Genius and Joy Curriculum Grade 4

Easy-to-Use, All-in-One Kits Feature Authentic Literature, Student Weekly Records, and Explicit, Detailed Instruction Based on Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Five Pursuits

The Genius and Joy Curriculum provides full, rich and contextualized learning experiences that go beyond a standard curriculum. This milestone curriculum challenges students academically, encourages creative and critical thinking, and inspires interactivity with families and communities, with learning experiences that adhere to national English language art standards. Through connecting authentic texts to the real world, all students are able to see their learning as meaningful and relevant. Genius and Joy lays the foundation for academic and life success as it builds literacy and knowledge.

Each kit includes:

• Teacher’s Guide
• 6 Unit Plans (2 weeks+ instruction)
• Curriculum & Knowledge Map
• Classroom Pursuits Poster
• 30 copies of Student Weekly Record: Writing and Activities
• 6 copies of 6 Anchor Texts:
• Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z by Irene Latham and Charles Waters, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini
• Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game by John Coy, illustrated by Randy DuBurke
• How to Make a Book (about My Dog) by Chris Barton, illustrated by Sarah Horne
• Indigenous Cultures Today: Protecting Native Families and Practicing Cultural Traditions by Cayla Bellanger DeGroat
• The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just by Mélina Mangal, illustrated by Luisa Uribe
• Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sun Yung Shin, and Diane Wilson, illustrated by Dion MBD

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