Language Arts
Reading
Vocabulary
%=STAAR Spring
Results
(Genre & Comprehension
Skill)
%=STAAR Spring Results
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
Week 1
Jul. 28-31
(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
Language Arts
Fig.19 Skill
Fig. 19 D make inferences
about poetry and use textual
evidence to support
understanding %
Math
%=STAAR Spring Results
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 =.
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)
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.
See Writing Plan
Week
of:
Language
Arts
Language Arts
Writing Trait &
Process
John Drugan K-8 1st - 9 Weeks at a Glance
2015-2016
th
Grade: 4
Instructional Days: 42 (2-1/2)
Essential Question: “What impact will making the right choices have on the future?”
1st 9 Weeks Novel:
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.
Science
Campus Science Fair, Thursday, Sept. 25
LOOK @ VAD, New Specificity
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
Social Studies
Health
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
4.9A- desc
qualities of
a good
friend
4.9Bexplain
steps in
conflict
resolution
4.9D- demo
healthy
ways of
gaining
attention
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 %
Reading TEK:
4.13 B explain factual
information presented
graphically (charts, diagrams,
graphs, illustrations)
Time for Kids: Salmon Run
p. 112
Review prefixes
and suffixes,
root words
(4.22B-spelling)
Week 2
Aug. 3-7
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; Interpretiveinference; Evaluativeagree/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
4.10Cdescribe
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)
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,
Latin
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/trus
ted adult
4.9Fanalyze
strengths &
weaknesses in
personal
comm.
skills
4.9G- ID
pos. & neg
characterist
ics of social
grps such
as gangs,
clubs, and
cliques
4.9Hdemonstrat
e 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)
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
Greek
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; Interpretiveinference; Evaluativeagree/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
4.10Ademo
considerati
on when
communica
ting with
individuals
who comm.
in unique
ways i.e.
someone
having a
speech
defect,
someone
not
speaking
English, or
someone
being deaf
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.
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.
Author’s Wall Post
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/ insentence
examples/
definition in the
sentence) %
READINESS
Context Clues
Synonyms
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 (metalsheat/electricity-copper, aluminum, graphite, salt
solutions/ sound-metal, water, dense rocks) &
insulators (Heat-wood, plastic, Styrofoam, glass/
electricity- glass, paper, wood, plastic, rubber/ soundcarpet, 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
4.11Aexplain the
importance
of seeking
guidance
from
parents and
other
trusted
adults in
making
healthy
decisions
and solving
problems
4.11Bexplain 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/ insentence
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. %
Cricket in Time Square p.
410 TT
Dear Mrs. La Rue p. 296 TT
ASSESSMENT # 2 CS
Unit 1 Motivation Reading
“The Search for a King”
p.63-71
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 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
4.6A- Use patterns & relationships to dev. strategies to remember
basic mult. and div. facts (i.e. patterns in related mult. and div #
sentences (fact fams.) i.e. 9 x 9 = 81 & 81 ÷ 9 = 9) (Use variety of
Strategies-compensation, doubles, partial products, skip counting,
building on known fact) S.S.%
4.6B- Use patterns to multiply by 10 and 100 (vertical & horizontal
tables, multiples, hundreds chart, place value patterns) SS %
4 determine products of a number and 10 or 100 using properties of
operations and place value understandings.
Assessment #2
Math Process Skills: (4.1ABCD); (4.1DE); (4.1G)
%
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math
4.6A %& 4.7A (4.5B)%
Energy- Week 2 of 2
4.6B- differentiate between conductors (metalsheat/electricity-copper, aluminum, graphite, salt
solutions/ sound-metal, water, dense rocks) &
insulators (Heat-wood, plastic, Styrofoam, glass/
electricity- glass, paper, wood, plastic, rubber/ soundcarpet, 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
4.14Acompare how various Am.
