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Language Arts - 4th Grade

District Course #407

Course Description

The Boise District's Elementary Language Arts program focuses on providing skills training in phonics, word identification, comprehension, study skills, and writing skills in a course of study which exposes students to quality literature from a variety of authors.

Adopted Materials

Treasures Standards Correlation by Unit
Treasures Curriculum Matrix

Literature Lists

Editing Symbols

Prefix, Suffix & Root Word Master List

ISAT Language Usage Vocabulary
ISAT Reading Vocabulary

Copyright Resources

Fry Word List in pdf format. (4th Grade 1-600)

Course Scope

Unit	Reading Process	Ongoing
Unit	Comprehension/Interpretation	Ongoing
Unit	Writing Process	Ongoing
Unit	Writing Applications	Ongoing
Unit	Writing Components	Ongoing
Unit	Communication	Ongoing

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Assessment Correlation acronyms key
Language Arts Department web site

Acronyms specific to this curriculum
For specific Standard References please see: Idaho State Assessment Standards
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Curriculum updated: 08/17/2007

Unit

Reading Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective 407.1 Acquire Concepts About Print			Standard Reference 4.LA.1.1
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	No objectives at this grade level.
Instructional Objective 407. 2 Acquire Concepts About Text			Standard Reference 4.LA.1.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Apply knowledge of text types and formats of various kinds of text.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
02	Use text features (e.g., heading, captions) to comprehend various print formats (e.g., news papers, reference text).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
03	Identify and use graphic features that support text meaning (e.g., diagrams, maps, charts, illustrations).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
Instructional Objective 407. 3 Acquire Phonological Awareness Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.1.3
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	No objectives at this grade level.
Instructional Objective 407. 4 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Word Parts			Standard Reference 4.LA.1.4
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Identify common root words, prefixes and suffixes, including Greek and Latin derivatives to decode unknown words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
02	Read abbreviations appropriate to grade level.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
Instructional Objective 407. 5 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Syllabication			Standard Reference 4.LA.1.5
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Use knowledge of syllable types and syllable patterns to decode multi-syllabic words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
Instructional Objective 407. 6 Acquire Decoding Skills Using Context			Standard Reference 4.LA.1.6
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Use context clues to aid in decoding of new words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
Instructional Objective 407. 7 Acquire Fluency			Standard Reference 4.LA.1.7
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Read aloud grade-level-appropriate text with fluency and accuracy from at least 140 correct words per minute (Hasbrouck & Tindal).	Treasures Fluency Assessment		CBM, TFA TO
Instructional Objective 407.8 Vocabulary and Concept Development			Standard Reference 4.LA.1.8
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Identify common root words, prefixes and suffixes, derived from Greek and Latin to determine the meaning of unknown words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides District Root Word List		ISAT, TWA
02	Use context, synonyms, antonyms, homophones and homographs to develop an understanding of new words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
03	Use words and concepts necessary for comprehending math, science, social studies, literature and other Grade 4 content area text.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TO
04	Use a grade-level appropriate dictionary and glossary to define and confirm meaning of unknown words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO

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Unit	Comprehension/Interpretation	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 407.9 Acquire Strategies and Skills for Comprehending Text			Standard Reference 4.LA.2.1
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	State author’s main purpose for writing various texts.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TMA TWA, TO
02	Identify cause and effect relationships in text by responding to "why", "how", and "what if" questions.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TMA TWA, TO
03	Draw conclusions based on information gathered from text.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TMA TWA, TO
Instructional Objective 407.10 Acquire Skills to Comprehend Expository Text			Standard Reference 4.LA.2.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Distinguish between facts and opinions in expository text to support comprehension.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
02	Generate how, why, and what-if questions for interpreting expository texts.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		TO
03	Identify main ideas and signal words to summarize information from expository text.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
04	Follow multi-step written directions.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		TO
Instructional Objective 407.11 Acquire Skills for Comprehending Literary			Standard Reference 4.LA.2.3
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Identify defining characteristics of literature genres, including poetry.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
02	Describe characters (e.g., traits, roles, similarities/differences) within a literary selection, heard or read.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
03	Describe the setting and tell how it supports the story.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
04	Explain the main problem, conflict, and resolution of a story plot.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
05	Identify the narrator of a story (point of view).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
06	Identify the moral of literary selection (e.g., fables, folktales, legends).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
07	Identify common similes and idioms	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO

