4.5.1LA


 * Grade: 4 Unit: 5 Week: 1 Content: ELA Dates: 3/4-3/8 **

Theme: Stories of the Earth and Sky This four-week unit pairs Native American stories with informational text about the earth and sky.

Theme Essential Question: How are the earth and sky portrayed in fiction and nonfiction?

Essential Questions:
 * 1) How does my knowledge of language and its conventions assist me when writing, speaking, reading or listening?

Standards RL.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. RI.4.7: Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears. W.4.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. SL.4.4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. L.4.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Objectives 1. Explain how knowledge of a topic (e.g., Native American mound builders, the earth, the sun, the moon, and the stars) increases understanding of literature that addresses the topics (e.g., Native American stories). 2. Summarize information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on web pages) using appropriate facts and descriptive details. 3. Write a story based on a painting (e.g., Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night; El Greco’s View of Toledo) incorporating factual information and stylistic techniques used by authors.

Assessment 1.Multi-Media Presentation of information learned in Week 1. Students will choose a Native American legend and an informational text and will compare/contrast the information found in both documents. Students will work in small groups to accomplish this task. 2.Key Questions:
 * 1) How can I explain the connection of the Native American Legends with the scientific knowledge of today?
 * 2) How can I present that information in a technological way?

3.Observable Student Behaviors (Performance) The students’ work and presentation will demonstrate the knowledge of the content and information. Vocabulary Details Facts Legend Lore Myth Narrative writing Research Theme Word choice

Literacy Block Reading Workshop Writing Workshop
 * Familiar Reading (15 minutes)
 * Phonics/Word Study (30 minutes)
 * Read Aloud (15 minutes) – They Dance in the Sky Native American Star Myths.
 * There are 8 different stories – suggested read is stories 1-4 during Week 1.
 * Book Talk/Mini Lesson (10 minutes)
 * Independent Reading – Guided Reading – Literature Study (45 minutes total)
 * Sharing/Reflection/Feedback (5 minutes)
 * Writer’s talk/Mini Lesson (10 minutes)
 * Independent Writing/Guided Writing/Investigations (45 minutes total)
 * Sharing/Reflection/Feedback (5 minutes)

Suggested Activities [see Legend to highlight MCO and HYS]

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY/CLASS DISCUSSION Included in the unit are various books about Native American traditions and cultures. While reading some of these books, notice instances in which the Native Americans’ respect for the earth and sky is described or inferred. Your teacher will ask you to write, on sticky notes or in your journal, how the earth and sky are described in Native American literature and to compare the portrayals with what you already know about these optics. Do you have any stories about the earth or sky that you were told by your family when you were young? (RL.4.3, RL.4.9, SL.4.1, SL.4.2, L.4.3) (HYS: SD, SN, CQO MCO: EC, IC, RD)

LITERARY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER As a class, keep a chart of information learned about constellations using the categories below. With a partner, research a constellation on the Internet. Be sure to evaluate your sources for credibility, citing only the sources that gave you the most relevant and useful information. In your journal, write what you learn, as well as where you found the information, in case you need to go back to find a reference. Present your findings to the class. As a class, complete the class chart of all the constellations. (SL.4.2, SL.4.3, SL.4.4, W.4.7, RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9) (HYS: SD, SN, NL, CL, CQO MCO: EC, S, IC)
 * Constellation Name
 * Where does the name come from?
 * What is the definition of a constellation?
 * What is unique about this constellation?
 * What does it look like? (Draw a picture.)

WRITING ABOUT A FAVORITE STORY (OPINION WRITING) Of the stories read in this unit, which was your favorite, and why? Choose a story about which to write a well-developed essay. Support your opinion by citing details from the favorite text. Edit your work for complete sentences, punctuation, and use of language and conventions (see Standards for more details) before turning it in to your teacher. Your teacher may ask you to type your opinion paper for publication on a class blog about the books read in this unit. (W.4.1, L.4.3, L.4.5, L.4.1, L.4.2, L.4.3) (HYS: SD, SN, RR, OF, CQO MCO: EC, IC, RD, IM, S)

CLASS DISCUSSION Let’s compare and contrast how the earth and sky are treated in Native American stories and other texts. Look back in the stories and poems we’ve read for specific lines or paragraphs in order to find specific details. (SL.4.1; RL.4.9, L.4.3) (HYS: SD, SN, OF, CQO, GTH MCO: EC, IM, S, RD)

