ELA: Reading & Creative Writing

The teacher will introduce the course goals and outline the course objectives. 

The teacher will explain the daily lesson plan guide and present what to expect with this virtual reading and creative writing course.

The expectations for interacting with the course, daily reading log, and how to succeed with this English Language Arts program will be explained in detail as an introduction to the course.

This course includes 60 lesson videos approximately 8-12 minutes in length each to limit the screen time of young learners.  Over 130 work pages are included for additional practice material for this program.

For more information about this comprehensive ELA program, see the course description.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks are given to HarperCollins Publishing, Random House Publishing, Penguin Books Ltd., and Dover Publishing for their expressed written permission for the oral reading passages and use of their published texts during this course. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Sarah, Plain and Tall.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, subject verb agreement, and the vocabulary terms singular and plural.  Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks are given to HarperCollins Publishing, Random House Publishing, Penguin Books Ltd., and Dover Publishing for their expressed written permission for the oral reading passages and use of their published texts during this course. 

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 1.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Sarah, Plain and Tall.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, subject verb agreement, and the vocabulary terms singular and plural.  Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 2.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Sarah, Plain and Tall.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, subject verb agreement, and the vocabulary terms singular and plural.  Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 3.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Sarah, Plain and Tall.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions and sentence structure.  Students will learn about forming compound sentences and review conjunctions. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 4.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model summarizing skills, analyze author's craft, and explore perspective and point of view used by the author.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions and summarizing skills for a given text.  Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 5.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

The students will learn how to respond to a written text, summarize details and events, and create a written report about the book Sarah, Plain and Tall.  The teacher will model the example format for creating a report and how to summarize the main characters, events, and details for a response to literature.

The teacher will model a writing lesson using a variety of sentence structures within your writing.

This course is aligned with the national Common Core Standards for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 6.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Charlotte's Web.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using descriptive words, and modifiers (adjectives).  Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 7.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Charlotte's Web.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, the parts of a sentencee, and using adjectives effectively in writing.  Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 8.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Charlotte's Web.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.  The teacher will model how to sequence the events of a story in order to organize a summary of the plot.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, describing words, and using adverbs correctly to enhance details in writing.  Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 9.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Charlotte’s Web.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, climax, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 10.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, the teacher will model close summarizing skills and creating a response to literature in a report on the award winning book Charlotte’s Web.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model summarizing skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using subjective case pronouns correctly, and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 11.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model analyzing skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.  The students will practice finding the point of view in a story and re-writing it from a different perspective. 

They will learn how the point of view shapes the story and how the author uses point of view to relate to the reader.  The student will analyze and compare points of view within different selections and create a written work reflecting a different perspective.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions and creating a written work from an alternative point of view.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 12.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text. The students will explore elements of writing styles. They will apply editing techniques by recognizing strong summaries.  The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.  They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text. Students will practice giving the author credit for ideas, words, or information used in the summary.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 13.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson the students will explore the style of an award winning author as the characters and setting are established in a text.  Students will be challenged to make connections between the characters and setting, to decipher the author's purpose in the character choices, and to make predictions about the setting of the story.  The student will utilize summarizing skills to relay important details from the text.

Students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety in a strong summary. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 14.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the details used to describe the setting, characters, and plot that the author uses.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.  The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.  They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.
The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions of using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs).

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 15.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson students will learn how to use context and word clues to decode a meaning for unfamiliar words.  Students will be encouraged to apply critical thinking strategies to form working definitions for vocabulary words before looking them up to find exact definitions.  The teacher will model the close reading strategies to draw out meaning for unfamiliar words in the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the award winning book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words, and decoding unfamiliar words through the context of the story.  Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 16.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will create a summary of the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  The teacher will model critical thinking skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, creating a book report, and identifying elements of author's craft.  The students will practice summarizing the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.  They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.
The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and a variety of sentence structures withing writing.

Students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model creating a response to literature as a report on the award winning book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 17.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson students will learn about prepositional phrases.  They will practice identifying prepositions and their objects. They will relate adjectives and adverbs to prepositional phrases as the phrases are used as modifiers within the sentence.  The students will practice creating sentences with prepositional phrases in order to add variety and complexity to their sentence structure.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text. The students will explore elements of writing style (modifiers and prepositional phrases). They will apply editing techniques by recognizing the correct use of phrases containing objeccts. 

