Full Course: ELA (Reading and Writing) 4th Grade Part 2
Semester two of a full-year ELA curriculum for fourth grade. We cover reading, writing, and phonics for spelling and reading mastery. Part 1 will be offered in the Fall Semester of next school year.
Sheila Weems, EdD
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
36 live meetings
33 in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. includedProgress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4
Beginner - Advanced Level
**You are welcome to enroll at any time! Join us!** We will study the second half of fourth-grade English language arts. In reading, this includes mythology, structure of a text, point of view in fiction, forming opinions about a historical text, and using text features to understand non-fiction. In writing, this includes writing a narrative, and an opinion essay. In addition to these, we will study phonics to strengthen spelling and reading. Our class will begin with a discussion, modeling from me, group work, and independent work. We will also play learning games, watch videos usually created by myself, and read books. Some of these books will be online.
Learning Goals
Build reading comprehension skills using text features, inferencing, and understanding of text structure.Complete a narrative and an opinion essay based on a text.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)36 Lessons
over 18 WeeksLesson 1:
Hello!
Set Expectations
Reading: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.7 Read a text so that we can compare text to a video version of the same story. Discuss theme. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Narrative Writing 1
Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.3 Intro to Narrative Writing. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Compare Versions
Reading:CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.7 Watch a video so that we can compare text to a video version of the same story. Discuss theme and compare and contrast aspects of the theme. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Narrative Writing 2
Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.3 Narrative Writing planning.
CCSS.ELA.L.4.5 Use similes and metaphors 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper, pencils, eraser, colored pencils
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2024
5.0
6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from Capella University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University
I am an experienced teacher and curriculum developer. I love teaching all subjects, but especially math and reading. I have been a homeschool mother, public school teacher and college instructor. Outside of education, my background is in History and Anthropology. Additionally, I spent a decade as a novelist. I believe that everyone has the ability to learn as long as we find the right approach to teaching the material.
I work Monday through Friday. I keep Friday as light as possible because Monday through Thursday I work very long hours. If you message me, I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Education
📚Bachelor of Science in Education
📚Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
📚Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction.
Licensure
🌟PK-4 and K-6 in Arkansas
🌟Previously: PK-3 and K-5 in Tennessee
Personal
I currently live in Southern Arkansas, but no matter how long I live here, I will still be “new” to the area.
🐈⬛ It’s possible you will meet my teaching assistant, a 17-year-old cat who firmly believes he is my supervisor.Reviews
Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $540 for 36 classes2x per week, 18 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-4 learners per class
