Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School - Yearly Course Outline - Spelling / Vocabulary Fourth Grade 2026-2027

Oct 1, 2026

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Yearly course outline for 4th grade spelling and vocabulary at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School for the 2026–2027 school year. Students work from two core series across two semesters: McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders Grade 4 speller in the first semester and Sadlier Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Orange Level in the second. Assessment includes quarterly tests and quizzes posted on PowerSchool, with 90% tests and 10% homework, and a grading scale from A to U.

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Reading Time15 min

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Course Description

Instructional Materials

Methods of Assessment and Distribution

Assessment Weighting and Grading Scale

Tentative Course Calendar

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School Yearly Course Outline Spelling / Vocabulary Fourth Grade 2026–2027 Teacher’s Name: Laura Houte Teacher’s Email: [Lhoute@ourladyofthelakeschool.org](Lhoute@ourladyofthelakeschool.org) Teacher’s Room Number: 101 Course Description The students will work out of two spelling books this year. These two series will help develop student vocabulary, spelling skills, use of resources, and improve skills assessed on the Terra Nova test in the spring. Instructional Materials During the first semester, students will use the speller that accompanies Reading Wonders, Grade 4 (McGraw-Hill). In the second semester, students will use Vocabulary Workshop, Orange Level (Sadlier Oxford), which enriches vocabulary skills. Methods of Assessment and Distribution All test and homework grades will be posted on PowerSchool ([www.ollpowerschool.org](www.ollpowerschool.org)). Please check for postings frequently. Each quarter, four tests and four quiz assessments will be administered. Assessment Weighting 90% Tests 10% Homework Grading Scale A: 100-94 B: 93-86 C: 85-78 D: 77-70 U: 69 and below Tentative Course Calendar ** Dates and course content are subject to change at discretion of teacher or administration. ** Aug 6 – First day of school 4th-7th | Week | Standards | Objectives
(The learner will . . .) | Instructional
Materials | Assessments | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1st Quarter | | | | | | Week 1
Aug. 10-14
8/14 Summer
Reading Due | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with Long A vowel patterns | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test long A | | Week 2
Aug. 17-21
8/18 PTCC Mtg
6pm | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with Long E vowel patterns | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test long E | | Week 3
Aug. 24-28 | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with Long O vowel patterns | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test long O | | Week 4 Aug 31-Sept 4 | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with three letter blends | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test three letter blends | | Week 5
Sept. 7-11
9/7 Labor Day
No School | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with r-controlled vowels – ar/or | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test ar/or | | Week 6
Sept. 14-18
Spirit Week 9/18 Pep Rally and Fun Run Kickoff | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with r-controlled vowels – er/ir/ur | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test er/ir/ur | | Week 7
Sept. 21-25
9/25
Birthday Brunch
(July, Aug, Sept) | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with silent letters | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test-silent letters | | Week 8 Sept.28-Oct. 2
10/2 – Fun Run
10/2- ½ day dismissal | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with soft c & g | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test-words with soft c & g | | Week 9
Oct. 5-9
10/8 End of 1st Qtr 10/9 No School
10/9-10/11 Festival of the Lake | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with inflectional endings | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test-words with inflectional endings | | 2nd Quarter | | | | | | Week 10
Oct. 12-16
10/13 Living
Rosary | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with inflectional endings | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test-words with inflectional ending | | 10/15 CFR Reward Day 10/15- ½ Day
10/15-Parent Teacher Conferences 10/16 – No School | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Week 11
Oct. 19-23 | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words Words with /ü/, /u- /, and /ů/ | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test-words Words with /ü/,/u- /, and /ů | | Week 12
Oct. 26-30
Red Ribbon Week | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with diphthongs /oi/ and /ou/ | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Test-words with diphthongs /oi/ and /ou/ | | Week 13
Nov. 2-6 | RF.4.3a
L.4.2D
L.4. 4b | Spell words with closed syllables | McGraw-Hill Wonders Book 4 | Spell words with closed syllables | | Week

FAQs

Which spelling and vocabulary materials do students use during each semester?

During the first semester, students use the speller that accompanies Reading Wonders, Grade 4 (McGraw-Hill). During the second semester, students use Vocabulary Workshop, Orange Level (Sadlier Oxford).

How are student grades assessed and posted?

All test and homework grades are posted on PowerSchool. Each quarter includes four tests and four quiz assessments.

What is the grading scale and weight of tests versus homework?

Grades are weighted as 90% tests and 10% homework. The grading scale is A: 100-94, B: 93-86, C: 85-78, D: 77-70, and U: 69 and below.

Oct 1, 2026

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