Fourth Grade Curriculum

Grammar

Continued study on parts of speech, sentence identification, and punctuation.

Spelling and Vocabulary

Key text is Wordly Wise, Level 2.

Reading

Study of classical poetry and literature, plus introduction to understanding literal and figurative language.

Writing

Emphasis on both creative and expository writing, as well as learning to gather information from multiple sources.

Math

Saxon Math Level 6/5 with a transition to Singapore Math Primary Math U.S. Edition Level 4A and 4B in Fall 2010.

Science

Purposeful Design. Lab-based, hands-on, experiential learning covering the subjects of light, sound, hydrosphere, atmosphere, physical changes in matter, life cycles, variation and classification.

History and Geography

Comprehensive study of history, geography, events, and key figures of the Middle Ages, Early Renaissance, and Reformation periods.

French

Reinforcement of major tense conjugations, pronouns and verbs, as well as continued conversation, reading, and writing.

Bible

Year-long study of The Acts of the Apostles.

Music

Study of musical theory and introduction to the jazz genre.

Visual Arts

Emphasis on drawing people from front view using geometric shapes and correct proportion. Study of major artists and art history.

Physical Education

Specialized locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills. Continued study of rules and terminology of various sports.