Week of:
Language
Arts
Language Arts
Reading
Phonics/Vocabu
lary
(Genre & Comprehension
Skill)
Language Arts
Fig.19 Skill
Writing
John Drugan K-8 2nd- 9 Weeks at a Glance
2015-2016
43 Instructional Days
Grade: __4th______
Essential Question:
Expository TextSamples: Bios, Autobio, Newspapers, Websites, e-mail Novel: _Esperanza Rising______
Math
Science
Social Studies
Health
Technology
Week 1
Oct. 12-16
Realistic Fiction
4.3A Summarize &
explain lesson or
message of a work of
fiction as its theme
(fables, legends, myths,
fantasy, realistic
fiction, historical
fiction) SS
4.6A 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. 47%
4.6B Describe the
interaction of characters
including their
relationships and the
changes they undergo
R.S.50%
4.6C ID whether the
narrator or speaker of a
story is first or third person
S. S. 53%
Fig. 19 D make inferences
about poetry and use textual
evidence to support
understanding 54%
Spiral TEKS
4.Fig 19A, 4.Fig.19B,
4.Fig19C, 4.Fig19E
See Writing Plan
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)
55%
READINES
S
Context
Clues
Synonyms
Unit 3: Multiplication of Whole
Numbers
4.4B Determine products of a
number and 10 or 100 using
properties of operations and
place value understandings.
4.4C represent the product of 2
digit numbers using arrays, area
models, or equations, including
perfect squares through 15 by
15.
Process Standards: 4.1A, 4.1B,
41C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
Unit 3A: Electrical Circuits
4.6B differentiate between
conductors (metalsheat/electricity-cooper,
aluminum, graphite, salt
solutions/sound-metal, water,
dense rocks) & insulators (heatwood, plastic, Styrofoam,
glass/electricity-glass, paper,
wood, plastic, rubber/soundcarpet, thick fabric, cork,
acoustical tiles.
Unit 4: Exploration and
Mission Life
4.2A summarize
motivations for European
exploration and settlement
of Texas, including
economic opportunity,
competition, and the desire
for expansion
4.2B identify the
accomplishments and
explain the impact of
significant explorers,
including Cabeza de Vaca;
Francisco Coronado; René
Robert Cavelier, Sieur de
la Salle, on the settlement
of Texas
4.2C explain when, where,
and why the Spanish
established settlements
and Catholic missions in
Texas as well as important
individuals such as José de
Escandón
4.12C analyze the effects
of exploration,
immigration, migration, and
limited resources on the
economic development and
growth of Texas
(4) Critical
thinking, problem
solving, and
decision making. B)
collect, analyze, and
represent data to
solve problems
using tools such as
word processing,
databases,
spreadsheets,
graphic organizers,
charts, multimedia,
simulations, models,
and programming
languages;
Students will
create a budget.
Week 2
Oct. 19-23
4.2D- ID
the meaning
of common
idioms
4.2E- use a
dictionary
or glossary
to
determine
the
meanings,
syllabication
, and
pronunciatio
n of
unknown
words
(READINES
S)
Historical Fiction
4.3A Summarize &
explain lesson or
message of a work of
fiction as its theme
(fables, legends, myths,
fantasy, realistic fiction,
historical fiction
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. 45%
4.6B Describe the
interaction of characters
including their
relationships and the
changes they undergo
R.S. 50%
4.6C ID whether the
narrator or speaker of a
story is first or third
person S. S. 53%
4.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 53%
Spiral
Fig. 19 D make
inferences about poetry
and use textual evidence
to support 54%
4.3B Compare and
contrast the adventures
or exploits or characters
(Trickster) in traditional
and dramatic literature.
