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Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
1
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Speaking/Listening/Media Literacy Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Speaking/Listening/Media Literacy LInks
4.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings. a. Present accurate directions to
individuals and small groups.
b. Contribute to group discussions across
content areas.
c. Seek ideas and opinions of others.
d. Use evidence to support opinions.
e. Use grammatically correct language
and specific vocabulary to communicate
ideas.
f. Communicate new ideas to others.
g. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate
with diverse teams.
h. Demonstrate the ability to work
independently.
On-going
4.2 The student will make and listen to oral presentations and reports. a. Use subject-related information and vocabulary. b. Listen to and record information. c. Organize information for clarity. d. Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.
4.3 The student will learn how media messages are constructed and for what purposes. a. Differentiate between auditory, visual, and written media messages. b. Identify the characteristics of various media messages.
STAR Teaching Activities Internet4Classroom LA Skills Language Arts Powerpoints Comprehension Activities Interactive Websites - Reading and Language Arts Graphic Organizers Reading and Spelling Links Ideas from Rockingham County
Teacher assessment Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
2
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing LInks
Focus for the first week: establishing classroom rules and expectations, relationship building, and team building 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words c. use word-reference materials, including the glossary, dictionary, and thesaurus
Week 1 Trade Book Suggestions Relationship Building
Getting to know you books Me in nutshell.docx I am a gift.docx Rules of the Family.docx Classroom Web.docx Homework Help.docx
Getting to know you writing
Focus for the first week: establishing classroom rules and expectations, relationship building and team building 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify Intended audience b. Focus on one aspect of a topic c. Use a variety of prewriting strategies d. Organize writing to covey a central idea
STAR Teaching Activities Internet4Classroom LA Skills Language Arts Powerpoints Comprehension Activities Interactive Websites - Reading and Language Arts Graphic Organizers Reading and Spelling Links Ideas from Rockingham County
Teacher assessment Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
3
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Story Structure / Summarize
4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. e. Use vocabulary from other content areas. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. e. Identify the problem and solution. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. i. Make, confirm, or revise predictions.
Week 2
Because of Winn Dixie
Because of Bookends
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books
Trade Books
Prefixes 4.4 b re-, un-, dis- Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots Rap Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Prefixes and Suffixes comfort, mention, mood, properly, intends, consisted, positive, advanced, peculiar, talent
Complete Sentences 4.7 f SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Grammar
Writing - Descriptive Paragraph 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. b. Focus on one aspect of a topic. c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. f. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. i. Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. k. Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
Context Clues Activity Context Clues Millionaire Game Summarizing Activities SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Summarizing
Story Structure Narrative Elements SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Narratiave Elements homophone activities
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
4
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Author’s Purpose/Monitor 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. a. Explain the author’s purpose. b. Describe how the choice of language, setting, characters, and information contributes to the author’s purpose. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. k. Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. c. Explain the author’s purpose. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. j. Identify new information gained from reading. k. Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.
Week 3
My Brother Martin Langston Hughes: A Poet and a Dreamer
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Prefixes 4.4b in-, im-, il-, ir Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots Rap Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Prefixes and Suffixes injustice, numerous, captured, dream, encounters, recall, segregation, nourishing, preferred, example
Subjects and
Predicates
subject verb
agreement
SKILLS AND
STRATEGIES\
Grammar
Skills
Writing – Narrative Composition 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. i. Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
.Technology\author'sPurpose 1.notebook Technology\Authorspurpose2.notebook .Technology\Author's Purpose 3.notebook author's
purpose SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Authors Purpose Point of View
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
5
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Cause and Effect / Visualize 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. j. Identify cause and effect relationships. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l. Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 4
How Tia Lola Came to Stay Pizza Pizzazz
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Using Context 4.4 a welcomed, sensitive, prepared, negative, observes, unspoiled, included, glances, encouragement, honor
Kinds of Sentences SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Grammar Skills\SENTENCES
Writing – Dialogue 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes b. Focus on one aspect of a topic. c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
cause and effect lesson - brainpop cause and effect inventions cause and effect worksheets cause and effect game
SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Cause and Effect
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
6
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Theme / Analyze and Evaluate 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l. Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 5
The Power of WOW! Knowing Noses: Search and Rescue Dogs
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Prefixes 4.4 b non-, mis- assist, burglaries, innocent, scheme, regretfully, misjudged, suspect, favor, speculated, prior
Simple and Compound Sentences Subject/Verb Agreement 4.8 a subject verb agreement SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Grammar Skills\SENTENCES
Writing – Plan a Personal Narrative (On-going Nine Week Writing Assessment) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes b. Focus on one aspect of a topic. c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a. Use subject-verb agreement.
