Grade 4

Fun in the Makers Space!

Working together on STEM!

Math: Students will use models (pictures) to solve multiplication comparison problems. They will also apply understanding of place value to multiply tens, hundreds and thousands.

Reading: Class Novel: Bunnicula- Students will refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Religion: Mission Statement and Second Step, reflect on goal setting process

Grammar: Verbs

Writing: Haunted House Ad Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.

Science: Owl Ambush. This is an anchor lesson for our unit on The Human Body.

Vocabulary: Suffix -fu

It’s back! We are heading over to the Greenwood Library on Friday. Remind your student to bring their library card to school.

Homework: Please continue to check and sign your student’s planner daily. If your child is unable to complete their homework, please write a note in the planner. They are responsible for completing the missing work the following night.

Reading: Highlight main idea and details in non-fiction text

Math: Review place value and whole number addition and subtraction. First Chapter Test this week on Tuesday. Then moving on to single digit multiplication.

Vocabulary:Re (Latin origin)- means back or again

Social Studies:Draw a map of the 7 regions of Washington State

Science: Work cooperatively in small groups to meet a challenge: How do we save Fred The Worm?

Religion: Learn about St. John the Evangelist.

Second Step: Reflect on an action plan

Writing: Introduction to writing and the writing process

Grammar: Personal Pronouns

         Welcome to Fourth Grade!  Fourth grade is full of learning and growing! We believe that all students can learn in a safe, positive, and supportive environment.  Every year is an adventure we truly enjoy, and we will do our very best to help your child succeed!

Math: Students will apply what they learn about Area and Measurement to create a “Dream House”. This fun project will be in lieu of a chapter test. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.3
Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. 
Writing: Would you rather have a pet chimpanzee or a pet python? Students are answering this question in an opinion essay. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Religion: Mary and the Mysteries of the Rosary
Science:  Students will do hands on group work to explore energy  concepts.4-PS3-3. Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide.

 

Reading: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations  

RL.4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures (Reader’s Theater) 

Religion: The Rosary and Mary 

Science 4-PS3-1. Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the speed of an object to the energy of that object. 4-PS3-3. Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide

Math : Measurement! Have your kids help you in the kitchen with cooking or around the house with projects that require measuring! This will help deepen the concepts!

Religion: The month of May is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. We will say the Hail Mary Daily and learn about the Rosary this month. We will also focus on our saint of the month Blessed Chiara Luce Badano. Students will be like Blessed Chiara in learning how to resolve conflicts, set goals, and explore the Catholic Social Justice Teaching: Rights and Responsibilities.

Math: Measurement and Data CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.2

Writing: Opinion Writing using the book This or That Animal Debate: Would you Rather Wrestle a Black Bear or Alligator? Would You Rather have a Python or Chimpanzee for a Pet?

Science: Collision and Energy Transfer: What Makes Roller Coasters Go SO Fast?

Reading: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations

Grammar: Relative Pronouns

How to Pray the Rosary

Video to help explain Holy Week

Religion: Students will reflect daily on the meaning of Holy Week and the coming of Easter

Math: Symmetry, Problem solving and Chapter 10 test

Writing: Oregon Trail summary on research done in class

Social Studies: Oregon Trail slides and discussion

Reading: Continue discussion groups on Wonder

Grammar: Ordering Adjectives

Science: Sound Waves

We look forward to leading the Stations of the Cross on Friday at 2:30.

Religion: Stations of the Cross- Lent

Reading: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations

Math: Geometry! One of the most fun units of the year!!

Social Studies: Traveling the Oregon Trail- Westward bound

Grammar: Prepositional Phrases Part 2

Writing: 5 week unit Opinion writing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.A Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.B Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

Reading: RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations

Math: Understand decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimal fractions. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.C.5,CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.C.6,CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.C.7

We will learn about our math concepts through rotating stations. Our math test will be later in the week. Look out for homework that reviews our daily concepts!

Social Studies: Traveling westward along the Oregon Trail. 

Religion: Stations of the Cross- Reflect on our Lenten promises

Grammar: Prefixes and suffixes

Writing: Integrated into other subject