SYNOPSIS OF FOURTH GRADE CURRICULUM

 

 

 

Read complete descriptions of what to expect as far as homework, testing, grades and goals.  You may scroll down the page to see all subjects, or click on a bookmark to go to a specific topic. 

Bible    reading    math    Language/Writing    spelling    history    Science    penmanship    homework     Resource classes      

BIBLE: Fourth grade Bible is the most important time of the day.  It is the first subject taught each day presenting the Bible through the telling of the stories of the Old and New Testaments as Bible hymns, choruses, praise and worship prepare the heart, soul, and mind of each student.. Creation, Adam, Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, the life of Christ, and the ministry of the Apostle Paul all present a life of faith in Christ.  Memorization of the Books of the Bible and several Scripture passages, as well as Sword Drills, reinforce the daily lessons.  Bible tests are given over the instruction of this Bible material.

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READING: Fourth graders read as a class most days of the week.  In addition to readers containing a variety of stories, students have additional reading to increase their speed and comprehension.  Book reports are given on several of the books read.  Fourth graders read two novels, Song of the Brook and Saved at Sea.  Grades are given in oral reading and for homework comprehension.  Fourth graders need 12.5 Accelerated Reader points to make their quarterly goal.

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MATH: Fourth graders continue to learn the fundamentals of traditional math through the Saxon  Math.  Daily speed drills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division instill speed and accuracy in the students.  Daily lessons emphasize mental math and practice concepts from preceding lessons.  Nightly homework further reinforces the lessons taught each day with weekly quizzes and tests evaluating the students’ comprehension.

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LANGUAGE/WRITING: Fourth grade language uses the Shurley method.  It is a whole language approach that is a fun rhythmic way of learning parts of speech and sentence structure.  Jingles that define linguistic terminology make learning language basics fun.  There are daily drills and weekly tests.  Language goes hand in hand with writing.  The students use skills learned in language to write expositive and narrative, as well as poetic, pieces.  Grading for writing is based on organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice, ideas, conventions, and presentation. 

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HISTORY: The History of Our United States is studied each day throughout the year.  It includes an overview of our country’s history, from the early explorations of the New World to the present, as well as many geography and map study skills.  Key documents in our country’s history and facts about our states/capitals and presidents are memorized.  A 6-week study of Florida history includes making a Florida state notebook.  A weekend trip to the first successful settlement in the United States, St. Augustine, is the highlight of fourth grade.  A Geography Maps and Review Book enhances the study of our nation’s history.  Tests are given approximately every two weeks with various quizzes in between.

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SCIENCE: Students study Understanding God’s World daily for the first 27 weeks of the school year.  Fourth graders study insects, plants, birds, matter, energy, geology, oceanography, and astronomy.  An activity book and colorful teaching charts further enhance the students’ study.  Developing Good Health is taught the last 9 weeks of the school year.  Students learn about their bones, muscles, respiratory system, teeth, skin, etc.  Helpful worksheets enhance this study of health.  Tests are given approximately every two weeks with various quizzes in between.

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