Our classroom is in need of tissues, and we would greatly appreciate any donations. I’ve also added some books to our Amazon wishlist, per your children’s requests. If you'd like to contribute, you can conveniently order from the wishlist linked below and have items shipped directly to our school. Thank you, as always, for your continued support!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KNNVA47UPWVH?ref_=wl_share
We enjoyed our guest reader, Mrs. Bauguess, and the books she shared with us during Read Across America Week!
Students explored and analyzed various perspectives and opinions on the Boston Tea Party while reading Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak.
Students are in the final stages of completing their biography project posters to honor Black History Month and acknowledge the many African Americans who have made significant and lasting contributions to our society and culture.
The Redcoats Are Coming!
WHAT IS MY GRADE 4 STUDENT LEARNING IN MODULE 3?
Module 3: The Redcoats Are Coming!
In Module 3, we will use a critical eye to see how the American Revolution was a foundation for American history. By focusing on identifying and understanding perspective and its impact on our understanding of events and decisions people make, students will improve their critical-thinking skills as both readers and writers. We will ask the question: Why is it important to understand all sides of a story?
OUR CLASS WILL READ THESE BOOKS & POETRY:
▪ Woods Runner, Gary Paulsen
▪ The Scarlet Stockings Spy, Trina Hakes Noble
▪ George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides, Rosalyn Schanzer
▪ Colonial Voices: Hear Them Speak, Kay Winters
OUR CLASS WILL EXAMINE THESE PAINTINGS & ENGRAVINGS:
▪ Washington Crossing the Delaware, Emanuel Leutze
▪ The Boston Massacre, Paul Revere
OUR CLASS WILL READ THESE ARTICLES:
▪ “Massacre in King Street,” Mark Clemens
▪ “Detested Tea,” Andrew Matthews
OUR CLASS WILL WATCH THESE VIDEOS:
▪ “Paul Revere-Mini Biography”
▪ “Fred Woods Trail—Driftwood, Pennsylvania”
▪ “The Culper Spy Ring: Path through History”
▪ “REBUILD—From The Ashes, The World Trade Center Rises Again”
OUR CLASS WILL VIEW THIS PHOTOGRAPH:
▪ Raising the Flag at Ground Zero, Thomas E. Frankline
OUR CLASS WILL ASK THESE QUESTIONS:
▪ What were the perspectives of the two main sides of the American Revolution?
▪ How did different people’s experiences affect their perspectives about the American Revolution?
▪ How did different people’s perspectives affect their actions during the American Revolution?
▪ What drove the Patriots to fight for their independence from Britain?
QUESTIONS TO ASK AT HOME:
▪ What is happening in the story?
▪ What is the essential meaning, or most important message, in this book?
▪ How does this story build your knowledge about the American Revolution?
BOOKS TO READ AT HOME:
▪ Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George?, Jean Fritz
▪ If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution, Kay Moore
▪ George Washington, Spymaster, Thomas B. Allen
▪ Did it All Start with a Snowball Fight?: And Other Questions About ... The American Revolution, Mary Kay Carson
▪ Sybil Ludington’s Midnight Ride, Marsha Amstel
▪ Samuel’s Choice, Richard Berleth
▪ Sophia’s War: A Tale of the Revolution, Avi
▪ My Brother Sam Is Dead, James Lincoln Collier
▪ Chains, Laurie Halse Anderson
▪ Forge, Laurie Halse Anderson
▪ Johnny Tremain, Esther Hoskins Forbes
▪ Sam the Minuteman, Nathaniel Benchley
▪ For Liberty: The Story of the Boston Massacre, Timothy Decker
▪ When Washington Crossed the Delaware: A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots, Lynne Cheney
IDEAS FOR TALKING ABOUT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION:
▪ Explain the perspectives of the two main sides of the American Revolution.
▪ Explain the perspective of each group of colonists about the tax on tea (Patriots, Loyalists, In-Betweens).
▪ Summarize what was happening in the books read in class.
▪ Create a comic strip story map to record in pictures what is happening in each story that is read in class.
▪ Practice telling a story about the American Revolution in first person (I, me, we) and third person
(he, she, they).
▪ Practice reading aloud a monologue assigned for homework. Ask your Grade 4 student how the colonists feel about the tea tax and why.
▪ Discuss the American spirit that kept patriots fighting in the war despite terrible conditions and the poor odds of winning.
▪ Discuss the characters in The Scarlet Stockings Spy and Woods Runner. Who are they? Why are they important to the stories?
▪ Discuss whether the patriots were justified in fighting for their independence from Britain. What was the cost of the war for each side in the conflict?
Focus: Honesty
It’s not always easy to be Honest in our words, actions, or thoughts with others or with ourselves. Practicing Honesty with ourselves allows us to identify emotions, be aware of our emotions, regulate emotions, and advocate for our emotions. This month's focus for 4th grade is practicing Honesty to support positive self-talk.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need me or when you have questions! Communication is going to be key in making this year successful.
Remind Class Code: phillipsa4
Email: phillipsa@wilkes.k12.nc.us
Phone: (336) 838-4261
Contact Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Classroom Wishlist 🍎
As we move through the school year, our classroom is running low on a few essential items, such as tissues and disinfectant wipes. These supplies help us maintain a clean, safe, and focused learning space for all. If you are able to contribute a box of tissues or container of wipes to our classroom, please know that your generosity makes a meaningful impact and is always greatly appreciated!
In addition to essentials, we have a "Celebration Station" that students visit weekly as a reward for their hard work and focus on SOARing throughout the week. If you happen to come across small prizes that you think our students would enjoy, we would sincerely appreciate any contributions to refresh our selection.
I have also updated our class Amazon wishlist to reflect current student interests. It now includes engaging survival guide books for our library, additional Gary Paulsen titles for those who are eager to continue exploring his work after Hatchet, and materials to support our upcoming school-wide novel study of The Wild Robot.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KNNVA47UPWVH?ref_=wl_share
Thank you for being such an integral part of our classroom community! Your support for our students is valued more than you know!
