Curriculum Overview
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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