This individual unit is also available in my 4th Grade Math Bundle.

All detailed lesson plans are written in an easy to follow format. The lessons are written to give students a solid foundation of the concept of fractions through engaging and hands-on lessons. In this unit you will find performance tasks to conceptually teach new skills through the workshop model, as well as math center activities and fraction games for review.

What’s Included?

• Unit at a Glance
• 35 Lesson Plans that include performance tasks
• 35 Skill Building Worksheets
• Answer Keys

Table of Contents

Pg. 3 Teacher Notes
Pg. 4-5 Lesson 1-Equal Parts
Pg. 6-7 SP-Finding Equal Parts
Pg. 8-10 Lesson 2-Fraction Pizza
Pg. 11-12 SP-Fractions in a Set
Pg. 13-15 Lesson 3-More or Less Than One
Pg. 16-17 SP-Label the Fractions
Pg. 18-19 Lesson 4-Mixed Numbers
Pg. 20-21 SP-Number Line Cut and Paste
Pg. 22-23 Lesson 5-Fraction Size
Pg. 24 SP-Spin the Fraction
Pg. 25-26 Lesson 6-Fraction Line Up
Pg. 27-28 SP-Comparing Bar Fractions
Pg. 29-30 Lesson 7-Comparing Fractions
Pg. 31-32 SP-Shade and Compare Fractions
Pg. 33-34 Lesson 8-Problem Solving With Fractions
Pg. 35-36 SP-Comparing Fractions
Pg. 37-48 Lesson 9-Rolling Fractions
Pg. 39-40 SP-Fraction Word Problems
Pg. 41-42 Lesson 10-Fraction Skittles
Pg. 43-44 SP-Fraction Word Problems 2
Pg. 45-46 Lesson 11-Finding Fraction Equivalencies
Pg. 47-48 SP-Equivalent Fraction Bars
Pg. 49-50 Lesson 12-3 Missing Numbers
Pg. 51-52 SP-Shade and Find the Equivalent Fraction
Pg. 53-54 Lesson 13-3 Partitioning Squares
Pg. 55-56 SP-Missing Numbers
Pg. 57-59 Lesson 14-Fraction Problem Solving
Pg. 60-61 SP-Generating Equivalent Fractions
Pg. 62-63 Lesson 15-Pattern Block Fractions
Pg. 64-65 SP-Fraction Mystery Picture
Pg. 66-67 Lesson 16-Fraction Brownies
Pg. 68-69 SP-Fraction Review
Pg. 70-71 Lesson 17-Fraction Games
Pg. 72-73 SP-Decompose the Fraction
Pg. 74-76 Lesson 18-Fraction Quilts
Pg. 77-78 SP-More Decomposing Numbers
Pg. 79-81 Lesson 19-Adding & Subtracting Problem Solving
Pg. 82-83 SP-Adding Fractions
Pg. 84-87 Lesson 20-Pizza Fractions
Pg. 88-89 SP-Subtracting Fractions
Pg. 90-91 Lesson 21-Multiplication in Context
Pg. 92-93 SP-Repeated Addition
Pg. 94-95 Lesson 22-Explaining the Algorithm
Pg. 96-97 SP-Basic Multiplication
Pg. 98-100 Lesson 23-Fraction Pizza
Pg. 101-102 SP-More Multiplication
Pg. 103-104 Lesson 24-Field Trip Dilemma
Pg. 105-106 SP-Multiplying Fractions
Pg. 107-110 Lesson 25-Playground Design
Pg. 111-112 SP-Multiplication Word Problems

Check out these other 4th Grade Math Units!

• Unit 1 Place Value and Rounding Unit
• Unit 2 Addition and Subtraction Unit
• Unit 3 Multiplication Unit
• Unit 4 Division Unit
• Unit 5 Fraction Unit
• Unit 6 Decimal Unit
• Unit 7 Geometry Unit
• Unit 8 Measurement Unit

