Poyen School
Poyen School Curriculum K - 12 2007-2008

Language Arts - 4th Grade Language Arts/Reading


Oral and Visual Communications

    Subject-related information & vocabu
The learner will be able to use subject-related information and vocabulary.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Vocabulary Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.1
Instructional Resources
- Activities, Use overhead vocabulary charts [Activities].  Go over vocabulary for each story
- Workbook, 2, 2a, 9,9a, 16, 16a, 23,23a, 30, 30a, [Workbook].  39, 39a, 46, 46a, 53, 53a, 60, 60a, 67, 67a, 76, 76a, 83, 83a, 90, 90a, 97, 97a, 104, 104a, 113, 113a, 120, 120a, 127, 127a, 134, 134a, 141, 141a, 150, 150a, 157, 157a, 164, 164a, 171, 171a, 178, 178a, 187, 187a, 194, 194a, 201, 201a, 208, 208a, 215, 215a
- Vocabulary cards, use with each story [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activities, Give an oral sentence with selected vocabulary [Activities].  
- Activities, use student dry erase boards when writing sentence [Activities].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  64-65, 148-149, 234-235, 322-323, 400-401, 480-481
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  189L, 631L, 723L
- Activity, Vocabulary dictionaries [Teaching Strategies].  Students create using vocabulary from stories
Assessment Resources
- Selection Assessments, Use for each story [Teaching Strategies].  
- Test, Unit [Teacher Materials].  
- Class discussion, vocabulary transparencies [Teaching Strategies].  
  
    Adjust language & vocabulary
The learner will be able to adjust language and vocabulary to fit an audience, topic, or purpose.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Vocabulary Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.2
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Write for specific purpose [Teaching Strategies].  use appropriate language & vocabulary. Letter to friend: use jargon, slang; Letter to teacher, etc. - formal vocabulary;
- Activity, Read aloud [Teaching Strategies].   listen for specific language and vocabulary to meet purpose.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, 22, 24, 28, 38, 40, 46, 50, 55, 88, 90, 94, 97, 102, 104, 106, 108, 109, 112, 122, 130, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175, 176, 178, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 198, 208, 211, 216, 220, 242, 243, 262, 266, 268, 272, 274, 278, 280, 282, 283, 286, 287, 295, 296, 298, 304, 318, 331, 344, 348, 349, 350, 354, 356, 358, 360, 362, 364, 374, 376, 382, 422, 424, 426, 434, 436, 454, 462, 534/535, 540/541, 574/575, 586/587, 588/589
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  17, 18E, 20C, 37, 41D, 41L, 42E, 44C, 61, 65D, 65L, 66E, 68C, 89, 93D, 93L, 94E, 96C, 113, 117D, 117L, 118E, 120C, 123, 127D, 127L, 129, 129F, 131, 132E, 134C, 153, 157D, 157L, 158E, 160C, 185, 189D, 189L, 190E, 192C, 211, 215D, 215L, 216E, 218C, 237, 241D, 241L, 242E, 244C, 247, 251D, 251L, 253, 253F, 255, 256E, 258C, 277, 281D, 281L, 282E, 284C, 293, 297D, 297L, 298E, 300C, 327, 331D, 331L, 332E, 334C, 355, 359D, 359L, 360E, 362C, 365, 369D, 369L, 371, 371F, 373, 374E, 376C, 401, 405D, 405L, 406E, 408C, 419, 423D, 423L, 424E, 426C, 439, 443D, 443L, 444E, 446C, 467, 471D, 471L, 472E, 474C, 477, 481D, 481L, 483, 483F, 485, 486E, 488C, 511, 515D, 515L, 516E, 518C, 531, 535D, 535L, 536E, 538C, 563, 567D, 567L, 568E, 570C, 595, 599D, 599L, 600E, 602C, 605, 609D, 609L, 611, 611F, 613, 614E, 616C, 627, 631D, 631L, 632E, 634C, 659, 663D, 663L, 664E, 666C, 687, 691D, 691L, 692E, 694C, 709, 713D, 713L, 714E, 716C, 719, 723D, 723L, 725, 725F, Unit 1-6: T60-T66
  
