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Fourth Grade Curriculum Map 2015-2016

Unit 1 – Think It Through

Date August 24 - October 2

ELA Unit 1 - Think it Through

Writing/ Lang. Arts Organization and Purpose

Math Module 1 and 3

Science Force and Motion

Social Studies Florida Studies Weekly

Unit Overview/ Objective

In this unit, students will understand where good ideas come from, how businesses can help other people, and how people respond to natural disasters. Also, students will

Students will understand how to organize their writing with purpose. Students will learn patterns and strategies in spelling.

Students will learn how to generalize place value understanding for multi-digit who numbers.

Big Idea- 1, 2, 3 & 12 The Practice of Science; The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge; The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models; Motion of Objects

Students will learn about the state of Florida and how the constitution and its functions effect the state that we live in.

Week 1

August 24 – 28th

Standard- LACC.4.SL.1.1a, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.2, LACC.4.RL.4.10, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.RL.2.5, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.L.3.4a, LACC.4.L.3.4c SWBAT- identify instructional routines and establish classroom procedures. Read Aloud: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Teaching Strategies-.START SMART Wonders TS3-S28

Teach classroom and school procedures

Code of Conduct

Bus Video

STAR Reading Testing B.O.Y.

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.2, LAFS.4.W.1.3 Spelling- Fry Words – List 1 Spelling Lesson: Spelling Suffixes -ed and –ing patterns Wonders Writing Activities: BOY Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose – Put together writing journals, etc. Narrative Beginnings Grammar-End Punctuation – Using correct end punctuation. Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.4.NBT.1, MAFS.4.NBT.2, MAFS.OA.1 SWBAT- Interpret multiplication equation as a comparison; recognize a digit represents 10 times the value of the digit to the right; read and write multi-digit numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form; compare numbers based on meanings of the digits using <, >, or =. Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 1 Lesson 1 – 5

STAR Math Testing B.O.Y.

Place Value Benchmark Assessment 1 (SI)

Standard- SC.4.N.1.1, SC.4.N.1.2 SWBAT-describe questions scientists ask and explain how scientists find answers to questions; explain how to use tools to do science and describe how to do science safely Resources - Ch 1, Lesson 1 & 2; AIMS activities

SWBAT- Identify and be able to recall the school-wide PBS acronyms. Teaching Strategies- PowerPoints and activities on the acronyms: Walk Bus Lunch Flush Step

Week 2

August 31 – Sept 4th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.1b, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.RL.1..3, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.3.7, LACC.4.RL.4.10, LACC.4.L.3.5c, SWBAT-Students will be able to make predictions about reading and put events into accurate sequence; understand synonyms and use words in context. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 1 Week 1 – The Dragon Problem (T16) The Princess and the Pizza (T25A), Tomas and His Sons (T25S) Essential Question: Where do good ideas come from?

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.2, LAFS.4.W.1.3 Spelling- Fry Words – List 2 Spelling Lesson: Spelling Patterns –Long and short O Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Organization Grammar: Sentences Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Strengthening Narrative Beginnings

Standard- MAFS.4.NBT.2, MAFS.4.NBT.3, SWBAT- Find 1, 10, or 100 thousand more or less than a given number; round multi-digit numbers to the thousands place using the vertical number line; round multi-digit numbers to any place on a vertical number line; round using real world applications

Standard- SC.4.N.1.3, SC.4.N.1.4, SC.4.N.1.5, SC.4.N.1.6, SC.4.N.1.7, SC.4.N.1.8 SWBAT- describe different scientific methods; explain how scientists draw conclusions Resources – Ch 1, Lesson 3 & 4, AIMS activities

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.3.7, SS.4.A.6.3, SS.4.G.1.1 SWBAT-examine Florida’s state symbols and their origins. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 1 – Welcome to Florida Studies Weekly, utilized in small groups.

Comprehension Strategy – Make Predictions Comprehension Skill – Sequence Genre – Fairy Tale Vocabulary Strategy – Context Clues; Synonyms Vocabulary: brainstorm, flattened, frantically, gracious, official, original, stale Leveled Readers: (AL) Clever Puss, (OL) Jack and the Extreme Stalk, (BL) Charming Ella Novel Study – The Lemonade War

Grammar-Proper and Common Nouns – Capitalizing Proper Nouns Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 1 Lesson 6 -10

Mid Module 1 Assessment

Comparing and Rounding Numbers Benchmark 1 (SI)

Week 3 No School – Sept 8th. Labor Day Sept 8th – Sept 4th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.1b, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.RL.1..3, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.3.7, LACC.4.RL.4.10, LACC.4.L.3.5c, SWBAT-Students will be able to make predictions about reading and put events into accurate sequence; understand synonyms and use words in context. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 1 Week 2 – The Talent Show (T80) Experts Incorporated (T89A), Speaking out to Stop Bullying (T89M) Essential Question: How do your actions affect others? Comprehension Strategy – Make Predictions Comprehension Skill – Problem and Solution Genre – Realistic Fiction Vocabulary Strategy – Idioms Vocabulary: accountable, advise desperately, hesitated, humiliated, inspirations, self-esteem, uncomfortably Leveled Readers: (AL) The Dream Team, (OL) Rosa’s Garden, (BL) Saving Grasshopper Novel Study – The Lemonade War Novel Activity: Work on Lemonade War Lap Book/project Performance Task: Proposal for the Lemonade Stand Fundraiser

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.2, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4W.2.5, Spelling- Fry Words – List 3 Spelling Lesson: Spelling Patterns –Spelling Strategies Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Ideas Grammar: Subject and Predicate Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Informational Introduction: The Basics Grammar-Punctuation– Punctuation of Dialogue Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.4.NBT.1, MAFS.4.NBT.2, MAFS.4.NBT.4, MAFS.OA.3 SWBAT- Use place value understanding to fluently add multi-digit whole numbers using the standard addition algorithm and apply the algorithm to solve word problems using tape diagrams; Solve multi-step word problems using the standard addition algorithm modeled with tape diagrams and assess the reasonableness of answers using rounding; Use place value understanding to decompose to smaller units up to 3 times using the standard subtraction algorithm, and apply the algorithm to solve word problems using tape diagrams; Use place value understanding to fluently decompose to smaller units multiple times in any place using the standard subtraction algorithm, and apply the algorithm to solve word problems using tape diagrams Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 1 Lesson 11-15

Standard – SC.4.N.2.1, SC4.N.3.1 SWBAT- know that science is a study of the natural world and describe some types of models scientists use. Resources – Ch 1, Lesson 5; AIMS activities

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.C.1.1, SS.4.C.2.2, SS.4.C.2.3, SS.4.C.3.1, SS.4.C.3.2 SWBAT-define a constitution and examine some examples from the US Constitution; learn about bicameral congress, three branches of government, and the system of checks and balances. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 2 – Three Branches of Government, utilized in small groups.

