John Drugan K-81st - 9 Weeks at a Glance 2015-2016

Grade: 4th

Instructional Days: 42 (2-1/2)

Essential Question: “What impact will making the right choices have on the future?”

1st 9 Weeks Novel:

Week of: / Language Arts
Vocabulary
%=STAAR Spring Results / Language Arts Reading
(Genre & Comprehension Skill)
%=STAAR Spring Results / Language Arts
Fig.19 Skill / Language Arts Writing Trait & Process / Math
%=STAAR Spring Results / Science
Campus Science Fair, Thursday, Sept. 25
LOOK @ VAD, New Specificity / Social Studies / Health
Week 1
Jul. 28-31 / 4.2A- determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived
from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes (Latin: audi-, vis-, dict-, able, ible) (Greek: auto, bio, tele, meter, ology, phobia)
65%
(READINESS
(READINESS) / Poetry (83%)
4.4A Explain how the elements (rhyme, meter, stanza, line breaks) of poetry relate to form (free verse, narrative) %
Lyrical, humorous
4.14 use comprehension skills to analyze how words and sounds work together to impact meaning,
Supporting Standard%
4.8A ID author’s use of similes and metaphors to produce imagery S. S
4.6C ID whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person S. S.
Poem: The New Kid page. 184 TT
Targeted TEKS
4.11A summarize the main idea and supporting details in text in ways that maintain meaning
Fig. 19E summarize information in text, maintaining meaning and logical order
4.3 students analyze, make inferences and draw conclusion
4.3A summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme / Fig 19A - establish purposes for reading selected texts based upon own or others’ desired outcome to enhance comprehension (to be informed, understand, interpret, solve problems, be entertained, provide enjoyment)
Fig 19C - monitor and adjust comprehension (e.g., using background knowledge,
creating sensory images, rereading a portion aloud, generating questions, context clues ask for help)
Fig. 19 D make inferences about poetry and use textual evidence to support understanding % / See Writing Plan / 4.2B- represent the value of the digit in whole numbers through 1,000,000,000 and decimals to the hundredths using expanded notation and numerals.
4.2C- compare and order whole numbers to 1,000,000,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =.
RS%
4.9A- represent data on a frequency table, dot plot or stem-and-leaf plot marked with whole numbers and fractions.
4.9B- solve one and two-step problems using data in whole number, decimal, and fraction form in a frequency table, dot plot, or stem and leaf plot.
Spiral Target Math
%
4.5B-. represent problems using an input-output table and numerical expressions to generate a number pattern that follows a given rule representing the relationship of the values in the resulting sequence and their position in the sequence. / Safety & Journaling
4.1A- demonstrate safe practices (wearing safety goggles, washing hands, using materials appropriately)
4.4B-4B-use safety equipment, safety goggles & gloves, notebooks
Process Skills
4.1A- Demo safe practices & the use of equipment
4.1B- make informed choices in the use & conservation of natural resources & reusing & recycling of materials (paper, aluminum, glass, cans, & plastic) %
Scientific Process
Done in Science Lab
4.2A- plan & implement investigation%
4.2B- collect data by measuring in metric units/labeled drawings, writings/concept maps%
4.2C- construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools to evaluate data
4.2D- analyze data & interpret patterns% / 4.6A- apply geographic tools, incl grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, & compass roses, to con-struct and interpret maps
4.6B- translate geographic data, pop. distribution, & nat. resources into variety of formats i.e. graphs/maps
Reading TEK:
4.13 B explain factual information presented graphically (charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations)
Time for Kids: Salmon Run
p. 112 / 4.9A- desc qualities of a good friend 4.9B- explain steps in conflict resolution 4.9D- demo healthy ways of gaining attention
Week 2
Aug. 3-7 / Review prefixes and suffixes,
root words
(4.22B-spelling)
Flip Book / Poetry
4.4A Explain how the elements (rhyme, meter, stanza, line breaks) of poetry relate to form (free verse, narrative) %
Lyrical, humorous
4.14 use comprehension skills to analyze how words and sounds work together to impact meaning,
Supporting Standard
4.8A ID author’s use of similes and metaphors to produce imagery S. S
4.6C ID whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person S. S.
