Fourth Grade Unit 4 Working Together
Enduring Understanding One person can make a big difference.  However, sometimes that one person needs the help of other people. Essential Question: Why do people work in teams?
Week 1/ Week 2/ Week 3/ Week 4/ Week 5
Week 1:  The Cricket in Times Square	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
Student Learning Outcome RL 4.2  Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. "I Can" Statements I can define “theme” of a story. I can apply details of a text to determine the theme of a story. I can summarize key ideas and details for the theme of a story.	Daily Notebook Files Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 The Cricket in Times Square Vocabulary Introduce new vocabulary to students. PowerPoint includes teacher notes for each word. The Cricket in Times Square Vocabulary - Option 2 (PowerPoint) Offers another option for introducing story vocabulary and background information. Independent Workshop Activities (Printable) Offers vocabulary, comprehension and writing activities to support the story.  Answer key also available. Theme - Directions Students will work with a partner to write a story based on a given theme. Directions for how to allow students to work on the same file at the same time are provided in this activity. The Echoing Green Students read and summarize "The Echoing Green". By tracking what is described in the beginning, middle, and end of the poem, students will have a literal understanding of the text which will allow them to dig deeper in later lessons. The supporting questions build towards summarizing the poem by asking students to think about the characters and the setting of the poem, and what a Green is as Blake uses the word. The following can be used with the paired text, The Chance of a Lifetime. Bats Under South Congress Bridge (Total Running Time 2 mins. 36 secs) Congress Avenue Bridge Bats (Total Running Time 2 mins. 15 secs) Magic School Bus: Going Batty (Total Running time 28 minutes, 13 seconds; Segments range from 2 minutes to 4 minutes 30 seconds) Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Please note that the video must be downloaded prior to viewing as per AACPS guidelines.	The Cricket in Time Squares Vocabulary Review I can review key vocabulary for this week's story. Connecting Characters and Theme I can analyze the characters of the story to gain understanding of theme. Theme I can work with a partner to write a story based on a given theme. Babe Ruth!  (Word or Google Doc) The following can be used with the paired text, The Chance of a Lifetime. I can add text features to a piece of non-fiction text to make it easier to understand. Unit 4 Week 1 Vocabulary Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can acquire and accurately use vocabulary words for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Unit 4 Week 1 Spelling Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can demonstrate command of spelling short vowel words ending in ed or ing.
Week 2:  The Life and Times of the Ant	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
Student Learning Outcome 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. "I Can" Statements I can determine the overall structure of a text or part of a text. I can describe the overall structure (e.g. chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events,  ideas, concepts and/or information in a text or part of a text.	Daily  Notebook Files Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Ants- Introduction to ants and their way of life.  (Total Running Time: 2 mins, 48 seconds) Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Please note that the video must be downloaded prior to viewing as per AACPS guidelines. It's a Big, Big World! Students will create a scene from an ant's point of view.  They will then describe life from this POV.  Directions on how to create a project that all of the students can work on at the same time to create a book. Students can record their descriptions in the Pixie project. The Life and Times of the Ant Vocabulary (PowerPoint) Introduce new vocabulary to students. PowerPoint includes teacher notes for each word. The Life and Times of the Ant Vocabulary 2 (PowerPoint) Offers another option for introducing story vocabulary and background information.	It's an Ant's Life (PowerPoint or Google Slides) I can defend an opinion on whether or not it would be fun to be the size of an ant. (Daily Writing Prompt Day 2). Share with your teacher as directed using OneDrive or Google Drive. It's a Big, Big World! I can create a scene from an ant's point of view and describe life from this POV.  The Life and Times of the Ant Vocabulary Review I can review key vocabulary for this week's story. Unit 4 Week 2 Vocabulary Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can acquire and accurately use vocabulary words for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Unit 4 Week 2 Spelling Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can demonstrate command of spelling words ending with er or est. Unit 4 Week 2 Spelling Game 2 (Interactive Website)  I can demonstrate command of spelling words ending with er or est.