Standards Taught

• 4.NF.1. Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n × a)/(n × b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions.
• 4.NF.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.
• 4.NF.3 3. Understand a fraction a/b with a > 1 as a sum of fractions 1/b.
  • a. Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole.
  • b. Decompose a fraction into a sum of fractions with the same denominator in more than one way, recording each decomposition by an equation. Justify decompositions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model. Examples: 3/8 = 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 ; 3/8 = 1/8 + 2/8 ; 2 1/8 = 1 + 1 + 1/8 = 8/8 + 8/8 + 1/8.
  • c. Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, e.g., by replacing each mixed number with an equivalent fraction, and/or by using properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.
  • d. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole and having like denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.
• 4.NF.4 Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
  • a. Understand a fraction a/b as a multiple of 1/b. For example, use a visual fraction model to represent 5/4 as the product 5 × (1/4), recording the conclusion by the equation 5/4 = 5 × (1/4).
  • b. Understand a multiple of a/b as a multiple of 1/b, and use this understanding to multiply a fraction by a whole number. For example, use a visual fraction model to express 3 × (2/5) as 6 × (1/5), recognizing this product as 6/5. (In general, n × (a/b) = (n × a)/b.)
  • c. Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem. For example, if each person at a party will eat 3/8 of a pound of roast beef, and there will be 5 people at the party, how many pounds of roast beef will be needed? Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie?

Lessons Include: standard, materials, mini lesson, work time, closing, intervention, extension, essential questions, and formative assessments.

Total Pages: 241
File Size: 38 MB

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The lessons are written to give students a solid foundation of the concept of division, and dividing 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. Students will learn to divide larger numbers through box models, area models, place value, and partial quotient. In this unit you will find performance tasks to conceptually teach new skills through the workshop model, as well as division math center activities and division games for review.

What’s Included?

• Unit at a Glance
• 25 Lesson Plans that include performance tasks
• 20 Skill Building Worksheets
• 2 Games (including Division Bump and Division Scoot)
• Christmas Version for 4 Lessons
• Conquering Division Booklet
• Answer Keys

Check out these other 4th Grade Math Units!

• Unit 1 Place Value and Rounding Unit
• Unit 2 Addition and Subtraction Unit
• Unit 3 Multiplication Unit
• Unit 4 Division Unit
• Unit 5 Fraction Unit
• Unit 6 Decimal Unit
• Unit 7 Geometry Unit
• Unit 8 Measurement Unit

Standards Taught

• 4.OA.2. Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
• 4.NBT.6 Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit
  dividends and one-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

Total Pages: 168
File Size: 14 MB

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The multi-digit multiplication resource includes four weeks of math instruction with detailed and easy to follow lesson plans. The hands-on lessons are designed to give students a solid foundation with factors and multiples, prime and composite numbers, multiplication word problems, and multiplicative comparison. The other emphasis of the unit is multiplying 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers, as well as multiplying 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. Students use area models and partial product to solve these multi-digit problems.

In this multiplication unit you will find highly engaging and relevant math activities that can be taught in any math class.

What’s Included?

• Unit at a Glance
• 25 Lesson Plans that include performance tasks
• 20 Skill Building Worksheets
• 3 Games (including Multiples Puzzle, Color the Factors, and Number Riddle Task Cards)
• Answer Keys

Table of Contents

Pg. 4-5 Lesson 1-What are Multiples
Pg. 6-10 Lesson 2-Multiples Booklet
Pg. 11-13 Lesson 3-What are Factors
Pg. 14-15 Lesson 4-Rolling Factors and Multiples
Pg. 16-17 Lesson 5-Prime and Composite Numbers
Pg. 18-19 Lesson 6-Multiplication as Comparison
Pg. 20-21 Lesson 7-Roll and Compare
Pg. 22-23 Lesson 8-Comparing With 2-Digit Numbers
Pg. 24-25 Lesson 9-Multiplication Scavenger Hunt
Pg. 26-27 Lesson 10-Multiplicative vs. Additive
Pg. 28-30 Lesson 11-Using the Area Model
Pg. 31-32 Lesson 12-Partial Products
Pg. 33-34 Lesson 13-More Area Models
Pg. 35-36 Lesson 14-More Partial Product
Pg. 37-39 Lesson 15-Multiplication Algorithm
Pg. 40-43 Lesson 16-Multiply 2-Digit Numbers by Multiples of Ten
Pg. 44-46 Lesson 17-Expanding Area Models
Pg. 47-49 Lesson 18-Expanding Partial Product
Pg. 50-51 Lesson 19-Roll and Multiply
Pg. 52-53 Lesson 20-Spin and Multiply

Check out these other 4th Grade Math Units!

