FORTSMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 4 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3 –WEEK1

READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension / FSPS
Comprehension/
Fluency
J – L 11
Skill:
Fact and Opinion
Strategy:
Infer/Predict
Genre:
Narrative Nonfiction
Essential Question:
How do animals influence your opinion of nature? / Read Aloud
J – L 11
“Frisky Whiskers”
T12-T13
  • Target Skill: Fact and Opinion
  • CLLG: p. 61
  • Target Vocabulary T13
Main Selection
“The ScreechOwlWhoLike Television”
T20-T33
Genre: Narrative Nonfiction
  • CCLG:p. 60
  • Introduce: Fact & Opinion;Infer /Predict T18-T19
  • Projectable: 11.2 (Fact & Opinion; Infer/Predict)
  • PB: p. 121
  • Projectables 11.3a, 11.3b
(T-Map: Fact & Opinion)
  • Stop & Think T25, T29, T31
  • Deepen Comprehension: Analyze Fact & Opinion T38-T39
  • Projectable: 11.4 (T-Map: Analyze Facts & Opinions)
  • PB: p. 122
AL: fact, opinion, distinguish
ConnectTo
“In the Wild”
T34-T37
Genre: Readers’ Theatre
  • MC: T37
  • CCLG: p. 61
AND/OR
Read Aloud
J – L 13
“On My Way to Meet the Khan”
T158-T159
  • Target Skill: Cause & Effect
  • CLLG: p. 65
  • Target Vocabulary: T159
Main Selection
“Antarctic Journal”
T166-T177
Genre: Narrative NonFiction
  • CLLG: p. 64
  • Introduce: Cause & Effect; Summarize T164-T165
  • Projectable: 13.2 (Cause & Effect; Summarize)
PB: p. 145
  • Projectable 13.3a, 13.3b (Flow Chart: Cause & Effect)
  • Stop & Think T169, T171, T176
  • Deepen Comprehension: Infer Cause & Effect
T182-T183
  • Projectable 13.4 (Flow Chart: Infer Cause & Effect)
PB: p. 146
AL: cause, effect, infer
Connect To:
“The Coolest Marathon!”
T178-T181
Genre: Informational Text
  • MC: T181
CLLG: p. 65
Main CC Standards
CC.RL.4.1Refertodetailsandexamplesinatextwhenexplainingwhatthe textsaysexplicitlywhendrawinginferencesfromthetext.
(This standard is the Focus Wall target skill for the week.)
(This standard is the Focus Wall target strategy for the week.)
(Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 4) /
  • I will draw inferences from the text and refer to details and examples when explaining my inferences.
/ Inferences
Text
Details
Examples
Explain / TDC: p.18-19 (T)
TC: Book 4, Lesson 11, p. 14; Extend & Investigate, p. 106
RP: p. 81-90
SW-2: p. 141-142
Embedded CC Standards
CC.RL4.5Explainmajordifferencesbetweenpoems,drama,andprose,and refertothestructuralelementsofpoems(e.g.,verse,rhythm,meter)drama(e.g.,castsofcharacters,settings,descriptions,dialogue,stage directions)whenwritingorspeakingaboutatext. /
  • I will refer to structural elements to explain major differences among poems, drama, and prose.
/ Structural elements
Poems
Drama
Prose / GRW: p. 444 (T)
GRW: p. 410-422
WP: p. 35-36 (T)
CC.RI.4.4 Determinethemeaning ofgeneral academic and domain‐specific words orphrases in a textrelevant to a grade4topic orsubjectarea. /
  • I will determine the meaning of words or phrases in a grade 4 text.
/ Determine Phrases
Text / BWL: p. 39; Chapter 2- Tiered Vocabulary (T)
CT: Book 4, Lesson 10, p. 2
Common Core Appendix A (Tiered Vocabulary), p. 32-34
CC.RI.4.5 Describetheoverall structure (e.g.,chronology, comparison,cause/effect,problem/solution)of events, ideas,concepts,orinformation in a text orpart ofa text. /
  • I will describe the structure of events, ideas, concepts or information in a text or part of a text.
/ Describe Structure Informational text / GRW: p. 402-404 (T)
Vocabulary / Targeted Vocabulary & Strategies
J – L 11
STRATEGY:Suffixes–ful,-less,
-ness, -ment
WORDCARDS
Cards 101-110
TARGET VOCABULARY:
presence,disbelief, tempted, biological, endeared, arrangement,pounced, utter, hastened, incident / Weekly Plan T6-T7
J – L 11
Introduce Vocabulary
T14-T15
Develop Background
“Frisky Whiskers”
T12-T13
“Instincts & Learning”
T16-T17
Vocabulary Strategies
T42-T43
Suffixes –ful, -less, -ness,
-ment
  • Projectable11.5(Suffixes -ful, -less, -ness, -ment)
  • PB: p. 123
AL: suffix, base word, affix / (OPTIONAL)
T56 Weekly Test
Target Vocabulary
Suffixes –ful,
-less, -ness,
-ment
11.2-11.3
CC.L.4.5 Demonstrateunderstanding offigurativelanguage, word relationships,and nuances in word meanings.
CC.L.4.5a Explain themeaning ofsimplesimilesand metaphors (e.g.,as prettyasa picture)in context.
(The rigor of this standard is not addressed in this Journeys lesson.) /
  • I will explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors.
/ Explain
Similes
Metaphors /

