Reading

• Workshop Model
• Making Meaning
• Guided Reading:  Book Treks & Scholastic Materials
• Novels: Independent Reading, Literature Circles, Book Clubs, and Read Aloud
• Science, Social Studies, and Math Connections
• Reading Logs:  Each fourth grade student is required to read 25 books over the course of the school year.  The books must cover at least 5 different genres.  The title, author, and genre will be recorded on each students reading log.

Writing

• Being a Writer
• Spelling Connections:  Each week, students are given a list of 20-25 spelling words.  During a pre-test given on Mondays, students record the correct spelling of each word and look for any noticeable spelling patterns.  By determining a specific pattern, students are then able to recall the spelling strategy for the week.  Students work throughout the week on spelling and are tested every Friday.
• Handwriting
• Reports/Projects
• Science, Social Studies, and Math Connection

Math

• Math in Focus
• Every Day Counts

Science

• Life Cycles
• Land & Water
• Electricity

Social Studies

• Regions of Our Country
• Pennsylvania
• Daily Geography

Study Skills/Organization

• Independence & Responsibility
• Research Skills
• Cooperative Learning Situations
• Class Rules & Procedures
• Challenge Center

Technology

• Computer Lab & Lap Tops
• Word Processing
• Internet Use
• SmartBoard
• Microphones
• Flip Cameras
• Monitor & Keyboard
• Typing Pal