4th Grade Suggestions

Blue = Lower level reader

Red = Test Prep

 

Reading / Language Arts

 

Publisher

Title

ISBN

Price

Notes

Houghton Mifflin

Student Anthology, Traditions, Level 4 (CA Edition)

 

Online Resources

http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hmr/

 

Graphic Organizers

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/graphorg/

 

http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/schtemplate.cgi?template=/rdg/hme/graphorg/toc.thtml&grades=k_5&alt=K-5

 

Student Resources

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/

 

0-618-15720-4

58.62

§  state-adopted program

§  developed for traditional classroom use, should be modified for home-use

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book Student Edition, Level 4 (2010)

978-0-54719-529-2

5.50

§  New Edition

§  Works with same student anthology

§  Use new or old workbook

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book TAE, Level 4 (2010)

978-0-54719-537-7

34.32

§  New TE to use with new Practice Book SE

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book Level 4 (2003)

 

0-618-06455-9

9.95

§  Older edition

§  Use old or new workbook

§  Verify price with publisher

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Book TAE, Level 4 (2003)

 

0-618-06466-4

24.30

§  Older Practice Book TE

§  Verify price with publisher

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 4, Theme 1 (2003)

 

0-618-13815-3

61.82

§  Older TE

§  New TEs available using same student anthologies

§  Verify price with publisher

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 4, Theme 2

0-618-13816-1

61.82

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 4, Theme 3

0-618-13817-X

61.82

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 4, Theme 4

0-618-13818-8

61.82

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 4, Theme 5

0-618-13819-6

61.82

 

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition, Level 4, Theme 6

0-618-13820-X

61.82

 

Grammar / Language Mechanics

Houghton Mifflin

English: Student Book (2006)

 

Online Resources

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/

 

Interactive Writing Revision Help

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/evalstation/

 

Proofreading Game

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/proofread/proof.htm

 

978-0-618-61120-1

52.90

§  Developmentally appropriate lessons concentrate on grammar, usage, and mechanics skills, as well as 6-traits writing.

Houghton Mifflin

English TE

0-618-61128-2

141.70

§   TE is a comprehensive Instructional / Planning Guide

§   Blackline Masters support grammar and writing instruction with graphic organizers, student writing models, rubric checklists, and support for writing conferences

§   Teacher's Resource Disk is a CD-ROM designed to help improve writing skills and includes printable handwriting masters for Grades 1-3.

Houghton Mifflin

English Reteaching Workbook

0-618-09079-7

8.15

§  Consumable

§  Reteaching instruction with illustrative examples and easier practice activities provide critical skill reinforcement.

Houghton Mifflin

English Reteaching Workbook TE

0-618-05566-5

43.85

 

OR

SRA

Specific Skill Series for Language Arts –

Level D Starter Set

 

9780076004287

100.29

§  Skill Took Box for individualized instruction in writing and language arts

§  Set of 9 workbooks for grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling, vocabulary, sentences, paragraphs, writing process, and research

§  Teacher’s Guide

TEST PREP

Buckle Down Publishing

California Buckle Down ELA Student Set  Grade 4

CA02044S2

15.99

§  reviews all grade-level ELA standards

§  includes separate pre and post tests and student workbook

Buckle Down Publishing

California Buckle Down ELA Grade 4 TE

CA02045G2

10.99

 

OR

Peoples Education

Measuring Up ELA  Student Worktext Level D/4

978-1-4138-1848-2S10

12.95

§  Each lesson focuses on a specific standard to help target instruction

§  Build test-taking confidence with assessment practice

§  Call publisher to verify price for single copy

Peoples Education

Measuring Up ELA Level D/4 TE

978-1-4138-1849-9S10

17.95

 

 

Math

 

Houghton Mifflin

California Math Pupil Edition, Level 4 (2009)

 

Online Support & Resources

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmcam/g_3.html

 

http://www.eduplace.com/math/hmcam/

 

