Grade 4

Reading
Implementation of phonics strategies
Analysis of vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, comparisons, analogies, multiple meanings)
Application of comprehension skills
Identification of literary elements
Analysis of poetry
Practice of inference skills
Visualization, recall, and retell of stories
Application of character study throughout texts
Identification and analysis of nonfiction texts
Stress on the importance of setting in a story

Language Arts
Continued practice of cursive handwriting
Continued development of knowledge and application of spelling patterns (Words Their Way)
Expansion of understanding of parts of speech
Incorporation of the writing process throughout all writing units
Practice in brainstorming, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing
Application of capitalization and punctuation while editing
Implementation of multiple revision strategies to enhance writing
Development of the foundations to write a five-paragraph essay
 
Math
Focus on place value to solidify number sense
Application of place value to whole numbers, decimals, money
Application of rounding/estimating
Practice in computation in all four operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Expansion of fractions
Measurement of length, area, volume, weight, mass, etc. with metric units
Application of knowledge of plane and solid geometry
Focus on tape diagrams to solve word problems

Social Studies / History
Application of map skills and vocabulary
Exploration of Native American U.S. regions, Colonial America, and Immigration
Creation and use of timelines
Analysis of charts and graphs
Development of research skills (note-taking, outlining, writing)
Exploration of different methods of test preparation
Focus on social skills for group projects

Science
Focus on scientific method
Focus on lab safety
Introduction to scientific tools (microscopes)
Introduction to controls and variables
Focus on real-world connections
Application of scientific vocabulary
Fostering of critical thinking
Application of metric units
Focus on organization/neatness
Use of technology to produce graphs and charts
Introduction to test preparation techniques
Practice in test-taking skills
Exploration of energy and motion
Exploration of Earth’s features and natural hazards
Exploration of plants and animal structures
Exploration of human body systems

Spanish
Exposure to cultural activities and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries
Continued emphasis on building writing and conversational skills
Development of awareness of language structure — exchange personal information in Spanish
Development of awareness of gender and number agreement
Opportunities to build vocabulary

Art
Coordination of art history with social studies and geography curriculums
Emphasis on multimedia experiences
Continued emphasis on elements and principles of design in an interdisciplinary curriculum
Introduction to new creative techniques and processes in multi-colored printmaking, pen and ink, calligraphy, portraiture and sculpture

Music
Development and application of previously learned skills
Introduction of the sixteenth note
Introduction to handbells
Practice in reading music
Practice in use of Orff instruments
Discussion of cultural contexts of performance music

Technology
Practice and development of previously learned skills
Emphasis on proper keyboarding
Use of Google Workspace programs for cross-curricular projects
Creation of multimedia projects
Use of technology to solve problems including using 3D models
Introduction to Gmail (create, send, receive, open, add attachments)
Focus on computer science

Physical Education
Focus on understanding and application of rules and skills strategies of team sports played in Middle School
Emphasis on locomotor skills, spatial awareness and rhythmic activities
Participation in a variety of games
Emphasis on fair play, sportsmanship and safety
Lead-up games and adaptations of each team sport are introduced
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Main Campus: PK4 - Gr. 8
Gulf Stream Campus

3600 Gulf Stream Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: 561.276.5225   Fax: 561.276.7115

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Delray Beach Campus

2515 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: 561.278.7735