3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:03: Literary Elements
  • Subject(s):English Language Arts
  • Days:24
  • Grade(s):4
Key Learning:

Plot structure is a story organization through which characters develop, change and resolve their problems. An effective plot creates and holds the interest of readers.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 

What techniques do authors use to keep the reader "turning the page"?
   
Concept:

Plot development

LA.4.2.1.6   LA.4.2.1.2  
Concept:

Author's Purpose/Theme

LA.4.2.1.4   LA.4.1.7.2  
Concept:

Responding to Text

LA.4.5.2.4   LA.4.5.2.3   LA.4.5.2.2   LA.4.4.2.4   LA.4.3.4.2   LA.4.2.1.6   LA.4.1.5.1  
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How can readers compare and contrast the plot in different selections?

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Lesson Essential Question(s):

How can readers use evidence from the text to construct support for how an author develops the theme?

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Lesson Essential Question(s):

What strategies are used by effective listeners?

(ET)

How are peer reviews and rubrics used to assess and improve writing?

(ET)

How can we write a friendly letter to a story character that reflects the events in the story and the lessons learned?

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How do I use the rules of capitalization of proper nouns to capitalize words used as names?

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Vocabulary:

plot structure, exposition, setting, character development, resolution, compare and contrast

Vocabulary:

theme, abstracting, construct support, evidence, author's purpose

Vocabulary:

notetaking, heading, body, closing, salutation, Proper Nouns

Concept:

Learning New Words

LA.4.1.6.10   LA.4.1.6.9   LA.4.1.6.8   LA.4.1.6.7   LA.4.1.6.4   LA.4.1.6.1   LA.4.1.4.2   LA.4.1.4.1  
Concept:

Using Elements To Tell A Story

LA.4.4.1.1   LA.4.3.5.3   LA.4.3.5.2   LA.4.3.5.1   LA.4.3.3.1  
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How does knowing word parts help me to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words?

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How do we use knowledge of synonyms and antonyms to figure out the meaning of words?

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How does the context of a passage help me determine correct word meaning?

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How do readers identify "shades of meaning" in related words?

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Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do authors get ideas for stories that will appeal to their audience?

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How are story maps used to organize and retell a short story including plot, characterization, and dialogue?

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How do authors enhance their work using technology and graphics?

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Lesson Essential Question(s):
Vocabulary:

synonym, antonym, multiple meaning words, root word, prefix, suffix, affix

Vocabulary:

story map

Vocabulary:

Additional Information:

Students should read a variety of fiction including short stories, novels, mysteries, mythology, and historical fiction. This particular unit focuses on the literary element of plot.

Polk County Schools

Curriculum Map/Monthly Focus Calendar

Reading Comprehension Skill Sequence

September: Author's Purpose

October: Main Idea

Embedded throughout the year:

*Reference and Research

*Vocabulary

*Summarizing

Harcourt Trophies

  • Week 6, September 28 - October 2, 2009, Lead the Way: Side by Side - "The Emperor and the Kite" by Jane Yolen
  • Week 7, October 5 - 9, 2009, Lead the Way: Make Yourself at Home - "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
  • Week 8, October 12 - 16, 2009, Lead the Way: Make Yourself at Home - "Stealing Home" by Mary Stolz
  • Week 9, October 19 - 22, 2009, Lead the Way: Creative Minds - "The Kids' Invention Book" by Arlene Erlbach
  • Week 10, October 26 - 30, 2009, Lead the Way: Community Ties - "Blue Willow" by Doris Gates

    • Resources:

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    Know - Understand - Do Organizer
    Student Learning Map
    Vocabulary Report

    Acquisition Lesson:

    1. How can readers use graphic organizers to map the plot of a story? 2. How do readers summarize the plot of a story? 3. How is character development related to plot? 4. How is theme different from plot?5. How can we use inductive reasoning to determine the author's purpose? 6. How do readers write and share a book report that does more than just retell the story?

    Extending Thinking Lesson:

    Vocabulary Report

    • plot structure -

      the sequence of events in a story

    • synonym -

      words having the same or similar meanings

    • story map -

      graphic orgainzer that helps to understand the story

    • exposition -

      the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and plot

    • antonym -

      words that mean the opposite of each other

    • theme -

      the underlying major idea of a story (good/evil, truth, loyalty)

    • setting -

      when and where the story takes place

    • abstracting -

      find, identify, and explain general patterns in specific information or situations

    • notetaking -

      writing down main ideas and supporting details from a given source, (written or spoken)

    • construct support -

      provide support or proof of statements

    • character development -

      the growth of a character as the plot develops

    • multiple meaning words -

      words that have more than one meaning depending on the context in which they are presented

    • heading -

      the part of a letter that identifies the source

    • root word -

      base word

    • evidence -

      facts presented to support an idea

    • prefix -

      a letter or group of letters attached in front of a base/root word that changes the meaning of the original word

    • resolution -

      moment in the story when the problem is solved

    • suffix -

      a letter or group of letters attached at the end of a base/root word that changes the meaning or use of the original word

    • compare and contrast -

      showing how things are alike (compare) and how they are different (contrast)

    • author's purpose -

      author's reasoning for writing

    • body -

      main part of a letter

    • affix -

      term that refers to prefixes or suffixes

    • closing -

      end of a letter, would include a words like "Sincerely, Your Friend," and a signature

    • salutation -

      a style of greeting found in a letter

    • Proper Nouns -

      words used as names: Uncle Jim, Mom, Dad, Jr.