EKD Grade -- Unit Plan #5

Unit Title: Perspectives

Teachers: Cheryl Riley, Dana Doggett, Scott Wildesen
Date Range: 1/18/17-2/24/17

Overview of Unit:

Transfer Goal:

Measurement/Data and Geometry

M 2: Effectively communicate mathematical reasoning by
developing viable arguments and constructively critiquing the
reasoning of others.

Transfer Task Overview:

iPad Negotiation Task: iPads are coming to every student in
Washington County. Technology is wonderful for the education
process, but it can also be dangerous without limitations. One
side wants to have iPads all the time for every subject, and
another side wants to use iPads only for specific activities and
then paper and pencil at all other times. Each side must:
1. argue its position,
2. listen to the other side,
3. respond to the other side,
4. listen to the other sides response,
5. brainstorm ideas for a solution, and
6. agree upon a solution with the other side.

Informational Texts/Informational Writing

ELA 1: Evaluate diverse perspectives constructively, critically,
and respectfully.
ELA 4: Produce effective writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate for various audiences
and purposes.
Formulate investigations using Geography, Economics,
Civic participation, and history
SS 3: Apply knowledge of political and social structures to
actively participate as an informed global citizen.
SS 4: Communicate and support ideas effectively to address a
particular audience and purpose.

Enduring Understandings:

Task Sheet:
Negotiation Task Sheet
Rubric:
Negotiation Task Rubric
Rubric

Essential Questions:

Reading:

texts have an organized and predictable structure.

a texts structure supports the authors purpose and main idea.
authors organize their writing for a specific purpose and audience.
authors use visuals to clarify and extend text meaning.
effective researchers rely on a variety of sources to find and
synthesize information.
effective researchers cite their sources properly.
effective researchers question, plan, and persevere even though it
may not result in a clear answer.
effective researchers share their findings clearly and effectively.
effective communicators choose convincing and appropriate
language.
effective communicators use evidence from their readings,
experiences, and/or observations.

Math:

metric and standard vocabulary.

the larger the unit, the smaller the measure; the smaller the unit,
the larger the measure.
the formula for area and perimeter.
area is always expressed in square (units).
perimeter is expressed in linear (units).
angles are measured in reference to a circle.
angles are formed when two rays share a common endpoint.
acute, obtuse, and right angles.
angles are measured to the nearest whole degree.
a protractor is the tool used to measure angles.
angles are additive.
How to define geometric shapes using specific vocabulary.
a diamond is not a geometric shape.
Triangles are categorized by types of angles they possess.

Social Studies:

information can be acquired from various sources to solve a

problem or form an opinion.
multiple sources of information that provide various perspectives

Reading:

What is the structure of the text?

How does the structure support the authors purpose?

How do the visual aids support and extend the meaning of the text?
How do effective writers hook and hold their readers attention?

How can I find a variety of reliable information?

Why is it important to give credit to sources?
How do I synthesize information from different sources to support
my claim?
How can my plan evolve over the course of my research?
What is the most effective way to present information?
How can evaluating ideas help me craft my response?
What factors influence how the audience perceives the speaker
and the message?
How do I support my argument?
How are persuasive techniques used to elicit a response?

Math:
looking for patterns in all of their mathematical work.
extending and describing patterns they find.
solving for area and perimeter when variables are present.
visually representing benchmark measurements.
using both metric and standard measurement vocabulary.
solving measurement word problems using the four operations.
using appropriate vocabulary when describing area, perimeter,
angles and shapes.
using a protractor to measure and draw angles.
finding an unknown angle using addition and subtraction.
classifying two-dimensional figures.
drawing lines of symmetry.
identifying features of a number or shape pattern; describing the
rule.
identifying equilateral, isosceles, scalene, acute, right and obtuse
triangles.

Social Studies:

How does geography affect where people live and what they do?

lead to a deeper understanding.

there are credible and questionable sources of information about
historical and contemporary events.

What are the benefits of using a variety of sources to locate

information?
How do I know my information is reliable?
Why should I recognize and analyze multiple points of view?
How can I use evidence to solve problems, make decisions, and
draw conclusions?

Standards Addressed During Unit:

If considered a Priority Standard, please highlight the
standard.

Key Vocabulary:

Reading:

Main idea
Key details
Text structure
Integrate information

RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by
key details; summarize the text.
RI.4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison,
cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a
text or part of a text.
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.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write
or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Writing:
W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with
reasons and information.
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through
investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Language:

Opinion
Point of view
Reasons
Evidence
Research
Grammar
Conventions

L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar

and usage when writing or speaking.
L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Math:
4.MD.A.1 Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of
units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single
system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a
smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table. For
example, know that 1 ft is 12 times as long as 1 in. Express the length of a 4 ft
snake as 48 in. Generate a conversion table for feet and inches listing the
number pairs (1, 12), (2, 24), (3, 36),
4.MD.A.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances,
intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including
problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require
expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit.
Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line
diagrams that feature a measurement scale.
4.MD.A.3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world
and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room
given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a
multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
4.MD.C.5 Recognize angles as geometric shapes that are formed wherever
two rays share a common endpoint, and understand concepts of angle
measurement:

A. An angle is measured with reference to a circle with its center at

the common endpoint of the rays, by considering the fraction of the
circular arc between the points where the two rays intersect the
circle. An angle that turns through 1/360 of a circle is called a
"one-degree angle," and can be used to measure angles.
B. An angle that turns through n one-degree angles is said to have
an angle measure of n degrees.

