English Language Arts Curriculum

4th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will apply foundational skills when reading to learn and understand other subjects. Students will write narratives and support other writing with opinions and explanations with the use of text evidence.

Outcomes and Components:

LA.4.2

Students will write and present a one page, typed informative/explanatory piece specific to topic and idea.

Pacing  

Instruct/

Assess

Component Code

Component

Standard(s)

 

LA.4.2.1

Introduce a topic that groups related information in paragraphs. Provide a conclusion.

4.W.2a

4.W.2e

 

LA.4.2.2

Develop the topic with facts, details, and examples related to the topic.

4.W.2b

 

LA.4.2.3

Link ideas and use precise language and content specific vocabulary.

4.W.2c

4.W.2d

 

LA.4.2.4

Write and revise an informative/explanatory piece.

4.W.5

 

LA.4.2.5

Utilize technology to produce and publish one page of writing in a single setting.

4.W.6

 

LA.4.2.6

Present informative/explanatory piece using relevant facts and details.

4.SL.4 

 

LA.4.2.7

Identify reasons and evidence from the speaker.

4.SL.3

 

LA.4.2.8

Determine the meaning and use multiple-meaning words when writing using context. Use Greek and Latin roots and affixes, consulting reference materials when needed.

4.L.4a

4.L.4b

4.L.4c

 

LA.4.2.9

Summarize an informational text by determining main idea and key details.

4.RI.2

Academic Vocabulary: graphic organizer, web, organize

Content Vocabulary: chronological, sequence, compare/contrast, cause and effect, description, problem/solution, informative/explanatory, draft, revise