45%
4.Fig 19A, 4.Fig.19B,
4.Fig19C, 4.Fig19E
Unit 3: Multiplication of Whole
Numbers
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 twodigit number. Strategies may
include mental math, partial
products, and the commutative,
associative, and distributive
properties. (S)
4.4G round to the nearest 10,
100, or 1,000 or use compatible
numbers, to estimate solutions
involving whole numbers (S)
Process Standards: 4.1A, 4.1B,
41C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
Unit 3A: Electrical Circuits
Unit 05: Colonization
4.6 C Demonstrate that
electricity travels in a closed
path, creating an electrical
circuit, and explore an
electromagnetic field
4.2D identify Texas' role
in the Mexican War of
Independence and the
war's impact on the
development of Texas
4.2E identify the
accomplishments and
explain the economic
motivations and impact of
significant empresarios,
including Stephen F. Austin
and Martín de León, on the
settlement of Texas
4.6A apply geographic
tools, including grid
systems, legends, symbols,
scales, and compass roses,
to construct and interpret
maps
4.8A identify and explain
clusters and patterns of
settlement in Texas at
different time periods
such as prior to the Texas
Revolution, after the
building of the railroads,
and following World War
II.
(4) Critical
thinking, problem
solving, and
decision making.
B) collect,
analyze, and
represent data to
solve problems
using tools such
as word
processing,
databases,
spreadsheets,
graphic
organizers,
charts,
multimedia,
simulations,
models, and
programming
languages
Students will
create a budget.
Week 3
Oct. 26-30
Early Release
Oct. 28
4.2Ccomplete
analogies
using
knowledge
of antonyms
and
synonyms
(boy:girl as
male:___or
girl:woman
as boy:___
Understanding
Informational Text
Non-Fiction Text
-Newspaper articles,
websites
- magazine articles,
e-mail
- letters, journals
-social studies text,
science text
4.7A- Identify
similarities and
differences between
the events and
characters’
experiences described
in an author’s
biorgraphy or
autobiography S.S.
4.10A- Explain the
difference between a
stated and an implied
purpose for an
expository text
Weeks 3
AssessmentsFiction/ Poetry
4.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)
Spiral
4.Fig 19 A,B,C,D,E
Unit 4: Division of Whole
Numbers
4.4E Represent the quotient
of up to a four-digit whole
number divided by a one-digit
whole number using arrays,
area models, or equations. (S)
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 (R)
4.4H Solve with fluency one- and
two-step problems involving
multiplication and division,
including interpreting
remainders (R)
Process Standards 4.1A, 4.1B,
4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
Unit 3B: Force & Motion
4.6D Design an experiment to
test the effect of force on an
object such as a push or a pull,
gravity, friction, or magnetism
(variables, controls/follow
scientific process)
Unit 5: Colonization
4.8B describe and explain
the location and
distribution of various
towns and cities in Texas,
past and present
4.9B identify reasons why
people have adapted to and
modified their environment
in Texas, past and present,
such as the use of natural
resources to meet basic
needs, facilitate
transportation
Red Ribbon
Week
(4) Critical
thinking, problem
solving, and
decision making.
B) collect,
analyze, and
represent data to
solve problems
using tools such
as word
processing,
databases,
spreadsheets,
graphic
organizers,
charts,
multimedia,
simulations,
models, and
programming
languages;
Students will
create a budget.