Main Idea.notebook SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Main Idea Problem and Solution (teaching tool) SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Text Structure
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
7
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Understanding Characters and Infer and Predict 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. c. Use word-reference materials, including the glossary, dictionary, and thesaurus. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. h. Draw conclusions/make inferences about text. i. Make, confirm, or revise predictions
Week 6 Stormalong
Hoderi the Fisherman
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Use a Dictionary 4.4 c Memorable, horrified, outcast, shortage, seafaring, tidal, foaming, condition, betrayed, yearning SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Reference Materials
Nouns
Writing – Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Personal Narrative (Writing Assessment) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. h. Use transition words for sentence variety. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones
inferencing activity inferencing freebie Inferencing Activity Contains Inferencing Activity at the top of the website and an activity on quotation marks farther down SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Drawing Conclusions Making Inferences reference skill activities
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
8
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Compare/Contrast & Infer/Predict 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l. Read with fluency and accuracy
Week 7
Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude Storyteller
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Suffixes 4.4b -y, -ous Hideous, exploding, battle, hired, warrior, refused, immense, invisible, rescue, wealthy SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Prefixes and Suffixes
Verbs 4.8a
Writing – Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Personal Narrative (Writing Assessment) AND/OR Response to Literature 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes a. Identify intended audience. c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. f. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
inferencing activity inferencing freebie Inferencing Activity Contains
Inferencing
Activity at the
top of the
website and an
activity on
quotation
marks farther
down
SKILLS AND
STRATEGIES\D
rawing
Conclusions
Making
Inferences
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
9
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives
HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective
HMH Writing Skills
Resources
Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Fact and Opinion / Summarize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. e. Use vocabulary from other content areas. 4.5 The student will read and Demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. h. Distinguish between fact and opinion. j. Identify new information gained from reading. l. Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 8
Coming Distractions: Questioning Movies The Wonder of Animation
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Affixes 4.4b phon, photo, graph, auto, tele focus, target, entertaining, angles, jolts, thrilling, advertise, promote, generated, critics SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Prefixes and Suffixes
Verbs 4.8a Simple Verb Tenses
SKILLS AND
STRATEGIES\
Grammar
Skills\VERBS
Writing – Finish Personal Narrative AND/OR Opinion Paragraph 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes b. Focus on one aspect of a topic. d. Organize writing to convey a central idea. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. f. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. i. Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a. Use subject-verb agreement. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
Technology\fact ad opinion 1.notebook Technology\Fact and Opinion 2.notebook SKILLS AND STRATEGIES\Fact and Opinion Summarizing Lesson and Activities
SKILLS AND
STRATEGIES\
Summarizing
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR Tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
10
GRADING PERIOD: 1st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Review / Remediate / Extend
Week 9
SKILLS AND
STRATEGIES\
Grammar
Skills
Writing – Finish Personal Narrative
Ideas from Rockingham County Technology\Main Idea review game.notebook Technology\Language Arts Review.notebook
Writing
Rubric\Grade
_4_
Writing
Rubric\grade
_4_checklist_
for_writers_2
010
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct \\lcsfiles\TextBook Software\Journeys\Journeys Grade 4
11
Notes:
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2013-2014
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct
1
GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessment
s
Speaking/Listening/Media Literacy Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Speaking/Listening/Media Literacy LInks
4.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings. a. Present accurate directions to
individuals and small groups.
b. Contribute to group discussions across
content areas.
c. Seek ideas and opinions of others.
d. Use evidence to support opinions.
e. Use grammatically correct language
and specific vocabulary to communicate
ideas.
f. Communicate new ideas to others.
g. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate
with diverse teams.
h. Demonstrate the ability to work
independently.
