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**Fourth Grade Curriculum**

** Religion :** By deepening their understanding of God’s laws for us and Jesus’ teachings, the students will learn about how to live as Catholic Christians. Within our school and classroom communities, we will share the light of Jesus every day by living the virtues and beatitudes.

** Math :** Fourth grade math focuses on three critical areas: developing understanding and fluency with multi-digit multiplication, and developing understanding of dividing to find quotients involving multi-digit dividends; developing an understanding of fraction equivalence, addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, and multiplication of fractions by whole numbers; understanding that geometric figures can be analyzed and classified based on their properties, such as having parallel sides, perpendicular sides, particular angle measures and symmetry. ~ Common Core Standards

** ELA :** Students will build knowledge, gain insights, explore possibilities, and broaden their perspective as they read a diverse array of classic and contemporary literature and challenging informational text in a range of topics. They will participate in literature circles to discuss and respond to their reading. Fourth grade students will learn to write logical arguments based on sound reasoning, conduct research, and present information, ideas, and evidence through listening and speaking as well as through media.

**Social Studies** : It’s all about our great state of Pennsylvania! Our young citizens of the Commonwealth will study Pennsylvania’s geography, history, people, and government. 

** Science :** The LabLearner program provides opportunities for the students to conduct hands-on science investigations. Fourth grade cells include Microscopes and Magnification, Ecosystems and Adaptations, Forms of Energy, Matter and Chemistry, and Nutrition.

********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** = ‍Each of our ELA themes begins with an essential question. Every lesson, every activity, every instructional decision within the theme is designed to move the students toward being able to answer the essential question. For parents, the essential question throughout the school year is "How can I help my child be successful in school?" Here are some tips: = > == ‍**Structure a time and a place for homework and study. In a positive way, help your child understand that schoolwork is his/her #1 priority and responsibility. Homework/study should take 45 minutes to an hour a day.** == > == ‍Check our class blog every day for information about homework, projects, tests, etc. Students have ample time to write down their homework, but I often elaborate on what to study; etc. on the blog. == > == ‍**Encourage independence, but monitor your child's homework. Do not accept work that is carelessly or incompletely done. For now, please sign your child's homework and homework book.** == > == ‍**Read with your child. Students will have reading assignments for homework to prepare for participation in literature circles. Talk with your child about the reading. Some children may need you to read with them to help with comprehension. Encourage your child to use precise vocabulary and good grammar in speaking.** == > == ‍**Help your child make connections between what they learn in school and the real world. They can measure to prepare a recipe or complete a project, use math to budget for a family trip or save for something special, apply writing skills to write cards, letters and emails, or keep a journal. If your family is traveling, let your child do some computer research to find some interesting information about where you are going to share with the family.** == > == ‍**Monitor your child's computer use and make sure it is being used in a positive, safe way.** == > == **Communicate your concerns and questions and know that while I don't always have all the answers, I am always ready to listen and try to help. I believe that every child can succeed and that together we can make it happen!** ==