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Elementary ELA Course 3/4: Third/Fourth Grade English Language Arts (2x Weekly)
Stone Bridges Academy
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This is an all-inclusive English Language Arts course aligned to common core standards that will cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking presented with engaging activities and visuals.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Welcome to a comprehensive third-grade English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum, meticulously crafted for reading, writing, and presentations. With each unit consisting of six classes, our 45-minute sessions are aligned with Common Core standards for 3rd and 4th grade. Ideal for homeschooling, supporting existing ELA curricula, or after-school supplementation, this course ensures a rich learning experience for every student. Course Structure: The class structure is designed for easy...
78 lessons//39 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1SynonymsLearners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers.Lesson 2AntonymsLearners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers.Week 2Lesson 3PrefixesLearners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers.Lesson 4SuffixesLearners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers.Week 3Lesson 5HomophonesLearners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers.Lesson 6IdiomsLearners will be guided to use a dictionary to help learn definitions and the target concept. They will be encouraged to use the concepts in writing and share their work with their peers.Week 4Lesson 7PredictWe will use the book The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka to learn and practice skills of predicting what might happen next.Lesson 8SummarizeFocus on the idea of summarizing- saying it in your own words with a focus on the main idea and key details.Week 5Lesson 9ParaphraseFocus on the idea of paraphrasing- saying it in your own words focusing on a specific detail.Lesson 10VisualizeVisualizing what a text is trying to illustrateWeek 6Lesson 11QuestionQuestioning story plotsLesson 12ClarifyLearning to identify and write text with clarityWeek 7Lesson 13Inferences, conclusions, generalizationsReading text to make inferences, conclusion, and generalizations about it in LiteratureLesson 14Main Idea, theme, supporting detailsIdentifying the main idea and the supporting detail that leads to the theme of the text in LiteratureWeek 8Lesson 15Summarizing and paraphrasing textKnowing the differencing between and practicing summarizing and paraphrasing in LiteratureLesson 16Identifying and comparing and contrasting charactersLook deeper at characters and compare their thoughts, ideas, and actions in LiteratureWeek 9Lesson 17Identifying and describing settingsDefine and identify the setting to include time, place, weather, and other important factors in LiteratureLesson 18Identifying the plot, conflict, and resolution with story elementsUsing knowledge of story elements (characters, setting, plot) to identify conflict, resolution, and story lines in LiteratureWeek 10Lesson 19Parts and Types of ParagraphsLearning the parts of a paragraph and the different types and purposes for using themLesson 20Opinion ParagraphsOutline and write an opinion paragraphWeek 11Lesson 21Narrative ParagraphsOutline and write a narrative paragraphLesson 22Descriptive ParagraphsOutline and write a descriptive paragraphWeek 12Lesson 23Informational ParagraphsOutline and write an informational paragraphLesson 24Persuasive ParagraphsOutline and write a persuasive paragraphWeek 13Lesson 25Main Idea and Supporting DetailsIdentify the main idea and supporting detail in informational textLesson 26Non-Literal MeaningsLooking at what the text can mean beyond the words on the page in informational textWeek 14Lesson 27Context Clues and Point of ViewUsing context clues to understand unfamiliar words, ideas, and concepts and determining which point of view it is written from in informational textLesson 28Author's PurposeDetermining what the author's purpose is in an informational textWeek 15Lesson 29Compare and Contrast Informational TextRead two informational text and using a Venn Diagram to compare themLesson 30Academic VocabularyStudy definitions and use of more academic wordsWeek 16Lesson 31Charts and GraphsDeciphering charts and graphs in informational textLesson 32More Advanced VocabularyStudy definitions and use of more academic wordsWeek 17Lesson 33Sequential OrderLear how a sequential order helps understand informational textLesson 34Facts vs. OpinionIdentify what is a fact and what is an opinion in informational textWeek 18Lesson 35Cause and EffectLook at what causes something and the effects it has in informational textLesson 36Summarizing TextsReview the concept of summarizing and use it on informational textWeek 19Lesson 37Tall Tales ExplorationReading tall talesLesson 38Tall Tales AnalyzationIdentifying the elements of a tall taleWeek 20Lesson 39Write a Tall TaleUsing what was learned and writing a tall taleLesson 40Fairy Tales Exploration and AnalyzationReading and identifying the elements of a tall taleWeek 21Lesson 41Fairy Tale ComparisonReading two versions of a fairy tale and comparing themLesson 42Write a Fairy TaleUsing what was learned and writing a tall taleWeek 22Lesson 43Intro and Vocab part 1Learn poetic vocabulary, see examples, and trying to create examplesLesson 44Intro and Vocab part 2Learn poetic vocabulary, see examples, and trying to create examplesWeek 23Lesson 45Identify and AnalyzeIdentify what type of poem it is and its elementsLesson 46Comparing Like PiecesLooking at poems that are alike and comparing themWeek 24Lesson 47Writing using Key Words and ObjectsLearn about and write a poem using specific words and objectsLesson 48Writing Acrostics and HaikusLearn about and write an acrostic and HaikuWeek 25Lesson 49PlagiarismLearning what plagiarism is and how to avoid itLesson 50Beginning ResearchLearn what research is and how to do itWeek 26Lesson 51Using Search Engines (Google)Learn how to use a search engine for researchLesson 52Evaluating SourcesLearn how to evaluate a source and practiceWeek 27Lesson 53Start Your ResearchBegin a small research projectLesson 54Citations