1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/Word Study Reader s Workshop Writer s Workshop Week Group

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1 Darul Arqam North Scope & Sequence Grade 4: English Language Arts and Resources: Street 4 Houghton Mifflin 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Listening & 1st August (4 days) Realistic Fiction Because of Winn- Dixie TEKS 4.6 of Literary Text Fiction understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their Expository Nonfiction TEKS 4.11 Black Bears Word Structure Suffixes -ful, -al vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. Vowels Short a,e, i,o, and u. VCC 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 Speaking Fluency Read aloud ly TEKS 4.1 Fluency TEKS 4.1A Read aloud 7 Listening 4.27A Listen attentively 8 speak clearly and to the point.. 8A Express an opinion 9 work productively with others in teams. 9A Participate in discussions Sequence Summarize TEKS 4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot s main events and explain their influence on future events. RC2 Street Textbook Grammar Fix It. Practice Book Word Study & Book Grammar & Book Sentences Declarative and Interrogative 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and writing. continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. an Interview (with a partner) TEKS 4.17 write about their own experiences. TEKS 4.17A Write about important personal experiences. 1

2 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Listening & Historical Fantasy Lewis and Clark and Me Word Structure Endings Vowels Long -i and -a Long -e and -o Speaking Fluency Read aloud ly Author s purpose Sentences Imperative and Exclamatory Journal Entry Sentences 2nd: Aug TEKS 4.3 of Literary Text/Theme and Genre analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their Narrative Non Fiction TEKS 4.7 They traveled with Lewis and Clark vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.1 Fluency TEKS 4.1A Read aloud 7 Listening 4.27A Listen attentively 8 speak clearly and to the point.. 8A Express an opinion 9 work productively with others in teams. 9A Participate in discussions TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. RC2 Street Textbook Grammar Fix It Practice Book Word Study & Book Grammar & Book 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and writing. continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. TEKS 4.17 write about their own experiences. TEKS 4.17A Write about important personal experiences. 2

3 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Listening & 3rd: Aug Modern Fairytale The Horned Toad Prince TEKS 4.6 of Literary Text/Fiction understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their Expository Nonfiction TEKS 4.11 Horned Lizards & Harvesting Ants Strategy for Synonyms B Use the context of the sentence to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. Vowels Long e at the end of words -ey and y 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 Speaking Fluency Read aloud ly TEKS 4.1 Fluency TEKS 4.1A Read aloud 7 Listening 4.27A Listen attentively 8 speak clearly and to the point.. 8A Express an opinion 9 work productively with others in teams. 9A Participate in discussion Story Structure Key elements characters, setting, main problem, and rising action. TEKS 4.6B Describe the interaction of the characters including their relationships and the changes they undergo. RC2 Sentences Subject and predicates 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and writing. continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 0B Use the complete subject and the complete predicate in a sentence. Friendly letter (Invitation) Draft and Develop TEKS 4.15 Process TEKS 15A Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies (brainstorming, graphic organizers, logs, journals) TEKS 4.15B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 3

4 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Listening & Narrative Nonfiction Letters Home from Yosemite Strategy for Suffixes Vowels Long u, ew, ee,ui and u; Speaking Fluency Read aloud ly Main idea and details Graphic organizers Sentences Compound verses simple sentences. Friendly letter (Invitation) Revise, Edit & Publish 4th: Sept 3-6 (4 days) TEKS 4.7 of Literary Text / Literary Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence to support their vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.1 Fluency TEKS 4.1A Read aloud 7 Listening 4.27A Listen attentively 8 speak clearly and to the point.. 8A Express an opinion 9 work productively with others in teams. 9A Participate in discussion TEKS 4.11A Summarize the main idea and supporting details in ways that maintain meaning. RC3 TEKS 4.11D Use multiple text features to gain an overview of the contents of text and to locate information. RC3 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and writing. continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 0C Use complete simple and compound sentences with correct subjectverb agreement TEKS 4.15 Process TEKS 4.15C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience., 2 TEKS 4.15D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric, 3 TEKS 4.15E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 4

