Grade 4 English and Language Arts Jenna Padilla

Grade 4 English and Language Arts Jenna Padilla

English Agenda �Grade 4 ELA Curriculum o Reading o Writing o Language: Spelling & Conventions o Speaking & Listening �An introduction to Common Core �Homework

Reading �Themed Units: o Meeting Challenges, Doing the Right Thing, Inventors & Artists, Adapting, Adventurers, & The Unexpected �Literary circles �Independent reading: 30 minutes a day

Independent Reading • Purpose o To build English literacy skills o To help students develop a positive attitude towards reading o To help students become better thinkers and writers

How to Choose the Right Book

Writing �Journal Writing �Sentence structure �Paragraph formation �Compositions that use the 5 steps to writing �Research Reports

Language: Spelling & Conventions �Leveled spelling �Spelling bee �Grammar that covers the parts of speech, punctuation, and capitalization �Vocabulary based upon short stories read

Speaking & Listening �Interviewing �Collaborative Group Work �Media Literacy �Reader’s Theater �Story Telling �Speeches

The Common Core Curriculum Reading Street

Homework How to Stay Organized �Student Resources o Classroom announcements and homework board o Planners and folder o Classroom page �Parent Resources o Planners o Classroom page

Thank you for welcoming me to Yinghua Academy!