Scope and Sequence Grade 4: English Language Arts and Reading

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1 Darul Arqam Grade 4: English Language Arts and : Street, 4 Houghton Mifflin English, Region 4 Themed Units, Mometrix, Collins and Thinking 1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/ Realistic Fiction Because of WinnDixie TEKS 4.6 of Text Fiction Wk 1 August 911 (3 days) understand, make inferences the structure and elements of fiction evidence from text to support their Expository Nonfiction 1 Black Bears Word Structure Suffixes -ful, -al vocabulary and use it when reading and A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. & Speaking Vowels Short a,e, i,o, and u. VCC ly spell A rules. 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Sequence Summarize TEKS 4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot s main events and explain their influence on future events. Street Textbook Fix It. Practice Word Study & Houghton Mifflin & Sentences an Declarative Interview (with and a partner) Interrogative 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 7 write about their own experiences. Write about important personal experiences. Emphasize punctuation 1

2 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/ Wk 2 August & Speaking Historical Fantasy Lewis and Clark and Me Word Structure Endings Vowels Long -i and -a Long -e and -o ly Author s purpose TEKS 4.3 of Text/Theme and Genre analyze, make inferences, 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 A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. spell A rules. 7 TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. Narrative Non Fiction TEKS 4.7 They traveled with Lewis and Clark 8 speak the point. 9 work questions Street Textbook Fix It Practice Word Study & Houghton Mifflin & Sentences Journal Entry Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 7 write about their own experiences. Write about important personal experiences. Emphasize transition words 2

3 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/ Wk 3 August & Speaking Modern Fairytale The Horned Toad Prince Strategy for Synonyms Vowels Long e at the end of words ie, -ey and y ly TEKS 4.6 of Text/Fiction understand, make inferences the structure and elements of fiction evidence from text to support their B spell A rules. Expository Nonfiction 1 Horned Lizards & Harvesting Ants 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. 7 8 speak the point.. 9 work questions 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. Street Textbook Fix It Practice Word Study & Houghton Mifflin & Sentences Friendly letter Subject and (Invitation) predicates Sentences Compound and simple sentences. 1, 21A 0 continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 0B Use the complete subject and the complete predicate in a sentence. write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their compositions. 0C Use complete simple and compound sentences with correct subjectverb agreement Emphasize structure of different types of sentences 1C (i) use commas in compound sentences 3

4 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/ Wk 4 A.28-S.8 (6 days) & Speaking Narrative Nonfiction Letters Home from Yosemite Strategy for Suffixes Vowels Long u, ew, ee,ui and u; TEKS 4.7 of Text / Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction evidence to support their TEKS 4.4 of Poetry Understand and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry vocabulary and use it when reading and A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. spell A rules. ly 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Main idea and details Graphic organizers 1A Summarize the main idea and supporting details in ways that maintain meaning. 1D Use multiple text features to gain an overview of the contents of text and to locate information. Street Textbook Fix It Practice Word Study & Sentences Write a Poem Clauses and complex sentences. 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 6B Write Poems that convey sensory details using the conventions of poetry; rhyme, meter, and patterns of verse. Houghton Mifflin & 4

5 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/ Historical Fiction Coyote School News Wk 5 Sept TEKS 4.3 of Text/Theme and Genre analyze, make inferences, theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their Procedural Text 1 How to Start a School Newspaper Use a Dictionary and Glossary for unfamiliar words vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. & Speaking Regular & Irregular plurals spell A rules. (i) Plural rules 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Draw conclusion Prior knowledge TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. TEKS 4.6 Identify whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person Literature Circles (Novel Study) Street Textbook Fix It Practice Word Study & Houghton Mifflin & Nouns Write a News Common & Report Proper Regular /Plural 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in reading. (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper) 8 Expository and Procedural Texts write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes 8C Write responses to literary or expository texts that demonstrate an understanding of the text Emphasize descriptive phrases 5