On-going
4.2 The student will make and listen to oral presentations and reports. a. Use subject-related information and vocabulary. b. Listen to and record information. c. Organize information for clarity. d. Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.
4.3 The student will learn how media messages are constructed and for what purposes. a. Differentiate between auditory, visual, and written media messages. b. Identify the characteristics of various media messages.
STAR Teaching Activities Internet4Classroom LA Skills Language Arts Powerpoints Comprehension Activities Interactive Websites - Reading and Language Arts Graphic Organizers Reading and Spelling Links Ideas from Rockingham County
Teacher assessment Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2013-2014
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct
2
GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of questions
on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessment
s
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing LInks
Reading – Understanding characters and Visualize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. l. Read with fluency and accuracy
Week 1 Me and Uncle Romie Sidewalk Artists (readers’ theatre)
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books
Trade Books
Figurative Language: glorious, studio, concerned, model, smeared, ruined, yanked, streak, schedule, feast
conjunctions
Descriptive or Personal Narrative Paragraphs 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of prewriting strategies e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. i. Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
STAR Teaching Activities Internet4Classroom LA Skills Language Arts Powerpoints Comprehension Activities Interactive Websites - Reading and Language Arts Graphic Organizers Reading and Spelling Links Ideas from Rockingham County
Teacher assessment Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2013-2014
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct
3
GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Conclusions and Generalizations Questioning 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. e. Use vocabulary from other content areas. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. h. Draw conclusions/make inferences about text. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. b. Formulate questions that may be answered in the selection.
Week 2
Dear Mr. Winston
Field Guide to Snakes of the Southwest
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books
Trade Books
4.4 b antonyms fault, borrow, reference, fainted, genuine, local, apologize, proof, slimy, insisted
Commas 4.8e
Writing - Descriptive Paragraph 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. b. Focus on one aspect of a topic. c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. k. Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. e. Use commas in series, dates, and addresses. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
Context Clues Activity Context Clues Millionaire Game Summarizing Activities
Story Structure Narrative Elements homophone activities
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2013-2014
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct
4
f. Draw conclusions and make simple inferences using textual information as support. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. j. Identify new knowledge gained from reading. l. Read with fluency and accuracy
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2013-2014
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct
5
GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Author’s Purpose Analyze/Evaluate 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. a. Explain the author’s purpose. b. Describe how the choice of language, setting, characters, and information contributes to the author’s purpose. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. c. Explain the author’s purpose. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. j. Identify new information gained from reading.
