Fourth Grade - Manistee Area Public Schools

FOURTH GRADE CURRICULUM

Click on a link below to learn about the curriculum for our 4th grade students.

ESSENTIAL STANDARDS

ELA

I CAN…

explain what a text says using specific details from the text
make inferences using specific details from the text
determine the main idea of a text
explain how an author supports the main idea with details
summarize informational or persuasive text
understand words and phrases from fourth grade informational text
determine the meaning of content words or phrases in an informational text
describe the organizational structure in an informational text
use text structure to explain a text
use text features to understand the text
explain how the text feature helps me understand the information in the text
use information from two texts on the same topic to help me write about a topic
use information from two texts on the same topic to help me speak about a topic
read accurately
read accurately and fluently enough to understand what I read
write complete sentences
recognize and correct fragments
recognize and correct run-ons
use capitalization

MUSIC

I CAN…

sing or play a song on the correct pitches and rhythms, using their skills learned in class
use music vocabulary to describe music they experience in 4th grade
demonstrate appropriate audience behavior for music presented and performed in 4th grade

ART

I CAN…

engage in discussion and the critique of artwork with terminology relevant to art, and if necessary, make revisions to the artwork
recognize how art was created based on the processes available during the timeframe of the creation of a work of art

CODING

I CAN...

use numbers or symbols to show how programs store information
think like a computer, in sequences and loops
identify and fix problems in my code
choose the right form of technology to complete tasks most efficiently

MATH

I CAN…

read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form
compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons
fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm
multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations
illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models
explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n × a)/(n × b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines, or the presence or absence of angles of a specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right triangles.
find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1-100
recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors

SEL

I CAN...

identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively
demonstrate consideration for others and a desire
to contribute positively
develop and maintain positive relationships

PE/Health

I CAN….

throw overhand & hit my target
dribble in general space with control of ball & body while increasing & decreasing speed
engage in physical activity with responsible interpersonal behavior

ACADEMIC RESOURCES & STANDARDS

Curriculum Resources

Content Area	Grade(s)	Resource	Used Since…
Math	3-5	Bridges Mathematics	2019-2020
ELA	3-5	Collaborative Classroom	2016-2017
Science	3-5	Cereal City	2018-2019 (slow roll-out)
Social Studies	3-5	Internal Resources
SEL	3-5	Caring Schools Community	2019-2020