    Focus on Audience
The learner will be able to focus on audience (i.e., appearance and facial expressions).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Behaviors Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.3
Instructional Resources
- Activity, oral reading [Teaching Strategies].  Practive reading various writings in front of class, focusing on facial expression. Remember to look at audience, smiling, showing emotion, posture, clear voice, volume, etc.
- Book talks, Done monthly [Teacher Modeling].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  64-65, 148-149, 234-235, 322-323, 400-401, 480-481
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  189L, 631L, 723L
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student reading [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Make introductions
The learner will be able to make proper introductions and respond courteously.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Behaviors Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.4
Instructional Resources
- Activity, introductions [Teaching Strategies].  Practice introducing fellow students to the class using proper methods of meeting someone. Ex: shaking hands, stating name, nice to meet you, etc.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  2B, 33, 50B, 53, 63, 73, 107, 143, 323, 401, 419, 463
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  65D, 93D, 127L, 189L, 241L, 251K-251L, 253F, 369C, 369L, 443L, 535C, 599L, 620, 631D, 648, 690, 691L, 713D, 725F, Unit 2: T62, Unit 6: T61
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, introductions [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Adapt spoken language
The learner will be able to adapt spoken language, including word choice.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Behaviors Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.5
Instructional Resources
- classroom discussion, descriptive language [Teaching Strategies].  Incorporate descriptive language, vocabulary words, specific terms, etc. into group discussions. Try to eliminate slang and jargon.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, 22, 24, 28, 38, 40, 46, 50, 55, 88, 90, 94, 97, 102, 104, 106, 108, 109, 112, 122, 130, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175, 176, 178, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 198, 208, 211, 216, 220, 242, 243, 262, 266, 268, 272, 274, 278, 280, 282, 283, 286, 287, 295, 296, 298, 304, 318, 331, 344, 348, 349, 350, 354, 356, 358, 360, 362, 364, 374, 376, 382, 422, 424, 426, 434, 436, 454, 462, 534/535, 540/541, 574/575, 586/587, 588/589
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  17, 18E, 20C, 37, 41D, 41L, 42E, 44C, 61, 65D, 65L, 66E, 68C, 89, 93D, 93L, 94E, 96C, 113, 117D, 117L, 118E, 120C, 123, 127D, 127L, 129, 129F, 131, 132E, 134C, 153, 157D, 157L, 158E, 160C, 185, 189D, 189L, 190E, 192C, 211, 215D, 215L, 216E, 218C, 237, 241D, 241L, 242E, 244C, 247, 251D, 251L, 253, 253F, 255, 256E, 258C, 277, 281D, 281L, 282E, 284C, 293, 297D, 297L, 298E, 300C, 327, 331D, 331L, 332E, 334C, 355, 359D, 359L, 360E, 362C, 365, 369D, 369L, 371, 371F, 373, 374E, 376C, 401, 405D, 405L, 406E, 408C, 419, 423D, 423L, 424E, 426C, 439, 443D, 443L, 444E, 446C, 467, 471D, 471L, 472E, 474C, 477, 481D, 481L, 483, 483F, 485, 486E, 488C, 511, 515D, 515L, 516E, 518C, 531, 535D, 535L, 536E, 538C, 563, 567D, 567L, 568E, 570C, 595, 599D, 599L, 600E, 602C, 605, 609D, 609L, 611, 611F, 613, 614E, 616C, 627, 631D, 631L, 632E, 634C, 659, 663D, 663L, 664E, 666C, 687, 691D, 691L, 692E, 694C, 709, 713D, 713L, 714E, 716C, 719, 723D, 723L, 725, 725F, Unit 1-6: T60-T66
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student discussions [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Communicate clearly
The learner will be able to communicate ideas and information with clarity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Behaviors Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV1.4.6
Instructional Resources
- classroom discussion, stories [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, Summarize stories [Teaching Strategies].  Sumarize orally focusing on main idea and story elements.
- Activity, Graphic Organizers [Teaching Strategies].  use to group information first and then read.
- Book talks, monthly [Teacher Modeling].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  64-65, 148-149, 234-235, 322-323, 400-401, 480-481
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  189L, 631L, 723L
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Directions and Instructions
The learner will be able to give precise directions and instructions for more complex activities and tasks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking to share Understanding of Info Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV1.4.7
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Write steps in a process (student choice) [Teaching Strategies].  Then read steps aloud and see if others can follow the steps. Pupose is to explain.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  265, 281, 306-307, 308-323
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  405K-405L, 423K-423L, 443K-443L, 470, 471K-471L, 481K-481L, 483A-483F Unit 2: T63, T65, Unit3: T65, Unit 4, T61
Assessment Resources
- Writing Prompt, Morning Routine Prompt in folder [Teacher Materials].  
  
