“By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen
goal or destination.”
-Christopher Columbus
Monday, October 13th
● Good Morning! Follow all morning
procedures
● Complete the math and decode the
message about Christopher
Columbus
● Written Response: How would you
describe Christopher Columbus? Use
as many descriptive adjectives as
you can.
READING WORKSHOP
POTD: Aiden always said “please”and “thank you” when he asked for
things. If he bumped into someone he said “excuse me.” He never interrupted
others when they were speaking and waited patiently for his turn. He also held
the doors for others and never cut in the line. Aiden always considered the
feelings of others and never said anything hurtful or mean to anyone.
Aiden was always ____________ to others.
a. respectful
b. disruptive
c. mean
d. apologetic
Tracking characters in DRAMA
● Every author designs characters with specific qualities for a specific
reason. Understanding how the character's traits or qualities affect the plot
is important to the study of literature.
● Through the study of the story "The Grasshopper and the Ant" students will
begin to see how different characters react to the same conflict in a unique
way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK_LCjQQCPk
● This week we will look at characters in a drama. A drama is another word
for play. Parts of a drama:
❖ Act
❖ Characters
❖ Scene
❖ Narrator
❖ Stage directions
The Opal Mines of Mars
Do a character analysis of the main character for The Opal Mines of Mars
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1d_link2.pdf
Tracking Characters
● Guided:SW read play and analyze characters within their groups.
Saving the Library
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1e_link2.pdf
● Independent: SW analyze the characters in Lifesavers
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1f_link2.pdf
RTI/Guided Reading/Word Study
● How can we use context clues to find the meanings
of difficult words?
● There are different types of context clues which
include: Definition, example, synonyms, and
antonyms
● Glue notes in notebook.
● Guided: Using context clues, find the meaning of
words (Dictionary Dig)
● Assignment: Complete a frayer model on other
words
Writing
You walk into your
favorite hat store, and
put on a hat (football
helmet, crown,
firefighter’s hat,
Etc.) and something
surprising happens.
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/engli
sh/contents_writingfiction.htm
Inquiry- Scientific Method
Key Vocabulary-
Create a flipbook with
the following words:
1. Scientific method
2. Single variable
3. Control
4. Hypothesis
5. Experiment
6. Theory
7. Data Conclusion
Scientific Method Video
Fill out the graphic organizer as you watch the
movie.
It will be taken as a grade.
http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/preview.weml
Math
POTD
1) Todd’s television weights about 800 pounds. What could’ve been
the actual weight of Todd’s television?
2) Denyla chose 765 as a possible weight. Erica didn’t agree because
she feels that if it has 7 hundreds, then its estimate would have been
700. Who do you agree with? Explain your answer.
Copy this graphic organizer in your
notebook.
Create a 5 digit number and complete
the graphic organizer.
Once you have checked it, reproduce
your work on construction paper. 
Tuesday, October 14th
Writing
Today we will use
our plan to begin to
write our papers.
Remember to skip
lines so that we
can revise and edit
later!
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/engli
sh/contents_writingfiction.htm
Reading Workshop
POTD:
As soon as Christiana got home, she would always put her backpack away and get started on her
homework quickly. She knew that she only had an hour to do her work, so she did not waste any time.
She did not turn the television or the radio on because she knew it would distract her from her work.
She did not stop until she was done with everything.
Christiana is a very _____________ student.
a. focused
b. silly
c. happy
d. unsuccessful
Setting Within a DRAMA
● Review elements of drama:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGmgLVHfaY4
● Let’s focus on the setting within a drama : The Opal Mines of Mars
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1d_link2.pdf
The SETTING
GUIDED: SW re-read play with their group and analyze the
setting Saving the Library
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1e_lin
k2.pdf
INDEPENDENT: SW analyze the setting in Lifesavers
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1f_link
2.pdf
RTI/Guided Reading/Word Study
SW rotate around stations
1: Small group focus: main idea, theme, characterization, making inferences
2: Context clues sort
3: Theme
part a: Match the paragraph to the theme
part b: Write a short story that fits one of the themes
4: Confused words/homophones
part a: Complete the worksheet
part b:Write a paragraph using the words
5: Use Educreation to take a picture of a page in your book and describe the
setting using when and where
Math
POTD
Michael Jordan had 5,012 assists in his career.
