4th Reading/Writing Planning
April 20-24
This is what a week can look like. (according to the district)
What can a week look like?
Video Opportunities in a week
Live Meeting Opportunities in a week
Reading Planning - Module 9-Week 2
4.9.D(i)Central Idea and details Students will identify the central idea and supporting details in each subheading.
Text: How Can We Reduce Household Waste?
4.2.B - Demonstrate and Apply Spelling Knowledge Spelling Word Search 4.3.B- use the context of the sentence Students will use vocabulary words in a sentence.
Istation: 30 minutes per day, 3 times a week is still an expectation. There really aren't many students who have been on Istation at all so a reminder might be good.
Writing Planning
4.7(B) write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts, including comparing and contrasting ideas across a variety of sources;
4.7.B - Response skills How can people reduce the amount of trash they waste? Write a letter to your parents suggesting ways to recycle at home.
Social Studies
Below is the one-pager provided by the social studies department.
Fourth Grade Social Studies: Unit 5: Hard Times at Home and Abroad
Recommended Time: 3 times a week for 30 minutes.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills(TEKS):
5(A) Identify the impact of various issues and events on life in Texas such as urbanization, increased use of oil and gas, the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War II.
5(C) Identify the accomplishments of notable individuals.
11(C) Give examples of the benefits of the free enterprise system.
12(F) Explain the impact of American ideas and progress and equality of opportunity on the economic development and growth of Texas.
13(B) Identify oil and gas, agricultural, and technological products of Texas, that are purchased to meet needs in the United States and around the world.
17(A) Identify important individuals who have participated voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local levels.
17(B) Explain how individuals can participate voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local levels through activities.
18(A) Identify leaders in state, local, and national governments.
Essential Questions:
How did life in the United States change during and after World War I?
Vocabulary: alliance, conserve, bond, interest, suffrage, jazz, prejudice
Main Ideas:
Between 1900 and 1920, Texans dealt with conflicts in Europe. Between 1920 and 1929, a business boom changed the lives of many Texans.
Week 1 Lesson 1: WWI and the 1920’s
Key Idea: Learn about Texas during World War I and the 1920s.
(TEKS 5.A, 5.C, 11.C, 12.F, 13.B, 17.A, 17.B, 18.A)
Skill Activity: Analyzing images
https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/teaching-strategies/analyzing-images
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/resources/Analyzing_Photographs_and_Prints.pdf
Videos:
A Kid Explains History
Texas and the Great War
NBC Learn K-12-Billie Holiday Lady Day
https://alief.schoology.com/apps/639084931/run/group/598105763
Websites:
DocsTeach-Women's Suffrage
For Spanish Resources Check Out:
Suggested recorded and live video lessons based on Mr. Baez's expectations.
Day 2: Pre-recorded message (Asynchronous). Greet students. Ask students who did not watch Day 1 lesson to go back and watch, complete activity, and then come back to Day 2. Inform students of their assignments today in all subject areas you teach. Post the message on your VLE by 9:00 AM on Day 2.
Day 3: Live lesson at 9:00 AM (Synchronous). Press record. Greet and thank students for attending. Check in and see how students are doing on their activities. Answer any questions they may have. Inform students of their assignments today in all subject areas you teach. Post the live lesson in your VLE soon after the live lesson ends.
Day 4: Pre-recorded message (Asynchronous). Greet students. Ask students who did not attend the Day 3 live lesson to go back and watch, complete Day 3 activities, and then come back to Day 4. Inform students of their assignments today in all subject areas you teach. Post the message on your VLE by 9:00 AM on Day 4.
Day 5: Pre-recorded message (Asynchronous). Greet students. Ask students who did not watch Day 4 lesson to go back and watch, complete activity, and then come back to Day 2. Inform students of their assignments are today in all subject areas you teach. Wish them a great weekend, and that you’ll see them on Monday. Post the message on your VLE by 9:00 AM on Day 5.