Religion: In addition to following the liturgical year, fourth-grade students continue Sacrament preparation by studying the Ten Commandments and the Rosary, including a project in which students make their own Rosary and the Beatitudes.
Classes require four-yearly Mass Reflections.
Textbooks: Alive in Christ
| Social-Emotional Learning: Led by our Social Worker, students will be focusing on the theme RESPECT: Respect & Responsibility, Empathy, Self-Control/Sincerity/Service, Patience, Equity vs. Equality/Ethics, Character/Compassion, and Trust.
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Language Arts & Reading: We utilize the integrated Wonders program, which includes phonics, rich literature, guided reading, spelling, and writing activities. The reading anthology offers complex text that emphasizes new skills.
Leveled texts provide students with the opportunity to read at their individual instructional levels, ensuring that we meet the needs of all students. The classroom teacher meets with individuals in leveled groups and differentiated readers.
Fourth graders learn vocabulary and literacy skills to build a background in other domain subjects, which facilitates transitioning from “learning to read,” to “reading to learn.” Students use their close reading skills to decipher complex text selections. They focus on developing the 5-step writing process for paragraph composition, applying rules in projects across the written curriculum. Teachers encourage public speaking projects.
Textbooks: Wonders, Wonders Reading Anthology, Wonders Reading/Writing Workshop, Word Wisdom
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Mathematics:The 4th grade math program utilizes a variety of teaching tools such as direct instruction, individual and partner-oriented work, cooperative groups, and special projects. Teachers level students in a flexible group.
SOSM will supplement targeted instruction with iReady.
Textbooks: enVision Math, iReady
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Science: Fourth graders engage in four units of in-depth study: Rocks and Minerals (Earth Science), Microworlds (Life Science), Electric Circuits (Physical Science), and Energy Works (Physical Science). Students observe, reflect on, and participate in inquiry-based activities based on the Amplify Science curriculum in adherence to the Next Generation Science Standards.
Textbooks: Amplify Science
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Social Studies: Students learn about the four major regions of the United States. They apply map skills, study world geography, and receive introductory lessons on U.S. history starting with Native Americans.
Textbooks: Social Studies Alive
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| Technology: SOSM assigns Chromebooks to every student in fourth grade.
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