Poem: I Love the Look of Words p. 122 TT
Targeted TEKS
4.11A summarize the main idea and supporting details in text in ways that maintain meaning
Fig. 19E summarize information in text, maintaining meaning and logical order
4.3 students analyze, make inferences and draw conclusion
4.3A summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme / Fig 19B - ask literal, interpretive, and evaluative questions of text
(Literal- 5 W’s; Interpretive-inference; Evaluative-agree/disagree, opinion, feel?, believe?; Before, During, & After Reading)
Fig 19C - monitor and adjust comprehension (e.g., using background knowledge,
creating sensory images, rereading a portion aloud, generating questions, context clues ask for help)
Fig. 19 E summarize a poem %
Spiral
Fig. 19 D make inferences about poetry and use textual evidence to support understanding % / S. S %
4.4A-Add and subtract whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place using the standard algorithm
Math Process Skills:%,%,%,%(4.1ABCD);%,%(4.1DE); 4.16B(4.1G)%
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math
4.6A %& 4.7A (4.5B)% / Physical Properties of Matter
4.5A- measure, compare, & contrast physical properties of matter (size-larger/smaller, mass-heavier/lighter/more mass/less mass, volume, physical states-solid, liquid, gas, temp, magnetism, & ability to sink/float buoyancy)
4.5B- predict changes caused by heating & cooling (ice becoming liquid water & condensation forming outside of ice water glass) *Supporting
4.3D: History of science, science careers & contributions of scientists (Gail Borden- inventor of condensed milk)
Process Skills
4.1A- Demo safe practices & the use of equipment
4.1B- make informed choices in the use & conservation of natural resources & reusing & recycling of materials (paper, aluminum, glass, cans, & plastic) %
Scientific Process
Done in Science Lab
4.2A- plan & implement investigation with 1 variable%
4.2B- collect data by measuring in metric units/labeled drawings, writings/concept maps%
4.2C- construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools to evaluate data
4.2D- analyze data & interpret patterns% / 4.7A- describe variety of regions in TX & U.S. such as political, population, & economic regions that result from patterns of human activity
4.7B- ID, locate &compare geographic regions of TX (Mts. & Basins, Great Plains, North Central, & Coastal Plains), incl. their landforms, climate, and vegetation
4.7C- compare geog. regions of TX (Mts. & Basins, Great Plains, North Central, & Coastal Plains) w/regions of U.S.& other parts of world
Reading TeK:
4.13 B explain factual information presented graphically (charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations)
*Armadillo form Amarillo (book) / 4.10B- desc healthy ways of responding to disrespectful behavior
4.10C- describe strategies for self-control and the importance of dealing with emotions
Week 3
Aug. 11-14 / 4.2A determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes(Latin-audi-, vis-, dict-, -able, -ible) (READINESS)
Latin / Poetry
4.4A Explain how the elements (rhyme, meter, stanza, line breaks) of poetry relate to form (free verse, narrative, lyrical, humurous) %
Narrative, free verse)
4.14 use comprehension skills to analyze how words and sounds work together to impact meaning,
Supporting Standard
4.8A ID author’s use of similes and metaphors to produce imagery S. S
4.6C ID whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person S. S.
Haiku page 770 TT
ASSESSMENT # 1 Poetry
A Zoo Filled with Poetry
Motivation Reading p. 213-220
Targeted TEKS
4.11A summarize the main idea and supporting details in text in ways that maintain meaning
Fig. 19E summarize information in text, maintaining meaning and logical order
4.3 students analyze, make inferences and draw conclusion
4.3A summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme / Fig 19C - monitor and adjust comprehension (e.g., using background knowledge,
creating sensory images, rereading a portion aloud, generating questions, context clues ask for help.
Spiral
Fig. 19 D make inferences about poetry and use textual evidence to support understanding %
Fig. 19 E summarize a poem maintaining meaning and logical order% / .RS%
4.2B-represent the value of the digit in whole numbers through 1,000,000,000 and decimals to the hundredths using expanded notation and numerals.
4.2E-represent decimals, including tenths and hundredths, using concrete and visual models and money
4.2F- compare and order decimals using concrete and visual models to the hundredths.
4.2D- round whole numbers to a given place value through the hundred thousands place.
4.2H-determine the corresponding decimal to the tenths or hundredths place of a specified point on a number line.
4.3G-represent fractions and decimals to the tenths or hundredths as distances from zero on a number line.
