Full Curriculum ELA 3rd & 4th-Grade Fiction Reading & Creative Narrative 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 have assignments each week to aid in their development of the skills presented. Students will need to read about 35 pages each week in weeks 2-6. In the last two weeks, students will draft, revise, and edit narrative essays.Assessment
Feedback will be given on all assignments. Grades can be given on request.Grading
Grades can be given on 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 one full novel throughout this class, "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle as well as a short fable in the first lesson. Reading skills taught in this class include: 📚 Determining a central idea 📚 Analyzing character traits 📚 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: After finishing the novel, students will write a creative short story based on the novel. This could be what happens next, a diary entry from one character, etc. Writing skills taught in this class include: 🧾 Prewriting a narrative by using a graphic organizer 🧾 Drafting a narrative that aligns with the book 🧾 Revising a narrative based on constructive feedback 🧾 Editing a narrative 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 a creative narrative essay ✅ Teacher feedback on all submitted work 🎉 Join Now and Embark on an Exciting Reading and Writing Adventure! 🎉 Elevate your reading comprehension, unleash your creativity in writing narratives, and engage with captivating stories. Enroll today to strengthen your skills, receive personalized feedback, and embark on a fun-filled learning adventure!
Learning Goals
📚 Determining a central idea
📚 Analyzing character traits
📚 Referring to the text when answering questions
📚 Using context clues to determine the meaning of new words
📚 Writing an objective summary
🧾 Prewriting a narrative by using a graphic organizer
🧾 Drafting a narrative that aligns with the book
🧾 Revising a narrative based on constructive feedback
🧾 Editing a narrative for grammar and spelling mistakes
Syllabus
3 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: Introduction
Lesson 1:
Central Idea - "The Lion & The Mouse"
Unit 2: "A Wrinkle In Time"
Lesson 2:
Use the Text to Answer Questions
Lesson 3:
Character Traits
Lesson 4:
Context Clues
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be reading "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle which has magic and a missing parent.
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.
Supply List
Students will need access to the book "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
3 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
Completed by 6 learners
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Ages: 7-10
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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