Ms. Hannah Green
​Teacher

Fourth Grade

Welcome to fourth grade! My name is Hannah Green, and I have been teaching since 2021, mostly in Catholic schools. I believe passion is key to being a great educator, and I absolutely love what I do. My students can feel that enthusiasm, and it inspires their love of learning. 
Fourth grade is a transformative year. Students shift from concrete thinking to abstract reasoning and take greater ownership of their academic work. There is emphasis on strengthening executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, and time management, becoming more confident and prepared learners. Here are some highlights in the curriculum of fourth grade at St. Ignatius School: 

Catechesis: Faith and values are intentionally woven throughout the day using core Ignatian Jesuit principles that encourage reflection, compassion, and service to others. We focus on caring for the whole person across all subjects. Students have weekly guided exploration of Virtus Magazine, featuring relevant Catholic news; magazines are sent home with optional family activities. Monthly visits from the priests are a meaningful and exciting experience for the fourth graders.

Service Project: Protecting Our Neighborhood Critters
Students create winter infographics to educate their neighbors and family members on helping local wildlife. In the spring, students design and build bird feeders to give to others, sparking joy in the community. 
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Language Arts: Our Language Arts program is both rigorous and engaging, fostering strong readers, writers, and thinkers. Fourth graders are transforming from learning to read to reading to learn. 

• Daily instruction in grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and writing strategies.
  
  
• Rich, diverse texts that strengthen comprehension and critical thinking.
  
  
• In-depth exploration of many genres. 

Small Groups & Workshops: Students receive targeted instruction through fluid, leveled small groups that meet regularly.

• Rotating workshops: Reading, Writing, and Phonics/Word Study.
  
  
• Teacher-led small groups focused on comprehension, fluency, and individualized support.
  
  
• Collaborative learning in a structured, supportive environment.
  
  

Writing: Students grow from paragraph writing to composing structured five-paragraph essays.

• Explicit instruction in introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions.
  
  
• Strong scaffolding to build confidence and independence.
  
  
• Engaging writing prompts and regular writing/word study homework for practice. 
  
  

P.O.W.E.R. Writing Framework: A structured approach used for all writing assignments that students will memorize: 

• Plan
  
  
• Organize
  
  
• Write
  
  
• Edit
  
  
• Revise
  
  

Math: Students develop deep conceptual understanding beyond memorization.

• Emphasis on visual models, mathematical discourse, and explanation of thinking.
  
  
• Focus on 4th grade Common Core skills, including: Place value and multi-digit operations, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, multi-step word problems, measurement, area, and geometry. 
  
  
• Math games, hands-on activities, and regular homework to strengthen fluency.
  
  

Science: Emphasizes inquiry and collaboration.

• Life science research and investigation opportunities. 
  
  
• Mystery Science Program, featuring inquiry-driven lessons aligned with NGSS.
  
  
• Lessons begin with thought-provoking questions and proceed to hands-on labs using shared materials.
  
  
  

Social Studies: Fourth grade Social Studies centers on Oregon studies, with immersive learning experiences.

• In-depth exploration of the Oregon Trail, including role-play and a related field trip.
  
  
• Study of Oregon geography, landforms, rivers, cities, and economic opportunities.
  
  
• Discussions on historical impact, including Indigenous perspectives.
  
  
• Research on people who have made a difference and local volunteer opportunities in Oregon. 

Fourth grade is a year of incredible growth for the whole child. It brings me genuine joy to watch students come out of their shells and share their wonderful ideas. I am honored to teach your child and welcome all students into our warm classroom community.