Performance Checklist4th GradeDr. Sue Shook

Listed below is the curriculum that all 4th grade students will receive during the 4th 9 weeks period of instruction. A grade of 70% and above is passing. The grading also applies to the two projects listed:

English Language Arts

  • Write a personal narrative and expository piece.
  • Identify and use properly nouns, verbs and adjectives.
  • Apply six traits of writing.
  • Write poetry in different forms.
  • Write responses to literary or expository texts.
  • Apply the writing process
/ Reading
Explain and summarize:
  • Poetry
  • Fables
  • Legends
  • Myths
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Science

Demonstrating Safe Practices

Physical properties of matter

Comparing mixtures and solutions

Differentiating different forms of energy (mechanical, sound, light, electrical, heat/thermal

Social Studies

  • Geographic tools
  • Texas Regions
  • Texas cities, climate, landforms and population from past and present
  • Texas economy
  • American Indian tribes in Texas
  • European exploration such as Lipan Apache, Karankawa, Caddo
  • American Indian groups in Texas such as Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, Alabama-Coushatta, and Kickapoo
  • Spanish settlements and Catholic mission in Texas
  • Explorers, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco, Coronado and Rene Cavelier
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Mathematics

  • Place value through the millions
  • Addition and subtraction
  • Round whole number to nearest ten, hundred or thousand
  • Place value using decimals, tenths and hundredths including money
  • Points on a number line using decimals
  • Interpreting bar graphs
  • Two digit times two digit multiplication
  • Solve word problems with multiplications
/ Health
  • Describe the qualities of a good friend.
  • Understand Conflict Resolution.
  • Explain advantages of setting short and long term goals.
  • Describe steps in decision making and problem solving

Projects

  • Technology Project: Students will create a Texas “Poster” using Publish of the Regions and Native Americans (map key, compass rose) The poster will include a bar graph created through excel showing numerical data about Texas
  • Take home project: The students will create Science Fair Project, present in classroom and participate in the Campus Science Fair

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I have read the 1st 9 weeks Performance Checklist and understand the requirements for my child. I also understand that I may contact the teacher at anytime regarding my child’s academic progress.

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Student’s NameDate

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date