L.4.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.* b. Choose punctuation for effect.* c. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).
Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)
3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
Information Technology Standard
4.TT.1 Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.
Revised Bloom's Level of thinking
Applying
Learning Target/Task Analysis
Students in grade 4 will use what they know about HOW language works when they write, speak, read, and listen. Students at this level will develop strategies to convey ideas and highlight effect. They will be able to choose between situations calling for informal versus formal English language discourse. In order to do so, students will need strategies for reading across various authors and genres to compare writing styles and effects of language usage.
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4.3 I can use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Essential Vocabulary
formal and informal language, punctuation marks
Sample Assessments
Active Expressions/Clickers for Formative Assessments Common Assessments Teaching Moments 2-minute edit Oral Presentations Written Responses Thinkgate Internet4classrooms Activities
Common Core Standard
L.4.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
b. Choose punctuation for effect.*
c. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).
Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)
3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.Information Technology Standard
4.TT.1 Use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities.Revised Bloom's Level of thinking
ApplyingLearning Target/Task Analysis
Students in grade 4 will use what they know about HOW language works when they write, speak, read, and listen.Students at this level will develop strategies to convey ideas and highlight effect. They will be able to choose between situations calling for informal versus formal English language discourse. In order to do so, students will need strategies for reading across various authors and genres to compare writing styles and effects of language usage.
I can...
4.3 I can use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.Essential Vocabulary
formal and informal language, punctuation marks
Sample Assessments
Active Expressions/Clickers for Formative AssessmentsCommon Assessments
Teaching Moments
2-minute edit
Oral Presentations
Written Responses
Thinkgate
Internet4classrooms Activities
Differentiation
Intervention:
- Flexible grouping
- Graphic Organizers
- Tiered Assignments
- Grammar/Spelling Journal
- Internet4classrooms
- Grammar Park
http://www.elcerritowire.com/4/grammar.htmPersuasive Speech:
http://www.coreknowledge.org/mimik/mimik_uploads/lesson_plans/433/Plead%20Your%20Case%20Sojourner%20and%20Patrick%20%20The%20Art%20of%20Persuasive%20Speech.pdf
Enrichment:
Instructional Resources
Internet4classroomshttp://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-4th-langbuilders.htm
Grammar Park
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/preview/harcourt_language/grammar_park.html
http://www.elcerritowire.com/4/grammar.htm
Grammar Activities for ESL students
http://a4esl.org/
Grammar Games for enrichment
http://www.tburg.k12.ny.us/mcdonald/grammar4.htm
Grammar Blast for enrichment
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/quizzes/index.html
Lucy Calkins manuals
Combining Sentences:
http://www.myenglishlessons.net/quizzes/combining_sentences1.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/interestsentences/compoundsentences/index.shtml
http://www.gamequarium.com/sentencestucture.html
adverb interactive sites
http://www.learningplanet.com/act/rats/rats3.asp?rats_advadj
http://www.quia.com/rr/62022.html
Notes and Additional Information