READING WORKSHOP
Our school uses the Teachers College curriculum for reading instruction. In the space below, you'll find an outline of our units
of study in reading.
Unit 1: Interpreting Characters (September-October)
Unit 2: Reading the Weather, Reading the World (October-November)
Unit 3: Historical Fiction Book Clubs (November-December)
Unit 4: Interpretation Book Clubs (January-February)
Unit 5: Test Preparation: Reading Passages with Purpose and for Understanding (March)
Unit 6: Reading Poetry (April-May)
Unit 7: Nonfiction Author Study (May-June)
WRITING WORKSHOP
Our school uses the Teachers College curriculum for writing instruction. In the space below, you'll find an outline of our units
of study in writing.
Unit 1: Realistic Fiction: The Arc of the Story (September-October)
Unit 2: Personal and Persuasive Essay (October-November)
Unit 3: Historical Fiction Writing (November-December)
Unit 4: Literary Essay (January-February)
Unit 5: Test Preparation: Crafting Short and Extended Responses (March)
Unit 6: Poetry Anthologies (April-May)
Unit 7: Journalism (May-June)
MATHEMATICS
Our school uses the GoMath! curriculum for mathematics instruction.
GoMath Curriculum Chapters
Chapter 1: Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction to One Million
Chapter 2: Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers
Chapter 3: Multiply 2-Digit Numbers
Chapter 4: Divide by 1-Digit Numbers
Chapter 5: Factors, Multiples, and Patterns
Chapter 6: Fraction Equivalence and Comparison
Chapter 7: Add and Subtract Fractions
Chapter 8: Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers
Chapter 9: Relate Fractions and Decimals
Chapter 10: Two-Dimensional Figures
Chapter 11: Angles
Chapter 12: Relative Sizes of Measurement Units
Chapter 13: Perimeter and Area
SOCIAL STUDIES
Unit 1: New York State Symbols and Geography
Unit 2: Iroquois & Algonquians
Unit 3: Colonial Times
Unit 4: The American Revolution
Unit 5: Immigration
SCIENCE
4th grade uses the FOSS modules for science instruction. For more information on our Science curriculum and schedule,
please visit Mr. Knight's website. Mr. Knight frequently updates his website with information on the current unit and
vocabulary terms to study. His website also features a calendar to keep track of assignment due dates and exam dates.