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Unit	Writing Process	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 407.12 Acquire Prewriting Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.3.1
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Generate ideas using prewriting strategies (e.g., writer’s notebook).	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
02	Generate the main idea.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		ISAT, TWA TMA, TO
03	Use organizational strategies appropriate for writing.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, WR
04	Select an appropriate writing format for purpose and audience.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		ISAT, TMA TO, WR
05	Plan writing to produce a piece of writing within a set time period.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TMA, WR TO
Instructional Objective 407.13 Acquire Skills for Writing a Draft			Standard Reference 4.LA.3.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Use ideas generated and organized in prewriting to write a draft that includes a main idea and details.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
Instructional Objective 407.14 Acquire Skills for Revising a Draft			Standard Reference 4.LA.3.3
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Revise draft for meaning and clarity.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
02	Revise draft by adding details to enhance audience understanding.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
03	Identify and add transition words to clarify sequence.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
04	Rearrange words and sentences as needed to clarify meaning.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA TWA, WR
05	Use literary models to refine writing style.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
06	Use strategies to guide the revision process.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
Instructional Objective 407.15 Acquire Skills for Editing a Draft			Standard Reference 4.LA.3.4
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Edit the draft using an editing checklist with common editing marks.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		ISAT, TO, TMA WR
Instructional Objective 407.16 Acquire Skills to Publish Writing			Standard Reference 4.LA.3.5
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Publish writing in an appropriate format for the purpose and audience.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
02	Share writing with intended audience.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA

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Unit	Writing Applications	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 407.17 Acquire Expressive (Narrative/Creative) Writing Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.4.1
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Write narratives with a logical sequence of events that include a beginning, middle, and end.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
02	Write a variety of expressive works that include sensory details and precise word choices.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
Instructional Objective 407.18 Acquire Expository (Informational/Research) Writing Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.4.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Write a formal letter and correctly address the envelope. Write simple directions.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
02	Write a report with a main idea that includes facts and details about the topic.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
Instructional Objective 407.19 Acquire Persuasive Writing Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.4.3
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Write a persuasive letter that states and supports a position.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
Instructional Objective 407.20 Acquire Skills for Literary Response			Standard Reference 4.LA.4.4
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Write a response that identifies a text to self, text to world, and/or text to text connection.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR
02	Write or draw a response to a literature selection that identifies the plot.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Writing Workshop		TO, TMA WR

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Unit	Writing Components	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 407.21 Acquire Handwriting Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.5.1
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Write fluently and legibly in cursive.	D’Nealian Masters		TO
Instructional Objective 407.22 Acquire Spelling Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.5.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Spell correctly Grade 4 high-frequency words and common content area (e.g., science, social studies) words.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TMA TWA, WR
02	Spell correctly Grade 4 phonetically regular words with common spelling patterns.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TMA TWA, WR
03	Apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level to spell accurately.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides		ISAT, TMA TWA, WR
Instructional Objective 407.23 Acquire Skills for Sentence Structure			Standard Reference 4.LA.5.3
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Use simple and complex sentences.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Grammar		ISAT, TMA TWA, WR
02	Identify: future verb tenses adjectives personal pronouns conjunctions	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Grammar		ISAT, TMA TWA, WR
Instructional Objective 407.24 Acquire Skills for Using Conventions			Standard Reference 4.LA.5.4
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Correctly punctuate and capitalize titles, books, geographical names.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Grammar/ DLA DOL		ISAT, TMA TWA, WR
02	Identify comma use in a direct address ("John, come here.") and in compound sentences.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Grammar/ DLA DOL		ISAT, TMA TWA, WR

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Unit	Communication	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 407.25 Acquire Listening Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.6.1
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Listen critically to distinguish between a speaker’s opinion and verifiable facts.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Listening		TO, TMA
02	Listen for similarities and differences in various oral presentations.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Listening		TO, TMA
03	Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of sources.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Listening		TO, TMA
Instructional Objective 407.26 Acquire Speaking Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.6.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Ask thoughtful questions and respond orally to relevant questions with appropriate elaboration.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Speaking Skills and Strategies		TO
02	Summarize major ideas and supporting evidence presented in oral presentations.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Speaking Skills and Strategies		TO
03	Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Speaking Skills and Strategies		TO
04	Deliver narrative (story) presentations that relate ideas, observations, or memories about and event or experience.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Speaking Skills and Strategies		TO
05	Engage the audience with appropriate words, facial expressions, and gestures.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Speaking Skills and Strategies		TO
Instructional Objective 407.27 Acquire Viewing Skills			Standard Reference 4.LA.6.3
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Identify similarities and differences in a variety of viewed media.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Media Literacy		TO, TMA
02	Demonstrate understanding of graphics, pictures, and charts appropriate to grade level.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Media Literacy		TO, TMA
03	Analyze the role of media in focusing people’s attention on events and in forming their opinions on issues.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Media Literacy		TO, TMA
04	Differentiate between fact and opinion in media presentations.	Treasures Teacher’s Guides/Index/Media Literacy		TO, TMA

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