Week 27: March 1 - March 5

 Week 27: March 1 - March 5

This week is BUSY! 

We will be closing out our celebration of Black History Month and will spend some time testing our knowledge in a fun activity!

We also have Mrs. Spencer visiting during ELAR this week for Read Across America! We cannot wait to hear what she shares with us from the library!

College and Career Week is this week! We look forward to hearing from parents who are sharing about their careers.

Students will also retest over our last unit on Thursday as needed. 

We also have our final Texas Proficiency Writing this week where we check our writing. We will also spend time practicing revising passages looking for mistakes. 

Week 26: February 22 - February 26

 Week 26: February 22 - February 26

Monday - February 22 

Reading Workshop

We will continue to celebrate and learn about important African Americans for Black History Month

Independent Reading

Writing Workshop : 

Grammar Warm Up #5 

Tuesday - February 23

Reading Workshop

Mentor Text this week will be about important Upstanders who contributed to the history of African Americans.

Guided Reading  (books: Famous First Ladies, Elizabeth Blackwell Jr. Iditarod, American Legends, Code Talkers, Hansel and Gretel, Escape from the Holocaust)

Students will complete Comprehension Questions in their Guided Reading Books 

Small Group: Reteach

Independent Reading

Writing Workshop

-Grammar  Warm Up #5 

-Publishing Favorite Thing About 4th Grade

Wednesday - February 24

Reading Workshop

Mentor Text: Poem using a Fable

Finding Author’s Purpose, Theme, and Figurative Language within Poem

Guided Reading: Complete questions as needed. 

Small Group: Reteach

Independent Reading

Writing Workshop

-Grammar  Warm Up #5 

-Complete Publishing Favorite Thing About 4th Grade

Thursday - February 25

Telpas Writing #2 - Texas State Proficiency English Writing

  Grammar Warm Up: #5 

  Independent Reading

Friday - February 26

Reading Workshop:

African American NF Reading of Biographies and Fun Bingo using our knowledge of Biographies 

Independent Reading 

Writing Workshop:

Grammar Warm Up: #5 

Week 24: February 8 - February 12

  ELAR WEEK: Week 24 ~ February 8 - February 12

Note: Lessons are subject to change as teacher sees necessary

Monday: February 8

Reading Workshop

Poetry Escape Room Activity 

Guided Reading  (books: Famous First Ladies, Elizabeth Blackwell Jr. Iditarod, American Legends, Code Talkers, Hansel and Gretel, Escape from the Holocaust)

Stations:  

*Independent Reading 

Writing Workshop

Grammar Warm Up - Week 4

Tuesday: February 9

Reading Workshop

ELAR Assessment: All previous standards such as ~ Theme, Poetry, Figurative Language, Drama, Folktales, 

Writing Workshop

-Grammar Warm Up - week 4 

Wednesday: February 10 

Writing Assessment (1) for Texas English Language Proficiency 

Guided Reading

Station: 

* Independent Reading 

Writing Workshop

-Grammar Warm Up - week 4 

Thursday: February 11

Reading Workshop:

ML: Poetry

Guided Reading

Station:  Poem ¨Twelve¨

Writing Workshop:

Grammar Warm Up - week 4 

Continue to draft class writing prompt

End of Week - No School Friday. 

Assignments DUE Week: February 1 - February 5

 Assignments DUE: Week of February 1 - February 5

-Plot over a Folktale

-Grammar Warm Up 3

-Folktale Genre Check

-Theme Checkpoint - What do I understand about Theme

-Drafting of Prompt

Assignments Due: Week of January 25 - January 29

 Assignments Due: Week of January 25 - January 29

-Theme Slides - 4 images determine the Theme

-Create a slide with Figurative Language using your poetry book

-Poem ¨Airplane¨ with questions 

-Grammar Warm Up - week 2 

Week 23: ELAR WEEK: February 1 - February 5

  ELAR WEEK: Week 23 ~ February 1 - February 5

Note: Lessons are subject to change as teacher sees necessary

Monday: February 1

Reading Workshop

*Introduce new Genre - Folktales (fables, legends, myths, tall tales, fairy tale)

Guided Reading  (books: Famous First Ladies, Elizabeth Blackwell Jr. Iditarod, American Legends, Code Talkers, Hansel and Gretel, Escape from the Holocaust)

Stations:  Mon - Tues. 

