ELA Curriculum

TAKS Obj. 4 Reading/Comprehension : The student uses a variety of strategies to comprehend selections read aloud and selections read independently. distinguish fact from opinion in various texts, including news stories and advertisement a cfact statement d contains no value language, an copinion statement d contain value language (good, difficult, easy, beautiful, should, etc.) 3.11A TAKS Obj.<br><br> 3 Reading/Text Structure/Literary Concepts : The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of text. distinguish different forms of texts such as lists, newsletters, and signs and the functions they serve including: features of text (such as title, table of contents, captions, index, glossary, subtitles, web pages, websites); such as to inform or persuade; difference between fiction & nonfiction 3.11C TAKS Obj. 3 Reading/Text Structure/Literary Concepts : The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of text.<br><br> recognize the distinguishing features of familiar genres, including stories, poems and informational text including features of text (title of this article); author 9s purpose; attributes of fiction and nonfiction 3.9K Reading/Comprehension : The students uses a variety of strategies to comprehend selections read aloud and selections read independently. practices different kinds of questions and tasks including test- like comprehension questions; short answer; multiple choice questions; analysis, evaluation and synthesis 3.10D Reading/Literary Response : The student response to various texts. connect ideas and themes across text including make connections across text; connect sign/message to plot; compare or contrast across text; compare characters, events, & themes 3.14A Writing/Purpose : The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and in various forms.<br><br> write to record ideas and reflections 3.14B Writing/Purpose : The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and in various forms. write to discover, develop, and refine ideas 3.14C Writing/Purpose : The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and in various forms. write to communicate with a variety of audiences 3.14D Writing/Purpose : The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and in various forms.<br><br> writes in different forms for different purposes. 3.15B Writing/Penmanship/Capitalization/Punctuation The student composes original texts using the conventions of written language such as capitalization and penmanship to communicate clearly. use capitalization and punctuation 3.16A Writing/Spelling Patterns : The student spells proficiently.<br><br> write with more proficient spelling of regularly spelled patterns 3.16B Writing/Spelling Patterns : The student spells proficiently. spell multi-syllabic words using regularly spelled phonogram patterns 3.16C Writing/Spelling Patterns : The student spells proficiently. write with more proficient spelling of inflectional endings 3.16D Writing/Spelling Patterns : The student spells proficiently.<br><br> write with more proficient use of orthographic patterns and rules 3.16E Writing/Spelling Patterns : The student spells proficiently. write with more proficient spelling of contractions, compounds, and homonyms 3.16F Writing/Spelling Patterns : The student spells proficiently. write with accurate spelling of syllable construction 3.16G Writing/Spelling Patterns : The student spells proficiently.<br><br> spell words ending in 3tion and -sion 3.16H Writing/Spelling Patterns : The student spells proficiently. use resources to find correct spellings, synonyms, and replacement words. 3.17A Writing/Grammar/Usage : The student composes meaningful texts by applying knowledge of grammar and usage.<br><br> use correct irregular plurals 3.17B Writing/Grammar/Usage : The student composes meaningful texts by applying knowledge of grammar and usage. use singular and plural forms of regular nouns and adjust verbs for agreement 3.17C Writing/Grammar/Usage : The student composes meaningful texts by applying knowledge of grammar and usage. compose complete, elaborated sentences in written text and use the appropriate end punctuation 3.17D Writing/Grammar/Usage : The student composes meaningful texts by applying knowledge of grammar and usage.<br><br> compose sentences with interesting, elaborated subjects 3.17E Writing/Grammar/Usage : The student composes meaningful texts by applying knowledge of grammar and usage. edit writing toward standard grammar and usage 3.18A Writing/Writing Processes : The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing. generate ideas for writing by using prewriting techniques 3.18B Writing/Writing Processes : The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing.<br><br> develop drafts 3.18C Writing/Writing Processes : The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing. revise selected drafts for varied purposes 3.18D Writing/Writing Processes : The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing. edit for appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and features of polished writing 3.18E Writing/Writing Processes : The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing.<br><br> use available technology for aspects of writing 3.18F Writing/Writing Processes : The student selects and uses writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing. demonstrate understanding of language use and spelling by bringing selected pieces frequently to final form and cpublishing d them for audiences 3.19A Writing/Evaluation : The student evaluates his/her own writing and the writing of others. identify the most effect features of a piece of writing with criteria generated by the teacher and class 3.19B Writing/Evaluation : The student evaluates his/her own writing and the writing of others.<br><br> respond constructively to others writing 3.19C Writing/Evaluation : The student evaluates his/her own writing and the writing of others. determine how his/her own writing achieves its purpose 3.19D Writing/Evaluation : The student evaluates his/her own writing and the writing of others. use published pieces as models for writing 3.19E Writing/Evaluation : The student evaluates his/her own writing and the writing of others.<br><br> review a collection of his/her own written work to monitor growth as a writer 3.2.B Listening/Speaking/Culture : The student listens and speaks to gain knowledge of his/her culture, the culture of others and the common elements of culture. Compare language, oral traditions (family stories) that reflect customs Ongoing Process Skills Six Weeks: 3 rd Reading Writing Listening 3.5 F 3.15 A 3.1 A,B,C,D,E,F 3.6 A,B,C,D,E 3.2 A 3.7 A,B,C 3.3 A,C,E 3.8 A,B 3.4 A,B 3.9 A,B,D 3.10 A 3.13 A

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