INFORMATIONAL TEXT GRAPHIC ORGANIZER As a class, keep a chart with the categories listed here of the Native American and other stories the class read about the earth and sky. As the chart is completed, use the information to talk about what the class learned from literature. Code your book with sticky notes, or write your response on a whiteboard or in your journal, before each section of the class chart is filled in. (RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.5, RL.4.9) (HYS: SD, SN, NL, CL, CQO MCO: EC, S, IC)
 * Title and author
 * Which culture is this story from?
 * What role does the earth or sky play in this story? (e.g., personified character, setting, etc.)
 * What is important about the character’s interaction with the earth or sky?
 * Summary
 * Theme of the story
 * What is unique about this story’s portrayal of the earth and/or sky?

MECHANICS/GRAMMAR WALL As a class, continue adding to the Mechanics/Grammar bulletin board started in Unit One. Remember, once skills are taught in a mini-lesson and listed on the bulletin board, you are expected to edit your work for these elements before publication. (L.4.1, L.4.2, L.4.3) (HYS: SD, SN, HP, RR, CQO, MCO: EC, IC, IM, R, SD)

JOURNAL WRITING Following partner presentations about constellations (see Reading Informational Text, Research, Oral Presentation activity), write a summary of what you learned, using appropriate facts and descriptive details. (W.4.2, W.4.4, W4.7, L.4.1, L.4.2, L.4.3) (HSY: SD, SN, CL, CQO MCO: EC, IC) WORD STUDY Let’s examine words that describe the earth and sky. As an individual and as a class, keep an index card file of new words learned in this unit (i.e., astronaut, astronomer, constellation, eclipse, etc.). Keeping the words on index cards will allow you to use and sort the words by spelling feature, root words, prefixes, and suffixes. Find prefixes (astro-) and suffixes (-ologist, -ology) and discuss how the prefixes and suffixes add clues to the part of speech and meaning of the words. Consult reference materials to confirm pronunciations and clarify the meaning of the words and phrases. (Note: This will be an ongoing activity all year long.) In addition, you may be asked to create an individual semantic map of related words in order to help you explore understanding of the interconnectedness of words related to the earth and sky. (L.4.4a,b,c) (HYS: SD SN, CL, CQO, GTH MCO: EC, IC, S)

CLASS DISCUSSION AND INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY WRITING As a class, summarize what was learned in this unit as it relates to the essential question (“How are the earth and sky portrayed in fiction and nonfiction?”). Following the class discussion, write your response in your journal. Work with a partner to edit and strengthen your writing. Shape your response into an informative/explanatory essay before sharing with your teacher. Your teacher may ask you to type your essay and respond to a poll about the unit on the classroom blog. (W.4.9a, W.4.9b, W.4.4, W.4.5, L.4.1, L.4.2; L.4.3) (HYS: SD, SN, CL, CQO MCO: IC, S)

GRAMMAR AND USAGE Read a book such as Eats, Shoots, and Leaves by Lynne Truss as a class and discuss how the placement of the comma changes the meaning of the sentences. Make a list of times when commas are used for effect (i.e., after an introductory phrase: After she went to the movie, she wanted to read the book.) Choose a piece of your own writing and circle punctuation used (reviewing periods, exclamation points, and question marks in addition to commas). Read your writing aloud to a partner and decide if the punctuation used gives the desired effect. Revise as necessary. (L.4.3b) (HYS: SD, SN, HP, RR, CQO MCO: EC, IC, IM, R, SD)

VOCABULARY/WORD WALL As a class, continue adding to the Vocabulary Word Wall bulletin board where, throughout the year, you will add and sort words as you learn them in each unit of study. (L.4.4) (HYS: SD, SN, HP, RR, CQO MCO: EC, IC, IM, R, SD)


 * Homework **


 * Terminology for Teachers **

** E ** thnicity/**C**ulture | **I**mmigration/**M**igration | **I**ntercultural **C**ompetence | **S**ocialization | **R**acism/**D**iscrimination ** High Yield Strategies ** ** S ** imilarities/**D**ifferences | **S**ummarizing/**N**otetaking | **R**einforcing/**R**ecognition | **H**omework/**P**ractice | ** N ** on-**L**inguistic representation | **C**ooperative **L**earning | **O**bjectives/**F**eedback | ** G ** enerating-**T**esting **H**ypothesis | **C**ues, **Q**uestions, **O**rganizers || ||
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Resources