*Independent Reading with Folktales 

*Using the Genre ~Folktales students will work with Plot elements

Writing Workshop

Grammar Warm Up - Week 3

ML: Students will work on creating 2 leads using a Prompt.

-2nd person lead and Sensory Language Lead

Tuesday: February 2

Reading Workshop

Theme Checkpoint (What do I understand or not understand about Theme)

Guided Reading

Writing Workshop

-Grammar Warm Up - week 3 

-Students will look at a prompt - together we will brainstorm topic ideas to be sure we create the Theme that is being asked within the prompt. 

Reminders to reflect back on: Graphic Organizers, 5 step writing process

Wednesday: February 3 

Reading Workshop

ML 2: Deep Dive into Legends

Mentor Text: ¨The Legend of the Bluebonnet¨

Guided Reading

Station: Wed-Thurs.

* Independent Reading with Folktales 

* Continue next steps in Plot with  Folktales reading

Writing Workshop

-Grammar Warm Up - week 3 

- Begin responding to the writing prompt using the 5 step writing process. 

Thursday: February 4

Reading Workshop:

ML 3: Deep Dive into Legends

Mentor Text: ¨King Midas and the Golden Touch¨

Guided Reading

Writing Workshop:

Grammar Warm Up - week 3 

Continue responding to writing prompt

Friday: February 5

Reading Workshop

Reflection Day: Students will answer questions over Folktale Genres

Stations: All Stations Due

Writing Workshop

Complete the writing prompt 

ELAR WEEK: Week 22 ~January 25 - January 29

 ELAR WEEK: Week 22 ~ January 25 - January 29

Note: Lessons are subject to change as teacher sees necessary

Monday: January 25 

Reading Workshop

What is Theme? How does Theme differ from an Authorś Message?

-Students look at images to determine a Theme.

Guided Reading 

Stations:  Mon - Tues. 

*Independent Reading 

*Using a self selected poetry book students will discuss examples of figurative language found within their text. 

Writing Workshop

Grammar Warm Up

ML: How Do We Create Strong Leads in Expository Writing 

(refer back to our MOY Writing Sample)

Tuesday: January 26 

Reading Workshop

Discuss how topics can show up in texts that will help you to determine a Theme.

Mentor Text: The Lotus Seed 

Guided Reading

Writing Workshop

-Grammar Warm Up

-Students will look at a prompt - together we will brainstorm topic ideas to be sure we create the Theme that is being asked within the prompt. 

Reminders to reflect back on: Graphic Organizers, 5 step writing process

Wednesday: January 27 

Reading Workshop

Mentor Text: The Lotus Seed

Guided Reading

Station: Wed-Thurs.

* Independent Reading 

* Poem and Questions with the text ¨Airplanes¨

Writing Workshop

-Grammar Warm Up

-Continue to build the prompt together, discussing places that need to be revised or edited. 

Thursday: January 28 

Reading Workshop:

Determine the Theme of The Lotus Seed

Book Talk 60%

Guided Reading

Writing Workshop:

Students respond to independent writing prompt.

Friday: January 29 

Reading Workshop

MOY (Middle of Year Assessments) as needed 

Stations: Authorś Purpose: The Name Jar, Figurative Language in Poetry 

Writing Workshop

Complete Writing Prompt as needed

Assignments: Week of January 11 - January 15

 Assignments DUE: Week of January 11 - January 15

- Subway Cat Revising Questions

- MOY (middle of year writing benchmark)

- Figurative Language Task Cards 

- Heidi and The Lost Surprise Comprehension Questions 

Week 21: January 18 - January 22

 Week 21: January 18 - January 22

Monday: January 18

NO SCHOOL 

Tuesday: January 19 

Reading Workshop:

Look at the Author's Language in "Heidi" and "The Lost Surprise" (do we notice sensory language, do we notice figurative language)

Independent Practice: 

Use the poem "How the Leaves Come Down"  (look at Sensory Language or notice Figurative Language)

Writing Workshop:

Grammar Warm up

Read 2 short texts and use knowledge of editing to correct the editing mistakes that occur in the texts. 

