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Greeley-Evans School District 6 Page 1 of 18 2015-2016 4 th Grade Reading Curriculum Guide Greeley-Evans School District 6 4 th Grade Reading Curriculum Guide Unit: Smart Start August 19 – August 25 TRE Days: 0 Notes: Priority Standards: Reading Literature 4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. 4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures. Priority Standards: Reading Informational 4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. 4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. Priority Standard: Language 4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Priority Standard: Speaking and Listening 4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. Establishing Routines and Expectations The Start Smart lessons provide an introduction to the key instructional routines and procedures that you will use throughout the year. During this time you will model and practice Collaborative Conversations, Vocabulary, Accessing Complex Text, Close Reading of Text, Citing Evidence, Writing about Reading, and Research and Inquiry. In order to complete the Start Smart Unit in 5 instructional days, utilize Standards Block 1, Standards Block 2, and Targeted Instruction if necessary. All student materials for Start Smart are found in ConnectEd. This would also be the time to establish routines and procedures for: o Time In Text o Managing materials o Etc.

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 4th Grade

Reading Curriculum Guide

Unit: Smart Start August 19 – August 25 TRE Days: 0 Notes:

Priority Standards: Reading Literature

4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. 4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Priority Standards: Reading Informational 4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. 4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Priority Standard: Language

4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Priority Standard: Speaking and Listening

4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Establishing Routines and Expectations The Start Smart lessons provide an introduction to the key instructional routines and procedures that you will use throughout the year. During this time you will model and practice Collaborative Conversations, Vocabulary, Accessing Complex Text, Close Reading of Text, Citing Evidence, Writing about Reading, and Research and Inquiry.

In order to complete the Start Smart Unit in 5 instructional days, utilize Standards Block 1, Standards Block 2, and Targeted Instruction if necessary.

All student materials for Start Smart are found in ConnectEd.

This would also be the time to establish routines and procedures for: o Time In Text o Managing materials o Etc.

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Academic Vocabulary N/A

Instructional Recommendations

Day 1 Introduce the Concept-

S5-S6

Vocabulary- S7-S8

Shared Reading- S9-S10

Day 2 Comprehension- S11-S14

Vocabulary Strategy- S15-16

Day 3 Introduce the Concept-

S19-S20

Shared Reading- S21-S22

Day 4

Comprehension- S23-S26

Vocabulary Strategy- S27-S28

Day 5

Independent Reading- S32 (Omit Literature Circles)

Integrate Ideas- S35-S36

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 4th Grade

Reading Curriculum Guide

Unit 1: Think it Through August 26 – October 13 TRE Days: 3 **Each week has 6 days of instruction** Notes:

Priority Standards: Reading Literature

4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. 4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Priority Standards: Reading Informational 4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. 4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Priority Standard: Language

4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Priority Standard: Speaking and Listening

4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Academic Vocabulary: inference*, prediction*, story structure* (characters, setting, event, plot), main idea*, details*, text structures* (description, sequence, chronology, compare/contrast, problem/solution), informational text, narrative non-fiction, expository text, text features, dialogue

*Academic vocabulary was chosen to help students access the priority standards throughout the year. The vocabulary should be reviewed throughout the year until mastered. All * have Ashlock resources. The rest are found on Schoology.

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Mastering the Priority Standards: Unit 1 Priority Standard(s) Instruction

Week 1:

RL 4.1: IRA “The Princess and the Pea”: T12- Respond to Reading: Summarize The Dragon Problem: T18- Make, Confirm, or Revise Predictions

The Princess and the Pizza: T25B – T25P- Close Reading Questions 1, 5, T25K-ACT The Princess and the Pizza: T25R- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence Thomas and His Sons: T25T – T25U- Close Reading Questions 1, 2, 3

RL 4.2: The Dragon Problem: T16- Shared Read The Princess and the Pizza: T25R- Respond To Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: Tomas And His Sons: T25T- Compare Texts Tomas And His Sons: T25V- Make Connections T29- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: N/A

Week 2:

RL 4.1: The Talent Show: T80- Close Reading The Talent Show: T81- Make Connections: Essential Question The Talent Show: T82- Make, Confirm, or Revise Predictions Experts, Inc.: T89L- Respond To Reading: Text Evidence and Make Connections RL 4.2: IRA “Say Something”: T76- Respond To Reading: Summarize

The Talent Show: T84- Write About Reading: Paraphrase Experts, Inc.: T89L- Respond To Reading: Summarize

