Oak Meadow 4th Grade
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Oak Meadow’s 4th grade curriculum reflects the awakening intellect and independence of fourth graders.
Language arts assignments in poetry journal writing and short story writing tap into the student’s awareness of self which is expanded through the study of classic children’s literature. Lessons in basic grammar parts of speech and paragraph construction are reinforced with regular creative and expository writing assignments.
In social studies the fourth grader’s growing independence is reflected in a study of westward expansion and frontier life. Critical thinking and research skills are introduced and reinforced in several full-length projects on various topics of the student’s choice.
Through geometric patterns in nature a sense of wonder and reverence defines and shapes science explorations. Students study basic life science animal behavior and astronomy through close observation and investigative activities.
Artistic expression is explored through an intensive study of perspective drawing and students have many opportunities to apply their drawing skills in assignments across the subjects. Students are encouraged to continue playing a musical instrument and Oak Meadow’s Recorder Duets is offered for students who are interested in developing their recorder skills.
The 4th grade math curriculum expands the skills of multiplication and division and features a comprehensive and creative introduction to fractions and long division. Math games geometric patterns rounding and estimating and story problems provide a solid foundation for advanced math skills.
- Projects crafts and activities through the year include:
Write postcards from Stuart Little
Make a miniature canoe
Recite poetry
Make a covered wagon
Create a pictorial timeline of the American frontier
Make a star box
Make a mobile of the solar system
The following materials are included with the 4th Grade Package:
4th Grade Coursebook
4th Grade Teacher Manual
4th Grade Math Coursebook
Recorder Duets Book: is intended for students who have made their way through Beginning Intermediate and Advanced Recorder from Oak Meadow or who have some experience at holding the recorder fingering and reading sheet music. Families needing a different level recorder book may request a substitution at checkout by adding a note to the Shipping Instructions field.
Native Legends
The Search for Delicious by Natalie Babbitt
Rachel’s Journal: The Story of a Pioneer Girl by Marissa Moss
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
Stuart Little by E.B. White
Jame Herriot's Treasury for Children
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Katrina Yan Glaser
My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye
*Note: You will need the 4th Grade Craft Kit.