Week 3
Jose! Born To Dance Dance to the Beat
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Analogies debut, stubborn, permission, hauling, mournful, towered, triumph, discouraged, toured, border
Pronouns
Writing – Expository (how-to) Essays 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. k. Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. d. Use noun-pronoun agreement. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
..\author's purpose 1.notebook (smartboard activity to introduce and practice author’s purpose) ..\Author's Purpose 2.notebook ..\Author's Purpose 3.notebook author's
purpose
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2013-2014
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct
6
GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Fact and Opinion Infer/Predict 4.3b Identify the characteristics of various media messages. 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. h. Distinguish between fact and opinion. j. Identify new knowledge gained from reading. l. Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 4
The Screech Owl Who Liked Television In the Wild
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
4.4b Suffixes: -ful, -less, -ness, -ment Presence, disbelief, tempted, biological, endeared, arrangement, pounced, utter, hastened, incident
Proper Nouns
Writing – Expository (how-to) Essays 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. f. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. i. Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
Language Arts Powerpoints Ideas from Rockingham County Interactive Websites - Reading and Language Arts ..\fact and opinion.notebook Inferencing Activity inferencing activity
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2013-2014
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central Teacher Direct
7
GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Sequence of Events/Visualize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. c. Use word-reference materials, including the glossary, dictionary, and thesaurus. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. e. Use vocabulary from other content areas. 4.5 The student will read and demo-nstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l. Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 5
The Earth Dragon Awakes Texas Twisters
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
4.4 b Synonyms trembles, wreckage, slab, possessions, tenement, crushing, rubble, debris, timbers, constructed
Possessive Nouns
Writing – Expository (How-To) Essays (On-going Nine Week Writing Assessment) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. f. Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a. Use subject-verb agreement. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones. h. Use singular possessives
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GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Cause and Effect/ Summarize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. i Make, confirm, or revise predictions. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. j. Identify new knowledge gained from reading. l. Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 6 Antarctic Journal The Coolest Marathon!
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
4.4b Learning Greek and Latin word parts: (spect, struct, tele, vis) display, alert, weariness, fractured, standards, vision, huddle, graceful, stranded, concluded
Regular verbs 4.8a
Writing – Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Expository (How- To) Essays(Writing Assessment) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. i. Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a. Use subject-verb agreement. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
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GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Text and Graphic Features/ Question 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts e. Use vocabulary from other content areas. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. a. Use text structures, such as type, headings, and graphics, to predict and
Week 7
The Life and Times of the Ant The Dove and the Ant
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Suffixes 4.4b -able, -ible Social, exchanges, excess, reinforce, storage, transport, chamber, scarce, obstacles, transfers
participles Writing – Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Expository (How-To) Essays (Writing Assessment) AND/OR Response to Literature 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
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categorize information in both print and digital texts. b. Formulate questions that may be answered in the selection. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l. Read with fluency and accuracy
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GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives
HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective
HMH Writing Skills
Resources
Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Main Idea and Details/ Monitor/Clarify 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. e. Use vocabulary from other content areas. 4.5 The student will read and Demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. c. Identify the main idea. d. Summarize supporting ideas. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. g. Identify sensory words. k. Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. d. Identify the main idea. e. Summarize supporting details. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as
Week 8
Ecology For Kids Wonderful Weather
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Multiple Meaning Words organisms, directly, affect, traces, vast, habitats, variety, species, banned, radiation
Verbs 4.8a Irregular Verbs
Writing – Finish Expository (How-To) Essays and/or Write to Persuade 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
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context for new learning. j. Identify new information gained from reading. k. Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.
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GRADING PERIOD: 2nd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Review / Remediate / Extend
Week 9
Writing – Finish Personal Narrative
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Speaking/Listening/Media Literacy Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Speaking/Listening/Media Literacy LInks
4.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings. a. Present accurate directions to
individuals and small groups.
b. Contribute to group discussions across
content areas.
c. Seek ideas and opinions of others.
d. Use evidence to support opinions.
e. Use grammatically correct language
and specific vocabulary to communicate
ideas.
f. Communicate new ideas to others.
g. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate
with diverse teams.
h. Demonstrate the ability to work
independently.
On-going 4.2 The student will make and listen to oral presentations and reports. a. Use subject-related information and vocabulary. b. Listen to and record information. c. Organize information for clarity. d. Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.
4.3 The student will learn how media messages are constructed and for what purposes. a. Differentiate between auditory, visual, and written media messages. b. Identify the characteristics of various media messages.
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of questions
on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing LInks
Reading – Compare and Contrast/ Monitor and Clarify
4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a) Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. k) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.
Week 1 Riding Freedom Spindletop OR
Benchmark Leveled Books
Trade Books
Suffixes 4.4b
ed-,tion-,y-
escorted, swelled, relied, reputation, worthy, churning, situation, deserve, defended, satisfied
Adjectives 4.8 f
Writing - Research paper (begin) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. b) Focus on one aspect of a topic. c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. f) Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. i) Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information.