Week 4

Standard-LACC.4.RI.1.1, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RI.1.2, LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.3.L.3.4b, LACC.4.RI.2.4, LACC.4.RF.3.3a, LACC.4.RF.4.4a, LACC.4.RF.4.4b SWBAT-Students will be able to build background knowledge on invention, listen for a purpose, identify characteristics of a persuasive article, determine the main idea of a

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4W.2.4, Spelling- Fry Words – List 4 Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Sentence Fluency Grammar: Run on Sentneces

Standard- MAFS.4.NBT.1, MAFS.4.NBT.2, MAFS.4.NBT.3, MAFS.4.NBT.4, MAFS.OA.3 SWBAT- Solve two-step word problems using the standard subtraction algorithm fluently modeled with tape diagrams and assess the reasonableness of answers using rounding;

Standard- SC.4.P.12.1 SWBAT-understand that objects move in different ways and will recognize what affects Resources- Ch 6, Lesson 1; AIMS activities

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.6.3, SS.4.C.2.1, SS.4.C.2.3, SS.4.C.3.2 SWBAT-compare the state government to the national government and learn about government functions and jobs that make our way of life

Sept 14th – 18th

text and explain how it is supported by key details. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 1 Week 5 – Dollars and Sense (T272) Kids in Business (T281A), Starting a Successful Business (T281E) Essential Question: How can starting a business help others? Comprehension Strategy – Reread Comprehension Skill – Main Idea and Key Details Genre – Persuasive article Vocabulary Strategy –Suffixes Vocabulary: compassionate, enterprise, exceptional, funds, innovative, process, routine, undertaking Leveled Readers: (AL) Start Small, Think Big, (OL) Start Small, Think Big, (BL) Start Small, Think Big Novel Study – The Lemonade War Novel Activity: Work on Lemonade War Lap Book/project

Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Logical Progression – The Basics Grammar-Verbs– Regular and Irregular verbs Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Solve additive compare word problems modeled with tape diagrams; Solve multi-step word problems modeled with tape diagrams and assess the reasonableness of answers using rounding; Create and solve multi-step word problems from given tape diagrams and equations Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 1 Lesson 16-19

End of Module 1 Assessment

Post Module 1 Assessment (SI)

Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 3 –Government Functions, utilized in small groups.

Week 5

Sept 21st – 25th Progress Reports 9/22

Standard-LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.SL.1.1d, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RI.1.1, LACC.4.RI.2.5, LACC.4.RI.4.10, LACC.4.RI.2.4, LACC.4.L.3.4a SWBAT-build background knowledge on responding to natural disasters, review key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of discussion, reread difficult sections to increase understanding. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 1 Week 3 – On the Rescue (T139) A World of Change (T144), Earthquakes (T153A), Tornado (T153M) Essential Question: How do people respond to natural disasters? Comprehension Strategy – Reread Comprehension Skill – Compare and Contrast Genre – Expository Text Vocabulary Strategy –Context Clues/Multiple Meaning Words Vocabulary: alter, collapse, crisis, destruction, hazard, severe, substantial, unpredictable Leveled Readers: Changing Landscapes,

Begin Amazing Animals-Reading Novel Study – Because of Winn Dixie Novel Activity: Because of Winn Dixie Lapbook

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.1.2 Spelling- Fry Words – List 5 Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Ideas Grammar: Compound Sentences Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Logical Progression – Improving Logical Progression Grammar-Nouns– Apostrophes in Possessives Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.OA.1, MAFS.OA.2, MAFS.MD.3, MAFS.NBT.1 SWBAT- investigate and use the formulas for area and perimeter of rectangles; You will solve multiplicative comparison word problems by applying the area and perimeter formulas; demonstrate understanding of area and perimeter formulas by solving multi-step real world problems; You will interpret and represent patterns when multiplying by 10, 100, and 1,000 in arrays and numerically; You will multiply multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000 by single digits Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 3 Lesson 1-5

Standard- SC.4.P.12.1 SWBAT-understand that objects move in different ways and will recognize what affects Resources - Ch 6, Lesson 1; AIMS activities

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.2.1, SS.4.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.4.G.1.3, SS.4.G.1.4 SWBAT-discuss Florida’s geology, climate and sea levels. They will also define the six great regions of Florida. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 4 –Florida’s Physical Features, utilized in small groups.

Week 6

Sept 28th – October 2nd

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.1, LACC.4.RI.1.2, LACC.4.RI.1.3, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RI.1.1, LACC.4.RI.2.5, LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.L.3.4a, LACC.4.L.2.3c SWBAT-build background knowledge on forces and motion, pose and respond to specific questions to clarify information, refer to details and examples in a text when explaining and drawing inferences. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 1 Week 4 – How Does it Work (T20) The Big Race (T208), EA Crash Course in Forces and Motion(T217A) Essential Question: How can science help you understand how things work? Comprehension Strategy – Reread Comprehension Skill – Cause and Effect Genre – Narrative Nonfiction Vocabulary Strategy –Context Clues/Definitions and Restatements Vocabulary: accelerate, advantage, capabilities, friction, gravity, identity, inquiry, thrilling Leveled Readers: George’s Giant Wheel

Continue Amazing Animals-Reading Novel Study – Because of Winn Dixie Novel Activity: Because of Winn Dixie Lapbook

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.2, LAFS.4.W.1.1, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4.W.1.3 Spelling- Fry Words – List 6 Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Organization Grammar: Clauses and Complex Sentences Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Conclusions – The Basics Grammar-Proper and Common Nouns – Nouns – Common and Proper Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

End of Module 1 Writing Task

Standard- MAFS.OA.1, MAFS.OA.2, MAFS.NBT.1, MAFS.NBT.5 SWBAT- multiply two digit multiples of 10 by two-digit multiples of 10; use place value disks to represent two-digit by one-digit multiplication; extend the use of place value disks to represent three- and four- digit by one-digit multiplication; multiply three- and four-digit numbers by one-digit numbers applying the standard algorithm; connect the area model and the partial products method to the standard algorithm Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 3 Lesson 6, 7, 8, 10, 11

Standard- SC.4.P.12.2 SWBAT- find and describe the speed of an object; recognize that objects move at different speeds Resources – Ch 6, Lesson 2; AIMS activities

Begin working on Animal Research Project

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.3.7, SS.4.A.6.3, SS.4.C.2.1, SS.4.C.2.2, SS.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.4.G.1.3, SS.4.G.1.4 SWBAT-define flora and fauna and examine various related terms for describing plant and animal life; learn about Florida’s endangered species and other species native to the state. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 5 –Flora and Fauna of Florida, utilized in small groups.