Week 3:  The Power of Oil	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
Student Learning Outcomes RI 4.2  Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text RI 4.6  Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided. "I Can" Statements I can explain how the supporting details determine the main idea of a text. I can summarize the text using key details. I can describe the events or main ideas of each account. I can compare the accounts of the event or topic. I can contrast the accounts of the event or topic. I can describe how the focus and information provided is different in each account.	The Power of Oil Vocabulary Introduce new vocabulary to students. PowerPoint includes teacher notes for each word. Energy Sources From NeoK12; provides links to videos and games about various energy sources. Treasures of the Deep A video describing how tidal power works. (Total Running Time: 1 minute 1 second) Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Please note that the video must be downloaded prior to viewing as per AACPS guidelines. Fossil Fuels A Bill Nye segment that reveals new advances in oil drilling and coal mining, as well as considers the impact of burning fossil fuels on the environment. (Total Running Time: 5 minutes 44 seconds) Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Please note that the video must be downloaded prior to viewing as per AACPS guidelines. Wind Power A Bill Nye video segment on how wind power could provide a clean, green energy source. (Total Running Time: 3 minutes 1 second) Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Please note that the video must be downloaded prior to viewing as per AACPS guidelines. Table Top Texting Spotlight on Strategies This strategy requires students to think critically about, and discuss, a video segment or story. Students use a texting format on paper to communicate with one other about video content.  To include more technology in this activity, students could "chat" in a google document or OneDrive document that you have created and shared with the students.	Wanted! All of Your Energy! (Website) I can read to be informed about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. Then, I can create a "Wanted" poster for either a renewable resource or a nonrenewable resource (click the links for templates). See an example poster here. Renewable Energy - EnergyKids (Website) I can read to be informed about the different types of renewable energy sources and then I can create a tree map (on paper or in Inspiration) showing the five different types. Energy Sources (with web links) I can research different energy sources and choose the one I think would be best for the United States to use as its primary source of energy. Energy Suckers Wanted Poster I can research different ways that energy is used and wasted and then create a wanted poster of energy suckers.  Energy Super Heroes Students can create an ID card of themselves describing how they are energy super heroes.  Teachers can either take a picture of each student that they can insert into the ID card or students can draw a picture of themselves. The Power of Oil Vocabulary Review I can review key vocabulary for this week's story. Unit 4 Week 3 Vocabulary Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can acquire and accurately use vocabulary words for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Unit 4 Week 3 Spelling Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can demonstrate command of spelling words with the /u/ sound. Time for Kids Main Idea Choose an article from Time for Kids (either the website or the classroom magazine) that interests you.  Then determine the main idea of the article by following directions in the Pixie document.
Week 4:  Ima and the Great Texas Ostrich Race	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
Student Learning Outcome RL 4.6  Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations. "I Can" Statements I can recognize first and third person narrations. I can identify point of view (including first and third person narrations) in a variety of stories. I can compare the points of view from which different stories are narrated, including first and third person narrations. I can contrast the points of view from which different stories are narrated, including first and third person narrations.	Daily Notebook Files Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 National Geographic Photo of the Day The pictures change daily! Using the pictures, students can draw conclusions about what is going on, why things are happening, or what might happen next.  The photos range from nature to man made, spanning the world. An Unusual Animal Race Writing Prompt Students will compose a narrative story involving animals in an unusual race. Jane Addams A video depicting the life of philanthropist Jane Addams. Supports the paired text in Treasures this week. (Total Running Time: 5 minutes 4 seconds) Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Please note that the video must be downloaded prior to viewing as per AACPS guidelines.   Ima and the Great Texas Ostrich Race Vocabulary Introduce new vocabulary to students. PowerPoint includes teacher notes for each word. Ima and the Great Texas Ostrich Race Vocabulary Review Introduce new vocabulary to students.	Extra, Extra- Read All About It! I can sequence the events of Ima and the Great Texas Ostrich Race, and analyze it from different points of view in order to write a newspaper story about the race. Publisher Template for the newspaper story Pixie Template for the newspaper story The Great Debate - Ostriches and Horses I can research ostriches and horses to compare and contrast them. Then, I can write an opinion piece about which animal they would prefer as a pet. Unit 4 Week 4 Vocabulary Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can acquire and accurately use vocabulary words for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Unit 4 Week 4 Spelling Game (Interactive Website) I can demonstrate command of spelling words with the /ou/ or /ow/ sounds.
