Unit Plan-4 Grade Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing

Unit Plan- 4th grade
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Week 1
Monday:
Before Reading worksheet- have the students look at the front and back cover of
the book, have them answers the questions based on what they see.
Who is Judy Blume worksheet- have them write down what they already know
about her and what they want to find out. Have them research for five minutes or
less writing down what they learned about Judy Blume and where they got their
information.
Start reading Chapter 1- before they start reading give them the My Character
Chart so that while they are reading they can fill it out when they come across a
new character. They will write down the character's name, important facts, and
they will draw a picture when they have spare time. While they are filling it out,
talk to them about what we learned about the character and if they will be
important or not.
Have them fill out the Make Predictions worksheet, they will choose two
predictions that they think will happen in Chapter 2. After reading Chapter 2 they
will go back and see if their predictions came true or not.
Tuesday:
In order to see what the students grasped the day before, give them The Big
Winner worksheet/quiz. This will be used as an assessment tool to check
students comprehension and make sure they are ready to move on.
Before they start reading Chapter 2, hand out the Dictionary Detective sheet so
that while they are reading they can find the words in the text and look them up
with a dictionary (have a dictionary for each student).
Start reading Chapter 2 and every time they come across a vocab word, stop and
give them a chance to look up the word.
During different parts of the book, stop the students and ask them questions
about what is going on in the book to make sure they understand.
Wednesday:
Have them finish Chapter 2 if they are not already finished.

