Fourth Grade Curriculum

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Fourth Grade Curriculum

• Mrs. Lonigros Class

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Communication

• E-mail julie.lonigro_at_fhsdschools.org
• E-mail is the best form of communication during
  the day. I will check my e-mail several times a
  day.
• I will send a weekly Remind 101 text. This will
  be in place of the standard paper newsletter. If
  you do not receive e-mai/textl, I will send home
  a printed copy.
• Daily reminders!
• Website http//fhsdinde.sharpschool.net
• The website is a very informative tool for
  building information and grade level information.
  Please check this weekly.

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Schedule

• 855-950 Daily Common Core Review Target
  Time
• 950-1200 ELA Readers and Writers Workshop
• Guided and Independent Reading (Content is
  imbedded)1200-100 Specials
• 105-115 Class Read Aloud
• 115-205 Recess/Lunch (Recess115-135 Lunch
  135-205) 
• 205-230 ELA Units Continued/Word Work
• 230-245 Math Intervention
• 245-330 Math- Envisions
• 330-400 Tech Time
• 400-405 Dismissal

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Daily Objective

• Students monitor their daily objectives as we go
  through their day. This allows students to know
  their learning objective. Clear targets allow for
  greater student achievement. It also allows
  students the knowledge to explain their learning
  to others.

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Specials

• Day 1
• Day 2
• Day 3

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Goal Setting/Target Time

• Quarterly, students and teachers will work
  together to set goals based on student assessment
  data.
• Students identified as developing expectations or
  not meeting expectations on common assessments
  will meet to be taught in a small group or
  one-on-one setting during Target Time. Students
  progress will be monitored closely to reach
  individual goals.
• Students meeting expectations or needing
  enrichment are working on individual tasks/goals
  or mentoring others.

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Curriculum

• The Fourth Grade team has developed a common
  pacing guide for all the curriculum and
  assessments throughout the year. Students are
  taught the same objectives and assessed at the
  same point of the year. Each teacher has her
  unique teaching style, but the objectives are the
  same. Student learning has increased through
  common assessments and expectations.

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Math

• Envisions Math
• This year we will be using a new math series.
• Students will have a text book and online
  access.
• Math Components
• Whole Group Discussion with note-taking
• Guided Practice
• Independent Practice
• Cooperative Learning/Enrichment Centers
• Reteaching/Intervention

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Math Common Core Curriculum
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Readers Workshop

• Reading Mini-lesson
• Students are taught whole group a reading
  strategy. The strategy is modeled and shown how
  to apply it to their own reading.
• Independent Reading
• Students have an Book Club text with daily
  assignments.
• Students also have independent Choice books.
• Guided Strategy Groups
• Students are pulled to work on reading strategies
  in small groups. Students have set goals and are
  working towards improving their reading.
• Students maintain a reading/writing binder.
  This holds their logs, goals, book club info,
  vocabulary, Daily reading skills practice,
  writing drafts, and completed writing projects.

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Writers Workshop

• Writers Workshop allows students to explore many
  aspects of writing. We use authentic literature
  as mentor text for student writing.
• Writers workshop includes
• Writing Process
• Grammar/Convention Practice
• Applied spelling
• Writing effectively to communicate

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Content Curriculum(Science, Social Studies,
Health)
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Missouri Government Plant and Animals Adaptions Westward Expansion Earth and landforms US Regions Energy Body Systems Safety
Content curriculum will be integrated into
reading and writing activities.
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Spelling

• Spelling lists are generated through common
  spelling patterns that students are expected to
  learn in 4th grade. These spelling patterns are
  studied and practiced throughout the week.
• Personal words come from students writing and
  missed words. These are words that each student
  needs to work on individually.
• Applied Words are words that follow the same
  spelling pattern, but are not studied. This is
  to assess the students ability to apply the
  spelling pattern.
• Spelling words are listed on the Independence
  website, under Fourth Grade.

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Homework

• Weekly practice
• 20 min of independent reading daily. Please
  monitor!
• Record a summary of weekly reading.
• Spelling
• Math practice
• ELA practice
• Spelling, Math, and ELA homework will be
• Online via the website www.scootpad.com.
  (Students who do not have home internet access
  will be given alternative written homework
  assignments and will be given time during Target
  Time to complete Scootpad assignments.)
• Homework is assigned on Friday and due the
  following Friday.
• Please review homework with your child. Some
  things may be difficult for your child and they
  will need your support. Talk through the process.

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Visit www.scootpad.com to explore the site.
Students will be taught how to use the site to
complete their homework. This is a great site
that is linked to the Common Core curriculum. It
will allow for new learning and review of
previous learned concepts. Students get instant
feedback. Students can extend their learning by
generating more assignments. This program allows
students to work at their own pace.
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Eagle Expectations
RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY HONESTY FRIENDSHIP
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Snack

• Students will be allowed to have a snack and
  drink in the morning. We have a late lunch, so a
  healthy breakfast and snack will be important.
• Birthday snacks are welcome. Please follow
  school policy by sending store purchased snacks.
  Cookie cakes are difficult and time consuming to
  cut in class. Please precut cakes or send
  alternative treats.

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Questions??