In 4th grade writing, we use the Lucy Calkins program. Throughout the year, we have 5 different writing units.
The units studied by trimester are listed below:
Trimester 1: Realistic Fiction Writing (with elements of a personal narrative) & Informational
Trimester 2: Opinion / Argumentative Writing (Boxes and Bullets) & Literary Essay (Text Dependent Analysis)
Trimester 3: Historical Writing
Here are the checklists the students use to make sure they've included all elements of a benchmark piece:
The units studied by trimester are listed below:
Trimester 1: Realistic Fiction Writing (with elements of a personal narrative) & Informational
Trimester 2: Opinion / Argumentative Writing (Boxes and Bullets) & Literary Essay (Text Dependent Analysis)
Trimester 3: Historical Writing
Here are the checklists the students use to make sure they've included all elements of a benchmark piece:
Grammar
Grammar, conventions, and language usage are foundational skills taught as part of the OJR English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum. These skills are taught within the core curriculum and are aligned with state grade level expectations. The focus for instruction in these areas is on application in reading texts and writing narratives, informational, and persuasive pieces. Read the Grammar Guide for parents to help you understand more about grammar instruction at OJR!
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