6 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/ Wk 6 Sep18-22 & Speaking Nouns Irregular plural Write a play 0 6 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 continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity Play Grace and the Time Machine Strategy for Prefixes Vowels with r Words with ar, -or Draw Conclusions TEKS 4.5 of Text/Drama. understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of drama evidence from the text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and A Determine the meaning of gradelevel English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. spell A rules. TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. TEKS 4.6C Identify whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person Expository Nonfiction 1 What s There to Do? 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Literature Circles (Novel Study) Street Textbook Fix It Practice Word Study & Houghton Mifflin & function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Use and function of the following parts of speech in reading. (ii) nouns irregular plurals 6

7 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/ Wk 7 Sept 2529 Biography Marven of The Great North Woods 1 of Informational Text Expository Text. analyze, make inferences expository text and provide evidence from text to support their Dictionary Glossary for unfamiliar words vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. & Speaking Consonant pairs ng, nk, ph, wh spell A rules (v)silent letters 7 8 speak the point. 9 work TEKS 11B Distinguish fact from in a text and explain how to verify what is a fact. Literature Circles ( Novel Study) Street Textbook Fix It Practice Word Study & Singular possessive nouns 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. a creative essay (Marvin) 6 Write imaginative stories that build the plot to a climax and contain details about the characters and setting Houghton Mifflin & 7

8 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 1st Quarter (43 Days) Language/ Wk 8 October 2-6 & Speaking Expository Nonfiction So you want to be President? Dictionary or Glossary for unfamiliar words Vowels with r -ear, -ir, -our, ur 1 of Informational / Expository Text. analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about expository text, historical, and provide evidence from text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. spell A rules. Expository Nonfiction 1 Our National Parks TEKS 4.4 of Poetry (End Unit 2) Understand the structure and elements of poetry 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Main Idea and Details Strategy Summarize Nouns Plural Possessive Fictional Story 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. TEKS 16A 1A Summarize the main idea and supporting details in ways that maintain meaning. Street Textbook Literature Circles (Novel Study) Word Study & Fix It Practice Houghton Mifflin & Draft, Develop and Revise Write an imaginative story 5 Process 5A Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C 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) Language/ Wk 9 October (4 days) & Speaking Photo Essay Adelina s Whales Dictionary Adding ed and -ing Homophones Story Structure 1 of Informational Text Expository Text. analyze, make inferences expository text and provide evidence from text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and C Complete analogies using knowledge or antonyms and synonyms spell A Double consonants in middle of words C Spell common homophones 0A Explain the difference between a stated and an implied purpose for an expository text Expository Nonfiction 1 Science in Sea Animals on the Move 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Literature Circles (Novel Study) Write an article Verbs Action & Linking and for a Magazine Main & Helping 0 5 Process use function of and elements of the use the writing process conventions of to compose text. language when 1 speaking and Handwriting, Capitalization continue to apply and earlier standards Punctuation. with greater complexity. write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation in their compositions. Emphasize transition words 9

10 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Expository Nonfiction Eye of the Storm 1 of Informational / Expository Text. analyze, make inferences Wk 1 Oct expository text (4 days) evidence from text to support their Speak & Listen Word Structure for endings Vowel sound in shout Compound Words Graphic Sources vocabulary and use it when reading and A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. spell D Use spelling patterns, rules, print and electronic sources to determine and check correct spellings 1D Use multiple text features to gain an overview of the contents of text and to locate information. 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Literature Circles (Novel Study) Verbs Past Personal Present and Narrative Future Subject verb Revise and Edit agreement 0 5C Revise drafts 0A for coherence, Use and organization, use of simple function of the and compound following parts of speech in the sentences. context of reading. 0C Use complete simple and compound sentences with correct subject verb agreement 5D Edit drafts for grammar mechanics, and spelling using a teacher developed rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. Emphasize openings and conclusions 10

11 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Wk 2 Oct Speak & Listen Fantasy The Great Kapok Tree Suffixes Possessive Nouns Singular and Plural Story Structure TEKS 4.3 of Text/Theme and Genre vocabulary and use it when reading and spell A rules. TEKS 4.6A Sequence and summarize the plot s main events and explain their influence on future events. analyze, make inferences, theme and genre in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their TEKS 4.4 of Poetry (End Unit 3) Understand and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. Literature Circles (Novel Study) Street Textbook Fix It Practice Word Study & Houghton Mifflin & Verbs Persuasive Irregular essay 0 0A Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (i) Verbs (Irregular verbs) 5 Process use elements of the writing process to compose text. 9 Persuasive Texts write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues 11