    Discussions
The learner will be able to participate in formal and informal discussions about a variety of topics including state and/or national events.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking to share Understanding of Info Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.8
Instructional Resources
- classroom discussion, elections, Olympics, war, etc [Teaching Strategies].  Discuss at state and national levels.
- Activity, Make campaign signs [Teaching Strategies].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 38, 45, 54, 58, 64, 87, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 116, 120, 122, 124, 129, 134, 138, 142, 146, 148, 168, 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 202, 206, 208, 210, 215, 220, 224, 228, 232, 234, 262, 264, 266, 268, 270, 272, 274, 276, 278, 280, 282, 284, 286, 303, 308, 312, 314, 316, 320, 322, 344, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354, 356, 358, 360, 362, 364, 368, 372, 374, 376, 381, 386, 388, 390, 392, 394, 398, 400, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438, 440, 442, 444, 448, 452, 454, 456, 461, 464, 466B, 466, 470, 474, 478, 480
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41A-41C, 41D, 65A-65C, 65D, 93A-93C, 93D, 117D, 117K, 127A-127D, 129A, 129F, 157D, 189A-189C, 215D, 241D, 251D, 258A, 258C, 281D, 297A-297C, 297D, 331A-331C, 359D, 369A-369C, 369D, 371A, 405A-405C, 423A-423C, 423D, 440, 443D, 443H, 446A, 468, 474C, 481D, 488A, 515D, 535D, 567A-567C, 567D, 599A-599C, 599D, 602C, 609A-609C, 609D, 631A-631C, 663D, 666C, 691D, 691G, 713D, 723D, Unit 2: T62, Unit 5 T 6222, Unit 6: T62
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Encourage others in discussions
The learner will be able to encourage others to participate in discussions (i.e., avoid monopolizing the conversation and raise pertinent questions).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking to share Understanding of Info Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.9
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Share information [Teaching Strategies].  Group students and have them share information on certain topics. Each student must share. Each student must give positive feedback.
- Cooperative Groups, Roles: Narrator, Recorder, Time Keeper, Supply [Human].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 38, 45, 54, 58, 64, 87, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 116, 120, 122, 124, 129, 134, 138, 142, 146, 148, 168, 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 202, 206, 208, 210, 215, 220, 224, 228, 232, 234, 262, 264, 266, 268, 270, 272, 274, 276, 278, 280, 282, 284, 286, 303, 308, 312, 314, 316, 320, 322, 344, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354, 356, 358, 360, 362, 364, 368, 372, 374, 376, 381, 386, 388, 390, 392, 394, 398, 400, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438, 440, 442, 444, 448, 452, 454, 456, 461, 464, 466B, 466, 470, 474, 478, 480
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41A-41C, 41D, 65A-65C, 65D, 93A-93C, 93D, 117D, 117K, 127A-127D, 129A, 129F, 157D, 189A-189C, 215D, 241D, 251D, 258A, 258C, 281D, 297A-297C, 297D, 331A-331C, 359D, 369A-369C, 369D, 371A, 405A-405C, 423A-423C, 423D, 440, 443D, 443H, 446A, 468, 474C, 481D, 488A, 515D, 535D, 567A-567C, 567D, 599A-599C, 599D, 602C, 609A-609C, 609D, 631A-631C, 663D, 666C, 691D, 691G, 713D, 723D, Unit 2: T62, Unit 5 T 6222, Unit 6: T62
Assessment Resources
- Cooperative Groups, Roles: Narrator, Recorder, Time Keeper, Supply [Human].  
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Storytelling
The learner will be able to tell and retell stories in a formal storytelling format using descriptive language, story elements, and voice to create interest and mood.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking literary response & express Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.10
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Weekly: Share summary of self-selected books [Teaching Strategies].  focus on details and story elements. Use as persuasive tool to encourage others to read selected books. Call this "Book Talks" - Summarize information using teacher made Book Talk form.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  64, 261, 344A, 400
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  36, 60, 88, 103, 112, 117D, 117L, 122, 152, 184, 210, 229, 236, 246, 276, 292, 326, 354, 364, 400, 401, 406E, 418, 438, 466, 476, 486E, 507, 510, 513, 525, 530, 562, 579, 594, 599L, 604, 626, 631D, 686, 691D, 693B, 718, Unit 3: T66
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Speaking activities
The learner will be able to participate in a variety of speaking activities, including book reports.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking literary response & express Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.11
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Oral presentation of biography of Southern person [Teaching Strategies].  Sudents have to write a biography of a person from the South when we are doing the Southern region in Social Studies.
- Activity, Oral Book Reports [Teaching Strategies].  
- Writing Prompt, Share various; time line project [Teacher Worksheet].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 20, 22, 24, 28, 38, 40, 46, 50, 55, 88, 90, 94, 97, 102, 104, 106, 108, 109, 112, 122, 130, 170, 171, 172, 174, 175, 176, 178, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 198, 208, 211, 216, 220, 242, 243, 262, 266, 268, 272, 274, 278, 280, 282, 283, 286, 287, 295, 296, 298, 304, 318, 331, 344, 348, 349, 350, 354, 356, 358, 360, 362, 364, 374, 376, 382, 422, 424, 426, 434, 436, 454, 462, 534/535, 540/541, 574/575, 586/587, 588/589
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41L, 65L, 93F, 93L, 117L, 127L, 129F, 157L, 189L, 215L, 241L, 251L, 253F,281L, 297D, 297L, 331D, 331L, 359L, 362C, 369L, 371F, 405D, 405L, 423L, 433L, 471L, 481L, 483F, 515L, 535L, 567L, 599L, 609L, 611F, , 631L, 663L, 691L, 713F, 713L, 723K, 723L, 725F
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Contributions to discussions
The learner will be able to ask and answer relevant questions and make contributions in small or large group discussions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking critical analysis & evaluat Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.12
Instructional Resources
- classroom discussion, Discuss daily stories; also Social studies [Teaching Strategies].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 38, 45, 54, 58, 64, 87, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 116, 120, 122, 124, 129, 134, 138, 142, 146, 148, 168, 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 202, 206, 208, 210, 215, 220, 224, 228, 232, 234, 262, 264, 266, 268, 270, 272, 274, 276, 278, 280, 282, 284, 286, 303, 308, 312, 314, 316, 320, 322, 344, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354, 356, 358, 360, 362, 364, 368, 372, 374, 376, 381, 386, 388, 390, 392, 394, 398, 400, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438, 440, 442, 444, 448, 452, 454, 456, 461, 464, 466B, 466, 470, 474, 478, 480
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41A-41C, 41D, 65A-65C, 65D, 93A-93C, 93D, 117D, 117K, 127A-127D, 129A, 129F, 157D, 189A-189C, 215D, 241D, 251D, 258A, 258C, 281D, 297A-297C, 297D, 331A-331C, 359D, 369A-369C, 369D, 371A, 405A-405C, 423A-423C, 423D, 440, 443D, 443H, 446A, 468, 474C, 481D, 488A, 515D, 535D, 567A-567C, 567D, 599A-599C, 599D, 602C, 609A-609C, 609D, 631A-631C, 663D, 666C, 691D, 691G, 713D, 723D, Unit 2: T62, Unit 5 T 6222, Unit 6: T62
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Improve speaking
The learner will be able to utilize established goals to improve speaking performance.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking critical analysis & evaluat Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.1.4.13
Instructional Resources
- checklist, use to evaluate a person speaking [Teacher Worksheet].  Checklist includes: voice, eye contact, expression, volume, posture
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  64-65, 65B, 148-149, 149B, 234-235, 235B, 322-323, 323B, 400-401, 401B, 480-481, 481B
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  16G, 17, 41L, 65L, 93L, 117L, 127L, 129, 129F, 130G, 131, 157L, 371F, 372G, 373, 405L, 423L, 443L, 471L, 472E, 474A, 481L, 483, 483F, 484G, 485, 515L, 535L, 567L, 599L, 609L, 611, 611F, 612G, 613, 631L, 663L, 691L, 713L, 723L, 725, 725F
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Active listening behaviors
The learner will be able to demonstrate active listening behaviors (i.e., beginning note taking).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information &Understan Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.4.1
Instructional Resources
- Activities, Take notes [Activities].  From oral reading of "How it All Began" page T2-T5 when covering Baseball Saved Us - Unit 2
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  49, 52, 64, 145, 148, 229, 234, 317, 322, 400, 401, 480
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41L, 65L, 93F, 93L, 117L, 127L, 129F, 157L, 189L, 215L, 241L, 251L, 253F, 281L, 297D, 297L, 331D, 331L, 359L, 362C, 369L, 371F, 405D, 405L, 423L, 443L, 471L, 481L, 483F, 515L, 535L, 567L, 599L, 609L, 611F, 631L, 663L, 691L, 713F, 713L, 723K, 723L, 725F
Assessment Resources
- Test, Facts from "How it all Began" [Teacher Materials].   Let students use notes. Students can see how well they did taking notes on basis of quiz score.
  
