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.

“By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.”

-Christopher Columbus

READING WORKSHOPPOTD: 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. disruptivec. 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 MarsDo a character analysis of the main character for The Opal Mines of Marshttp://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 Libraryhttp://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

WritingYou 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/english/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

http://www.brainpop.com/science/scientificinquiry/scientificmethod/preview.weml

Fill out the graphic organizer as you watch the movie.

It will be taken as a grade.

Math

POTD1) 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/english/contents_writingfiction.htm

Reading WorkshopPOTD: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. sillyc. 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 Marshttp://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 Libraryhttp://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1e_link2.pdf

INDEPENDENT: SW analyze the setting in Lifesavers http://mhschool.com/lead_21/grade4/pdf/ccslh_g4_rl_1_1f_link2.pdf

RTI/Guided Reading/Word Study

SW rotate around stations1: Small group focus: main idea, theme, characterization, making inferences2: Context clues sort3: Theme

part a: Match the paragraph to the theme part b: Write a short story that fits one of the themes4: Confused words/homophones part a: Complete the worksheetpart b:Write a paragraph using the words5: Use Educreation to take a picture of a page in your book and describe

the setting using when and where

Math

POTDMichael 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/english/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 didnot 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. dedicatedc. poor d. lazy

PLOTLet’s focus on the plot of The Opal Mines of Marshttp://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 stations1: Small group focus: main idea, theme, characterization, making inferences2: Context clues sort3: Theme

part a: Match the paragraph to the theme part b: Write a short story that fits one of the themes4: Confused words/homophones part a: Complete the worksheetpart b:Write a paragraph using the words5: Use Educreation to take a picture of a page in your book and describe

the setting using when and where

Math

POTDHector 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 method.

Thursday, October 16th

HealthToday 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. lazyc. 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 ManA Tall Tale of Nigeriahttp://www.aaronshep.com/rt/RTE27.html

RTI/Guided Reading/Word Study

SW rotate around stations1: Small group focus: main idea, theme, characterization, making inferences2: Context clues sort3: Theme

part a: Match the paragraph to the theme part b: Write a short story that fits one of the themes4: Confused words/homophones part a: Complete the worksheetpart b:Write a paragraph using the words5: Use Educreation to take a picture of a page in your book and describe

the setting using when and where

Math

POTDYou 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 PPTUse one of the following PPTs on the Scientific MethodTo 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%20Sample_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.

MainCharacter

JeremyRoss

Reading WorkshopPOTD: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. happyc. 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 stations1: Small group focus: main idea, theme, characterization, making inferences2: Context clues sort3: Theme

part a: Match the paragraph to the theme part b: Write a short story that fits one of the themes4: Confused words/homophones part a: Complete the worksheetpart b:Write a paragraph using the words5: Use Educreation to take a picture of a page in your book and describe

the setting using when and where

Math

POTDAre 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.commoncoresheets.com/Math/Factors/Factors%20and%20Multiples/English/4.pdf

Inquiry – Tools to MeasureThe 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 5. experiment2. single variable 6. data3. Control 7. theory4. Hypothesis 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