Common Core Standards

RI.4.7. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
RI.4.8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
RI.4.9. Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

‍‍‍‍‍Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)

7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

‍‍‍‍‍Information Technology Standard

4.SI.1 Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes.
4.IN.1 Apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and
for information.

‍‍‍‍‍Revised Bloom's Level of thinking

Understanding

‍‍‍‍‍Learning Target/Task Analysis

Fourth grade students must understand what is heard, viewed, or presented through various media formats to help make meaning of the text. Students give an explanation about how an author uses proof to support a point in the text. At this level, students will combine information from two texts about the same subject in a written or oral response that demonstrates knowledge of the subject.

‍‍‍‍‍I can...

4.7a. I can interpret information presented in diverse media and formats.
4.7b. I can explain how the information contributes to a better understanding of the text.
4.8a. I can explain how the author uses reason and evidence to support particular points in a text.
4.9a. I can combine information from two sources about the same topic.

‍‍‍‍‍Essential Vocabulary

charts, graphs, timelines, animations, interactive elements

‍‍‍‍‍Sample Assessments

Active Expressions/Clickers for Formative Assessments
Formative Assessments
Sticky Notes for Referencing Evidence in a Text
Sticky Notes for Text to Text Connections
Ticket out the Door

‍‍‍‍‍Differentiation

‍‍‍‍‍Intervention:


‍‍‍‍‍Enrichment:

  • Dare to Differentiate- Multiple Intelligences
  • Data and Graphs challenge exercises
  • Students create a product and a commercial to go along with the product. Video the commercials.
  • Have students create a timeline for their life.

‍‍‍‍‍Instructional Resources

EOG Reading Skills:
http://www.professorgarfield.org/pgf_home.html
Links to activities and games for Reading:
http://www.powayusd.com/projects/edtechcentralnew/4-5standards.htm
Dare to Differentiate:
http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/Choice+Boards
Data and Graphs Challenge:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/challenge_unit11.html
  • Science Leveled Readers
  • North Carolina Informational Texts
  • Autobiographies, informational books, diaries, journal

Autobiography timeline:
http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~elem/kidspiration/anderson/autobiographytimeline.htm

‍‍‍‍‍Notes and Additional Information