9780618827404

61.77

§  Pacing Guide available

§  DVD version available

Houghton Mifflin

California Math Teacher's Edition Complete, Level 4

9780618827077

243.05

§  Online access available for pilot families

Houghton Mifflin

Daily Routines and Practice Book, Level 4

9780618960026

10.65

§  Spiral review

§  no separate answer key

 

Homework and Problem Solving Book, Level 4

 

 

§  Practice page w/ example for each lesson in text

§  no separate answer key    

Houghton Mifflin

Write On - Wipe Off Workmats, Level 4

9780618891634

11.70

 

Houghton Mifflin

Student Manipulatives Kit, Level 4

9780618935222

19.16

 

OR

Singapore

Primary Mathematics Textbook 4A STD ED

Primary Mathematics (Standards Edition) Textbook 4A (2007)

 

Placement Test Link

http://www.singaporemath.com/Placement_Test_s/86.htm

978-0-76146-983-4

12.96

§  New CA Standards

      Edition

§  Consumable

§  Need A & B of each piece for full school year

Singapore

Primary Mathematics Textbook 4B STD ED

Primary Mathematics (Standards Edition) Textbook 4B (2007)

 

Placement Test Link

http://www.singaporemath.com/Placement_Test_s/86.htm

978-0-76146-984-1

12.96

 

Singapore

Primary Mathematics Workbook 4A STD ED

Primary Mathematics (Standards Edition) Workbook 4A

978-0-76146-996-4

10.53

 

Singapore

Primary Mathematics Workbook 4B STD ED

Primary Mathematics (Standards Edition) Workbook 4B

978-0-76146-998-8

10.53

 

Singapore

Primary Mathematics Tests 4A STD ED

Primary Mathematics (Standards Edition) Tests 4A

978-0-76147-012-0

13.23

 

Singapore

Primary Mathematics Tests 4B STD ED

Primary Mathematics (Standards Edition) Tests 4B

978-0-76142-752-0

13.23

 

Singapore

Primary Math Home Instr Guide STD Ed 4A

Primary Math Home Instructors Guide

Standards Edition 4A

 

Suggested Manipulative List

http://www.singaporemath.com/articles.asp?id=123

9781932906240

17.80

§  Provides parents with sufficient material to fully teach the Primary Mathematics curriculum to a depth that may not be achieved by simply following the textbook alone.

The guide contains:

§   notes to the instructor with some mathematical background for each section in the textbook

§   objectives for each chapter

§   teaching activities using manipulatives where appropriate

§   reinforcement and enrichment activities

§   answers and solutions to corresponding textbook pages and learning tasks for the lesson, to be discussed with the student

§   answers to the corresponding workbook exercises and solutions to many of the problems

§  mental math pages

Singapore

Primary Math Home Instr Guide STD Ed 4B

Primary Math Home Instructors Guide

Standards Edition 4B

 

Suggested Manipulative List

http://www.singaporemath.com/articles.asp?id=123

9781932906257

17.80

§  see above notes

Singapore

Pri Math Answer Key Booklet 1A-3B

Primary Math Home Standards Edition

Answer Key 4A-6B

9780761457343

8.90

§  Contains answers for Primary Mathematics Standards Edition textbooks and workbooks from Primary 4 through Primary 6

§  Note: Answers or answer keys are found in the teacher's guides and home instructor's guides.  If you are purchasing these guides, you do not need the answer key booklets.

OR

Harcourt

California Student Edition (2009)

9780153541704

66.66

§  CD version available

Harcourt

California Teacher Edition Collection

9780153588068

266.81

 

Harcourt

California Reteach the Standards Workbook

9780153569562

7.50

§  includes example

§  one page per SE lesson

Harcourt

California Reteach the Standards Workbook, Teacher Edition

9780153569654

19.95

 

Harcourt

California Student Manipulative Kit

9780153669057

22.55

 

Harcourt

California Assessment Guide, Teacher Edition

978-0-15356-985-2

75.46

 

OR

Saxon

California Saxon Math Intermediate 4

Student Edition Set (2008)

 