Math Process Skills:%%,%,% (4.1ABCD);%,% (4.1DE); B(4.1G)%
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math
(4.5B)% / Mixtures & Solutions
4.5C- compare/contrast a variety of mixtures & solutions (Mixtures-rocks & sand, sand in water, sugar in water, iron fillings & salt, soil & rocks, contents in recycling box, sand & water, fruit salad/ Solution- powdered drink mix & water, salad dressing, tea, salt water)
4.4A- collect/record/analyze information using tools hot plate, timing device, Celsius thermometer, pan balance, triple beam balance, beaker, graduated cylinder, coffee filter, hand lens, tweezers, sieve)
ASSESSMENT #1
Process Skills
4.1A- Demo safe practices & the use of equipment
4.1B- make informed choices in the use & conservation of natural resources & reusing & recycling of materials (paper, aluminum, glass, cans, & plastic) %
Scientific Process
Done in Science Lab
4.2A- plan & implement investigation with 1 variable%
4.2B- collect data by measuring in metric units/labeled drawings, writings/concept maps%
4.2C- construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools to evaluate data
4.2D- analyze data & interpret patterns% / 4.8B- desc. & expl. Loc. & distribution of various towns & cities in TX, past & present
4.8C- expl. Geog. factors i.e. landforms & climate that infl patterns of settlement & distrib. of population in TX, past & present
4.12A- explain how people in diff. regions of TX earn their living, past & present, thru subsistence economy & providing goods and services
4.12B- expl. how geog. factors i.e. climate, transportation, & natural res. have influenced loc. of econ. activities in TX
Art: Salt Map of Regions (salt, flour, water, tempra paint) Science
Electronic Postcard / 4.9E- ID critical issues that should be discussed with parents/trusted adult
4.9F- analyze strengths & weak-nesses in personal comm. skills 4.9G- ID pos. & neg characteristics of social grps such as gangs, clubs, and cliques 4.9H- demonstrate refusal skills
Week 4
Aug. 18-21 / 4.2A determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes(Greek-:auto, bio, tele, meter, ology, phobia) (READINESS)
Greek / Fables
4.3A Summarize & explain lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme (fables, legends, myths, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction)SS
4.3B Compare/contrast adventures or exploits of characters (e.g. trickster) in traditional & classical literature (folk literature) SS
4.6B Describe the interaction of characters including their relationships and the changes they undergo R.S.%
Fable: Ant and the Grasshopper p. 456
Country and City Mouse p.408
Targeted TEKS
4.11A summarize the main idea and supporting details in text in ways that maintain meaning
Fig. 19E summarize information in text, maintaining meaning and logical order
4.3 students analyze, make inferences and draw conclusion
4.3A summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme / Fig 19B - ask literal, interpretive, and evaluative questions of text
(Literal- 5 W’s; Interpretive-inference; Evaluative-agree/disagree, opinion, feel?, believe?; Before, During, & After Reading)
Fig 19C - monitor and adjust comprehension (e.g., using background knowledge,
creating sensory images, rereading a portion aloud, generating questions, context clues, ask for help)
Fig,. 19 D -make inferences in cultural fiction % / 4.3B- Add and subtract decimals to the hundredths place using concrete objects and pictorial models (include money, = sign at beginning/end of sentence, multiple operations within one problem, justify for reasonableness) SS
Assessment # 1
Math Process Skills: 4.14ABCD %,%,%,% (4.1ABCD); 4.15AB %,% (4.1DE); 4.16B(4.1G)%
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math
4.6A %& 4.7A (4.5B)% / Energy
4.6A- differentiate among forms of energy (mechanical, sound, light, electrical, heat/the4.6A- differentiate among forms of energy (mechanical, sound, light, electrical, heat/thermal)
Process Skills
4.1A- Demo safe practices & the use of equipment
4.1B- make informed choices in the use & conservation of natural resources & reusing & recycling of materials (paper, aluminum, glass, cans, & plastic) %
Scientific Process
Done in Science Lab
4.2A- plan & implement investigation with 1 variable%
4.2B- collect data by measuring in metric units/labeled drawings, writings/concept maps%
4.2C- construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools to evaluate data
4.2D- analyze data & interpret patterns% / 4.1A- expl. possible origins of Am Indian grps in TX and N. America
4.1B- ID Am. Indian grps in TX & N. Amer before Eur. exploration i.e. Lipan Apache, Karankawa, Caddo & Jumano 4.1C- desc. regions Am Indians lived in & ID Am Indian grps remaining in TX i.e. Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, Alabama-Coushatta, and Kickapoo
4.1D- compare ways of life of Am Indian grps in TX and N. Amer before Eur exploration / 4.10A- demo consideration when communicating with individuals who comm. in unique ways i.e. someone having a speech defect, someone not speaking English, or someone being deaf
Week 5
Aug. 25-28
Early Release- Aug. 26 / 4.2B - use context of the sentence to determine meaning of unfamiliar/
multiple meaning words (ID/use relationships surrounding words, phrases, sentences, & paragraphs/
multiple meaning & homographs/ in-sentence examples/
definition in the sentence)%
READINESS
Context Clues
Synonyms / Legends
4.3A Summarize & explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme (fables, legends, myths, fantasy realistic fiction, historical fiction) S, S.
