4-5 Backpack

Exploring Big Ideas through Books and Discussion

Here you’ll find the stories we’re reading together, the websites and tools we’ll be using in class, and quick snapshots of our weekly lessons. Use these resources to follow along with our activities, join in on library challenges, and keep exploring new ideas.

What We're Learning

This week, fourth graders are working on visualizing text while they sketch scenes from our read-aloud and discuss key themes. Fifth graders are beginning our Genre Caves project by exploring elements of Fantasy and listening to the exciting first chapter of our new novel study.

Books We're Reading

4th Grade: Pax (Chapter 1)

5th Grade: Amari and the Night Brothers (Chapter 1)

Technology We're Using

No tech today, all hands on!

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