Cumulative, Benchmark, End of Course Exams

http://www.haelmedia.com/Downloads_cah/mc_cah456_001.html

9781600329289

67.66

 

Saxon

California Saxon Math Intermediate 4

Teacher Manual Set

9781600329388

228.44

 

Saxon

California Saxon Math Intermediate 4 Solutions Manual

9781600325540

28.56

 

Saxon

California Saxon Math Intermediate 4 Assessment Guide

978-1-60032-361-4

57.11

 

Saxon

California Saxon Math Intermediate 4 Pacing Guide

9781602770454

16.65

 

OR

Houghton Mifflin

Student Edition, Level 4 CA Edition (2002)

0-618-08178-X

55.45

§  Older CA state-adopted edition

§  Verify price with publisher

Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Edition Complete, Level 4 (CA Edition)

0-618-09402-4

177.14

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice Workbook - Consumable Pack, Level 4 (2002)

0-618-10483-6

8.25

 

Houghton Mifflin

Practice, Reteach, Challenge, Spiral Review Answer Key, Level 4

0-618-10039-3

35.43

 

TEST PREP

Buckle Down Publishing

California Buckle Down Math Student Set Grade 4

2nd Edition

CA02060S2

15.99

§  reviews all grade-level Math standards

§  includes separate pre and post tests

Buckle Down Publishing

California Buckle Down Math Grade 4 TE

CA02061G2

10.99

 

OR

Peoples Education

Measuring Up Math Student Worktext Level D/4

978-1-4138-2674-6S10

12.95

§  Lessons guide students step-by-step as they learn and apply each standards-based skill or concept

§  Build test-taking confidence with assessment practice

§  Call publisher to verify price for single copy

Peoples Education

Measuring Up Math Level D/4 TE

978-1-4138-2675-3S10

19.95

 

 

Science

 

Harcourt

California Science Student Edition (2008)

 

Online Support & Resources

http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/grade4_ca.html

 

http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/index_ca.html

0-15-347120-4

62.92

§  CD available

Harcourt

California Science Teacher Edition

0-15-349106-X

281.10

If student is using the 2 workbooks, TE may not have to be purchased; purchase the workbook TEs and correct workbook assignments and labs

Harcourt

California Science Lab Manual

0-15-352271-2

7.81

§  Experiment and investigate log pages for each lesson in book

Harcourt

California Science Lab Manual, Teacher Edition

0-15-352277-1

30.47

 

Harcourt

California Science Content Support

0-15-352283-6

8.05

§  Vocabulary, study skill, review pages for each lesson

§  Includes vocabulary picture flashcards

Harcourt

California Science Content Support, Teacher Edition

0-15-352289-5

31.19

 

Harcourt

California Science Assessment Guide

0-15349-487-5

77.99

§  Lesson and unit quizzes

§  Includes project-based and written assessments

§  Includes standards and answer key

Harcourt

California On-Level Science Content Reader Collection (includes 1 copy of each of 10titles)

0-15354-578-X

54.07

§  Set of 10 readers

§  Reinforce lesson concepts in student edition

§  Neat option to learn science concepts through literature

§  Include comprehension questions and hands-in activities

§  alternative to textbook

§  Above Level set also available

Harcourt

California Science Content Readers Teacher Guide

0-15349-220-1

162.53

§  Provides instruction for each reader (all levels)

§  worksheet for each reader

§  extension activities and project ideas

§  includes standards

Harcourt

California Science Inquiry Tool Kit

 

27.56

Use to conduct experiments

OR

Harcourt

California Below-Leve Science Content Reader  Collection (includes 1 copy of each of 10 titles)

0-15354-545-3

 

§  Provides identical content as student edition, but at a lower reading level

§  Set of 10 readers

§  Neat option to learn science concepts through literature

§  Include comprehension questions and hands-on activities

Harcourt

California Science Content Readers Teacher Guide

0-15349-220-1

162.53

§  Provides instruction for each reader (all levels)

§  worksheet for each reader

§  extension activities and project ideas

§  includes standards

OR

Harcourt

Buy Spotlight On Standards Interactive Science Content Reader Grade 4 California Science, Harcourt School Publishers, 0153653647