Week 4
Nov. 2-6
4.2E- use a
dictionary or
glossary to
determine
meanings,
syllabication
,&
pronunciatio
n of
unknown
words %
(READINE
SS)
Understanding
Informational Text
Non-Fiction Text
-Newspaper articles,
websites
- magazine articles,
e-mail
- letters, journals
-social studies text,
science text
4.11A- summarize
the main idea and
supporting details in
text in ways that
maintain meaning
R.S. 52%
4.11B- distinguish
fact from opinion in a
text and explain how
to verify what is a
fact S.S.57%
4.Fig.19B- ask literal,
interpretive, and evaluative
questions of text
(Literal- 5 W’s; Interpretive-
inference; Evaluativeagree/disagree, opinion, feel?,
believe?; Before Reading, During
Reading, After Reading)
Spiral Review
Fig. 19 A, 4.Fig,19B,
4.19C,
Unit 4: Division of Whole
Numbers
4.4F Use strategies and
algorithms, including the
standard algorithm, to divide up
to a four-digit dividend by a one
digit divisor. (S)
4.2D round whole numbers to a
given place value through the
hundred thousands place (S)
4.4G round to the nearest 10,
100, or 1,000 or use compatible
numbers, to estimate solutions
involving whole numbers (S)
Process Standards 4.1A, 4.1B,
4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
Unit 3B: Force & Motion
4.6D Design an experiment to
test the effect of force on an
object such as a push or a pull,
gravity, friction, or magnetism
(variables, controls/follow
scientific process
Unit 5: Colonization
4.10B explain the economic
activities early immigrants
to Texas used to meet
their needs and wants
4.14B identify and compare
characteristics of the
Spanish colonial
government and the early
Mexican governments and
their influence on
inhabitants of Texas
4.19A identify the
similarities and
differences among various
racial, ethnic, and religious
groups in Texas
(4) Critical
thinking, problem
solving, and
decision making. B)
collect, analyze, and
represent data to
solve problems
using tools such as
word processing,
databases,
spreadsheets,
graphic organizers,
charts, multimedia,
simulations, models,
and programming
languages;
Create Fraction Pie
Charts
Week 5
Nov. 9-13
Veteran’s Day
Nov. 11
No School
District Science fair Nov. 14
4.2A
determine
the meaning
of gradelevel
academic
English
words
derived from
Latin,
Greek, or
other
linguistic
roots and
affixes(Latin
-audi-, vis-,
dict-, -able, ible)
(READINE
SS)58%
Latin
Understanding
Informational Text
Non-Fiction Text
-Newspaper articles,
websites
- magazine articles,
e-mail
- letters, journals
-social studies text,
science text
4.11C- describe
explicit and implicit
relationships among
ideas in texts
organized by causeand-effect, sequence,
or comparison
R.S72%
4.11D use multiple
text features (e.g.,
guide words, topic
and concluding
sentences) to gain an
overview of the
contents of text and
to locate information
R.S 65%
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 Review
Fig. 19 D make inferences
about poetry and use textual
evidence to support
understanding 50%
4.3B Compare and
contrast character 45%
Unit 5: All operations – Word
Problems Mixed Operations
4.4A- Add and subtract whole
numbers and decimals to the
hundredths place using the
standard algorithm
(Readiness)
4.4H- solve with fluency oneand two-step problems
involving multiplication and
division, including interpreting
remainders. (Readiness)
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 (Readiness)
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) 47%
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. (Readiness)
Process Standards: 4.1A, 4.1B,
4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
Unit 4: Changing Earth-Slow
Changes
4.7A Examine properties of
soils-clay/sand/loam/silt/gravel
(color, particle size, texture,
capacity to retain water, ability
to support the growth of plants,
soil texture, organic matter
content) SS
4.7B Observe/identify slow
changes to Earth's surface
caused by weathering, erosion,
and deposition from water, wind,
and ice (wind/water/ice shape
reshape Earth’s land by eroding
rock & soil & sometimes
depositing them in other
seasonal areas)
1st Assessment Force and
Motion
Unit 6: Revolution
4.3A analyze the causes,
major events, and effects
of the Texas Revolution,
including the Battle of the
Alamo, the Texas
Declaration of
Independence, the
Runaway Scrape, and the
Battle of San Jacinto
4.3B summarize the
significant contributions of
individuals such as Texans
William B. Travis, James
Bowie, David Crockett,
George Childress, and
Sidney Sherman; Tejanos
Juan Antonio Padilla,
Carlos Espalier, Juan N.
Seguín, Plácido Benavides,
and José Francisco Ruiz;
Mexicans Antonio López de
Santa Anna and Vicente
Filisola; and noncombatants Susanna
Dickinson and Enrique
Esparza
(4) Critical
thinking, problem
solving, and
decision making.