5 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Fiction What Jo Did Word structure strategy for prefixes and suffixes Plurals adding -s, -es Listening & Speaking Cause and Effect Strategy: prior knowledge Resources Grammar Nouns Common and Proper nouns Summary Selection 5th: Sept 9-13 TEKS 4.6 of Literary Text/Fiction understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their TEKS 4.4 Poetry Selection vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 (i) Plural rules RC3 TEKS 4.11C Describe explicit and implicit relationships among ideas in texts organized by cause and effect, sequence or comparison. RC3 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and writing. continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 0A Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in reading. (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper) RC3 TEKS 4.18 Expository and Procedural Texts write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes TEKS 4.18C Write responses to literary or expository texts that demonstrate an understanding of the text 5

6 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study 6th: Sept Historical Fiction Coyote School News TEKS 4.3 of Literary Text/Theme and Genre analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their Procedural Text TEKS 4.18 How to Start a School Newspaper Use a Dictionary and Glossary for unfamiliar words vocabulary and use it when reading E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. Irregular plurals formed by adding s, - es. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 (i) Plural rules RC3 Listening & Speaking Draw conclusion Prior knowledge TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. RC2 TEKS 4.6 Identify whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person Resources Grammar Nouns Regular Plural 0 0A Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in reading. (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper) RC3 Book Report TEKS 4.18 Expository and Procedural Texts write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes TEKS 4.18C Write responses to literary or expository texts that demonstrate an understanding of the text 6

7 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Play Grace and the Time Machine Strategy for Prefixes Vowels with r Words with -ar, -or Listening & Speaking Draw Conclusions Resources Grammar Nouns Irregular plural Write a play 7th: Sept TEKS 4.5 of Literary Text/Drama. understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of drama and provide evidence from the text to support their Expository Nonfiction TEKS 4.11 What s There to Do? vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. RC2 TEKS 4.6 Identify whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and writing. continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 0A Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in reading. (ii) nouns (singular /plural, common /proper) RC3 TEKS 4.16 write literary texts to express their ideas and feelings about real or imagined people events and ideas 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and writing. continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity 7

8 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Expository nonfiction So you want to be President? Dictionary or Glossary for unfamiliar words Vowels with r -ear, -ir, -our, - ur Listening & Speaking Main Idea and Details Strategy Summarize Resources Grammar Nouns Plural Possessive Fictional Story Draft, Develop and Revise 8 th Sept 30 Oct 4 TEKS 4.11 of Informational / Expository Text. analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about expository text, historical, and and provide evidence from text to support their Expository Nonfiction TEKS 4.11 Our National Parks vocabulary and use it when reading E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.11A Summarize the main idea and supporting details in ways that maintain meaning. RC3 0 0A Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in reading. (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper) RC3 TEKS 4.15 Process TEKS 4.15A Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies TEKS 4.15B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. TEKS 4.15C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience. 8

9 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Fantasy The Stranger strategy for prefixes Word Structure Adding ed, - ing Listening & Speaking Draw Conclusions Resources Grammar Verbs Action and Linking, Main and Helping Fictional Story Edit and Publish 9th: Oct 7-11 TEKS 4.3 of Literary Text/Theme and Genre analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their Expository Nonfiction TEKS 4.11 A Time for Change vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2B Spell base words and roots with affixes RC3 TEKS 4.11C Describe explicit and implicit relationships among ideas in texts organized by cause and effect, sequence or comparison. RC3 0 0A Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (i) verbs (irregular verbs) RC3 TEKS 4.15D Edit drafts for grammar mechanics, and spelling using a teacher developed rubric, 3 TEKS 4.15E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 9

10 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Expository Dictionary Fluency Story Independent Nonfiction Structure Choice Sea Animals on the Read aloud genre & Move ly prompt..or novel..or fiction TEKS 4.1 Independent choice Fluency TEKS 4.1A Oct 17 & 18 (2 days) TEKS 4.9 of Text / Independent read independently for sustained periods of time and produce evidence of their reading vocabulary and use it when reading and writing E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words Read aloud TEKS 4.10A 7 Explain the Listening 4.27A Listen difference attentively between a 8 stated and an speak implied purpose clearly and to for an the point.. expository text 8A Express an opinion 9 work productively with others in teams. 9A Participate in discussions TEKS 4.15 Process use elements of the writing process to compose text. 1 Handwriting, Capitalization and Punctuation. write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation in their compositions. 10

