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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
GRADE 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUMUNIT 2: GRAMMARI. Knowledge/Content Formulation of grammatically correct sentencesCapitalizationEnd punctuation marksCommasQuotation marksII. SkillsP<strong>arts</strong> of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb)IndentationEditing marksProofreading and editingUse of reference textsUse of worksheetsIII. Activities Use of Wordly Wise seriesRelevant word games/activities in classEditing and proofreading students’ own writing/peer writingReference texts (including “Writer’s Express”, dictionary, thesaurus)Collected worksheetsIV: Resources Wordly Wise seriesRelevant word games/activitiesTeacher-designed peer-editing formTeacher observationStudent performance on in-class grammar assignments (including written or oral responses)Monthly book projects that demonstrate correct use of the skills learnedV. AssessmentAccurately editing peer writingUsing correct grammar in written responses across subject areasSchool-wide ELA assessmentUse of correct grammar in writing pertaining to science, social studies, music, art, etc.Comparing and contrasting grammar in English and HebrewVI. Articulation/ThematicComparing and contrasting our grammar with that of Native American tribesNoting the usage of grammar in our reading (particularly regarding other cultures)15
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