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Grade 4 Math Curriculum Framework
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
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Solve word problems using multiplication and division and use drawings and equations to show my work.
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Solve multistep word problems using the four operations and drawings, and am able to interpret their remainders.
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Show problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown variables.
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Analyze an answer to determine if it is reasonable and makes sense (using mental computation and estimation strategies).
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Tell all factor pairs and multiples for whole numbers between 1-100.
Numbers & Operations: Fractions
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Make and explain equivalent fractions.
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Compare two fractions with different numerators and denominators (determine which is greater than, less than, equal to, closer to 1, etc.)
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Break up fractions into smaller fractional parts (3/8= 1/8+1/8+1/8) (3/8=1/8+2/8)
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Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers (using pictures, tools and equations).
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Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number.
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Convert fractions to decimals with denominators of 10 and 100, and I can make a fraction into a decimal number.
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Compare two decimals numbers in the hundredths using (greater than, less than, equal to).
Numbers & Operations: Base Ten
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Identify the value of a digit based on its place value.
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Read and write multi-digit whole numbers in many forms (base ten numerals, number names and expanded form).
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Round multi-digit whole numbers to any place.
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Easily add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers.
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Multiply two multi-digit numbers.
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Explain the multiplication process using equations, rectangular arrays and/or area models.
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Find the answer (with remainders) and explain division problems with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors.
Measurement & Data
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Know the different sizes of measurement units within each unit system. (km-mcm; hr-min-sec; lb-oz; l-ml; kg-g).
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Express measurements by converting larger units into smaller units.
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Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances.
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Use the four operations to solve word problems involving intervals of time.
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Use the four operations to solve word problems involving liquid volumes and masses of objects.
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Use the four operations to solve word problems involving simple fractions or decimals.
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Represent measurement quantities using diagrams (number line, bar graph, etc.)
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Apply the perimeter formula for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
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Apply the area formula for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
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Know the concept of angle measurements, and can measure angles.
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Grade 4 Literacy Curriculum Framework
Literature
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Use what I know and give examples from the text to support an inference
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Summarize the text
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Tell who is narrating the story (ie. first person, third person)
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Compare and contrast themes and topics
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Compare and contrast 2 or more characters, settings or events
Informational Text
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Use what I know and give examples from the text to support an inference
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Summarize the text in my own words
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Explain what happened, when it happened and why
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Use text features (graphs, captions, charts, pictures and headings)
Foundational Skills
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Use prefixes, suffixes, roots and bases to read
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Read the way I talk with expression
Writing
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Write an opinion essay with an introduction, reasons supported by facts and details, and a concluding statement
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Write a narrative essay include an introduction of the characters and the situation, dialogue and sensory details to convey experiences, transition words to manage the sequence of events and a conclusion
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Write an informative essay and research papers that include a clear topic, organized paragraphs with supporting details and examples, related vocabulary and a conclusion
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Plan, revise and edit my writing
Speaking and Listening
Language
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Write a complete sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation
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Write a sentence and the subject and verb agree
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Identify and use similes
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Identify and use metaphors
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Identify and use idioms
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Give examples of synonyms and antonyms
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Use strategies to read unknown words
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Use science vocabulary to explain what I know
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Use social studies vocabulary to explain what I know
Grade 4 Curriculum Resources
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McGraw-Hill: My Math curriculum books and on-line
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Collaborative Classrooms: Making Meaning
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National Geographic Magazine
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No Excuse Words chart
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Guided Reading Library of leveled student texts
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Online Resources:
Shurley English and Grammar
IXL Math
Xtra Math
Readworks.org
Spelling City
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Grade 4 Instructional Practices
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Shared, guided, one-on-one conferences with literacy instruction
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IDR (Independent Daily Reading practice)
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Use of Leveled books matched to readers
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Technology: class projector and student Chromebooks
Summer Reading Suggestions for Kids Going into Fifth Grade
Sports Stories
- Baseball Fever by Johanna Hurwitz
- Benjy the Football Hero by Jean Van Leeuwen
- Bobby Baseball by Robert Kimmel Smith
- Dog on Third Base by Constance Hiser
- Gold Medal Rider by Bonnie Bryant
- Tall Man in the Pivot by Matt Christopher (There are many other sports stories by this author)
Series Books
- The Babysitter's Club by Ann M. Martin
- Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Goosebumps by R. L. Stine
- The Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon
- Marvin Redpost series Louis Sachar
- Nancy Drew Mysteries by Carolyn Keene
- A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
- The Stories that Julian Tells by Ann Cameron
- The Sisters Grimm Series by Michael Buckley
Other Fiction Books
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
- How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell
- James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Nonfiction Books
- Scholastic True or False (series) by Melvin and Gilda Berger
- Scholastic Who Was____? (biography series) by various authors
- Any other nonfiction books at your child's level are great for summer reading
Grade 4 Online Resources for Parents and Students