    Listen & evaluate information
The learner will be able to listen and evaluate information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information &Understan Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.4.2
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Daily: from reading, discussions in all subjects [Teaching Strategies].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  234, 317, 401
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41L, 65L, 93F, 93L, 117L, 127L, 129F, 157L, 189L, 215L, 241L, 251L, 253F, 281L, 297D, 297L, 331D, 331L, 359L, 362C, 369L, 371F, 405D, 405L, 423L, 443L, 471L, 481L, 483F, 515L, 535L, 567L, 599L, 609L, 611F, 631L, 663L, 691L, 713F, 713L, 723K, 723L, 725F
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Listen for directions
The learner will be able to listen to understand, organize, and remember directions for doing tasks and assignments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening for information &Understan Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.4.3
Instructional Resources
- Daily work, all assignments [Student].  
- Daily work, Daily assignment sheet [Student].  
- Mountain English, Weekly: Students fill out form independently [Teaching Strategies].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  265, 281, 306-307, 308-323
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  470, Unit 3: T65, Unit 4: T61
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Listen to literature
The learner will be able to listen and respond to literature, including inferring underlying themes or messages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening & responing to literature Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.4.4
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Listen to stories on tape [Teaching Strategies].  Always state purpose before reading
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  1G, 86, 168, 260, 342, 418
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  16, 18E, 42E, 66E, 94E, 118E, 128, 130, 132E, 158E, 190E, 216E, 242E, 252, 254, 256E, 282E, 298E, 332E, 360E, 370, 372, 374E, 406E, 424E, 444E, 472E, 484, 486E, 516E, 536E, 568E, 600E, 610, 612, 614E, 632E, 664E, 692E, 714E, 724
  
