Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans Fourth Grade’s Third Nine Weeks (Quarter 3) Week January 27-30 Language Arts Writing: Research Based Nonfiction Writing 4.7 Write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify the intended audience c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies h. use transition words for sentence variety. j. revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives 4.9 Research Comprehension of information resources of research topic. a.Construct questions about a topic b.Collect information from multiple resources c. Use technology to organize, evaluate and communication information. d. Give credit to sources e. Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words Math Rational Numbers 4.2 Number and Number Sense a. Compare and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators of 12 or less b. Represent equivalent fractions c. Identify the division statement that represents a fraction 4.3 Decimals a. read, write, represent, and identify decimals expressed through the thousandths b. round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, and hundredth c. compare and order decimals d. given a model, write the decimal fraction equivalent 4.13 Probability and Statistics a. predict the likelihood of an outcome of a simple event b. represent probability as a number between 0 and 1, inclusive 4.15 Patterns Recognize, create, and extend numerical and geometric patterns in the context of equivalent fraction tables and skip counting LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation Reading: Nonfiction Research Projects 4.4 Expand Vocab when Reading e. use vocabulary from other content areas Science/SS Virginia Studies: Birth of a New Nation VS. 5 a. Economic/ political reasons for the American rebellion against Britain b. explain groups’ feelings about the revolution and describe their motivation. c. identify two significant military engagements during the revolution Computer Lab Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: National Geographic Interdisciplinary: Hour Code VS.6 a./b. describe prominent Virginians and their role in the new United States c. explain the role of economic want and need Science: Ecosystems 4.5 Investigate and understand how plants and animals, including humans, in an ecosystem interact with one another and with the nonliving components: a. Plant and animal adaptations b. organization of populations, communities, and ecosystems and how they interrelate c. flow of energy through food webs d. habitats and niches e. changes in organisms niche in various stages of the life cycle f. influence of human activity on ecosystem. Scientific Method/Process 4.1 a-m Demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations Use Reading Strategies 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of non-fiction text k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. February 2-6 Writing: Research Based Nonfiction Rational Numbers Virginia Studies: Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive 1 Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans Writing 4.7 Write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify the intended audience c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies h. use transition words for sentence variety. j. revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives 4.9 Research Comprehension of information resources of research topic. a.Construct questions about a topic b.Collect information from multiple resources c. Use technology to organize, evaluate and communication information. d. Give credit to sources e. Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words 4.2 Number and Number Sense a. Compare and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators of 12 or less b. Represent equivalent fractions c. Identify the division statement that represents a fraction 4.3 Decimals a. read, write, represent, and identify decimals expressed through the thousandths b. round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, and hundredth c. compare and order decimals d. given a model, write the decimal fraction equivalent 4.13 Probability and Statistics a. predict the likelihood of an outcome of a simple event b. represent probability as a number between 0 and 1, inclusive 4.15 Patterns Recognize, create, and extend numerical and geometric patterns in the context of equivalent fraction tables and skip counting LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation Reading: Nonfiction Research Projects 4.4 Expand Vocab when Reading e. use vocabulary from other content areas Birth of a New Nation VS. 5 a. Economic/ political reasons for the American rebellion against Britain b. explain groups’ feelings about the revolution and describe their motivation. c. identify two significant military engagements during the revolution Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: National Geographic Interdisciplinary: Hour Code VS.6 a./b. describe prominent Virginians and their role in the new United States c. explain the role of economic want and need Science: Ecosystems 4.5 Investigate and understand how plants and animals, including humans, in an ecosystem interact with one another and with the nonliving components: a. Plant and animal adaptations b. organization of populations, communities, and ecosystems and how they interrelate c. flow of energy through food webs d. habitats and niches e. changes in organisms niche in various stages of the life cycle f. influence of human activity on ecosystem. Scientific Method/Process 4.1 a-m Demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations Authors Purpose 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry a. explain the author’s purpose 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of