Give them the Vocabulary Study worksheet to fill out based on the vocabulary
they found and looked up. (Answer sheet is there as well)
Give them a short quiz that can be graded, it is on Chapters 1+2. It is called
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and the answer key is right behind it.
Move onto the Chapter Summary where the students will be able to write about
what happened in the chapters and their favorite parts so far. This will give them
a chance to reflect on what they have read.
With a partner, have them work on the Understanding the Story sheet. Go over
this with them as a group.
Hand out the vocabulary sheet on Chapters 1+2 and have them start studying it
for a quiz on Friday.
Thursday:
Summarize the picture. They will need to look at the picture and write down
what is happening using a few sentences. Dont have them color it now, let them
go back and color when they have free time.
On the back is a chance for them to use their imagination and facts from the
book to put themselves in Peters shoes and write a letter to his mom on why she
should let him keep the turtle. Collect this and use it as a classwork grade.
Vocabulary game for test!
o Vocabulary roll. You will need a dice for this game, Im sure we can
make one out of paper. Students will take turns and roll the dice.
Depending on what number they land on they will have to do something
with the word:
1- act it out
2- draw it
3- define it
4- rhyme
5- synonym
6- antonym
o When they roll, you will chose a word for them.
Friday:
If you did not have enough time to do the vocabulary game, go ahead and do
that before you give them the vocabulary test so that they have enough review
and understand the words.
Give them the vocabulary test!
Go through and do the review with them or let them do it with their group and go
over it with them.
Once they have finished this they will take the final quiz on Chapters 1+2.
Lesson Plan #1
Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, February 13, 2017.
SOL:
RL3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring
explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RL3.3 Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and
explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
RL 3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
distinguish literal from nonliteral language.
RL 3.6 Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the
characters.
Content Outline:
Students will begin reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, it is a chapter book that
they will be working on for 4-5 weeks depending on how long it takes. They will be
looking at the book covers and predict what they think the book will be about. They will
also learn more about Judy Blume as an author. While the are reading Chapter 1 they
will be filling out a Character Chart so they will remember who is in the book.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to make predictions about what they think will happen in
the book because it gives them a chance to use their imagination and use the pictures to
come up with an ending. It is also important for them to learn more about the characters
in the book so that they can better understand who they are and why they are important
to the book. They will also need to remember them throughout the book in order to
remember what is going on.
Objectives of Lesson:
Students will be about to use their imaginations to create a prediction for the book.
Students will be able to understand each character in the book in order to know why they
are important.
Students will be able to identify who Judy Blume is and what she is known for.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson, students will be asked to make a prediction for the book just
by looking at the front cover and reading the back cover. This will give them a chance to
use their reading comprehension strategies to anticipate what is going to happen. It will
also give them a chance to see if they were correct or not while they are reading. This
makes it more fun for them to use their imaginations and be creative when coming up
with what they think happens.
Connection:
By reading the first Chapter of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, students will start to
understand who Judy Blume is and why it is important that we know. They will also be
able to relate the book to their own lives. For example, Peter has a younger brother that
annoys him a lot and most of the students have younger siblings as well and Im sure
they can relate. Relating it back to their own lives will help them better understand what
is going on and they will be more likely to remember what the book is saying.
Instructional Strategies/Processes:
1. To begin, the students will do a Before Reading worksheet. On this worksheet
they will have to look at the front cover of the book and write about what they
think the story will be about. They will then read the back cover and write about
what they learned. For fun, they will write down if they want to read the book
based off of the two covers.
2. We will then move onto Judy Blume and they will write about what they already
know about her and what they would like to find out. They will then have a
chance to research her. They will write down what they learned about her and
where they got their information.
3. Once they begin reading Chapter 1 we will have a Character Chart that we will
refer to every time we meet a new character in the story. They will need to stop,
write down the character's name, write down important facts, and later they will
need to go back and draw a picture for them to remember. We will need to stop
and talk about each character and what we know about them so far. We can talk
about why they are important to the book or how the characters will go together.
4. Lastly, we will do a Making Predictions sheet where the students will be asked to
use what they learned in Chapter 1 to make two predictions about what might
happen in Chapter 2. They will need to use context clues and information from
the book to back up their predictions. We will go back later and see if their
predictions are correct.
Products:
Students will be doing a Before Reading sheet, who is Judy Blume, a Character Chart
(we will continue filling this out through the book), and Making predictions sheet.
Assessment:
To assess the students on what they have learned so far I will be using the predictions
sheets to see if the students are grasping what we have learned so far from chapter one.
In order to do this I will make sure that they are using context clues from the book and
information we have already talked about to make their predictions.
Closure:
Making Predictions- students will be using their imagination and information from the text
to come up with a prediction for the next chapter along with why they think it will happen.
This will give them a chance to yet again use their imagination to be creative. F time
allows we can share the predictions as a group and see if other people agree.
Homework:
No homework will be given unless students do not finish the Making Predictions
worksheet.
Materials/Equipment:
Worksheets that will be given to them before hand, pencil, highlighter, Tales of a Fourth
Grade Nothing book.
Lesson Plan #2
Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, February 14th, 2017.
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Students will be reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, a chapter book. They will be
taking a short little quiz on the people we have met so far in the book. This should just
be a review for them. They will begin reading chapter 2 in the book but while they are
reading they will be looking for certain vocabulary words that they need to know in order
to understand the text. They will also be stopping every now and then to make sure that
they comprehending what is happening in the book.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to take a short quiz on the people we have met so far so
that they know each one and can continue reading. This will help me better understand
what they are remembering and what we might need to go over a little more. Once we
begin reading, they will be given a Dictionary Detective worksheet so that they know
what words they need to be on the lookout for in the chapter.
Students will be able to identify charters in the book we have already met.
Students will be able to point out words in the text and look them up so that they
understand each one.
Students will be able to understand what is going on in the text by using what they
already know to answer questions.
Lesson Opening:
To open this lesson, we will be using a short quiz on the different characters we talked
about the day before to make sure the students remember each one. Once they have
finished the quiz we will go over the answers together as a group to make sure everyone
has the correct answers. This will not be a grade. This is just for me to see where the
students are and what they remember.
Connection:
Looking back onto what we talked about the day before will use the students
comprehension skills to come up with things they have already talked/learned about.
Knowing what they have already caught onto will help them move on to the next chapter
and understand new characters, setting, and plot.
1. In order to start out this lesson the students will be taking a short quiz that will
not be graded. This is just for me to know where the students are and what they
learned from the first chapter. They will need to finish the quiz and then we will go
over it together as a group. This is so that the students will have the correct
answers that they can look back on later and give me a chance to understand
where they are.
2. We will then begin reading chapter 2, while reading they will be looking for the
vocabulary words in the text that they were given a worksheet on. Dictionary
Detective gives the students the words they will need to find in the text and once
they find the word they will be able to look up the definition in a dictionary so that
while reading they can understand what the text is talking about.
3. While reading, students will be stopped every now and then and be given
questions about the text they have already read. This will give you a chance to
see what the students are comprehending and understanding about the chapter.
Products:
Quiz, Dictionary Detective.
Assessment:
To assess the students I will simply be asking them questions about what is going on in
the text so that I can see what the students are comprehending and what they may need
to reread.
Closure:
To close this lesson I will be using the questions about the text.
Homework:
There will be no homework.
Dictionary, Dictionary Detectives, pencil, book.
Lesson Plan #3
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Students will be finishing up chapter 2 if they have not already. Have them work with a
partner to do the Vocabulary Study sheet using the vocabulary that they looked up the
day before (answer key in packet). Students will be taking a short quiz (this will be
graded) on the first two chapters. There are nine questions on the quiz and it is not very
difficult if they have been reading and doing the activities we have been doing. They will
then move onto a Chapter Summary that they will keep in their notebooks for them to
look back on later on, it will be about chapters one and two. They will then with a partner
work on Understanding the Story worksheet but they will need to have different answers
for questions 3+4. Hand out the vocabulary in chapters 1+2 for a quiz on Friday!!
Rationale:
It is important for the students to understand what is going on in the first two chapters of
the book so that we can move on next week to the next two chapters. Once they fully
understand what is going on and the vocabulary we will be able to move on without the
students getting lost or confused.
Students will be able to understand the vocabulary from the day before and answer
questions based on what they remember.
Students will be able to understand what is going on in the first two chapters by taking a
short quiz.
Students will be able to discuss with a partner to understand the story.
Lesson Opening:
To open this lesson, we will be finishing up chapter two in order to continue doing
activities based on the chapter. They will also finish up the vocabulary words if there are
any left. This will give them a chance to catch up while also being asked questions about
what is going on.
Connection:
Looking more into the vocabulary from chapter two will help students to better
understand words that they will come across more throughout the book. This will give
them a chance to completely understand the words because they will be seeing them
later on and even in other subjects!
1. Finish Chapter 2. While reading the chapter have the students continue to fill out
the Dictionary Detective sheet with the word definitions.
2. Once they have finished, they will work with a partner on the Vocabulary Study
sheet that goes more in depth with the words they looked up throughout the
chapter.
3. They will then take a short quiz; this will be graded, on the first two chapters. This
quiz will be very simple for the students if they have been paying attention along
the way.
4. Next is the Chapter Summary that they will be finishing on their own without a
partner. This is asking the students to write down what happened in the chapters
and words they learned. This is something that they will be keeping in their
notebooks so that they can look back on it later when we move on.
5. Understanding the Story will be done with a partner but the students will need to
have different answers for the bottom two questions. They may discuss the
answers with each other but when they write them down they should not have
the exact same answers. Collect this to read over. (if you are running behind you
can skip this sheet)
6. Hand out the Vocabulary for chapters 1+2 because there will be a quiz on Friday!
If you have time, read over each one with them.
Products:
Vocabulary Study, Quiz, Chapter Summary, Understanding the Story, Vocabulary.
Assessment:
To assess the students they will be taking a short quiz so that I can see where they are
and what they know.
Closure:
To close the lesson we will be going over the vocabulary for chapters 1+2 and look over
them so that they can take a test on them Friday.
Homework:
Understanding the Story if they did not finish, study vocabulary words for test!
Dictionary, pencil, book.
Lesson Plan #4
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Students will be looking at a picture from the book, they will then in a couple sentences
write about what is happening. They will also be writing Peters mom a letter using
context clues and information from the book to persuade her to keep his pet turtle. They
will also play a vocabulary game in order to help them study for their test on Friday.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to understand what is going on in the book because in
order to move onto the next thing, they will need to understand what is already going on
and the vocabulary we have already seen/looked at.
Students will be able to examine a picture and write about what is going on.
Students will be able to pretend they are a character in the book and write a letter to
another character.
Students will be able to understand long and short vowels.
Lesson Opening:
To open this lesson the students will be given a picture to examine and write about. They
will need to use information from their books to accurately describe what is going on. We
will then talk as a group about what they wrote.
Connection:
Learning how to examine a picture will teach the children how to use what they already
know, look at something, and use that information to talk or write about what is going on.
They will also be able to use information they already know from the book to pretend
they are Peter and write a letter to his mom.
1. Lesson Opener- the students will be given a picture of something that has
already happened in the book. They will look at the picture and describe using
full sentences what is going on in the picture. We will go around and talk about
these. They do not need to color them at this time, they can do that on their own
time.
2. Next they will be pretending that they are Pater, they will write a letter to his mom
persuading her to let him keep his pet turtle. For this they will need to use
information from the book.
3. We will briefly go over long and short vowels to make sure that they understand
each. If they are getting it, they will need to finish this for homework.
4. We will then be playing a vocabulary game called Vocabulary Roll. For this
game we will need a dice. Students will take turns rolling the dice. Depending on
what number they land on they will have to do something with the word:
1- act it out
2- draw it
3- define it
4- rhyme
5- synonym
6- antonym
o When they roll, you will choose a word for them.
Products:
Summarizing the picture, a letter where they pretend to be Peter, short and long vowel
worksheets, and Vocabulary game.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students, we will be playing a game so that I can see where the
students are at with their studying. This will also give them a chance to study more in
depth.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will be playing a game using the vocabulary words that
they have a quiz on the next day. It will be a roll the dice game where the students will
take turns rolling the dice and depending on what number the land on depends on what
they will have to do with the word given to them.
Homework:
Short and Long vowels worksheets, front page only.
Pencil, book.
Lesson Plan #5
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Students will be doing review for their vocabulary quiz and take the quiz to the best of
their ability. They will also do a short review as a group in order to study for their chapter
quiz. This will give them enough review to understand what has already happened in
order for them to do very well on their quiz.
Rationale:
It is very important for the students to understand what has already happened in
chapters one and two so that as a group we can move on to the next two chapter next
week. They will be able to already understand vocabulary we have already seen and
understand the setting and plot.
Students will be able to understand important vocabulary from the book.
Students will be able to fill out a review sheet preparing them for a quiz.
Students will be able to use information we have already gone over to take a quiz to the
best of their ability.
Lesson Opening:
If there was not enough time for the vocabulary quiz review game, do this now. Or, if you
think the students need more practice before they take the test you may play again.
Connection:
By taking the vocabulary test I will be able to see what words the students are picking up
on and what words they may need more time to work on. Doing the review with partners
will also give them a chance to look back over what we have done in order to get them
ready for their quiz.
1. Students will be doing a vocabulary review/game to help them freshen up on
their words in order to do well on their quiz.
2. We will then as a group fill out a review sheet that will really help them
understand and study for their chapter quiz.
3. Students will finish by taking a quiz on the first two chapters so that next week we
can move on.
Products:
Dice and vocabulary game is needed, vocabulary quiz, Review, Quiz on chapters 1+2.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students and make sure that they understand what's going on in
the book so far I will be using the short quiz on chapters one and two. This will be
graded and I will use this to see where my students are.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson, they will be taking one final quiz on chapters 1 and 2 of the
book. This will be graded so students will need to work alone and take their time.
Homework:
There will be no homework given.
Pencil, book.
Week 2
Monday:
Start reading Chapter 3
o Hand out Dictionary Detective worksheet for Chapters 3-4, when they find
a word on the sheet they will need to stop and find it in the dictionary.
Story Setting worksheet; spend some time on setting and where the story is
taking place.
Finish Chapter 3
Tuesday:
Start reading Chapter 4
Stop at page 30 and talk about the vocabulary you have seen so far
Do the Vocabulary Study worksheet
Continue reading Chapter 4, if you do not finish have them finish it for homework
Wednesday:
Have them do the Understanding the Story worksheet by themselves
Have a discussion on Chapter 4 (new characters, what happened, words they did
not know)
Give them the summarize the picture worksheet and have them write a
paragraph about what is happening in the picture using details from the book.
Thursday:
Students will have a quiz today on Chapters 3+4 (have a discussion before hand
to refresh their memory on what we went over on Wednesday)
Do the Antonym worksheet in partners
Begin reading Chapter 5
Hand out the Dictionary Detective worksheet and when they come across a
word, have them look it up.
Friday:
Vocabulary Quiz from Chapters 3+4 (play review game if needed)
Finish Chapter 5 (if they do not finish, have them do it over the weekend)
Lesson Plan #6
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today students will be reading Chapter 3 and filling out a Dictionary Detective worksheet
where they will be finding certain words in the text and looking them up. We will then do
a story setting worksheet where we will be talking about the setting of the book so they
can understand what setting is.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to find different vocabulary words throughout the reading
because most of the words they are looking for are words they do not know. By finding
them and looking them up it is giving the students a chance to fully comprehend what is
happening in the book. The setting is another very important component so that they can
pick out the setting for every book they read in the future.
Students will be able to come across new characters and understand their importance to
the book.
Students will be able to identify new vocabulary in the text and find its meaning.
Students will be able to finish a chapter and comprehend what happened.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will do a recap of what happened in chapters 1+2 by
having a discussion on what happened, who are characters are so far, and some of the
vocabulary we learned.
Connection:
Reading the third chapter of the book will help my students better understand some of
the events that have already taken place in the book so far. We will also be relating the
book back to their own lives where we will talk a little bit about siblings and how they can
relate their own siblings to Fudge.
1. We will begin reading Chapter 3
2. While reading, they will be looking for vocabulary words on their sheets, once
they come across them they will be looking them up in the dictionary and writing
down the definition.
3. Half way through the chapter we will be stopping and filling out a Story Setting
sheet where we will then talk about setting and pick it out in the book.
4. Finish chapter 3
Products:
Dictionary Detectives, Story Setting, Chapter 3.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students I will be asking them discussion questions so that I can
see where they are and what they have comprehended so far in the book.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will be finishing the third chapter in our book. If we have
time when we finish we will go back and look over the vocabulary we have already
discovered and talk about each word we have found.
Homework:
No homework will be given if we finish Chapter 3.
Dictionary Detective, Story Setting, pencil, book.
Lesson Plan #7
Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, February 21st, 2017.
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today students will be starting Chapter 4 in their books and stopping at page 30 to go
over the vocabulary they have seen so far. They will then do the Vocabulary worksheet
where they will use the vocabulary words from the text that they looked up. We will then
finish reading chapter 4 if we have time.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to understand the vocabulary in the chapters they are
reading so that they can better comprehend what is going on in the book. By looking up
the words themselves, this gives them a chance to understand the word ad if needed
they can ask for more description.
Students will be able to identify vocabulary words in their books and look them up.
Students will full comprehend vocabulary words by taking a quiz on them.
Students will be able to comprehend the next chapter and connect it to previous ones.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will have a brief discussion on what happened in Chapter
3 the day before. This will give them a chance to get thinking about the book again and
refresh on what has already happened so far.
Connection:
Reading the fourth chapter of the book will give them a chance to comprehend what
happened in the third chapter and give the students a chance to start piecing together
the book. We will also have a chance to relate the book to their own lives depending on
what is going on in the book.
1. Have a brief discussion on chapter 3 and what happened
2. Start reading chapter 4
3. Stop at page 30 and talk about the vocabulary we have seen so far and go over
each word
4. Do the vocabulary study worksheet, this will give the students a chance to reflect
on the words they have learned
5. Continue reading chapter 4
Products:
Chapter 4, Dictionary Detective, Vocabulary worksheet.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students I will be using the Vocabulary Study worksheet that they
will be doing by themselves. I will collect this and look it over to make sure they
understand their vocabulary words because we will have a test on them on Friday.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will finish chapter 4 is time permits. If we finish we will
talk about what happened in the chapter. If not we will stop where we are and they will
need to finish reading for homework.
Homework:
If we do not finish chapter 4, they will need to finish reading it.
Chapter 4, Dictionary Detective, Vocabulary worksheet, pencil, book.
Lesson Plan #8
Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, February 22nd, 2017.
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today the students will be filling out an Understanding the Story worksheet that is based
on the two chapters we have read so far this week. They will also be having an in depth
discussion about chapter four since they had to finish it for homework. This way I can
see what they learned/grasped from the chapter. Then they will summarize the picture,
this is a worksheet where they will be looking at a picture of something that happened in
chapter 4 and they will have to summarize what is happening by using details from the
book.
Rationale:
It is important for students to understand what is going on in chapters 3+4 so that we
can continue reading the next chapter. In order to make sure they are comprehending so
that we can move on we will be having a discussion based on what happened in chapter
4 and what has happened so far in the book.
Students will be able to understand the story by answering questions based on the
chapter.
Students will be able to have an in depth discussion about chapter four.
Students will be able to summarize a picture based on chapter four.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson I will ask the students what they thought about the rest of
chapter 4. Since they read the rest at home we will talk about it a little to make sure they
read what they should have remembered from the chapter.
Connection:
Having a discussion on the fourth chapter will give the students a better sense of what is
going on in the book and help them comprehend what has happened so far. It will help
them start to pull the first half of the book together and talk about the events happening
so far.
1. Opening- we will talk about the rest of chapter 4 that had to read for homework.
2. We will do an Understanding the Story worksheet where the students will answer
questions based on the third and fourth chapters of the book. They can use this
to look back on when needed.
3. We will then have a full discussion on what happened in the fourth chapter of the
book. We will talk about new characters, what happened, and even new words
they may have discovered.
4. They will then look at a picture from the chapter and summarize it in a paragraph.
They will need to use details from the book and what they remember to back up
their paragraph.
Products:
Understanding the story worksheet and Summarize the picture worksheet.
Assessment:
To assess the students I will be using the discussion, this gives me a chance to see
where the students are at and see what they are grasping from the book so far.
Closure:
To close the lesson we will talk together about what is happening in the picture and give
them a chance to share what they wrote.
Homework:
Students will not have any homework tonight.
Understanding the Story, Summarize the picture, book, pencil.
Lesson Plan #9
Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, February 23rd, 2017.
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today students will be taking a quiz on chapters 3+4. They will then move onto an
Antonym worksheet to refresh and perfect this skill. We will then continue reading
stopping along the way for vocabulary words we find.
Rationale:
It is important for students to take a quiz so that I can see where they are and what we
may need to spend more time on before the book is over. It is also important for us to
continue reading so that my students can continue to make connections and learn more
about the characters.
Students will be able to use what they have learned so far to take a quiz on chapters
3+4.
Students will be able to figure out Antonyms and fill out a sheet based on them.
Students will be able to continue reading and finding vocabulary words they need to
know.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will have a little review on what we did yesterday and talk
about chapters 3+4 to prepare for our quiz.
Connection:
Having the students take a quiz on the chapters we have read this week will show me
what they have learned so far and what they might not have grasped onto enough. This
will help me see where they are. We will also begin reading the next chapter and
continue to relate the book to ourselves and those around us.
1. Opening- a discussion on chapters 3+4 to review for the quiz
2. Students will be taking the quiz
3. We will do an Antonym worksheet so we can review what an Antonym is and use
different sentences from our book to help us refresh.
4. We will then begin reading chapter 5
5. While reading, we will be on the lookout for our vocabulary words and when we
find one we will stop and look it up!
Products:
Quiz, Antonym worksheet, dictionary detective worksheet.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students on chapter 3+4, we will be taking a short quiz.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will be starting to read chapter 5 and making predictions
on our own about what we think will happen in the rest of this chapter. We will then see if
we are correct the next day when we continue reading!
Homework:
Students will need to study their vocabulary words for a test tomorrow.
Quiz, Antonym worksheet, dictionary, book, pencil.
Lesson Plan #10
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
For this lesson students will be taking a vocabulary quiz to see what words they know
and what words they may need more work with. We will then keep moving along by
reading chapter five in the book stopping along the way to discuss and ask
comprehension questions.
Rationale:
It is important for students to understand the vocabulary in the book because without it
they will not be able to understand what the book is saying. By spending more time on
the vocabulary the students will better understand the words they will continue to see in
their future.
Students will be able to take a quiz based on the vocabulary words we have discussed
all week.
Students will be able to continue reading the next chapter while connecting it back to the
previous chapters.
Students will be able to discuss as a group what is happening in the book.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will play a little review game with our vocabulary words.
They will play the headband game for five minutes and then we will take our quiz.
Connection:
Having the students take a vocabulary quiz will show me what words they understand
and what words we still need to work on for their future reading skills. We will also be
reading chapter five so I can see how well the students connect what's happening in the
chapter to what has already happened.
1. Opening- Headband game, students will have to give the definition, antonym, or
act out the word and the other student must guess what word they have on their
forehead.
2. We will take our vocabulary quiz.
3. Begin reading chapter 5, stopping along the way for vocabulary words and
discussion questions.
Products:
Vocabulary quiz, review game, chapter 5.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students on the vocabulary words we have talk about this week
they will be taking a quiz on them.
Closure:
To close this lesson we will try and finish chapter 5, if not they will need to finish it for
homework. We will stop and talk about what is going on throughout the chapter.
Homework:
Finish reading chapter 5.
Vocabulary quiz, review game, book, pencil.
Week 3
Monday:
Start Chapter 6
Have students finish the Dictionary Detective worksheet so that they can find
their vocabulary words while reading the chapter.
Have students finish Chapter 6 for homework
Tuesday:
Finish Chapter 6- Have a group discussion on what they read for homework last
night and what happened. Talk about new characters and events that happened
in the chapter.
Give them the Vocabulary Study worksheet that they need to complete on their
own.
Understanding the Story worksheet that they may do together as a group in order
to come up with the correct answers.
Give them the Chapter Summary worksheet that they can do on their own in
order to help them study for their test tomorrow.
Homework: Study for vocabulary quiz
Wednesday:
Summarize the picture.
Take a quiz on chapters 5+6
Play a vocabulary game with the vocabulary words from this week
Homework: Cause/effect worksheet
Thursday:
Vocabulary Quiz
Start chapter 7
Give them the Dictionary Detective worksheet to fill out while they are reading
Read as much of Chapter 7 as you can, have them finish the chapter for
homework.
Friday:
Have a group discussion on what happened in chapter 7 along with characters
and big events
Do a pros/cons activity where the students will be making a list of positive and
negative effects that different modes of transportation have on our environment.
Once they have done this they will work together to design a new form of
transportation that is better for the environment and draw a picture. They will then
share it.
Lesson Plan #11

SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
For this lesson, the students will be starting chapter 6 and finishing the Dictionary
Detective worksheet while they are reading. They will need to find all of the words from
the chapter and begin to study them. We will read as much of chapter 6 as we can, the
rest will be for homework if not finished.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to begin and finish chapter 6 because we need to finish
our vocabulary words for this week so that the students may begin studying for their
quiz. It is also a good thing for them to finish this chapter so that they can continue to
understand the plot and meaning of the chapter and how it connects to the rest of the
book.
Students will be able to identify vocabulary words throughout the chapter and their
meanings.
Students will be able to connect the vocabulary words to what is happening in the book.
Students will be able to make connection to previous chapters.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will have a discussion about what happened last week in
chapter 5 along with new characters we met and new vocabulary we have seen so far.
Connection:
Having the students begin the next chapter will help them piece the book together even
more. It will give them a chance to make predictions about what will happen next and
see if their predictions are correct. It will also give them a chance to see what will
happen next and how they can relate the book to their own personal lives.
1. Lesson Opener- we will have a discussion about what we read in chapter 5 last
week and the vocabulary words that we learned/had a quiz on.
2. We will begin reading chapter 6 and stop when we come across one of our
vocabulary words. They will look the word up in the dictionary and we will talk
about it and I will give them examples.
3. Depending on how far we get, the students will have to finish chapter 6 for
homework.
Products:
Dictionary Detective worksheet
Assessment:
In order to assess my students, I will stop every now and then when certain things
happen in the chapter and give the students a chance to reflect on what they have read
so far and the vocabulary we have done so far.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will talk about what we have read so far and what they
think will happen in the rest of the chapter that they will read for homework.
Homework:
Students will need to finish chapter 6 for homework.
Pencil, dictionary, dictionary detective sheet, book.
Lesson Plan #12
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today we will be doing quite a bit on chapters 5+6. To start they will do a review sheet
on the vocabulary words they saw to make sure they understand each one and its
meaning. We will then move on to the understanding the story worksheet that they will
complete as a group. Then they will move on to the chapter summary worksheet that
they will do alone so that I can see what they took away from the story and give them
something they can look back on to study.
Rationale:
It is important for us to go back and look at chapters 5+6 so that I can see what the
students learned and remembered from the chapters and what we may need to talk
about a little more. It will also give them a chance to reflect on what they learned and
record all of that information for their quizzes this week.
Students will be able to reflect on the text and have a discussion on what has happened.
Students will be able to understand what happened in the past two chapters and connect
it to the rest of the book.
Students will be able to complete a worksheet that they may use later on the study.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson I will have the students talk to me about what happened in
the rest of chapter 6 that they read for homework. This will give them a chance to reflect
on their reading and give me examples of what happened in the book.
Connection:
Having the students reflect on the last two chapters we have read will give them a
chance to think about what is going on in our book and what may happen next. It will
also give them a chance to reflect on what we have seen so far and begin to piece the
book together.
1. Lesson Opener- we will have a chance to talk about what the students finished
reading in chapter 6 and talk about what ended up happening and how it has
affected what we have already read so far.
2. We will then do a vocabulary study where the students will look at their
vocabulary words and match them with their synonyms and they will read a
sentence and choose the best word that fits in the sentence. This will give them a
chance to be more exposed to their words and help them study.
3. We will then move on to the Understanding the Story worksheet where the
students will work together in groups and answer two multiple choice questions
and then two short answer questions based on what happened in the chapters
and the students will need to answer in complete sentences.
4. They will then move on and do the Chapter Summary worksheet that they will
hold onto in order to study for later and look back at if they need to. This will give
them a chance to write down what happened in the chapters and talk about their
favorite part.
Products:
Dictionary Detective worksheet, Vocabulary Study, Understanding the story, Chapter
Summary.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students on what happened in chapters 5+6, I will be having them
do a vocabulary study worksheet that will be used for a grade. I will then have them do
an understanding the story worksheet with their group so that they can work together
and talk about what happened in the two chapters. I will then have them working on a
Chapter Summary by themselves so that they have something to look back on and
remember what happened in these chapters.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will go over the chapter summary worksheet that they did
alone and talk about what they learned in these two chapters and talk about the
important things they should have taken away from the chapters.
Homework:
Students will need to study for their vocabulary quiz Thursday. Study for chapter quiz
tomorrow.
Dictionary, book, pencil, Dictionary Detective Worksheet.
Lesson Plan #13

Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, March 1st, 2017.
SOL:
characters.
RL4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says
explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RL4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on
specific details in the text (ex. a characters thoughts, words, or actions).
Content Outline:
Today in reading group we will be summarizing the picture where students will be given
a picture from a scene in the book and they will need to write three-four sentences
explaining what is going on using details from the book. We will then be taking a quiz
based on chapters 5+6 that we focused on yesterday. Next we will play a vocabulary
game on our words we have learned from the two chapters so that they are ready for
their quiz tomorrow.
Rationale:
It is important for students to be able to look at a picture from a scene in the book and
summarize what is going on because this helps show me that they really are
understanding and remembering what is going on in the chapters. It is also important for
them to understand the chapters because the quiz they will be taking is on these
chapters.
Students will be able to look at a scene from the book and summarize what is
happening.
Students will be able to reflect on what they have learned and take a quiz on chapter
5+6.
Students will be able to complete a cause and effect worksheet based on what we have
learned so far.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will be talk about different things that happened in these
chapters that really stood out to us and then we will summarize the picture using
complete sentences.
Connection:
Having the students reflect on chapters 5+6 is giving them a chance to think about what
is going on in the book and how the events that occurred in the chapters connect to what
has already happened in the book thus far. It is also giving us a chance to look deeper
into our characters.
1. Lesson Opener- we will have a discussion about the big things that have
happened in these two chapters.
2. Students will complete a summarize the picture worksheet where I will be giving
them a picture of a scene from the two chapters and they will write a paragraph
in complete sentences telling me what is going on in the picture based off of what
happened in the book. They will need to use details from the book.
3. We will then move on and take our quiz on chapters 5+6.
4. We will play a vocabulary game in order for the students to begin studying for
their quiz tomorrow.
5. Hand out cause/effect worksheet that will need to be completed for homework.
Talk about what I want to see them do for this worksheet.
Products:
Summarize the picture worksheet, quiz on chapters 5+6, cause/effect worksheet.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students I will be having them look at a picture from a scene in the
book and write a paragraph about what is going on in the picture using details from the
book. I will then assess them another time by giving them a quiz on chapters 5+6 to see
what they learned from the chapters.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will be playing a game with our vocabulary words in
order to help them study and make sure that they understand each word so that when
they are studying they know what definition that need to know.
Homework:
For homework students need to study for their vocabulary test that is tomorrow.
Cause/effect worksheet.
Summarize the picture, quiz, book, pencil.
Lesson Plan #14

Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, March 2nd, 2017.
SOL:
characters.
specific details in the text (eg. a characters thoughts, words, or actions).
Content Outline:
Today we will be starting chapter 7 and going over the important things that are going on
so far in the chapter. We will also be stopping here and there when we come across out
vocabulary words and looking them up. Students will take a vocabulary quiz.
Rationale:
It is very important for us to continue reading and start on chapter 7 so that we can again
continue to connect the chapters together and give us a chance to look more in depth to
our characters and how they are feeling throughout the chapter.
Students will be able to begin chapter 7 and identify new vocabulary and characters
feelings.
Students will be able to understand what is going on when we stop and have
discussions.
Lesson Opening:
Vocabulary quiz first. In order to open this lesson we will look at the title of chapter 7 and
I will have the students write down on an index card a prediction for the chapter and at
the end we will go back and see if they were correct.
Connection:
Having the students make a prediction for the upcoming chapter will give them a chance
to reflect on everything that has happened so far. It will also give them a chance to look
at The Flying Train Committee and think about the characters and who might be
involved.
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Lesson Opener- I will give the students an index card and have them make a
prediction for the chapter. They will hold onto this card until we are finished with
the chapter.
3. Dictionary Detective worksheet will be filled out while we are reading. Everytime
we come across one of our words they will need to look it up in the dictionary and
write down the definition.
4. We will stop here and there to have discussions about what is happening.
5. Students will need to finish the chapter for homework.
Products:
Dictionary Detective worksheet on chapter 7.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students, we will be stopping throughout the chapter and have
short little discussions on what is going on, who our characters are, and what the
characters are doing. For example, we will talk about how the characters are feeling and
if they are happy, upset, or mad in the chapter. Students will also have a quiz on
vocabulary from the previous two chapters.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will stop where we are in chapter 7 and we will have a
quick little discussion on what we have seen/learned so far.
Homework:
Finish Chapter 7 for homework.
Dictionary Detective, book, dictionary, pencil.
Lesson Plan #15

Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, March 3rd, 2017.
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today in our lesson we will be having a in depth discussion on chapter 7 including
characters, setting, modes of transportation, and big events. Students will then be
making a pros/cons chart where we will be writing down the positive and negative effects
of different modes of transportation. They will then come up with their own new mode of
transportation that they will create and share with the group.
Rationale:
It is important for us to continue having in depth discussion on the chapters we are
reading so that we can talk about things that may have been confusing to students or
vocabulary words they need more help on. It is also important that they understand the
positive and negative impacts of transportation in our society today because this is
something they will see more of in their future.
Students will be able to understand what happened in chapter 7 and have a lengthy
discussion.
Students will be able to identify positive and negative effects that different modes of
transportation have on our environment.
Students will be able to use their imagination to come up with a new form of
transportation.
Lesson Opening:
In order to begin the lesson we will be having a full in depth discussion about chapter 7
including new characters/new things we have learned about our characters and the big
events that happened in the chapter.
Connection:
Looking more into chapter 7 will give the students a chance to connect the chapter to the
rest of the book that we have already read. They will then be able to better understand
what was going on in the chapter and the vocabulary that is important for them to know.
1. Lesson Opener- We will have a very in depth discussion on chapter 7 where we
will talk about characters, setting, and vocabulary. This will give them a chance to
talk about things that are confusing and things they want to talk more about.
2. We will be making a pros/cons chart where the students will be making a list of
positive and negative effects of different modes of transportation and their effects
of our society today.
3. Students will then be able to create their own form of transportation that is better
for the environment and they will be able to share it with the group.
Products:
Discussion of chapter 7 and a pros/cons activity.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students on chapter 7, I will focus on the transportation that is
talked about in the chapter. Students will have to write positive and negative effects that
different modes of transportation have on the environment. They will then need to come
up with their own form of transportation that is better for the earth.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson the students will be sharing the new form of transportation
that they came up with and how it is better for the environment.
Homework:
For homework over the weekend I will be having students read chapter 8. On Monday
we will come back together and reread the chapter together in order to go over
vocabulary and things that happened in the chapter.
Book, worksheets from this week, pencil, construction paper, marker.

