ELA Lesson Plan

Language Arts Curriculum

1st Grade
- Reading
  - Identify key details
  - Summarize story
  - Identify the feelings of characters
  - Use the illustrations to enhance knowledge of reading
- Writing
  - Write opinion pieces with an opinion, a reason, and some kind of closure
  - Write informative pieces with a topic, some information, and some kind of closure
  - Write narratives including multiple events linked together, some detail, and some kind of closure
- Speaking and Listening
  - Ability to ask questions to comprehend
  - Ability to produce complete sentences when speaking
- Grammar
  - Capitalization
  - Common and proper nouns
  - Singular and plural nouns
  - Words to convey past, present, and future
  - End punctuation after sentences
  - Spell phonetically
  - Reflexive pronouns
  - Contractions (apostrophe)
2nd Grade
- Reading
  - Ask and answer questions relating to the text
  - Identify the problems and solutions
  - Identify rhythm in writing (rhyme, alliteration)
  - Be able to explain cause and effect
  - Identify changing points of view
  - Use illustrations to expand knowledge
- Writing
  - Write opinion pieces by introducing a topic, stating an opinion, supplying evidence, using linking words, and adding a closing statement
  - Write informative pieces by introducing a topic, using facts and definitions to develop points, and providing a closing statement.
  - Write narratives by recounting an event, including details, using temporal words, and adding a closing statement.
- Speaking and Listening
  - Discuss plot elements of the text
  - Build on peers’ ideas
  - Recount key details
  - Produce complete sentences answering questions
  - Produce, with limited outside help, prose or poetry with illustrations
- Grammar
  - Synonyms/antonyms
  - Commas
  - Prepositions
  - Conjunctions
  - Capitalization
  - Common and proper nouns
  - Singular and plural nouns
  - Words to convey past, present, and future
  - End punctuation after sentences
  - Spell phonetically
  - Reflexive pronouns
  - Contractions (apostrophe)
  - Subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement
3rd Grade
- Reading
  - Determine the main idea and explain key details
  - Describe literal and figurative meanings of certain phrases
  - Identify point of view and be able to distinguish the author from the narrator from the reader
  - Compare and contrast elements of different stories, including setting, plot, characters, etc.
  - Understand different types of fiction, as well as the difference between fiction and non-fiction
- Writing
  - Write opinion pieces
    - Include a main idea with supporting details
    - Use transitional words and phrases to link ideas
    - Have a conclusion
  - Write informative pieces about a certain topic with facts about it
    - Efficiently introduce topic (hook)
    - Develop the topic well using outside evidence
    - Have a conclusion
  - Write narratives
    - Organized reasonably
    - Logical plotline
    - Use of temporal words and phrases to signal event order
    - Use of sensory details
    - Use of dialogue
    - Have a conclusion
- Speaking/Listening
  - Ability to effectively discuss texts with peers
  - Ask and answer questions relating to the information presented
  - Properly explain, in four to five complete sentences, answers to complex questions
  - Understand difference between spoken and written English
- Grammar
  - Identify common prefixes and suffixes, as well as their meanings
  - Know and be able to explain functions and examples of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns
  - Topics to Know:
    - Abstract nouns v. concrete nouns
    - Regular and irregular plural nouns
    - Regular and irregular verbs
    - Past, present and future tenses
    - Subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement
    - Comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs
    - Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
    - Simple, compound, and complex sentences
    - Capitalization in titles
    - Commas in addresses
    - Commas and quotation marks in dialogue
    - Use of possessives
    - Conventional spelling patterns
    - Relative pronouns
    - Progressive tense
    - Helping/Linking verbs
    - Prepositional phrases
    - Correctly use frequently confused words (two/too/to, their/there/they’re)
- 4th Grade
  - Reading
    - Identify and describe the themes of pieces of text
    - Describe characters in depth, including their thoughts, words, actions, and motives
    - Explain structural differences between poems and prose
    - Compare and contrast points of view
    - Compare and contrast themes and morals
  - Writing
    - Write opinion pieces including a topic, reasons supported by details, linking words and phrases, and a closing statement.
    - Write informative pieces including a well developed topic backed by facts, quotes, and definitions, precise language, and a concluding statement.
    - Write narratives including a sequence of events, a variety of transitional words, sensory details, and a concluding statement.
  - Speaking/Listening
    - Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
    - Come to discussions prepared
    - Follow rules and regulations for discussions nd carry out assigned roles.
    - Pose and respond to specific questions
    - Paraphrase portions of text
    - Identify the reasons and evidence that a speaker provides
  - Grammar
    - Punctuate for effect
    - Abstract nouns v. concrete nouns
    - Regular and irregular plural nouns
    - Regular and irregular verbs
    - Past, present and future tenses
    - Subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement
    - Comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs
    - Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
    - Simple, compound, and complex sentences
    - Capitalization in titles
    - Commas in addresses
    - Commas and quotation marks in dialogue
    - Use of possessives
    - Conventional spelling patterns
    - Relative pronouns
    - Progressive tense
    - Helping/Linking verbs
    - Prepositional phrases
    - Correctly use frequently confused words (two/too/to, their/there/they’re)
- 5th Grade
  - Reading
    - Quote accurately from the text when explaining explicit details
    - Understand themes
    - Compare and contrast characters from different pieces
    - Explain how paragraphs, scenes, stanzas, etc. fit together
    - Analyze how visual elements contribute to a text
    - Understand an author’s tone
  - Writing
    - Write opinion pieces which have a logically supported opinion, words linking opinions, facts, and details, and a conclusion.
    - Write informative pieces which have well-developed topics, visual elements where needed, facts, quotations, concrete details, linking words, phrases, and clauses, and a proper conclusion.
    - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences by including dialogue, description, pacing, transitional words, and a conclusion to enhance the story.
  - Speaking/Listening
    - Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
    - Come to discussions prepared
    - Follow rules and regulations for discussions nd carry out assigned roles.
    - Pose and respond to specific questions
    - Paraphrase portions of text
    - Identify the reasons and evidence that a speaker provides
  - Grammar
    - Parallel structure
    - Syntax for effects
    - Punctuate for effect
    - Abstract nouns v. concrete nouns
    - Regular and irregular plural nouns
    - Regular and irregular verbs
    - Past, present and future tenses
    - Subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement
    - Comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs
    - Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
    - Simple, compound, and complex sentences
    - Capitalization in titles
    - Commas in addresses
    - Commas and quotation marks in dialogue
    - Use of possessives
    - Conventional spelling patterns
    - Relative pronouns
    - Progressive tense
    - Helping/Linking verbs
    - Prepositional phrases
    - Correctly use frequently confused words (two/too/to, their/there/they’re)

