Grade IV English | American School

This curriculum is designed to enhance students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through structured lessons and engaging activities.

Theme: Back to Basics
Concepts:
- Revision of basic sentence structure (subject-verb-object)
- Types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)
- Parts of speech review (noun, verb, adjective)
Vocabulary: Commonly used words, opposites, and descriptive words
Activities:
- Sentence-building exercises
- Class discussions and role-play
- Creative self-introduction presentations
Assessment: Sentence formation exercises and oral presentation
Reading Assignment: "Charlotte’s Web" by E.B. White

Theme: Naming Words
Concepts:
- Types of nouns (common, proper, collective, abstract)
- Singular and plural nouns
- Pronouns and their correct usage
Vocabulary: People, places, and things; personal and possessive pronouns
Activities:
- Noun scavenger hunt
- Writing short paragraphs with proper noun usage
- Pronoun replacement exercises
Assessment: Worksheets and oral quiz
Reading Assignment: "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

Theme: Doing Words and Time
Concepts:
- Types of verbs (action, helping, linking)
- Present, past, and future tenses
- Subject-verb agreement
Vocabulary: Action words, time expressions
Activities:
- Verb charades
- Writing diary entries using different tenses
- Grammar board games
Assessment: Verb tense exercises and sentence writing
Reading Assignment: "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Theme: Describing the World
Concepts:
- Types of adjectives (descriptive, quantitative, demonstrative)
- Comparison of adjectives (degrees of comparison)
- Adverbs (manner, place, time)
Vocabulary: Descriptive words, degrees of comparison, adverbial phrases
Activities:
- Describing objects using adjectives
- Writing creative paragraphs with adjectives and adverbs
- Comparing objects in the classroom
Assessment: Sentence construction with adjectives and adverbs
Reading Assignment: "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll

Theme: Writing Better Sentences
Concepts:
- Compound and complex sentences
- Conjunctions (and, but, or, because)
- Punctuation (commas, full stops, question marks)
Vocabulary: Conjunctions and transition words
Activities:
- Combining short sentences using conjunctions
- Sentence unscrambling
- Fun punctuation activities
Assessment: Sentence restructuring worksheets
Reading Assignment: "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery

Theme: Understanding Texts
Concepts:
- Finding the main idea and supporting details
- Making predictions and drawing conclusions
- Understanding cause and effect
Vocabulary: Key comprehension phrases (first, next, then, finally)
Activities:
- Story sequencing
- Reading comprehension exercises
- Group reading and discussion
Assessment: Comprehension worksheets and oral questioning
Reading Assignment: "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

Theme: Expressing Ideas Clearly
Concepts:
- Writing friendly letters and formal letters
- Story writing using plot elements (beginning, middle, end)
- Writing descriptive and informative paragraphs
Vocabulary: Letter-writing phrases, descriptive words
Activities:
- Writing letters to friends and family
- Creating short stories using visual prompts
- Peer reviewing each other’s writing
Assessment: Letter writing and paragraph evaluation
Reading Assignment: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O’Dell

Theme: Communication Skills
Concepts:
- Listening for specific information
- Speaking clearly and confidently
- Expressing opinions politely
Vocabulary: Expressions for polite conversation, questioning words
Activities:
- Listening to short stories and answering questions
- Class debates on simple topics
- Speaking practice through storytelling
Assessment: Oral presentation and listening exercises
Reading Assignment: "Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling

Theme: Expanding Our Word Bank
Concepts:
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Homophones and homonyms
- Prefixes and suffixes
Vocabulary: Word families, root words, commonly confused words
Activities:
- Word-matching games
- Using flashcards to create new words
- Writing sentences using new vocabulary
Assessment: Vocabulary test and creative writing exercise
Reading Assignment: "Aesop’s Fables" (various retellings)

Theme: Imagination and Expression
Concepts:
- Writing short stories with a clear theme
- Character and setting development
- Using descriptive language
Vocabulary: Storytelling words (once upon a time, suddenly, finally)
Activities:
- Writing short fictional pieces
- Group storytelling with prompts
- Drama and role-playing
Assessment: Story writing competition
Reading Assignment: "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling

Theme: Strengthening Language Foundations
Concepts:
- Review of grammar topics covered during the year
- Sentence correction exercises
- Summarization skills
Vocabulary: Mixed review of all learned vocabulary
Activities:
- Grammar quizzes and games
- Sentence building competitions
- Editing and proofreading exercises
Assessment: Grammar worksheets and practice test
Reading Assignment: "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Theme: Consolidation of Learning
Concepts:
- Reviewing all topics from the year
- Practicing key concepts for final assessment
Activities:
- Fun quizzes and competitions
- Group discussions and presentations
- Mock tests and revision exercises
Assessment: Final comprehensive test
Reading Assignment: "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum

Daily Reading Practice: Encouraging independent reading and comprehension.
Word of the Day: Introducing new words with meanings and usage.
Speaking Practice: Group discussions and show-and-tell activities.
Assessments:
- Monthly formative assessments
- Mid-term and final exams
- Project-based learning tasks

This curriculum ensures that Grade 4 students develop confidence and competence in English while fostering creativity and effective communication.