English Grade 4 A/B

English Grade 4, Semester A, provides instruction and practice with informational and opinion texts and with foundational language skills and vocabulary. Concepts and/or topics regarding informational and opinion text include key ideas, supporting details, author's purpose, text features, and structure, as well as summary and paraphrase. Additional tasks for opinion text include identifying the audience, the opinion or claim, and the reasoning and evidence. A research project provides instruction and practice on distinguishing paraphrasing from plagiarism. The unique features of historical, scientific, technical, and informative texts are analyzed. Foundational language skills instruction includes guided and independent practice opportunities for recognizing and revising fragments and run-ons, using roots and affixes, and determining word meaning through context clues. Recognizing high-frequency words, spelling grade-appropriate words correctly, and oral reading, as well as exploration of digital text and reference materials.

English Grade 4, Semester B, explores literary works such as fiction, drama, and poetry. Reading analysis includes examining plot elements, theme, summary, grammar, point of view, perspective, and figurative language, as well as literary comparison of different types of texts. Writing projects include a personal narrative project.

The materials needed for this course include standard school supplies and specified activity materials.

Coming this summer!