    Verbal & nonverbal communication
The learner will be able to identify/infer the purpose, content, organization, and delivery of verbal communication and nonverbal cues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening critical analysis & evalua Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.4.5
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Illustrate difference between verbal/nonverbal [Teaching Strategies].  Have students role play using nonverbal communication: Charades.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  49, 52, 64, 145, 148, 229, 234, 317, 322, 400, 401, 480
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41L, 65L, 93F, 93L, 117L, 127L, 129F, 157L, 189L, 215L, 241L, 251L, 253F, 281L, 297D, 297L, 331D, 331L, 359L, 362C, 369L, 371F, 405D, 405L, 423L, 443L, 471L, 481L, 483F, 515L, 535L, 567L, 599L, 609L, 611F, 631L, 663L, 691L, 713F, 713L, 723K, 723L, 725F
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Evaluate a performance
The learner will be able to evaluate a performance on the basis of a predetermined criteria/rubric developed by the class.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Listening critical analysis & evalua Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.2.4.6
Instructional Resources
- checklist, Speaking Checklist [Teacher Worksheet].  Use on any oral presentation. Have students give a score and then have student see the evaluation to see how they can improve their performance.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  64-65, 65B, 148-149, 149B, 234-235, 235B, 322-323, 323B, 400-401, 401B, 480-481, 481B
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  Opportunity to address:41L, 65L, 93F, 93L, 117L, 127L, 129F, 157L, 189L, 215L, 241L, 251L, 253F, 281L, 297D, 297L, 331D, 331L, 359L, 362C, 369L, 371F, 405D, 405L, 423L, 443L, 471L, 481L, 483F, 515L, 535L, 567L, 599L, 609L, 611F, 631L, 663L, 691L, 713F, 713L, 723K, 723L, 725F
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, student work [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Types of media presentations
The learner will be able to distinguish the purpose of various types of media presentations including persuasive presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Utilizing media for info & understan Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.3.4.1
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Persuasive [Teaching Strategies].  Students bring in a newspaper, magazine ad and see now the ad persuades the reader to buy a certain product or service.
- Activity, create persuasive ad for product or service [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, Act out a commercial [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, Graphic Organizer [Teaching Strategies].  # 39, 40 for persuasive writing
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  33, 44, 65, 117, 128, 149, 203, 214, 235, 291, 302, 323, 369, 380, 401, 449, 460, 481
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  18/19, 32, 41L, 42/43, 50, 65L, 66/67, 76, 93L, 94/95, 117L, 118/119, 127L, 129F, 132/133, 157L, 158/159, 178, 189L, 190/191, 215L, 216/217, 230, 241L, 242/243, 251L, 253F, 256/257, 281L, 282/283, 297L, 298/299, 310, 331L, 332/333, 346, 359L, 360/361, 369L, 371F, 374/375, 382, 405L, 406/407, 423L, 424/425, 436, 443L, 444/445, 458, 471L, 472/473, 481L, 486/487, 496, 515L, 516/517, 535L, 536/537, 567L, 568/569, 572, 599L, 600/601, 609L, 611F, 614/615, 631L, 632/633, 646, 663L, 664/665, 669, 691L, 692/693, 713L, 714/715, 723L, 725F
  
    Respond to media
The learner will be able to respond to media in a variety of ways (i.e., art, writing, discussion, and drama).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Utilize media/personal response&expr Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV3.4.2
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Use newspaper ad, yearbook, magazine ad [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, Wildwood Opera [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, create ad of choice [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, Respond through writing to opera [Teaching Strategies].  Compare an opera to a regular play
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  44-45, 128-129, 214-215, 302-303, 380-381, 460-461
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  93L, 117L, 189L, 251L, 281L, 369L, 405L, 443L, 471L, 515L, 535L, 609L, 713L
  
