Fourth Grade Curriculumn Map- 1

st
Quarter


Class content for the 1
st
quarter
Math:
Review the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Work on mastery of multiplication tables.
Build arrays and find factors of multiples.
Literacy:
Make interpretations of text by exploring characters and character development.
Read high interest fictional texts.
Compose and edit narrative stories.
Summarize portions of text.
Engage in collaborative discussions about text.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when
writing or speaking.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Science:
Give examples of changes in an organisms environment that are beneficial to it and some
that are harmful.
Explain how animals meet their needs by using behavior in response to informal received
from the environment.
Explain how humans can adapt their behavior to live in change habitats.
Explain how differences among of the same population sometimes give individuals and
advantage in surviving and reproducing in changing habitats.
Social Studies:

Explain how different cultures, beliefs, and values can impact the characteristics of a region.
Describe the culture, tradition, government, language, food and shelter of various American
Indian groups in North Carolina.
Explain the impact of people, events and developments on a community over time.