B) collect,
analyze, and
represent data to
solve problems
using tools such
as word
processing,
databases,
spreadsheets,
graphic
organizers,
charts,
multimedia,
simulations,
models, and
programming
languages;
Create Fraction
Pie Charts
Unit 6: Fractions
Week 6
Nov. 16-20
Persuasive Text
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) %
READINES
S
Context
Clues
Synonyms
4.12A- explain how
the author uses
language to present
information to
influence what reader
thinks or does (facts,
statistics, humor,
words that play on
emotions)
Week 6 AssessmentNonfiction /Poetry
Fig,. 19 D -make
inferences in cultural
fiction 50%
4.Fig.19E- summarize
information in text,
maintaining meaning and
logical order (main idea,
main characters, details)
RS(Fiction & Expository) &
Supporting Standard (Literary
Nonfiction, Poetry, Drama) RS
86%
Spiral Review
Fig. 19 D make inferences
about poetry and use textual
evidence to support
understanding 50%
4.6B- describe the interaction of
characters including their
relationships and the changes
they undergo
Readiness Standard
4.6C- ID whether the
narrator or speaker of a
story is first or third person
(SUPPORTING) 53%
4(2)(G) relate decimals to
fractions that name tenths and
hundredths (R)
4(3)(A) represent a fraction a/b
as a sum of fractions 1/b, where
a and b are whole numbers and b
> 0, including when a > b(S)
4(3)(B)
decompose a fraction in more
than one way into a sum of
fractions with the same
denominator using concrete and
pictorial models and recording
results with symbolic
representations (S)
Process Skills:4.1 A, 4.1B, 4.1C,
4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
Unit 4: Changing Earth-Slow
Changes (continue)
4.3C Represent the natural
world using models (rivers,
stream tables, fossils)
Unit 6: Revolution
4.6A apply geographic
tools, including grid
systems, legends, symbols,
scales, and compass roses,
to construct and interpret
maps
4.15A- Identify the purposes
and explain the importance
of the Texas Declaration of
Independence, the Texas
Constitution, and other
documents such as the
Meusebach-Comanche
Treaty.
2nd Assessment-Stand
Tall, Davy Crocket
(4) Critical thinking,
problem solving,
and decision
making. B) collect,
analyze, and
represent data to
solve problems
using tools such as
word processing,
databases,
spreadsheets,
graphic organizers,
charts, multimedia,
simulations, models,
and programming
languages;
Create Fraction Pie
Charts
Week 7
Nov. 30- Dec. 4
4.2Ccomplete
analogies
using
knowledge
of antonyms
and
synonyms
(boy:girl as
male:___or
girl:woman
as boy:___
Procedural Text
4.13A- (instructions
/directions, manuals,
recipes) S.S
4.13B- explain
factual information
presented graphically
(charts, diagrams,
graphs, illustrations)
S.S.
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
53% R. S.  make
connection to nonfiction
text in Social Studies and
Science
Spiral Review
Fig. 19 A, B, C, D, E, F
54%
4.11A- summarize the main idea
and supporting details in text in
ways that maintain meaning
Readiness Standard
4.11B- distinguish fact from
opinion in a text and explain how
to verify what is a fact
Supporting Standard
Unit 6: Fractions
4(3)(C)determine if two given
fractions are equivalent using a
variety of methods(S)
4(3)(D)
compare two fractions with
different numerators and
different denominators and
represent the comparison using
the symbols >, =, or (R)
Process Skills:4.1 A, 4.1B, 4.1C,
4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
Unit 4: Changing Earth-Slow
Changes (continue)
4.3D: History of science,
science careers &
contributions of scientists
(Louis Agassiz- Geologist,
glaciologist)
2nd Assessment-Changing Earth
Unit 6: Revolution
4.16D describe the origins
and significance of state
celebrations such as Texas
Independence Day and
Juneteenth
4.17D identify the
importance of historical
figures and important
individuals who modeled
active participation in the
democratic process such as
Sam Houston, Barbara
Jordan, Lorenzo de Zavala,
Ann Richards, Sam Rayburn,
Henry B. González, James A.
Baker III, Wallace
Jefferson, and other local
individuals
(4) Critical thinking,
problem solving,
and decision
making. B) collect,
analyze, and
represent data to
solve problems
using tools such as
word processing,
databases,
spreadsheets,
graphic organizers,
charts, multimedia,
simulations, models,
and programming
languages;
Construct a line
graph
Drama
4.5A describe the
structural elements
particular to drama
(character, plot,
setting, theme,
dialogue, audience)
S.S.