11 Grade 4: English Language Arts and TEKS 4.1 Fluency TEKS 4.1A Read aloud 7 Listening 4.27A Listen attentively 8 speak clearly and to the point.. 8A Express an opinion 9 work productively with others in teams. 9A Participate in discussion 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Photo Essay Homonyms Homophones Fact and Compare and Adelina s Whales Fluency Opinion Contrast Strategy: paragraph Read aloud Monitor and fix ly up 1st: Oct TEKS 4.11 of Informational Text Expository Text. analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about expository text and provide evidence from text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. C Complete analogies using knowledge or antonyms and synonyms 2 spell 2C Spell commonly used homophones RC3 TEKS 4.11B Distinguish fact from opinion in a text and explain how to verify what is a fact RC3 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (i) verbs (irregular verbs) RC3 TEKS 4.18 Expository and Procedural Texts write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes 11

12 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Pourquoi Tales Context Clues Vowel Generalize Subject Personal How Night Came Dipthongs Verb Narrative From the Sea -ou, -ow Visualize Agreement Draft and Develop 2nd: Oct 28 Nov 1 TEKS 4.3 of Literary Text/Theme and Genre analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their Porquoi Tales TEKS 4.3 The Ant and the Bear vocabulary and use it when reading and writing B Use the context of the sentence to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. RC2 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and writing. continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 0C Use complete simple and compound sentences with correct subject-verb agreement TEKS 4.15 Process TEKS 4.15A Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies TEKS 4.15B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 12

13 3rd: Nov Scope & Sequence Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Expository Word Compound Graphic Verbs Past Personal Nonfiction Structure for Words Sources Present and Narrative Eye of the Storm endings Future TEKS 4.11 of Informational / Expository Text. analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about expository text and provide evidence from text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell TEKS 4.11D Use multiple text features to gain an overview of the contents of text and to locate information. RC3 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (i) Verbs (Irregular verbs) RC3 Revise and Edit TEKS 4.15C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience., TEKS 4.15D Edit drafts for grammar mechanics, and spelling using a teacher developed rubric, 3 13

14 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Fantasy Suffixes Possessive Story Verbs Personal The Great Kapok Nouns Structure Irregular Narrative Tree Singular and Plural Publish 4th: Nov TEKS 4.3 of Literary Text/Theme and Genre analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot s main events and explain their influence on future events. RC2 0 0A Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (i) Verbs (Irregular verbs) RC3 TEKS 4.15E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 14

15 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Historical Synonyms and Contractions Compare and Pronouns a Fiction Antonyms Contrast Singular and problem The Houdini Box Plural /solution 5th: Nov TEKS 4.3 of Literary Text/Theme and Genre analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.3B Compare and Contrast the adventures and or exploits of characters in traditional and classical literature 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. TEKS 4.18A Create brief compositions that (i) establish a central idea (ii) include supporting sentences with simple facts, details and explanations (iii) contain a concluding statement. 15

16 6th: Nov 25 & 26 (2 days) Scope & Sequence Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Fiction Dictionary Plot Good Novel Novel Glossary Sentences Book Report TEKS 4.9 of Text / Independent read independently for sustained periods of time and produce evidence of their reading vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words TEKS 4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot s main events and explain their influence on future events Review 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. TEKS 4.18 Expository and Procedural Texts write expository and procedural or work related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes 16

17 7th: Dec Scope & Sequence Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Play Dictionary Final Syllables Character and Pronouns The King in the Glossary -le, -al, -en, er, Setting and Instructions Kitchen ar Antecedents Draft and TEKS 4.5 of Literary Text/Drama. understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of drama and provide evidence from the text to support their Poetry Selection TEKS 4.4 vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.5A Describe the structural elements particular to dramatic literature TEKS 4.6B Describe the interaction of the characters including their relationships and the changes they undergo 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Develop TEKS 4.15 Process TEKS 4.15A Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies TEKS 4.15B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 17

18 8 th : Dec Scope & Sequence Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar Biography Word Consonants /j/ Graphic Pronouns Seeker of structure Greek /ks/ /kw/ Sources Possessive Instructions Knowledge and Latin Roots TEKS 4.7 of Literary Text / Literary Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.7A Identify similarities and differences between the events and characters experiences in a fictional work and the actual events and experiences described in a biography. TEKS 4.6 Identify whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. TEKS 4.15 Process TEKS 4.15C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience., 2 TEKS 4.15D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric, 3 TEKS 4.15E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 18