12 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Wk 3 Oct 30Nov 3 Speak & Listen Historical Fiction The Houdini Box Synonyms and Antonyms Contractions Compare and Contrast 0 of Informational Text/Culture and History analyze, make inferences, the author s purpose in different cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts and provide evidence from text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. spell A rules. TEKS 4.3B Compare and Contrast the adventures and or exploits of characters in traditional and classical literature 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Literature Circles (Novel Study) Pronouns a Singular and problem Plural /solution 0 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. 8A Create brief compositions that (i) establish a central idea (ii) include supporting sentences with simple facts, details and explanations (iii) contain a concluding statement. 12

13 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Wk 4 Nov 6-10 Speak & Listen Expository nonfiction Encantado Multiple Meaning Words Final le, al, en Structure and relationships 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 B spell A rules. 1C Describe explicit and implicit relationships among ideas in texts organized by cause and effect, sequence or comparison. Use the context of the sentence to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words or multiple meaning words. 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Literature Circles (Novel Study) Write an Subject & Advertisement Object pronouns 0A Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (vi) Pronouns) 5 Process use elements of the writing process to compose text. 9 Persuasive Texts write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues 13

14 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Play The King in the Kitchen Wk 5 Nov TEKS 4.5 of Text/Drama. understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of drama evidence from the text to support their TEKS 4.4 of Poetry Understand and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry Dictionary Glossary vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. Speak & Listen Final Syllables er, ar spell A rules. 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Character and Setting Pronouns and Antecedents 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 and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Instructions Draft and Develop 8A Create brief compositions that (i) establish a central idea (ii) include supporting sentences with simple facts, details and explanations (iii) contain a concluding statement. Literature Circles (Novel Study) 14

15 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Wk 6 Nov (2 days) Biography Seeker of Knowledge TEKS 4.7 of Text / Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction evidence to support their Newspaper Article The Daily Journal Word structure Greek and Latin Roots vocabulary and use it when reading and A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. Speak & Listen Consonants /j/ /ks/ /kw/ spell A rules. 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Graphic Sources Pronouns Possessive hieroglyphics TEKS 4.7 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 4.6C Identify whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person 0 8 function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Expository and Procedural Texts write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes 8C Write responses to literary or expository texts that demonstrate an understanding of the text 15

16 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Wk 7 Nov. 27Dec. 1 Speak & Listen Biography Seeker of Knowledge Cont. Word Prefixes un-, structure Greek dis-, inand Latin Roots Graphic Sources Contractions & Negatives short answers TEKS 4.7 of Text / Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction evidence to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. TEKS 4.7 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 4.6C Identify whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person 0 8C Write responses to literary or expository texts evidence fro the text to demonstrate understanding Newspaper Article The Daily Journal spell correctly B Spell base words and roots with affixes 7 8 speak the point. 9 work function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Literature Circles ( Report) 16

17 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Wk 8 Dec 4-8 Narrative Nonfiction The Lost City Greek and Latin Roots TEKS 4.7 of Text / Nonfiction understand, make inferences, and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction evidence to support their understanding Compare and Contrast Adjectives & articles Expository Narrative 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 5 Process 5A Speak & Listen Affixes Syllable patterns vocabulary and use it when reading and A Determine the meaning of grade-level English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. spell A rules. B Spell base words and roots with affixes 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Literature Circles ( Report) function of and use the conventions of language when speaking and continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. (iii) Adjectives (descriptive, comparative & superlative) Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 17

18 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 2nd Quarter (41 Days) Language/ Cognitive Benchmark Wk 9 Dec Speak & Listen Review Novel Report Activities Reader Response Journal TEKS 4.3A Summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme. 8C Write responses to literary or expository texts that demonstrate an understanding of the text vocabulary and use it when reading and TEKS 4.6B Describe the interaction of the characters including their relationships and the changes they undergo 18

