Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

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Comparing Governments - Local, State, and National: This lesson on comparing governments will focus on looking at the similarities and differences between local, state, and federal governments in North Carolina and the United States. It is suggested that this lesson be followed by "Comparing Governments - International" by Tami Weaver and Wendy Pineda, also found on the Learn NC website.

This plan could be easily adapted for eighth grade or high school ESL students.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and English Language Development); By Tami Weaver and Wendy Pineda.

Research Frenzy: Students will use a variety of reference materials to complete a trivia-question scavenger hunt assignment. Within the context of this assignment, students will be exposed to questions in many curriculum areas.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Information Skills and English Language Arts); By Jan King.

Simplicity: A Literature Based Paideia Seminar: Students will apply their knowledge of how developments in the history of the United States, as well as the world, can impact the lives of people today. The lesson is based on the picture book entitled, The Simple People, written by Tedd Arnold and illustrated by Andrew Shachat. (Summary: The simple people enjoy the simple life until one of the character's inventions is used to make life more complicated. As a result, everyone forgets the simple things in life.) After a Paideia seminar discussing the book, students will select a modern invention, research the history of its development and how it impacts society, and create a multi-media presentation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Krista Hannah.

Solar Sizzlers: Group projects of building solar cookers or collectors provide arena for learning about energy sources and transformation. Gathering data for comparison and analysis exercises students' graphing skills and thinking.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics); By Larry Parker.

Understanding vocabulary in their "own terms": This lesson focuses on vocabulary development. Students will work together in small groups to identify at least three to four unknown vocabulary words in a given passage. Vocabulary meanings will be learned through contextual means, previous knowledge and dictionary use. Students will then find a relevant way to illustrate the meaning of the word so that others can understand easily.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); By Christa Schneider.

Acquiring new vocabulary through book discussion groups: While reading the text Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco, students identify words that are unfamiliar to them. Working collaboratively in small groups, they discuss the meaning of these new words using context clues from the text, prior knowledge, and print and online resources. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Charlotte is wise, patient, and caring: Adjectives and character traits: Students define the purpose of adjectives and find examples in shared reading. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Dear Librarian: Writing a persuasive letter: Inspired by the actions in Beverly Cleary’s book Emily’s Runaway Imagination, in this lesson plan, students write to their school librarian, requesting that a specific text be added to the library collection. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Figurative language: Teaching idioms: Students explore figurative language with a focus on the literal versus the metaphorical translations of idioms. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

How big are "Martin's Big Words"? Thinking big about the future: Using Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as other resources, students explore diction used by Dr. King and compose a reflective writing piece. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

My family traditions: A class book and a potluck lunch: In this lesson, students read a bilingual children’s book and create a class book, which includes their artwork, information about their ancestral countries, descriptions of their own unique family traditions, and family recipes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

My world of words: Building vocabulary lists: In this lesson, students select vocabulary words based on their personal interests, research the words, and create word journals to share with the class. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Our classroom: Writing an owner's manual: This lesson helps to establish a sense of community with students collaboratively writing an “owner’s manual” that describes expectations and guidelines for the classroom. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Rooting out meaning: Morpheme match-ups in the primary grades: This lesson encourages students to use morphemes to deconstruct and construct words. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE