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Curriculum Guide - 4th Grade
4th Grade - Marking Period 1
Literacy
Skills
- Analyze characters through their actions, thoughts, and words.
- Understand and determine the author’s purpose
- Determine the theme or central message of a story
- Analyze different points of view
- Determine cause/effect relationships
- Determine the meaning of unknown and unfamiliar words
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: P (Sept.), Q (Nov.)
Resources
- Into Reading Textbook
- iXL
Math
Skills
- 3rd Grade Review of Operations and Place Value
- Place Value to One Million
- Addition/Subtraction of greater numbers
- Multiplication with Tens and Hundreds
- Multiply with One-Digit Numbers
- Multiply with Two-Digit Numbers
- Multiply with Thousands
Resources
- Math Expressions
- iXL
- Personal Math Trainer
Science
Skills
- Life Sciences: Structure, Function, and Information Processing (Animal/Plan Systems)
Resources
- Science21
- Mystery Science
- iXL
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Use Google Classroom to access material
- Use Google Workspace for assignments
Resources
- Google Classroom
- Google Slides
- Google Docs
Social Studies
Skills
- National and Local Government
- Branches of Government
- U.S Constitution/Bill of Rights
- Change comes to NY (Westward Movement, Erie Canal, Immigration, etc.)
Resources
- Putnam BOCES SS/ELA Curriculum
- Social Studies Weekly
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
- Build active listening skills
- Identify emotions in self and others
- Recognize how emotions show up in body signals and thoughts
- Practice calming strategies: breathing, visualization, movement, positive self-talk
Resources
- The RULER anchor tools (Class Charter, Mood Meter, Meta-Moment, Blueprint)
Enrichment
Skills
- Use of iPad apps to guide learning in letter and number learning with increased independence.
- Use of RazKids to promote early reading skills.
Resources
Family Engagement
- Meet the Teacher Night 9/10/25
- Marking Period 1 Progress Reports 10/24/25
- American Education Week- Week of 11/17/25
- Marking Period 1 Report Cards 12/5/25
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Enrichment for All Push-In Module
- Classroom project based learning
- Individualized digital pathways(iXL)
- Journeys into Native American Territories Workshop
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
4th Grade - Marking Period 2
Literacy
Skills
- Analyze story structure within a dramatic play
- Distinguish between facts and opinions within a text
- Understand characters’ points of view
- Draw conclusions and generalizations within a text
- Character analysis within a novel study
- Determine the meaning of unknown and unfamiliar words
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: Q (Dec), R (Feb/March)
Resources
- Into Reading Textbook
- iXL
Math
Skills
- Multi-Digit Division
- Area and Perimeter
- Fraction Concepts and Operations
- Equivalent Fractions
- Classifying, Measuring and Drawing Angles with a protractor
- Classifying types of lines
- Classifying triangles by types of angles and side lengths
Resources
- Math Expressions
- iXL
- Personal Math Trainer
Science
Skills
- Life Sciences Unit Assessment
- Energy: Transfer of energy, Relationship between speed and energy, Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
Resources
- Science21
- Mystery Science
- iXL
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Strengthen skills within Google Workspace applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.)
Resources
- Google Classroom
- Google Slides
- Google Docs
Social Studies
Skills
- Colonial Life in New York
- Revolutionary War
Resources
- Putnam BOCES SS/ELA Curriculum
- Social Studies Weekly
- C3 Inquiries
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
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Self-Awareness
- Describe emotions with nuance (overwhelmed, discouraged, grateful).
- Analyze how thoughts influence emotions and actions.
- Identify personal emotional triggers.
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Self-Management
- Use the Meta-Moment to pause and reflect when feeling frustrated or upset.
- Persist through longer or more complex tasks.
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Social Awareness
- Demonstrate deeper empathy by considering different perspectives.
- Recognize group dynamics and how to include others.
Resources
- EdClub
- The RULER anchor tools (Class charter, Mood Meter, Meta-moment, Blueprint)
Family Engagement
- Parent Teacher Conferences 12/10/25
- Marking Period 2 Progress Report 1/30/26
- Marking Period 2 Report Cards 3/19/26
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Classroom project based learning
- Long Island Children’s Museum Workshop-
- Individual digital pathways(iXL)
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
- Catches a ball
- Holds a crayon or pencil between two fingers
- Likes to be a “helper”
- Asks to play with other children
- Can retell a well-known story
- Can answer simple questions
4th Grade - Marking Period 3
Literacy
Skills
- Understand and determine the author’s purpose
- Identify text and graphic features
- Determine sequence of events
- Draw conclusions and generalizations within a text
- Summarize a text
- Determine main idea and supporting details
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Expected Reading Level: S (April), S/T (June)
Resources
- Into Reading Textbook
- iXL
Math
Skills
- Classifying Quadrilaterals
- Identifying lines of symmetry
- Solve single and multi-step word problems
- Analyze patterns
- Understand decimals (tenths and hundredths)
- Convert metric units of measurement
- Convert customary units of measurement
Resources
- Math Expressions
- iXL
- Personal Math Trainer
Science
Skills
- Waves: Waves and Information
- Earth Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth
Resources
- Science21
- Mystery Science
- iXL
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Strengthen skills within Google Workspace applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.)
Resources
- Google Classroom
- Google Slides
- Google Docs
Social Studies
Skills
- National and Local Government
- Branches of Government
- U.S Constitution/Bill of Rights
- Change comes to NY (Westward Movement, Erie Canal, Immigration, etc.)
Resources
- Putnam BOCES SS/ELA Curriculum
- Social Studies Weekly
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
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Relationship Skills
- Lead productive group discussions and roles.
- Navigate disagreements using respectful dialogue.
- Offer help to peers in appropriate and supportive ways.
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Responsible Decision-Making
- Analyze cause-and-effect in social situations.
- Consider long-term consequences of actions.
- Apply safe, ethical digital behavior independently.
Resources
- EdClub
- The RULER anchor tools (Class charter, Mood Meter, Meta-moment, Blueprint)
Family Engagement
- Parent Teacher Conferences, 3/25/26 & 3/31/26
- Marking Period 3 Progress Report 5/15/26
- District Art Show 5/19/26
- Marking Period 3 Report Cards, 6/26/26
- Check the calendar for PTA & School Events
Enrichment
- Field Trip
- Classroom project-based learning
- Individualized digital pathways(iXL)
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Standards Based Report Cards
** Students are assessed based upon their performance in a given marking period. **
Level 1 or “Below Standards”
means your child seldom meets requirements for grade-appropriate work, demonstrates minimal understanding of learned concepts and skills, and assistance is necessary to produce work.
Level 2 or “Working towards Standards”
means your child meets some requirements for grade appropriate work, is beginning to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learned concepts and skills, and produces quality work inconsistently.
Level 3 or “Meeting Standards”
means your child meets requirements for grade-appropriate work, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of learned concepts and skills, and produces quality work.
Level 4 or “Exceeding Standards”
is achievable but may be harder to come by. Your child can achieve this level by consistently demonstrating their ability to: Meets requirements and exceed expectations for gradeappropriate work, which is demonstrated through their ability to apply and discuss these concepts.