Halifax County Schools Integrated Pacing Guide & Lesson Plan Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Pacing Guide
2011-2012
This Pacing Guide includes
English/ Language Arts * Mathematics * Science * Social Studies
Elease Frederick, Superintendent
Tyrana Battle, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Dottie Umstead, Director of School Improvement for Elementary Education
First Six Weeks / Week One – August 25-September 2, 2011
Instructional Focus
Story Theme:
Connections:
Trade Books/ Genres
Poetry
Informational Text
Nonfiction
Fiction / Phonics/ Spelling
Short a and Long a
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes re-, un-, and dis-
Spelling List
High Frequency Words / Phonemic Awareness
Obj. 1.01 Use word identification strategies appropriately and automatically when encountering unknown words (graphophonic, syntactic, semantic).
Obj. 1.02 Infer word meanings from taught roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode words in text to assist comprehension.
CCSS RF.4.3a Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g. roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
CCSS L.4.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph.)
Literacy
Obj. 3.01Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by: a) analyzing the impact of authors' word choice and context.
CCSS W.4.9bApply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). / Comprehension Skills
Obj. 2.01: Use metacognitive strategies to comprehend text and to clarify meaning of vocabulary (e.g., reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, paraphrase, question).
CCSS RF.4.4cUse context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Grammar
Obj. 5.02:Demonstrate understanding in speaking and writing by appropriate
usage of: b) subject/verb agreement.
(Additional NC Standard)
CCSS N/A
GuidedReading Groups
Group 1: Leveled Reader
Group 2: Leveled Reader
Group 3: Leveled Reader
Group 4: Leveled Reader / Handwriting/ Writing
Obj. 4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency, comprehension, and
expression demonstrating an awareness of volume and pace.
Obj. 4.02: Use oral and written language to: b)discuss.
CCSS RF.4.4bRead grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.
CCSS SL.4.1bFollow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
Math
Everyday Math
Activity 1, 1- Introduction to the Student Reference Book
Activity 1, 2- Points, Line Segment, Lines, and Rays
Activity 1, 3- Angles, Triangles, and Quadrangles
Activity 1, 4-Parrallelograms
Activity 1, 5- Polygons
Activity 1, 6- Drawing Circles with a Compass
Obj. 1.01- Develop number sense for rational numbers 0.01 through 99,999.
c. Compare and order rational numbers.
Obj. 2.02- Solve problems involving perimeter of plane figures and areas of rectangles.
Obj. 3.02- Describe the relative position of lines using concepts of parallelism and perpendicularity.
CCSS 4.MD.1- Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements from a larger unit to a smaller unit.
CCSS 4.G.1 & 2- Draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes by properties of their lines and angles.
NC DPI Indicators:
Strategies:
Vocabulary: / Social Studies
Obj. 4.03 Explain the importance of responsible citizenship and identify ways North Carolinians can participate in civic affairs.
Obj. 4.05 Identify and assess the role of prominent persons in North Carolina, past and present.
CCSS 4.C&G.2.2
Give examples of rights and responsibilities of citizens according to North Carolina Constitution.
Vocabulary: / Science
Weather is going to be a district focus across the grade levels, so begin by discussing the weather daily and visiting internet sites that deal with weather.
Vocabulary: / Morning Meeting/ Daily Review
First Six Weeks / Week Two – September 6 – September 9, 2011
Instructional Focus
Story Theme:
Connections:
Trade Books/ Genres
Poetry
Informational Text
Nonfiction
Fiction / Phonics/ Spelling
Short e and Long e
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes in-, im-, il-, and ir-
Spelling List
High Frequency Words / Phonemic Awareness
Obj. 1.01Use word identification strategies appropriately and automatically when encountering unknown words (graphophonic, syntactic, semantic).
Obj. 1.02 Infer word meanings from taught roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode words in text to assist comprehension.
CCSS RF.4.3a Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g. roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
CCSS L.4.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph.)
Literacy
Obj. 3.01Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by: b) examining the reasons for characters’ actions.
CCSS RL.4.3Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions.) / Comprehension Skills
Obj. 2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by: a) setting a purpose using prior knowledge and text information.
CCSS RF.4.4aRead grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
Grammar
Obj. 5.02:Demonstrate understanding in speaking and writing by appropriate
usage of: b) subject/verb agreement.
(Additional NC Standard)
CCSS N/A
GuidedReading Groups
Group 1: Leveled Reader
Group 2: Leveled Reader
Group 3: Leveled Reader
Group 4: Leveled Reader / Obj. 4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency, comprehension, andexpression demonstrating an awareness of volume and pace.
Obj. 4.02: Use oral and written language to: a)present information and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
CCSS RF.4.4bRead grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.
CCSS W.4.2bDevelop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Math
Everyday Math
Activity 1, 7-Circle Constructions
Activity 1, 8-Hexagon and Triangle Constructions
Activity 1, 9- Progress Check 1
Activity 2, 1- A Visit to Washington, D.C.