19 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ Wk 1 Jan 3-5 (3 days) & speaking Narrative Greek and Syllable Compare and Comparative Expository Nonfiction Latin Roots Patterns Contrast & Narrative The Lost City Superlative adjectives TEKS 4.1 TEKS 4.7 TEKS 4.7A 0 5 Identify Process of Text spell similarities and 0A 5A 7 Plan a first draft by / differences Use and understand Nonfiction A between the selecting a genre for new events and function of the conveying the vocabulary intended meaning to understand, make and use it characters following 8 an audience and inferences, and experiences in parts of when reading generating ideas draw conclusions and speak clearly a fictional work speech in the through a range of and to the about the varied and the actual context of A strategies point. structural patterns Determine the rules. events and reading. 5B and features of experiences (iii) meaning of Develop drafts by literary nonfiction grade-level described in a Adjectives categorizing ideas 9 biography. and organizing them work English into paragraphs. evidence to words derived support their from Latin, understanding Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes. 19

20 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ Wk 1 cont Jan 8-11 (4 days) Stellar Unit One Overcoming Obstacles Skills based vocabulary 1, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Author s message, central idea, comparison, free verse, line break, meter, implied purpose, inference Prematurely, powerful voice, analogy, inspiration, suspended, cerebral palsy Greek word parts phon, graph, meter, scop, micro spell B Spell base words and roots with affixes & speaking across genres Adverbs Personal Narrative Revise, Edit and Publish Biography, Newspaper article, Poem 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (iv) Adverbs e.g. frequency usually, sometimes) Process 5A Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 20

21 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ Stellar Unit One Skills based cont. Overcoming vocabulary Obstacles TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences Wk 2 Jan (4 days) a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Repetition, rhyme, stanza, stated purpose, summarize, text features, textual evidence, thematic links Vibration, obstacles, disability, dedication, Words with Latin Roots spell B Spell base words and roots with affixes & speaking across genres Biography, Newspaper article, Poem Adverbs Comparative & Superlative Personal Narrative 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (iv) Adverbs e.g. frequency usually, sometimes) e.g. intensity (almost, a lot, more often, most often) 5C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. Revise, Edit and Publish Stellar Unit One Edit Revise 21

22 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ Stellar Unit One Context cont. Overcoming Clues Obstacles TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. Wk 3 Jan analyze, make inferences a variety of texts 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 Related Words spell A rules. & speaking 7 8 speak clearly and to the point. 9 work across genres Biography, Newspaper article, Poem Prepositions & Prepositional phrases Expository Narrative 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. 5A Stellar Unit One Edit Revise Process Plan a first draft 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C Revise drafts for coherence, and organization. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics and spelling using a rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 22

23 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ Wk 4 Jan 29Feb 2 Stellar Unit Two Understanding Time Skills based TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Cause & Effect Humorous poetry, imagery, metaphor Mandatory, Ill effects, interaction, sensory language, explicit relationship, & speaking Syllable Patterns Schwa spell A rules. across genres Conjunctions Personal Narrative Revise, Edit and Publish 7 8 speak clearly and to the point. 9 work Expository nonfiction, Realistic fiction, poem 0 0A Use and function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading. (vii) Correlative conjunctions Process 5A Plan a first draft 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric 5E 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 (45 Days) Language/ Wk 5 Feb 5-9 Stellar Unit Two cont. Understanding Time TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Dictionary & speaking Prefixes mis, non, re across genres Capitalization EKS 4.22 spell B (Supporting) Spell base words and roots with affixes Expository nonfiction, Realistic fiction, poem 1 1B Use appropriate capitalization and punctuation (i) Use capitalization for historical events and documents, titles of books, stories and essays, languages, races and nationalities. Expository Narrative Glossary understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. 7 8 speak clearly and to the point. 9 work Process 5A Plan a first draft 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C Revise drafts for coherence, and organization. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics and spelling using a rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 24