• Unit 1 Place Value and Rounding Unit
• Unit 2 Addition and Subtraction Unit
• Unit 3 Multiplication Unit
• Unit 4 Division Unit
• Unit 5 Fraction Unit
• Unit 6 Decimal Unit
• Unit 7 Geometry Unit
• Unit 8 Measurement Unit

Standards Taught

• 4.OA.1-Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e.g., interpret 35= 5 × 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5. Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations.
• 4.OA.2. Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
• 4.OA.4. Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1–100. Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors. Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1–100 is a multiple of a given one-digit number. Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1–100 is prime or composite.
• 4.NBT.5. Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

Total Pages: 214
File Size: 21 MB

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Each Lesson Includes:

• Unit at a Glance
• Detailed Lesson Plans that include performance tasks
• Skill Building Worksheets
• Answer Keys

This has been aligned to the Common Core Standards, Georgia Standards of Excellence, and TKES. There is a TKES guide included in the preview!

Unit 1 Place Value and Rounding Unit

This unit includes three weeks of math instruction that is written in an easy to follow format. The lessons are written to give students a solid foundation in representing numbers in written form, standard form, and expanded form, as well as the value and place value of numbers through the millions place. Students will also determine the relative size of digits. There is also a week of rounding instruction. In this unit you will find performance tasks to conceptually teach new skills through the workshop model, as well as work station activities and games for review.

Unit 2 Addition and Subtraction Unit

This includes two weeks of math instruction that is written in an easy to follow format. It includes numbers through 999,999. In each activity, students will problem solve and apply what they know about addition and subtraction to real world problems and situations.

Unit 3 Multiplication Unit

This includes four weeks of math instruction that is written in an easy to follow format. The lessons are written to give students a solid foundation in finding factors and multiples of numbers, multiplicative comparison, and multiplying 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers, as well as multiplying 2-digit by 2-digit numbers. Students will learn to multiply larger numbers through box models, area models, and partial product.

Unit 4 Division Unit

This includes five weeks of math instruction that is written in an easy to follow format. The lessons develop students’ understanding of representing long division through base-ten blocks, multiplication, and place value. The lessons are written to give students a solid foundation of the concept of division, and dividing 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. Students will learn to divide larger numbers through box models, area models, and partial product.

Unit 5 Fraction Unit

Help your students to develop a conceptual understanding of fractions with this five week fraction unit! Students will further their understanding of fractions, as well as compare fractions, generate equivalent fractions, add and subtract fractions, and multiply fractions. This unit includes five weeks of math instruction that is written in an easy to follow format. The lessons are written to give students a solid foundation of the concept of fractions through engaging and hands-on lessons.

Unit 6 Decimal Unit

Help your students to develop a conceptual understanding of decimals with this four week decimal unit! Students will develop an understanding of decimals and general number sense. The unit allows students to understand how decimals relate to fractions, how to read and draw decimal models, as well as how to compare decimals.

Unit 7 Geometry Unit

Help your students to develop a conceptual understanding of geometry with this two week geometry unit! Students will develop an understanding of geometry: types of angles, types of lines, symmetry, and properties of quadrilaterals.

Unit 8 Measurement Unit

Help your students to develop a conceptual understanding of measurement with this four week measurement unit! Fourth Grade Math Unit 8 Students will develop an understanding of measurement and general number sense. The unit allows students to understand how to measure and draw angles with a protractor, that angles are additive, the concept of area and perimeter, how to convert multiple units of measure, and how to represent data with a line plot.

Total Pages: 1156
File Size: 160 MB

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This detailed six week reading unit is 100% aligned to the Common Core Standards but can be used with any state standards (including TKES). The combination of all six of my reading units will teach all of the Reading Standards for Literature and Reading Standards for Information.

What’s Included?

This is a 6-week unit that is broken down to day by day lessons. This last unit of the year includes a review lesson for all of the reading for literature and reading for information standards. Each lesson contains directions for a mini lesson, independent reading time, and closing. There is also an additional handout or guided practice activity for most of the lessons.

That’s not all!

