Description

Math/Arithmetic

The students will learn and master the following concepts:

• Learning English measurements and converting from one measure to another
• Multiplying with two- and three-digit factors
• Working with fractions
• Two-digit divisors
• Story problems (reasoning)
• Decimals
• Introduction to algebra and geometry

Bible

• In 4th grade Bible class, the students use Positive Action Bible curriculum- Building Life Castles where they will learn more about God by studying the life of Jesus, the work of the Holy Spirit and the ministry of the Apostle Paul. 
• Weekly quizzes are given and verses are memorized.

History

• The students will learn how and when our country was founded.
• Through our study they will build a love for our country and those who have gone before us as the Spirit of God led them. 
• There will be a focus on the influence of other countries on our nation.
• Geography and map reading are also covered.
• History will be graded on both tests and projects.

Language

• The students will learn mastery of the following skills for the English language.
• Eight parts of speech.
• Subjects and predicates – subject/verb agreement.
• Clauses.
• Compounds.
• Four sentence types and punctuation.
• Writing a personal narrative/a good book report/essay writing/well-written paragraphs.
• Diagramming.
• Punctuation
• Writing essays and book reports.
• Tests, quizzes and reports will make up the Language grade.

Penmanship

• Students are expected to use cursive writing on a daily basis.
• Penmanship skills will be practiced and those with particular needs will have daily assignments in penmanship.

Spelling

• The students will master a weekly list of spelling and vocabulary words.
• Test on Friday.

Science

• We will study the wonders of the planet on which we live and being grateful to the great God who planned and created it.
• Tests, quizzes and projects will make up the student’s grade.

Reading

• The students will read a variety of stories from our readers and take weekly comprehension quizzes.
• They will also be graded on their oral reading.

Curriculum

• Bible – Building Life Castles (Positive Action for Christ)
• History – The History of Our United States (A Beka)
• Language – God’s Gift of Language 4 (A Beka)
• Science – Science 4 (BJU)
• Math- Arithmetic 4 (A Beka)
• Spelling- Spelling, Vocabulary and Poetry 4 (A Beka)
• Reading- I Met You in a Story- Reading 4 (BJU)
• Penmanship- Writing with Purpose 4 (A Beka)