GRW: (figurative language)
WP: p. 45 (figurative language)
LC: Book 6, Lesson 13, p. 175
CC.L.4.6 Acquireanduseaccuratelygrade-appropriategeneralacademicanddomain-specificwordsandphrases,Includingthosethatsignalprecise actions,emotions,orstatesofbeing(e.g.,quizzed,whined,stammered)and that arebasictoaparticulartopic(e.g.,wildlife,conservation,andendangered whendiscussinganimalpreservation.) /
  • I can use words and phrases that I learn through listening and reading, especially words related to fourth grade topics.
/ Phrases / BWL
MI: p. 90
WTW: Chapters 7,8,9
Spelling / Decoding and Spelling
J – L 15
Three-Syllable Words
Spelling:
ChangingFinal y to i /
  • T331 Decoding
J – L 15
Detailed Spelling Plan
T336-T337
  • Day 1: Teach the Principle/Pretest
PB: p. 172
  • Day 2: Word Sort
PB: p. 173
  • Day 3: Word Families
  • Day 4: Connect to Writing
PB: p. 174
  • Day 5: Spelling Assessment
/ ((OPTIONAL)
T347 Weekly Decoding Test
15.6-15.7
T337 Spelling Assessment
Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 4 for CC.RF.4.3a and CC.L.4.2d when teaching spelling.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Grammar / FSPS
Grammar Focus:
Correcting Fragments and Run-Ons / Teacher Selected Materials for Grammar Study
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.4.1f.
CC.L.4.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standardEnglish grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CC.L.4.1fProducecompletesentences,recognizingcorrectinginappropriatefragmentsrun-ons. /
  • I will produce complete sentences.
  • I will recognize and correct fragments and run-ons.
/ Produce Recognize Complete sentencesFragments
Run-ons /
MM2-3
MM4-5
MI
EE
Writing / Refer to Journeys
Lessons 21-22, 24-25
Informational
(Inform)
*Diaries/Journal Entry
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
  • Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.W.4.2a, CC.W.4.2b, CC.W.42c.

CC.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CC.W.4.2.aIntroduceatopicclearlygrouprelatedinformationinparagraphssections;includeformatting(e.g.headings),illustrations,multimediawhenusefultoaidingcomprehension.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria D) /
  • I will introduce a topic and group related information in paragraphs and sections.
  • I will use formatting, illustrations, and multimedia to aid comprehension.
/ Topic Paragraphs Sections Formatting
Illustrations Multimedia Comprehension / Is That a Fact?
NCL: p. 59, 60, 62, 76
NCL: Lesson p. 95, Appendix P (T)
CC.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CC.W.4.2.bDevelopthetopicwithfacts,definitions,concretedetails,quotations,orother informationexamplesrelatedtothetopic.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria D) /
  • I will use facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples to develop the topic.
/ Facts
Definitions Concrete details Quotations Topic / Is That a Fact?
NCL: p. 69, 91, 99, 101
CC.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CC.W.4.2c Link ideaswithin categories ofinformation usingwords and phrases(e.g., another,for example,also,because).
Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria D) /
  • I will use words and phrases to link ideas within categories of information.
/ Phrases Categories / Is That a Fact?
NCL

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FORTSMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 4 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3 – WEEK 2

READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Extended Text Study / Teacher-selected Materials for Extended Text Study
(Integrate Author Study)
  • Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre.
  • Suggested Comprehension strategies & skills: Conclusions & Visualize
  • Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria
  • Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.4.2
RL.4.3
RL.4.7
(PARCC 4A.5 PBA)
Spelling / Decoding and Spelling
J – L 16
Sounds/Spelling Changes
Spelling:
Words with /k/ /ng/ /kw/ /
  • T187 Decoding
J – L 16
Detailed Spelling Plan
T44-T45
  • Day 1: Teach the Principle/Pretest
PB: p.1848
  • Day 2: Word Sort
PB: p. 185
  • Day 3: Word Families
  • Day 4: Connect to Writing
PB: p. 186
  • Day 5: Spelling Assessment
/ ((OPTIONAL)
T55 Weekly Decoding Test
16.6-16.7
T45 Spelling Assessment
Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 4 for CC.RF.4.3a and CC.L.4.2d when teaching spelling.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS, EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Grammar / FSPS Grammar Focus:
Correcting Fragments and Run-Ons / Teacher Selected Materials for Grammar Study
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.4.1f.
CC.L.4.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standardEnglish grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CC.L.4.1fProducecompletesentences,recognizingcorrectinginappropriatefragmentsrun-ons. /
  • I will produce complete sentences.
  • I will recognize and correct fragments and run-ons.
/ Produce Recognize Complete sentencesFragments
Run-ons /
MM2-3
MM4-5
MI
EE
Writing / Refer to Journeys
Lessons 21-22, 24-25
Informational
(Inform)
*Diaries/Journal Entry
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
  • Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria D
  • Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.W.4.2a, CC.W.4.2b, CC.W.4.2c and CC.W.4.9b.

CC.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CC.W.4.2.aIntroduceatopicclearlygrouprelatedinformationinparagraphssections;includeformatting(e.g.headings),illustrations,multimediawhenusefultoaidingcomprehension.
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria D) /
  • I will introduce a topic and group related information in paragraphs and sections.
  • I will use formatting, illustrations, and multimedia to aid comprehension
/ Topic
Paragraphs Sections Formatting
Illustrations Multimedia Comprehension / Is That a Fact?
NCL: p. 59, 60, 62, 76
NCL: Lesson p. 95, Appendix P (T)
CC.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CC.W.4.2.bDevelopthetopicwithfacts,definitions,concretedetails,quotations,orother informationexamplesrelatedtothetopic. /
  • I will use facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples to develop the topic.
/ Facts
Definitions Concrete details Quotations Topic / Is That a Fact?
NCL: p. 69, 91, 99, 101
CC.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CC.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CC.W.4.2c Link ideaswithin categories ofinformation usingwords and phrases(e.g., another,for example,also,because).
(Refer to FSPS Informational Writing Criteria C.) /
  • I will use words and phrases to link ideas within categories of information.
/ Phrases Categories / Is That a Fact?
NCL

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READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Extended Text Study / Teacher-selected Materials for Extended Text Study
(Integrate Author Study)
  • Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre.
  • Suggested Comprehension strategies & skills: Compare/Contrast & Summarize
  • Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria
  • Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.4.2
RL.4.3
RL.4.5
RL.4.9
(PARCC 4A.4 PBA)
Spelling / Review Phonics (Decoding) Skills
Review Spelling Skills
Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 4 for CC.RF.4.3a and CC. L.4.2d when teaching spelling.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Grammar / Review Grammar Skills
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.

Writing Standards / Refer to Journeys
Lessons 7, 11-15
Opinion
*Reviews
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
  • Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.W.4.2a, CC.W.4.2b, and CC.W.4.2c and CC.W.4.9. Refer to Weeks 1 and 2.

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FORTSMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GRADE 4 Curriculum: Literacy & Integrated Content M3-WEEK4

READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Extended Text Study / Teacher-selected Materials for Extended Text Study
(Integrate Author Study)
  • Teacher may choose standards that best match the extended text study genre.
  • Suggested Comprehension strategies & skills: Text Structure & Analyze/Evaluate
  • Refer to FSPS Extended Text Study Criteria
  • Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RL.4.5
RL.4.6
Spelling / Decoding and Spelling
J – L 17
More Sound/Spelling Changes
Spelling:
Final /j/ and /s/ /
  • T111 Decoding
J – L 17
Detailed Spelling Plan
T116-T117
  • Day 1: Teach the Principle (Pretest)
PB: p.196
  • Day 2: Word Sort
PB: p. 197
  • Day 3: Word Families
  • Day 4: Connect to Writing
PB: p. 198
  • Day 5: Spelling Assessment
/ T275 (OPTIONAL) Weekly Decoding Test
17.6-17.7
T117 Spelling Assessment
Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 4 for CC.RF.4.3a and CC.L.4.2d when teaching spelling.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Grammar / FSPS
Grammar Focus:
Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions / Teacher Selected Materials for Grammar Study
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.4.2b
CC.L.4.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
C.C.L.4.2b Usecommasand quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotationsfrom a text. /
  • I will use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
/ Direct speech Quotations /
MI
TP
MM2-3
MM4-5
WP: p.52-53 (dialogue)
Writing Standards / Refer to PARCC Practice Test
Knowledge Language and Conventions
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
  • Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the criteria specified by CC.L.4.1, CC.L.4.2, CC.L.4.3 and CC.L.4.6.