4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. f) Incorporate adjectives and adverbs. g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
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4.9 The student will demonstrate comprehension of information resources to research a topic. a) Construct questions about a topic. b) Collect information from multiple resources including online, print, and media. c) Use technology as a tool to organize, evaluate, and communicate information. d) Give credit to sources used in research. e) Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words.
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Sequence of Events/Summarize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. e) Use vocabulary from other content areas. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l) Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. j) Identify new information gained from reading. k) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. l) Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 2 The Right Dog for the Job The Sticky Coyote OR Benchmark Leveled Books
Trade Books
Suffixes 4.4 b -ion,-ation, -ition reward, graduate, symbol, foster, disobey, confidence, patiently, confesses, ceremony, performs
Adverbs 4.8f
Writing – Research paper (continue) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. a) Identify intended audience. c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. i) Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information.
Context Clues Activity Context Clues Millionaire Game Summarizing Activities
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grmmar Writing Links
Reading- Understanding Characters/Questioning/Homophones 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a) Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d) Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l) Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l) Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 3 Moon Runner A Day for the Moon OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
HomophonesHomonyms and Homographs 4.8g gigantic, miniature, especially, lapped, vanished, deliberate- ly, jealous, haze, lure, crisp
Prepositions and preposition-al phrases 4.8 b
Writing- Research paper (continued) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. i) Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. a) Use subject-verb agreement. b) Include prepositional phrases. g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones. 4.9 The student will demonstrate comprehension of information resources to research a topic. b) Collect information from multiple
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resources including online, print, and media. c) Use technology as a tool to organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading- Infer/Predict/Dictionary 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. f) Draw conclusions and make simple inferences using textual information as support. i) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning.
Week 4 Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez The Edible Schoolyard OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Use a Dictionary 4.4c overcome, association, capitol, drought, dedicate, publicity, violence, conflicts, horizon, brillant
Transitions 4.7 h
Writing- Research paper continued or 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. b) Focus on one aspect of a topic. c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g) Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. h) Use transition words for sentence variety. 4.9 The student will demonstrate comprehension of information resources to research a topic. b) Collect information from multiple resources including online, print, and media. c) Use technology as a tool to organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading- Main idea/Visualize 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. d) Identify the main idea. e) Summarize supporting details. i) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. j) Identify new information gained from reading. l) Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 5 Sacagawea Native American Nature Poetry OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Compound Words territory, accompany, proposed, interpreter, duty, supplies, route, corps, clumsy, landmark
Abbrevia-tions 4.8e
Writing- 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g) Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information.
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading- Theme/Summarize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a) Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d) Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. l) Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l) Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 6 The World According to Humphrey Make the Switch OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Multiple Meaning Words 4.4b appreciate, blaring, combination, promptly, introduce, nocturnal, feats, effort, suggest, racket
Comparative and Superlatives Adjective and Adverbs 4.8f
Writing – 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. f) Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea. j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.9 The student will demonstrate comprehension of information resources to research a topic. e) Understand the difference between plagiarism and using own words.
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading- Cause and Effect/Infer/Predict 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a) Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. c) Use word-reference materials, including the glossary, dictionary, and thesaurus. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. j) Identify cause and effect relationships. l) Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. g) Distinguish between cause and effect. i) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. j) Identify new information gained from reading.
Week 7 I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote Working for the Vote OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Use a Dictionary 4.4c politics, intelligents, disorderly, approve, polls, legislature, amend- ment, candidates, informed, denied
Eliminate Double Negatives 4.8c
Writing – Write to Inform 4.7 The student will write cohesively
for a variety of purposes.
c) Use a variety of pre-writing
strategies.
e) Recognize different modes of
writing have different patterns of
organization.
g) Write two or more related
paragraphs on the same topic.
i) Utilize elements of style, including
word choice and sentence variation.
j) Revise writing for clarity of content
using specific vocabulary and
information.
k) Include supporting details that
elaborate the main idea.
