A comprehensive fourth-grade language arts curriculum integrating writing process, grammar, spelling, oral language, and handwriting skills through a Christian worldview. Students develop multi-paragraph writing in narrative, informative, and opinion genres while mastering progressive verb tenses, complex sentence structures, and Greek/Latin root-based spelling. Emphasis on clear communication as a gift from God to share truth and love.
Write clear, organized multi-paragraph pieces in narrative, informative, and opinion genres with appropriate transitions and audience awareness
Master progressive verb tenses, prepositional phrases, and complex sentence structures while correcting fragments and run-ons
Spell grade-appropriate words using Greek and Latin roots, apply advanced spelling rules, and use homophones correctly
Engage effectively in collaborative discussions, create multimedia presentations, and differentiate formal from informal English
Type one full page in a single sitting with proper formatting and demonstrate fluent cursive or manuscript handwriting
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Explore Genesis 2:19-20 where Adam names the animals, discussing how God gave humans the gift of language. Introduce the year's focus on using words to honor God.
Collaborative discussion; connecting language to biblical originsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Investigate how words have power to build up or tear down (Proverbs 18:21). Students share examples from their lives and commit to using words wisely this year.
Oral language; personal reflectiondiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Assess current handwriting skills (cursive or manuscript). Discuss excellence in work as worship (Colossians 3:23). Set personal handwriting goals for the year.
Handwriting assessment; goal settinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduction to proper keyboarding posture and home row keys. Practice typing simple sentences about God's creation with correct finger placement.
Keyboarding basics; proper techniquehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create a visual map of writing goals for the year. Write a paragraph about why clear communication matters in sharing faith and truth.
Goal setting; paragraph writingproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review complete sentences and identify fragments. Use biblical examples to show how complete thoughts communicate clearly.
Recognizing complete sentences and fragmentsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice turning fragments into complete sentences. Create a 'rescue manual' with before-and-after examples from Scripture passages.
Correcting sentence fragmentshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Identify run-on sentences and learn strategies to fix them (periods, semicolons, conjunctions). Discuss how clarity honors readers.
Recognizing and correcting run-on sentencesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Students practice editing paragraphs containing both fragments and run-ons. Focus on making writing clear and readable.
Editing for sentence errorshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Students write five perfect sentences about their favorite Bible story, ensuring each is complete and properly punctuated. Share aloud.
Producing complete sentences independentlyproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduce narrative story structure (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution). Analyze a biblical narrative using this framework.
Understanding narrative structurediscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn techniques for developing believable characters with traits, motivations, and growth. Begin planning a personal narrative's main character (themselves).
Character development in narrative writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Use a graphic organizer to plan a personal narrative about a time they learned something important. Focus on clear beginning, middle, and end.
Planning narrative structurehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn how to write realistic dialogue with proper punctuation. Practice writing conversations from their planned narrative.
Writing dialogue with correct punctuationworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Begin drafting personal narrative, focusing on getting ideas down without worrying about perfection. Emphasize that first drafts are meant to be messy.
Drafting narrative writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review simple past, present, and future tenses. Introduce the concept of progressive tenses showing ongoing action.
Understanding verb tense basics and progressive formsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Focus on present progressive tense (is/are + verb-ing). Students write sentences describing what they are doing right now in their walk with God.
Forming and using present progressive tenseworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn past progressive tense (was/were + verb-ing). Write about what was happening during a memorable moment from a Bible story.
Forming and using past progressive tensehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice future progressive tense (will be + verb-ing). Write predictions about what they will be doing to serve God in the future.
Forming and using future progressive tenseworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Mixed practice with all three progressive tenses. Edit sentences for correct tense usage. Create a personal 'tense timeline' showing actions at different times.
Using all progressive tenses correctlyhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduction to Greek roots (graph, photo, tele, phone). Discuss how understanding roots helps with spelling and meaning.
Recognizing Greek roots in wordsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore words with 'graph' (write): autograph, paragraph, biography, photograph. Practice spelling and using in sentences about writing God's Word.
Spelling words with Greek root 'graph'worksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Study 'photo' (light) and 'phone' (sound) roots. Spell and define photograph, telephone, microphone, symphony. Connect to God as light and voice.
