1. Grade 4 ELA

2. Pacing Guide for 2016-2017 School Year
Marking Period 1- (9/8-12/7) - Module 1A
You will have the option of completing Module 1A just like last year. This includes completing Module 1A as is OR completing units 1 and 2 and also completing the writer’s workshop model.
The different option that is being presented this year is completing Module 1A as a reading workshop model. See the Reader’s Workshop “How To” for more information on this.
Marking Period 2- (12/8-3/20)- Module 3B-
This module will be taught “as is” for units 1 and 2. You then have the option of completing unit 3 or completing the writer’s workshop model.
Marking Period 3- (3/21-6/16)- Module 4-
You will have the choice of completing this module “as is” or completing the reading workshop model.
You will also have the option of completing unit 3 or completing the writer’s workshop model.

3. Link to NYS ELA Modules 4th Grade ELA Weebly
4th Grade ELA Weebly
***Remember to use the Weebly for module resources.

4. Module 1A
Changes/Pacing Guide for

5. Module 1A Online Resources
Video: The Stone Canoe
Video: Recording History Through Oral Tradition
Video: Haudenosaunee or Iroquois?
Video: Thanksgiving Address

6. Module 1A: You have 2 choices this year The Engage NY module or Reader’s Workshop version
The Engage NY student workbook has not been changed and all students will be receiving a packet.
The Reader’s Workshop consist of:
How To
Teacher lesson & material packet
Student notebook packet & Supplemental Materials Packet (Greek Mythology, Folktales & Fables etc.)
All will be sent to your buildings.

7. Module 1A Updates
The following texts are part of the Reader’s Workshop consisting of a mentor text (one copy) or a class set (25-30 copies) which will be provided.
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson (mentor text)
Thirteen Moons on Turtle Back by Joseph Bruchac
The Iroquois: The Six Nations Confederacy by Mary Englar
Maiden of the Mist by Veronica Martenova Charles

8. Module 2A
Changes/Pacing Guide for

9. Eliminate Unit 2A entirely
and replace it with
Unit 3B

10. Unit 3B covers the following CCS that 2A does not:
Justification for eliminating 2A & implementing Module 3B:
Unit 3B covers the following CCS that 2A does not:
RL4.1 Drawing inferences
RL4.2 Theme of story, drama or poem & summarize text
RL4.3 Describing character, setting or event in a story or drama
RL4.5 Explain differences between poems, dramas & prose
RI4.3 Explain events, procedures, ideas or concepts in a historical, scientific of technical text
RI4.5 Describe the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text
RI4.8 Explain how author uses reason, evidence to support points in a text

11. Justification for eliminating 2A & implementing Module 3B continued:
W4.1 Writing an opinion piece A – introduce topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure B – provide reasons that are supported by facts and details C – link opinion and reasons using words and phrases D – provide concluding sentence W4.7 Conduct short research projects W4.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational text to support analysis, reflection & research

12. Justification for eliminating 2A & implementing Module 3B continued:
SL4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussion A – Come to discussions prepared & having read or studied required material B – Follow agreed upon rules for discussions & carry out assigned roles C – Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify and follow up on information D – Review the keys ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understandings E – See to understand and communicate with individuals from different perspectives & cultural backgrounds

13. Justification for eliminating 2A & implementing Module 3B continued:
L4.1A Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs L4.1B Form and use the progressive verb tenses L4.2C Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a composed sentence L4.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, listening L4.3B Use punctuation for effect L4.3C Differentiate between context that call for formal English and situations where informal discourse is appropriate L4.4A Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase L4.4C Consult reference materials both print and digital to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of keys and phrases

14. Module 4 Changes/Pacing Guide for 2016-2017
As per the recommendation of the Instructional Review Committee, The Hope Chest by Karen Schwabach needs to be taught in the classroom (instead of sending home)

15. Module 4 Online Resources Audio recording of “On Women’s Right to the Suffrage” narrated by Antonia Bath: Consider showing your students a few images of period clothing from the website listed in the supporting materials to help them understand the many references to what the characters are wearing: “Wear Your Helmet!” audio file: