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Mr. A's 4th Grade Reading and Writing Class Semester 1
Our learners will develop reading comprehension skills and learn to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. They will use literary texts and nonfiction articles to practice these skills, supported by a variety of tech tools
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
In this first semester course we will cover a variety of literary, poetry and nonfiction elements. The second semester we will focus on nonfiction , argumentative and persuasive element standards. Both semesters will include paired stories to compare and contrast elements among genres. During our lessons students will get a chance to read, write and understand the different type of texts. First, we will practice new vocabulary words from the concept and the story to integrated in our lesson....
36 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1GenresThe learner will identify and compare components of various genres.Lesson 2Authors PurposeThe learner will analyze different types of authors purpose in various texts.Week 2Lesson 3NarrativeStudents will analyze plot development and conflict in narrativeLesson 4Parts of SpeechStudents will identify and use parts of speech.Week 3Lesson 5FictionStudents will learn fiction elements and conflict.Lesson 6The Reading ProcessStudents will learn tools to use when reading. (establish purpose for reading, predict, monitor comprehension)Week 4Lesson 7Point of viewStudents will analyze narrative and fiction texts point of view.Lesson 8Simple Sentences and Subject Verb AgreementStudents will analyze, create and revise sentences.Week 5Lesson 9Conflict in literary textStudents will analyze different types of conflicts .Lesson 10Verb tensesstudents will identify and create simple, past and present tense sentences correctly.Week 6Lesson 11CharacterizationStudents will analyze character traits.Lesson 12Writing State of BeingStudents will use key elements to create a character.Week 7Lesson 13Writing processWriting narrative stories.Lesson 14Figurative Language IntroductionStudents will be introduced to figurative language and its use in literary text.Week 8Lesson 15ThemeStudents will analyze themes in fiction stories.Lesson 16Writing processWriting fictional stories.Week 9Lesson 17Theme Across GenresStudents will analyze character traits and themes in all types of literary text.Lesson 18Compound SentencesStudents will analyze sentences, create and revise.Week 10Lesson 19Tone and MoodStudents will compare and contrast tone and mood.Lesson 20Writing tone and moodStudents will write different types of tone and mood.Week 11Lesson 21Main ideaStudents will evaluate details to determine main ideas .Lesson 22SummaryStudents will summarize fictional text.Week 12Lesson 23Comparing Fiction TextsStudents will analyze common elements across fictional stories.Lesson 24Nonfiction IntroductionStudents will analyze elements in nonfiction.Week 13Lesson 25Text StructureStudents will identify and compare text structures in nonfictionLesson 26Writing Nonfiction ParagraphsStudents will understand the structure of a paragraph and how to write them.Week 14Lesson 27The Writing ProcessStudents will learn and write their own nonfiction text.Lesson 28Revising and editingStudents will revise and edit their papers along with practice activities showing standards.Week 15Lesson 29Compare Fiction and NonfictionStudents will analyze common elements across fiction and nonfiction text.Lesson 30Compare literary texts and NonfictionStudents will analyze common elements across fiction and literary text.Week 16Lesson 31Argumentative ReadingStudents will find claims and supporting evidence.Lesson 32Argumentative writingStudents will create an argumentative essay.Week 17Lesson 33DramaStudents will analyze structure and elements in drama piecesLesson 34PoetryThe student will analyze the elements of poetry including the type of poem and figurative language.Week 18Lesson 35Poetry writingStudents will write a poem.Lesson 36Comparing poetry and other genresStudents will analyze common elements across poetry and other genres.
This class is taught in English.
- Students will be able to comprehend, write , speak and understand the English language for their grade level. This will be able to create skills to become a lifelong learner.
My name is Carlos Acosta, and I am a certified teacher with credentials in Elementary EC-6 , Core Content areas EC-8, Social Studies 8-12, and Spanish K-12. I have been teaching ELA for the past 12 years, with the last four years being fully online. I believe that all students can learn through effectively structured lessons that not only practice higher-order thinking skills but also prepare them to become lifelong learners. I utilize technological applications that enable students to learn the content while also seeing their progress and having fun. I use platforms like Nearpod, Kahoot, and Wordwall, among others, to engage students and assess their mastery.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Homework will be assigned 1 time per week depending on the lesson and standard covered.Assignments
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: as neededDetails:Assessment
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classDetails: We will have formative assessments in our bell ringers and exit tickets. formal assessments will be provided on a weekly basis.Progress Report
Frequency: available upon requestDetails:Grading
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: Grades provided upon request
Visuals, graphic organizers and chunking will be used in our lessons.
paper, pencil, stable internet and nearpod accessible device.
We will use resources created by teacher and stories from Learning A-Z , Nearpod, Kahoot.
Joined April, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
West Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello, My name is Carlos Acosta, and I am a certified teacher with credentials in Core Content areas EC-8, Social Studies 8-12, and Spanish K-12. I have been teaching ELA for the past 12 years, with the last four years being fully online. I...
Group Class
$42
weekly or $756 for 36 classes2x per week, 18 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-9 learners per class