Wednesday: January 20

Reading Workshop: 

Assess MOY Readers

Station Work: Poetry Questions over the text "How the Leaves Come Down"

Library Lesson with Mrs. Spencer 

(1st Period @ 8:30 - 9:00)

Thursday: January 21

Reading Workshop:

Library Lesson with Mrs. Spencer 

(2nd Period @ 9:15 - 9:45)

(3rd Period @ 1:30 - 2:00)

Writing Workshop:

Grammar Warm Up

ML: Discuss Editing mistakes in previous writing questions. 

Friday: January 22

Reading Workshop:

Station Work: Identify elements in texts that may contain- Poetry, Drama, Text Structure, Author Purpose, Figurative Language.

Assess MOY Readers 

Writing Workshop: 

Grammar Warm Up

How Do We Create Strong Leads in Expository Writing 

(refer back to our MOY Writing Sample)

Assignments DUE: Week January 5 - January 9

 ELAR Assignments DUE: Week January 5 - January 9

- Flash Write 6 (The New Year Goes Backwards)

- Guided Reading Comprehension Questions and Written Response

- Cursive (mnxyzv)

Week 20: January 11 - January 15

Week 20: January 11 - January 15  

*lessons are subject to change as necessary*

Monday: January 11

Reading Workshop
ML: 1 ~ What is Drama?

Introduce Drama Vocabulary

Writing Workshop:

Revise/Edit Practice 

Tuesday: January 12

Reading Workshop:

Discuss: What is the difference between Fiction Texts and a Drama Text

Look at the Drama "Heidi" and the Fiction Text "The Lost Surprise" - compare the differences in the texts. 

Writing Workshop:

MOY Writing Benchmark

Wednesday: January 13

Reading Workshop:

Discuss the Text Structure in the Drama "Heidi" and the Text Structure in the fiction piece "The Lost Surprise"

Discuss the Author's Purpose for using the specific Text Structure for the Drama "Heidi" and the Fiction piece "The Lost Surprise"

Writing Workshop:

Discuss the revision/editing of the text questions 

Thursday: January 14

Reading Workshop

Look at Drama Mentor Text “Heidi”  and look at the Author’s Language - how does this affect us as readers?

Writing Workshop:

Figurative Language Task Cards - Determine the correct Figurative Language used.

Friday: January 15

Reading Workshop: Reading Comprehension over "The Lost Surprise" and "Heidi"

Expected Assignments: Week of December 4 - 7

 Expected Assignments: Week of December 7-11

- Text Structure Page 3 ( Camping )

- Cursive Page 27-28

- Partner Compare/Contrast Video (Baleen Whales vs Toothed Whales)

- Text Structures (Candy / Exotic Animals ) - Discuss in See Saw

Week 18: December 14 - December 18

 Week 18: December 14 - December 18

*Note: Days are always subject to change as needed*

Monday: December 14

Reading Workshop:

Problem and Solution - Sometimes text can be organized in a several ways

Stations: Continue Task Cards 1-2 (Candy / Exotic Animals)

Guided Reading - Meet 

Writing Workshop:

Flash Write #5 

Tuesday: December 15

Discuss Checkpoint - What did we understand? What do we need more understanding with?

Begin to update our progress in our personal data folder. 

Wednesday: December 16

Update our progress in our data folder.

Thursday: December 17

Winter Wonder Read (reading activities all day)

Friday: December 18

Early Dismissal @ 11:45

Crafting fun

Watch Polar Express

Lunch in classroom

Week 17: December 7 - December 11

 Week 17: December 7 - December 11

*Days are subject to change as needed*

Monday: December 7

Reading Workshop:

-Discuss Text Structures in the passages: Being Prepared While Camping and Picture Perfect Camping

-Station Work: Text Structures Page 3 

-Students will independently read their NF and determine Text Structure and give evidence to support their thinking. (Record their responses in See Saw)

*Guided Reading: NF (Take home nightly)

Writing Workshop:

Cursive

Tuesday: December 8

Reading Workshop: 

ML: Comparing / Contrasting Text Structure 

Mentor Text: Face to Face With Whales (Students Partner Talk)

-Station Work: Text Structures Page 3 

-Students will independently read their NF and determine Text Structure and give evidence to support their thinking. (Record their responses in See Saw)

*Guided Reading: NF - Take home nightly

Writing Workshop:

Cursive 

Wednesday: December 9

Checkpoint: What Do I Know About NF?