    Influence of media
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the influence of media presentations on daily life.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Utilizing media/critical analysis & Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.3.4.3
Instructional Resources
- classroom discussion, commercials & purpose [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, Bring a product from home being advertised [Teaching Strategies].  Tennis shoe, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.
- Activity, Create a commercial for a product [Teaching Strategies].  Perform in front of class
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  128-129, 130-131, 132-133, 134B
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  18/19, 32, 42/43, 50, 66/67, 76, 94/95, 118/119, 132/133, 158/159, 178, 190/191, 216/217, 230, 242/243, 256/257, 282/283, 298/299, 310, 332/333, 346, 360/361, 374/375, 382, 406/407, 424/425, 436, 444/445, 458, 472/473, 486/487, 496, 516/517, 536/537, 568/569, 572, 600/601, 614/615, 632/633, 646, 664/665, 669, 692/693, 714/715
  
    Role of Advertising
The learner will be able to interpret the role of advertising as a part of media.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Utilizing media/critical analysis & Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks OV.3.4.4
Instructional Resources
- classroom discussion, Purpose of Advertisements [Teaching Strategies].  
- Classroom materials, Practice Page 152: reading ads: Unit 5 [Textbook].  
- Classroom materials, Newspaper: Practice page 159: Unit 5 [Textbook].  
- Activity, Bring ad from home and state purpose [Teaching Strategies].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  1, 88B, 103, 119, 173, 195, 199, 219, 277, 285
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  514
Assessment Resources
- Test, Unit 5 [Teacher Materials].  
- Checklist, fill out to go with ad [Textbook].   Name of Business/ service, what caught your eye, etc.
  

Writing

    Organize Writing
The learner will be able to organize writing to convey a central idea.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Prewriting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.1
Instructional Resources
- classroom discussion, Steps in writing process [Teaching Strategies].  
- classroom discussion, Prewriting [Teaching Strategies].  Importance of brainstorming in the writing process.
- Step Up To Writing, Color coding to organize [Teacher Materials].  
- Houghton-Mifflin English, Page 62: Prewriting [Textbook].  
- Poster, Writing Process [Teacher Materials].  
- Activity, Always prewrite before writing [Teaching Strategies].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  13, 14, 32, 40, 44, 45, 50A, 50B, 50-53, 54, 59, 66, 67, 72, 73, 101, 103, 104, 112, 122, 128, 129, 134A, 134B, 134, 135, 136, 137, 144, 148, 150, 151, 156, 177, 211, 220A, 220B, 220, 221, 222, 223, 228, 236, 238, 242, 265, 281, 286, 290, 307, 308A, 308B, 308, 309, 310, 311, 322, 324, 325, 330, 349, 351, 353, 375, 380, 381, 386A, 386B, 386, 387, 388, 389, 398, 402, 403, 408, 421, 427, 435, 436, 461, 466A, 466B, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 482, 483, 488
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41K, 65K, 93K, 117K, 127K, 129B, 157K, 189K, 215K, 241K, 251K, 253B, 281K, 297K, 331K, 359K, 369K, 371B, 405K, 423K, 443K, 471K, 481K, 483B, 515K, 535K, 567K, 599K, 609K, 611B, 631K, 663K, 691K, 713K, 723K, 725B
  
    Focus on topic
The learner will be able to focus on one aspect of a topic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Prewriting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.2
Instructional Resources
- classroom discussion, Sticking to the topic [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, Hamburger Page: parts of paragraph [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, Assign topic: students write paragraph [Teaching Strategies].  Give at least three detail sentences and one aspect of the topic. Ex: Topic: The Seasons: Pick one season and write about why it is your favorite.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  13, 14, 32, 40, 44, 45, 50A, 50B, 50-53, 54, 59, 66, 67, 72, 73, 101, 103, 104, 112, 122, 128, 129, 134A, 134B, 134, 135, 136, 137, 144, 148, 150, 151, 156, 177, 211, 220A, 220B, 220, 221, 222, 223, 228, 236, 238, 242, 265, 281, 286, 290, 307, 308A, 308B, 308, 309, 310, 311, 322, 324, 325, 330, 349, 351, 353, 375, 380, 381, 386A, 386B, 386, 387, 388, 389, 398, 402, 403, 408, 421, 427, 435, 436, 461, 466A, 466B, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 482, 483, 488
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41K, 65K, 93K, 117K, 127K, 129B, 157K, 189K, 215K, 241K, 251K, 253B, 281K, 297K, 331K, 359K, 369K, 371B, 405K, 423K, 443K, 471K, 481K, 483B, 515K, 535K, 567K, 599K, 609K, 611B, 631K, 663K, 691K, 713K, 723K, 725B
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, share writing: listen to details [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Relevant Information
The learner will be able to select relevant information from a variety of sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Prewriting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.3
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Biography [Teaching Strategies].  Students will use resources to write a biography of person from the South. Possible resources: Internet, books, encyclopedia, video, magazine
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  13, 14, 32, 40, 44, 45, 50A, 50B, 50-53, 54, 59, 66, 67, 72, 73, 101, 103, 104, 112, 122, 128, 129, 134A, 134B, 134, 135, 136, 137, 144, 148, 150, 151, 156, 177, 211, 220A, 220B, 220, 221, 222, 223, 228, 236, 238, 242, 265, 281, 286, 290, 307, 308A, 308B, 308, 309, 310, 311, 322, 324, 325, 330, 349, 351, 353, 375, 380, 381, 386A, 386B, 386, 387, 388, 389, 398, 402, 403, 408, 421, 427, 435, 436, 461, 466A, 466B, 466, 467, 468, 469, 470, 482, 483, 488
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  17, 22, 24, 41D, 58, 54, 56, 65D, 72, 74, 80, 82, 93A, 93D, 98, 102, 115, 117D, 125, 127D, 129, 131, 148, 157D, 170, 176, 189C, 189D, 206, 208, 213, 215D, 222, 226, 228, 232, 241D, 251D, 253, 253B, 255, 264, 266, 268, 279, 281D, 286, 290, 295, 297D, 318, 320, 329, 331D, 338, 340, 348, 357, 359C, 359D, 369D, 371, 371B, 373, 380, 390, 396, 403, 405D, 410, 414, 421, 423D, 430, 432, 441, 443D, 448, 454, 456, 460, 471D, 479, 481D, 483, 485, 490, 494, 500, 506, 513, 515D, 522, 528, 533, 535D, 550, 554, 560, 565, 567D, 576, 580, 588, 597, 599D, 607, 609D, 611, 613, 618, 624, 629, 631D, 636, 650, 661, 663D, 668, 671, 680, 689, 691D, 698, 700, 711, 713D, 723D, 725, 725B, 725C, Unit 1: T61, Unit2: T61
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Checklist, Grade finished biography [Tools and Methods].  
  
