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Grade 4 Read/Write

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October 31, 2024

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to
Independence

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Student

Teacher

● Chapter 4: Shots and Speeches

● Response Cards

● Slide Deck
● Amplify Reader- Unit 4 American

Revolution: The Road to
Independence

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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.

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Barton worked tirelessly no matter where she
found herself. Always energetic and ready to
help, she became known as the “Angel of the
Battlefield.” She had two guiding principles, or
rules, during the war. The first principle was
“unconcern for what cannot be helped.” She
would not spend time on something that could
not be improved.

Excerpt from “The Unstoppable Clara Barton” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

In the paragraph, the word guiding refers
to something that is —

A.driving Clara
B.teaching Clara
C.helping Clara
D.improving Clara

She had two guiding principles, or rules, during the
war. The first principle was “unconcern for what
cannot be helped.” She would not spend time on
something that could not be improved. The second
principle was “control under pressure.” No matter
what was happening around her, Barton stayed
calm and carried out her duties. She could sail
through even the roughest waters.

Excerpt from ““The Unstoppable Clara Barton” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

In the paragraph, the word unconcern
means -

A.not sympathetic
B.not scared
C.not bothered
D.not willing

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LO: SWBAT determine the
meaning of and use words with
affixes.

DOL:

Given an informational text, students

will correctly determine the meaning of and use
words with affixes in at least 4 of 5 questions.

Ⓢ 4.3(C) determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis‐, sOCT31ub‐, ‐ment, and ‐ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and

meter

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

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Hot Question: How
does a prefix change a
root word? A suffix?

Ⓢ 4.3(C) determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis‐, sOCT31ub‐, ‐ment, and ‐ity/ty and rsuch as auto, graph, and meter

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

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Chapter 1:
Bills to Pay

Chapter 2:
Trouble is
Brewing

Chapter 3:
The Fight

Begins

Chapter 4:
Shots and
Speeches

Knowledge Objective:

SWBAT analyze the

causes, major figures, and

consequences of the
American Revolution.

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affix
(noun)

a word element, such as a
prefix or suffix, that occurs

before or after a root or
base word to modify its

meaning

suffix
(noun)

one or more letters

placed after the root or
base word that changes
the meaning of the word

prefix
(noun)

one or more letters

placed before a root or
base word that changes
the meaning of the word

Academic Vocabulary

root

Dropdown

​

Select answer

are added to the beginning of a word or the end of the word and it changes the meaning of the word. The word unable has a ​

Select answer

and the word playful has a ​

Select answer

added to the end.

are ______ elements that can be

added _______ (as a _______ ) or

_______ (as a _______ ) a _______

word to change its __________ or

_________ in a sentence.

Write the word to

complete the definition

about “Affixes.”

meaning

suffix

word

prefix

root

after

before

root

Affixes

are ______ elements that can be

added _______ (as a _______ ) or

_______ (as a _______ ) a _______

word to change its __________ or

________ in a sentence.

Write the word to

complete the definition

about “Affixes.”

meaning

suffix

word

prefix

root

after

before

root
meaning

word

before

prefix

suffix

after

root

function

Affixes

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Affixes

base word

prefix

re-

place

suffix

-ment

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re-
(again)

place

change the

meaning
and/or the

function of a

word.

Prefixes

Prefix

Meaning

Examples

dis-

un-

trans-

re-

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the opposite
of

the opposite
of; not

across,
through

again,
back

● disconnect
● disagree

● unlucky
● unkind

● transcontinental
● transform

● reverse
● reuse

Prefixes

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dis-

un-

re-

trans-

Think of a word that has one of
these prefixes.

Use the word in a sentence!

Prefixes

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Prefixes

dis-

un-

re-

trans-

Is there a word using a prefix

in paragraph 2?

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Prefixes

The prefix un- in the word
unusual helps the reader

understand that…

un-
=

the opposite

of; not

What does the prefix un- in the word
unusual help the reader understand?

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 2, the prefix un-  in the word unusual helps the reader understand that unusual means _______________________.

• very common

• not common

• extremely common

• kind of common

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In paragraph 2, the prefix un-
in the word unusual helps the
reader understand that unusual
means _______________________.

very common

not common

extremely common

kind of common

?

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Affixes

base word

prefix

re-

place

suffix

-ment

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place
are affixes
which are

placed after
the root/base

word.

Suffixes

-ment

base word
suffix

Suffix

Meaning

Examples

-ment

-ful

-ly

-tion

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Suffixes

action or
process

full of

in a certain way
or manner

denotes an
action

● amazement
● payment

● joyful
● thoughtful

● daily
● quickly

● education
● separation

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Think of a word that has one of
these suffixes.

