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RELIGION |
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(Religion Books, Inc.
www.religionbooks.com) |
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Fourth graders will learn
through stories, activities, Scripture, prayer,
discussion and reflection about their Catholic faith.
Catholic values are discussed and integrated in all
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The focus is on: |
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God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit |
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Planning, assisting in liturgy and other
forms of worship |
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The sacraments |
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Service |
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Liturgical seasons |
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Morality |
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Church structure |
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LANGUAGE ARTS |
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(Language
Books,
Inc. www.languagebooks.com) |
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READING/LITERATURE |
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Children through the series
experience authentic literature in the form of poetry,
folktales, nonfiction, fiction, fantasies and plays.
Reading fluency will develop and improve as students are
presented with the following skills: |
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Understanding cause and effect |
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Understanding plot |
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Identifying figurative language |
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Sequencing events of a story |
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Analyzing details |
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Using context clues and other resources
to enhance vocabulary |
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Identifying the characteristics of
fiction |
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Starting the author's purpose |
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Creating graphic organizers |
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Self-correct while reading |
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Interpret pronunciation key and
diacritical marks in a dictionary or glossary |
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WRITING |
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Fourth grade students use
writing to convey meaning. Students will: |
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Write legibly using cursive |
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Write multiple sequential paragraphs on
a given topic |
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Apply grammar and mechanics - parts of
speech, tenses, punctuation |
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Construct an outline |
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Use the writing process including
pre-writing |
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Write multiple forms - narrative,
descriptive and persuasive essays, book reviews |
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LISTENING/SPEAKING |
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Students in fourth grade will
listen for understanding, follow directions, and respond
appropriately to the speaker. Students will use
acquired language and vocabulary to express opinions.
They will: |
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Present material orally |
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Make presentations to individuals and
small groups |
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Participate in small and large group
discussion |
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Express ideas clearly when speaking |
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give a "how-to" speech |
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MATHEMATICS |
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(Math Books, Inc.
www.mathbooks.com) |
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Fourth grade students acquire
knowledge of mathematics and the ability to apply math
skills to solve problems through the use of the text
from Math Books, Inc., extended activities, and hands-on
experiences. The publisher offers information and
activities at their website www.mathbooksinc.com. |
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Students will: |
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Identify place value |
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Identify, describe and compare
relationships of points and lines |
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Multiply and divide two, three, and four
digit numbers |
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Describe and use patterns |
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Add and subtract fractions |
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Use decimals with the four operations |
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Measure and compare units of length,
capacity and weight |
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Compare and construct geometric shapes |
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Graph and explain data |
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Solve problems with one variable |
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Demonstrate problem solving strategies |
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| SOCIAL
STUDIES |
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(Social
Studies, Inc. www.socialstudiesbooks.com) |
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Fourth grade students will acquire
social and cultural understanding of the world around
them. |
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Focus will be: |
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Immigration |
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Regions of the U.S. |
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Geography/map skills |
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government |
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Illinois history |
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Meeting needs through goods and services |
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| SCIENCE |
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(Science Books, Inc.
www.sciencebooks.com) |
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Students use concrete,
hands-on experiences to understand science in the
physical and natural world around them. They learn
through observing, predicting, questioning and
explaining. |
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Students will study: |
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Explain relationship of living things to
their environment |
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Describe characteristics of light and
sound |
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Describe and use simple electrical
circuit |
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Identify and classify rocks |
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Identify effects of water on rock cycles |
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Identify constellations |
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Describe factors affecting ecosystems |
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| PHYSICAL
EDUCATION |
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Students learn and explore
factors that affect a healthy lifestyle. |
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Fourth graders will: |
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Maintain personal fitness |
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Develop muscle strength, endurance and
flexibility |
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Use rules, safety and strategies of
sports and games |
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Demonstrate sportsmanship and
participation in sports and games |
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| ART |
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Children will have the
opportunity to express themselves in various art forms. |
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Students will: |
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Use elements and principles of art to
express ideas |
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Interpret artistic products and
experiences |
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Learn how art reflects and shapes
society and life |
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| MUSIC |
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In fourth grade students will
have an opportunity to participate in music activities
and to develop an appreciation for music. |
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Students will: |
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Sing in groups |
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Read basic musical notes |
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Distinguish various types of musical
instruments and elements |
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Learn a simple musical instrument |
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TECHNOLOGY |
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Students will: |
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Define a research topic through key word
searches |
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Combine text, use of other tools to
create a project |
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Use tool bar and menus for productivity
navigation |
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Create and use a database |
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Understand copyright violations |
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Create a multimedia presentation |
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