Spelling words with Greek roots 'photo' and 'phone'hands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'tele' (far) root words: television, telescope, telegraph, teleport. Practice spelling and discuss how we can share the Gospel far and wide.
Spelling words with Greek root 'tele'worksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review all Greek roots learned this week. Participate in a friendly spelling bee using Greek root words. Create personal study cards.
Spelling mastery of Greek root wordsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Teach the difference between revising (content and organization) and editing (grammar and mechanics). Focus on revision today.
Understanding the revision processdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Revise narrative drafts by adding sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). Make scenes come alive for readers.
Adding descriptive details in revisionhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review dialogue in narratives. Ensure it sounds natural, moves the story forward, and is properly punctuated. Add or improve dialogue.
Revising dialogue for effectivenesshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn transitional words and phrases for narratives (first, then, next, after that, finally, meanwhile). Add transitions to improve flow.
Using transitions in narrative writingworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Partner with a classmate to give and receive feedback on narratives. Practice kind, specific, helpful suggestions that honor each other.
Giving and receiving peer feedbackdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduce prepositions as words showing relationships (location, time, direction). Create a master list of common prepositions.
Identifying prepositionsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn that prepositional phrases include a preposition and its object. Practice identifying phrases in sentences from Scripture.
Identifying prepositional phrasesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Draw pictures illustrating different prepositional phrases (under the tree, beside the river, through the valley). Write sentences to match.
Understanding prepositional relationshipshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice adding prepositional phrases to simple sentences to provide more detail and interest. Focus on location and time phrases.
Using prepositional phrases to enhance sentencesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Find prepositional phrases in a passage from a favorite book or the Bible. Analyze how they add meaning and clarity to writing.
Analyzing prepositional phrases in contextgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Edit narratives for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Use an editing checklist to ensure thoroughness.
Editing for conventionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Type final narrative on computer, practicing proper keyboarding technique and formatting (title, paragraphs, spacing).
Typing and formatting documentshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create an illustration or cover art for the narrative. Discuss how visuals enhance published writing and communicate meaning.
Adding visual elements to writingproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Students take turns reading their published narratives aloud from the 'Author's Chair.' Practice active listening and giving positive feedback.
Presenting published writing orallydiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Reflect on the narrative writing process. What went well? What was challenging? Set goals for the next writing project.
Self-assessment and goal settingdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Compare and contrast narrative and informative writing. Identify characteristics of informative texts (facts, definitions, details, clear organization).
Understanding informative text featuresdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Choose an informative writing topic related to God's creation or biblical history. Narrow the topic to something manageable and interesting.
Selecting and narrowing a topichands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn how to conduct research using multiple sources (books, websites, encyclopedias). Practice taking notes in own words.
Research skills and note-takinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice distinguishing facts from opinions. Discuss why informative writing relies on facts and how this relates to speaking truth.
Distinguishing fact from opinionworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn organizational structures for informative writing (main idea with supporting details). Create an outline for chosen topic.
Organizing informative writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduction to Latin roots (aud, dict, port, scrib/script). Explain how Latin influences English and helps with spelling.
Recognizing Latin roots in wordsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Study 'aud' (hear) and 'dict' (say/speak): audience, audible, dictate, predict, contradict. Practice spelling and using in sentences about hearing God's Word.
Spelling words with Latin roots 'aud' and 'dict'worksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore 'port' (carry): portable, transport, import, export, report. Spell correctly and discuss carrying the Gospel message.
Spelling words with Latin root 'port'hands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'scrib/script' (write): scribble, describe, manuscript, Scripture, prescription. Connect to writing Scripture and God's Word.
Spelling words with Latin roots 'scrib/script'worksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Combine Latin roots with prefixes and suffixes to build new words. Play word-building games and practice spelling complex words.
Building and spelling complex words with Latin rootsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduce modal auxiliaries (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would). Explain how they help main verbs express possibility, permission, obligation.
Understanding modal auxiliariesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the difference between 'can' (ability) and 'may' (permission). Practice using correctly in sentences about following God's commands.
Using 'can' and 'may' correctlyworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore modals expressing obligation or advice (must, should, ought to). Write sentences about responsibilities Christians have.
Using modals to express obligationhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice modals expressing possibility or hypothetical situations. Write creative sentences about what might happen if biblical events had gone differently.
Using modals to express possibilityworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Mixed practice with all modal auxiliaries. Edit sentences for correct usage. Create a reference chart for future use.