Obj. 1.01- Develop number sense for rational numbers 0.01 through 99,999.
a. Connect model, number word, and number using a variety of representations.
c. Compare and order rational numbers
Obj. 3.01- Use the coordinate system to describe the location and relative position of points and draw figures in the first quadrant.
Obj. 5.02- Translate among symbolic, numeric, verbal, and pictorial representations of number relationships.
CCSS4.G.1 & 2- Draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes by properties of their lines and angles.
CCSS 4.NBT.4- Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers.
NC DPI Indicators:
Strategies:
Vocabulary: / Social Studies
Obj. 1.01 Locate, in absolute and relative terms, major landforms, bodies of water and natural resources in North Carolina.
Obj. 1.02 Describe and compare physical and cultural
characteristics of the regions.
Obj. 1.04 Evaluate ways the people of North Carolina used, modified, and adapted to the physical environment, past and present.
CCSS N/A
Vocabulary: / Science
Goal 4 Food Provides Energy
Schools that have the FOSS kit have a great resource for this unit. If you are using the FOSS kit, pick which activities you like to supplement from the kit.
Obj. 4.01 Explain why organisms require energy to live and grow.
CCSS 4.L.2.1 Classify substances as food or non-food items based on their ability to provide energy and materials for survival, growth and repair of the body.
Utilize the DPI science unit for this goal.
This web-site contains activities that can be modified so you’re your use. The web-site is a Canadian site so you will have to adapt to using the US food pyramid.
DPI Science Unit Lesson 1: Let’s Eat! Mastering the Food Pyramid
Students should be able to:
Explain why organisms require energy to live and grow.
Recognize and defend the requirement of energy for organisms to grow.
Vocabulary: / Morning Meeting/ Daily Review
First Six Weeks / Week Three – September 12-September 16, 2011
Instructional Focus
Story Theme:
Connections:
Trade Books/ Genres
Poetry
Informational Text
Nonfiction
Fiction / Phonics/ Spelling
Short i and Long i
Vocabulary Strategy: Using Context
Spelling List
High Frequency Words / Phonemic Awareness
Obj. 1.03 Identify key words and discover their meanings and relationships through a variety of strategies.
Obj. 1.06b Read independently daily from self-selected materials (consistent with the student’s independent reading level) to: build background knowledge.
(Additional NC Standard)
CCSS RL.4.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean.)
Literacy
Obj. 3.01Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by: c)identifying and examining characters’ motives.
CCSS W.4.9bApply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). / Comprehension Skills
Obj. 2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by: d) locating relevant information.
Obj. 2.03 Read a variety of texts, including: a) fiction (legends, novels, folklore, science fiction.)
CCSS RL.4.1Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
CCSS RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Grammar
Obj. 5.03 Elaborate information and ideas in writing and speaking by using: a) simple and compound sentences.
CCSS L.4.1fProduce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
GuidedReading Groups
Group 1: Leveled Reader
Group 2: Leveled Reader
Group 3: Leveled Reader
Group 4: Leveled Reader / Handwriting/ Writing
Obj. 4.05 Use planning strategies to generate topics and organize ideas (e.g.,
brainstorming, mapping, webbing, reading, discussion).
CCSS W.4.2bDevelop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Math
Everyday Math
Activity 2, 2-Many Names for Numbers
Activity 2, 3-Place Value in Whole Numbers
Activity 2, 4- Place Value with a Calculator
Activity 2, 5- Organizing and Displaying Data
Obj. 1.01- Develop number sense for rational numbers 0.01 through 99,999.
a. Connect model, number word, and number using a variety of representations.
b. Build understanding of place value (hundredths through ten thousands).
Obj. 4.01- Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including line graphs and bar graphs) to solve problems
Obj. 4.02- Describe the distribution of data using median, range, and mode.
Obj. 5.02- Translate among symbolic, numeric, verbal, and pictorial representations of number relationships.
CCSS4.NBT.1- Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers.
CCSS 4.NBT.4- Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers.
NC DPI Indicators:
Strategies:
Vocabulary: / Social Studies
Obj. 2.01 Locate and describe American Indians in North Carolina, past and present.
Obj. 2.02 Trace the growth and development of immigration to North Carolina, over time from Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Obj. 3.02 Identify people, symbols, events, and documents associated with North Carolina's history.
Obj. 5.01 Explain different celebrated holidays, special days, and cultural traditions in North Carolina communities.
Obj. 5.02 Describe traditional art, music, and craft forms in North Carolina.
CCSS 4.H.1.1 Summarize the change in cultures, everyday life and status of indigenous American Indian groups in NC before and after European exploration.
CCSS 4.H.2.2 Explain the historical significance of North Carolina’s state symbols.
CCSS 4.E.1.2 Understand how scarcity and choice in a market economy impacts business decisions.
Vocabulary: / Science
Obj. 4.02 Show how calories can be used to compare the chemical energy of different foods.