4.8 The student will edit writing for
correct grammar, capitalization,
spelling, punctuation, sentence
structure, and paragraphing. c) Eliminate double negatives.
g) Use correct spelling for frequently
used words, including common
homophones.
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k) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. l) Read with fluency and accuracy.
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives
HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective
HMH Writing Skills
Resources
Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Text and Graphic Features/Monitor/Clarify 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. a) Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b) Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d) Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f) Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. k) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. a) Use text structures, such as type, headings, and graphics, to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts.
Week 8 The Ever-Living Tree Towering Trees OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Prefixes pre-, inter-, ex- 4.4b resources, dense, evaporate, shallow, moisture, civilized, continent opportunit-ies, customs independent
Quotations
4.8e
Writing- Write to Inform 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. c) Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e) Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. j) Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
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j) Identify new information gained from reading. k) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.
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GRADING PERIOD: 3rd Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Review / Remediate / Extend
Week 9
Writing – Finish Personal Narrative
Ideas from Rockingham County Main Idea Review Game Language Arts Review
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GRADING PERIOD: 4th Nine Weeks
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Speaking/Listening/Media Literacy Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Speaking/Listening/Media Literacy LInks
4.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings. a. Present accurate directions to individuals and small groups. b. Contribute to group discussions across content areas. c. Seek ideas and opinions of others. d. Use evidence to support opinions. e. Use grammatically correct language and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas. f. Communicate new ideas to others. g. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. h. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
On-going
4.2 The student will make and listen to oral presentations and reports. a. Use subject-related information and vocabulary. b. Listen to and record information. c. Organize information for clarity. d. Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose. 4.3 The student will learn how media messages are constructed and for what purposes. a. Differentiate between auditory, visual, and written media messages. b. Identify the characteristics of various media messages.
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GRADING PERIOD: 4th Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of questions
on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing LInks
Reading – Theme / Summarize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading a. Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. e. Use vocabulary from other content areas. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. g. Identify sensory words. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. j. Identify new information gained from reading. k. Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension. L Read with fluency and accuracy.
Week 1 Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship Sea Sanctuary OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
Suffixes 4.4b -ed, -ly exhausted intruder bond enclosure charged inseparable chief companion suffered affection
Commas 4.8e
Writing – Fictional Narrative (?) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. b. Focus on one aspect of a topic. c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. e. Use commas in series, dates, and addresses. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
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Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central
3
GRADING PERIOD: 4th Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Author’s Purpose / Question
4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. a. Explain the author’s purpose. b. Describe how the choice of language, setting, characters, and information contributes to the author’s purpose. f. Describe the relationship between text and previously read materials. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning.
Week 2
The Fun They Had from Isaac Asimov: the Complete Story
Technology for All Learners
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books
Trade Books
Greek and Latin Roots 4.4 b meter, fac therm, aud, centuries progress dispute mechanical waste calculated superior inspector average insert
Proper Mechanics
Writing – Fictional Narrative (?) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes. b. Focus on one aspect of a topic.
e Recognize different modes of
writing have different patterns of
organization.
g. Write two or more related
paragraphs on the same topic. i. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central
4
GRADING PERIOD: 4st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Story Structure / Visualize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. e. Identify the problem and solution. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l. Read with fluency and accuracy.
SOL REVIEW
Week 3
The Girl Who Loved Spiders Web Wise
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books
SOL REVIEW
Greek and Latin Roots 4.4b peculiar intends captured nourishing glances observes assist favor condition memorable
SOL REVIEW
Making Comparisons
SOL REVIEW
Writing – Fictional Narrative (?) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. i. Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. f. Incorporate adjectives and adverbs g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones.
