Participate in a collaborative discussion, drawing on preparation and carrying out assigned roles. Make contributions to the discussion, review key ideas expressed and draw conclusions. Language L4.4a- Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. L4.5a- Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. L4.5b- Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. Strategies and Skills Skills Adjectives Strategy Learning Grammar through Writing http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm Learning Targets (I Can…) Identify adjectives in sentences. Identify and explain personification. Explain the meaning of metaphors. Vocabulary Figurative Language Vocabulary for Explicit Instruction Escorted, situation, personification, describe, stagecoach (Supplemental Resources, click Vocabulary Quadrant) Literacy Station Activities Vocabulary Station- Read by The Pony Express. Have students use projectable 16.3 to figure out boldfaced examples of figurative language. Link to figurative language practice Links to adjective practice and Language Arts Adjectives Performance Assessments Edit pre-assessment draft for weekly grammar skill Edit for grade-level capitalization and punctuation errors
Reading Foundational Skills RF 4.3a- Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context RF 4.4b- Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings RF 4.4c- Use context to confirm or word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary Strategies and Skills: Intonation Learning Targets (I Can…) Read with fluency from a variety of (poetry, drama, current events, novels). Recognize and use sound/spelling changes. Use word to decode longer words. Read grade-level text with fluency, accuracy, expression, and comprehension. Apply phonics and word analysis skills effectively when reading. Decoding and fluency: More Sound/Spelling Changes Performance assessments Use of learned phonics patterns to decode unfamiliar words Oral reading fluency checks/running records Literacy Station Activities Decoding/word Have students notice that decoding unfamiliar words, you sometimes have to use several strategies/clues: synonyms, comparison, contrast, explanation, and examples or infer the meaning of the unfamiliar word by replacing it with the unfamiliar word. Give students a passage with unfamiliar words to use the strategies or clues taught to understand decoding unfamiliar words. For enrichment use the 5th grade link below: Fluency station (optional)-timed reading to practice pace and expression, performance reading Fluency Part 2, F.012-Division Decisions Writing/Research W.4.1b- Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. Writing/Research W.4.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to Strategies and Skills Skills Informative/Explanatory Writing Linking Words Topic Sentence Concluding Statement Strategy Routine Writing Writing to explain or inform Using linking words Including topic sentence and concluding statement Writing Tasks You have read two stories about dogs. Write an essay in which you compare and contrast the methods used to develop their service/guide correct
Reading Foundational Skills RF 4.4b- Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. RF 4.4c- Use context to confirm or word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. Strategies and Skills: Accuracy and Self-Correction Learning Targets (I Can…) Read with fluency from a variety of texts (poetry, drama, current events, novels). Read text with fluency, accuracy, expression, and comprehension. phonics and word analysis skills effectively when reading. Decoding and fluency: Prefixes re-, un-, dis- Performance assessments Use of learned phonics patterns to decode unfamiliar words Oral reading fluency checks/running records Literacy Station Activities Decoding/Word Study-- With a partner, scan the text, Hercules’ Quest. Find words that begin with the prefixes re-, un-, dis. Sort spelling words based on their prefixes. Create a chart using prefix words, prefix meanings, prefixes used in a sentence, and prefix illustration. Link to prefix practice Fluency station (optional)-timed reading to practice pace and expression, performance reading Fluency Part 2, F.016-Reading Results Writing/Research W.4.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. c. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for Strategies and Skills Skills Informative/Explanatory Writing Linking Topic Sentence Concluding Statement Strategy Modeled response to text Peer editing for clear evidence in text Self editing and self-reflection Routine Writing Writing to explain or inform linking words Including topic sentence and concluding statement Writing Tasks You have read two stories special powers. Write an essay in which you compare and contrast the Hercules’ powers used to the Seven Wonders of the World. Remember to cite evidence from both texts to create your key points. correct