Free Books Online

Epic Books English Class code: —- Students can click the link here or enter with link on Clever on their iPad.

Sora is a free online reading app. Students can access this with Clever on their iPad and will use their regular 4j login & password (How to access)

School District Librarian resource page

Wit & Wisdom English Units

Learn more about our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom, here.

Module 1 | A Great Heart

Let’s examine the complexity of the human heart. It is a biological wonder,  and a symbol of human caring. What does it mean to think with our hearts? How do people demonstrate “great heart? What can we do to have healthy hearts?

4th Grade Module 1 Resources:

People Who Made a Difference

Martin Luther King Jr

 I Have a Dream Speech.  Kid President MLK,  Civil Rights Movement 

Oregon’s Civil Rights Movement

More links to come…

Human Body 

Kids’ Health: Circulatory System Game

Parts of the Heart

Poetry

Kid Friendly Famous Poetry

Poetry Search

Module 2 | Extreme Settings

Gary Paulson writes in Hatchet, “You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have.” This quote epitomizes the importance of perseverance, tenacity, creativity, and knowledge in the face of adversity. Students explore the challenges presented by extreme environments, examining the characteristics of setting and analyzing what makes certain landscapes challenging for survival.

4th Grade Module 2 Resources: Coming soon

Module 4 | Myth Making

Through the lens of a masterful contemporary novel inspired by Greek mythology, this module explores the relevance of Greek mythology and the power of stories that convey important life lessons.

4th Grade Module 4 Resources:

Greek Myths

What are Greek Myths? (video)

Greek Myths for kids

National Geographic Kids: Greek Myths

Native American Story telling

Tales from Longhouse Storyteller 

More links to come…

 

Other interesting topics to explore

Severe Weather

Prepare for Severe Weather Articles   Hurricanes  Bill Nye Weather

Rock Cycle

Types of Rocks Articles

Weathering: How Rocks Are Shaped

Rock Cycle image & info

Rock Cycle Song

Insects & Arachnids

Fire Ants  Leaf Cutter Ants  Acacia Tree Ants Insects and Arthropods   Ant lion trap         Bill Nye Invertebrates

National Geographic  Spiders for Kids,  San Diego Zoo: Spiders

 

String Games -For Fun

Cup & saucer, witches broom, and Eiffel Tower

Cat’s craddle (with a partner)

Cat’s whiskers

Spider Web

Jacob’s Ladder

Open the gate

Cat’s Craddle by yourself –  instructions starts 1:20 mins. into the video