W.4.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
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My Super Fantanbulous Terrific Science Notebook4th Grade Science» Unit:Thinking, Writing, and Observing Like a Scientist
4th Grade Science
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Thinking, Writing, and Observing Like a Scientist
Big Idea:When students complete this lesson, they will have an interactive notebook specifically designed to support their personal learning.
Saving Endangered Animals Debate4th Grade ELA» Unit:Endangered Animals
4th Grade ELA
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Endangered Animals
Big Idea:Students explore the pros and cons of saving endangered animals through a debate.
A Study of the 3 Branches of U.S. Government4th Grade ELA» Unit:U. S. Government
4th Grade ELA
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U. S. Government
Big Idea:As part of their research projects on U.S. Presidents, students will examine the 3 branches of U.S. government.
Supporting Ideas: Finding Details to Support the Main Idea4th Grade ELA» Unit:Exploring Information in Nonfiction Texts
4th Grade ELA
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Exploring Information in Nonfiction Texts
Big Idea:Determining which details are important helps a student understand the text better.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words4th Grade ELA» Unit:A Different Perspective
4th Grade ELA
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A Different Perspective
Big Idea:Students will analyze pictures, make real world connections by writing about their own perspectives and embracing the multiple perspectives of their peers.
Who Went Where? - Making Observations and Inferences4th Grade Science» Unit:Weathering Wreaks Havoc
4th Grade Science
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Weathering Wreaks Havoc
Big Idea:Inferences cannot be made without sufficient observational evidence.
Biographies: Note-Taking4th Grade ELA» Unit:The Story of My Life - Biographies
4th Grade ELA
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The Story of My Life - Biographies
Big Idea:This lesson teaches students how to take notes by giving them an outline of key ideas to look for and also a place to put thoughts and ideas down as they read.
U.S. Presidents Web Quest4th Grade ELA» Unit:U. S. Government
4th Grade ELA
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U. S. Government
Big Idea:Students learn facts and trivia about U.S. Presidents
Creating a Powerpoint Presentation on a US President4th Grade ELA» Unit:The Value of Work and Play
4th Grade ELA
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The Value of Work and Play
Big Idea:Students will learn how to create a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation for their research project on a U.S. President.
Four Square Notes4th Grade ELA» Unit:Preparing for Research and Note Taking
4th Grade ELA
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Preparing for Research and Note Taking
Big Idea:This Four Square note model is one any student can create with a piece of paper. It requires folding and labeling the squares for their notes. Students will practice labeling, and through guided practice fill in their squares with notes from text.
Regional Characteristics: Researching Using Nonfiction Texts4th Grade ELA» Unit:ELA Through State History Studies
4th Grade ELA
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ELA Through State History Studies
Big Idea:Students get multiple opportunities to process new information and present it.
Source Sorting: Introduction to Types of Sources4th Grade ELA» Unit:Sources and Text Features
4th Grade ELA
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Sources and Text Features
Big Idea:Finding good sources can be tricky and students have little experience with identifying them. This lesson is fun introduction to learning the difference between the two and begin the task of sorting out which are primary and secondary.
Energy Notes4th Grade Science» Unit:Energy
4th Grade Science
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Energy
Big Idea:Learning how to take notes and taking information from our reading is important. Students need to practice at how to sort out important information in order to use it later.
Take the Test: Teaching Tricks to Testing4th Grade ELA» Unit:Testing Strategy Lessons
4th Grade ELA
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Testing Strategy Lessons
Big Idea:What a better way to learn and practice test taking skills then on an actual test. This lesson uses a test students were going to take in history. I will model good test taking, they will practice with multiple choice, short answer, and reading passages.
Eyes Like a Camera4th Grade Science» Unit:Life Science
4th Grade Science
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Life Science
Big Idea:In this lesson students will read and connect to learn about how the eye functions.
W.4.7
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
W.4.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
W.4.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.