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Grade 4 Read/Write

Teacher Facing
November 14, 2024

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to
Independence

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Materials

Student

Teacher

●SAP: A Little Common Sense/Declaration
of Independence

● Notebook

● Quizziz

● Response Cards

● SAP: A Little Common

Sense/Declaration of
Independence

● Notebook

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Read before continuing!

This unit introduces students to an important period in the history of the
United States. Students will examine the sequence of events leading to the
American Revolution and what happened during the war itself. It is
important to note that some chapters may contain graphic depictions of war
scenes and other sensitive topics related to conflict. It is recommended to
review all content before presenting it to students.

Teacher Facing Sensitive Content Slide

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Academic Vocabulary

connections to self

(noun)

It refers to connections

that a reader makes
between a piece of

reading material and the
reader's own experiences

or life.

connections from
text to text (noun)

It refers to connections

that a reader makes
between two or more

different texts.

connections to the

world (noun)

It refers to connections
that a reader makes to a

community or to the

world.

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Do Now

1. The bad news is that more than half the weight of
certain sticks of gum is sugar. This can harm your
teeth. But the good news is that chewing gum can
help wash sugar and small bits of food into your
stomach. So chewing sugarless gum after a snack
can be helpful. And some scientists claim that,
besides helping you feel more calm and mellow,
chewing gum can help you feel more awake.

Excerpt from “Alicia’s Butterfly” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

In the paragraph, the suffix -less helps the
reader understand the word sugarless means —

A.without flavor
B.no sugar
C.less sugar
D.more sugar

2. Her mother chose a simple butterfly pattern for
Alicia. First, she had Alicia use scissors to cut the
pieces out of the thick paper they were printed on.
Next, Alicia chose a piece of glass she liked and used
a marker to copy the pattern pieces onto its surface.
After the pieces were marked, Alicia and her mother
put on their safety glasses for the next step.

Excerpt from “Alicia’s Butterfly” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Read the dictionary entry for the word pattern.

Which definition most closely fits the way the word
pattern is used in the text?

A.Definition 1
B.Definition 2
C.Definition 3
D.Definition 4

pattern /ˈpadərn/ noun

1. a repeated arrangement or sequence
2. a repeated decorative design
3. a guide; model
4. the typical activities of a group or person

Multiple Choice

In the paragraph, the suffix -less helps the reader understand the word sugarless means —

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

Which definition most closely fits the way the word pattern is used in the text?

The definition that fits is ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

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LO: SWBAT make connections
to ideas in other texts.

DOL: Given a text, students will correctly
make connections to ideas in other texts
in at least 4 of 5 questions.

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ ELA 4.6E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society NOV14

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HOT Question: What
unalienable rights do
you have here in
America?

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ ELA 4.6E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society NOV14

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●Thoughts

●Experiences

●Travels

●Family

●Friends

Text

to
self

●Other texts

●Characters

●Poems

●Articles

●Blogs

Text

to
text

●Television

●Movies

●Events

●Games

●News

Text

to

world

Readers can make connections…

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How can readers make text to text

connections?

Text

to
text

Are the messages in the texts the SAME or

DIFFERENT?

Are the people in the texts the SAME or

DIFFERENT?

Are the events/actions in the texts the

SAME or DIFFERENT?

I recently read _____ and ______. A SIMILARITY/DIFFERENCE
between the texts is…

Think about two
texts you’ve read.

What are similarities and
differences between the

two texts?

Making Connections!

A Lost Dog

Clara nervously posted another "Lost

Dog" flyer on the neighborhood

telephone pole, her hands shaking in

the cold wind. The streets seemed

endless and empty as she searched for

her golden retriever, Max. Just when

she felt most hopeless, a girl with curly
hair ran up to her, saying she had seen

a dog matching Max's description in

the park.

The Radio Project

Last summer, Farhan spent every
Saturday helping his grandfather
restore an old wooden radio they'd

found at a flea market. With each wire
they reconnected and every knob they

polished, Farhan learned not just
about electronics, but about his

grandfather's childhood in another
country. When they finally heard

music playing through the speakers,
Farhan had never felt more proud.

What are
similarities

and

differences

between

these texts?

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Text-to-Text Connections

“A Lost Dog”

Similarities

“The Radio
Project”

Difference

Difference

1.

2.

3.

2.

3.

1.

2.

1.

3.

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Text-to-Text Connections

“A Lost Dog”

Similarities

“The Radio
Project”

Difference

Difference

Clara's story happens in
one day

Clara gets help from a
stranger

Clara learns about
community support

Farhan works with his
grandfather

Farhan learns about
family history and
electronics

Farhan's story spans a
whole summer

Both experience feelings
of worry or uncertainty

Both characters face a
challenge they need to
solve

Both receive help from
others to achieve their
goal

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the texts “A Lost Dog” and “The Radio Project"?

The sentence that best describes a similarity is ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

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Which sentence best describes a
SIMILARITY between the texts “A Lost
Dog” and “The Radio Project"?

A. Both stories show characters who

never give up

B. Both stories teach about family

history

C. Both stories involve getting help in

town

D. Both stories happen in a single day

Text 1

Text 2

Only Clara received
help from her
community. Farhan
worked with his
grandfather.

O
?

Only Farhan
learned about his
family history.

Only Clara’s text
occured in one day.
Farhan’s project took
longer.

Both Clara and
Farhan show
determination.

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How can making

text to text

connections help
me as a reader
understand the

text?

When reading, we make connections!

