Lori Gaillardlggaillard@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Fourth Grade- Reading/ Language Arts1Windows Into WordsWord/ StemMeaningBiTwoPreBeforeSubUnderDeDownSuperOverCountenanceFacial expressionProdigiousHuge or marvelousProfoundDeepManifestObviousLanguorweakness-20 Units-Each unit alternates from stems to multisyllabic words.-For each Greek and Latin stem/ word a child knows they can infer the meaning of 20+ other words.-Quizzes are cumulative-Other vocabulary will be addressed in context of reading materials.-Practice both waysWriting ExpectationsMake your own Sundae!

Remember your Scoop!What is your name? My name is Fifi.

After reading the passage, explain why earthquakes are devastating.Earthquakes are devastating for multiple reasons that include loss of life, damage to property and infrastructure, and geographical changes to the land.

Remember to cite multiple details from the text to support your answer.

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Remember to reread your answer. Make sure that every detail is related to your question and scoop sentence.

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Should we add this unrelated idea to our response?Reread the question and your answer. Be certain that you have answered all parts of the question.

Remember to give your reader a spoon!

Spoon feed your final thoughts to your reader by restating your scoop sentence!Check your paper for nice toppings!Sprinkles, Whip cream, and a Cherry on Top!Spelling/ Word Choice/ Organization/ Neatness/ Punctuation

Novel StudiesComprehension ChecksFour questionsBase level comprehension questionsOften True or FalseDesigned to hold the students accountable for having read their homework.Class average 91.2-99.2Students are encouraged to reread.Reading brain/ thinking brain

Readers Response JournalRecording three significant events on the left hand side. This will take us later to summarizing. On the right had side, students answer a higher order thinking question about their reading. This may ask them to make connections, analyzing the text, comparing/ contrasting, etcClass Discussions/ questions

In Class Project and writing.Interactive Reading Notebook (IRN)Four SectionsReading LiteratureReading Informational TextsReading FoundationsNotice and Note

Reading Literature Sign PostsInformational Texts Sign PostsContrasts and ContradictionsMemory MomentAgain and AgainAha MomentTough QuestionsWords of the WiserContrasts and ContradictionsAbsolute and Extreme LanguageNumbers and StatisticsQuoted WordsWord Gap

Notice and Note

-Time for Kids-Reading A to Z Leveled books that relate to our novel study.-Trade books-www.newsela.comInformational TextsRead at least thirty minutes a night. The novel study can count as this time.Read multiple genres. Utilize class libraries and media center.Dont simply read- Sponge Bob, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Goosebumps, Darth Paper, etcBOP(Book of Pleasure)The opportunity will change each quarter. This quarters project will count in both subjects. Late work is not accepted.The project must be student generated.The project must reflect strong effort.Optional Extra CreditRead, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read!Thanks for coming!