Courses Overview
Welcome to our fourth-grade language arts class, where we explore language and literature in meaningful ways while meeting LA standards.
In this course, students will:
- Be exposed to different reading genres that enhance comprehension and their ability to analyze characters, settings, plots, and themes.
- Enrich their vocabulary by discovering new words in context and applying them in written and oral expression.
- Express their thoughts and ideas with clarity; this process includes revising and editing written work.
- Collaborate on projects integrating language arts with other subjects, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application.
Includes NoRedInk materials fee.
Materials
*Materials may be purchased privately or with educational funds.
- Semester 1 Book: “Island of the Blue Dolphins.” Semester 2 Book: “The Cricket in Times Square.” We will be reading in class and occasionally for homework. You may obtain any form of the books (paperback, Kindle, or borrowed from the library).
- Pen or pencil
- Notebook or journal for writing activities and taking notes
- Access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device for attending class and doing assignments
- A printer for printing assignments or projects when needed
- Access to the Internet
Language Arts Note: Once classes begin, Branches Learning will provide students access to NoRedInk, an online tool that targets specific language arts skills. This program is part of the course curriculum.