    Technology to collect information
The learner will be able to use available technology to collect information for writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Prewriting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.4
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Use resources for information for Southern Bio [Teaching Strategies].  Use the internet, encyclopedia, books to collect information
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  52-53, 136-137, 222-223, 310-311, 388-389, 468-469, 584/585
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  17, 22, 24, 41D, 58, 54, 56, 65D, 72, 74, 80, 82, 93A, 93D, 98, 102, 115, 117D, 125, 127D, 129, 131, 148, 157D, 170, 176, 189C, 189D, 206, 208, 213, 215D, 222, 226, 228, 232, 241D, 251D, 253, 253B, 255, 264, 266, 268, 279, 281D, 286, 290, 295, 297D, 318, 320, 329, 331D, 338, 340, 348, 357, 359C, 359D, 369D, 371, 371B, 373, 380, 390, 396, 403, 405D, 410, 414, 421, 423D, 430, 432, 441, 443D, 448, 454, 456, 460, 471D, 479, 481D, 483, 485, 490, 494, 500, 506, 513, 515D, 522, 528, 533, 535D, 550, 554, 560, 565, 567D, 576, 580, 588, 597, 599D, 607, 609D, 611, 613, 618, 624, 629, 631D, 636, 650, 661, 663D, 668, 671, 680, 689, 691D, 698, 700, 711, 713D, 723D, 725, 725B, 725C, Unit 1: T61, Unit2: T61
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, students name resources used in biography [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Develop drafts
The learner will be able to develop drafts by categorizing ideas, organizing them into paragraphs, and blending paragraphs into larger units of text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.5
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Writing Process [Teaching Strategies].  After the prewriting stage, focus on the rough draft stage. Organizing thoughts into a larger piece of text.
- Houghton-Mifflin English, Page 64 [Textbook].  
- Poster, Writing Process [Teacher Materials].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  50B, 54, 55, 134B, 138, 139, 220B, 224, 287, 308B, 312, 313, 386B, 390, 391, 466B, 470, 471
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41K, 65K, 93K, 117K, 127K, 129C, 157K, 189K, 215K, 241K, 251K, 253C, 281K, 297K, 331K, 359K, 369K, 371C, 405K, 423K, 443K, 471K, 481K, 483E, 515K, 535K, 567K, 599K, 609K, 611C, 631K, 663K, 691K, 713K, 723K, 725C
Assessment Resources
- Writing Prompt, throughout year [Teacher Materials].  
  
    Create introduction
The learner will be able to create an introduction that hooks the reader.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.6
Instructional Resources
- Step Up To Writing, color green [Teacher Materials].  
- Activity, Focus: topic sentence [Teaching Strategies].  Students brainstorm together using creative ways to write topic sentences that will catch the reader's attention. Share and then judge the best topic sentence.
- Houghton-Mifflin English, Page 118-119, 243-244, 452, 456, 458, 460 [Textbook].  
- Lesson Questions, Highlight topic sentences in paragraphs. [Lesson Questions].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  210-211
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41K, 65K, 93K, 117K, 127K, 129C, 157K, 189K, 215K, 241K, 251K, 253C, 281K, 297K, 331K, 359K, 369K, 371C, 405K, 423K, 443K, 471K, 481K, 483E, 515K, 535K, 567K, 599K, 609K, 611C, 631K, 663K, 691K, 713K, 723K, 725C
- Practice Book, Language Arts page 51 [Textbook].  
Assessment Resources
- Lesson Questions, Highlight topic sentences in paragraphs. [Lesson Questions].  
- Teacher Observation, students topic sentence [Assessment Objective].   check to see if they get the reader's attention.
  