Unit 2 – Amazing Animals

Date October 5 - November 6

ELA Unit 2 – Amazing Animals

Writing/ Lang. Arts Organization and

Purpose

Math Module 3

Science Plants & Animals;

Ecosystems



In this unit students will learn about animals and their habitats, understand theme, complete animal projects, and identify characteristics of lyric poetry and haiku.

In this unit, students will learn about nouns, sentence fluency, figurative language, and organizational writing.

In this unit, students will use place value understanding to solve mufti-digit multiplication and division problems.

Big Idea – 16 & 17 Heredity and Reproduction; Interdependence

In this using, students will study and learn about early explorers and natives of Florida.

Week 7

October 5th – October

9th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.SL.1.1b, LACC.4.RL.1.2, LACC.4.RL.2.5, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.3.9LACC.3.L.3.4c, SWBAT-determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in a text, summarize a text, Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics, use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 2 Week 1 – Animal Tales (T11), The Fisherman and the Kaha Bird (T16), The Secret Message (T25A) Essential Question: What are some messages in animal stories? Comprehension Strategy – Ask and answer questions Comprehension Skill – Theme Genre – Folktale Vocabulary Strategy –Root Words Vocabulary: attracted, dazzling, fabric, greed, honest, requested, soared, trudged Leveled Readers: (AP) Cockroach and the Mouse, (OL) Badger and the Fan, (BL) The Wings of the Butterfly Novel Study – Because of Winn Dixie Novel Activity: Because of Winn Dixie Lapbook

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.2, LAFS.4.W.1.1, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4.W.1.3 Spelling- Fry Words – List 7 Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Organization Grammar: Common and Proper nouns Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Conclusions – Strengthening Conclusions Grammar-Proper and Common Nouns – Nouns – Possessive Nouns Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.OA.1, MAFS.OA.2, MAFS.NBT.1, MAFS.MD.3 SWBAT- solve two-step word problems, including multiplicative comparison; use multiplication, addition, or subtraction to solve multi-step word problems; will solve division word problems with remainders; understand and solve division problems with a remainder using the array and area models; understand and solve two-digit dividend division problems with a remainder in the ones place by using number disks Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 3 Lesson 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Mid Module 3 Assessment after

Lesson 13 (D)

Multiplication Benchmark Assessment 1 (SI)

Standard- SC.4L.16.1, SC.4L.16.2 SWBAT- understand how plants reproduce; recognize that animals inherit different characteristics that may be affected by the environment Resources- Ch 7, Lessons 1 & 2

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.2.1, SS.4.A.3.8, SS.4.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.G.1.4, SWBAT-learn about the first humans and animals that lived in Florida; examine the cultures of the various tribes that inhabited Florida. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 6 –Natives of Florida, utilized in small groups.

Week 8

Standard-LACC.4.RL.3.9, LACC.4.SL.1.1d, LACC.4.RL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.2.5, LACC.4.RL.1.2, LACC.4.RL4.10 SWBAT-Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics, Engage in a range of

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.W.1.3 Spelling- Fry Words – List 8 Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Traits: Voice

Standard- MAFS.OA.3, MAFS.OA.4, MAFS.NBT.6, SWBAT- find whole number quotients and remainders; explain remainders by using

Standard-- SC.4L.16.3, SC.4L.16.4 SWBAT - recognize that animals inherit and learn behaviors; understand that

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.3.1, SS.4.A.3.2, SS.4.A.3.7, SS.4.A.6.1, SS.A.9.1, SS.4.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.4.G.1.4


16th

collaborative discussions, determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem from a text, paraphrase portions of a text read aloud. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 2 Week 2 – Look Familiar? (T75) The Ant and the Grasshopper (T80), Ranita, The Frog Prince (T89A) Essential Question: How do animal characters change familiar stories? Comprehension Strategy – Ask and answer questions Comprehension Skill – Theme Genre – Drama Vocabulary Strategy –Context Clues: Antonyms Vocabulary: alter, annoyed, attitude, commotion, cranky, familiar, frustrated, selfish, specialty Leveled Readers: (AL) Saving Green Bird, (OL) The Prince who Could Fly, (BL) Behind the Secret Trapdoor Novel Study – Because of Winn Dixie Novel Activity: Because of Winn Dixie Lapbook

Grammar: Singular and Plural Nouns Wonders Writing Activities: Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Transitions – Temporal Transitions Grammar-Proper and Common Nouns – Nouns – Pronoun Agreement Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

place value understanding and models; solve division problems with remainders using the area model; Find factor pairs for numbers to 100 and use understanding of factors to define prime and composite; Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 3 Lesson 18, 19, 21, 22, 23

Florida plants go through stages called a life cycle Resources – Ch 7, Lessons 3 & 4

SWBAT-study the explorers who discovered Florida, emphasizing Ponce de Leon and learn about other Spanish explorers who sought treasures in Florida. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 7 –Spanish Explorers utilized in small groups.

Week 9


23rd

End of 1st grading

period 10/22

Teacher Professional

Development Day – 10/23

Standard-LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.SL.1.1d, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RI.1.2, LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.RI.4.10 SWBAT-interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitative; review key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion, determine the main ideas of a text, paraphrase portions of a text read aloud. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 2 Week 3 – Part of the Whole (T139) Rescuing our Reefs (T144), The Buffalo are Back (T153A) Essential Question: How are all living things connected? Comprehension Strategy – Summarize Comprehension Skill – Main idea and Key Details Genre – Narrative Nonfiction Vocabulary Strategy –Context Clues Vocabulary: crumbled, droughts, ecosystem, extinct, flourished, fragile, imbalance, ripples Leveled Readers: Saving San Francisco Bay Novel Study – Because of Winn Dixie Novel Activity: Because of Winn Dixie Lapbook

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.W.1.3 Spelling- Fry Words – List 9 Spelling Lesson: Wonders Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Ideas Grammar: Irregular Plural Nouns Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Transitions – Temporal Words in Narrative to create organization Grammar-Sentence Formation– Simple Sentences Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.OA.3, MAFS.OA.4, MAFS.NBT.6, SWBAT- Divide multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000 by single-digit numbers; Explore properties of prime and composite numbers to 100 by using multiples; Represent and solve division problems with up to a three-digit dividend numerically and with place value disks requiring decomposing a remainder in the hundreds place; Represent and solve three-digit dividend division with divisors of 2, 3, 4, and 5 numerically; Solve division problems with a zero in the dividend or with a zero in the quotient Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 3 Lesson 25, 26, 27, 28, 30

Standard- SC.4L.16.4, SC.4L.17.1 SWBAT - know the life cycles of some Florida animals; explain how seasons affect plants and animals in Florida and in other parts of the country Resources-Ch 7, Lesson 5; Ch 8, Lesson 1

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.3.1, SS.4.A.3.3, SS.4.A.3.5, SS.4.A.3.6, SS.A.3.7, SS.4.A.9.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.4.G.1.4 SWBAT-study the sea battle between the French and Spanish over the land that is now Florida; learn how conflicts and motives of the first Florida settlements, including battles and the search for religious freedom. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 8 –St. Augustine: French vs. Spanish, utilized in small groups.

