Grade 4 Language Arts — Term 3, Week 5

5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA LA T3M2

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min

Objectives	Define words using roots.
Materials	Root charts
Key vocabulary	root, transport, dictate, carry, say
Engage (starter)	"To carry and to speak!"
Develop (main)	Define roots. Brainstorm words. Write sentences.
Plenary (close)	Share.
Assessment	Usage in context.
Teacher notes	Academic vocabulary.

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min

Objectives	Identify phrases acting as adjectives.
Materials	Sentence strips
Key vocabulary	prepositional phrase, modify, adjectival
Engage (starter)	"Which one?"
Develop (main)	Identify phrases modifying nouns (The girl IN THE RED SHIRT). Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	Share combinations.
Assessment	Usage accuracy.
Teacher notes	Complex grammar.

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min

Objectives	Distinguish point of view in historical texts.
Materials	Historical accounts
Key vocabulary	firsthand, secondhand, primary source
Engage (starter)	"Who was actually there?"
Develop (main)	Read paired texts. Compare the focus and information provided in each.
Plenary (close)	Discuss.
Assessment	Comparative analysis.
Teacher notes	Historical literacy.

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min

Objectives	Plan a fictional story.
Materials	Story map
Key vocabulary	narrative, plot, characters, setting
Engage (starter)	"Create a world!"
Develop (main)	Outline characters, setting, rising action, climax, and resolution.
Plenary (close)	Share outlines.
Assessment	Plot logic.
Teacher notes	Pre-writing phase.

Grade 4 Language Arts · Term 3, Week 5 · 60 min