Fourth Grade Curriculum
English Language Arts (ELA)
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Reading: Analyze text structure, perspective, and main ideas across fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
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Comprehension: Compare and contrast ideas, themes, and perspectives between texts.
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Writing: Produce opinion essays, explanatory pieces, and narratives with clear organization and transitions.
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Grammar & Conventions: Apply subject–verb agreement, use relative pronouns, and incorporate advanced punctuation.
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Speaking & Listening: Present ideas clearly, use evidence to support points, and engage in collaborative discussions.
Mathematics
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Operations & Algebraic Thinking: Solve multi-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.
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Fractions & Decimals: Compare and add fractions with like denominators; understand decimals to the hundredths place.
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Geometry: Identify lines of symmetry and classify shapes by their properties.
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Measurement & Data: Interpret charts, graphs, and measurement conversions.
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Problem-Solving: Apply reasoning to multi-step real-world problems.
Science
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Physical Science: Explore energy transfer and waves.
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Earth Science: Study natural resources and the water cycle.
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Life & Environmental Science: Investigate how environmental changes affect living organisms.
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Scientific Practices: Use scientific methods to plan investigations, collect and analyze data, and communicate findings.