non-fiction text c. explain the author’s purpose February 9-13 Writing: Research Based Nonfiction Writing 4.7 Write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify the intended audience c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies h. use transition words for sentence variety. Rational Numbers 4.2 Number and Number Sense a. Compare and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators of 12 or less b. Represent equivalent fractions c. Identify the division statement that represents a fraction Virginia Studies: Birth of a New Nation VS. 5 a. Economic/ political reasons for the American rebellion against Britain b. explain groups’ feelings about the revolution and describe their Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: 2 Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans j. revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives 4.9 Research Comprehension of information resources of research topic. a.Construct questions about a topic b.Collect information from multiple resources c. Use technology to organize, evaluate and communication information. d. Give credit to sources e. Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation 4.3 Decimals a. read, write, represent, and identify decimals expressed through the thousandths b. round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, and hundredth c. compare and order decimals d. given a model, write the decimal fraction equivalent 4.13 Probability and Statistics a. predict the likelihood of an outcome of a simple event b. represent probability as a number between 0 and 1, inclusive 4.15 Patterns Recognize, create, and extend numerical and geometric patterns in the context of equivalent fraction tables and skip counting Reading: Nonfiction Research Projects 4.4 Expand Vocab when Reading e. use vocabulary from other content areas 4.7 Write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify the intended audience c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies h. use transition words for sentence variety. j. revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives Interdisciplinary: Hour Code VS.6 a./b. describe prominent Virginians and their role in the new United States c. explain the role of economic want and need Science: Ecosystems 4.5 Investigate and understand how plants and animals, including humans, in an ecosystem interact with one another and with the nonliving components: a. Plant and animal adaptations b. organization of populations, communities, and ecosystems and how they interrelate c. flow of energy through food webs d. habitats and niches e. changes in organisms niche in various stages of the life cycle f. influence of human activity on ecosystem. 4.1 a-m Demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry h. draw conclusions and make inferences about text Writing: Research Based Nonfiction Writing National Geographic Scientific Method/Process Draw Conclusions and Make Inferences February 17-20 motivation. c. identify two significant military engagements during the revolution Rational Number Operations 4.5 Computation and Estimation a. determine common multiples and factors including greatest common factor and least common multiple b. add and subtract fractions having like and unlike denominators up to 12 and simplify the resulting factors using common multiples and factors c. add and subtract with decimals d. solve single and multi-step practical problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and decimals 4.9 Measurement Determine elapsed time, hours and minutes within a 12 hour period Virginia Studies: Birth of a New Nation VS. 5 a. Economic/ political reasons for the American rebellion against Britain b. explain groups’ feelings about the revolution and describe their motivation. c. identify two significant military engagements during the revolution Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: National Geographic Interdisciplinary: Hour Code VS.6 a./b. describe prominent Virginians and their role in the new United States c. explain the role of economic want and need Oral Language 3 Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans 4.1 Use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings h. work independently 4.2 Make and listen to oral presentations and reports a. use subject-related information and vocabulary 4.3 Will learn how media messages are constructed and for what purposes. a/b identify and differentiate between auditory, visual and written media messages Science: Plant Anatomy and Life Processes 4.4 Investigate and understand basic plant anatomy and life processes a. Structure of typical plants and the function of each structure b. Processes and structures involved with plant reproduction c. Photosynthesis d. Adaptations allow plants to satisfy life needs and respond to the environment 4.9 Research Comprehension of information resources of research topic. a.Construct questions about a topic b.Collect information from multiple resources c. Use technology to organize, evaluate and communication information. d. Give credit to sources e. Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words Scientific Method/Process 4.1 a-m Demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation Reading: Nonfiction Research Projects 4.4 Expand Vocab when Reading e. use vocabulary from other content areas Identify Cause and Effect 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry j. identify cause and effect relationships 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of non-fiction text g. distinguish between cause and effect February 23-27 Writing: Teacher’s Choice- How-to Writing 4.7 Write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify the intended audience c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies h. use transition words for sentence variety. j. revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing Rational Number Operations 4.5 Computation and Estimation a. determine common multiples and factors including greatest common factor and least common multiple b. add and subtract fractions having like and unlike denominators up to 12 and simplify the resulting factors using common multiples and factors c. add and subtract with decimals d. solve single and multi-step practical problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and decimals 4.9 Measurement Virginia Studies: Role of Geography in National Development VS.7 a. explain the connection between geographic features and climate and economic development of people in a particular geographic area. b. Explain how the resources and location of VA influenced their decisions to participate in the Civil War- determine the sides Virginians took c. describe the roles that different groups of people took during the Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: National Geographic Interdisciplinary: Hour Code 4 Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives Determine elapsed time, hours and minutes within a 12 hour period VS. 8 a./b. explain how economic difficulties after the Civil War might affect the way African Americans were denied Civil Rights-describe the status of African Americans during the Recovery Period after the Civil War c. explain what economic activities or industries helped VA emerge from the difficulties after the Civil War 4.9 Research Comprehension of information resources of research topic. a.Construct questions about a topic b.Collect information from multiple resources c. Use technology to organize, evaluate and communication information. d. Give credit to sources e. Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation Science: Plant Anatomy and Life Processes Reading: Nonfiction Research Projects 4.4 Investigate and understand basic plant anatomy and life processes a. Structure of typical plants and the function of each structure b. Processes and structures involved with plant reproduction c. Photosynthesis d. Adaptations allow plants to satisfy life needs and respond to the environment 4.4 Expand Vocab when Reading e. use vocabulary from other content areas Identify Cause and Effect 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry j. identify cause and effect relationships Scientific Method/Process 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of non-fiction text g. distinguish between cause and effect March 26 Writing: Teacher’s Choice- How-to Writing 4.7 Write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify the intended audience c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies h. use transition words for sentence variety. j. revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives 4.9 Research Civil War-women, slaves, etc … 4.1 a-m Demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations Rational Number Operations 4.5 Computation and Estimation a. determine common multiples and factors including greatest common factor and least common multiple b. add and subtract fractions having like and unlike denominators up to 12 and simplify the resulting factors using common multiples and factors c. add and subtract with decimals d. solve single and multi-step practical problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and decimals 4.9 Measurement Determine elapsed time, hours and minutes within a 12 hour period Science: Plant Anatomy and Life Processes 4.4 Investigate and understand basic plant anatomy and life processes a. Structure of typical plants and the function of each structure b. Processes and structures involved with plant reproduction c. Photosynthesis d. Adaptations allow plants to satisfy life needs and respond to the environment Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: National Geographic Interdisciplinary: Hour Code Scientific Method/Process 4.1 a-m Demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and 5 Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans Comprehension of information resources of research topic. a.Construct questions about a topic b.Collect information from multiple resources c. Use technology to organize, evaluate and communication information. d. Give credit to sources e. Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words conducting investigations LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation Reading: Nonfiction Research Projects 4.4 Expand Vocab when Reading e. use vocabulary from other content areas Use Reading Strategies 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of non-fiction text k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. March 913 Writing: Teacher’s Choice- How-to Writing 4.7 Write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify the intended audience c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies h. use transition words for sentence variety. j. revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives 4.9 Research Comprehension of information resources of research topic. a.Construct questions about a topic b.Collect information from multiple resources c. Use technology to organize, evaluate and communication information. Rational Number Operations 4.5 Computation and Estimation a. determine common multiples and factors including greatest common factor and least common multiple b. add and subtract fractions having like and unlike denominators up to 12 and simplify the resulting factors using common multiples and factors c. add and subtract with decimals d. solve single and multi-step practical problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and decimals 4.9 Measurement Determine