benjamin banneker- imagine it unit 3 4th grade
TRANSCRIPT
Monday
Homonyms: Words with same pronunciation and spelling BUT
DIFFERENT MEANING
• Rows: Lines of objects • Rows: Rowing a boat using oars
(paddles)
Rows
Second
Synonyms: Two or more words that have the same
meaning Whole Entire
Excellent Outstanding
Closed Compound Words: Two words that are joined together
without a hyphen.
Candlelight Homework
Anything Wristwatch
Complete Skills Practice Book
Spelling Words 1. Spring2. Pitcher
3. Treat4. Swallow
5. Bark 6. Train
7. Hamper 8. Change9. Uniform
10.Beat11.Vault12.Yard
13.Light14.Stalk
15.Splinter16.Second17.Stick
18.Current19.Taxes20.Plain
21.Concentrate 22.Principal
23.Reservation
Vocabulary Words 1. Astronomy (noun): The science of studying
the universe outside of the Earth’s atmosphere.
2. Positions (noun): Place where something is located.
3. Skill (noun):Ability to do something 4. Colonies (noun): A settlement formed by
people who have come to a new land. 5. Site(noun): A location; a place to build.
6. Capital (Adjective): Where the government is located.
LET’S REVIEW THIS WEEK’S VOCABULARY!
Background Knowledge• In the 1700s it was rare for
slaves to be freed and for blacks to know how to write. Many
whites did not even know how to read and write.
Quakers A group of Christians
formed in England around the 1650s
with different beliefs. • They believe in
making the world a better place including: freedom peace, and human rights!
Benjamin Banneker Watch Me
He first learned to read, write, and complete simple math at a Quaker
school.
Genre: Biography
Tells about a real person’s life that is told
by someone else. • Important Events/
Dates• Facts About The
Person
Homework
1. Read for 30 minutes2. Spelling Words
3. Write a sentence for each vocabulary word. Underline each vocabulary word used.
Tuesday
Do Now: Fact & Opinion Sort
Fact & Opinion Fact:
Something that can be
proven!
Opinion: Someone’s feelings or thoughts!
Focus Question:Why was Benjamin
Banneker able to do so much? What was
Banneker’s most important accomplishment?
As we read …Complete facts and opinion
chart.
Homework
1. Read for 30 minutes2. Spelling Words
3. Complete skills practice book page 143 &144
Wednesday
Do Now: Complete Spelling Page In Skills Practice Book
Continue reading story …
After Reading:1. Complete story
questions with a partner. 2. Review story
questions.
Homework
1. Read for 30 minutes2. Spelling Words: Study test on Thursday!
3. Read Benjamin Banneker Sheet
Thursday
Do Now: Listen to story.
Spelling Words 1. Spring2. Pitcher
3. Treat4. Swallow
5. Bark 6. Train
7. Hamper 8. Change9. Uniform
10.Beat11.Vault12.Yard
13.Light14.Stalk
15.Splinter16.Second17.Stick
18.Current19.Taxes20.Plain
21.Concentrate 22.Principal
23.Reservation
Drawing Conclusions
Group Activities:1. Great Bag Investigation
2. Drawing Conclusions Sentences
Homework
1. Read for 30 minutes3. Study vocabulary words and story questions!
Friday
Vocabulary Words 1. Astronomy (noun): The science of studying
the universe outside of the Earth’s atmosphere.
2. Positions (noun): Place where something is located.
3. Skill (noun):Ability to do something 4. Colonies (noun): A settlement formed by
people who have come to a new land. 5. Site(noun): A location; a place to build.
6. Capital (Adjective): Where the government is located.
Good Luck On Test!1. Complete story test
2. WINTER FUN
Homework:1. ENJOY YOUR BREAK & BE
SAFE!2. Read books on your level
3. Complete projects assigned