Fourth Grade Language Arts

Grade Level Standard:
The Learner will use appropriate strategies for understanding unknown words in a meaningful context, locate information, understand information at a literal level, interpret, and evaluate text.

Concepts to be Taught:

	STRATEGIES FOR UNDERSTANDING WORDS Word meaning. Context clues. Skip, read-on, re-read. Use illustrations, diagrams maps, and charts. Use prior knowledge. Word analysis (prefixes and suffixes).
	STRATEGIES FOR MONITORING COMPREHENSION Use context clues. Reread. Read it aloud. Adjust your reading rate. Use illustrations, diagrams maps, and charts. Use prior knowledge.
	STRATEGIES FOR LITERAL UNDERSTANDING Main idea. Details. Sequence of events. Problem/Solution. Characterization. Cause and effect. Elements of literature.
	STRATEGIES FOR INTERPRETING Make and verify predictions. Discuss problems and solutions. Distinguish fact from opinion.
	STRATEGIES FOR CRITICAL READING Apply reading to real life experiences. Draw conclusions.
	MOTIVATION FOR READING Select materials for pleasure reading. Develop a lifelong appreciation of reading.
	EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF GENRE -- INCLUDING EXPOSITORY TEXT AND REFERENCE MATERIAL

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Writing

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will write using conventions of language to focus, organize, and elaborate, using supportive details.

Concepts to be Taught:

	CONVENTIONS OF LANGUAGE Edit writing for correct usage, punctuation, and spelling. Write legibly.
	CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES FOR FOCUSING, ORGANIZING, AND USING SUPPORTIVE DATA Write a 4 to 6 sentence paragraph with a clear topic and support. Write in narrative, expository, and persuasive modes. Respond to literature in writing. Personal writing.
	WRITING PROCESS Understand and use the writing process of prewriting, drafting, sharing/conferencing, revising, editing, and publishing.
	WRITING IN A VARIETY OF STYLES FOR A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES AND PURPOSES
	WORD PROCESSING SKILLS

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Speaking

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will use appropriate speaking skills to communicate a focused, organized, and supported message.

Concepts to be Taught:

	CONVENTIONS OF SPEAKING Use appropriate speaking behaviors. Use standard grammar when speaking.
	COMMUNICATION OF A FOCUSED, ORGANIZED, SUPPORTED MESSAGE Develop the ability and confidence to share thoughts with others. Retell a story or informational piece summarizing main points and supporting details or opinions.
	SPEAKING FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES AND AUDIENCES Develop speaking techniques for conversations, discussions, choral reading, drama, and oral reports.
	GROUP DYNAMICS Communicate succinctly and appropriately in large and small group discussions.

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Listening

Grade Level Standard:
The learner will demonstrate active listening skills by focusing attention on oral communication, understanding messages of increasing complexity, and responding appropriately.

Concepts to be Taught:

	STRATEGIES FOR LISTENING TO, UNDERSTANDING, AND USING ORAL MESSAGES Follow multi-step directions. Listen to and discuss literature.
	STRATEGIES FOR INTERPRETING ORAL MESSAGES Respond appropriately in class discussions. Ask pertinent questions.
	STRATEGIES FOR EVALUATING AND APPLYING ORAL MESSAGES Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior through attentive and critical listening. Listen attentively to, analyze, and respond to what he/she hears.
	EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF REASONS AND PURPOSES FOR LISTENING

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