English Language Arts, Grade 4, Spring Semester (Part 2)

This is an annual course that has been divided into semesters for payment purposes. Part 1 and Part 2 are meant to be taken together. Both semesters must be taken in the same school year, and Part 1 is a prerequisite to take Part 2.

This comprehensive language course covers key reading, writing, and grammar objectives for 4th grade students.

This class has two sessions available. Please choose one when enrolling.

• Tuesdays at noon, Eastern Standard Time.

• Thursdays at 1 PM, Eastern Standard Time

Language Arts for 4th graders meets once per week for an hour over Zoom. Each session includes discussion of assigned texts and direct instruction in reading and writing. After class, students complete weekly assignments in grammar, reading, and writing.

Students read a variety of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, with a focus on novel studies.

Writing assignments include short responses, persuasive essays, a book review, an ode, an adventure story, and an original fairy tale.

Grammar study is completed independently through short lessons and quizzes. Topics include complete and detailed sentences, root studies, parts of speech, and punctuation rules.

The course is designed for average 4th grade learners, but includes personalized teacher feedback to support and challenge students at all levels. Weekly work averages 30-60 minutes, 3-4 days per week. Observer involvement in reviewing teacher feedback and assisting student pacing is highly encouraged.

All Zoom sessions are recorded and available for viewing. Live attendance is not mandatory.

4th Grade Reading List:

• Geology for Kids by Megan Vestal

• Frindle by Andrew Clements

• Holes by Louis Sachar

• Kid Innovators by David Stabler

• The Random House Book of Fairy Tales by Amy Ehrlich

• From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg

• In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord

• The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus by Jen Bryant

• PLUS teacher-provided articles and resources