DCC Fourth Grade Curriculum Overview

Reading

  • Reading Skills
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Greek and Latin Root Words
  • Instill a love for Reading

English

  • Sentence types and structure
  • Punctuation
  • Parts of speech
  • Writing -brainstorming, prewriting, drafting, editing, and revising

Math (Common Core)

  • Place Value , Addition and Subtraction
  • Multiply by 1 and 2 digit numbers
  • Divide by 1 digit numbers
  • Factors, Multiples, and Patterns
  • Fractions (Add, Subtract, Compare, Multiply)

Religion

  • Ten Commandments
  • Life of Jesus
  • Holy Rosary
  • Students can take roles at Mass, such as reading and bringing up the gifts

Science and Health

  • Scientific Method
  • Physical Science
  • Earth Science
  • Life Science

Social Studies

  • 4 Regions of the United States
  • Pennsylvania History
  • States and Capitals

Spelling

  • Lists will be studied and tested each week
  • Spelling City Activities

 Special Classes