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Fourth Grade ELA

Fourth Grade ELA. 2014-2015. Pacing Marking Period 1 9/4 -12/3 Module 1A Marking Period 2 12/4 – 3/19 Module 2A Marking Period 3 3/20 – 6/19 Module 4. 4 th Grade ELA Matrix

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Fourth Grade ELA

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  1. Fourth Grade ELA 2014-2015

  2. Pacing Marking Period 1 9/4 -12/3 Module 1A Marking Period 2 12/4 – 3/19 Module 2A Marking Period 3 3/20 – 6/19 Module 4

  3. 4th Grade ELA Matrix The 4th Grade Matrix is a tool for teachers and parents outlining the curriculum, standards, and assessments that make up the individual modules.

  4. Reading Groups One to three books have been chosen per module to use as a small group reading instruction resource. Ten copies of each book have been ordered per classroom. We have also created a Weebly where you will find many helpful links to assist you. ***Please note that some of these are free resources and some are a link to a site, such as Teachers Pay Teachers and have a fee.

  5. Fourth Grade Weebly • http://corning4thgradeela.weebly.com/

  6. Module 1A • All three units of Module 1 are changed from last year: • Unit 2 is similar (condensed) • Unit 1 and Unit 3 are completely new (kept the same • for this year until we have a chance to teach) • Eagle Song is now an optional text (can be used for • small group) • The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco is the central text • for Unit 3 • Maiden of the Mist by VeronikaMartenova Charles, If • You Lived with the Iroquois by Ellen Levine, and Thirteen • Moons on a Turtle’s Back by Joseph Bruchac ~ Ordered • 1 copy per teacher as read alouds

  7. Module 1A Cont. • A Boy Called Slow by Joseph Bruchac and The Birchbark • House by Louise Edrich ~ Ordered 10 per teacher for • small groups • Eagle Song by Joseph Bruchac can be utilized as a • small group text • Module 1A Online Resources (work in • progress) • http://www.onondaganation.org/news/video/2008/ • the-stone-canoe-the-story-of-the-peace-maker-2

  8. Module 2A • See pacing recommendations for changes that have been made • Woodsrunner by Gary Paulsen and Indian Captive by Lois Lenski~ Ordered 10 per teacher for • small groups • Death of an Iron Horse by Paul Goble ~ Ordered 1 per teacher for read aloud • pacing_recommendations.docx • (see binder)

  9. Module 2A Online Resources N. Currier. “The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Dec. 11th 1620.” [ca. 1838–1856]. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/95503144/ J. Hilton. A Map of British and French Settlements in North America. 1755. Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/item/77690484 Kepplerand Schwarzmann. Christmas Marketing before the Days of “High Cost of Living.” ca. 1913. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2011649650/ Historic Trades Slideshow, which may be found at: http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/Spring10/trades_slideshow/#images/apothecary.jpg

  10. Module 4 • As per the recommendation of the Instructional Review • Committee, The Hope Chest by Karen Schwabach needs to • be taught in the classroom (instead of sending home) • A letter will be sent home preceding the reading of this • text • Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan ~ Ordered 10 per • teacher for small groups • Vote! By Eileen Christelow ~ Ordered 1 per teacher for read • aloud

  11. Module 4 Online Resources Audio recording of “On Women’s Right to the Suffrage” narrated by Antonia Bath: http://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video/History/ Speeches/Speech-on-Womens-Right-to-Vote/22919) Consider showing your students a few images of period clothing from the website listed in the supporting materials to help them understand the many references to what the characters are wearing: http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/076_vfw.html “Wear Your Helmet!” audio file: http://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-4-ela-module-4

  12. Spelling and Grammar We have a new spelling and grammar program for grades 3-5: Spelling ~ Zaner-Bloser Spelling Connections Grammar ~ Zaner-Bloser GUM This program has many online resources, such as games, lessons, and writing prompts. Free Resource Page https://www.zaner-bloser.com/media/zb/zaner-bloser/spellingconnections/practice-pages.html

  13. Spelling City • If you’d like to have your students take their spelling tests online, the On-Level lists for Spelling Connections have been typed in. • In order to access these lists, log in to Spelling City (only takes minutes to set up an account). • Search (dropdown tab at the top) • Pick teacher • Haischer • Import lists • https://www.spellingcity.com/jhaischer/

  14. Writing • 4th Graders are required to take 3 main writing pieces completely through the writing process • Optional resources and writing prompts are available to use • for practicing these writing genres (*see ELA binder and • Zaner-Bloser site) • Module 1A ~ Informative/Persuasive • Grade_4_Writing_Bank_Informative_Module1.docx • Module 2A ~ Narrative • Grade_4_Writing_Bank_Narrative.docx • Module 4 ~ Opinion/Argument • Grade 4 Writing Bank Argument.docx

  15. 4th Grade Main ELA Page https://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-4-english-language-arts

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