4.4A poetry S.S.
Unit 6: Fractions
Review4. Fig19A, B, C, D, E, F
4(3)(E) represent and solve
addition and subtraction of
fractions with equal
denominators using objects and
pictorial models that build to the
number line and properties of
operations (R)
Author’s Wall Post
Week 8
Dec. 7-11
Review
4(3)(F)
evaluate the reasonableness of
sums and differences of
fractions using benchmark
fractions 0, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1,
referring to the same whole (S)
4(3)(G) represent fractions and
decimals to the tenths or
hundredths as distances from
zero on a number line(S)
Process Skills:4.1 A, 4.1B, 4.1C,
4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.1G
Unit 5: Natural Resources
4.7C identify and classify
Earth's renewable resources,
(air-wind,, plants, water, and
animals, soil) nonrenewable
resources, (coal, oil-petroleum,
natural gas) the importance of
conservation SS
Unit 7: Republic and
Statehood
4.3C- Identify leaders
important to the founding of
Texas as a republic and state,
including José Antonio
Navarro, Sam Houston,
Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson
Jones
4.3D- Describe the
successes, problems, and
organizations of the Republic
of Texas such as the
establishment of a
constitution, economic
struggles, relations with
American Indians, and the
Texas Rangers
4.3E- Explain the events that
led to the annexation of Texas
to the United States, including
the impact of the U.S.Mexican War
4.6A- Apply geographic tools,
including grid systems,
legends, symbols, scales, and
compass roses, to construct
and interpret maps
(4) Critical thinking,
problem solving, and
decision making. B)
collect, analyze, and
represent data to solve
problems using tools
such as word
processing, databases,
spreadsheets, graphic
organizers, charts,
multimedia,
simulations, models,
and programming
languages;
Construct a line graph
Early Release
Dec. 18
Week 9
Dec. 14-18
Review
Review
9 weeks
Comprehensive
AssessmentDrama/Poetry/Ficti
on Nonfiction
Review
4. Fig19A, B, C, D, E, F
On-Going TEKS
4.27B-follow,
restate, and give
oral instructions
4.28A- express an
opinion supported by
accurate
information,
employing eye
contact, speaking
rate, volume, and
enunciation
4.29A participate in
teacher and student
led discussion 4.1Aread aloud grade-level
stories with fluency
4.9A read
independently for a
sustained period of time
and paraphrase what the
reading was about,
maintaining meaning
and logical order (e.g.
generate a reading log
or journal; participate in
book talks)
4.27A listen attentively
to speakers, ask relevant
questions and make
pertinent comments
Technology Projects: Budget, line graphs, Bar Graph for Soil Experiment
Take Home Project: Famous Texan Biography
Unit 05: All OperationsWord Problems Mixed
Operations
Unit 5: Natural Resources
4.10A- distinguish between
fixed and variable expenses.
(Supporting)
4.1B make informed choices in
the use/conservation of natural
resources (reuse, reduce,
recycle) paper, aluminum, glass,
cans, & plastic.
4.10B- calculate profit in a
given situation. (Supporting)
3rd Assessment-Natural
Resources
Process Standards: 4.1A,
4.1B, 4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F,
4.1G
Unit 7: Republic and
Statehood
4.7A- Describe a variety of
regions in Texas and the
United States such as
political, population, and
economic regions that result
from patterns of human
activity
4.15A- ID the purposes and
explain the importance of the
Texas Declaration of
Independence, the Texas
Constitution, and other
documents such as the
Meusebach-Comanche
Treaty.
4.15B- ID & explain the basic
functions of the three
branches of government
according to the Texas
Constitution
4.17D- ID the importance of
historical figures and
important individuals who
modeled active participation in
the democratic process such
as Sam Houston and Lorenzo
de Zavala
3rd Assessment-A Turning
Point for Texas
Review
(4) Critical
thinking, problem
solving, and
decision making. B)
collect, analyze,
and represent
data to solve
problems using
tools such as word
processing,
databases,
spreadsheets,
graphic organizers,
charts,
multimedia,
simulations,
models, and
programming
languages;
Construct a line
graph