*Guided Reading: NF - Take home nightly

Writing: Simple / Complete Subject and Predicates

Thursday: December 10

Reading Workshop:

ML: Cause / Effect Text Structure 

Mentor Text: How Can We Reduce Household Waste? pgs 25 - 26

*Guided Reading: NF - Take Home Nightly 

Stations: Text Structure Task Cards Passage 1 and 2 

Writing Workshop:

Simple / Complete Subject and Predicates

Friday: December 11 

Reading Workshop: 

Problem and Solution - Sometimes text is organized in several ways. 

Mentor Text: How Can We Reduce Household Waste? Page 27 

Stations: Text Structure Task Cards Passage 1 and 2 

*Guided Reading : NF - Take Home Nightly 

Writing Workshop:

Flash Write: 5 

Week 16: Expected Assignments: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

 Expected Assignments - November 30 - December 4 

- Determine Text Structure Page 1

- Determine Text Structure Page 2

- Flash Write #4 (Discuss a Challenging Time)

- Discuss Text Features (See Saw Video)

- Check out 4 NF Books from Library 

Week 15: November 16 - November 20

 Week 15: November 16 - November 20

*Note: Days are subject to change as teacher sees the need. 

Monday: November 16

Reading Workshop: 

ML: Author's Purpose in Poetry 

Mentor Text: "The Road Not Taken"

Stations: Poetry Review

Writing Workshop:

Revising / Editing Personal Narratives

Tuesday: November 17

Reading Workshop:

ML: Mood and Tone 

Mentor Text: "Good Hours North of Boston"

Stations continued: Poetry Review 

Writing Workshop:

Editing Personal Narratives

Wednesday: November 18

Publishing Personal Narratives

Thursday: November 19

Poetry Assessment - 60%

Friday: November 20 

Holiday Activities 

Expected Assignments: Week November 9 - 13

 Expected Assignments Week November 9 - November 13

- GR Comprehension Questions

- Greek / Latin Roots (BIO)

- Poetry Devices 1-12

-Poetry Checkpoint 

Expected Assignments: Week November 2 - November 6

 Expected Assignments: Week November 2 - November 6

- Guided Reading Activities Nightly 

- Cursive

- Begin Drafting Personal Narrative

- Assessment over Plot 60% 

ELAR WEEK: November 9 - November 13

 ELAR WEEK: November 9 - November 13 

*NOTE: These are subject to change as needed - this is simply an outline of the week

Reading / Writing Workshop:

Monday: 

New Unit: ML Poetry - Introduce vocabulary: Stanza, Poet, Rhyme Scheme, Rhythm, Lines, Repetition. 

Mentor Text: Poem ~ Saw My Teacher On Saturday

Writing: Students will continue to draft their Personal Narratives using their prewriting strategies they have been creating. 

Tuesday: 

ML: What is Assonance? We will look at the poem "A Hat for a Cat" to find examples of Assonance. 

Examples of Poems with Assonance

Writing: Students will continue to draft their Personal Narratives using their prewriting strategies they have been creating. 

Wednesday:

ML: Personification ~ We will look at the poem " Timothy's Bike" and " Perfume Bottles". 

Examples of Personification Poems / Phrases

Writing: Begin Revising and Editing our Personal Narratives

Thursday:

ML: Hyperbole ~ We will look at the poem "The Biggest Burp Ever" and "My Grandpa"

Examples of Hyperbole in Poetry

Writing Workshop: Continue to Revise and Edit Personal Narratives

Friday:

ML: What is a Poetry Talk?

Scheduled CFA over Poetry - Check for Understanding

Guided Reading Comprehension Questions

Writing Workshop: Begin publishing Personal Narratives 

Question Stems to Ask Readers

 Question Stems to Ask Readers:

Use the link below to find question stems to ask readers during and after reading.  

Verbs to use in questioning: Describe, Explain.

Example: Explain how the character feels in the story. What text evidence supports your thinking?

Question Stems.

*(Question Stems credit: Scholastic.com)