SOL REVIEW
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central
5
GRADING PERIOD: 4st Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Main Idea & Detail / Question 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading d. Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. c. Identify the main idea. d. Summarize supporting details. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. b. Formulate questions that might be answered in the selection. d. Identify the main idea. e. Summarize supporting details. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. SOL REVIEW
Week 4
The Frog in the Milk Pail Amphibian Alert!
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books SOL REVIEW
Analogies shortage betrayed species continent scarce focus included alert introduce opportunity SOL REVIEW
More Comparisons SOL REVIEW
Writing – Fictional Narrative (?) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. i. Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. f. Incorporate adjectives and adverbs. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones. SOL REVIEW
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central
6
GRADING PERIOD: 4th Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Fact & Opinion / Monitor and Clarify 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry.
k. Use reading strategies throughout
the reading process to monitor
comprehension 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. h. Distinguish between fact and opinion. i. Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. SOL REVIEW
Week 5
Museums: Worlds of Wonder Making the Most from Trash
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books SOL REVIEW
Prefixes 4.4 b con-, com-, in-, im- apologize genuine triumph biological display concluded obstacles effect vast SOL REVIEW
Possessive Pronouns SOL REVIEW
Writing – Fictional Narrative (?) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. g. Write two or more related paragraphs on the same topic. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones. SOL REVIEW
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central
7
GRADING PERIOD: 4TH Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Understanding Characters and Infer and Predict 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. h. Draw conclusions/make inferences about text. i. Make, confirm, or revise predictions SOL REVIEW
Week 6 Save Timber Woods! Following Muir: A Persuasive Essay
OR
Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books SOL REVIEW
Word Origins defended satisfied confidence symbol vanished deliberately brilliant publicity territory proposed SOL REVIEW
Correct Pronouns SOL REVIEW
Writing – Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Fictional Narrative (Writing Assessment) 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes c. Use a variety of pre-writing strategies. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones SOL REVIEW
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central
8
GRADING PERIOD: 4TH Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Conclusions and Generalizations / Summarize 4.4 The student will expand vocabulary when reading. b. Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones. 4.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction texts, and poetry. h. Draw conclusions/make inferences about text. 4.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts. f. Draw conclusions and make simple inferences using textual information as support. l. Read with fluency and accuracy. SOL REVIEW
Week 7
Mystery at Reed’s Pond A big Python Problem
OR Benchmark Leveled Books Trade Books SOL REVIEW
Suffixes 4.4b -er, -or, -ist appreciate effort denied informed shallow resources average suffered inspector progress SOL REVIEW
Pronoun Contractions SOL REVIEW
Writing – Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Fictional Narrative (Writing Assessment) AND/OR Response to Literature 4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes e. Recognize different modes of writing have different patterns of organization. j. Revise writing for clarity of content using specific vocabulary and information. 4.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing. g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words, including common homophones. SOL REVIEW
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central
9
GRADING PERIOD: 4th Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives
HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources
Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective
HMH Writing Skills
Resources
Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Review / Remediate / Extend SOL REVIEW AND TESTING
Week 8
Writing – Finish Fictional Narrative AND/OR Poetry SOL REVIEW AND TESTING
Teacher assessments Harcourt Assessments Graphic Organizers Foldables Teacher and student generated discussions Writing Prompts Interactive Notebooks AR Tests
Fourth Grade English Pacing Guide Lynchburg City Schools 2012-2013
Curriculum Framework Standards of Learning Documents for English Harcourt Reading Series Resources Think Central
10
GRADING PERIOD: 4th Nine Weeks (continued)
SOL / Enabling Objectives HMH Reading Skill and Strategy
Resources Standards in relation to number of
questions on the SOL
SOL / Enabling Objective HMH Writing Skills
Resources Activities
Assessments
Reading Time / Text Vocabulary Grammar Writing Links
Reading – Review / Remediate / Extend SOL REVIEW AND TESTING
Week 9
Writing – Finish Fictional Narrative AND/OR Poetry SOL REVIEW AND TESTING
Ideas from Rockingham County Main Idea Review Game Language Arts Review
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