1 english language arts kindergarten curriculum unit 1 - Maimonides ...

GRADE 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUMUNIT 1: READINGI. Knowledge/ContentII. SkillsIII. ActivitiesIV: ResourcesV. AssessmentVI. Articulation/ThematicReading literature in order to acquire new information (reading for the purpose of learning)Reading literature for enjoyment, entertainmentDeveloping comprehension of both fiction and non-fiction literatureExploring different genres of literature such as historical fiction, fantasy, etc.Reading newspaper/on-line articles through the Current Event ProgramIdentifying main ideas, themesIdentifying literary elements such as character, setting, plotCreating visual representation of reading through the use of multiple graphic organizersPublishing written work, presenting it publiclyReading with expression through oral reading practiceModeling for beginning readers through the First Grade Reading Partners ProgramBi-weekly Time For Kids activitiesReading of at least three in-class novels in both mixed-ability and homogenous groupsMonthly Book Projects based on independent readingUse of a Free ReaderWeekly Reading Partners programWeekly Book Share presentationsClass and school librariesAssigned in-class literatureBi-weekly Time For Kids news magazineTeacher-provided excerpts or passages pertaining to specific holidays, historic individuals, etc.Teacher observations of oral reading skills Student responses (written or oral responses) based on read materialsTeacher-student conferencing Monitoring reading comprehension levelsSchool-wide ELA assessmentReading for the purpose of learning across all subject areasUsing literature as a source for the study of Native American culture and American colonial lifeUsing literature to examine grammar and vocabularyUsing literature as a source for current events discussions14