Indian grps such as Caddo &
Comanche governed themselves
Native American Triangle
4.11Cdescribe the
importance
of parental
guidance
and other
trusted
adults in
goal setting
4.11Dexplain the
dangers of
yielding to
peer
pressures
by
assessing
risks/conse
quences
4.11Edescribe
steps in
decision
making and
problem
solving
Week 7
Sept. 8-11
Labor Day-No School, Sept. 7
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/ insentence
examples/
definition in the
sentence)
READINESS %
definitions
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
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 RS %
Spiral
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
4.4D- use strategies and algorithms, including the standard
algorithm, to multiply up to a four-digit number by a onedigit number and to multiply a two-digit number by a twodigit number (Strategies: mental math, partial products, and
the commutative, associative, and distributive properties. )
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)%
Force & Motion
4.6D- design experiment to test effect of force such as
push/pull, gravity, friction, magnetism (variables,
controls/follow scientific process)
4.4A-collect/record/analyze info using tools hot plate,
timing device, Celsius thermometer, pan balance, triple
beam balance, beaker, graduated cylinder)
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 %
Celebrate Freedom Week
• Texas Education Code (TEC)
§29.907 intent, meaning, and importance
of the
Declaration of Independence and
the U.S.
Constitution, including the Bill
of Rights, in
their historical contexts
• Each school district shall
require that,
students in Grades 3-12 Study
and recite
the following text: "We hold
these Truths to
be self-evident
• Constitution Day – September
17 (9/12-16)
Recite
Group
Project
Poster –
Making
the Right
Choices
(Olweus,
post poster
project)
Celebrate Freedom Week
Constitution Day, Sept. 17
Week 8
Sept. 14-18
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/ insentence
examples/
definition in the
sentence)
READINESS %
Multiple meaning
words
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
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
ReviewFig 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 RS %
Spiral
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
4.4D- use strategies and algorithms, including the standard
algorithm, to multiply up to a four-digit number by a one-digit
number and to multiply a two-digit number by a two-digit number
(Strategies: mental math, partial products, and the commutative,
associative, and distributive properties. )
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
(4.5B) %
Campus Science Fair
Thursday, Sept. 25 (3-5th)
Science Fair Class Presentations
Force & Motion
4.6D- design experiment to test effect of force such as
push/pull, gravity, friction, magnetism (variables,
controls/follow scientific process)
4.4A-collect/record/analyze info using tools hot plate,
timing device, Celsius thermometer, pan balance, triple
beam balance, beaker, graduated cylinder)
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 %
Celebrate Freedom Week
• Texas Education Code (TEC)
§29.907 intent, meaning, and importance
of the
Declaration of Independence and
the U.S.
Constitution, including the Bill
of Rights, in
their historical contexts
• Each school district shall
require that,
students in Grades 3-12 Study
and recite
the following text: "We hold
these Truths to
be self-evident
• Constitution Day – September
17 (9/12-16)
Recite
Review and Comprehensive Assessment
Review and Reteach
4.2D- round whole numbers to a given place value through the
hundred thousands place.
Author’s Wall Post & bring Samples to TEKS
Academy
Week 9
Sept. 21-25
Early Release- Sept. 23
Techn
ology
TEKS
4.2B - use context
Review
REVIEW
of the sentence to
determine
COMPREHENSIVE
meaning of
ASSESSMENT
unfamiliar/
Motivation Reading
multiple meaning
“A Dipper of Water” p.
words (ID/use
185-189
relationships
surrounding
words, phrases,
sentences, &
paragraphs/
multiple meaning
& homographs/ insentence
examples/
definition in the
sentence)
READINESS %
homograph
4.3A- follow acceptable use policies when using computers
4.1E- access remote equipment on a network such as printer
4.4G- round to the nearest 10, 100, or 1,000 or use compatible
numbers, to estimate solutions involving whole numbers.
Comprehensive Assessment
Math Process Skills: (4.1ABCD); (4.1DE);
(4.1G) %
Spiral TEKS through TARGET Math
(4.5B)%
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
4.4A- apply appropriate electronic search engines
Technology Projects: Students will create a Texas “Poster” using Publisher of the Regions and Native Americans (map key, compass rose). The poster will include a bar
graph created through excel showing numerical data about Texas.
Take Home Project: Students will create a Science Fair Project, present in classroom, and participate in the Campus Science Fair.