Reading

1. Feb 4-8 Pre-reading vocabulary word sort with a partner Pre-Reading Journal writing and student share; Read Story discussing character and sim/diff throughout G: Point of View A-Z lesson; Teach skill B: Problem & Solution A-Z lesson; Teach skill P: C&C Grade 4 A-Z Lesson; Teach Skill Continue Reading Story Review Compare/Contrast Key Words; Complete Venn Diagram to C/C Amelia and Eleanor. G: POV: Apply the skill B: P&S; Apply the skill P: C&C; Apply the Skill Skill: Character Traits Of Amelia and Eleanor Complete Analyzing Character WS and Character GO of Character of choice G: POV; Write and Share B: P&S; Write and Share P: C&C; Apply the Skill Reading 8:15-9:45 SGL G: lesson 14.1 Math in Focus; I- Using Models to write Fractions B: lesson 14.1 Math in Focus: I- Using Models to Write Fractions 2 pgs O: Relationship of Equivalent Fractions using multiplication/division; I- lesson 14.1 XP • Exploring Fractions WGL • 6 colored 1’12’ inch strips each child • Fractions in RW Anchor Chart • Explore Fractions w/ paper strips • Glue in order in journal Continue WGL: In small groups students write down observations of strips in their journals Groups with then complete assessment pages based On their findings Math 9:45-10:45 10:45-11:30 PE 10:45-11:30 Art/Guidance 10:45-11:30 C. Lab 11:30-11:40 Restroom 11:40-12:05 Lunch 11:30-11:40 Restroom 11:40-12:05 Lunch 11:30-11:40 Restroom 11:40-12:05 Lunch Book: George Washington Carver Chart what the world gained because of His inventions Sci/SS Book :Louis Braille Inventive person; how His invention helped The world Inventor Thomas Edison Read Aloud Chart how his invention changed the world 12:40-1:00 1:00-1:20 Recess 1:00-1:20 Recess 1:00-1:20 Recess Introduce Opinion Writing piece; Students will begin Research with teacher modeling Visit Entrepreneur Fair 1:40-2:00 Create a Braille message Begin the perfect pencil invention, poem writing, advertisement Writing 1:20-2:10 Cursive and DOL Journal Entry For the day. Continue to underline words unsure of spelling. Morning Work Choices journal Prompt related to Amelia and Eleanor 7:55-8:15 Bookflix book and on Jackie Robinson Chart notable qualities

2. Thinking about Amelia and Eleanor ws G: similes ws for Amelia & Eleanor B: Metaphors practice ws and relate to story P: Constructed Response Practice Amelia and Eleanor Test- Compare and Contrast Spelling Test CR EQ: What clue words help me identify similarities and differences between characters? 3.RL.1; 3.RL.10; 3.RL.9 WGL: Comparing Fractions *blank fraction strips to label and cut and comparing fractions task sheet Students will cut fraction strips and write down observations, complete activity sheet and share problem solving strategies Cont. Comparing Fractions Students will work with partners to solve a Van de Walle problem and write answers to 3 formative assessment questions I- Using Models to Write Equivalent Fractions WS EQ: How can I compare fractions? How can I model a fractions? How can fractions be equivalent? 3.NF.1 3.NF.2 10:45-11:30 Music 10:45-11:30 Library SS-P-HP-U-3 Students will understand that history has been impacted by significant individuals and groups. What does it mean to be inventive? 11:30-11:40 Restroom 11:40-12:05 Lunch 11:30-11:40 Restroom 11:40-12:05 Lunch Continue invention Writing of perfect pencil Continue/Finish invention Writing of perfect pencil 1:00-1:20 Recess 1:00-1:20 Recess W.3.1 Opinion Writing L.3.1- conventions EQ: What words are needed for me to correctly voice my opinion on a topic? Next week: prefixes and suffixes Sharpen the Saw Finish research And notetaking for Opinion piece Continue in research and note taking for opinion writing piece L.3.1- conventions Free write in journal Cursive and DOL Math Centers: Marcy Cook Tiles, Roll and Show, Card and Dice games from k-5 math resources, fastt math, math reading books w/ activities, Do the math subitizing cards to make 10

3. Supplemental Math Feb 4-8 Monday Common Core Continue mental addition and subtraction strategies. Students share their strategies and gain new ones to Record from their peers. 3.NBT.2 Tuesday Number of the Day Integration Of many standards Wednesday 3.NBT.2 Game “Perfect 500” Mental Addition strategies to get to 500 Thursday Number of the Day – with a partner Integration Of many standards Friday FASTT Math Notes

4. Supplemental Reading Feb 4-8 Monday Common Core Finish Sarah Plain and Tall Movie Tuesday Students will work in groups to complete a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Sarah, Plain and Tall movie and book. They will turn their findings into a complete paragraph. 3.RL.10 Wednesday Introduce theme of Slavery and answer question Relating to 5 W’s. Introduce Vocabulary on anchor chart. Go over literature circle roles and what is expected for each. 3.RL.10 Thursday Begin reading A-Z book section “Born a Slave” on Harriet Tubman as a class. Students will complete Lit. roles of: Predictor, Questioner and Literature Reactor. 3.RI.1 Friday Mini Lesson on cause and effect using pages 6-7. Read section on “Dreams of Escape” Complete roles of: predictor, Questioner and Cause and effect Skill master. Cause and effect ws practice 3.RI.1 3.RI.5 Notes