Grant Teachers Mrs. Betsy Raghu Mrs. Lisa Schenker Mr. Jim Steelman Fourth Grade Curriculum Reading Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of literature. Use of an anthology reading text, literature set books, and other trade books are presented. These are related to thematic units in which children derive meaning, make predictions, draw conclusions, summarize, and identify story elements. A Reader's Workshop program is also in place. This is an individualized reading program where students select books to read based on their interests and reading level.
Students also share books and learning with parents through letters sent home.
All of these reading programs allow students to develop a life-long appreciation for a variety of literature. Writing Fourth graders at Grant School write every day. Students are taught the writing process and produce a variety of writing such as fantasy and mystery stories, detailed informational reports, journal writings, and poetry. Teacher, peer, and individual editing occurs with writing. Children also work with professional local authors and illustrators to create and produce a high quality hard bound book.