4.6B Describe the interaction of characters including their relationships and the changes they undergo R. S.
Legend: Mystic Horse p. 230 TT
Native American Legends
Tomie de Paola
Targeted TEKS
4.11A summarize the main idea and supporting details in text in ways that maintain meaning
Fig. 19E summarize information in text, maintaining meaning and logical order
4.3 students analyze, make inferences and draw conclusion
4.3A summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme / Fig 19F - make connections (e.g., thematic links, author analysis, own experiences, ideas in other text, larger community) between literary and informational texts with similar ideas and provide textual evidence (make connections with all Genres) -tie in with social studies/science % R. S. make connection to nonfiction text in Socail Stud. / Author’s Wall Post / 4.4A- Model factors & products using arrays & area models (up to 12x12, row vs. column & turn-around facts, product determines by multiples or skip counting, equiv. products represented by different factors) SS
4.4C- represent the product of 2 two-digit numbers using arrays, area models, or equations, including perfect squares through 15 by 15.
4.4B- Represent mult. situations in picture, word, and # form (mult. shown in picture/word/number form, inverse relationships) %
4.4C- represent the product of 2 two-digit numbers using arrays, area models, or equations, including perfect squares through 15 by 15.
4.4E-accuracy represent the quotient of up to a four-digit whole number divided by a one-digit whole number using arrays, area models, or equations.
4.5A-.represent multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using strip diagrams and equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity
4.4H-solve with fluency one- and two-step problems involving multiplication and division, including interpreting remainders.
%
Math Process Skills: (4.1ABCD);%,% (4.1DE);(4.1G)%
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math
4.6A %& 4.7A (4.5B)% / Energy– Week 1 of 2
4.6B- differentiate between conductors (metals-heat/electricity-copper, aluminum, graphite, salt solutions/ sound-metal, water, dense rocks) & insulators (Heat-wood, plastic, Styrofoam, glass/ electricity- glass, paper, wood, plastic, rubber/ sound-carpet, thick fabric, cork, acoustical tiles)
4.6C- demonstrate that electricity travel in closed path, creating electrical circuit, & explore electromagnetic field
4.3D: History of science, science careers & contributions of scientists (Alexander Graham Bell)
Process Skills
4.1A-Safety
4.1B- make informed choices in the use & conservation of natural resources & reusing & recycling of materials (paper, aluminum, glass, cans, & plastic) %
Scientific Process
Done in Science Lab
4.2A- plan & implement investigation with 1 variable%
4.2B- collect data by measuring in metric units/labeled drawings, writings/concept maps%
4.2C- construct simple tables, charts, bar graphs, and maps using tools to evaluate data
4.2D- analyze data & interpret patterns% / 4.1A- expl. possible origins of Am Indian grps in TX and N. America
4.1B- ID Am. Indian grps in TX & N. Amer before Eur. exploration i.e. Lipan Apache, Karankawa, Caddo & Jumano 4.1C- desc. regions Am Indians lived in & ID Am Indian grps remaining in TX i.e. Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, Alabama-Coushatta, and Kickapoo
4.1D- compare ways of life of Am Indian grps in TX and N. Amer before Eur exploration
4.10A- expl economic activities various early Am Indian grps in TX and N. Amer used to meet their needs & wants i.e. farming, trading, & hunting 4.14A- compare how various Am. Indian grps such as Caddo & Comanche governed themselves / 4.11A- explain the importance of seeking guidance from parents and other trusted adults in making healthy decisions and solving problems
4.11B- explain the advantages of setting short and long-term goals
Week 6
Sept. 2-4 / 4.2B - use context of the sentence to determine meaning of unfamiliar/
multiple meaning words (ID/use relationships surrounding words, phrases, sentences, & paragraphs/
multiple meaning & homographs/ in-sentence examples/
definition in the sentence)
READINESS%
Antonyms / Fantasy
4.3A Summarize & explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme (fables, legends, myths, fantasy realistic fiction, historical fiction) S, S.
4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot’s main events and explain their influence on future events (plot, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) R. S.%