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Grade 4 - Full Language Arts Pod!

This class will meet weekly for 50 minutes each week to focus on a different ELA concept. Students will have a lesson on the topic of the week and then work on independent work and practice new skills.

Ms. Richards - Certified Teacher B.A, B.Ed

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(185)

What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours per week

Mastery Evaluation

1 hour per week. Homework will be required if not completed in class

Assessment

Feedback will be provided on written portions each class. A formal assessment will be provided at the end of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 4

This English Language Arts pod will meet weekly to cover different grade 4 curriculum expectations. Each class will include a mini lesson on a specific topic and then learners will have the opportunity to practice, work together and brainstorm connections. There will be plenty of hands on writing opportunities as well as shared, guided and independent components in this course. 

The outline and topics are listed below, however this is subject to change slightly if I feel the group needs more time on a given topic.
Learners should also have a journal to bring each week to work on independent writing if there is leftover time in class.


Week of September 16 -  Topic - Reading Comprehension
Week of September 23 - Topic - Fiction vs. Opinion Texts
Week of September 30 - Topic - Narrative Writing
Week of October 14 - Topic - Intro to Paragraphs
Week of October 21 - Topic - Drafting Paragraphs
Week of October 28 - Topic - Revising/Editing
Week of November 4 - Topic - Informative Writing

**BREAK**

Week of November 25 - Topic - Establish a personal Writing Voice - how do we connect with our readers
Week of December 2- Topic - Opinion Writing vs Fact Writing
Week of December 16 - Topic - Elements of Persuasive Writing

**WINTER BREAK**

Learning Goals

To master the ELA curriculum expectations for Grade 4

To foster friendships and make connections within a small group settings

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Ms. Richards - Certified Teacher B.A, B.Ed

Joined April, 2023

5.0

185reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

I am an Ontario certified Teacher with 10 years of classroom experience in the public school setting, and over 20 years of experience in various childcare settings.

I am qualified to teach Science, Math, Language Arts and Social Studies - with an additional qualification, and specialization in Kindergarten. 

I believe in providing young learners with the opportunity to make connections between the material being taught and their own lived experiences.

I focus on Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in my lessons and provide well rounded classes (academic + creativity + social)

I am passionate about learner development -  and my own University experience which has a strong focus on social and academic development is evident in all of my classes.