RL 4.9: T93- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: Speaking Out to Stop Bullying: T89N- Compare Texts Speaking Out to Stop Bullying: T89P- Make Connections

Week 3:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “Avalanche!”: T140- Respond To Reading: Summarize A World of Change: T148- Write About Reading: Summarize Earthquakes: T153L- Respond To Reading: Summarize RI 4.5: A World of Change: T148- Text Structure: Compare and Contrast Earthquakes: T153C - T153I- Close Reading Questions 2, 8, 12, 14 RI 4.9: Tornado: T153M- Compare Texts, T153N- Make Connections T157- Text Connections

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Week 4:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “Look Out Below!”: T204- Respond to Reading: Summarize The Big Race: T208- Shared Read A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom: T217R- Respond to Reading: Summarize RI 4.5: The Big Race: T212- Text Structure: Cause and Effect A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom: T217E – T217O- Close Reading Questions 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16 RI 4.9: The Box-Zip Project: T217T- Compare Texts The Box-Zip Project: T217V- Make Connections T221- Text Connections

Week 5:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “Kids Can Help”: T268- Respond to Reading: Summarize Dollars and Sense: T272- Shared Read Dollars and Sense: T276- Main Idea and Key Details Kids in Business: T281C- Skill: Main Idea and Key Details Kids in Business: T281D- Respond to Reading: Main Idea and Key Details T285- Write About Reading RI 4.5: Not emphasized: insert instruction/practice where applicable. RI 4.9: Starting a Successful Business: T281E- Compare Texts Starting a Successful Business: T281F- Make Connections T285- Text Connections

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 4th Grade

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Unit 2: Amazing Animals October 14 - December 3 TRE Days: 3 **Each week has 6 days of instruction** Notes:

Priority Standards: Reading Literature

4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. 4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Priority Standards: Reading Informational 4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. 4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Priority Standard: Language

4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Priority Standard: Speaking and Listening

4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Academic Vocabulary: summarize* , theme*, central message*, point of view*, categorize*, moral, drama, haiku, rhythm, headings, photographs, captions *Academic vocabulary was chosen to help students access the priority standards throughout the year. The vocabulary should be reviewed throughout the year until mastered. All * have Ashlock resources. The rest are found on Schoology.

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Mastering the Priority Standards: Unit 2 Priority Standard(s) Instruction

Week 1:

RL 4.1: The Fisherman and the Kaha Bird: T16- Shared Read The Fisherman and the Kaha Bird: T17- Make Connections The Fisherman and the Kaha Bird: T18- Ask and Answer Questions The Secret Message: T25F – T25P- Close Reading Questions 5, 9, 12, Stop and Check (T25D and T25J) The Secret Message: T25P- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence RL 4.2: IRA “The Coyote and the Hen”: T12- Respond to Reading: Summarize The Fisherman and the Kaha Bird: T20- Theme The Secret Message: T25C – T25P- Close Reading Questions 3, 8, 10, 13 The Secret Message: T25P- Respond to Reading: Summarize The Secret Message: T25P- Make Connections T28- Research and Inquiry: Summarize the Story RL 4.9: The Fisherman and the Kaha Bird: T17- Make Connections: Essential Question The Fisherman and the Kaha Bird: T20- Theme: Guided Practice of Close Reading The Fox and the Goat: T25Q- Compare Texts The Fox and the Goat: T25R- Making Connections T29- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: N/A

Week 2:

RL 4.1: The Ant and the Grasshopper: T80- Shared Read The Ant and the Grasshopper: T81- Make Connections The Ant and the Grasshopper: T82- Ask and Answer Questions Ranita, The Frog Princess: T89D- Stop and Check Ranita, The Frog Princess: T89H – T89P Close Reading Questions 8, 12, 15, 17 Ranita, The Frog Princess: T89R- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence The Moonlight Concert Mystery: T89T – T89U- Close Reading Questions 1, 2, 3 RL 4.2: IRA “A Grasshopper’s Sad Tale”: T76- Respond to Reading: Summarize The Ant and the Grasshopper: T84- Theme Ranita, The Frog Princess: T89C – T89R- Close Reading Questions 3, 5, 9, 14, 16, Ranita, The Frog Princess: T89R- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: Look Familiar: T74- Build Background The Moonlight Concert Mystery: T89T- Compare Texts The Moonlight Concert Mystery: T89V- Make Connections T93- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: N/A

