DMPS Elementary Literacy
Liz Griesel
Elementary Literacy Coordinator
515-242-7906
[email protected]

Grade 4 Teacher Created Support Materials
Below are support materials that have been created by teachers across the district.  These resources are provided to aid in the implementation of our district curriculum guides and the Journeys instructional materials.  Use of the materials below is **optional** and should not be considered a district requirement.

Technology Integration Ideas by Unit
Compiled by the CUTEE group (curriculum using technology to engage & enhance)
Please contact Carlyn Cox or Jacob Welchans to help fill in these guides or suggest an addition or correction.  Thanks.
UNIT 1   |   UNIT 2   |   UNIT 3   |   UNIT 4   |    UNIT 5   |   UNIT 6

Grammar Snap Video Options by Grade Level
Compiled by Joy DenHartog from Hillis


Vocabulary Lists on SpellingCity
Compiled by Susan Bloom-Gilbert at Hillis
Type "Susan Gilbert" in the search box, click on her name, choose your lesson.


K-5 Sentence Frames by Standard and Unit
Shared by Kelsey Bentzinger and Jen Haidar at Perkins

Unit 2
File Size: 27 kb
File Type: docx
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Unit 3
File Size: 26 kb
File Type: docx
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Unit 4
File Size: 28 kb
File Type: docx
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Unit 5
File Size: 15 kb
File Type: docx
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Unit 6
File Size: 21 kb
File Type: docx
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Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint
Shared by Wendy Call at Wright


Writing Assessment Powerpoint

Shared by Michelle Howe at Capitol View
PowerPoint to help teachers engage their students as they explain the writing prompts and directions for the District Writing Assessment.


Point of View PowerPoint Game
Shared by Krystyn Willams at Monroe


Firsthand Account vs. Secondhand Account Posters
Shared by Julia Frey at Monroe
Firsthand
Secondhand


Text Structure Identification Cards
Shared by Julia Frey at Monroe


Vocabulary PowerPoint Presentation
Shared by Josh Buyck at Windsor

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