Grade 4 Language Arts — Term 2, Week 1

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Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define homophones; (2) distinguish common pairs (their/there, its/it's); (3) use in context.
Materials	Homophone pair cards, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	homophone, their, there, they're, its, it's
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "I ate eight pieces of cake." Discuss spelling vs sound.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Review the Big 3 (there/their/they're) and its/it's. Practice filling in blanks. Write original sentences.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Whiteboard quiz.
Assessment	Worksheet accuracy.
Teacher notes	Needs constant review.

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define independent/dependent clauses; (2) identify complex sentences; (3) punctuate.
Materials	Sentence strips.
Key vocabulary	complex sentence, independent clause, dependent clause, AWUBIS
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Because it rained, we stayed inside." Identify the complete thought.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Review subordinating conjunctions (AWUBIS). Build complex sentences. Discuss comma rules. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Sentence combining.
Assessment	Correct comma usage.
Teacher notes	Dependent clause at start = comma.

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) infer theme from text; (2) provide text evidence; (3) summarize.
Materials	Short folktales/fables.
Key vocabulary	theme, moral, lesson, evidence
Engage (starter)	(10 min) What is the theme of Cinderella? (Kindness wins, etc.)
Develop (main)	(35 min) Read folktale. Discuss character actions and consequences to find theme. Write a paragraph stating theme with 2 pieces of evidence.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share paragraphs.
Assessment	Theme is supported by evidence.
Teacher notes	Theme is universal.

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) define persuasive writing; (2) write a thesis statement; (3) outline reasons.
Materials	OREO graphic organizers.
Key vocabulary	persuasive, thesis, argument, reason
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Convince me to abolish homework!"
Develop (main)	(35 min) Introduce 5-paragraph structure. Discuss thesis statement. Choose a prompt. Write thesis and outline 3 reasons.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Peer review thesis statements.
Assessment	Thesis is clear and arguable.
Teacher notes	Ensure reasons are distinct.

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 2, Week 1 · 60 minutes

Objectives	(1) use homophones; (2) punctuate complex sentences; (3) identify theme.
Materials	Review quiz.
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Clause identification game.
Develop (main)	(35 min) Independent review quiz. Early finishers read.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Grade quiz.
Assessment	Quiz score.
Teacher notes	Check clause understanding.