1. Welcome to Curriculum Night!
We’re glad you are here!
Please be sure to sign in on the table by the door.

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

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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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.

9. English Language Arts

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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.

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

21. Questions?