Full Curriculum ELA 3rd & 4th-Grade Nonfiction Reading & Essay Writing
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will read and complete reading and/or writing activities each week.Assessment
Feedback will be given to all work submitted. Grades can be issued upon request.Grading
Grades can be issued upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
In this self-paced, 8-week course, students will strengthen their reading comprehension and writing skills at a 3rd & 4th-grade level. This class provides full curriculum for one semester of a 3rd or 4th grade language arts class. R E A D I N G O V E R V I E W: Students will read two informational texts in this class: “Cheetah” by National Geographic Kids and “Walt Disney” by Biography.com. Reading skills taught in this class include: 📚 Examining text features 📚 Determining an author’s point of view 📚 Referring to the text when answering questions 📚 Using context clues to determine the meaning of new words 📚 Writing an objective summary W R I T I N G O V E R V I E W: Students will write two essays in this class: an expository essay that pairs with “Cheetah” and a persuasive essay that pairs with “Walt Disney.” Students will be given step-by-step instructions along with graphic organizers that will help them master the essay writing process. Writing skills taught in this class include: 🧾 Prewriting an essay by brainstorming potential topics and ideas 🧾 Drafting an essay by including specific support 🧾 Revising an essay to flow effortlessly while being organized and coherent 🧾 Editing an essay for grammar and spelling mistakes C L A S S H I G H L I G H T S : ✅ 8 pre-recorded video lessons ✅ 8 reading assignments ✅ Step-by-step writing guidance for two essays ✅ Teacher feedback on all submitted work 🎉 Join Now and Embark on an Exciting Reading and Writing Adventure! 🎉 Enhance your reading comprehension, craft expository and persuasive essays, and immerse yourself in captivating articles. Enroll today to strengthen your skills, receive personalized feedback, and embark on a fulfilling journey of reading and writing excellence! 🚀
Learning Goals
📚 Examining text features
📚 Determining an author’s point of view
📚 Referring to the text when answering questions
📚 Using context clues to determine the meaning of new words
📚 Writing an objective summary
🧾 Prewriting an essay by brainstorming potential topics and ideas
🧾 Drafting an essay by including specific support
🧾 Revising an essay to flow effortlessly while being organized and coherent
🧾 Editing an essay for grammar and spelling mistakes
Syllabus
2 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: "Cheetah" & Expository Essay
Lesson 1:
Text Features & Point of View
Lesson 2:
Answer Questions & Refer to The Text
Lesson 3:
Context Clues
Lesson 4:
Objective Summary
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Assignments will be shared via Google Slides. You can use the Google Slides with a Google Account or download them as a PDF without an account. Please reach out to the teacher if you need any assistance.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/cheetah
https://www.biography.com/business-figure/walt-disney
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelors of Science in Secondary English Language Arts Education, Minor in Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Education and Curriculum Development
4 Years Experience Teaching English Language Arts Online
Florida Teacher Certification in English Grades 6-12 with Reading and ESOL Endorsement
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Self-Paced Course
$13
weekly or $100 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 7-11
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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