Spotlight on Standards

0153653647

21.55

§  Consumable

§  Great for students reading at a lower level

§  Great to use as a baseline to follow the standards

§  Verify price with publisher

Harcourt

Spotlight on Standards TE

0153653701

32.35

 

OR

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Science Online Student Edition 2008 CA G4

Scott Foresman California Science Student Edition (2008)

0-328-18840-9

62.07

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Scott Foresman California Science TE Package

(Includes all 3 TE Units)

0-328-24137-7

240.81

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Science Study Notebook

0-328-23646-2

8.61

§  Study-guide, vocabulary, lab pages for each chapter and lesson

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Science Study Notebook Teacher's Guide

0-328-23652-7

48.60

 

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Assessment Book

0-32823-629-2

63.72

§  Lesson and unit quizzes

§  Includes project-based and written assessments

§  Standards and answer key

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Content Reader Grade Level Package (On-Level)

(1 copy each of 7 On-Level titles)

0-32824-532-1

32.13

§  Supplemental Readers

§  Above level and below level available

Pearson-Scott Foresman

Content Reader Teacher's Guide

0-32823-575-X

48.60

 

OR

MacMillan/McGraw Hill

California Science Grade 4 Interactive Text

Interactive Text

 

Online Resources

http://activities.macmillanmh.com/science/ca/grade4/index.html

 

Online Resources

http://activities.macmillanmh.com/science/ca/

 

 Free PDFs of Interactive Reader, Lab Book, and Reading Workbook

http://www.mhschool.com/instructional_materials/ca/fwo.html

0022860169

5.97

§  Consumable

§  Great for students reading at a lower level

§  Great to use as a baseline to follow the standards

 

History ~ California: A Changing State

 

Harcourt

Reflections California: A Changing State Gr 4 CA Series (CA)(H)

California Student Edition, California: A Changing State (2007)

 

Online Support & Resources

http://www.harcourtschool.com/hss/

 

0-15-338502-2

62.59

CD Rom and Audio CD Available

Harcourt

California Teacher Edition Collection: California: A Changing State

0-15-346781-9

225.23

 

Harcourt

California Homework and Practice Book: California: A Changing State

0-15-341479-0

8.87

§  Lesson study-guides, map skills, reading strategies, and review

§  Includes standards

Harcourt

California Homework and Practice Book, Teacher's Guide: California: A Changing State

0-15-341486-3

22.28

 

Harcourt

Time for Kids Readers, Collection (1 each of 18 titles)

0-15340-323-3

103.51

§  Set of 18 readers

§  Can be alternative to textbook

§  Neat option to learn social studies concepts through literature

§  Include comprehension questions and hands-in activities

Harcourt

Time for Kids Readers, Teacher's Guide

0-15341-576-2

57.04

§  Provides lessons, instructional support, and activities

§  2 worksheets per reader and answer key

§  Includes CA standards

Harcourt

California Assessment Program, California: A Changing State

0-15341-493-6

102.30

 

Harcourt

California Social Studies in Action: Resources for the Classroom: California: A Changing State

0-15-344452-5

78.65

§  Art, drama, simulations, games, projects, writing projects, daily geography, character counts, economic literacy and citizenship activities for each unit

§  Includes answer key

OR

McGraw Hill

California Vistas Our Golden State

California Pupil Edition with Primary Atlas (2007)

 

Online Support & Resources

 http://www.mhschool.com/ss/ca/eng/g4/grade4.html

0-02-150815-1

58.97

Audio CD and Online version available

McGraw Hill

California Teacher's Edition Package

0-02-150621-3

214.27

 

McGraw Hill

Reading and Writing in Social Studies

 

0-02-150589-6

41.15

 

McGraw Hill

Assessment Book

0-02150-583-7

70.14

 

McGraw Hill

California Leveled Biographies Classroom Set

 (1 each of 20 titles)

0-02150-790-2

90.14

§  Excellent supplemental readers