John DruganK-8 2016-2017
1st - 9 Weeks at a Glance 4th Grade
Instructional Days: 43(2-1/2)Essential Question: ““What impact will making the right choices have
on the future?”
Novel: 4th Grade Rats& Esperanza Rising, Bookflix: johndrugan/bookflix Tumblebooks: socorro/books
Week of: / Language ArtsPhonics/Vocab. / Language Arts Reading
(Genre & Comprehension Skill) / Language Arts
Fig.19 Skill / Writing Trait & Process / Math / Science / Social Studies / Health / Technology
Week 1
Aug. 1-5 / 4.2E- use a dictionary or glossary to determine meanings, syllabication, & pronunciation of unknown words %
(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
.
Poem: The New Kid page. 184 TT / 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 % / Unit 01: Place Value of Whole Numbers and Decimals Process Standards:
4.2A-. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent, compare, and order whole numbers and decimals and understand relationships related to place value interpret the value of each place-value position as 10 times the position to the right and as one-tenth of the value of the place to its left. Supporting
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 . Readiness___ 87.86%
4.2C- compare and order whole numbers to 1,000,000,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =. Supporting 91.43%
Math Process Skills: %,%,%,% (4.1ABCD); %,% (4.1DE); 4.16B(4.1G) %
Process Standards: 4.1A, 4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G, / Safety & Journaling
4.1A- demonstrate safe practices (wearing safety goggles, washing hands, using materials appropriately)
4.4B-4B-use safety equipment, safety goggles & gloves, noteboo
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) / 4.9A- desc qualities of a good friend 4.9B- explain steps in conflict resolution / 4.3A- follow acceptable use policies when using computers 4.3B- model respect of intellectual property by citing other’s work 4.1B- save & delete files, use menu options & commands, & work with more than one software application 4.1E- access remote equipment on a network such as printer 4.4A- apply appropriate electronic search engines
Week 2
Aug. 8-12 / Review prefixes and suffixes,
root words
(4.22B-spelling) / Understanding Fiction
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
Spiral Weekly Poem / 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 % / Unit 01: Place Value of Whole Numbers and Decimals
4.2A-. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent, compare, and order whole numbers and decimals and understand relationships related to place value interpret the value of each place-value position as 10 times the position to the right and as one-tenth of the value of the place to its left. Supporting
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 . Readiness___ 87.86%
4.2C- compare and order whole numbers to 1,000,000,000 and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =. Supporting 91.43%
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math:
4.4H 44%, 4.5D 57%, 4.6D 27%, 4.8C 36% / 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) / 4.9D- demo healthy ways of gaining attention
4.9E- ID critical issues that should be discussed with parents/trusted adult / 4.3A- follow acceptable use policies when using computers 4.3B- model respect of intellectual property by citing other’s work 4.1B- save & delete files, use menu options & commands, & work with more than one software application 4.1E- access remote equipment on a network such as printer 4.4A- apply appropriate electronic search engines
Week 3
Aug 15-19 / 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) (READINESS)
65.71% / 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
Spiral Weekly Poem
ASSESSMENT # 1 Poetry, Fables, Legends / 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%
Author’s Wall Post / Unit 01: Place Value of Whole Numbers and Decimals
4.2E- represent decimals, including tenths and hundredths, using concrete and visual models and money Supporting 42.86%
4.2F- compare and order decimals using concrete and visual models to the hundredths Supporting 44.43%
4.2H- determine the corresponding decimal to the tenths or hundredths place of a specified point on a number line. Supporting 84.29%
4.3G- represent fractions and decimals to the tenths or hundredths as distances from zero on a number line. Supporting 63.59%
Math Process Skills:%%,%,% (4.1ABCD);%,% (4.1DE); B(4.1G) %
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math:
4.4H 44%, 4.5D 57%, 4.6D 27%, 4.8C 36%
3 Week Assessment / 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 / 4.9F- analyze strengths & weak-nesses in personal comm. skills 4.9G- ID pos. & neg characteristics of social grps such as gangs, clubs, and cliques / 4.3A- follow acceptable use policies when using computers 4.3B- model respect of intellectual property by citing other’s work 4.1B- save & delete files, use menu options & commands, & work with more than one software application 4.1E- access remote equipment on a network such as printer 4.4A- apply appropriate electronic search engines
Week 4
Aug. 22-26 / 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) (READINESS)
65.71% / 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. %
Cricket in Time Square p. 410 TT
Dear Mrs. La Rue p. 296 TT / 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 % / Unit 02: Addition and Subtraction with Whole Numbers and Decimals
Math Process Standards: 4.1A, 4.1B, 4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
4.2D- round whole numbers to a given place value through the hundred thousands place. Supporting
4.4A- Add and subtract whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place using the standard algorithm Readiness___ 67.86%
4.4G- round to the nearest 10, 100, or 1,000 or use compatible numbers, to estimate solutions involving whole numbers. Supporting 78.57%
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math: / 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 / 4.9H- demonstrate refusal skills4.10A- 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 / 4.3A- follow acceptable use policies when using computers 4.3B- model respect of intellectual property by citing other’s work 4.1B- save & delete files, use menu options & commands, & work with more than one software application 4.1E- access remote equipment on a network such as printer 4.4A- apply appropriate electronic search engines
Week 5
Aug. 29- Sept. 2
Early Release- Aug. 31 / 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)
74.57%
Context Clues
Synonyms / Myths
4.3A Summarize & explain lesson or msg. of work of fiction as its theme (fables, legends, myths, fantasy realistic or 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. %
4.6B Describe the interaction of characters including their relationships and the changes they undergo R. S. %
4.6C ID whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person Supporting
Golden Wish p. 105 Anthology
Poseidon and the Kingdom p. 632 TT
Why do People Buzz in People. BF / 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 / Unit 02: Addition and Subtraction with Whole Numbers and Decimals
Process Standards: 4.1A, 4.1B, 4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
4.10B- calculate profit in a given situation. Supporting 61.43%
4.10E- describe the basic purpose of financial institutions including keeping money safe, borrowing money, and lending money. Supporting
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math: / 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 / 4.10B- describe healthy ways of responding to disrespectful behavior
4.10C- describe strategies for self-control and the importance of dealing with emotions appropriately and how they affect thoughts and behaviors / 4.3A- follow acceptable use policies when using computers 4.3B- model respect of intellectual property by citing other’s work 4.1B- save & delete files, use menu options & commands, & work with more than one software application 4.1E- access remote equipment on a network such as printer 4.4A- apply appropriate electronic search engines
Week 6
Sept. 6-9
Labor Day-No School, Sept. 5 / 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)
74.57%
Antonyms / ALL FICTION/Realistic Fiction
4.3A- summarize & explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme (fables, legends, myths, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction)Supporting Standard
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) Readiness Standard 72.86%
4.6B- describe the interaction of characters including their relationships and the changes they undergo
Readiness Standard 72.60%
4.6C- ID whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person (SUPPORTING) 87.14%
ASSESSMENT # 2 myth legends / Fig 19E- summarize information in text, maintaining meaning and logical order (main idea, main characters, details) Readiness Standard (Fiction &Expository) Supporting Standard (Literary Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama)%
BME, Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, Gist
Authors Wall Post / / Unit 03: Multiplication of Whole Numbers (8 days for entire unit)