Using all modal auxiliaries correctlyhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to write engaging introductions that hook readers and clearly state the topic. Practice writing introduction paragraphs for chosen topics.
Writing informative introductionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Draft body paragraphs with clear main ideas and supporting details from research. Focus on one main idea per paragraph.
Writing informative body paragraphshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn transitional words for informative writing (first, additionally, for example, in fact, therefore). Add transitions to improve flow between ideas.
Using transitions in informative writingworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write conclusion paragraphs that summarize main points and provide closure. Avoid introducing new information in conclusions.
Writing informative conclusionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice incorporating definitions of key terms and domain-specific vocabulary. Ensure clarity for readers unfamiliar with the topic.
Using precise vocabulary and definitionsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review basic comma uses: items in a series, dates, addresses, greetings and closings of letters. Practice each type.
Using commas in basic contextsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to use commas before coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences (and, but, or, so). Practice combining sentences correctly.
Using commas in compound sentenceshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review using commas with quotation marks in dialogue. Practice punctuating conversations from Bible stories correctly.
Using commas with quotation marksworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to use commas after introductory words, phrases, or clauses (However, After lunch, When Jesus arrived). Practice in sentences.
Using commas after introductory elementshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Edit paragraphs for all comma errors. Create a personal comma reference guide to keep in writing folder.
Editing for comma usagehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss different types of presentations and how to adapt for purpose and audience. Choose a topic related to faith or biblical knowledge to present.
Understanding presentation contextdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to organize presentations with clear introduction, main points, and conclusion. Create an outline for chosen presentation topic.
Organizing oral presentationshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Design visual aids or multimedia elements to enhance presentations (posters, slides, props). Discuss how visuals support but don't replace content.
Creating visual aids for presentationsproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice presentations with a partner, focusing on clear speech, appropriate pace, and eye contact. Give each other constructive feedback.
Rehearsing oral presentationsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Half the class presents while others practice active listening and note-taking. Provide specific, encouraging feedback to presenters.
Delivering and evaluating presentationsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Remaining students present. Continue practicing active listening skills and providing helpful feedback. Celebrate everyone's efforts.
Delivering and evaluating presentationsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Master the differences between to (preposition/infinitive), too (also/excessive), and two (number). Practice in context sentences about serving others.
Spelling and using to/too/two correctlyworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn their (possessive), there (location/existence), they're (contraction). Practice choosing correctly in sentences about biblical characters.
Spelling and using their/there/they're correctlyhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Distinguish your (possessive) from you're (contraction) and its (possessive) from it's (contraction). Create memory tricks for each pair.
Using possessives and contractions correctlyworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice all homophones learned plus additional pairs (hear/here, right/write, know/no). Play games and complete practice exercises.
Mastering commonly confused wordsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review informative drafts for clarity. Ensure each sentence contributes to the main idea and is easy to understand.
Revising for clarityhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Evaluate organization of informative writing. Rearrange paragraphs or sentences if needed for logical flow of ideas.
Revising for organizationhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Replace vague or general words with precise, domain-specific vocabulary. Make writing more informative and professional.
Using precise languageworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Verify facts are accurate. Learn simple citation methods to credit sources. Discuss importance of truthfulness and integrity in writing.
Fact-checking and citing sourceshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Exchange informative writing with a partner. Provide feedback on clarity, organization, and interesting facts. Receive feedback graciously.
Giving and receiving peer feedbackdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduce relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that). Explain how they connect clauses and add information about nouns.
Understanding relative pronounsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice using who (for people), which (for things), and that (for people or things). Combine sentences using relative pronouns.
Using relative pronouns correctlyworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn relative adverbs (where, when, why) that connect clauses showing place, time, or reason. Practice in sentences about biblical events.
Using relative adverbs correctlyhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Combine short, choppy sentences into more sophisticated ones using relative pronouns and adverbs. Improve writing flow and complexity.
Combining sentences with relative pronouns/adverbsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Find relative clauses in literature or Scripture passages. Analyze how they add information and improve sentence variety.
Identifying relative clauses in contextgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Edit informative writing for all conventions: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar. Use editing checklist systematically.
Editing for conventionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Type informative piece on computer with proper formatting: title, headings, paragraphs, spacing. Practice professional document formatting.