Week 10


30th

Teacher Work Day

10/26

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.1b, LACC.4.SL.1.2, SC.4.L.16.2, LACC.4.RI.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, SC.4.L.17.1, LACC.4.RI.1.2, LACC.4.RI.1.3, LACC.4.RI.4.10, LACC.4.L.3.4b SWBAT-explain that although characteristics of plants and animals are inherited, some characteristics can be affected by the environment, determine the main idea of a text and how it is supported. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 2 Week 4 – Adapting to Survive (T203), Animal Adaptations (T208), Spiders (T217A) Essential Question: What helps an animal Survive? Comprehension Strategy – Summarize Comprehension Skill – Main idea and Key Details Genre – Expository Text Vocabulary Strategy –Prefixes Vocabulary: camouflaged, dribbles, extraordinary, poisonous, pounce, predator, prey, vibrations Leveled Readers: Extreme Animals Novel Study – Because of Winn Dixie Novel Activity: Because of Winn Dixie Lapbook

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.W.1.1 Spelling- Fry Words – List 10 Spelling Lesson: Wonders – (T229) Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Organization Grammar: Possessive Nouns Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Focus – Staying Focused in Opinion Writing Grammar-Sentence Formation– Types of Sentences Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.OA.3, MAFS.MD.3, MAFS.NBT.5, SWBAT- Interpret division word problems as either number of groups unknown or group size unknown; Interpret and find whole number quotients and remainders to solve one-step division word problems with larger divisors of 6, 7, 8, and 9; Multiply two-digit multiples of 10 by two-digit numbers using a place value chart; Multiply two-digit multiples of 10 by two-digit numbers using the area model; Multiply two-digit by two-digit numbers using four partial products Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 3 Lesson 31, 32, 34, 35, 36

Standard- SC.4.L.17.2 SWBAT- describe the parts of ecosystems and some examples of ecosystems Resources – Ch 8, Lesson 2

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.3.1, SS.4.A.3.2, SS.4.A.3.4, SS.4.A.3.6, SS.A.3.7, SS.4.A.4.2, SS.4.A.6.1, SS.4.A.9.1, SS.4.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.4.G.1.4 SWBAT-learn about Spanish missionaries who came to Florida seeking to bring their religion to the natives; discuss the interactions between missionaries and natives. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 9 –Spanish Missions, utilized in small groups.

Week 11

Nov 2nd – Nov 6th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.1.c, LACC.4.RL.1.2, LACC.4.RL.2.5, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.2.5, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.L.3.5a, SWBAT-pose or respond to specific questions to clarify or follow on information, determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem, identify similes and metaphors in poetry, identify characters of lyric poetry and haiku. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 – Creative Leaps (T267) Animal Poems (T272), Animal Poems (T281A), Fog (T21E) Essential Question: How are writer’s inspired by animals? Literary Elements – Meter and Rhyme Comprehension Skill – Point of View Genre – Lyric Poetry and Haiku Vocabulary Strategy –Figurative Language Vocabulary: brittle, creative, descriptive, outstretched, POETRY TERMS: metaphor, meter, rhyme, simile Leveled Readers: (AL) Putting on an Act, (OL) The Big One, (BL) Dolphin Cove,

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.W.1.1 Spelling- Fry Words – Review Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Suffixes (T293) Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Word Choice Grammar: Combining sentences Grammar-Sentence Variety– Complex Sentences, Compound Sentences, and Simple Sentences Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

End of Module 2 Writing Task

Standard- MAFS.OA.3, MAFS.MD.3, MAFS.NBT.5, SWBAT- Transition from four partial products to the standard algorithm for two-digit by two-digit multiplication Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 3 Lesson 37, 38

End of Module 3 Assessment

Post Module 3 Assessment (SI)

Standard- SC.4.L.17.3, SC.4.L.17.4 SWBAT- explain how energy flows in a food chain and a food web; describe how plants, animals, and humans can affect the environment Resources- Ch 8, Lessons 4 & 5

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.3.2, SS.4.A.3.3, SS.4.A.3.5, SS.4.A.3.6, SS.A.3.7, SS.4.A.4.2, SS.4.A.9.1, SS.4.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.4.G.1.4 SWBAT-identify the significance of the Castillo de San Marcos and surrounding historical places in St. Augustine. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 10 –What a Fort – The Castillo De San Marcos: utilized in small groups.

Novel Study – Because of Winn Dixie Novel Activity: Because of Winn Dixie Lapbook

Performance Task Due : Because of Winn Dixie Lapbook

Begin Poetry Performance Task: Poetry Project


Unit 3 – That’s the Spirit!

Date November 9 – December 11

ELA Unit 3 – That’s the Spirit!

Writing/ Lang. Arts Evidence and Citations

Math Module 5

Science Rock Cycle



In this unit students will understand how texts can be written from different points of view; be able to describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story; listen for purpose and identify characters of a biography.

In this unit, students will learn how to identify evidence to support their ideas and cite them correctly, as well as review conventions.

In this unit, students will learn to decompose, add, subtract, and identify equivalent fractions.

In this unit, students will be able to classify minerals and rocks, identify natural resources, and describe some of Florida’s resources. Big Idea 6

In this unit, students will learn about the establishment of St. Augustine, understand the Seminole War.

