Transcript Fourth Grade Curriculum - Loudoun County Public Schools

Mrs. Susan Dennison
Bachelor of Arts in History 1994
George Mason University
Master of Education (K-8) 1995
Marymount University
iWonder Smithsonian Graduate 2009
Gifted Education Post-Graduate Work
Educator since 1995 and LIFELONG LEARNER
Philosophy
•Positive Classroom Environment
•Differentiated Instruction
•Flexible Grouping
•High Expectations For ALL
•Project-Based Learning
•Road to Independent Thinking
RULES (P.B.I.S.)
Class Rules
School Rules
Playground Rules
Cafeteria Rules
Hallway Rules
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaeNSYJvrn0
Fourth Grade Extras
• Switching Classes
• P.E., Library, Art, Music
• Computer Lab & Tablets
• 4th Grade Jobs at MSE
• Clubs and Assemblies
• Family Life Education (F.L.E.)
• Field Trips and Visitations
• 3 Parties
Food in School
Please remember that in order to create a healthier
and safer environment for all students, Loudoun
County Public Schools guidelines prohibit sharing or
trading food in the school. While we appreciate that
birthdays and other special occasions are often
celebrated with food, but please support the
LCPS guidelines by finding other ways to recognize
these special days or saving your celebration for after
school. Your child should only eat what you pack at
home or the school cafeteria sells.
Homework
•Homework is independent practice of what is taught in class.
•“The Book”/ H.O.T. Card
•Independent Reading (Prepare for Book Talks)
•Math
•Word Study (Spelling and Word Work)
Fourth Grade Curriculum
English
•Guided Reading Groups
•The Daily 5: Independent Reading,
Reading with/to Others, Word Work, Listen
to Reading, and Writing
•Word Study, Grammar & Handwriting
•6-Traits and the Writing Process
•Oral Presentations and Book Talks
Fourth Grade Curriculum
Mathematics
• Problem solving
• Hands-On Equations
• Science Integration
• Vocabulary Enrichment
• Small Group Instruction
• Interactive Notebook/Writing in Math
Fourth Grade Curriculum
Science
•Investigations and STEM Labs
•Watersheds and Natural Resources
•Astronomy
•Magnetism and Electricity
•Weather
•Force, Motion & Energy
•Living Processes and Systems (Plants/Animals)
Fourth Grade Curriculum
Social Studies
•Virginia Geography
•Virginia’s Native People
•English Colonization
•Conflicts: Fr.&In., American Revolution, Civil War
•Founding a New Nation and Documents
•Important Issues: Slavery to Civil Rights
•Changes in Virginia to Present Day
Fourth Grade Curriculum
Technology
•Independent Investigative Method
for Research (IIM)
•ST Math and Reading Eggs
•Chrome Books & iPads
•Publishing in MS Word
•Presentations, Podcasts & Videos
Assessment Practices
How might the Siege of Yorktown turned out for the Continentals
if the French not been involved?
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Higher-Level Reasoning
and Problem-Solving
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Basic Comprehension
and
Recall
Where was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War fought?
Learning Progression
Aiming for the Learning Target!
FORMATIVE
SUMMATIVE
4: Exceeds the Standard
3: Meets the Standard
2: Progressing Toward the Standard
1: Below the Standard
Communication
Weekly Newsletters: 4th Grade Happenings
Webpage
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 571-252-2380
Notes in the agenda
E-Alerts from Classroom Messenger
Behavior and Academic Alerts from ClassDOJO
Papers From School
• The “Boomerang” folder has pockets
labeled for your convenience: “Return to
School” and “Keep at Home.” It should be
viewed nightly, along with the Agenda.
• The RED folder is only for graded papers
and can be viewed weekly.
• All of these things are hole-punched and
stored in the BIG BINDER.
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