Typing and formatting informative textshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Add diagrams, charts, photos, or illustrations that support informative content. Learn to caption visuals appropriately.
Adding visual elements to informative writingproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Display published informative pieces around the room. Students read each other's work and leave positive, specific comments.
Sharing and appreciating published writingdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Reflect on growth in informative writing. Celebrate learning and hard work. Set goals for opinion writing unit coming next.
Self-assessment and goal settingdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Distinguish opinions from facts. Discuss how opinions need to be supported with reasons and evidence. Connect to defending faith reasonably.
Understanding opinion writingdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Select an opinion writing topic students care about (related to school, community, faith practices). State a clear opinion/thesis.
Stating a clear opinionhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Brainstorm reasons supporting the opinion. Gather evidence (facts, examples, expert opinions) to back up each reason.
Supporting opinions with reasons and evidencehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to anticipate opposing viewpoints and address them respectfully. Practice writing rebuttals that strengthen arguments.
Addressing counterargumentsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create a detailed outline for opinion essay: introduction with thesis, body paragraphs with reasons/evidence, conclusion. Plan organization carefully.
Organizing opinion writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review adjectives and their function. Explore sentences with multiple adjectives and notice there's a natural order that sounds right.
Understanding adjectives and their placementdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn conventional adjective order: quantity, opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. Practice with examples.
Ordering adjectives conventionallyworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Given scrambled adjectives, arrange them in correct order before nouns. Describe items from God's creation using multiple adjectives.
Applying adjective order ruleshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write descriptive paragraphs about biblical scenes or characters using correctly ordered adjectives. Focus on vivid, accurate description.
Using adjectives in writingworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Edit sentences and paragraphs for correct adjective order. Create a reference chart for future writing.
Editing for adjective orderhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduce prefixes as word parts added to the beginning of root words to change meaning. Learn common prefixes: un-, re-, pre-, dis-, mis-.
Understanding prefixesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Study prefixes meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' (un-, dis-). Spell words like unhappy, unfair, disagree, disobey. Connect to obedience and righteousness.
Spelling words with un- and dis-worksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back'. Spell rewrite, return, rebuild, review. Discuss God's redemption and restoration (re- words).
Spelling words with re-hands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Study 'pre-' (before) and 'mis-' (wrong/badly). Spell preview, prepare, mistake, misunderstand. Practice using in sentences.
Spelling words with pre- and mis-worksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Mixed practice with all prefixes learned. Build words by adding prefixes to root words. Participate in spelling activities and games.
Spelling mastery of prefix wordsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write engaging introductions for opinion essays that hook readers and clearly state the thesis/opinion. Practice various hook techniques.
Writing opinion introductionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Draft first body paragraph with the strongest reason and supporting evidence. Use topic sentences and specific examples.
Writing opinion body paragraphshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Continue drafting body paragraphs with additional reasons and evidence. Maintain logical organization and clear connections to thesis.
Developing multiple reasons in opinion writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to use persuasive language that is convincing but respectful. Practice writing with appropriate tone for audience and purpose.
Using persuasive languageworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write conclusions that restate the thesis, summarize main points, and include a call to action. End opinion essays powerfully.
Writing opinion conclusionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review using quotation marks for direct speech and dialogue. Practice punctuating conversations correctly with commas and end marks.
Using quotation marks for dialogueworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn when to use quotation marks (short works: poems, articles, chapters) vs. underlining/italics (long works: books, movies, newspapers).
Punctuating titles correctlydiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice quoting from Scripture and other sources accurately. Learn to integrate quotations smoothly into writing with proper punctuation.
Using quotations from sourceshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write original dialogue with correct punctuation. Create conversations between biblical characters or write dialogue for a short story.
Writing dialogue with correct punctuationworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Edit passages for all quotation mark errors (dialogue, titles, quotations). Create a reference guide for correct usage.
Editing for quotation mark usagehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Evaluate whether reasons and evidence are strong and convincing. Add or improve evidence where arguments are weak.
Revising for stronger argumentshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Add transitional words and phrases for opinion writing (first, furthermore, in addition, however, therefore, in conclusion). Improve logical flow.
Using transitions in opinion writingworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review counterarguments and rebuttals. Strengthen by addressing opposing views more thoroughly and respectfully.