25 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ Wk 6 Feb Stellar Unit 3 The Importance of Home Skills based vocabulary TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Narrative, lyrical, text features, textual evidence, structural elements, Purpose Author s, Implied, Stated Suffixes -less, -ment -ness spell B (Supporting) Spell base words and roots with affixes & speaking Commas Personal across genres Narrative Revise, Edit and Publish 7 8 speak clearly and to the point. 9 work Play, Newspaper article, poem 1 1C write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their Process 5A Plan a first draft 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 25

26 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ Unit Three Cont. Skills based vocabulary The Importance of Home Wk 7 Feb 2023 (4 days) TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Persuasive technique, character interaction, imagery, simile, supporting sentences, & speaking Suffixes ful, Quotations Expository -ly, -ion across genres and Narrative Quotation Marks Process spell A patterns (iv) Other ways to spell sion, -tion, -cian 7 8 speak clearly and to the point. 9 work Play, Newspaper article, poem 1 1C write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their (ii) Quotation marks 5A Plan a first draft 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C Revise drafts for coherence, and organization. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics and spelling using a rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 26

27 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ Independent reading Wk 8 Feb 26Mar 2 TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Unfamiliar words from texts Words with silent consonants understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. spell A patterns (v) Silent letters & speaking Personal Titles Narrative Revise, Edit and Publish 7 8 speak clearly and to the point. 9 work 1 1B Use appropriate capitalization and punctuation (i) Use capitalization for historical events and documents, titles of books, stories and essays, languages, races and nationalities. Process 5A Plan a first draft 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a 27

28 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 3rd Quarter (45 Days) Language/ & speaking specific audience. Wk 9 Mar 5-9 TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. 7 8 speak clearly and to the point. 9 work Edit and Revise Review concepts STAAR practice 5A Plan a first draft 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C Revise drafts for coherence, and organization. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics and spelling using a rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 28

29 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 4th Quarter (47 Days) Language/ Cognitive/small Independent Wk 1 Mar TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Unfamiliar words from texts vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words., & Speaking Mini-Lessons STAAR Review Personal Narrative Edit and Revise Process 5A 7 8 speak the point. 9 work Review concepts STAAR practice Plan a first draft 5B Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs. 5C Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences. 5D Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a rubric 5E Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience. 29

30 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 4th Quarter (47 Days) Language/ Cognitive/small Stellar Unit Four Making New Friends Wk 2 Mar (4 days) Wk 3 Apr 2-6 TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their Unfamiliar words from texts vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. STAAR Practice, & Speaking across genres Fable, Persuasive essay, Procedural Mini-Lessons Independent prompts 5 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. STAAR Testing Stellar Unit Four continued Making New Friends 30

31 Grade 4: English Language Arts and 4th Quarter (47 Days) Language/ Cognitive/small Stellar Unit Four Cont. Identify unknown vocabulary from the texts Making New Friends Wk 4 Apr 9-13 TEKS 4.4, 4.7, 4.10, of Poetry / Text / nonfiction. analyze, make inferences a variety of texts evidence from text to support their vocabulary and use it when reading and E Use a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words. spell correctly A rules., & Speaking Mini-Lessons across genres Independent writing prompts Fable, Persuasive essay, Procedural 5 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 (47 Days) Language/ Cognitive/small Wk 5 Journal April Antarctic Journal (4 days) Wk 6 Apr Wk 7 A. 30-M. 4 Wk 8 May 7-11 Wk 9 May May 21-24, & Speaking Greek and Latin Roots Mini-Lessons Main Idea & Details Fix It Write a letter of acceptance Biography Jim Thorpe s Bright Path Multiple meaning words Cultural Day preparations Fact & Opinion Fix It Taking notes Realistic Fiction How Tia Lola came to Stay Context clues Cultural Day preparations Character & Theme Fix It Character sketch STAAR Math and STAAR Math and Cultural Day preparations STAAR Math and STAAR Math and STAAR Math and Cultural Day preparations Graphic Sources Fix It Informational Article Narrative Homonyms Nonfiction The Man who went to the far side of the Moon Graduation 32