Measurement
Metric
Standard
Nonstandard
Volume
Mass
Unit
Area
Perimeter
Unknown
Angle
Acute
Obtuse
Right
N-degree angle
Protractor
Additive
Decompose
Point
Line segment
Ray
Angle
Perpendicular
Parallel
Two-dimensional figures
Triangles
Right triangles

4.MD.C.6 Measure angles in whole-number degrees using a protractor.

Sketch angles of specified measure.

Symmetry

4.MD.C.7 Recognize angle measure as additive. When an angle is

decomposed into non-overlapping parts, the angle measure of the whole is the
sum of the angle measures of the parts. Solve addition and subtraction
problems to find unknown angles on a diagram in real world and mathematical
problems, e.g., by using an equation with a symbol for the unknown angle
measure.
4.G.A.1 Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse),
and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures.
4.G.A.2 Classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence
of parallel or perpendicular lines, or the presence or absence of angles of a
specified size. Recognize right triangles as a category, and identify right
triangles.
4.G.A.3 Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line
across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into
matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
4.OA.C.5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule.
Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself.
For example, given the rule "Add 3" and the starting number 1, generate terms
in the resulting sequence and observe that the terms appear to alternate
between odd and even numbers. Explain informally why the numbers will
continue to alternate in this way.

Social Studies:
1.B.1 Analyze how individuals and groups contributed to the political
system in Maryland.
3.C.1 Describe and analyze population growth, migration and
settlement patterns in Maryland regions and regions of the United
States.
4.A.1 Explain that people must make choices because resources are
limited relative to economic wants for goods and services in Maryland
past and present.

Political system
Population growth
Migration
Settlement
Choice
Goods
Services
Technological changes
Consumption
Economy
Perspectives
Conflict

4.A.3 Explain how technological changes have affected production and

consumption in Maryland.
4.B.1 Describe the types of economic systems in Maryland.

Compromise
Region
Slavery

2.C.1 Evaluate how various perspectives of Marylanders can cause

compromise and/or conflict.
5.C.3 Analyze regional differences in the Civil war and its effects on
people in Maryland.
5.C.4 Analyze how the institution of slavery impacted individuals and
groups in Maryland.

Assessments ~ Include aligned rubrics and scoring tools. There should be an assessment for each standard
listed.
Pre-Assessment or Data that demonstrates levels of mastery prior to teaching:

Anticipation guide for the Revolutionary/Civil Wars

Formative Assessment:

Summative Assessment:

Social Studies:
Reflection after Revolutionary War role-playing
activity
Writing:
Peer/Self-Assessment for opinion writing (checklist)
Math:
4.MD.2 formative assessments
Measuring angles exit tickets
All:
Various Kahoot! quizzes

Social Studies:
Revolutionary War Task
Civil War Task
Negotiation Task Sheet
Writing:
Lucy Rubric for Opinion Writing
Reading:
Assessment based on PARCC Research-Based
Simulation Task (RI.4.1, 4.3, 4.9)
Math:
Problem-based learning

Which texts will be used with students?

Read aloud:

Guided Reading:

Doggett: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Riley: The Indian in the Cupboard (French and Indian
War)

Early American Differentiated Texts

Technology Integration ~ SAMR

Describe how technology will be used to achieve goals:

Arts Integration
Describe how arts will be integrated to achieve goals:

Using Notes app to create and measure angles

Creating a Keynote presentation about perspectives
during the Civil War
Showbie: Marking the text during Guided Reading

Create flyers for the patriots or loyalists

PE: Measurement activities

List Lesson Seeds - Briefly list/describe each lesson within the unit:
Social Studies:
Revolutionary War role playing activity: students act as either the King of England, a member of Parliament, a
tax collector, a colonist loyal to the king, a colonist who dislikes the king but pays taxes, or a colonist against the
king.
Revolutionary War Task
Civil War Task
Reading:
Modeling/Shared Reading/Guided Reading/Independent Reading activities connected to:
RI.4.2: Main idea and key details
RI.4.5: Text structure
RI.4.7: Interpreting information presented visually
RI.4.9: Integrating information from two or more texts
Writing:

Math:

Modeling of opinion writing structure

Create shared opinion pieces with a partner, peer editing
Opinion writing workshop
Measurement activities
Angles read-aloud
Using Notes to create and measure angles