TEACHER ELEMENTS

STUDENT ELEMENTS

GRADE 4

GRADE 4

THE TEACHER SHALL:

THE STUDENT SHOULD:

REVIEW, RETEACH, AND REASSESS PAST CONCEPTS.

NEW CONCEPTS

NEW CONCEPTS

Teach the structure of paragraphs (e.g., definition, topic sentence, indentation, detail sentences, concluding sentence, transition words, paragraph unity).

Identify a paragraph and explain its structure.

Demonstrate pre-writing techniques (e.g., brainstorming, cubing, T-notes, webbing).

Demonstrate pre-writing techniques (e.g., brainstorming, cubing, T-notes, webbing).

Show students how to develop a simple outline from the pre-writing instrument.

Write a simple outline based upon the pre-writing instrument.

Teach students how to write a topic sentence which clarifies the main idea of the paragraph.

Write a topic sentence which clarifies the main idea of the paragraph.

Explain and give examples of expository paragraph development of the following types: sequential directions/instructions, "how to," summary, comparison/contrast, cause/effect.

Write a one-paragraph paper which develops a main idea, has a concluding sentence, transition words, and paragraph unity.

Write the following types of expository paragraph papers: sequential directions/instructions, "how to," summary, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect.

Teach how to write a news story.

Write a news story.

Explain how to write a one-paragraph report on a topic of personal interest.

Write a one-paragraph report on a topic of personal interest.