How many more assists did he need to reach
10,000? He played in 13 seasons. About how
many more seasons would he have needed to
play to accomplish this?
Homework
Review
Inquiry- Is it testable?
Using the Flow Chart graphic organizer, we are going to determine
how to solve the problems using the scientific method.
Wednesday, October 15th
Writing
Today we will
continue to use our
plan to begin to
write our papers.
Remember to skip
lines so that we
can revise and edit
later!
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/engli
sh/contents_writingfiction.htm
Reading Workshop
POTD:
Daisey worked hard at every practice she went to. She kicked the soccer ball in
her front yard for about an hour each day. When her coach told her she needed
to fix things, she listened carefully and did what he said. It did
not matter if it was cold or
hot, or rainy or sunny. Daisey was always ready to go play soccer, no matter
what the weather.
Daisey was a very _____________ soccer player.
a. silly
b. dedicated
c. poor
d. lazy
PLOT
Let’s focus on the plot of The Opal Mines of Mars
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1d_link2.pdf
the Plot thickens!
● Guided: Work in your group to summarize
the plot of Saving the Library
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1e_link2.pdf
● Independent: Reread the play and complete
a plot summary for Lifesavers
http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1f_link2.pdf
RTI/Guided Reading/Word Study
SW rotate around stations
1: Small group focus: main idea, theme, characterization, making inferences
2: Context clues sort
3: Theme
part a: Match the paragraph to the theme
part b: Write a short story that fits one of the themes
4: Confused words/homophones
part a: Complete the worksheet
part b:Write a paragraph using the words
5: Use Educreation to take a picture of a page in your book and describe the
setting using when and where
Math
POTD
Hector is buying 3 crates of wood to build his
dog house. Each crate contains 4 boxes of 10
pieces of wood. How many wood pieces is
Hector buying?
Homework
Review
Inquiry – Let’s Create a Plan
Using the
subject of
plants- let’s
create a
pretend plan
of action to
show that we
understand
these parts of
the scientific
Thursday, October 16th
Health
Today we will read Enemy Pie. While reading jot down notes about the
two characters (Jeremy Ross and Main Character).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1KkcMW7rfg
What does it mean to be bullied?
Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose
and the person being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself.
Usually, bullying happens over and over.
• Punching, shoving and other acts that hurt people physically
• Spreading bad rumors about people
• Keeping certain people out of a "group"
• Teasing people in a mean way
• Getting certain people to "gang up" on others
•Bullying also can happen on-line or electronically.
(Cyber bullying is when children or teens bully each other using the Internet,
mobile phones or other cyber technology.)
We will use our notes tomorrow to compare and
contrast the two boys in the book from the
beginning to the end.
Reading Workshop
POTD:
Melissa loved being around her baby cousin. She always made sure that he
had all of the toys and snacks that he needed. She played with him and made
sure that he was happy. As soon as her cousin started to cry, she would hop up
and get whatever he needed. She always wanted him to be happy.
Melissa is a very ___________ cousin.
a. caring
b. lazy
c. annoying
d. bossy
Master Man
Today, you will read a play with a group. You need to determine how the setting and
plot effects the main character, as well as, describe the main character’s thoughts,
actions and words.
-Discuss ideas for themes.
-What inferences can yo make about the relationship between Shadusa and his wife
(Shettu)
-What inferences can you make about the relationship between Master Man and his
wife?
