Download - Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum Night
Welcome to 4th Grade Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum NightCurriculum Night
Welcome to 4th Grade Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum NightCurriculum Night
Presented by Mr. West & Mrs. Williams
Presented by Mr. West & Mrs. Williams
Teacher IntroductionsTeacher Introductions
Mr. West www.tempeschools.org/webpages/pw
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Mrs. Williams
Mr. West www.tempeschools.org/webpages/pw
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Mrs. Williams
Common Core StandardsCommon Core Standards
Newly adopted this year and making necessary transitions.
Common Core = Less standards but more in-depth and higher order thinking.
http://www.corestandards.org/
Newly adopted this year and making necessary transitions.
Common Core = Less standards but more in-depth and higher order thinking.
http://www.corestandards.org/
Curriculum MapsCurriculum Maps
What is a curriculum map?
How does it guide the instruction?
What is a curriculum map?
How does it guide the instruction?
Responsibility ShiftResponsibility Shift
4th grade is the year of changes
Students become more independent and responsible for their own actions
Academic rigor and pace increases
4th grade is the year of changes
Students become more independent and responsible for their own actions
Academic rigor and pace increases
Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule Daily Bite Subjects:
Reading (Spalding) Science Math Writing Social Studies
Specials: Twice a week: Music, PE, & Computers Once a week: Library
Art and technology taught within subject matter
Daily Bite Subjects:
Reading (Spalding) Science Math Writing Social Studies
Specials: Twice a week: Music, PE, & Computers Once a week: Library
Art and technology taught within subject matter
Lesson FormatsLesson Formats Powerpoints and/or manipulatives to
provide key information and visuals Notebooks (wirebound or
composition) Table of contents Interactive diagrams, cut outs, etc. Teacher modeled note taking Independent practice Checked/graded weekly
All other assignments submitted separately
Powerpoints and/or manipulatives to provide key information and visuals
Notebooks (wirebound or composition) Table of contents Interactive diagrams, cut outs, etc. Teacher modeled note taking Independent practice Checked/graded weekly
All other assignments submitted separately
ReadingReading
Curriculum based on Common Core Standards and 4th Grade Curriculum Map
Spelling based on Spalding program Grammar taught within reading and
writing Reader’s Workshop: idioms, fables,
folktales, poetry, and myths Students will also participate in a few
Novel Studies throughout the year (whole class and/or small group)
Curriculum based on Common Core Standards and 4th Grade Curriculum Map
Spelling based on Spalding program Grammar taught within reading and
writing Reader’s Workshop: idioms, fables,
folktales, poetry, and myths Students will also participate in a few
Novel Studies throughout the year (whole class and/or small group)
Reading MaterialsReading Materials
WritingWriting
Curriculum based on Common Core Standards and 4th Grade Curriculum Map
Students learn to write by using a Writer’s Notebook to generate ideas and take notes on different writing strategies
Students write a variety of texts, including memoir, fiction, non-fiction, and literary analysis
Curriculum based on Common Core Standards and 4th Grade Curriculum Map
Students learn to write by using a Writer’s Notebook to generate ideas and take notes on different writing strategies
Students write a variety of texts, including memoir, fiction, non-fiction, and literary analysis
MathMath
Curriculum based on Common Core Standards and 4th and 5th grade Curriculum Map
Harcourt math books used as supplement
Students will be split into two groups based on NWEA Math test results(Letters will go home tomorrow)
Expect math homework daily unless a test was given that day (Reteach and Practice)
Curriculum based on Common Core Standards and 4th and 5th grade Curriculum Map
Harcourt math books used as supplement
Students will be split into two groups based on NWEA Math test results(Letters will go home tomorrow)
Expect math homework daily unless a test was given that day (Reteach and Practice)
MathMath
Five Easy Steps (FES) Program: Daily Math Review
Mental Math 3 Different Concept Problems Error Analysis Reflection
Problem Solving Poster Friday Multi-step problem Independent and Small Group Mathematical reasoning/discourse
Five Easy Steps (FES) Program: Daily Math Review
Mental Math 3 Different Concept Problems Error Analysis Reflection
Problem Solving Poster Friday Multi-step problem Independent and Small Group Mathematical reasoning/discourse
Social StudiesSocial Studies Curriculum based on AZ State
Standards and 4th grade Curriculum Map (Common Core standards in development)
Main focus AZ History Textbook, The Arizona Story, by
AZ Historical society Students will take a field trip
relating to social studies: Arizona State Capitol
Curriculum based on AZ State Standards and 4th grade Curriculum Map (Common Core standards in development)
Main focus AZ History Textbook, The Arizona Story, by
AZ Historical society Students will take a field trip
relating to social studies: Arizona State Capitol
ScienceScience Curriculum based on
Common Core Standards and 4th grade curriculum map
Major focus: Weather, Living Things, Magnetism and Electricity, Earth’s Processes, and The Scientific Method
Curriculum based on Common Core Standards and 4th grade curriculum map
Major focus: Weather, Living Things, Magnetism and Electricity, Earth’s Processes, and The Scientific Method
Specialized Study Program (SSP)
Specialized Study Program (SSP)
After lunch (Mon – Thurs) Small group instruction PACE students attend PACE at this
time twice a week Develop/practice skills Catch up on current class work
After lunch (Mon – Thurs) Small group instruction PACE students attend PACE at this
time twice a week Develop/practice skills Catch up on current class work
HomeworkHomework Monday through Thursday (minimum of 40 min.) Daily assignments:
read for 20 minutes (sign reading log) 1 reading graphic organizer 1 spelling graphic organizer (use weekly spelling list) 1 page of math (reteach and/or practice)
If students do not finish their in-class work, this may become homework as well in order to not have missing or late assignments.
Occasionally, there may be long term projects that students need to work on at home (i.e. book report etc.).
Monday through Thursday (minimum of 40 min.) Daily assignments:
read for 20 minutes (sign reading log) 1 reading graphic organizer 1 spelling graphic organizer (use weekly spelling list) 1 page of math (reteach and/or practice)
If students do not finish their in-class work, this may become homework as well in order to not have missing or late assignments.
Occasionally, there may be long term projects that students need to work on at home (i.e. book report etc.).
PRIDE ProgramPRIDE Program In-class monetary system: “Ledgers” Blue PRIDE tickets exchanged for ledger
money (1 ticket = $10) Students are paid for class work,
homework, class jobs, good behavior etc. Students lose money for not showing
PRIDE. Students purchase extra supplies from a
class store (donations are appreciated). Students learn to budget and pay rent
monthly for using desks, chairs, and textbooks.
In-class monetary system: “Ledgers” Blue PRIDE tickets exchanged for ledger
money (1 ticket = $10) Students are paid for class work,
homework, class jobs, good behavior etc. Students lose money for not showing
PRIDE. Students purchase extra supplies from a
class store (donations are appreciated). Students learn to budget and pay rent
monthly for using desks, chairs, and textbooks.
How to succeed in 4th grade:How to succeed in 4th grade: Be willing to take risks in learning
Be responsible
Be organized
Participate in class
Use time wisely
Make homework a priority
Be willing to take risks in learning
Be responsible
Be organized
Participate in class
Use time wisely
Make homework a priority