Key Learning(s): Compare/contrast
elements, settings, characters, problems ( in multiple texts) themes/topics,
(from different cultures) firsthand/secondhand accounts (from same event or
topic).
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Concept:
LA.4.1.7.7
The student will compare and contrast elements, settings, characters, and
problems in multiple texts.
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Concept:
4.RL.3.9
Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g.
opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g. the quest) in
stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
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Concept:
4.RI.2.6
Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or
topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
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Lesson
Focus Questions:
Why is it important to compare/contrast
story elements in multiple texts?
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Lesson
Focus Questions: Why is it important to compare/contrast the treatment
of themes, topics and patterns of events in literature across cultures?
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Lesson
Focus Questions:
What is the difference between
firsthand and secondhand accounts of a story?
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Vocabulary:
compare, contrast, story elements, multiple
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Vocabulary:
treatment, themes, topics, patterns
of events, myths, literature, cultures
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Vocabulary:
firsthand, secondhand, accounts
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Concept:
LA.4.1.6.8
The student will use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and
homographs to determine meanings of words.
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Concept:
4.L.3.5c
Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites
(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
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Lesson
Focus Questions: How can you use
your knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones, homographs to expand your
vocabulary?
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Lesson
Focus Questions: Why is it important
to relate words to opposites and similar meanings?
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Vocabulary:
antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
homographs, expand
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Vocabulary: relate,
opposites, similar
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Reading Textbook http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/florida/?pick=1