and ProjectsLearn beginning citations and create a project with research factsWeek 28Lesson 55Narrative EssayParts and processLesson 56Narrative EssayBrainstorm and outlineWeek 29Lesson 57Narrative EssayOutline completion, begin draftingLesson 58Narrative EssayDraftWeek 30Lesson 59Narrative EssayFinish draft, peer reviews, revisingLesson 60Narrative EssayFinal format (MLA9) and shareWeek 31Lesson 61Explanatory EssayParts and processLesson 62Explanatory EssayBrainstorm and outlineWeek 32Lesson 63Explanatory EssayOutline completion, begin draftingLesson 64Explanatory EssayDaftWeek 33Lesson 65Explanatory EssayFinish draft, peer reviews, revisingLesson 66Explanatory EssayFinal format (MLA9) and shareWeek 34Lesson 67Persuasive EssayParts and processLesson 68Persuasive EssayBrainstorm and outlineWeek 35Lesson 69Persuasive EssayOutline completion, begin draftLesson 70Persuasive EssayDraftWeek 36Lesson 71Persuasive EssayFinish draft, peer reviews, revisingLesson 72Persuasive EssayFinal format (MLA9) and shareWeek 37Lesson 73Creative WritingReview story elements, roll story dice, plan, and write a short storyLesson 74Creative WritingReview story elements, roll story dice, plan, and write a short storyWeek 38Lesson 75Creative WritingReview story elements, roll story dice, plan, and write a short storyLesson 76Note-TakingKey Word Outlines- learn and doWeek 39Lesson 77Note-TakingConcept Maps- learn and doLesson 78Note-TakingSketch Notes- learn and do
- RL.3.5 - Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.
- RL.3.1 RI.3.1- Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
- RL.3.2 RI.3.2 - Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
- RI.3.3 - Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.
- RL.CCR.1 RI.CCR.1- Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
- RL.CCR.2 RI.CCR.2 - Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
- RL.3.4 RI.3.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
- RI.3.5 - Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.
- RI.3.7 - Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur)
- RI.3.8 - Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text (e.g., comparison, cause/effect, first/second/third in a sequence).
- RL.3.9 RI.3.9- Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series).
- RL.CCR.9 RI.CCR.9- Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
- W.3.1 - Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
- W.3.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- W.3.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences
- W.3.4 - With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
- W.3.5 - With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
- W.3.6 - With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
- W.CCR.5 - Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
- W.3.7 - Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
- W.3.8 - Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
- W.3.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
- SL.3.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
- SL.3.1c - Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.
- SL.CCR.2 - Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
- SL.3.4 - Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.
- SL.3.6 - Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.
- SL.CCR.4 - Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
This class was created by Misses Dee: AA in Child Development BA in Early Language Education Teaching Certification TESOL Certification 20+ years in education, including curriculum
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Upon request, extra practice material can be provided after each class. Any extra assignments provided by the teacher are not mandatory.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: A certificate of completion can be given at the end of the course upon request. For other grading or assessment options, please contact the teacher.
We have experience working with learners of all abilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD and more. Learners of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to join us in class. Please contact us for more information.
The material will be presented on Google Slides and learners will be given access to a slide to do interactive work in class. No account is needed to access the slides. Alternatively, learners can use pencil and paper. The teacher will screen-share material for students to see. Learners will not need to access outside sources other than Google Slides and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary site. Material is available in PDF form upon request 2 hours PRIOR to the class.
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The material will be presented on Google Slides and learners will be given access to a slide to do interactive work in class. No account is needed to access the slides. Alternatively, learners can use pencil and paper. The teacher will screen-share material for students to see. Learners will not need to access outside sources other than Google Slides and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary site. Material is available in PDF form upon request 2 hours PRIOR to the class.
The material will be presented on Google Slides and learners will be given access to a slide to do interactive work in class. No account is needed to access the slides. Alternatively, learners can use pencil and paper. The teacher will screen-share material for students to see. Learners will not need to access outside sources other than Google Slides and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary site. Material is available in PDF form upon request 2 hours PRIOR to the class.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Master's Degree in History from SUNY-Albany
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Oklahoma City University
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Connecticut
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY-Albany
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Education from Fort Hayes State University
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$44
weekly or $1,680 for 78 classes2x per week, 39 weeks
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
1-6 learners per class
