44thth Grade Curriculum Grade Curriculum NightNight

Cool Spring ElementaryFall 2014

Essential Curriculum: What’s Coming Up?

Math• I can write an equation for my

multiplication word problem. • I can multiply a whole number of up

to 4 digits by a one digit number• I can multiply a two digit by a two

digit number• I can divide four-digit dividends by a

one-digit divisor using various methods.

Essential Curriculum: What’s Coming Up?

Reading• I can explain what the text says by

referring to details and examples in the text.

• I can draw inferences based on details and examples in the text.

• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as used figuratively in mythology.

• I can find similarities and differences within diverse stories.

• Our next genre is Informational Text.

Essential Curriculum: What’s Coming Up?

Science• I can determine which objects are

attracted to magnets by observing them move.

• I can observe the attraction of objects resulting from electrical charges.

• I can recognize basic forms of energy and how they cause motion or create change.

• I can recognize that light travels in a straight line.

• I can understand light is changed by refraction, reflection, or absorption.

Essential Curriculum: What’s Coming Up?

Social Studies• I can define a key principle as a general or

fundamental truth used in deciding conduct or choice.

• I can identify the three branches of government.

• I can identify the organizational structure of the North Carolina government.

• I can describe the various parts of the Legislative Branch and what each one does.

• I can describe the various parts of the Executive Branch and what each one does.

• I can describe the various parts of the Judicial Branch.

• I can identify the leaders of state and local governments.

What are some of the Math strategies

your child will learn?• Decomposing Numbers

• Multiplication Strategies– Area Model – Traditional – Partial Products

Homework Expectations? • Read for at least 30 minutes

each night and complete reading log

• Study Math facts (use Math Magician or flashcards)

• Study vocabulary• Study spelling words• Moby Max and Ticket to Read• Please check your child’s

homework folder for additional homework assignments/projects.

Dates to Note

• Oct. 29th: Benchmark Assessments begin

• Nov. 3rd-4th: Teacher Workdays

• Nov. 5th: Science Fair (all projects due)

• Nov. 6th: Report Cards• Nov. 7th: Raleigh Field Trip

Questions??