Use the word in a sentence!

Suffixes

-ment

-ful

-ly

-tion

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Suffixes

Is there a word using a suffix

in paragraph 1?

-ment

-ful

-ly

-tion

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The suffix -ful in the word
successful helps the reader

understand that…

=

full of

What does the suffix -ful in the word

successful help the reader understand?

Suffixes

-ful

Multiple Choice

The the suffix -ful in the word successful helps the reader understand that successful means —

• a

• b

• c

• d

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The the suffix -ful in the word
successful helps the reader
understand that successful
means —

A. full of failure
B. without success
C. full of success
D. kind of successful

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abstain

(verb)

to choose not to vote

delegate

(noun)

a person who is

chosen to speak or

act for others

levy
(verb)

to use legal authority to
demand and collect a

fine or tax

Content Vocabulary

Match

Match the correct vocabulary to its definition.

• abstain

• levy

• delegate

to choose not to vote

to use legal authority to demand a tax

a person who is chosen to speak for othe

• to choose not to vote

• to use legal authority to demand a tax

• a person who is chosen to speak for othe

Dropdown

I will ​

Select answer

from voting today because both candidates are placing a ​

Select answer

on the people. I wish there was another ​

Select answer

to vote for.

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American Revolution:
The Road to Independence

Chapter 4:
Shots and
Speeches

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read pg. 34-35

Stop and ask yourself:

●What is happening in the
text?

●Do you notice words with
prefixes or suffixes in the
text?

●Did you stop to determine the
meaning?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

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Is there a word using a suffix

in paragraph 2?

The suffix -ly in the word
originally helps the reader

understand that…

=

in a certain

way or
manner

-ly

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Is there a word using a suffix

in paragraph 2?

The suffix -ly in the word
originally helps the reader

understand that…

=

in a certain

way or
manner

-ly

Multiple Choice

The the suffix -ly in the word originally  helps the reader understand that originally  means —

• a

• b

• c

• d

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The the suffix -ly in the word
originally helps the reader
understand that originally
means —

A. original in a way
B. at the beginning of
C. like an original
D. original person

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What form of government did
Thomas Paine recommend to

replace a monarchy?

Instead of a monarchy, Thomas Paine

argued that a country should be governed

by a _________________.

Which sentence from the text supports your answer?

Multiple Choice

The the suffix -ment in the word encouragement  helps the reader understand that encouragement means —

• a

• b

• c

• d

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The the suffix -ment in the word encouragement helps
the reader understand that encouragement means —

A. a person who encourages
B. the place where encouraging happens
C. the state of being encouraged
D. the act of encouraging someone else

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read pg. 36-39

Stop and ask yourself:

●What is happening in the
text?

●Do you notice words with
prefixes or suffixes in the
text?

●Did you stop to determine the
meaning?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

1

2

3

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What does the Declaration of

Independence outline?

The Declaration of Independence
outlines…

Multiple Choice

The prefix un- in the word unacceptable helps the reader understand that unacceptable  means —

• a

• b

• c

• d

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The prefix un- in the word
unacceptable helps the reader
understand that unacceptable
means —

A. very acceptable
B. sometimes acceptable
C. kind of acceptable
D. not acceptable

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Real Life Connection:
We pop fireworks on July
4th to celebrate our
independence.

Ⓢ 4.3(C) determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis‐, sOCT31ub‐, ‐ment, and ‐ity/ty and rsuch as auto, graph, and meter

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Definition
Examples

Image
Synonym

a likely consequence of
something (noun)

The implications of what had
happened at Lexington and
Concord were far from clear in the
days following the battles.

● results
● effects
● consequences

implications

“Chapter 4: Shots and Speeches!” Vocabulary

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Definition
Examples

Image
Synonym

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constitution

“Chapter 4: Shots and Speeches!” Vocabulary
Let’s look up the word constitution and fill in the boxes with a partner.

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts. First answer PART A, then PART B. PART B must support your answer.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

PART B

Which phrase from the selection supports the answer to Part A?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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A. not fair

B. very fair

C. sometimes fair

D. kind of fair

Part A
On pg. 38, the prefix un- in
the word unfair helps the
reader understand that
unfair means —

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

A. presented a long list
B. quartered British troops
C. taken away the right
D. to declare independence

Part B
Which phrase from the
selection supports the answer
to Part A?

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Closing

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DOL: Given an
informational text,
students will
correctly determine
the meaning of
and use words
with affixes in at
least 4 of 5
questions.

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