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Step by Step Instructions

First ask the student to read one of these books (you can pick which one; for the examples here, I am going to use Lane likes Arts and Crafts) https://www.wilbooks.com/free-online-books-first-grade-fiction
- I suggest sharing your screen with the student and pulling up the book on your screen and asking them to look at your screen and read the book to you as you follow along. (maybe read out loud to them first, then let them read it by themselves)
- If the student has difficulty with any words, help them sound it out.
- Tell them at the beginning to ask you anytime they need help understanding what a word means and make sure they get that you are here to help. So if they don’t understand a word, explain it to them.
- Since this book is first grade level and most of the children perform at second grade level, most of them should probably get through this book.
- If you want you can stop occasionally and ask them what a word means. (Try to make sure that the word you ask is easy to define. For example, don’t ask them to define the word “the” because although it is an easy word, it is hard to define.)
- At the end, you can ask simple comprehension questions about the book to make sure they understood. (Ex: Where does Lane like to put his pictures?) The kids are allowed to look back at the text if necessary.
- If this book seemed to be at their level (a little challenging but not too hard), then have them read another one.
- If the book is at their level, then ask them some less-straightforward comprehension questions as well, like what the characters are feeling
  - If this book seemed to be at their level (a little bit challenging but not too hard), then have them read another one from here. If it seemed too easy, then have them read one from the second grade section. (https://www.wilbooks.com/free-resources-free-online-books-second-grade) These are a little more informational.
  - If second grade books are also too easy, go to third grade. (As the books get harder, make the questions a little bit harder.) These free online books only go up to third grade level, but I will find others.
  - Here’s a link to fifth grade short stories: https://m.k5learning.com/reading-comprehension-worksheets/fifth-grade-5/leveled-reading-worksheets
Second, in order to work on phonetic listening and rhyming abilities, you can ask them to read Dr. Seuss books.
- After having them read the following books, ask questions about the rhyme scheme (first ask if they know what it is/explain it)
- Read the rhymes out loud, at first, to help them understand
- Here’s a pdf of the Cat in the Hat: https://kupdf.net/download/dr-seuss-the-cat-in-the-hat-book-pdf_589c95316454a73128b1ea84_pdf
- Here’s Hop on Pop: https://epdf.pub/hop-on-pop.html
- Here’s One fish, Two fish: http://pioneer.netserv.chula.ac.th/~tpuckpan/Seuss-onefish.pdf
Third, have them write something.
- You can choose or ask them whether they want to right an argumentative piece, an informative piece, or a narrative.
  - If they choose informative and need a topic, you can give them one or they can just choose.
- It should probably be between a paragraph and a page, depending on where they are at.
- You can help them with the planning, but make sure you don’t form any sentences for them.
- Evaluate the piece based on the standards above for their grade. For specific information, here are the websites for the standards.
Fourth, to test them on grammar, give them a worksheet based on what they are struggling with.
- 1st Grade Worksheets: https://www.education.com/worksheets/first-grade/grammar/

https://www.k5learning.com/free-grammar-worksheets/first-grade-1

- 2nd Grade Worksheets: https://www.education.com/worksheets/second-grade/grammar/

https://www.k5learning.com/free-grammar-worksheets/second-grade-2

- 3rd Grade Worksheets: https://www.education.com/worksheets/third-grade/grammar/

https://www.k5learning.com/free-grammar-worksheets/third-grade-3

- 4th Grade Worksheets: https://www.education.com/worksheets/fourth-grade/grammar/

https://www.k5learning.com/free-grammar-worksheets/fourth-grade-4

- 5th Grade Worksheets: https://www.education.com/worksheets/fifth-grade/grammar/

https://www.k5learning.com/free-grammar-worksheets/fifth-grade-5