Language Grade 4 Term 1 (September – December): Reading CASI – Diagnostic in September Read Aloud – Modelling Strategies Readers Theatre Independent Silent Reading with reading log and reading responses Book Talk Anthology Social Studies integrated Writing Language Power Spelling Parts of Speech Sentences Paragraph Writing Cursive Writing Letter Writing (response writing) Social Studies integrated Oral Treasure Chest project – September Book Talk Social Studies integrated Media Analyze various media text to determine the audience purpose and topic Term 2 (January – March): Reading Read Aloud Independent Silent Reading with reading log and reading responses Novel Study Book Talk Writing Language Power Spelling Cursive Narrative Biography Procedure Oral Book Talk Project Presentations Media Produce media texts for specific audiences using a few media forms and appropriate conventions and techniques Term 3 (March – June): Reading CASI – Summative Literature Circle Read Aloud Independent Silent reading with reading log and reading responses Writing Language Power Spelling Cursive Persuasive Poetry Report Writing Oral Speeches Debate Project Presentations
Social Studies Term 1 Regions of Canada analyse some of the general ways in which the natural environment of regions in Canada has affected the development of industry identify various physical regions in Canada (e.g., landform, vegetation, and climatic regions), and describe their location and some of the major ways in which they are distinct from and similar to each other identify some of the main human activities, including industrial development and recreational activities, in various physical regions of Canada communicate the results of their inquiries using appropriate vocabulary Term 2 Heritage and identity: Early Societies 3000 BCE – 1500 CE Ancient Egypt/Medieval Times Compare aspects of the daily lives of different groups in an early society and explain how differences were related to the social organization of that society evaluate evidence and draw conclusions about ways of life and relationships with the environment in early societies, with an emphasis on aspects of the interrelationship between the environment and life in those societies communicate the results of their inquiries, using appropriate vocabulary Term 3 Continued from term 2
Movement Competence demonstrate behaviours and apply procedures that maximized their safety and that of others during physical activities perform a variety of controlled static balances and transitions between balances, using a variety of body parts and shapes, at different levels, individually, and with partners and equipment. perform different combinations of locomotor movements with and without equipment, alone and with others, moving at different speeds and levels, using different pathways, and going in different directions. Healthy Living Term 1 identify the key nutrients provided by foods and beverages, and describe their importance for growth, health, learning and physical performance analyze personal food selections using the criterion of Canada’s Food Guide identify the ways of promoting healthier food choices in their community Term 2 identify substances found in tobacco products and smoke, and describe their effects on health. demonstrate the ability to make and support healthy, informed choices about smoking, using their understanding of factors that affect decisions about smoking and a variety of personal and interpersonal skills and thinking processes