Week 5:  My Brother's Flying Machine	Teacher Resources	Student Resources
Student Learning Outcomes RI 4.1  Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text RI 4.6  Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided. RI 4.8  Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. "I Can" Statements I can explain the difference between explicit and inferred information in a text. I can define evidence (proof) and reason (support). I can identify the author’s reasons and evidence. I can explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. I can describe the events or main ideas of each account. I can compare the accounts of the event or topic. I can contrast the accounts of the event or topic. I can describe how the focus and information provided is different in each account.	Daily Notebook Files Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 The Wright Brothers (Total Running Time: 7 minutes 40 seconds) Login to Discovery Education before selecting the link. Please note that the video must be downloaded prior to viewing as per AACPS guidelines. The Wright Brothers: The Invention of the Aerial Age Activities and resources from the Air and Space Museum The Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company (Interactive Website) A virtual museum of aerial history. My Brothers' Flying  Machine Vocabulary Introduce new vocabulary to students. PowerPoint includes teacher notes for each word. My Brothers' Flying Machine Vocabulary 2 Offers another option for introducing story vocabulary and background information. My Brothers' Flying Machine Vocabulary Review Students will review key vocabulary for this week's story. Independent Workshop Activities Offers vocabulary, comprehension and writing activities to support the story.  Answer key also available.	Wright Brothers' Artifacts  I can read about the Wright Brothers' artifacts and can create a bridge map to show what the artifact is and what can be learned by viewing it. Music About Aviation I can listen to music about aviation and can compare and contrast two different songs written about aviation during this time period. Perseverance Pageant Judge I can become a judge in my town's Perseverance Pageant and make the difficult decision of who should win: Amelia Earhart or the Wright Brothers. This Pixie activity includes directions, a research organizer, writing, and awards. Amelia Earhart - Newspaper Article Research (Interactive Website) I can read a timeline for the purpose of determining which events in Earhart's life were the most newsworthy. Newspaper about Amelia I can use information they have learned to create a front page article about Amelia, making sure to include the exact time and date, place, and circumstances of an event in her life. Unit 4 Week 5 Vocabulary Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can acquire and accurately use vocabulary words for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Unit 4 Week 5 Spelling Game 1 (Interactive Website) I can demonstrate command of spelling words with the /au/ sound. Unit 4 Week 5 Spelling Game 2 (Interactive Website) I can demonstrate command of spelling words with /au/ sound.

Theme Connections
Student Activities
Research Organizer Research Road Map	I can use this research road map as a guide to completing research.
Growing Power	I can learn how locals can work together to provide their communities with healthful and affordable food. Check out the History section under About Us!
Ecology Center	I can learn how people's choices affect the world around us and what they can do to make better choices.
Give Water A Hand Give Water A Hand - Action Guide	I can use the website and information packet to research ways to make their school water-runoff friendly.
Eyes On Recycling	I can learn how to encourage their classmates to recycle more at school.
DoSomething.org - Trash Scavenger Hunts	I can learn how to encourage their peers to be active in community cleanup.

Teacher Notes
Standards	Resources
Common Core Standard: RF3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Technology Standard:V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction	Phonics and Word Study Lessons
Common Core Standard: L4 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. Technology Standard:V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction	Vocabulary Lessons
Common Core Standard: W1-Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, support a point of view with reasons and information. Technology Standard:V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction	It's an Ant's Life
Common Core Standard: W3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined exeriences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. RL2 - Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. Technology Standard 4 -  Use technology to communicate information and express ideas using various media formats.	Theme
Common Core Standard: W8-Recall relevant infromation from experiences or gather relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	Growing Power Energy Kids Energy Suckers Wanted Poster Energy Super Heroes Energy Sources Newspaper about Amelia
Common Core Standard: RL1 - Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. W4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	The Great Debate - Ostriches and Horses
Common Core Standard: RL2- Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. RL3- Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	Connecting Characters and Theme Extra, Extra- Read All About It!
Common Core Standard: RL 6 - Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including th edifference between first-and-third person narrations. Technology Standard III- Technology for Learning and Collaboration: Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration.	Extra, Extra! Read All About It! It's a Big, Big World
Common Core Standard: RL9- Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	There's Music in the Air
Common Core Standard: RI5- Describe the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	Bats!
Common Core Standard: RI 9- Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	Music About Aviation
Common Core Standard: RI 9- Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	Perseverance Pageant
Common Core Standard: RL1 - Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	Wanted! All of Your Energy!
Common Core Standard: RL1 - Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. Technology Standard V- Use technology to locate, evaluate, gather, and organize information and data.	Renewable Energy - EnergyKids

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August 2016