The 4th/5th grade ELA curriculum integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the study of vocabulary and grammar in a way that engages today's learners and supports them in building a broad and diverse set of literacy skills.  

Using a project-based learning approach allows students to apply their instruction in a fun and productive manner. This session will focus on learning about and creating superheroes while learning about the following language arts elements:

** Story Elements
** Themes
** Main Idea
** Words and Phrases
** Paraphrasing portions of text
** Grade Level phonics
** Informative/Explanatory Writing
** Editing and Publishing
** Punctuation for Effect

By combining Nearpod with in-class activities, students will have a project-based approach to learning. As a former special education teacher, I am able to modify assignments and scaffold learning as needed. While handouts are available, they will be optional with the majority of the work being contained within Nearpod. At the end of the lesson, students may print the packet with their answers for review.  I expect all learners to have their video on (see below). Students will be asked to read aloud either in the group or separately with the teacher.  There may be opportunities to present one's work as well. 

I do accept learners older than the stated age range if it meets their academic potential.  Alternative methods to respond, such as sentence starters, multiple choice, or guided work are available as needed.