Grade 4 Units

Browse Grade 4 unit plans in Science, Social Studies, Math, and Language Arts with standards-aligned lessons that build inquiry, literacy, and critical thinking.

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Grade 4 Math Units

Unit Plan 8 (Grade 4 Math): Multi-Step Problems—Choose a Method

Solve multi-step word problems using addition, subtraction, and multiplication; write equations with unknowns, choose efficient strategies, and use estimation and units to check reasonableness.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 4 Math): Multiplication Strategies—From Arrays to Algorithms

Multiply up to 4-digit by 1-digit and 2-digit by 2-digit using place-value strategies, area models, and partial products, then connect to the standard algorithm with estimation checks for reasonableness.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 4 Math): Factors, Multiples, Prime/Composite

Find factor pairs and multiples for numbers 1–100, and determine whether each is prime or composite using arrays, factor rainbows, and divisibility reasoning.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 4 Math): Multiplication as Comparison

Interpret multiplication as “times as many,” distinguish multiplicative from additive situations, and solve comparison word problems using tape diagrams, equations with unknowns, and clear reasoning.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 4 Math): Add/Subtract Multi-Digit—Fluency & Strategy

Use models and the standard algorithm to add and subtract multi-digit numbers, explain regrouping with place-value reasoning, and verify answers with estimation and reasonableness checks.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 4 Math): Compare & Round—Any Place

Compare multi-digit numbers and round to any place using place-value reasoning, number lines, benchmarks, and midpoints to make accurate, context-based math decisions.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 4 Math): Place Value to Millions—Value & Structure

Read, write, and compare multi-digit numbers to the millions while explaining ten-times and one-tenth place-value relationships using charts, models, and precise vocabulary.

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Unit Plan 1 (Grade 4 Math): Building Our Math Community & Problem-Solving Norms

Build math community and place-value fluency in Grade 4 as students compare numbers, practice estimation, use notebooks, and analyze errors to strengthen problem-solving norms.

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Grade 4 ELA Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 4 ELA): Publishing Celebration & Reflection

Celebrate 4th graders’ writing growth with polished portfolios, author talks, and language-for-effect revisions for powerful writing and presentations.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 4 ELA): Author Study – Style and Craft

Grade 4 ELA unit: compare works by the same author to analyze theme, tone, and craft. Students write a style imitation and perform an oral reading.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 4 ELA): Revising & Editing for Clarity

Teach 4th graders to revise and edit writing for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling using ARMS/CUPS for polished, clear sentences.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 4 ELA): Summarizing & Synthesizing Information

Grade 4 unit on main idea, key details, concise summaries, and cross-text synthesis using evidence lines/source tags; includes lessons, organizers, and assessments.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 4 ELA): Writing Informational Reports with Visuals

Help 4th graders write multi-paragraph informational reports with visuals and captions that teach, clear sections, linkers, and domain vocabulary.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 4 ELA): Extended Research Project

Guide 4th graders in planning inquiry projects, gathering sources, taking notes, paraphrasing, and using technology to publish organized research.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 4 ELA): Reading History/Science Texts with Visuals

Teach 4th graders to interpret charts, diagrams, and maps, connect visuals to text, and master domain vocabulary for strong informational reading.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 4 ELA): Procedural/How-To Writing

Teach 4th graders to write clear, step-by-step how-to texts using transitions, precise language, and relative clauses for strong procedural writing.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 4 ELA): Cause & Effect and Explaining Connections

Grade 4 informational unit: analyze cause/effect and idea relationships, identify reasons/evidence, and critique a speaker’s arguments with clear explanations.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 4 ELA): Synthesizing Across Sources

Grade 4 synthesis unit: combine ideas from multiple sources, paraphrase accurately, cite evidence, and write concise, well-organized, evidence-based responses.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 4 ELA): Firsthand vs. Secondhand Accounts

Grade 4 informational comparison unit: distinguish firsthand vs. secondhand accounts, compare focus and information, and write evidence-based analytical paragraphs.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 4 ELA): Reading Biographies & Timelines

Grade 4 biography unit: build timelines, explain cause/effect, identify main idea, analyze visuals, and write concise, objective summaries with key details.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 4 ELA): Narrative Pacing, Transitions, and Closure

Grade 4 narrative sequencing unit: organize events with transitions, control pacing through zoomed scenes, use vivid sensory details, and craft reflective endings.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 4 ELA): Writing Dialogue & Building Scenes

Grade 4 narrative dialogue unit: write punctuated conversations with action and thought beats, use modal verbs for nuance, and craft scenes with smooth sequence and closure.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 4 ELA): Poetry, Drama, and Prose Structures

Grade 4 structure & presentation unit: identify poetry, drama, and prose elements; explain how structure shapes meaning; and connect text to visuals or performances.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 4 ELA): Tone, Connotation, and Precise Language

Grade 4 tone & word meaning unit: analyze connotation, idioms, and proverbs; identify tone through context; and revise writing with precise, mood-matching language.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 4 ELA): Comparing Stories by the Same Author

Grade 4 literature comparison unit: analyze two stories by the same author for patterns in theme, setting, and plot, and write linked, evidence-based comparisons.