elapsed time, hours and minutes within a 12 hour period Virginia Studies: Role of Geography in National Development VS.7 a. explain the connection between geographic features and climate and economic development of people in a particular geographic area. b. Explain how the resources and location of VA influenced their decisions to participate in the Civil War- determine the sides Virginians took c. describe the roles that different groups of people took during the Civil War-women, slaves, etc … Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: National Geographic Interdisciplinary: Hour Code STEM: Electricity – “Build your own desk alarm.” LCPS lesson VS. 8 a./b. explain how economic difficulties after the Civil War might affect the way African Americans were denied Civil Rights-describe the status of African Americans during the Recovery Period after the Civil War c. explain what economic activities 6 Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans or industries helped VA emerge from the difficulties after the Civil War d. Give credit to sources e. Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation Reading: Nonfiction Research Projects 4.4 Expand Vocab when Reading e. use vocabulary from other content areas Use Reading Strategies 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of non-fiction text k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. March 16-20 Writing: Teacher’s Choice- How-to Writing 4.7 Write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify the intended audience c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies h. use transition words for sentence variety. j. revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives Oral Language 4.1 Use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings h. work independently 4.2 Make and listen to oral presentations and reports a. use subject-related information and vocabulary 4.3 Will learn how media messages are constructed and for what purposes. a/b identify and differentiate between auditory, visual and written media messages Probability and Graphing 4.14 Probability and Statistics Collect, organize, interpret, and display data from a variety of graphs 4.13 Probability and Data a. predict the likelihood of an outcome of a simple event b. represent probability as a number between 0 and 1 inclusive Virginia Studies: Role of Geography in National Development VS.7 a. explain the connection between geographic features and climate and economic development of people in a particular geographic area. b. Explain how the resources and location of VA influenced their decisions to participate in the Civil War- determine the sides Virginians took c. describe the roles that different groups of people took during the Civil War-women, slaves, etc … Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: National Geographic Interdisciplinary: Hour Code VS. 8 a./b. explain how economic difficulties after the Civil War might affect the way African Americans were denied Civil Rights-describe the status of African Americans during the Recovery Period after the Civil War c. explain what economic activities or industries helped VA emerge from the difficulties after the Civil War 7 Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans 4.9 Research Comprehension of information resources of research topic. a.Construct questions about a topic b.Collect information from multiple resources c. Use technology to organize, evaluate and communication information. d. Give credit to sources e. Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation Reading: Nonfiction Research Projects 4.4 Expand Vocab when Reading e. use vocabulary from other content areas Use Reading Strategies 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of non-fiction text k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. March 23-27 Writing: Teacher’s Choice: Review Editing and Grammar Skills 4.8 Edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing b. include prepositional phrases g. use correct spelling for frequently used words and homophones h. use singular possessives LCENG1- use sound pattern and meaning to spell in written work LCENG2- use correct spelling in isolation Reading: Use Reading Strategies 4.5 Comprehension of Fictional Text, Narrative Non-fiction, and Poetry k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. 4.6 The student will read and Probability and Graphing 4.14 Probability and Statistics Collect, organize, interpret, and display data from a variety of graphs 4.13 Probability and Data a. predict the likelihood of an outcome of a simple event b. represent probability as a number between 0 and 1 inclusive Virginia Studies: Role of Geography in National Development VS.7 a. explain the connection between geographic features and climate and economic development of people in a particular geographic area. b. Explain how the resources and location of VA influenced their decisions to participate in the Civil War- determine the sides Virginians took c. describe the roles that different groups of people took during the Civil War-women, slaves, etc … Math: IXL; Dream Box; Interactive Achievement; Cool Math Lang. Arts: Power Point / Pixie (reading- book talk presentation.) Soc. St.: National Geographic Interdisciplinary: Hour Code VS. 8 a./b. explain how economic difficulties after the Civil War might affect the way African Americans were denied Civil Rights-describe the status of African Americans during the Recovery Period after the 8 Fourth Grade – Arcola Elementary School – Quarter 3 - 9 Week Plans demonstrate comprehension of non-fiction text k. use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. Civil War c. explain what economic activities or industries helped VA emerge from the difficulties after the Civil War 9