19 9 th Wk Dec Scope & Sequence Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (42 Days) Cognitive Word Study Speak & Listen Resources Grammar DCA DCA Independent Review Prompts TEKS 4.6 of Literary Text Fiction understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their TEKS 4.11 of Informational / Expository Text. analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about expository text and provide evidence from text to support their TEKS 4.9 of Text Independent TEKS 4.15 Process use elements of writing process to compose text Handwriting, Capitalization and Punctuation. write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation in their compositions. 19

20 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Listening Resources Grammar & 1st : Jan 7-9 (3 days) Fiction Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander TEKS 4.6 of Literary Text/Fiction understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their Newspaper Article TEKS 4.9 The Daily Journal Synonyms and Antonyms understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. C Complete analogies using knowledge or antonyms and synonyms Prefixes un, -dis, -in 2 spell 2B Spell base words and roots with affixes RC3 speaking Read Aloud TEKS 4.1 Fluency TEKS 4.1A Read aloud 7 Listening 4.27A Listen attentively 8 speak clearly and to the point.. TEKS 4.28A Express an opinion 9 work productively with others in teams. TEKS 4.29A Participate in discussions Plot Adjectives Character Description TEKS 4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot s main events and explain their influence on future events. RC2 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (iii) Adjectives Draft and Develop TEKS 4.15 Process TEKS 4.15A Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies TEKS 4.15B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 20

21 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar 2nd: Jan 13, 14, 17 (3 days) Fiction Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander Cont. TEKS 4.6 of Literary Text/Fiction understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their Context Clues for unfamiliar words understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and writing B Use the context of the sentence to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. Multisyllabic Words 2 spell Listening & speaking Plot Author s Purpose TEKS 4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot s main events and explain their influence on future events. RC2 TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. RC2 Adjectives and Articles 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (iii) Adjectives Character Description Revise, Edit and Publish TEKS 4.15C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience. TEKS 4.15D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric TEKS 4.15E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 21

22 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Narrative Nonfiction The Lost City Greek and Latin Roots Syllable Patterns Listening & speaking Compare and Contrast Adverbs Fictional Story using adverbs 3rd: Jan (4 days) TEKS 4.7 of Literary Text / Literary Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence to support their understanding understand new vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.7A Identify similarities and differences between the events and characters experiences in a fictional work and the actual events and experiences described in a biography. 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (iv) Adverbs TEKS 4.15 Process TEKS 4.15A Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies TEKS 4.15B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 22

23 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Journal Antarctic Greek and Latin Roots Latin Roots dic, loc, port, rupt Listening & speaking Main Idea & Details Adverbs Comparative & Superlative Fictional Story Revise, Edit and Publish 4th: Jan TEKS 4.11 of Informational / Expository Text. analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about expository text and provide evidence from text to support their understand new vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2B Spell base words and roots with affixes RC3 TEKS 4.11A Summarize the main idea and supporting details in ways that maintain meaning. RC3 TEKS 4.13B Explain factual information presented graphically 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (iv) Adverbs e.g. frequency usually, sometimes) TEKS 4.15C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience. TEKS 4.15D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric TEKS 4.15E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 23

24 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Science Fiction Moonwalk Context Clues Related Words Listening & speaking Draw Conclusions Prepositions & Prepositional phrases Opinion paragraph 5th: Feb 3-7 TEKS 4.6 of Literary Text/Fiction understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and writing B Use the context of the sentence to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot s main events and explain their influence on future events. RC2 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (v) prepositions and prepositional phrases to convey location, time, direction, or to provide details. TEKS 4.18 Expository and Procedural Texts write expository and procedural or work related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes 24

25 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Listening & speaking Biography My brother Martin Word Structure Endings Syllable Patterns Schwa Cause & Effect Conjunctions Persuasive essay Draft and Develop 6th: Feb TEKS 4.7 of Literary Text / Literary Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence to support their understand new vocabulary and use it when reading A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 2 spell 2A Spell words with more rules. RC3 TEKS 4.11C Describe explicit and implicit relationships among ideas in texts organized by cause and effect, sequence or comparison. RC3 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (vii) correlative conjunctions RC3 TEKS 4.19 Persuasive Texts write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues 25