Week 12

November 9th –

November 13th

Veteran’s Day 11/11

– No School

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.1b, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, , LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL..4.10, LACC.4.SL.1.1a, LACC.4.RL.3.4a, LACC.4.L.2.3c SWBAT-describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text; learn meanings of new vocabulary words; compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first and third person narrations. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 3 Week 1 – At the Library (T166), The Cricket in Times Square (T178), The Girl and the Chenoo (T196) Essential Question: How can you make new friends feel welcome? Comprehension Strategy – Visualize Comprehension Skill – Point of View Genre – Fantasy Vocabulary Strategy –Context Clues Vocabulary: acquaintances, cautiously, complementary, jumble, logical, scornfully, scrounging, trustworthy Leveled Readers: (AP) A New Bear in the Forest, (OL) Not From Around Here, (BL) Cara Sky Kingdom Novel Study – Holes by Louis Sachar Novel Activity: Holes Activity Journal

Standard-, LAFS.4.W.1.2b, LAFS.4.RI.1.2, LAFS.4.L.1.2a Spelling- Adding Suffixes –est, -er Spelling Lesson: Wonders – r controlled vowels er, ir, ur Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Sentence Fluency and transitions Grammar: Action Verbs Write Score Writing- Evidence and Citations–Informational Text Evidence Grammar-Proper and Common Nouns – Capitalization Review Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.4.NF.3b, MAFS.4.NF.4a, MAFS.4.NF.3a SWBAT- Decompose fractions as a sum of unit fractions using tape diagrams; Decompose fractions as a sum of unit fractions using tape diagrams; Decompose non-unit fractions and represent them as a whole number times a unit fraction using tape diagrams; Decompose fractions into sums of smaller unit fractions using tape diagrams; Decompose unit fractions using area models to show equivalence. Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 5 Lesson 1-5

Standard- SC.4.E.6.1, SC.4.E.6,2 SWBAT- Describe the three categories of rocks and know how they are formed, identify different properties of minerals and how minerals make up rocks. Resources- Ch 3, Lessons 1 & 2

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.1.3, SS.4.A.1.4, SS.4.A.1.6, SS.4.A.1.9, SS.4.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.4.G.1.4, SWBAT-study about the British Invasion and French Indian War, learn about settler hardships. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 11 –British Florida, utilized in small groups.

Week 13

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RI.1.1, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RI.1.3, LACC.4.RI.1.1, LACC.4.RI.3.8, LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.L.2.3c, LACC.4.L.3.5c

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.2d, LAFS.4.L.1.3b, LAFS.4.W.1.3 Spelling- Long and short Ii

Standard- MAFS.4.NF.1, MAFS.4.NF.3b

Standard- SC.4E.6.2, SC.4.E.6.5

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.2, SS.4.A.1.3, SS.4.A.1.4, SS.4.A.1.6, SS.4.A.1.9, SS.4.G.1.1, SS.4.G.1.2, SS.4.G.1.4,

November 16th -

November 20th

SWBAT-Listen for purpose and identify characters of a biography; build background knowledge on making a difference; paraphrase portions of a text. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 3 Week 3 – Judy’s Appalachia (T194) Delivering Justice (T216), Keeping Freedom in the Family (T236) Essential Question: How can one person make a difference? Comprehension Strategy – Reread Comprehension Skill – Author’s Point of View Genre – Biography Vocabulary Strategy –Synonyms and Antonyms Vocabulary: boycott, encouragement, fulfill, injustice, mistreated, protest, qualified, registered Leveled Readers: (AL) Jacob Riis, (OL) Jacob Riis, (BL) Jacob Riis Novel Study – Holes by Louis Sachar Novel Activity: Holes Activity Journal

Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Soft C and g (T164) Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Ideas/Relevant Evidence Grammar: Main and Helping Verbs Write Score Writing- Evidence and Citations–Details carry meaning Grammar-End Punctuation Review Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

SWBAT- Decompose unit fractions using area models to show equivalence; Use the area model and multiplication to show the equivalence of two fractions; Use the area model and multiplication to show the equivalence of two fractions; Use the area model and division to show the equivalence of two fractions; Use the area model and division to show the equivalence of two fractions; Explain fraction equivalence using a tape diagram and the number line, and relate that to the use of multiplication and division. Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 5 Lesson 6-11

SWBAT- know about how humans use natural resources and that some are renewable and some are not; explain how weathering and erosion can change Earth’s surface. Resources- Ch 3, Lessons 3 and 4

SWBAT-identify the role of Florida in the American Revolution. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 12 –American Revolution utilized in small groups.

Week 14

November 23rd –

November 27th

Thanksgiving Break! Week 15

November 30th –

December 4th

Standard-LACC.4.Sl.1.1b, LACC.4.FL.1.2, LACC.4.RI.1.1, LACC.4.FL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RI.1.3, LACC.4.RI.3.8, LACC.4.RI.4.10 SWBAT-Identify the author’s purpose for writing as well as the author’s point of view; paraphrase; explain events that occurred in history. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 3 Week 4 – Words for Change (T208), Abe’s Honest Words (T240), A New Birth of Freedom (T262) Essential Question: How can words lead to change? Comprehension Strategy – Reread Comprehension Skill – Author’s Point of View Genre – Biography Vocabulary Strategy –Latin and Greek Suffixes Vocabulary: address, divided, haste, opposed, perish, proclamation, shattered, tension

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.2b, LAFS.4.L.1.3b, LAFS.4.W.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.2b, LAFS.4.W.2.5, LAFS.4.W.3.9b, LAFS.4.W.4.10, Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Plurals (T228) Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Organization/Strong Conclusions Grammar: Linking Verbs and Subject /Verb Agreement Write Score Writing-Evidence and Citations –Understanding the writing task using text evidence. (Week 15)

Standard- MAFS.4.NF.2 SWBAT- Reason using benchmarks to compare two fractions on the number line; Reason using benchmarks to compare two fractions on the number line; Find common units or number of units to compare two fractions; Find common units or number of units to compare two fractions; Use visual models to add and subtract two fractions with the same units. Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 5 Lesson 12-16

Standard- SC.4.E.6.6 SWBAT- describe some resources available in Florida Resources – Ch 3, Lesson 5

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.3, SS.4.A.1.9, SS.4.G.1.1, SWBAT-study the role of pirates in Florida history. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 13 –Pirates, utilized in small groups.

