Fourth Grade - Mr. Carroll
-
Contact InformationTony Carroll
acarroll@stmarys-temple.org -
General notes
Week of 5/16/22
***Semester Exam Schedule
Monday, 5/16/22, 10:15am--Science
Monday, 5/16/22, 1:00pm--Social Studies
Tuesday, 5/17/22, 8:15am--Math
Tuesday, 5/17/22, 1:00pm--Religion
Wednesday, 5/18/22, 8:15am--Language Arts
note: exam study guides were given to students 5/9/22
Thursday, 5/19/22--Color Games
Friday, 5/20/22--Early Release Day
-
Welcome
My name is Tony Carroll. I am honored and blessed to share with you that I will be the Fourth Grade teacher at St. Mary’s Catholic School for the 2021-22 school year. I received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma. My career in education includes being a teacher, administrator, and school board member.
Teaching is truly a most meaningful profession, as it allows you to see the academic and spiritual growth daily of students. I believe every student has the ability to offer something unique and special in the classroom and to our SMCS family.
Goals for my students include—motivating students to achieve their fullest academic potential; encouraging students to participate in the sacramental life of the church; guiding students in respect for self, others, and all of God’s creation; inspiring students with a love of peace, justice, and service.
-
Syllabi
Religion
Religion class lessons and activities will immerse students in the fullness of the Catholic Faith. The curriculum is rooted in Scripture; it is one of the best and most accessible ways we have to help students encounter Jesus in the classroom. Teaching with scripture brings to life the story of our Faith in new and exciting ways that invite students into a deeper relationship with Christ. The use of sacred art in lessons and activities will be an important part of teaching students about the Catholic Faith; sacred art helps lead students to love what is good, beautiful, and true.
First Semester Second Semester God is good; Holiness is sharing in His goodness Following Jesus’ law of love Reflection of God in creation Obedience and happiness Man was made in God’s image and likeness Corporal and spiritual works of mercy What is conscience? What is it not? Practicing works of mercy Making good moral choices Rejoice in the truth God calls us to love unselfishly The beatitudes Learning to know and choose the good Sermon on the mount Feelings and a well-formed conscience Who are the blessed Conscience and responsibility Lent What is sin? Holy week Moral vs. venial sin Easter Mercy and forgiveness Living the values of the Kingdom of God God’s mercy and His covenants The Holy Spirit Necessity of virtue St. Dominic Savio; St. Andre Bessette; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne God’s covenant with Moses Vocations The 10 commandments The 2 great commandments Advent Christmas
Social Studies
· Understand key figures and events of Modern history
· Appreciate how the lives of the saints shaped the respective historical period
· Know how people in the Middle Ages understood God and man
· Recognize how Medieval culture exhibits an understanding of truth, goodness, and beauty
· Know that Christianity has shaped the world and that the expansion of Christianity has brought increasing liberty, reason, and culture
· Distinguish how the Modern period differs from the past in its understanding of God and man, and truth, goodness, and beauty
· Understand how America understands God and man
· Recognize how American culture exhibits an understanding of truth, goodness, and beauty
· Understand history of America in the context of Catholic and world history
· Appreciate the novelty of America in relation to its European origins
· Understand what it means to be a good citizen
· Understand difference between Medieval and Modern political forms
· Understand key technological developments of the historical periods they are studying
· Recognize basic geography (major world land masses and bodies of water; European and U.S. states and capitals)
· Recognize major periods of history using timelines
· Understand how the differences between these periods and cultures are reflected in art Skills
· Compare, contrast, and explain the essential characteristics of cultures, governments, and figures in different historical periods
· Memorize significant dates and be able to build timelines from them
· Recognize correlation between “secular” history and Biblical/Church history
· Explain cause and effect of historical events
· Read and recognize symbols on maps
· Recognize how geography contributes to historical events
· Write biographical reports and do basic research on important figures in history
· Continue to develop an interest in history
· See the relevance of past to present
· Develop love of country
· Develop a desire to be both a good citizen and a faithful Catholic
· Begin to understand themselves and their culture as historical
· Continue developing curiosity to know how things came to be and why people acted as they did
· Appreciation of the beauty of saints and integrity and courage of heroes
· Cultivate a desire to imitate the good qualities of these saints and heroes
Language Arts
· Acquire familiarity with classic folklore and literature of the historical periods
· Begin to master grammar
· Begin to analyze and diagram sentences
· Write complete sentences and paragraphs
· Acquire facility in spelling and vocabulary
· Have a repertoire of light verse, Psalms, ballads and historical mnemonic devices committed to memory
· Memorize the fundamentals of Latin: primary declensions, conjugations, and vocabulary
· Memorize Latin prayers, hymns, and/or phrases
· Be able to use prefixes, suffixes, and root words as clues to meaning
· Be able to read chapter books without help
· Recognize plot, theme, symbolism, and other literary elements
· Evaluate characters in stories
· Ability to identify the main idea of a story
· Write complete sentences and construct coherent paragraphs
· Read and write summaries of readings
· Practice good penmanship, especially cursive
· Write paragraphs and recognize topic sentences
· Identify conflict, climax, and resolution in a story
· Write an organized, multi-paragraph composition in sequential order with a central idea
· Research a topic using various resources
· Ability to understand more complex poetry
· Narration: re-tell more complex stories in detail, with vocal clarity, poise, and eye contact
· Construct simple stories
· Be able to read aloud with good inflection and diction
· Recitation: students recite poems, speeches, psalms from memory with vocal clarity, poise, eye contact
· Conversation: students should understand and be able to follow rules for 'Socratic' discussions; students should be questioning and discussing various texts.
