Fourth Grade
EXPECTATIONS:
Social Skills:
Use standard etiquette in all areas of life. Exhibit ability to do collaborative work. Give respect to peers on a consistent basis
ACADEMIC SKILLS:
Speech
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Present orally to peers and larger audience.
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Use expression and gestures when reading aloud, as appropriate.
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Enunciate and use proper inflections well.
Math
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Multiply and divide by several digits.
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Solidify knowledge of mental math.
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Geometry and quadrilateral construction.
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Area and perimeter problems.
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Simple fractions and decimals.
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Convert one unit of measure to others.
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Add and subtract time.
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Preparation for simple algebra.
English
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Continue to discuss parts of speech.
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Interjections, adverbs, prepositions, and regular/irregular verbs.
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Continue to expand vocabulary and grammar.
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Learn how to use a bibliography.
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Learn how to use italics.
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Research information on a topic.
Science
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Encourage linking theory to practical application.
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Apply book concepts to scientific principles in the world around us.
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Experiments.
History/Social Science
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Continued study of ancient civilizations.
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American colonies and their journey to freedom.
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American Civil War.
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Great Depression.
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World War I and World War II.
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Civil Rights Movement.
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Communism and the Cold War.
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Current events.
Reading
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Reading comprehension and critical thinking.
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Continued exposure to fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, biographies, and short stories.
Writing
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Writing stories, journal entries, essays and poetry.
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Continue to hone the writing process (pre-write, first draft, revisions, proofreading, publication)