculum
Language Arts
- READING - We will focus on the following reading comprehension strands
- Understanding of the text’s general content
- Interpret and/or explain the text
- Making connections with text i.e. text to self, text to world, and text to text
- Elaborate on the text and make judgments about the text quality and themes
- Vocabulary enrichment as related to text
The following are reading activities used to strengthen comprehension skills and encourage students to be life long readers:
- Anthology: Imagine Reading Series
- Variety of trade books (focusing on different genres)
- Read aloud
- Silent Sustained Reading
- Literature Circles
- Guided Reading Group
- WRITING
- Empowering Writers - Focus on narrative with an introduction into expository writing
- Poetry
- Grammar and Mechanics
- Capitalization
- Punctuation
- Usage
- Parts of speech
- Spelling
Mathematics
- Everyday Math Program
- Supplemental and Enrichment materials created by teachers
- UNITS OF STUDY
- Unit 1-Name/Construct Geometric Figures
- Unit 2- Organizing Data
- Unit 3- Multiplication and Division
- Unit 4- Decimals
- Unit 5- Estimation
- Unit 6- Division
- Unit 7- Fractions
- Unit 8- Area/Perimeter
- Unit 9- Percents
- Unit 10- Reflection/Symmetry
- Unit 11- Solids, Weights
- Unit 12- Rates
Science
Fourth grade science curriculum will emphasize scientific inquiry, literacy, and numeracy. We will focus on the following four units of study:
- Forces in Motion - The more massive an object is, the less effect a given force will have on its motion
- Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - When the environment changes, some organisms survive and reproduce and others die or move to new locations
- Energy in the Earth’s Systems - Water circulates through the Earth’s crust, oceans and atmosphere
- Energy Transfer and Transformations - Electricity in circuits can be transformed into light, heat, sound, and magnetic effects
Social Studies
Fourth grade students will practice and build upon research skills while increasing knowledge of cultures past and present. Units of study will include:
- Native Americans - Students will enrich their learning through the study of a variety of Native American regions, tribes, and cultures
- Egypt - Students will be introduced to varied aspects of this ancient culture through reading, research, and hands on experiences
- Current Events - Students are exposed to world events through our study and discussion of articles presented in the Weekly Reader
Technology
Fourth grade students visit our state of the art computer lab once a week. Here they develop computer skills related to keyboarding and learn how to safely navigate the World Wide Web. Students also enhance learning through publishing written work, researching relevant topics related to content areas, and engaging in virtual learning opportunities.
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Important Events
- DAYS TO REMEMBER
- HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA-DECEMBER
- SPECIAL THEME DAYS
- MATH BEE-JUNE
- FIELD DAY
- FIELD TRIPS-
- MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM
- "FRINDLE" @ THE BUSHNELL THEATER
- LAKE COMPOUNCE - FORCE & MOTION
- HIGH TOUCH HIGH TECH-“Newton in a Nutshell ” (IN CLASS)
- HIGH TOUCH HIGH TECH- “Edison's Workshop ” (IN CLASS)
- GUEST SPEAKERS
- CLINT CHARTIER-NATIVE AMERICANS
- ROCHELLE RIPLEY-NATIVE AMERICANS
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- UNICEF - ANNUAL 4th GRADE WALK-A-THON
- “HAWKWING”- AID FOR LAKOTA CHILDREN
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