· Follow four rules of discussion: 1. Read the text carefully. 2. Listen to what others say and don’t interrupt. 3. Speak clearly. 4. Give others your respect.
· Listen attentively to peers and instructor
· Read and concentrate for long periods of time
· Learn to ask questions about the moral or meaning of stories and symbols
· Learn to speak directly and confidently
Math
Grade 4 math lessons and activities will engage students with learning focused on working smarter and preparing for STEM careers. Students will rapidly move beyond procedural knowledge to an in-depth understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
First Semester Second Semester Read & Write Numbers; Compare & Order Numbers; Round Numbers Multiply Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands; Estimate Products; Multiply Using the Distributive Property; Multiply Using Expanded Form Model Tenths & Hundredths; Explore Decimal Place Value; Relate Tenths & Decimals; Relate Hundredths & Decimals Multiply Using Partial Products; Multiply Using Mental Math; Multi-Step Multiplication Problems; Multiply 3-digit and 4-digit Numbers with Regrouping Relate Fractions, Decimals, & Money; Compare Decimals; Order Decimals Multiply by Tens; Estimate Products Equivalent Fractions; Simplest Form Area Models and Partial Products; Multiply Using Partial Products; Multiply with Regrouping; Choose a Multiplication Method; Multiply 2-digit numbers Find Equivalent Fractions; Write Fractions as Sums; Rename Fractions & Mixed Numbers Remainders (Division); Interpret the Remainder; Divide Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands Compare Fractions Using Benchmarks; Compare Fractions; Compare & Order Fractions Estimate Quotients Using Compatible Numbers; Division and Distributive Property Add & Subtract Parts of a Whole; Add Fractions Using Models Divide Using Repeated Subtraction; Divide Using Partial Quotients; Model Division with Regrouping Subtract Fractions Using Models; Use Benchmarks to Determine Reasonableness; Add & Subtract Fractions; Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers Solve Multi-Step Problems Using Equations; Multi-Step Division Problems; Number Patterns; Find a Rule Whole Number and Decimal Operations; Add Whole Numbers; Subtract Whole Numbers; Comparison Problems with Addition and Subtraction Model Perimeter Formulas; Model Area Formulas; Find the Perimeter and Area Add Decimals; Subtract Decimals; Multi-Step Addition Problems Lines, Rays, and Angles; Classify Triangles; Parallel Lines and Perpendicular Lines Multi-Step Subtraction Problems; Measurement Benchmarks; Customary Units of Length; Customary Units of Weight Classify Quadrilaterals; Line Symmetry; Find and Draw Lines of Symmetry; Angles and Fractional Parts of a Circle Customary Units of Liquid Volume; Mixed Measures; Metric Units of Length; Metric Units of Mass and Liquid Volume Degrees; Measure and Draw Angles; Join and Separate Angles; Unknown Angle Measures; Test Module 14; Units of Time; Elapsed Time Frequency Tables; Use Frequency Tables; Dot Plots Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Money Fixed and Variable Expenses; Find Profit; Savings Options Budget a Weekly Allowance; Financial Institutions
Science
Science education aims to increase students’ understanding of science and the construction of knowledge as well as to promote scientific literacy and responsible citizenship. Students will review and evaluate scientific evidence and explanations.
First Semester Second Semester Investigating Science Natural Disasters Properties of Matter To Protect and Conserve Matter Changes Our Solar System Under the Microscope Earth’s Place in the Universe Energy Science and Technology Light and Sound Cells and Organisms Magnetic Power Heredity and Diversity A World in Motion Ecosystems Force, Matter, and Motion Competition and Adaptation Shaping the Earth Plants of the World Oceans and Waterways Earth’s Animals Soil Endangered Species Weather and Climate Our Body’s Systems Keeping Fit and Healthy
-