“Please create a weeks worth of activities for these standards. 4.MD.3 — Area and perimeter Students apply area and perimeter formulas for rectangles to solve real-world and mathematical problems, including finding an unknown side length when the area is known. Common Core State Standards Initiative Connection to the unit: - Design a rectangular stage, poetry display, or performance space. - Calculate the area of the stage and the perimeter needed for a border or decorative trim. - Solve problems involving unknown dimensions of a stage backdrop. 4.OA.5 — Generate and analyze patterns Students generate number or shape patterns using a rule, identify features that are not explicit in the rule, and explain why patterns continue. Common Core State Standards Initiative Connection to the unit: - Create repeating patterns for stage decorations, costumes, or poetry illustrations. - Explore numerical patterns in syllable counts, rhythmic beats, or repeated performance sequences. - Write a rule, generate the pattern, and explain what students notice. 4.NBT.6 — Division with remainders Students find whole-number quotients and remainders for dividends up to four digits and one-digit divisors, using place-value strategies, properties of operations, or the relationship between multiplication and division. Students illustrate and explain their calculations using equations, arrays, or area models. Common Core State Standards Initiative Connection to the unit: - Divide students into equal-sized theater groups. - Distribute scripts, props, or performance roles fairly. - Solve problems involving the number of complete groups and any remaining students or materials. - Explain why a remainder may mean that an extra group or additional materials are needed. English language arts: writing informational essays Primary standard: W.4.2 — Informative/explanatory writing Students write informative or explanatory texts that examine a topic and communicate ideas and information clearly. The standard includes introducing a topic, grouping related information into paragraphs or sections, developing ideas with facts and details, using linking words and precise vocabulary, and providing a conclusion. Common Core State Standards Initiative Standard Learning target for this unit W.4.2 Write an informational essay explaining how poetry or theater communicates ideas. W.4.2a Introduce a topic and organize related information into paragraphs or sections, using headings or visuals when appropriate. W.4.2b Support explanations with facts, definitions, concrete details, examples, and information from research. W.4.2c Use linking words and phrases to connect ideas and information. W.4.2d Use precise language and topic-specific vocabulary related to poetry, theater, and performance. W.4.2e Write a concluding statement or section that connects to the topic. W.4.5 Plan, revise, and edit writing with guidance and support from peers and adults. W.4.7 Conduct short research projects to build knowledge about a topic. W.4.8 Gather information from print and digital sources, take notes, organize information, and list sources. W.4.9b Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Official reference: Grade 4 Writing Standards. Suggested informational essay prompt: How do poetry and theater help people communicate ideas and emotions? Students research poetry and theater, read informational sources, take notes, and write an essay that explains their features, purposes, and connections with audiences. Students support their explanations with facts, examples, and evidence. English language arts: reading informational texts Primary standard: RI.4.1–RI.4.10 Students read and comprehend informational texts, identify key ideas, analyze text structure, interpret visual information, evaluate evidence, and integrate information from multiple sources. Common Core State Standards Initiative Standard Learning target for this unit RI.4.1 Refer to details and examples in informational texts when explaining explicit information and making inferences. RI.4.2 Identify the main idea, explain how key details support it, and summarize a text. RI.4.3 Explain ideas, concepts, or procedures using specific information from a text. RI.4.4 Determine the meaning of academic and subject-specific vocabulary. RI.4.5 Identify text structures such as description, comparison, cause and effect, and problem and solution. RI.4.6 Compare firsthand and secondhand accounts of the same topic. RI.4.7 Interpret information from charts, diagrams, timelines, and other visual or quantitative formats. RI.4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points. RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic. RI.4.10 Read and comprehend grade-appropriate informational texts independently and with appropriate support. Official reference: Grade 4 Reading Informational Text Standards. Suggested informational reading topics: - The history and purpose of poetry. - How actors use voice, facial expressions, and movement. - How playwrights develop characters and dialogue. - How spoken-word poetry communicates personal and social messages. - How rhythm, repetition, and patterns help audiences recognize and remember ideas.”