CCSS 4.L.2.1 Classify substances as food or non-food items based on their ability to provide energy and materials for survival, growth and repair of the body.
Students will be able to:
Use internet resources to find the calories in popular foods.
Create a day’s menu that contains a specified number of calories.
Use the food pyramid to evaluate food choices.
Vocabulary: / Morning Meeting/ Daily Review
First Six Weeks / Week Four – September 19 - September 23, 2011
Instructional Focus
Story Theme:
Connections:
Trade Books/ Genres
Poetry
Informational Text
Nonfiction
Fiction / Phonics/ Spelling
Short o and Long o
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes non- and mis-
Spelling List
High Frequency Words / Phonemic Awareness
Obj. 1.04 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through: a) wide reading, b)word study.
Obj. 1.06b Read independently daily from self-selected materials (consistent with the student’s independent reading level) to: build background knowledge.
(Additional NC Standard)
CCSS RL.4.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean.)
CCSS RI.4.4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
Literacy
Obj. 3.02 Analyze characters, events, and plots within and between selections and cite supporting evidence.
CCSS RL.4.3Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions.) / Comprehension Skills
Obj. 2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by: b) making predictions d) locating relevant information e)making connections with previous experiences, information, and ideas.
Obj. 2.04 Identify and interpret elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the: b) theme.
CCSS RL.4.1Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
CCSS RL.4.2Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
Grammar:
Obj. 5.02 Demonstrate understanding in speaking and writing by appropriate
usage of: b)subject/verb agreement.(Additional NC Standard)
Obj. 5.03 Elaborate information and ideas in writing and speaking by using: a)simple and compound sentences.
CCSS L.4.1fProduce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
GuidedReading Groups
Group 1: Leveled Reader
Group 2: Leveled Reader
Group 3: Leveled Reader
Group 4: Leveled Reader / Handwriting/ Writing
Obj. 4.05 Use planning strategies to generate topics and organize ideas (e.g.,
brainstorming, mapping, webbing, reading, discussion).
CCSS W.4.2bDevelop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Spiral and Review
Obj. 4.02: Use oral and written language to: b)discuss.
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Math
Everyday Math
Activity 2, 6-The Median
Activity 2, 7-Addition of Multidigit Numbers
Activity 2, 8-Displaying Data with a Bar Graph
Activity 2, 9- Subtraction of Multidigit Numbers
Obj. 1.01- Develop number sense for rational numbers 0.01 through 99,999.a. Connect model, number word, and number using a variety of representations.
b. Build understanding of place value (hundredths through ten thousands).
d. Make estimates of rational numbers in appropriate situations.
Obj. 1.04-Develop fluency with addition and subtraction of non-negative rational numbers with like dominators, including decimal fractions through hundredths.
a. Develop and analyze strategies for adding and subtracting numbers.
Obj. 4.01- Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including line graphs and bar graphs) to solve problems.
Obj. 4.02- Describe the distribution of data using median, range, and mode.
CCSS 4.NBT.1- Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers.
CCSS 4.NBT.4- Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers.
NC DPI Indicators:
Strategies:
Vocabulary: / Social Studies
Obj. 6.01 Explain the relationship between unlimited wants and limited resources.
Obj. 6.03 Categorize the state's resources as natural, human, or capital.
Obj. 7.01 Cite examples from North Carolina's history of the impact of technology.
Obj. 7.02 Analyze the effect of technology on North Carolina's citizens, past and present.
CCSS 4.E.1.1Understand the basic concepts of a market economy: supply, demand, scarcity, productivity, and entrepreneurship.
CCSS 4.G.1.4 Explain the impact of technology (communication, transportation, inventions, etc.) on North Carolina’s citizens, past and present.
Vocabulary: / Science
Obj. 4.03 Discuss how foods provide both energy and nutrients for living organisms.
CCSS 4.L.2.1 Classify substances as food or non-food items based on their ability to provide energy and materials for survival, growth and repair of the body.
Lesson 3: You are What You Eat
Students should be able to:
Explain how food gives us energy.
Observe how food changes as it is digested.
Research and present information on one of the parts of the digestive system.
Vocabulary: / Morning Meeting/ Daily Review
First Six Weeks / Week Five – September 26 - September 30, 2011
Instructional Focus
Story Theme:
Connections:
Trade Books/ Genres
Poetry
Informational Text
Nonfiction
Fiction / Phonics/ Spelling
Homophones
Vocabulary Strategy: Use a Dictionary
Spelling List
High Frequency Words / Phonemic Awareness
Obj. 1.04 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:c) knowledge of homophones, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms; d) knowledge of multiple meanings of words; e) writing process elements.
( Additional NC Standard)
Obj. 1.05 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus) to identify and comprehend unknown words.
CCSS L.4.5cDetermine understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms.)
CCSS L.4.4a Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSS L.4.4cConsult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
Literacy
Obj. 3.04 Make informed judgments about television and film/video productions.