26 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar Listening & speaking Biography Jim Thorpe s Bright Path Dictionary Glossary Prefixes mis, non, re Fact & Opinion Conjunctions Persuasive essay Revise & Edit 7th: Feb 18,19,21 (3 days) TEKS 4.7 of Literary Text / Literary Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence to support their understand new vocabulary and use it when reading E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. EKS 4.22 spell 2B Spell base words and roots with affixes RC3 TEKS 4.11B Distinguish fact from opinion in a text and explain how to verify what is a fact RC3 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (vii) correlative conjunctions RC3 TEKS 4.19 Persuasive Texts write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues 26

27 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar 8th: Feb Realistic Fiction How Tia Lola Came to Visit Stay Context Clues Suffixes -less, -ment -ness Listening & speaking Fact & Opinion Commas Persuasive essay Publish TEKS 4.7 of Literary Text / Literary Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence to support their understand new vocabulary and use it when reading E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. EKS 4.22 spell 2B Spell base words and roots with affixes RC3 TEKS 4.11B Distinguish fact from opinion in a text and explain how to verify what is a fact RC3 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (vii) correlative conjunctions RC3 TEKS 4.19 Persuasive Texts write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues 27

28 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/Small Word Study Resources Grammar DCA TEST Listening & speaking DCA Review Independent prompts 9 th : Mar 3-7 TEKS 4.6 of Literary Text/Fiction understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their TEKS 4.11 of Informational and Expository Test analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about expository text and provide evidence from text to support their TEKS 4.9 of Text/ Independent reading TEKS 4.15 Process use elements of writing process to compose text Handwriting, Capitalization and Punctuation. write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation in their compositions. 28

29 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 4th Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/small Word Study, Resources Grammar Listening & 1st: Mar Test Structures Procedural TEKS 4.13 of Informational Test / Procedural Text understand how to glean and use information in procedural texts and documents Unfamiliar words from and texts vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. Speaking Fluency Read aloud ly TEKS 4.1 Fluency TEKS 4.1A Read aloud 7 Listening 4.27A Listen attentively 8 speak clearly and to the point.. 8A Express an opinion 9 work productively with others in teams. 9A Participate in discussion TEKS 4.13A Determine the sequence of activities needed to carry out a procedure (e.g. recipe) Street Textbook Grammar Fix It. Practice Book. Word Study & Book. Grammar & Book. Practice Selections Editing and Review strategies & practice Review features of expository / narrative essays TEKS 4.3 TEKS 4.6 TEKS

30 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 4th Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/small Word Study, Listening & Speaking Resources Grammar 2nd: Mar Review Review Review Review Review 3rd: Mar 31- Apr 4 4th: Apr 7-11 Author s Craft TEKS 4.8 of literary Text/Sensory Language understand, make inferences and draw conclusions bout how an author s sensory language creates imagery in literary text and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding Thesaurus Descriptive language, figurative language, onomatopoeia, alliteration, senses, mood, graphics vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. Plural rules, irregular plurals, sh sounds, silent letters 2 spell correctly 4.22A Spell words with more rules. Author s Tools TEKS 4.8A Identify the author s use of similes and metaphors to produce imagery Independent prompts TEKS 4.15 Process use elements of writing process to compose text. 1 Handwriting, Capitalization and Punctuation. write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation in their compositions. 30

31 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 4th Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/small Word Study, Listening & Speaking Resources Grammar 5th: Apr (4 days) Poetry and Drama TEKS 4.4 of Literary Text/Poetry understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding TEKS 4.5 of Literary Text/Drama. understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of drama and provide evidence from the text to support their Actors, script, stage directions, acts, scenes, feelings, thoughts, characters vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. 2 spell correctly 2A Spell words with more rules. Author s Tools TEKS 4.5A Describe the structural elements particular to dramatic literature Independent writing prompts TEKS 4.15 Process use elements of writing process to compose text. 1 Handwriting, Capitalization and Punctuation. write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation in their compositions. 31

32 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 4th Quarter (51 Days) Cognitive/small Word Study 6th: April Math and Math and Math and, Listening & Speaking Math and Resources Grammar Math and Math and 7th: Apr 28- May 2 8th: May 5-9 9th: May th: May days TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS : TEKS: TEKS : TEKS : Finals 32