Revising counterargumentshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Ensure writing voice is appropriate: confident but not arrogant, persuasive but not pushy. Revise for respectful, compelling tone.
Revising for appropriate voice and toneworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Partner with someone who has a different opinion. Read each other's essays and provide constructive feedback. Practice respectful disagreement.
Giving and receiving feedback on argumentsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Introduce suffixes as word parts added to the end of root words. Learn common suffixes: -ful, -less, -ness, -ment, -ly, -er, -est.
Understanding suffixesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the doubling rule: double final consonant when adding suffix to CVC words (hop → hopping, big → bigger). Practice spelling correctly.
Applying doubling rule with suffixesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to drop silent 'e' before adding suffixes beginning with vowels (hope → hoping, large → largest). Practice spelling with this rule.
Applying drop-e rule with suffixeshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to change 'y' to 'i' before adding suffixes (happy → happiness, carry → carried). Practice exceptions (keeping y before -ing).
Applying y-to-i rule with suffixesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Mixed practice with all suffix spelling rules. Build words, spell correctly, and use in sentences about Christian character qualities.
Spelling mastery of suffix wordsgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Edit opinion essays thoroughly for all conventions. Pay special attention to persuasive language and logical organization.
Editing for conventions and contenthands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Type opinion essay with professional formatting. Practice creating polished, publishable documents on computer.
Typing and formatting opinion writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Prepare to present opinion essays orally. Practice reading with expression and conviction, making eye contact with audience.
Preparing oral presentations of opinion writinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Students present opinion essays orally. Audience practices active listening and asks respectful questions. Celebrate diverse viewpoints.
Presenting opinion writing orallydiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review all three writing types completed this year (narrative, informative, opinion). Reflect on growth and select best pieces for portfolio.
Self-assessment and portfolio selectiondiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore characteristics of poetry (line breaks, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, figurative language). Read various poems including psalms.
Understanding poetry featuresdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn about rhyme schemes (AABB, ABAB, ABCB). Identify rhyme schemes in poems. Discuss how rhyme creates musicality.
Identifying rhyme schemesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn similes (comparisons using like/as) and metaphors (direct comparisons). Find examples in poetry. Create original comparisons about God's attributes.
Understanding and using figurative languagehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write acrostic poems using names of biblical characters or Christian virtues. Focus on meaningful word choices for each letter.
Writing acrostic poetryproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write free verse poems (no required rhyme or rhythm) about God's creation or personal faith experiences. Emphasize imagery and emotion.
Writing free verse poetryproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn different types of context clues (definition, synonym, antonym, example, inference). Practice identifying clue types in sentences.
Understanding context clue typesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Focus on definition clues (word is defined in sentence) and synonym clues (similar word nearby). Practice using these clues in biblical passages.
Using definition and synonym context cluesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to use antonym/contrast clues (opposite meaning words signal unknown word meaning). Practice with example sentences.
Using antonym and contrast context clueshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice using example clues and making inferences from overall context. Apply to challenging vocabulary in reading passages.
Using example and inference context cluesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Apply all context clue strategies to determine meanings of unfamiliar words in challenging texts. Verify meanings with dictionary.
Using multiple context clue strategiesgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to develop focused research questions about topics of interest (biblical history, creation science, Christian biography). Narrow topics appropriately.
Developing research questionsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to evaluate sources for reliability, accuracy, and bias. Practice distinguishing trustworthy sources from questionable ones.
Evaluating source credibilityhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice taking notes in own words (paraphrasing) rather than copying. Learn to organize notes by subtopics using note cards or organizers.
Taking research notes effectivelyhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn simple citation format for sources used in research (author, title, publication info). Create a bibliography for research notes.
Citing sources appropriatelyworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Plan a short research presentation on chosen topic. Organize information logically and prepare visual aids or multimedia elements.
Planning research presentationshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review three sentence types: simple (one independent clause), compound (two independent clauses), complex (independent + dependent clause).
Understanding sentence typesdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice combining short sentences into longer, more sophisticated ones using various techniques (conjunctions, relative pronouns, phrases).
Combining sentences for varietyworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to vary how sentences begin (subject, prepositional phrase, adverb, dependent clause). Practice starting sentences in different ways.
Varying sentence openingshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss how mixing short and long sentences creates rhythm and interest. Practice writing paragraphs with varied sentence lengths.