Each week of the unit also includes the following:

• reading choice board for homework
• fluency passage
• vocabulary words and vocabulary quiz

Total Pages: 131
File Size: 16 MB

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• 3rd-5th Grade Guided Reading Unit

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This reading unit is designed to provide six weeks of detailed reading instruction for any reading workshop or guided reading classroom! In addition to the PDF file, all student pages are available digitally through Google Slides. This unit includes 30 day-by-day lessons. You’ll also find pacing guides and standard alignment to keep you organized.

Reading Comprehension

There is a balance between informational reading and literature within this reading unit. Each detailed lesson plan includes a mini lesson, independent reading time, and closing. The mini lesson typically includes a mentor text with multiple text suggestions. There is also a handout or guided practice activity for each of the 30 comprehension lessons lessons.

Skills/Concepts Included

Figurative Language

• similes
• metaphors
• idioms
• proverbs and adages

Poetry

• lines
• stanza
• rhyme scheme
• meter

Drama

• cast of characters
• stage directions
• description of setting

Prose

• characteristics: chapters, paragraphs, etc.

Standardized Test

• reading directions and questions
• eliminating incorrect answers
• stamina

Vocabulary

Each week’s vocabulary instruction follows the same format to provide consistency and easy to follow routines. All vocabulary words are Tier 2 words from the mentor texts in the reading units. Students create a vocabulary notebook or journal for their vocabulary words. The first few pages of the notebooks are used for a general word bank. The next set of pages include a word bank for prefixes and suffixes. The remainder of the notebook is for students’ weekly vocabulary practice.

• Monday: As a class produce brief definitions for each word.
• Tuesday: Brainstorm examples and non examples of each vocabulary word.
• Wednesday: Draw a picture representation of each word.
• Thursday: Students write words in high-quality sentences.
• Friday: Students take a brief vocabulary quiz over the six terms.

Fluency

Since repeated reading is one of the best ways to improve students’ reading fluency, there is one fluency passage for each week of instruction. The fluency passages should be sent home on Monday, and students should read the passage orally to an adult each night of the school week. These passages may be sent home on an as-needed basis.

Reading Centers/Literacy Centers and/or Reading Homework

There is a weekly choice board that can be used as part of your centers or as a homework assignment. As with all parts of this unit, the choice board is completely optional. On the choice board, there are 9 reading activities for students to choose from. You can set the parameters on what activities to complete, how many activities to complete, etc

Total Pages: 165
File Size: 15 MB

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• 3rd-5th Grade Guided Reading Unit

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Reading Comprehension

The bulk of the unit focuses on reading comprehension. There is a balance between informational reading and literature within each of the reading units. Each detailed lesson plan includes a mini lesson, independent reading time, and closing. The mini lesson typically includes a mentor text, where I give you multiple text suggestions. There is also a handout or guided practice activity for each of the 30 comprehension lessons lessons.

Skills/Concepts in Unit 4 Include:

• theme
• characterization
• making inferences & drawing conclusions
• point of view
• making comparisons (setting, character, theme)
• main idea
• nonfiction text features
• supporting details
• combining information from multiple texts

Unit 4 is organized around six author studies with one week of instruction for each author.

3rd Grade Version:

• Patricia Polacco
• Chris Van Allsburg
• Eve Bunting
• Seymour Simon
• Gail Gibbons
• Brian Floca

4th & 5th Grade Version:

• Patricia Polacco
• Chris Van Allsburg
• Eve Bunting
• Patricia C. McKissack
• Jacqueline Woodson
• Jerry Pallotta

Novel Studies

There is one novel study that can be used for a book club or literature circle that is aligned to the lessons within the unit! The novel study is completely optional, so if it’s not right for your students-no worries!

Novel Study in Unit 4 Includes:

• Wishtree

Vocabulary

Each week’s vocabulary instruction follows the same format to provide consistency and easy to follow routines. All vocabulary words are Tier 2 words from the mentor texts in the reading units. Students create a vocabulary notebook or journal for their vocabulary words. The first few pages of the notebooks are used for a general word bank. The next set of pages include a word bank for prefixes and suffixes. The remainder of the notebook is for students’ weekly vocabulary practice.

• Monday: As a class produce brief definitions for each word.
• Tuesday: Brainstorm examples and non examples of each vocabulary word.
• Wednesday: Draw a picture representation of each word.
• Thursday: Students write words in high-quality sentences.
• Friday: Students take a brief vocabulary quiz over the six terms.