Master Man
A Tall Tale of Nigeria
http://www.aaronshep.com/rt/RTE27.html
RTI/Guided Reading/Word Study
SW rotate around stations
1: Small group focus: main idea, theme, characterization, making inferences
2: Context clues sort
3: Theme
part a: Match the paragraph to the theme
part b: Write a short story that fits one of the themes
4: Confused words/homophones
part a: Complete the worksheet
part b:Write a paragraph using the words
5: Use Educreation to take a picture of a page in your book and describe the
setting using when and where
Math
POTD
You have 54 containers of paint. You want to arrange
them on a tray.
-Show all of the ways you can arrange the containers of
paint on a tray.
-Label the dimensions (factors) for each array.
-Then, make a list of the factors for 54.
Today you will complete your 4.NBT.1 - 4.NBT.3
Common Assessment.
Remember to use all your strategies and
CHECK YOUR WORK FOR MISTAKES!! 
Inquiry- Scientific Method PPT
Use one of the following PPTs on the Scientific Method
To help your students learn the parts.
The first one is simpler than the second one but explains thoroughly.
The second one shows all parts and includes more of the actual parts needed
for STEM Fair components including the board.
This can take 1-2 days depending on how fast you go.
http://teacherweb.com/FL/SouthMiamiHigh/PAEZ/Science-Fair-Project-PP-Template.pdf
http://www.fcps.edu/McNairES/studentweb/Surviving%20SFand%20Samp
le_SF_Notebook.pdf
Friday, October 17th
Health
Today we will use our
notes to compare and
contrast the self-esteem
and character traits of
Jeremy Ross and The
Main Character from the
beginning to the end.
Main
Character
Jeremy
Ross
Reading Workshop
POTD:
Amanda’s dad asked her what happened to the lamp that was
broken in the living room. She knew that she and her sister
had broken it when they were playing with the basketball. She
told her father the truth about what happened and that it was
an accident even though she knew they would still get in
trouble.
Amanda was very ______________ about what happened to
the lamp.
a. dishonest
b. happy
c. fortunate
d. honest
Characters, Setting, Plot
● Review analyzing a character, setting and events of
a drama
● Review test taking strategies
● Complete Assessment
RTI/Guided Reading/Word Study
SW rotate around stations
1: Small group focus: main idea, theme, characterization, making inferences
2: Context clues sort
3: Theme
part a: Match the paragraph to the theme
part b: Write a short story that fits one of the themes
4: Confused words/homophones
part a: Complete the worksheet
part b:Write a paragraph using the words
5: Use Educreation to take a picture of a page in your book and describe the
setting using when and where
Math
POTD
Are the factors of 18 also factors of 72?
-Draw or make a model to justify your reasoning.
-Use appropriate vocabulary to explain your model.
-What equations could you write to help you precisely
articulate your understanding?
Complete this in your notebook.
Edit and then reproduce on
construction paper.
Example
http://www.commo
ncoresheets.com/
Math/Factors/Fact
ors%20and%20M
ultiples/English/4.p
df
Inquiry – Tools to Measure
The tools we use in science are very important. They don’t have to be complicated machines
or lab equipment.
I want you to consider each scenario and determine what tool we would use to test our
hypothesis.
What tool or tools could we use to prove each hypothesis?
1. It’s warmer on the west side of my house than on the east side.
2. Plants in the sun grow faster than plants in the shade.
3. Taking a shower is quicker than taking a bath.
4. My bedroom is longer than it is wide.
5. I weigh more in the morning than I do at night.
6. I use more milk on my cereal than my brother does.
Answers
Inquiry – Vocabulary Quiz
1. scientific method
2. single variable
3. Control
4. Hypothesis
5. experiment
6. data
7. theory
8. conclusion
___ an educated guess
___ factor in an experiment that is missing the variable but is the same as other
factors in every other way
___ written or recorded observations made while using the scientific method
___ step-by-step process that scientists have developed to help them solve problems
and test new ideas
___ a hypothesis that has been tested many times and is supported by data
___ factor being tested; the one factor that is different from all others in an experiment
___ an activity or group of activities performed to test a hypothesis
___ final statement made after an experiment to prove or disprove the hypothesis