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Fourth Grade Curriculum
SELECTED GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS FOR
FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS Bulleted (¥) items are examples of
fourth grade expectations, but do not represent the entire curriculum. READING Selects and reads a variety of text ¥ Reads a variety of genre including
fiction, non-fiction and poetry ¥ Interprets charts, maps, graphs,
timelines ¥ Recognizes format variations in text Applies strategies and skills ¥ Sets purpose for reading ¥ Adjusts rate for purpose and text
difficulty ¥ Rereads and reads ahead ¥ Uses dictionary, atlas and encyclopedia ¥ Categorizes information using graphic
organizer ¥ Uses a variety of strategies to build
vocabulary Reads independently ¥ Summarizes what has been read
independently ¥ Keeps a record of reading ¥ Identifies strengths and needs as a
reader Demonstrates comprehension in oral and
written reading response ¥ Summarizes reading ¥ Makes inferences about similarities in
characters across text ¥ Identifies point of view ¥ Differentiates fact from opinion ¥ Identifies authors purpose ¥ Explains similarities and differences
among text WRITING Uses information from a variety of
sources ¥ Locates information using library system ¥ Uses variety of reference materials ¥ Compiles and prepares simple
bibliography Spelling ¥ Makes few errors in high frequency words ¥ Uses dictionary/spell checker ¥ Uses variety of spelling strategies
(phonics, endings, syllables) Writes neatly ¥ Uses correct letter formation and
consistent spacing and size ¥ Writes legibly ¥ Uses cursive Speaks effectively for a variety
of purposes and audiences ¥ Participates in small group presentation ¥ Presents an explanation speech ¥ Paraphrases and orally summarizes Listens actively ¥ Listens to distinguish fact from fiction ¥ Restates and responds to what has been
said MATH Number Sense ¥ Converts decimals to fractional
equivalents (e.g., .25=1/4) ¥ Compares and orders fractions with like
and unlike denominators ¥ Apply equalities and inequalities of
whole numbers from 0 to 100,000 Algebraic Concepts ¥ Using a variable (y) solves addition,
subtraction or multiplication Problems (e.g., if y x 3 = 9 and y
x 4 = 12 then y = 3) ¥ Using a T-chart explain how the change
in one quantity is related to A change in another ¥ Demonstrate balance and equality in an
equation Statistics and Probability ¥ Collect and display data using line, dot
plots, circle, bar graphs or pictographs ¥ Determines median, mode, range and mean ¥ Determine and describe the number of
outcomes obtained from a variety of chance devices Geometry ¥ Define, describe and identify
similarity, congruence and symmetry ¥ Use vocabulary and show examples
of: parallel, perpendicular, intersecting lines, angles, rays ¥ Measure sides and perimeters of
geometric shapes and determine area using standard units Measurement ¥ Find the area of rectangular regions
without using a formula (e.g., counting squares, using arrays) ¥ Describe and use units for measuring
length, area, volume, capacity and temperature in U.S. Customary and metric units ¥ Measure the length of objects to the
nearest half inch and nearest centimeter Computation ¥ Demonstrate addition and subtraction of
proper fractions and mixed numerals ¥ Multiply two digits by two digits and
three digits by one digit with regrouping ¥ Division of three digits by one digit with
remainders SCIENCE Scientific Investigation ¥ Asks testable questions ¥ Collects data ¥ Displays and discusses result Physical Science ¥ Describes the properties of water, the
water cycle, landforms shaped by water erosion and why Water is a conserved natural resource in
Colorado Life Science ¥ Describes how Colorado wildlife is
adapted to specific life zone ecosystems Earth and Space Science ¥ Compares, contrasts, and quantifies
EarthÕs characteristics as a planet to other planets in our solar System Technology and Careers ¥ Identifies careers related to each of
the three investigations ¥ Identifies technology used in their
daily life Science as a particular way of knowing ¥ Predicts future events based upon
observable patterns SOCIAL STUDIES History ¥ Places in chronological order
significant people, groups, and events In the history of Colorado in
various ways Geography ¥ Investigates the influence of the
geography of Colorado on the Following: settlement, use
of resources and economic growth Civics ¥ Identifies various examples of
government prior to statehood Economics ¥ Describes the Òboom and bustÓ economy of
Colorado *Culture is integrated into all
standards PHYSICAL EDUCATION Demonstrates skills and applies concepts ¥ Locomotion/Rhythm: Performs
jumping skills (e.g. tinkling skills, Chinese jump ropes, jump bands) ¥ Body Management: Transfers weight
from feet to hands combined With rolling, balance, and
locomotors movements ¥ Manipulative: Utilizes manipulative
skills in a small game
situation (E.g. catching,
throwing, volleying, striking, kicking, dry |
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