Fluency

Since repeated reading is one of the best ways to improve students’ reading fluency, there is one fluency passage for each week of instruction. The fluency passages should be sent home on Monday, and students should read the passage orally to an adult each night of the school week. These passages may be sent home on an as-needed basis.

Reading Centers/Literacy Centers and/or Reading Homework

There is a weekly choice board that can be used as part of your centers or as a homework assignment. As with all parts of this unit, the choice board is completely optional. On the choice board, there are 9 reading activities for students to choose from. You can set the parameters on what activities to complete, how many activities to complete, etc.

Total Pages: 127–163
File Size: 26 MB

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• 3rd-5th Grade Guided Reading Unit

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This reading unit is designed to provide six weeks of detailed reading instruction for any reading workshop or guided reading classroom! In addition to the PDF file, all student pages are available digitally through Google Slides. This unit includes 30 day-by-day lessons. You’ll also find pacing guides and standard alignment to keep you organized.

Reading Comprehension

The bulk of the unit focuses on reading comprehension. There is a balance between informational reading and literature within each of the reading units. Each detailed lesson plan includes a mini lesson, independent reading time, and closing. The mini lesson typically includes a mentor text, where I give you multiple text suggestions. There is also a handout or guided practice activity for each of the 30 comprehension lessons.

Skills/Concepts in Unit 1 Include:

• procedures
• visualizing
• connections
• asking and answering questions
• inferring and drawing conclusions
• making predictions
• summarizing

Novel Studies

There are FIVE novel studies that can be used for book clubs that are aligned to the lessons within the unit! These novel studies are completely optional, so if they’re not right for your students-no worries!

Novel Studies in Unit 1 Include:

• 39 Clues
• Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
• Fish in a Tree
• One Crazy Summer
• Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer
• The Hotel Between

Vocabulary

Each week’s vocabulary instruction follows the same format to provide consistency and easy to follow routines. All vocabulary words are Tier 2 words from the mentor texts in the reading units. Students create a vocabulary notebook or journal for their vocabulary words. The first few pages of the notebooks are used for a general word bank. The next set of pages include a word bank for prefixes and suffixes. The remainder of the notebook is for students’ weekly vocabulary practice.

• Monday: As a class produce brief definitions for each word.
• Tuesday: Brainstorm examples and non examples of each vocabulary word.
• Wednesday: Draw a picture representation of each word.
• Thursday: Students write words in high-quality sentences.
• Friday: Students take a brief vocabulary quiz over the six terms.

Fluency

Since repeated reading is one of the best ways to improve students’ reading fluency, there is one fluency passage for each week of instruction. The fluency passages

should be sent home on Monday, and students should read the passage orally to an adult each night of the school week. These passages may be sent home on an as-needed basis.

Reading Centers/Literacy Centers and/or Reading Homework

There is a weekly choice board that can be used as part of your centers or as a homework assignment. As with all parts of this unit, the choice board is completely optional. On the choice board, there are 9 reading activities for students to choose from. You can set the parameters on what activities to complete, how many activities to complete, etc.

Total Pages: 325 + 197 book club pages
File Size: 77 MB

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• 3rd-5th Grade Guided Reading Unit

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Reading Comprehension

There is a balance between informational reading and literature within this reading unit. Each detailed lesson plan includes a mini lesson, independent reading time, and closing. The mini lesson typically includes a mentor text, where I give you multiple text suggestions. There is also a handout or guided practice activity for each of the 30 comprehension lessons lessons.

Skills/Concepts in the 3RD GRADE VERSION Include:

• Characterization
• Setting
• Plot
• Nonfiction Text Features-table of contents, index, glossary, captions, diagrams, maps, insets, sidebars, hyperlinks, charts, and tables
• Nonfiction Text Structure

Skills/Concepts in the 4th GRADE VERSION Include:

• Characterization
• Setting
• Plot
• Main Idea
• Nonfiction Text Structures-compare & contrast, cause & effect, sequential order, question & answer, problem & solution

When there is an overlap of skills/concepts in the third and fourth/fifth grade versions, the lessons are more advanced and in-depth in the fourth/fifth grade version.