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Week 3:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “Return of the Wolves” T140- Respond to Reading: Summarize Rescuing Our Reefs: T146- Summarize Rescuing Our Reefs: T148- Main Idea and Key Details The Buffalo Are Back: T153C – T153P- Close Reading Questions 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, Stop and Check (T153D, T153H) The Buffalo Are Back: T153R- Respond to Reading: Summarize and Text Evidence: Main Idea and Key Details RI 4.5: The Buffalo Are Back: T153E- Author’s Craft: Compare and Contrast The Buffalo Are Back: T153M- Skill: Cause and Effect RI 4.9: Energy in the Ecosystem: T153T- Compare Texts Energy in the Ecosystem: T153V- Making Connections T157- Text Connections

Week 4:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: Anansi and the Birds: T217S- Compare Texts Anansi and the Birds: T217T- Make Connections RI 4.2: IRA “Adaptations at Work”: T204- Respond to Reading: Summarize Animal Adaptations: T208- Shared Read Animal Adaptations: T210- Summarize Animal Adaptations: T212- Main Idea and Key Details Spiders: T217C – T217O Close Reading Questions 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, Stop and Check (T217E and T217L) Spiders: T217R- Respond to Reading: Summarize and Text Evidence (2 and 4) RI 4.5: Spiders: T217H- Author’s Craft: Text Structure RI 4.9: Animal Adaptations: T209- Make Connections: Essential Question T221- Text Connections

Week 5:

RL 4.1: Poems: T272- Shared Read Poems: T273- Make Connections: Essential Question Poems:T281D- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence RL 4.2: IRA “Animal Haiku”: T268- Respond to Reading: Summarize Poems:T281D- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: Poems: T281E- Compare Texts Poems: T281E- Make Connections T285- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: N/A

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 4th Grade

Reading Curriculum Guide

Unit 3: That’s the Spirit! December 4 - February 9 TRE Days: 4 **Each week has 6 days of instruction** Notes:

Priority Standards: Reading Literature

4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. 4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Priority Standards: Reading Informational 4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. 4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Priority Standard: Language

4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Priority Standard: Speaking and Listening

4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Academic Vocabulary: evaluate*, authors point of view*, visualize*, fact and opinion*, fantasy*, realistic fiction*, primary source, secondary source, persuasive article, biography, formal language, informal language, bibliography *Academic vocabulary was chosen to help students access the priority standards throughout the year. The vocabulary should be reviewed throughout the year until mastered. All * have Ashlock resources. The rest are found on Schoology.

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Mastering the Priority Standards: Unit 3 Priority Standard(s) Instruction

Week 1:

RL 4.1: At the Library: T16- Shared Read At the Library: T18- Visualize The Cricket in Times Square: T25L – T25R- Close Reading Questions 5, 10, 15, 18, 19, 20, Stop and Check (T25F, T25M, and T25P) The Cricket in Times Square: T25R- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence and Make Connections RL 4.2: IRA “Samson’s Advice”: T12- Respond to Reading: Summarize The Cricket in Times Square: T25R- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: At the Library: T17- Make Connections: Essential Question The Girl and the Chenoo: T25S- Compare Texts The Girl and the Chenoo: T25T- Make Connections T29- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: N/A

Week 2:

RL 4.1: Remembering Hurricane Katrina: T80- Shared Read Remembering Hurricane Katrina: T81- Make Connections: Essential Question Remembering Hurricane Katrina: T82- Visualize Aguinaldo: T89D – T89K- Close Reading Questions 3, 6, 10, 12, Stop and Check (T89E and T89H) Aguinaldo: T89N- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence RL 4.2: IRA “Books”: T76- Respond to Reading: Summarize Aguinaldo: T89N- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: Not emphasized: insert instruction/practice where applicable. RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: Partaking in Public Service: T89P- Compare Texts Partaking in Public Service: T89R- Make Connections T93- Text Connections

Week 3:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “Nelson Mandela: Working for Freedom”: T140- Respond to Reading: Summarize Judy’s Appalachia: T144- Shared Read Delivering Justice: T153R- Stop and Check Delivering Justice: T153T- Respond to Reading Summarize RI 4.5: Judy’s Appalachia: T150- Biography Delivering Justice: T153H - T153M- Close Reading Questions 6, 11 RI 4.9: Keeping Freedom in the Family: T153V- Compare Texts Keeping Freedom in the Family: T153X- Make Connections T157- Text Connections