Varying sentence lengthworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Revise a paragraph with repetitive, choppy sentences. Apply all sentence variety techniques to improve style and readability.
Revising for sentence varietyhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn importance of preparing for discussions by reading assigned material and thinking about topics beforehand. Practice preparation strategies.
Preparing for discussionsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice active listening skills: maintaining eye contact, taking notes on key points, avoiding interruptions. Demonstrate respectful attention.
Active listening in discussionsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to build on classmates' comments rather than just waiting to share own ideas. Practice phrases like 'I agree with... and would add...'
Building on others' contributionsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice asking thoughtful questions to clarify or deepen understanding. Learn difference between clarifying questions and argumentative questions.
Asking effective questions in discussiondiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Participate in a Socratic seminar on a biblical or ethical topic. Practice all discussion skills learned while exploring ideas deeply.
Engaging in Socratic discussiondiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn parts of a letter (heading, greeting, body, closing, signature). Discuss different purposes for letters (friendly, business, persuasive).
Understanding letter format and purposediscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write friendly letters to someone encouraging them in faith or sharing what God is doing. Use informal, warm tone and proper format.
Writing friendly lettershands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn business letter format and formal tone. Write a business letter requesting information or expressing an opinion to an organization.
Writing business lettershands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Write thank you notes expressing gratitude to someone who has helped or blessed them. Practice sincerity and specificity in appreciation.
Writing thank you notesproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to address envelopes correctly. Discuss the personal touch of handwritten letters. Mail or deliver letters written this week.
Addressing envelopes; completing letter processhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review all parts of speech through games and activities. Identify nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections.
Identifying all parts of speechgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review all verb tenses learned: simple, progressive, and perfect tenses. Practice using correctly in sentences and paragraphs.
Using all verb tenses correctlyworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review simple, compound, and complex sentences. Practice identifying and writing each type. Correct fragments and run-ons.
Mastering sentence structureshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review pronoun types and pronoun-antecedent agreement. Review subject-verb agreement. Practice editing for agreement errors.
Ensuring proper agreementworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Apply all grammar knowledge to edit challenging passages. Correct multiple types of errors. Celebrate grammar mastery growth.
Applying all grammar conceptshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review all capitalization rules: sentences, proper nouns, titles, etc. Practice applying consistently in writing.
Mastering capitalization rulesworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review all punctuation marks and their uses: periods, commas, quotation marks, apostrophes, etc. Practice editing for punctuation errors.
Using all punctuation correctlyhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review spelling strategies: phonics patterns, Greek/Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes, homophones. Practice challenging words.
Applying spelling strategiesgame📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Edit passages containing multiple types of errors (capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar). Apply all conventions learned this year.
Editing for all conventionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create personalized editing checklists focusing on individual areas needing attention. Reflect on most common errors and strategies to avoid them.
Self-awareness in editingproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore different multimedia elements (slides, images, audio, video). Discuss how each enhances presentations when used appropriately.
Understanding multimedia componentsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn principles of effective slide design: minimal text, clear images, readable fonts, consistent style. Practice creating sample slides.
Designing effective presentation slideshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create a multimedia presentation on a topic learned this year (biblical, academic, or personal). Include text, images, and at least one other element.
Producing multimedia presentationsproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice delivering multimedia presentations to partners. Give and receive feedback on content, delivery, and multimedia effectiveness.
Rehearsing multimedia presentationsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Students deliver multimedia presentations to class. Celebrate creativity, content knowledge, and effective use of multimedia elements.
Delivering multimedia presentationsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review writing portfolios from the entire year. Reflect on growth in writing, grammar, spelling, and oral language. Celebrate progress.
Self-assessment and reflectiondiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Students share their favorite piece of writing from the year and explain why it's meaningful. Celebrate each other's work and growth.
Presenting and appreciating writingdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Complete a final skills inventory assessing mastery of year's objectives. Identify areas of strength and areas for continued growth.
Self-assessment of skillsworksheet📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Set goals for summer reading and writing. Create a plan for maintaining skills over the break. Discuss how to continue using words for God's glory.
Goal setting for continued growthdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Celebrate a year of language arts learning! Share favorite memories, present certificates, and thank God for the gift of language and communication.
Celebrating growth and achievementsproject📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!