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Math Curriculum Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operation in Base Ten Number and Operation-Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry

Operations and Algebraic Thinking +, -, x & ÷ equations and multistep word problems, comparison problems Factors, multiples, prime, composite, patterns, order of operations

Number and Operation in Base Ten Place value of whole numbers & decimals Base 10 number system Forms, ordering, rounding, comparing Multi-digit arithmetic

Number and Operation Fractions Equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, + & - fractions & mixed numbers with common denominators, multiplying a fraction x whole number word problems, convert fraction to decimals

Measurement and Data customary & metric system (Conversions, word problems) , time Area & perimeter Line plots using fractions Measuring angles

Geometry Points, lines, angles, parallel, etc. Classify two-dimensional figures Lines of symmetry

How can I help my child at home? Practice multiplication and division facts. Allow them to solve day to day problems by posing questions like: What time is it? How much time do we have until ____. About how much would this cost? Help students with their homework.

English Language Arts

In grade four, students will continue to build important reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. They will read more challenging literature, articles, and other sources of information and continue to grow their vocabulary. They will also be expected to clearly explain in detail what they have read by referring to details or information from the text. In writing, students will organize their ideas and develop topics with reasons, facts, details, and other information

Identifying the theme or main idea of a story, play, or poem Comparing stories from different cultures Explaining how an author uses facts, details, and evidence to support their points Reading and understanding information presented in charts, graphs, timelines, and other illustration. Learning the rules of spoken and written English Learning and using new words, including words related to specific subjects (such as science words)

Participating in class discussions by listening, asking questions, sharing ideas, and building on the ideas of others Giving a class presentation on a topic or telling a story using relevant, organized facts and details and speaking clearly Writing stories with dialogue and descriptions of character’s actions, thoughts, and feelings Taking notes and organizing information from books, articles, and online sources to learn more about a topic Writing research or opinion papers over extended periods of time

How can I help my child at home? Read nightly with your child. 150 Nights of Reading Ask them about what they read. Expose them to a variety of texts: newspaper, magazines, books

Word Wisdom A Vocabulary program that addresses common core standards and teaches students how to use context clues, root words, affixes and reference skills to determine the meaning of the words. Students are responsible for practicing these words at home for their pre-tests on Friday which counts as a part of their grade.

Content Writing Students will be asked to write about what we are learning in other subjects. Journals are being kept in class to practice how to approach responding to content prompts. Expository Writing

Science NC Science Essential Standards aim to engage students in hands-on/minds-on scientific inquiry. Instruction at each grade level is connected to prior and subsequent instruction across grade levels.

What will my child learn in Science this year? Earth Science – Day and Night, Phases of the Moon, Use of Fossils, Changes in the Earth’s Surface and its changing life forms Physical Science – How forces affect the motion of an object, Properties of Matter and their changes, Energy’s various forms Life Science – Environmental changes, Animal adaptations and behavioral changes for survival in changing habitats, Food and the benefits of vitamins, minerals and exercise.

Social Studies Main Focus North Carolina- Past and Present Cultures Government Economy Regions Communities

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