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Week 4:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “Bringing Words to the Deaf”: T204- Respond to Reading: Summarize Abe’s Honest Journey: T217V- Respond to Reading: Summarize Words for Change: T208- Shared Read RI 4.5: Words for Change: T214- Biography Abe’s Honest Journey: T217F – T217M- Close Reading Questions 5, 13 RI 4.9: A New Birth of Freedom: T217W- Compare Texts A New Birth of Freedom: T217X- Make Connections T221- Text Connections

Week 5:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “All About Organic”: T268- Respond to Reading: Summarize Food Fight: T272- Shared Read RI 4.5: T285- Write About Reading RI 4.9: The Pick of the Patch: T281E- Compare Texts The Pick of the Patch: T281F- Make Connections T285- Text Connections

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 4th Grade

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Unit 4: Fact or Fiction? February 10 - April 5 TRE Days: 4

**Each week has 6 days of instruction** Notes:

Priority Standards: Reading Literature

4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. 4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Priority Standards: Reading Informational 4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. 4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Priority Standard: Language

4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Priority Standard: Speaking and Listening

4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Academic Vocabulary: cause and effect*, ask and answer questions*, predict*, illustration, idiom, historical fiction, paraphrase, narrative poem, thesaurus *Academic vocabulary was chosen to help students access the priority standards throughout the year. The vocabulary should be reviewed throughout the year until mastered. All * have Ashlock resources. The rest are found on Schoology.

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Mastering the Priority Standards: Unit 4 Priority Standard(s) Instruction

Week 1:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “Speaking Out Against Child Labor”: T12- Respond to Reading: Summarize See How They Run: T25J- Skill: Main Idea and Details See How They Run: T25C- T25L- Close Reading Questions 11, Stop and Check (T25L) See How They Run: T25N- Respond to Reading: Summarize RI 4.5: A World Without Rules: T20- Text Structure: Cause and Effect See How They Run: T25C- T25L- Close Reading Questions 3, 5, 9, 12, Stop and Check (T25H) See How They Run: T25N- Text Evidence: Cause and Effect RI 4.9: The Birth of American Democracy: T25P- Compare Texts The Birth of American Democracy: T25R- Make Connections T29- Text Connections

Week 2:

RL 4.1: IRA “Elephant Versus Monkey”: T76- Respond to Reading: Summarize The TimeSpecs 3000: T80- Shared Read The TimeSpecs 3000: T82- Make, Confirm, or Revise Predictions LaRue for Mayor: T89B-T89S- Close Reading Questions 12, 13, 19, Stop and Check (T89G) LaRue for Mayor: T89V- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence and Make Connections RL 4.2: IRA “Elephant Versus Monkey”: T76 LaRue for Mayor: T89Q- Stop and Check LaRue for Mayor: T89V- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: T93- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: Bringing Government Home: T89X- Compare Texts Bringing Government Home: T89Z- Make Connections

Week 3:

RL 4.1: IRA “Good-bye Icebox!”: T141- Respond to Reading: Summarize A Telephone Mix-Up: T144- Shared Read A Telephone Mix-Up: T145- Make Connections: Essential Question A Telephone Mix-Up: T146- Make, Confirm, or Revise Predictions The Moon Over Star: T153D – T153R- Close Reading Questions 8, 12, 15, Stop and Check (T153, T153J, and T153P) The Moon Over Star: T153R- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence and Make Connections RL 4.2: The Moon Over Star: T153R- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: T157- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: 3…2…1… We Have Spin-off!: T153T- Compare Texts 3…2…1… We Have Spin-off!: T153V- Make Connections

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Week 4:

RL 4.1: How It Came To Be: T217R - T217S- Close Reading Questions 1, 2, 3, 4 RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: How It Came To Be: T217R- Compare Texts How It Came To Be: T217S- ACT How It Came To Be: T217T- Make Connections RI 4.2: IRA “Pictures in the Sky”: T204- Respond to Reading: Summarize Why Does the Moon Change Shape?: T217P- Respond to Reading: Summarize RI 4.5: Wonders of the Night Sky: T212- Text Structure: Cause and Effect Why Does the Moon Change Shape?: T217F – T217M- Close Reading Questions 7, 9, 11, 12, 14 Why Does the Moon Change Shape?: T217P- Text Evidence: Cause and Effect T221- Write About Reading RI 4.9: T221- Text Connections