Week 4
Monday:
Read Chapter 8- finish Dictionary Detective worksheet while reading.
Read all of chapter 8 (if needed have them finish for homework.)
Tuesday:
Have a very quick discussion on chapter 8, things that happened and new people
we met.
Do Vocabulary Study worksheet that the students can study for their vocabulary
quiz tomorrow.
Have the students take a quiz on chapters 7+8.
Begin reading Chapter 9-finish for homework.
Wednesday:
Vocabulary Quiz on chapters 7+8
Begin reading chapter 10 (finish)- Dictionary Detective (look up words)
Do vocabulary study worksheet
HW: Students need to study for chapter quiz and vocabulary quiz tomorrow/
picture summary.
Thursday:
Chapter quiz and vocabulary quiz
Do a chart on Peter- when he was angry, jealous, embarrassed, excited, nervous
and responsible.
Start character analysis- each student will create their own Peter and Fudge
using construction paper. They will make them look how they pictured them and
once they are finished they will write different words around their character
describing who they are.
Friday:
TEST!
Have them finish their character analysis and share with the group once they are
finished.
Lesson Plan #16

Reading/Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, 8:15-9:00, March 6th, 2017.
SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today we will be reading chapter 8 and while we are reading we will be finishing our
Dictionary Detective worksheet so that the students know and understand their
vocabulary words. If the students do not finish the chapter in class they will need to finish
reading for homework.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to read chapter 8 because it gives them a chance to really
start putting the book together and they can see what other events will be occurring in
the chapter. They will be able to learn more about the characters and the things they do
along with the major events that are happening.
Students will be able to think back to previous chapters to better understand what might
happen next.
Students will be able to recognize their vocabulary words in the text.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will talk about predictions that we have for the chapter
and talk about the previous chapter and look at the different events that happened and
see if there is a pattern going on. This will also give them a chance to think back on
previous chapters.
Connection:
Beginning to read chapter 8 in our book will give the students a chance to connect this
chapter with previous ones. They will be able to see what their characters do next and
how Peter and Fudges relationship grows in a positive or negative way.
1. Lesson Opener- make predictions for the chapter and then talk about the
previous chapter and the different events that happened. This will also give them
a chance to think back on previous chapters.
2. We will begin reading chapter 8 but first we will look and see what vocabulary
words we still have left to find.
3. Read as much as chapter 8 as you can, if you do not finish have them finish it for
homework.
Products:
Dictionary Detective worksheet.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students we will be having a short discussion about different
things going on in the chapter. We will stop at certain points so I can see if they
understand what is going on and I will stop at certain words to make sure they
understand them.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will stop reading and talk about what might happen at the
end of the chapter and at home when they are reading they will see if they were correct
or not.
Homework:
Students will need to finish the chapter is we run out of time.
Dictionary, book, pencil.
Lesson Plan #17

SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today the students will be having a quick discussion on what happened in the rest of
chapter 8. We will then do a Vocabulary study worksheet that will give the students a
chance to study for their vocabulary test. We will then do a quiz on chapters 7+8 so that
we can move onto the next chapter. We will then start on chapter 9 and our Dictionary
Detective worksheet. If not finished, it will need to be done for homework.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to do a worksheet using their vocabulary words so that
they have a chance to study them before they take their quiz. It is also important for
them to take a quick quiz on the last two chapters we have read so that I can see what
they understood from the chapter and what we might want to talk about a little more.
Students will be able to fully understand chapter 8.
Students will be able to understand their vocabulary words and be able to use them in a
sentence.
Students will be able to answer questions based on the two chapters we read last.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will be having a quick discussion on chapter 8 including
our characters and events that occurred. This will give them a chance to ask questions
that they might have from reading the rest of the chapter last night.
Connection:
Doing a worksheet using our vocabulary words will give the students a chance to
connect back to the text and understand how the words were used and how they can
use them in a different sentence. We will also be taking a quiz on chapters 7+8 so that
the students can use their knowledge of the book to answer questions.
1. To begin this lesson we will be having a discussion on the rest of chapter 8 that
hey students had to read for homework last night. This will also give them a
chance to ask questions that they may have from the chapter.
2. We will then move on and do a Vocabulary study worksheet that will show me
what the students understand about their vocabulary words and what ones we
may need to focus on more.
3. Once they have finished their vocabulary worksheet, we will be taking a quiz on
chapters 7+8 in order for us to move on to the next chapter.
4. We will begin reading chapter 9 and finish as much as we can while doing our
Dictionary Detective worksheet.
5. Have students finish chapter 9 for homework.
Products:
Vocabulary Study, quiz on 7+8.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students I will be having them do a Vocabulary study where they
will be answering different questions about their vocabulary words. I will then be giving
them a quiz on chapters 7+8 so that I can see what they grasped from the chapter.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will be starting chapter 9 and getting through as much as
we can so that we can finish the book this week.
Homework:
Students will need to finish chapter 9 for homework.
Dictionary, book, pencil, Vocabulary study, quiz.
Lesson Plan #18

SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
For todays lesson the students will be taking a vocabulary quiz on chapter 7+8 words.
We will then begin reading chapter 10 and fill out our dictionary detective worksheet with
our new vocabulary words on it. Once finished we will do a vocabulary study worksheet
on our new words together.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to take a vocabulary quiz so that they can understand
their words from the chapter so that when they reread later on they can understand the
words in context. It is also important for us to keep reading so that we can finish the
book and start putting the whole thing together.
Students should be able to understand their vocabulary words enough to take a quiz on
them.
Students should be able to understand all of the previous chapters in order for us to
finish the book.
Students should be able to find their vocabulary words in the text and understand what
each one means.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will play a quick and short vocabulary game so that the
students have another chance to study before they take their quiz.
Connection:
By taking a vocabulary quiz the students will be able to connect the the words we have
seen in the past two chapters and connect them to the questions on the test. They will
be able to understand the words in a different context.
1. To start out we will be playing a quick review game on the vocabulary words we
have a quiz on today.
2. They will take their vocabulary quiz.
3. We will then begin reading chapter 10 and hopefully finish it today. If not they will
need to finish for homework.
4. If they finish we will be doing a vocabulary study worksheet with their new words
from chapters 9+10.
5. Students need to study for the quizzes they have tomorrow and they will need to
complete a summarize the picture worksheet.
Products:
Vocabulary quiz, dictionary detective for chapter 9+10, vocabulary study worksheet.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students they will be taking a vocabulary quiz so that I can see
what words they may still need help with.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will be doing a vocabulary study worksheet so that the
students can begin to understand their new words in order for us to work with them more
before we take our quiz. If time permits we may play a game with them.
Homework:
For homework students will need to study for a quiz that they will take tomorrow on the
last two chapters and their vocabulary words from chapters 9+10. They will also need to
complete a summarize the picture worksheet where they will look at a picture from
chapter 10 and write a paragraph explaining what is happening in the picture.
Book, pencil, dictionary.
Lesson Plan #19

SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today the students will be taking two quizzes, one will be a vocabulary quiz and the
other will be a chapter quiz for chapters 9+10. We will then do a chart on Peter where
we will write down when Peter was angry, jealous, embarrassed, excited, nervous, and
responsible. Then we will start a character analysis where they will either choose Fudge
or Peter and create that character.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to take their vocabulary and chapter quiz because we
have reached the end of the book and this is where the students put everything together.
They will be able to look at the main characters more in depth and come up with reasons
why Peter was feeling certain emotions in the book. It is also important for them to
create the character so that they can understand them and write about them.
Students will be able to understand how the book ended so that they can take a quiz on
the information.
Students will be able to identify different emotions that Peter was feeling throughout the
book.
Students will be able to create a main character from the book and write down words to
describe them.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson we will play a quick vocabulary game to get the students
going and thinking about their vocabulary words.
Connection:
Taking our vocabulary and chapter quiz will give the students a chance to connect and
tie the book altogether. They will be able to understand why things in the book
happened. They will also be able to think about the main character and come up with
descriptions for his emotions throughout the book. Lastly, they will be able to recreate a
character from the book based on the descriptions given.
1. In order to start our lesson we will be playing a quick vocabulary game to get the
students going and refresh them on their words before their quiz.
2. The students will start by taking their vocabulary quiz and once they are finished I
will be giving them their chapter quiz.
3. Once they are finished with their quizzes, we will be making a chart about Peter
describing different scenarios in the book when Peter was angry, jealous,
embarrassed, excited, nervous, and responsible. This will give them a chance to
look more in depth to the main character and understand the different emotions
he had throughout the book.
4. Next, we will be starting a character analysis that they will finish up tomorrow.
They will be using construction paper in order to create either Fudge or Peter
from the book. They will make them look how they think they are pictured after
reading our book. They will then write down different descriptions about their
character all around it. For example, brown hair, blue eyes, short, loves turtles.
Products:
Students will be doing a vocabulary and chapter quiz, a chart on Peter, and a character
analysis.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students they will be taking be taking a chapter quiz and a
vocabulary quiz. They will also be filling out a chart on Peter describing when he was
angry, jealous, embarrassed, excited, nervous, and responsible.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson we will be working on a character analysis where the
students will either be creating Fudge or Peter. They will make their character out of
construction paper and create it however they think their character looks. They will then
put words around their character describing them such as their age, hair color, and
things they did in the book.
Homework:
For homework the students will need to study for their test tomorrow. This is on the
whole book so the students will need to look over all of the worksheets we have done so
far.
Chart, marker, pencil, construction paper, book.
Lesson Plan #20

SOL:
characters.
Content Outline:
Today in our lesson the students will be taking a test based off of the whole book. It will
contain information on it from every single chapter. They will then be finishing their
character analysis where they will have to create a character (Peter or Fudge) and write
down describing words around it.
Rationale:
It is important for the students to take a test on the whole book because it gives me a
chance to see what they took away from the book and maybe some things they did not
quite understand. It is also important for them to comprehend what happened throughout
the story and think back to different events to come up with their answers. Creating a
character is also important because they have a chance to take what they learned about
a character and put it into play.
Students will be able to use their understanding of the whole book to take a test.
Students will be able to create a main character from the book using the knowledge they
have.
Students will be able to share their character analysis with the group and explain why
they made their character and what describing words they chose.
Lesson Opening:
In order to open this lesson I am going to have a discussion with my students where I
will ask them different questions and have them tell me certain things that they might see
on the test so that they can continue to study while getting into testing mode.
Connection:
Taking a test on the whole book will allow the students to take what the learned the past
four weeks and put it all together. It is giving them a chance to connect the whole book
together chapter by chapter and on the different events that happened.
1. To start we will have a group discussion on the whole book and talk about things
that happened all throughout so that the students have a chance to study before
they take the final test. This will also give them a chance to ask questions if
needed or have me make any clarifications.
2. Once they have finished with the test, they will continue working on their
character analysis that needs to be complete before they leave. They need to
finish creating their character along with its descriptions.
3. Lastly, they will be sharing their finished products with the group so that we can
see what they made and they can have a chance to share what they created.
They can also tell us what scene from the book they went off of when they
created their character.
Products:
Test, and character analysis.
Assessment:
In order to assess the students they will be taking a test on the whole book. It will be
based off of all the chapters in the book. They will also be creating a character from the
book and writing down descriptions about which one they chose.
Closure:
In order to close this lesson my students will be sharing the character that they made
and they will read us the different descriptions that they wrote. If they would like, they
could describe a scene from the book in which they made their character from. For
example, if they did Fudge and made him with a turtle inside his stomach, they could talk
about when Fudge ate Peters pet turtle Dribble.
Homework:
Students will not have any homework; we are finished with our books.
Character analysis, book, and pencil.

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Unit Plan- 4th grade

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Have them finish Chapter 2 if they are not already finished.

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