Welcome To
4 th Grade Curriculum Night!
2019 - 2020
The presentation will begin at 4:30.
Two 4
thGrade Teacher Teams
Mrs. Brody
ELA & Social Studies Mr. Cohon
Science & Math
Mrs. Rhoades
ELA & Social Studies Mrs. Kozubal
Science & Math We all teach Writing.
We all collaborate together!
Daily Schedule
(Depends on your Homeroom)
Mr. Cohon & Mrs. Kozubal
◈ Science
◈ Specials
◈ Math
◈ Lunch & Recess
◈ Writing
◈ RTI
◈ Switch to other classroom
◈ Social Studies
◈ Reading
Ms. Brody & Mrs. Rhoades
◈ Social Studies
◈ Specials
◈ Reading
◈ Lunch & Recess
◈ Writing
◈ RTI
◈ Switch to other classroom
◈ Science
◈ Math
Curriculum
State and National Learning Standards
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All text books and content taught
reflects the state of Arizona’s 4
thgrade standards. To view the actual
standards and learn more about the College and Career Readiness
Standards visit the Arizona Department of Education at
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www.ade.az.gov/standards/
English Language Arts
Language
Listening
& Speaking Writing
Reading
ELA LEARNING
REQUIREMENTS
● Skills are developed in the following areas:
○ Text-based comprehension and complexity - Content Vocabulary
○ Fluency and Prosody
○ Evidenced based responses
○ Independent reading is required both at home and at school.
Assignments based on the reading will be given at announced intervals.
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Based on the AZ College and Career Readiness standards for ELA, this
comprehensive program covers the reading, writing, speaking and listening and Language strands . Teachers implement Small Group
Instruction to ensure individual needs of students are addressed.
Writing:
• An emphasis on evidenced based writing with elaboration will be taught and practiced in class.
• “Write From the Beginning” will be implemented to teach students the following types of writing:
• narrative
• expository
• argumentative
• Writing will be incorporated in all academic subject areas including math, science and social studies.
Math
Eureka Math Lessons
● Start with Problem Set, which becomes notes
● Daily practice/homework from Monday through Thursday
○ Homework will vary
■ Matching Eureka Homework
■ a worksheet
■ completing the Problem Set
○ Homework is not graded, not collected, only practice for learning and checked in class
○ Please check Student Planner for homework assignment. (Also sent via Remind as a
backup plan)
○ Use the assignments and homework to review for weekly tests
● Weekly Quizzes are typically on Thursday
Eureka sheets are not posted online by us, but they are available. They will be given to the students to be kept in their binder.
Spiraling Math Skills
● Students will complete a daily review of previously learned math skills
● Weekly Skill Quiz is on Friday
Please check the 4th Grade Website for news and tests for the coming week.
Math Retakes
◈ Retakes will be available for students wishing to improve their knowledge and score on
Wednesday.
◈ Monday and Tuesday nights should be used to correct the poorly done assessment so that the child learns the required standard and improves their grade.
◈ In order to retake the math test, students will be required to correct and explain the errors on
lined paper and attach it to the original test.
◈ Corrected tests are due Wednesdays.
◈ The new grade will be entered in the gradebook.
◈ Final math assessments, no retakes.
Pictorial
Math Modules
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Place Value
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Multiplication and Division
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Fractions
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Decimals
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Metric Measurement
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Geometry
Help at Home
1.
Flash card drill
2.
Counting change
3.
Telling time from a non-digital clock
4.
Computer websites for math
5.
Dreambox
Dreambox
We have a wonderful computer driven practice tool named Dreambox. The children will be able to work on it both here and at home.
● no scratch paper since the program makes manipulatives and help available
● Parents should not be helping
○ If parents help at home, the computer will step the child up to that higher level and they may not be ready for the higher level work when working alone.
● If your child is receiving Reading support during RTI, then this will need to be completed at home.
Math Binder
◈ About 10 Math lessons are handed out at a time.
◈ We do clean out the binder after tests are taken to lighten the load. Please let your child do this at school so no needed pages are tossed out by parents meaning to be helpful.
Math Inventory Proficiency Bands
The proficient band is from 715-950
SCIENCE
FOSS Science Kits
◈ Hands on
◈ Addresses 4th Grade Science Standards
◈ Inquiry based
Units
◈ Inquiry Process (Scientific Methods)
◈ Earth’s Processes and Systems (Landforms)
◈ Change in the Earth and Sky (Water)
◈ Organisms and Environments
◈ Energy and Magnetism
Social Studies
Arizona History
◈ Text Book Harcourt Skills
◈ Geography – (Land and environmental features)
◈ Map Skills
Unit 1 Arizona’s Geography and People Unit 2 Settlement and Change
Unit 3 Arizona Statehood
Unit 4 Arizona’s Government and Economy
Classroom Behavior
Expectations
Instead of restroom log, we will make behavior notes. Located in Student Planner.
Consequences - The Pride Card
◈ 1st Step - Verbal Warning
◈ 2nd Step - Teacher Initials Pride Card
◈ 3rd Step - Teacher Initials – Reflection Sheet and Contact Parent
◈ 4th Step – Teacher Initials – After School Detention and Contact Parent
◈ 5th Step – Teacher Initials – Office Referral
Homework
Homework Expectations
◈ Please check your child’s homework planner nightly.
◈ Math Homework is kept in the math binder.
◈ All other homework will be in the accordian folder.
◈ Homework should not exceed one hour. Let the teacher know if this is happening.
◈ Students should be reading at home.
◈ Please notify us if there is an emergency.
Power Schools
◈ Online attendance and grade book system
◈ You are able to see your child’s grades, missing work, and absences.
◈ If there is a concern about a particular
assignment, please wait to contact us until the assignment is sent home, so you can review
the assignment.
◈ Grades are updated throughout the week.
◈ Stop by the office to pick up your Power School access.
How to Access School Information
◈ http//www.dvusd.org/terramar
◈ Go to Staff Websites – listed alphabetically
Field Trips
Enriching Experiences
The following field trips may be included to enrich our curriculum
◈ Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant
◈ Arizona State Capitol Museum
◈ Pioneer Living History Village
Students will need to wear their tie-dye shirts on Field Trips
Trained volunteers are welcome to join us.
Volunteers
● Visitors MUST sign in at the office before coming to classrooms. Any visits must be arranged in advance.
● Volunteers must have attended the volunteer training before helping at school or attending a field trip and parties
● Volunteer form needs to be completed this year. Before volunteering in the classroom or a trip.
● Mrs. Axelrod takes care of Terramar trainings. See the website for training opportunities.
● Siblings are not allowed on campus, except for lunch in the cafeteria or assemblies
○ No playing on playground
○ No attending classroom parties or field trips