Week 5:

RL 4.1: The Climb and Sing to Me: T273- Make Connections The Moondust Footprint: T281D- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence and Make Connections RL 4.2: IRA “Sam’s Box”: T268- Respond to Reading: Summarize The Climb and Sing to Me: T272- Shared Read The Climb and Sing to Me: T276- Theme Swimming to the Rock: T281B- Skill: Theme The Moondust Footprint: T281D- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: Genius: T281E- Compare Texts Genius: T281F- Make Connections T-285- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: N/A

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 4th Grade

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Unit 5: Figure It Out April 6 - May 24 TRE Days: 5

**Each week has 6 days of instruction** Notes:

Priority Standards: Reading Literature

4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. 4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. 4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Priority Standards: Reading Informational 4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. 4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Priority Standard: Language

4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Priority Standard: Speaking and Listening

4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Academic Vocabulary: foreshadowing, homograph, simile, metaphor, plagiarism, proverb, adage, timeline, tall tale, hyperbole, visual display *Academic vocabulary was chosen to help students access the priority standards throughout the year. The vocabulary should be reviewed throughout the year until mastered. All * have Ashlock resources. The rest are found on Schoology.

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Mastering the Priority Standards: Unit 5 Priority Standard(s) Instruction

Week 1:

RL 4.1: Sadie’s Game: T17- Make Connections: Essential Question Mama, I’ll Give you the World: T25D – T25M- Close Reading Questions 5, 10, 13, 16, Stop and Check (T25P) Mama, I’ll Give you the World: T25R- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence and Make Connections What if it Happened to You?: T25T – T25U- Close Reading Questions 1, 2, 3 RL 4.2: IRA “A Special Birthday Hug”: T12- Respond to Reading: Paraphrase Sadie’s Game: T16- Shared Reading Sadie’s Game: T20- Character, Setting, Plot: Problem and Solution Mama, I’ll Give you the World: T25O- Skill: Theme Mama, I’ll Give you the World: T25R- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: What if it Happened to You?: T25T- Compare Texts What if it Happened to You?: T25V- Make Connections T29- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: N/A

Week 2:

RL 4.1: My Big Brother, Johnny Kaw: T80- Shared Read My Big Brother, Johnny Kaw: T81- Make Connections: Essential Question Apples to Oregon: T89H – T89O- Close Reading Questions 8, 12, 17 Apples to Oregon: T89R- Respond to Reading: Text Evidence and Make Connections RL 4.2: IRA “Horse-Tamer Hattie Heads West”: T76- Respond to Reading: Paraphrase Apples to Oregon: T89R- Respond to Reading: Summarize RL 4.9: T93- Text Connections RI 4.2: N/A RI 4.5: N/A RI 4.9: Westward Bound: Settling the American West: T89T- Compare Texts Westward Bound: Settling the American West: T89V- Make Connections

Week 3:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “George Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor”: T140- Respond to Reading: Summarize Stephanie Kwolek: Inventor: T144- Shared Read Stephanie Kwolek: Inventor: T146- Summarize How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning: T153E – T153N- Close Reading Questions 11, 13, Stop and Check (T153E and T153N) How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning: T153R- Respond to Reading: Summarize RI 4.5: Stephanie Kwolek: Inventor: T148- Text Structure: Problem and Solution How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning: T153F – T153M- Close Reading Questions 5, 9, 15 How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning: T153R- Text Evidence: Problem and Solution RI 4.9: Energy is Everywhere: T153T- Compare Texts Energy is Everywhere: T153V- Make Connections T157- Text Connections

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Week 4:

RL 4.1: The Incredible Shrinking Potion: T217V – T217W- Close Reading Questions 1, 2, 3 RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: The Incredible Shrinking Potion: T217X- Make Connections The Incredible Shrinking Potion: T217V- Compare Texts RI 4.2: IRA “Stick Like a Gecko”: T204- Respond to Reading: Summarize Your World Up Close: T208- Shared Read Your World Up Close: T210- Summarize A Drop of Water: T217D – T217P- Close Reading Questions 4, 19, Stop and Check (T217E and T217G) A Drop of Water: T217T- Respond to Reading: Summarize RI 4.5: Your World Up Close: T212- Text Structure: Sequence A Drop of Water: T217C – T217Q- Close Reading Questions 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 20 A Drop of Water: T217T- Text Evidence: Sequence RI 4.9: T221- Text Connections

