This class will cover a full year of fourth-grade reading, writing, and math curriculumbased on common core standards. Learners are welcome to join the class at any time. Although some class content will build from the previous week, it will not prevent the new learner from understanding the concept we are covering during the current week. For example, some weeks, learners may choose to continue a writing piece they started in a previous class, or we may continue reading a book we started in a class prior. In both these circumstances, new learners will be given all the information they need to be successful in class. 

 I am an experienced teacher with nine years of teaching experience. Over the past six years, I have taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade at my local public school, teaching all subject areas(reading, writing, math, phonics, science, and social studies). I am excited to learn with your learner this school year!

I believe in meeting learners at their current academic level and providing an encouraging learning environment to facilitate meaningful learning. Learners should come to class with paper and pencil or whiteboard. I encourage discussions and lots of interaction but also understand some learners prefer to refrain from participating and enjoy listening to class discussions. 

Each subject taught (reading, writing, math) will include a mini-lesson, group practice, and independent practice. The mini-lesson will include the new teaching point, which the teacher will demonstrate using interactive slides and/or Jamboard.  Math instruction will consist of a worksheet provided by the teacher each week. If you wish to print the worksheet, you may do so, or learners can follow along using a whiteboard or piece of paper while I share my screen during the lesson. 

**This is an ongoing class, so join anytime, as new concepts will not depend on previous classes. Although some weeks' content will build from the previous week, it will not prevent the new learner from understanding the concept we are coving during the current week.**


⭐⭐⭐I cannot share class recordings as per agreements with publishers, who have granted permission to use specific materials under the condition that videos are not posted. Your understanding and cooperation in respecting these agreements are greatly appreciated.
Additionally, please note that refunds will not be issued for missed classes. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to our shared learning experience. ⭐⭐⭐


Math topics taught:
Place value
Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
Multiplication Strategies
Division Strategies
Factors and Multiples
Fractions (Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication of Fractions)
Decimals
Interpret Data
Lines, Angles and Shapes


Through mini-lessons, Reading topics will include comprehension, accuracy, and fluency strategies. All lessons will be taught through reading a book together. The teacher will provide the book needed at least 2 weeks ahead of time.  CURRENT BOOK LEARNERS WILL NEED IS "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,' by Judy Blume.

Interpreting Characters
Purposeful Reading of Nonfiction
Narrative Reading
Fictional Reading

Writing topics taught:
Fictional Writing 
Narrative Writing
Opinion Writing
Response to Literature
Informative Writing 
Poetry 


Monday and Wednesday: Reading and Writing Lessons
Tuesday and Thursday:  Math Lessons
 
Week 1: Sept. 1  (3 day week due to the holiday)
              Reading: Identifying the main Idea
              Word Work: Similes
             Writing:  Getting to know each other writing
              Math: Place Value ( expanded form, standard form, value of a number up to 1 million)

Week 2: Sept. 8
              Reading: Inferences 
             Writing: Narrative Writing
              Math: Place Value

Week 3: Sept. 15
              Reading: Context Clues
              Writing:  Adding Details to Personal Narrative 
              Math: Place Value

Week 4: Sept. 22
              Reading: Authors Purpose
              Writing: Writing a Powerful Ending to Personal Narrative 
              Math: Addition/Subtraction 
Week 5: Sept. 29
              Reading: Summaries
              Writing: Editing Process and Shared Writing 
              Math: Addition/Subtraction 
Week 6: Oct. 6
              Reading: Tracking Character Traits
              Writing: Free Write          
               Math: Addition/Subtraction
Week 7: Oct. 13
              Reading: Finding the Theme
              Writing: Share Free Write 
              Math: Addition/Subtraction
Week 8: Oct. 20
              Reading: Cause and Effect
              Writing:  Planning characters and setting and writing an introduction
              Math: Multiplication  
Week 9: Oct. 27
              Reading: Point of View
              Writing: Fictional Writing Using Details (inside and outside)/Adding Dialogue to Fictional Story
              Math: Multiplication 
Week 10: Nov. 3
               Reading: Conflict
              Writing: Paint a Picture with your Words and Conclusion
              Math: Multiplication 
Week 11: Nov 10
              Reading: Compare and Contrast Characters
              Writing:  Edit 
              Math: Multiplication 
Week 12: Nov 17
              Reading: Drawing Conclusions
              Writing:  Shared Writing Week!
              Math: Division 
Week 13: Nov 24
              Reading: Novel Study
              Writing: Free Write
              Math:  Division
Week 14: Dec. 1
              Reading: Novel Study
              Writing: Persuasive Writing 
              Math:  Division
Week 15: Dec. 8
              Reading: Nonfiction Text
              Writing: Persuasive Writing (Introductions and reasons)  
              Math:  Division
Week 16: Dec. 15
              Reading: Readers Theater Script
              Writing: Persuasive Writing
              Math: Long Division with remainders

***WEEK OF DECEMBER 22 WE WILL BE OFF FOR WINTER BREAK***
Week 17: Dec. 29 
              Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Informative Writing
             Math: Word Problem     
Week 18: Jan. 5     
             Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Informative Writing
             Math: Fractions
Week 19: Jan. 12
            Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Informative Writing
             Math: Fractions
Week 20: Jan. 19
             Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Informative Writing
             Math: Fractions
Week 21: Jan. 26
            Reading: Novel Study 
             Writing: Edit and Shared Writing Day!
             Math: Fractions (simplifying)
Week 22: Feb. 2
            Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Free Write
             Math: Fractions (comparing using common denominator)
Week 23: Feb. 9
            Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Free Write or Show and Tell Writing
             Math: Fractions (mixed numbers and improper fractions)
Week 24: Feb. 16
            Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Responce to literature
             Math: Decimals 
Week 25: Feb. 23
            Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Article Writing
             Math: Decimals
Week 26: March 2
             Reading: Novel Study
             Writing: Article Writing
             Math: Word Problems 
NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF MARCH 9TH FOR SPRING BREAK)

Week 27: March 16
             Reading: Fictional Reading
             Writing: Article Writing
             Math: Mixed operations practice
Week 28: March 23
            Reading: Fictional Reading
             Writing: Share Articles
             Math: Geometry
Week 29: March 30
             Reading: Analyzing Point of View
             Writing: Creative Writing
             Math: Geometry
Week 30:April 6
             Reading: Poetry 
             WritingCreative Writing
             Math: Geometry
Week 31: April  13
             Reading:Book Talk 
             Writing: Creative writing
              Math: Mixed operations word problems
Week 32: April  20
             Reading: Book Talk 
             Writing: Book Reviews
             Math: Long Division 

Week 33: April  27
             Reading: Book Talk
             Writing: Book Reviews
             Math: Fractions

Week 34: May 4
             Reading: Non-fiction
             Writing: Response to Reading
             Math: Pre-algebra

Week 35: May 11
             Reading: Non-fiction
             Writing: Response to Reading
             Math: Mixed Operations

Week 36: May 18
             Reading: Non-fiction
             Writing: Free Write
             Math: Mixed operations 
Week 37: May 25
             Reading: Fictional Reading 
             Writing: Free Write
             Math: End of year review 

Week 38: June 3
             Reading: Fictional Reading 
             Writing: Free Write
             Math: End of year review 

Week 39: June 10
             Reading: Fictional Reading 
             Writing: Free Write
             Math: End of year review