************************************************************************************************************  ** Effective Literacy for Grades 2- 4 ** ** Professional Texts for 2011-2013 ** (ISBN#)
 * Resources **
 * Professional Texts **

// Bringing Words to Life // by Beck et al (9781572307537) // Guiding Readers and Writers Grades 3-6 // by Fountas and Pinnell (9780325003108) // Is That A Fact? Teaching Nonfiction Writing, K-3 // by Tony Stead (1571103317) // Strategies That Work, 2nd edition // by Harvey and Goudvis (9781571104816) // Teaching for Comprehending and Fluency; Thinking, Talking, and Writing About Reading, K-8 by Fountas and Pinnell (0-325-00308-4) // // Teaching for Deep Comprehension // by Dorn and Soffos (9781571104038) // Teaching Reading Sourcebook, 2nd Edition // by Honig, Diamond, and Gutlohn (978-1-57128-457) // The Fluent Reader // by Rasinski (9780439332088) // The Writing Workshop: Working Through The Hard Parts (and They’re All Hard Parts) // by Katie Wood Ray (0-8141-1317-6) // Words Their Way, Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction, // 4th Edition by Bear, Invernizzi, Templeton, and Johnston (978-0-13-2239684)

** Stories ** ** Informational Texts ** ** Nonfiction Books ** ** Art, Music and MediA **
 * Literary Texts **
 * // Coyote Places the Stars // (Harriet Peck Taylor)
 * // How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend // (Jerrie Oughton and Lisa Desimini)
 * // Star Boy // (Paul Goble)
 * // They Dance in the Sky: Native American Star Myths // (Ray A. Williamson, Jean Guard Monroe and Edgar Stewart)
 * // Constellations // (True Books) (Flora S. Kim)
 * // Constellations // (True Books: Space) (Diane M. Sipiera and Paul P. Sipiera)
 * // Do Stars Have Points? // (Scholastic Question and Answer) (Melvin Berger) (EA)
 * // Find the Constellations // (H. A. Rey)
 * // I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle: And Other Questions About Space // (Carole Stott)
 * // Stars // (True Books: Space) (Paul P. Sipiera)
 * // The Stars // (Starting with Space) (Cynthia Pratt Nicolson and Bill Slavin)
 * // Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations // (Jacqueline Mitton and Christina Balit)


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The expectation for fourth grade is for students to learn the fifth 100 words by the end of the year.
 * Sight Words **
 * Fry’s List ** []

Summarize and Paraphrase Students will be able to distinguish between quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing.
 * Smartboard Lessons, Promethean Lessons **
 * AEGOM Lesson EG5-019 **

Irrelevant Information Students will be able to identify irrelevant information included in a passage or text.
 * AEGOM Lesson EG6-014 **

Constellation Activity – this is an interactive activity in which students are introduced to constellations and shown the difference between planets, stars and other space objects. [|http://express.smarttech.com/?url=http://exchangedownloads.smarttech.com/public/content/3f/3f3325ad-cc9e-463e-a93d-fe63e199b785/G3_L05_Star%20Patterns_final.notebook#]

Stars: Students will discover the physical attributes of stars, configuration of star constellations, similarities and differences between stars and planets. [|http://express.smarttech.com/?url=http://exchangedownloads.smarttech.com/public/content/2b/2b47fdb0-1195-44c3-8539-242582fa77ae/Constellations.notebook#]

Using the writing process, students can create their own Native American Legend. [|http://express.smarttech.com/?url=http://exchangedownloads.smarttech.com/public/content/11/112092ed-320b-4649-a161-47f115b11084/Legends.notebook#]

Students will locate where Native Americans settled as well as the theme of their folktales, legends and myths. [|http://express.smarttech.com/?url=http://exchangedownloads.smarttech.com/public/content/3f/3f4829ac-b146-45a7-8c96-5f0dd6270fba/SS4H1%20Native%20Americans.notebook#]

Students wil revise their writing by incorating story elements within their legend. [|http://express.smarttech.com/?url=http://exchangedownloads.smarttech.com/public/content/70/70b71e99-71bf-4fd6-9417-3984fde50f56/revising%20legends.notebook#]

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