Week 5:

RL 4.1: N/A RL 4.2: N/A RL 4.9: N/A RI 4.2: IRA “Pictures From Long Ago”: T268- Respond to Reading: Summarize Where It All Began: T272- Shared Read Where It All Began: T274- Summarize Rediscovering Our Spanish Beginnings:T281C- Strategy: Summarize and Stop and Check RI 4.5: Where It All Began: T276- Text Structure: Sequence Rediscovering Our Spanish Beginnings:T281B- Skill: Sequence Rediscovering Our Spanish Beginnings:T281D- Respond to Reading: Sequence RI 4.9: History’s Mysteries: T281E- Compare Texts History’s Mysteries: T281F- Make Connections T285- Text Connections

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 4th Grade

Formative Assessments All resources can be found in the Weekly Assessment Handbook.

These resources are labeled by Unit.Week.Question

RL 4.1 n/a in weekly assessments Consider adding What evidence did you use to support your answer? as an added SCR to any question.

RL 4.2

Unit 2: 2.2.1, 2.2.4, 2.2.6, 2.2.7, 2.2.10, 2.2.11, 2.2.14, 2.2.16, 2.2.18, 2.2.20, 2.2.21 Unit 3: 3.2.7, 3.2.17 Unit 4: 4.2.3, 4.2.19, 4.5.6, 4.5.8, 4.5.10, 4.5.14, 4.5.16, 4.5.18, 4.5.20, 4.5.21 Unit 5: 5.2.1, 5.2.11 Unit 6: 6.1.1, 6.1.4, 6.1.6, 6.1.10, 6.1.13, 6.1.15, 6.1.17, 6.1.19, 6.1.21, 6.2.1, 6.2.5, 6.2.8, 6.2.10, 6.2.11, 6.2.14, 6.2.16, 6.2.19, 6.2.21, 6.5.1, 6.5.4, 6.5.7, 6.5.7, 6.5.9, 6.5.11, 6.5.14, 6.5.17, 6.5.19, 6.5.21

RL 4.9 Unit 1: 1.2.21

RI 4.2

Unit 1: 1.5.1, 1.5.4, 1.5.7, 1.5.8, 1.5.11, 1.5.15, 1.5.17, 1.5.19, 1.5.21 Unit 2: 2.3.1, 2.3.4, 2.3.7, 2.3.8, 2.3.11, 2.3.14, 2.3.18, 2.3.19, 2.3.21, 2.4.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.5, 2.4.7, 2.4.11, 2.4.14, 2.4.17, 2.4.19, 2.4.21 Unit 3: 3.3.5, 3.3.11, 3.5.1, 3.5.20 Unit 5: 5.3.9, 5.3.11, 5.4.9, 5.4.11, 5.4.14 Unit 6: 6.3.1, 6.3.4, 6.3.7, 6.3.9, 6.3.11, 6.3.14, 6.3.17, 6.3.19, 6.3.21, 6.4.2, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 6.4.10, 6.4.12, 6.4.16, 6.4.17, 6.4.19, 6.4.21

RI 4.5

Unit 1: 1.3.1, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.7, 1.3.9, 1.3.11, 1.3.13, 1.3.14, 1.3.14, 1.3.17, 1.3.20, 1.3.21, 1.4.1, 1.4.4, 1.4.7, 1.4.9, 1.4.10, 1.4.11, 1.4.13, 1.4.16, 1.4.17, 1.4.20, 1.4.21, 1.5.9, 1.5.14 Unit 2: 2.3.9, 2.3.17, 2.4.9, 2.4.20 Unit 3: 3.4.1, 3.4.17 Unit 4: 4.1.1, 4.1.4, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.11, 4.1.15, 4.1.17, 4.1.19, 4.1.21, 4.4.1, 4.4.4, 4.4.6, 4.4.7, 4.4.13, 4.4.15, 4.4.17, 4.4.19, 4.4.21 Unit 5: 5.3.1, 5.3.4, 5.3.7, 5.3.7, 5.3.8, 5.3.13, 5.3.15, 5.3.17, 5.3.19, 5.3.21, 5.4.19, 5.5.1, 5.5.5, 5.5.8, 5.5.10, 5.5.13, 5.5.17, 5.5.19, 5.5.21 Unit 6: 6.3.8, 6.3.18, 6.4.4, 6.4.5, 6.4.14, 6.4.15

RI 4.9 n/a in weekly assessments