Grade 4 Grade 4 Integrated Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Health Integrated Language Arts Children in the fourth grade are exposed to a variety of reading materials including fiction, plays, poetry, and nonfiction. Children engage in literary discussion to interact with the text and extend their understanding of the reading materials. In order to construct meaning from their reading, children use their prior knowledge and make predictions as they read.
Children also develop their writing skills as they respond to their reading.
The writing process is used as students write for a variety of purposes. Most students are exposed to patterns in spelling as they extend their written vocabulary. Cursive handwriting development continues. Speaking and listening skills are refined at this level as students further develop speaking skills and strive to be more attentive listeners. Reflect an interest in reading.