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READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Research Connections / Teacher Selected Materials for Research Connections
  • Teacher may choose standards that best match the Research Connections genre.
  • Suggested Comprehension strategies & skills: Cause/Effect & Question
  • Refer to FSPS Research Connections Criteria
  • Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RI.4.2
RI.4.3
RI.4.5
RI.4.9
(PARCC4B.1 PBA)
Spelling / Decoding and Spelling
J – L 18
Recognizing Prefixes re-, un-, dis-
Spelling:
Prefixes re-, un-, dis- /
  • T183 Decoding
J – L 18
Detailed Spelling Plan
T188-T189
  • Day 1: Teach the Principle (Pretest)
PB: p. 208
  • Day 2: Word Sort
PB: p. 209
  • Day 3: Word Families
  • Day 4: Connect to Writing
PB: p. 210
  • Day 5: Spelling Assessment
/ T199 (OPTIONAL)
Weekly Decoding Test
18.11-18.12
T189 Spelling Assessment
Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 4 for CC.RF.4.3a and CC.L.4.2d when teaching spelling.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Grammar / FSPS
Grammar Focus:
Progressive Verb Tenses / Teacher Selected Materials for Grammar Study
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.4.1b.
CC.L.4.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CC.L.4.1bForm and use progressive verb tenses (e.g. I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) /
  • I will form and use progressive verb tenses.
/ Form Progressive verb tenses /
MM2-3
MM4-5
MI
EE
Writing Standards / Refer to Journeys
Lessons 21-22, 24-25
Informational
(Inform: Compare/Contrast)
Refer to Journeys
Lessons 7, 11-15Embedded Writing Focus:
(Opinion)
*Descriptions
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
  • Refer to FSPS Writing Criteria E.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.4.1, CC.W.4.1a, CC.W.4.1b, CC.W.4.1c, CC.W.4.1d, CC.W.4.2, CC.W.4.2a, CC.W.4.2b, CC.W.4.2c and CC.W. 4.8.Use these standards for weeks 5 and 6.

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READING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Comprehension: Research Connections / Teacher Selected Materials for Research Connections
  • Teacher may choose standards that best match the Research Connections genre.
  • Suggested Comprehension strategies & skills: Text Structure & Visualize
  • Refer to FSPS Research Connections Criteria
  • Refer to FSPS Vocabulary Instruction Guidelines K-6
RI.4.2
RI.4.3
RI.4.5
RI.4.7
RI.4.9
(PARCC4B.1 PBA)
Spelling / Decoding and Spelling
J – L 19
More Common Suffixes
Spelling:
Suffixes /
  • T255 Decoding
J – L 19
Detailed Spelling Plan
T260-T261
  • Day 1: Teach the Principle (Pretest)
PB: p. 220
  • Day 2: Word Sort
PB: p. 221
  • Day 3: Word Families
  • Day 4: Connect to Writing
PB: p. 221
  • Day 5: Spelling Assessment
/ T271 (OPTIONAL) Weekly Decoding Test
19.8-19.19
T261 Spelling Assessment
Refer to FSPS Ongoing CCSS Grade 4 for CC.RF.4.3a and CC.L.4.2d when teaching spelling.
WRITING WORKSHOP: WHOLE GROUP LESSONS
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS / OBJECTIVE / ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY / RESOURCES / LESSON FOCUS / MATERIALS,
EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES / ASSESSMENTS
Grammar / FSPS
Grammar Focus:
Modal Auxiliaries / Teacher Selected Materials for Grammar Study
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly grammar components and standards.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.L.4.1c.
CC.L.4.1 Demonstratecommand oftheconventions ofstandard English grammarand usagewhen writing orspeaking.
CC.L.4.1c Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions. /
  • I will use modal auxiliary verbs.
/ Auxiliary /
MM2-3
MM4-5
MI
EE
CC.L.4.1 Demonstratecommand oftheconventions ofstandard English grammarand usagewhen writing orspeaking.
CC.L.4.1gCorrectly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their). /
  • I will use frequently confused words correctly.
/ Frequently
Confused
Writing / Refer to Journeys
Lessons 21-22, 24-25
Informational
(Inform: Compare/Contrast)
Refer to Journeys
Lessons 7, 11-15Embedded Writing Focus:
(Opinion)
*Descriptions
  • Teacher may differentiate activities according to the class needs in order to teach the weekly writing components and standards.
  • Refer to FSPS Writing Criteria E.
Teacher will need to review the English Language Arts Common Core Standards Unpacking document to understand the specific criteria specified by CC.W.4.1, CC.W.4.1a, CC.W.4.1b, CC.W.4.1c, CC.W.4.1d, CC.W.4.2, CC.W.4.2a, CC.W.4.2b, CC.W.4.2c and CC.W.4.8.Use these standards for weeks 5 and 6.

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