Novel Studies

There are FIVE novel studies that can be used for book clubs that are aligned to the lessons within the unit! These novel studies are completely optional, so if they’re not right for your students-no worries!

Novel Studies Include:

• Ghost
• Holes
• Out of My Mind
• The Wild Robot
• The Van Gogh Deception

Vocabulary

Each week’s vocabulary instruction follows the same format to provide consistency and easy to follow routines. All vocabulary words are Tier 2 words from the mentor texts in the reading units. Students create a vocabulary notebook or journal for their vocabulary words. The first few pages of the notebooks are used for a general word bank. The next set of pages include a word bank for prefixes and suffixes. The remainder of the notebook is for students’ weekly vocabulary practice.

• Monday: As a class produce brief definitions for each word.
• Tuesday: Brainstorm examples and non examples of each vocabulary word.
• Wednesday: Draw a picture representation of each word.
• Thursday: Students write words in high-quality sentences.
• Friday: Students take a brief vocabulary quiz over the six terms.

Fluency

Since repeated reading is one of the best ways to improve students’ reading fluency, there is one fluency passage for each week of instruction. The fluency passages should be sent home on Monday, and students should read the passage orally to an adult each night of the school week. These passages may be sent home on an as-needed basis.

Reading Centers/Literacy Centers and/or Reading Homework

There is a weekly choice board that can be used as part of your centers or as a homework assignment. As with all parts of this unit, the choice board is completely optional. On the choice board, there are 9 reading activities for students to choose from. You can set the parameters on what activities to complete, how many activities to complete, etc.

Total Pages: 160-170
File Size: 44 MB

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3rd-5th Grade Guided Reading Unit

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Reading Comprehension

There is a balance between informational reading and literature within this reading unit. Each detailed lesson plan includes a mini lesson, independent reading time, and closing. The mini lesson typically includes a mentor text with multiple text suggestions. There is also a handout or guided practice activity for each of the comprehension lessons lessons.

Skills/Concepts in the 3RD GRADE VERSION are taught THROUGH:

• Fairy Tales
• Legends
• Myths
• Tall Tales
• Fables

Skills/Concepts in the 4th GRADE VERSION Include:

• Point of View
• Theme
• Greek Myths
• Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts
• Explaining Events

Novel Studies

There are FIVE novel studies that can be used for book clubs that are aligned to the lessons within the unit! These novel studies are completely optional, so if they’re not right for your students-no worries!

Novel Studies Include:

• Look Both Ways
• Esperanza Rising
• Number The Stars
• Operation Frog Effect
• Wonder

Vocabulary

Each week’s vocabulary instruction follows the same format to provide consistency and easy to follow routines. All vocabulary words are Tier 2 words from the mentor texts in the reading units. Students create a vocabulary notebook or journal for their vocabulary words. The first few pages of the notebooks are used for a general word bank. The next set of pages include a word bank for prefixes and suffixes. The remainder of the notebook is for students’ weekly vocabulary practice.

• Monday: As a class produce brief definitions for each word.
• Tuesday: Brainstorm examples and non examples of each vocabulary word.
• Wednesday: Draw a picture representation of each word.
• Thursday: Students write words in high-quality sentences.
• Friday: Students take a brief vocabulary quiz over the six terms.

Fluency

Since repeated reading is one of the best ways to improve students’ reading fluency, there is one fluency passage for each week of instruction. The fluency passages should be sent home on Monday, and students should read the passage orally to an adult each night of the school week. These passages may be sent home on an as-needed basis.

Reading Centers/Literacy Centers and/or Reading Homework

There is a weekly choice board that can be used as part of your centers or as a homework assignment. As with all parts of this unit, the choice board is completely optional. On the choice board, there are 9 reading activities for students to choose from. You can set the parameters on what activities to complete, how many activities to complete, etc.

Skills/Concepts Included

• compare and contrast
• summary
• using illustrations
• finding the central message
• identifying the speaker
• point of view (including first and third person)
• cause and effect
• supporting details
• figurative vs literal language
• first hand and second hand accounts
• integrating information from two sources
• explaining historical events
• explaining scientific events
• explaining technical texts

Total Pages: 165–182
File Size: 95 MB

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• 3rd-5th Grade Guided Reading Unit

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