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2013-2014 Reading 4.6 Fiction/Nonfiction (a,c,d) Context clues Word origins Word reference materials Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, multiple meanings 4.4 Fiction Comprehension (a,b,d.e) Author’s purpose Explain choice of language, setting, and purpose contribute to author’s purpose Major events/supporting details Relationship between text and previously read materials 4.5 Nonfiction Comprehension(d,f) simple inferences summarize content Oral Language 4.1 present accurate directions to individuals and small groups contribute to group discussions correct language and specific vocabulary to communicate 4.2 oral reports Use subject-related information and vocabulary Listen to and read information Organize information for clarity Language Science 4.8 a-d Mechanics/Usage (d, f) Noun-pronoun agreement Adjectives/adverbs Demonstrate how to avoid run-on sentences 4.1 Scientific Method (Integrated throughout year) observations, conclusions, inferences, and predictions; hypotheses variables measure linear distance, volume, mass, and temperature; metric measures are used to collect, record, and report data; bar and basic line graphs; predictions are made based on data from picture graphs, bar graphs, and basic line graphs Edit for correct capitalization, grammar, spelling and punctuation 4.7 Effective writing Writing plan Focus on one aspect of a topic Organize writing to convey a central idea 4.9 VA Natural Resources Watershed and water resources Chesapeake Bay Mineral & energy resources Importance of forests Plant and animal resources Soil and land use in Virginia 4.7 The student will investigate and understand the organization of the solar system. Key concepts include a) the planets in the solar system; b) the order of the planets in the solar system; and c) the relative sizes of the planets. 4.8 The student will investigate and understand the relationships among Earth, the moon, and the sun. Key concepts include a) the motions of Earth, the moon, and the sun; b) the causes for Earth’s seasons; c) the causes for the phases of the moon; d) the relative size, position, age, and makeup of Earth, the moon, and the sun; and e) historical contributions in understanding the Earth-moon-sun system. (NASA Apollo Missions Contributions of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo) Math Social Studies VS 2 a-c Virginia Geography 4.1 The student will a) identify orally and in writing the place value for each digit in a whole number expressed through millions; b) compare two whole numbers expressed through millions using symbols (>, <, or =); and c) round whole numbers expressed through millions to the nearest thousand, ten thousand, and hundred thousand. SOL 4.4 The student will a) estimate sums, differences, …; b) add, subtract, and multiply whole numbers; d) solve single-step and multistep addition, subtractions, …problems with whole numbers SOL 4.15 The student will recognize, create, and extend numerical and geometric patterns SOL 4.16 The student will a) recognize and demonstrate the meaning of equality in an equation; and b) investigate and describe the associative property for addition and multiplication. (page 7 in guide) locating Virginia and it’s bordering states on maps of the United States Atlantic Ocean Chesapeake Bay Maryland West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Locating and describing Virginia’s 5 regions (page 8 guide) Fall Line Coastal Plain (Tidewater) Piedmont region Eastern Shore Rolling Hills Blue Ridge Mountains Appalachian Mountain system Great Valley of Virginia Appalachian Plateau Identify and locate Virginia’s water features (page 15 guide) Peninsula James River Richmond Yorktown York River Potomac River Alexandria Rappahannock River VS 10 B Describing the major products and industries of Virginia’s 5 VS 2 d-e, 3a Virginia Indians/ Physical geography and native peoples past, and present of Virginia How native Americans adapted to their climate and environment to secure food, clothing and shelter VS. 3b-c Jamestown Colony Location of Jamestown How geography influenced the decision to settle at Jamestown Charters of VA Company VA Assembly (burgesses) Woman and Africans Tobacco economy Hardships Changes that ensured survival Interactions with Powhatan Change in settlers relations with Powhatan