    Related paragraphs
The learner will be able to write several related paragraphs on the same topic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.7
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Biography from the South [Teaching Strategies].  Write several related paragraphs on person. One dealing with background, family, professional background, etc.
- Houghton-Mifflin English, Page 460: How to write a research report [Textbook].  
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  50B, 54, 55, 134B, 138, 139, 220B, 224, 287, 308B, 312, 313, 386B, 390, 391, 466B, 470, 471
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41K, 65K, 93K, 117K, 127K, 129C, 157K, 189K, 215K, 241K, 251K, 253C, 281K, 297K, 331K, 359K, 369K, 371C, 405K, 423K, 443K, 471K, 481K, 483E, 515K, 535K, 567K, 599K, 609K, 611C, 631K, 663K, 691K, 713K, 723K, 725C
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, grade finished biography & reports [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Closure
The learner will be able to develop strong closure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.8
Instructional Resources
- Step Up To Writing, Green [Teacher Materials].  
- Activity, Focus: Closing sentence [Teaching Strategies].  Reinforce the importance of the closing sentence in a paragraph. Don't just restate the topic, use synonyms. Three point paragraph format: Closing sentence with an extra thought.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  156, 408, 588/589
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41K, 65K, 93K, 117K, 127K, 129C, 157K, 189K, 215K, 241K, 251K, 253C, 281K, 297K, 331K, 359K, 369K, 371C, 405K, 423K, 443K, 471K, 481K, 483E, 515K, 535K, 567K, 599K, 609K, 611C, 631K, 663K, 691K, 713K, 723K, 725C
Assessment Resources
- Teacher Observation, students highlight closing sentence in paragraphs [Assessment Objective].  
  
    Draft information into writing
The learner will be able to draft information collected during reading and/or research into writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Drafting Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.9
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Biography of the South [Teaching Strategies].  
- Activity, How to Write a Research Report [Teaching Strategies].  
- Poster, Writing Process [Teacher Materials].  
- Houghton-Mifflin English, Page 64, 460 [Textbook].  
- Activity, Topic Related to social studies or reading [Teaching Strategies].  students research
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  50B, 54-55, 124-125, 134B, 138-139, 220B, 224-225, 308B, 312-313, 386B, 390-391, 466B, 470-471
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41K, 65K, 93K, 117K, 127K, 129C, 157K, 189K, 215K, 241K, 251K, 253C, 281K, 297K, 331K, 359K, 369K, 371C, 405K, 423K, 443K, 471K, 481K, 483E, 515K, 535K, 567K, 599K, 609K, 611C, 631K, 663K, 691K, 713K, 723K, 725C
  
    Revise Writing
The learner will be able to revise writing to utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Revising Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.10
Instructional Resources
- Activity, Writing Process [Teaching Strategies].  Incorporate methods to improve the style of writing. Use adjectives, adverbs, specific words, sentences of different lengths, starting sentences in different ways, figurative language.
- Classroom materials, Practice page 162, 176, 182 [Textbook].  
- Activity, Incorporate these methods into writing [Teaching Strategies].  Score writings on style element using rubric.
- Macmillan/McGraw Hill, 2005, Language Arts [Textbook].  43, 44, 50B, 56, 62, 67, 70, 82, 83, 126, 134B, 140, 141, 142, 143, 146, 151, 154, 155, 166, 167, 212, 220B, 226, 227, 228, 229, 238, 300, 308B, 314, 315, 317, 325, 329, 340, 341, 386B, 392, 393, 394, 395, 403, 404, 405, 406, 414, 415, 458, 466B, 472, 473, 478, 483, 486, 487, 498, 499
- Macmillian/McGraw-Hill, 2001, Reading [Textbook].  41K, 65K, 93K, 117K, 127K, 129D, 157K, 189K, 215K, 241K, 251K, 253F, 281K, 297K, 331K, 359K, 369K, 371D, 405K, 423K, 443K, 471K, 481K, 483D, 515K, 535K, 567K, 599K, 609K, 611D, 631K, 663K, 691K, 713K, 723K, 725D
  
    Revise drafts
The learner will be able to revise drafts for coherence, style, content, and logical support of ideas based on peer responses and teacher conferences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Revising Master 1.0 Language Arts Frameworks W.4.4.11