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4th Grade: Ms. Charlie Antalek
There is definitely a faster pace for teaching in the 4th grade, which will be both exciting and challenging for your child. It's not unusual for lessons in social studies, math, reading, and science to be taught in 30- to 45-minute blocks. In addition, all subjects are taught “across the curriculum,” using reading, writing, and math to enhance lessons in other academic subjects. Your child will be expected to accomplish the following over the course of the school year:
Reading
- Produce projects demonstrating reading comprehension (for example, a book report, poster, diorama, skit, mobile, or book jacket)
- Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction
- Ask and answer critical questions about characters and plot that explore similarities, contrasts, and hypothetical scenarios
- Integrate reading skills with science, social studies, and math
- Read aloud in order to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency
Writing and Verbal Communication
- Refine cursive handwriting (longhand)
- Take notes from reference materials and organize them
- Complete longer research assignments, ranging from 3 to 4 pages, supplemented by illustrations (such as graphs or pictures) and at least three outside sources (for example, books, newspapers, and encyclopedias)
- Use higher-level vocabulary words, including synonyms and antonyms
- Polish written assignments through revision; correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling mistakes
- Participate in group or team projects
Math
- Practice long division with double-digit divisors
- Practice multiplication with two- and three-digit numbers
- Begin work with fractions and decimals
- Calculate perimeter and averages
- Know when and how to incorporate various mathematical operations during problem solving
- Understand that there is more than one way to solve a math problem
- Become more proficient at “mental math”
Science
- Explore why something happens — for example, why do planets revolve around the sun, or why do plants grow when they are watered?
- Analyze, predict, observe, and think scientifically
- Explain how an answer to a scientific question is found
History and Social Studies
- Know New York State history, from learning the state motto to understanding what life was like for the state’s founding settlers
- Identify branches of the U.S. government
- Know key events and dates studied in New York State history
- Be proficient in New York State geography
Requirements:
-All students are required to independently read 25 books by the end of
the year
-All students take the NYS ELA, Math, and Science examinations
-Students will be creating a variety of projects in science and social
studies including academic songs, dioramas, clay artifacts, power point presentations, academic games, and more.
Some recommended websites:
Math:
www.multiplication.com
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/
www.coolmath4kids.com
www.funbrain.com/numbers
Spelling:
www.spellingcity.com
Test Preparation:
www.nysed.gov
Science/Social Studies:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/
www.scholasticnews.com
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