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republic

(noun)

a nation in which those
who make the laws and
run the government are

elected by the people

pamphlet

(noun)

elected

(verb)

to choose by means of

voting

Content Vocabulary

a thin book that has a
paper cover, written to

give information on

some topic

Multiple Choice

When I say the word VOTE what vocabulary word do you think of?

I think of ... when I hear the word vote.

• elected

• pamphlet

• republic

Multiple Choice

Texas is a nation so therefore (then) it is a ....

Texas is a ....

• country

• republic

• pamphlet

• elected

Multiple Choice

Thomas Paine wrote a ... called Common Sense.

• elected

• pamphlet

• republic

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A Little
Common

Sense

Read

Stop

Jot!

Let’s read the text

titled “Common

Sense”

Stop and ask yourself:

●What is happening in the
text?

●What are the important
events in the text?

●What is the message in the
text?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

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“A Little Common Sense” Vocabulary

Word: Monarchy

Definition:

Text:

Synonym

Antonym

Example

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“A Little Common Sense” Vocabulary

Word: Monarchy

Definition: government by or in the name of a king, queen,
or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited.(noun)

Text:

Synonym

Antonym

Example

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“A Little Common Sense” Vocabulary

Word: Monarchy

Definition: government by or in the name of a king, queen,
or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited.(noun)

Text: Paine believed that monarchy was a foolish way to run
a country.

Synonym

Antonym

Example

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“A Little Common Sense” Vocabulary

Word: Monarchy

Definition: government by or in the name of a king, queen,
or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited.(noun)

Text: Paine believed that monarchy was a foolish way to run
a country.

Synonym

Antonym

Example

kingdom

democracy

England was a
monarchy ruled by
King George III
during the American
Revolution.

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adopted

(verb)

to accept by voting for

rotunda

(noun)

unalienable

(adjective)

not able to be removed,

transferred, or given
away, especially a
person's rights as a

citizen

Content Vocabulary

a round building, hall,
or room, especially one

with a dome

Match

Match these awesome vocabulary words with their definitions.

• adopted

• unalienable

• rotunda

to accept by voting for it

not to be taken away - especially rights

a round building hall

• to accept by voting for it

• not to be taken away - especially rights

• a round building hall

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The

Declaration

of

Independence

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read the text

Stop and ask yourself:

●What is happening in the
story?

●What are the important
events in the text?

●What is the message in the
text?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

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What was the main reason colonists were

unhappy with British rule?

Colonists were unhappy with British rule
because..

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The texts are SIMILAR because…

How are these texts SIMILAR?

The texts are DIFFERENT because…

How are these texts DIFFERENT?

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Text-to-Text Connections

“A Little Common

Sense ”
Similarities

“The Declaration
of Independence”

Difference

Difference

Common Sense was a
persuasive pamphlet meant
to convince people

Common Sense was
written by one person

Common Sense was
published in January 1776

The Declaration was
adopted in July 1776 and
signed in August 1776

The Declaration was
written by Jefferson and
revised by a committee

The Declaration was an
official government
document

Both discuss influential
figures in American
independence

Both texts discuss
important documents

Both texts discuss
events from 1776

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Real World Connection: My
birth certificate is an important
document declaring I have
come into this world. So,
watch out!

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ ELA 4.6E make connections to personal experiences, ideas in

other texts, and society NOV14

Multiple Choice

BOTH selections convey, tells the idea that independence was ______________________.

•  achieved through military action alone

• opposed by many colonists

• supported by written documents

• declared without planning

Multiple Select

How does Thomas Paine in “A Little Common Sense” DIFFER from Thomas Jefferson in “The Declaration of Independence”?

Select TWO correct answers.

• a

• b

• c

• d

• e

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A. Paine's work was ignored by colonists, while Jefferson’s work

was widely read.

B. Paine wrote his work quickly, while Jefferson spent many years

on the Declaration.

C. Paine worked alone on his writing, while Jefferson's work was

revised by others.

D. Paine supported the king, while Jefferson opposed British rule.

E. Paine wrote to convince common people, while Jefferson wrote

an official government document.

How does Thomas Paine in “A Little Common Sense” DIFFER
from Thomas Jefferson in “The Declaration of Independence”?
Select TWO correct answers.

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A. Both writings were stored
in Philadelphia's library.

B. Both writings challenged
the British system of ruling.

C. Both writings were
created by newspaper
editors.

D. Both writings were
completed in August of
1776.

Which sentence
best describes a

SIMILARITY

between the texts
“A Little Common
Sense” and “The

Declaration of
Independence"?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the texts “A Little Common Sense” and “The Declaration of Independence"?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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What causes BOTH Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson to take
action? Support your answer using evidence from the text.

SCR

Look-fors in SCR responses:
❏ A complete response will provide

one of the possible responses.

❏ Evidence is accurately used to

support the response.

❏ The response and the evidence to

support it are based on the text.

1 point

2 points

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Both Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson took action because
they believed the colonies should be independent from British
rule. Paine believed "monarchy was a foolish way to run a
country" and wanted "a republic—a government made up of
elected representatives". Similarly, Jefferson wrote the
Declaration because "people in the colonies were unhappy" and
"did not have a say in their government". Both men used their
writing to support independence - Paine's work "convinced
many colonists" it was time for independence, while Jefferson
wrote the document that officially declared it.

What causes BOTH Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson to take
action? Support your answer using evidence from the text.

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Closing

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DOL: Given a text,
students will
correctly make
connections to
ideas in other texts
in at least 4 of 5
questions.

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