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English Language Development — Grade 4

Goal 1. Listening — Advanced, Objective AD 1.03

Goal 1. Listening

The learner will comprehend spoken English in a variety of personal, social, and academic contexts.

Level: Advanced

Students will use expanded vocabulary effectively in social and academic settings with few errors and will rely much less on forms of non-verbal communication. Learning objectives focus on speaking with correct grammar and intonation on a variety of topics with occasional difficulty, retelling and paraphrasing in detail, identifying elements of fiction and non-fiction, using capitalization and punctuation automatically, spelling grade-level words with little assistance, editing writing, and following two-step and three-step directions.

Objective AD 1.03

Listen to stories told or read aloud on a variety of topics and demonstrate comprehension using a variety of strategies with little assistance (e.g., sequencing, pictograph, story mapping).

Resources aligned to this objective

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Bubba: A Cinderella story
This lesson focuses on the whimsical interpretation of the Cinderella story. Students explore the story Bubba, the Cowboy Prince, through rich text and interpretations of the story.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and English Language Development)
By Jennifer Fessler and Karen Wright.
Truth or Care? Saving Shiloh
The students will be able to explain the importance of responsible citizenship and identify ways they can participate in civic affairs after reading the novel Shiloh and completing research of their own on animal abuse. Through this research, they will be responsible for gathering facts to support their stances on the dilemma Marty faces when deciding whether to return Shiloh to his owner, or secretly keep him in order for him to be safe. Students will have real-world experience when they create and are reponsible for caring for their own pet.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and English Language Development)
By Leah Shomaker and Mary Shomaker.