Leveled Readers: Nellie Bly Novel Study – Holes by Louis Sachar Novel Activity: Holes Activity Journal

Grammar-Capitalization and Punctuation– Adding Quotations to your direct quotations. Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Week 16

December 7th –

December 11th

Progress Reports –

December 7th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.SL.1.1b, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.FL.4.10 SWBAT-build background knowledge on helping communities, identify characteristics of realistic fiction. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 3 Week 2 – Aguinaldo (T198), Partaking in Public Service (T212), Essential Question: In what ways can you help your community? Comprehension Strategy – Visualize Comprehension Skill – Point of View Genre – Realistic Fiction Vocabulary Strategy –Context Clues Vocabulary: assigned, generosity, gingerly, mature, organizations, residents, scattered, selective Leveled Readers: (AL) Playground Buddy, (OL) Brick by Brick, (BL) Standing Guard Novel Study – Holes by Louis Sachar Novel Activity: Holes Activity Journal

Standard- LAFS.4.RI.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.2 Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Silent Letters (T100) Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Word Choice/Strong Words Grammar: Verb Tenses Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Evidence and Citations – Informational Text Evidence Grammar-Sentence Formation– Dynamic and Stative Verbs Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.4.NF.3a, MAFS.4.NF.3d, MAFS.4.NF.1, MAFS.4.MD.2 SWBAT- Use visual models to add and subtract two fractions with the same units, including subtracting from one whole; Add and subtract more than two fractions; Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions; Use visual models to add two fractions with related units using the denominators 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12; Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 5 Lesson 17-21

Mid-Module 5 Assessment (After lesson 21)

Equivalent Fraction/Comparing

Benchmark Assessment (SI)

Standard- SC.4.E.6.1, SC.4.E.6,2, SC.4E.6.2, SC.4.E.6.5, SC.4.E.6.6 SWBAT- Review Rock Cycle Resources – Ch 3 and AIMS Activities

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.3, SS.4.A.1.4, SS.4.A.1.9, SS.4.G.1.1 SWBAT-study about how Florida became a territory of the United States. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 14 –Florida Territory, utilized in small groups.

Week 17

December 14th -18th

Standard-Review Week SWBAT-Review Previous Skills

Holiday Activities

Standard- LAFS.4.L.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.1 Holiday Activities Write Score Writing- Evidence and Citations –Opinion – Using text evidence Grammar-Usage– Forms of Verbs Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- MAFS.4.NF.1, MAFS.4.NF.3, MAFS.NF.3, MAFS.4.NBT.6, MAFS.4.NF.4a, MAFS.4.MD.4 SWBAT- Add a fraction less than 1 to, or subtract a fraction less than 1 from, a whole number using decomposition and visual models; Add and multiply unit fractions to build fractions greater than 1 using visual models; Decompose and compose fractions greater than 1 to express them in various forms; Decompose and compose fractions greater than 1 to express them in various

Standard- SC.4.E.6.1, SC.4.E.6,2, SC.4E.6.2, SC.4.E.6.5, SC.4.E.6.6 SWBAT- Review Rock Cycle Resources – Ch 3 and AIMS Activities

Standard- SS.4.A.1.1, SS.4.A.1.3, SS.4.A.1.4, SS.4.A.1.6, SS.4.A.1.6, SS.4.G.1.1 SWBAT-understand Florida Seminole Indians and conflicts with settlers. Teaching Strategies- Florida studies weekly – Week 15 –Seminole Wars, utilized in small groups.

forms; Compare fractions greater than 1 by reasoning using benchmark fractions. Teaching Strategies- Engage New York: Module 5 Lesson 22-26

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Benchmark

Assessment 1 (SI)

Week 18

December 21st –

December 25th

Winter Break! Week 19

December

28th – January 1st

Winter Break!


Unit 4 – Fact or Fiction

Date January 4th-February 5th

ELA Unit 4 - Fact or Fiction

Writing/ Lang. Arts O

Math Module

Science

Earth and Space



In this unit, students will be able to understand patterns in the night sky, describe moon phases, and how Earth revolves around the sun and rotates on its axis. Big Idea 5

Week 20

January 4th – January 8th

Standard-LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RI.2.5, LACC.4.RF.3.3a, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RF.4.4b, LACC.4.RF.4.4c, LACC.4.RL.1.2, SWBAT-identify characteristics of narrative nonfiction; understand how government and laws protect us every day. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 4 Week 1 – A World without Rules (T238), See How They Run (T270), The Birth of American Democracy (T284) Essential Question: Why do we need government? Comprehension Strategy – Ask and Answer Questions Comprehension Skill –Cause and Effect Genre – Narrative Nonfiction Vocabulary Strategy –Latin Roots Vocabulary: amendments, commitment, compromise, democracy, eventually, legislation, privilege, version Leveled Readers: A Day in the Senate Novel Study – Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary Novel Activity: Fables, Fairytales, and Mythology

Standard- SC..4.E.5.1, SC.4.E.5.4 SWBAT- understand that patterns in the sky stay the same but appear to change nightly throughout the year. Resources – Ch 2, Lesson 1; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Earth and Space. (OL) Earth, Sun and Stars, (A) An Eclipse

Week 21

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4. SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.2.6,

Standard- SC.4.E.5.2, SC.4.E.5.4

January 11th – January

15th

LACC.4.RL.3.7, LACC.4.RL.4.10, LACC.4.RL.2.4, LACC.4.L.3.5b, SWBAT-make, confirm, and revise predictions to enhance comprehension; make connections between stories; compare and contrast point of view. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 4 Week 2 – The Timespecs 3000 (T252), Larue for Mayer(T288), Bringing Government Home (T310) Essential Question: Why do people run for office? Comprehension Strategy – Make Predictions Comprehension Skill –Point of View Genre – Fantasy Vocabulary Strategy –Figurative Language Vocabulary: accompanies, campaign, governor, intend, opponent, overwhelming, tolerate, weary Leveled Readers: (AL) Floozle Dreams , (OL) The Wolves of Yellowstone, (BL) Krillville Novel Study – Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary Novel Activity: Fables, Fairytales, and Mythology

SWBAT- describe the phases of the moon. Resources – Ch 2, Lesson 2; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Earth and Space. (OL) Earth, Sun and Stars, (A) An Eclipse

Week 22 No School – Jan. 18 MLK Day

End of 2nd Nine Weeks

January 18th – January 22nd

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4. SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL.3.7, LACC.4.RL.4.10, LACC.4.RL.2.4, LACC.4.L.3.5b, SWBAT-make, confirm, and revise predictions to enhance comprehension; make connections between stories; refer to details and examples from a text. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 4 Week 3 – The Telephone Mix-Up (T266), The Moon Over Star (T314), 3..2..1.. We Have Spin Off (T332) Essential Question: How do inventions and technology affect your life? Comprehension Strategy – Make Predictions Comprehension Skill –Point of View Genre – Historical Fiction Vocabulary Strategy –Synonyms Vocabulary: decade, directing, engineering, gleaming, scouted, squirmed, technology, tinkering

Standard- SC..4.E.5.3, SC.4.E.5.4 SWBAT- describe how earth revolves around the sun and rotates on its axis; describe how earth's rotation is related to the apparent movement of the sun, moon, and stars. Resources – Ch 2, Lesson 3; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Earth and Space. (OL) Earth, Sun and Stars, (A) An Eclipse

Leveled Readers: (AL) Ron's Radio , (OL) The Freedom Machine, (BL) A Better Way Novel Study – Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Activity: Mythology Project

Week 23

Teacher Work Day – Jan. 25th January 25th – January 29th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4. SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RI.1.3, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RI.1.1, LACC.4.RI.2.5, LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.RI.4.10 SWBAT-explain events and procedures; paraphrase portions of a text, identify characteristics of expository text; identify cause and effect. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 4 Week 4 – Wonders in the Night Sky (T280), Why Does the Moon Change Shape? (T336), How it Came to Be (T352) Essential Question: How do you explain what you see in the sky? Comprehension Strategy – Ask and answer questions Comprehension Skill –Cause and Effect Genre – Expository Text Vocabulary Strategy –Context Clues Vocabulary: astronomer, crescent, phases, rotates, series, sliver, specific, telescope Leveled Readers: Stargazing Novel Study – Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Activity: Mythology Project

Standard- SC.4.E.5.5 SWBAT- explain how space exploration has affected Florida's economy and culture. Resources – Ch 2, Lesson 4; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Earth and Space. (OL) Earth, Sun and Stars, (A) An Eclipse

Week 24

February 1st - February 5th

Standard-LACC.4.RI.3.7, LACC.4.SL.1.1b, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.2.5, LACC.4.RL.1.2, SWBAT-identify characteristics of narrative poetry; Listen for purpose; Talk about how poets write about success; compare how the characters of a poem feel. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 4 Week 5 – Sing to me, The Climb (T294), Swimming to the Rock, The Moon dust Footprint (T356), Genius, Winner (T360) Essential Question: How do writers look at success in different ways? Comprehension Strategy – Review Comprehension Skill –Theme

Poetry Unit Standard- SC..4.E.5.1, SC.4.E.5.4, SC.4.E.5.2, SC.4.E.5.3, SC.4.E.5.5 SWBAT- Review moon phases, sky patterns, etc. Resources – Ch 2, AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Earth and Space. (OL) Earth, Sun and Stars, (A) An Eclipse

Genre – Narrative Poem Vocabulary Strategy –Connotation Vocabulary: attain, dangling, hovering, triumph, stanza, connotation, denotation, repetition Leveled Readers: (AL) Try, Try Again , (OL) The Math-lete, (BL) The Final Novel Study – Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Activity: Mythology Project Song Lyric - Figurative Language Project

Moon Phases Project Constellations Project


Unit 5 – Figure It Out

Date February 8th - March 11th

ELA

Unit 5 - Figure It Out


Math

Module

Science

Energy and Heat

Social Studies

Florida Studies Weekly


In this unit students will focus on skills including problem and solution, cause and effect and

In this unit, students will be able to define energy and know the forms it can take; describe sound energy;

sequencing using visualization and summarizing strategies.

recognize that heat flows from hot to cold objects. Big Idea 10, 11

Week 25

February 8th - Feb. 12th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.SL.1.1b, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.FL.4.10, LACC.4.RI.3.7 SWBAT-build background knowledge on expressing emotions, listen for purpose, and identify characteristics of realistic fiction. Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 5 Week 1 –

Sadie's Game (T16), Mama I'll Give You the

World (T25A), What if it Happened to You?

(T25S).

Essential Question: In what ways do people

show they care about each other?

Comprehension Strategy – Visualize Comprehension Skill – Character, setting, plot: Problem and solution. Genre – Realistic Fiction Vocabulary Strategy – Words in Context Vocabulary: bouquet, emotion, encircle,

express, fussy, portraits, sparkles, whirl

Leveled Readers: (AL) Saving Stolen Treasure, (OL) The Perfect Present, (BL) First Edition Novel Study – Teddy Bodain by Melissa Forney

Novel Activity: Teddy Bodain Journal

Standard- LAFS.4.RI.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4.L.1.1d Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Open

Syllables (T37)

Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Organization, Strong

openings

Grammar: Adjectives Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Evidence and Citations – Informational Text Evidence Grammar-Sentence Formation–

Introduce proper adjectives, and

punctuation

Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders

Standard- SC.4.P.10.1, SC.4.P.10.2 SWBAT- define energy, know forms it can take, and understand what energy can do. Resources – Ch 5, Lesson 1; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Energy and Heat. (OL) What is Light, (A) Electricity's Power

Week 26

No school Feb. 15th - President's

Day

February 15th - Feb.

19th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.SL.1.1b, LACC.SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.FL.4.10, LACC.4.RI.3.7 SWBAT-build background knowledge settlers of

the American west, and identify characteristics

of a tall tale.

Teaching Strategies- Wonders Unit 5 Week 2 –

My Big Brother, Johny Kaw (T80), Apples to

Oregon (T89A), Westward Bound (T89S)

Standard- LAFS.4.RI.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4.L.1.1d Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Closed

Syllables (T101)

Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Sentence Fluency

Grammar: Articles

Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Evidence and

Standard- SC.4.P.10.3, SWBAT- describe sound energy and how it is produced Resources – Ch 5, Lesson 2; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Energy and Heat. (OL) What is Light, (A) Electricity's Power

Essential Question: What are some reasons

people moved west?

Comprehension Strategy – Visualize Comprehension Skill – Character, setting, plot: Problem and solution. Genre – Tall Tale Vocabulary Strategy – Words in Context Vocabulary: plunging, prospector, scoffed,

settlements, shrivel, territories, topple,

withered.

Leveled Readers: (AL) The Adventures of Sal Fink, (OL) The Great Man of Nebraska, (BL)The Tale of John Henry Novel Study – Teddy Bodain by Melissa Forney


Citations – Informational Text Evidence Grammar-Sentence Formation–

Review Articles and demonstrative

adjectives


Week 27 Progress Reports Feb. 25th February 22nd - Feb. 25th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.SL.1.1b, LACC.SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.FL.4.10, LACC.4.RI.3.7 SWBAT-build background on inventions and

identify characteristics of a biography.


Stephanie Kwolek: Inventor (T144),How Ben

Franklin Stole the Lightning (T153A)

Essential Question: How can inventions solve

problems?

Comprehension Strategy – Summarize Comprehension Skill – Text Structure: Problem and solution. Genre – Informational Text: Biography

Vocabulary Strategy – Greek Roots

Vocabulary: dizzy, experiment, genuine,

hilarious, mischief, nowadays, politician,

procedure

Leveled Readers: (AL) The Inventive Lewis

Latimer, (OL) The Inventive Lewis Latimer,

(BL)The Inventive Lewis Latimer

Standard- LAFS.4.RI.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4.L.1.1d, LACC. 4.L.1.2.d, LACC.3.L.1.1.g Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Vowel

Teams (T165)

Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Sentence Fluency/

Transitions

Grammar: Adjectives that Compare

Write Score Writing- Organization and Purpose –Evidence and Citations – Informational Text Evidence Grammar-Sentence Formation–

Review Adjectives, comparative

and superlative forms, and

punctuation in letters.


