DAIS - Fourth Grade - Trimester 3 Overview

Language Arts

Math

Reading-fiction and historical fiction

Draw a variety of geometric lines, figures, and angles.

Choosing just-right books.

Classify two-dimensional figures.

Tracking books read in reading logs.

Recognize lines of symmetry.

Paraphrase portions of texts.

Measure angles to the whole number degree using a

Use details from the text to support inferences,

determine themes, and write cohesive

protractor.

problems.

summaries and responses to literature.

Describe characters in depth.

Compare two fractions (<,>,=)

By the end of trimester 3, students should be

Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.

able to read at or above DRA level 40.4.

Multiply fractions of a whole number.

Express fractions as decimals.

Compare two decimals (>,<,=) and justify using a

Writing-Realistic Fiction

Voice (6 + 1) write with a tone that fits the

audience. Make connections, be expressive, and
passionate about the topic.

Find unknown angles measurements in real world

visual model.

Explain how to problem solve orally, through diagrams,

and written expression.

Write narratives that have developed characters,

plot, and a clear sequence of events.

Use dialogue to develop character experiences and

Social Studies

details.

Use sensory details to portray events and

formed their national identity, and influenced peoples

experiences precisely.

daily lives.

Writing-Informational

Write an opinion piece that uses scientific evidence,

data, or a model to support reasons.

Write a conclusion that relates back to the initial

Understand causes and effects of interaction among

societies.

Word Study

Individualized spelling and vocabulary instruction.

Assessment through weekly tests.

Identify the functions of plants and animals internal

and external structures.

Applying cursive in everyday work.

Speaking-Book Clubs

Science

Handwriting

Describe patterns of change and continuity in

relationships over time.

statement.

Describe aspects of Kazakh culture, how it has

Make an argument with evidence, data, and scientific

evidence that plants and animals have internal and

Come to discussions prepared to speak about

external structures that function to support survival,

specific ideas.

growth, behavior, and reproduction.

Pose and respond to questions and make comments

that contribute to the discussion.

Explore how different sense receptors are specialized.

Animals use their perceptions and memories to guide
their actions.

Use a model to describe how animals receive

different types of information through their senses,

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