Standard- SC.4.P.10.1, 4 SWBAT- describe sound energy and how it is produced. Resources – Ch 5, Lesson 3; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Energy and Heat. (OL) What is Light, (A) Electricity's Power

Novel Study – Teddy Bodain by Melissa Forney


Week 28

February 29th - March 4th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.SL.1.1b, LACC.SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.FL.4.10, LACC.4.RI.3.7 SWBAT-build background on looking closely

and identifying characteristics of expository

text.


Your World Up Close (T208), A Drop of Water

(T217A)

Essential Question: What can you discover

when you look closely at something?

Comprehension Strategy – Summarize Comprehension Skill – Text Structure: Sequence. Genre – Informational Text: Expository Text

Vocabulary Strategy – Words in context

Vocabulary: cling, dissolves, gritty, humid,

magnify, microscope, mingle, typical.

Leveled Readers: (AL) Secrets of the Ice, (OL)

Secrets of the Ice, (BL) Secrets of the Ice



Standard- LAFS.4.RI.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4.L.1.1d, LACC. 4.L.1.2.c Spelling Lesson: Wonders –

Controlled vowel syllables (T229)

Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Voice (Formal)

Grammar: Comparing with more

and most


Comparing with more and most

and combining sentences.


Standard- SC.4.P.11.1, SC.4.P.11.2 SWBAT- recognize that heat

flows from hot objects to

cold ones, and give

examples of good and bad

conductors of heat.

Resources – Ch 5, Lesson 4; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Energy and Heat. (OL) What is Light, (A) Electricity's Power

Week 29

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.SL.1.1b, LACC.SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.FL.4.10, LACC.4.RI.3.7 SWBAT-build background on digging up the

past and identifying characteristics of

informational text.


Standard- LAFS.4.RI.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4.L.1.1d, LACC. 4.L.1.2.c Spelling Lesson: Wonders –

Consonant + le syllables (T293)

Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Organization: Strong

conclusions

Standard- SC.4.P.11.1, SC.4.P.11.2, SC.4.P.10.1, SC.4.P.10.2, SC.4.P.10.3, SC.4.P.10.4 SWBAT- review energy and

heat.

Resources – Ch 5, Lesson 4; AIMS Activities

March 7th - March 11th

Where It All Began (T272), Rediscovering Our

Spanish Beginnings (T281A), History's Mysteries

(T281E)

Essential Question: How can learning about the

past help you understand the present?

Comprehension Strategy – Summarize Comprehension Skill – Text Structure: Sequence. Genre – Informational Text: Informational

Article

Vocabulary Strategy – Figurative Language

Vocabulary: archaeology, document, era,

evidence, expedition, permanent, tremendous,

uncover.

Leveled Readers: (AL) History Detectives, (OL)

History Detectives, (BL) History Detectives



Grammar: Comparing with good

and bad


Comparing with good and bad and

combining sentences.


Leveled Readers: (BL) Energy and Heat. (OL) What is Light, (A) Electricity's Power


Unit 6 – Past, Present, and Future

Date March 14th - May 6th

ELA

Unit 6 - Past, Present, and Future


Math

Module

Science Properties of Matter, Changes in Matter

Social Studies



In this unit students will build background about the past, present, and future with a focus on theme, main idea, and key details, using the strategies of re-reading and ask and answer questions.

In this unit, students will be able to define energy and know the forms it can take; describe sound energy; recognize that heat flows from hot to cold objects. Big Idea 8, 9

Week 30

March 14th - March 18th

Standard-LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.SL.1.1b, LACC.SL.1.1c, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.SL.1.2, LACC.4.L.6, LACC.4.RL.1.1, LACC.4.RL.2.6, LACC.4.RL.1.3, LACC.4.FL.4.10, LACC.4.RI.3.7 SWBAT-build background on old and new and

identifying characteristics of historical fiction.


A Surprise Reunion (T16), The Game of Silence

(T25A), Native Americans: Yesterday and Today

(T250)

Essential Question: How do traditions connect

people?

Comprehension Strategy – Reread Comprehension Skill – Theme

Genre – Literature: Historical Fiction

Vocabulary Strategy –Connotation and

denotation

Vocabulary: ancestors, despised, endurance,

forfeit, honor, intensity, irritating, retreated.

Leveled Readers: (AL) The Visit, (OL) Our

Teacher, the Hero, (BL) Continuing On



Standard- LAFS.4.RI.1.1, LAFS.4.L.1.1b, LAFS.4.W.1.2, LAFS.4.L.1.1d, LACC. 4.L.1.2.c Spelling Lesson: Wonders – Words

with /en/ (T37)

Wonders Writing Activities: Traits: Word Choice: Strong Words

Grammar: Adverbs (that tell

where, when, and how)


Identify and use relative adverbs

correctly.

Resources: Write Score Writing Program and Wonders Ally Stopped Here!!!!

Standard- SC.4.P.8.1 SWBAT- compare objects based on their physical properties and know that magnets attract and repel objects. Resources – Ch 4, Lesson 1; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Matter (OL) Properties of Matter(A) Magnets

Week 31

March 21st - 25th

Spring Break!

Week 32 March 28th - April 1st

Standard- SC.4.P.8.2, SC.4.P.8.1, SC.4.P.8.3 SWBAT- demonstrate an understanding of how matter is measured; describe the states of matter. Resources – Ch 4, Lesson 2-3; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Matter (OL) Properties of Matter(A) Magnets

Week 33

End of 3rd Nine Weeks April 7 Teacher Work Day April 8 April 4th - April 8th

Standard- SC.4.P.8.4, SC.4.P.9.1 SWBAT- understand how magnets work, demonstrate an understanding of how matter changes into materials with different characteristics Resources – Ch 4, Lesson 4-5; AIMS Activities Leveled Readers: (BL) Matter (OL) Properties of Matter(A) Magnets

Week 34

FSA Window Science Fair and Parent Teacher Conference Night April 11 - April 15th

Skill Review Week

Rachel Stopped Here

Week 35

April 18th - April 22nd

Week 36

April 25th - April 29th

Week 37

May 2nd - May 6th


Unit 7 – Proud To Be Me!

Date May 9th - June 10th

ELA

Unit 7 - Proud to be Me!


Math

Module

Science

s

Social Studies



Week 38

Progress Reports May 10 May 9th - May 13th

Week 39

May 16th - May 20th

Week 40 May 23rd - May 27th

Week 41

No School May 30 -

Memorial Day May 30th - May June 3rd Week 42

Last Day of School - June 9th June 6th - June 10th

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