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 18.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text. The students will explore elements of writing styles that build interest and enhance a written piece when used with mastery (synonyms, homonyms, and antonyms).

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 19.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson the student will learn to write naturally and fluently.  The student will practice using punctuation marks to signal the reader to pause while reading the text.  The students will utilize punctuation marks to mark the pauses that occur naturally when speaking to another person which will enable their writing to flow as naturally as speech.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text.

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 20.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this lesson the teacher will model marks of punctuation used for titles.  Students will learn about punctuating titles of magazines, newspapers, ships, airplanes, works of art, sculptures, articles, chapters, and songs.  The students will be given opportunities to practice identifying titles that need to be punctuated correctly as well as correct examples.

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 21.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text. The students will explore elements of writing styles.

They will learn to make strong comparisons in their writing through the use of similes and metaphors.

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 22.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text. The students will explore elements of writing styles.

They will learn to make strong comparisons in their writing through the use of similes and metaphors.

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 23.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text. The students will explore elements of writing styles.

Students will identify clauses and phrases being used in sentences, understand the positioning of the phrase adds variety to sentence structure, and recognize the proper use of phrases within writing.

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 24.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text. The students will explore elements of writing styles. They will apply editing techniques by recognizing sentence fragments and learning how to correct fragments by adding the missing subjects and verbs.

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 25.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class.  The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text.  The students will explore elements of writing styles. 

They will apply editing techniques by recognizing sentence fragments, run on sentences, and compound sentences.  They will learn to vary sentence structure to add interest in their writing pieces.  They will utilize proper editing techniques to correct sentence fragments and run on sentences.

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 26.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model writing class. The students will explore author’s style and word choice by identifying writing techniques that add variety to a text. The students will explore elements of writing style (synonyms, homonyms, antonyms, and idioms).

They will apply their knowledge about figures of speech by identifying phrases that are used correctly and constructing sentences using idioms of their own.

Students will learn to apply a variety of words, phrases, and styles to their writing as a way to enhance their skills, build interest in their writing, and to hold the attention of a reader with their word choice.

Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the skills that were practiced during the writing lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 27.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 28.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 29.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 30.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 31.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 32.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 33.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 34.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 35.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 36.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned collection of Aesop’s Fables. Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model finding themes and purpose within a text. The students will learn to read critically, analyze the author’s purpose, and apply the theme of the story to real world situations. The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 37.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator. 

The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 38.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.  The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 39.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.  The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 40.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 41.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 42.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 43.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 44.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 45.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 46.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 47.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 48.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 49.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 50.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.   The student will begin selecting the theme of a creative writing assignment.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 51.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft. The student will begin work on a creative writing assignment as the teacher guides each step. The students will analyze the plot, make inferences, and create predictions about the story. The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story.

In this video lesson, students will participate in a model reading class.  The teacher will model close reading for a selection from the renowned book The Phantom Tollbooth.  Students will explore the setting, characters, plot, and point of view that the author uses through the narrator.  The teacher will model reading skills, comprehension strategies, responding to a text, and identifying elements of author's craft.

The students will practice finding the main idea, details, and events of the plot of the story. The student will make connections between the elements of strong writing and author’s style by relating the author’s use of synonyms, homonyms, and idioms to the text. They will learn how to organize information in order to create a strong summary of the text.

The writing mini lesson focuses on basic writing conventions, using detailed describing words (adjectives and adverbs), and practicing sentence variety. Students will be given a response page to complete using their writing skills to respond to the selection that was read during the reading lesson.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 52.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

Students will learn to write with purpose.  They will identify a set theme for their writing.  The students will apply the skills they have learned throughout this course to enhance their writing with features of style and author's craft. 

They will challenge themselves to push through the difficult stages of the writing and editing process to create a written piece worthy of recognition.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 53.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

Students will learn to write with purpose.  They will identify a set theme for their writing.  The students will apply the skills they have learned throughout this course to enhance their writing with features of style and author's craft. 

They will challenge themselves to push through the difficult stages of the writing and editing process to create a written piece worthy of recognition.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 54.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

Students will learn to write with purpose.  They will identify a set theme for their writing.  The students will apply the skills they have learned throughout this course to enhance their writing with features of style and author's craft. 

They will challenge themselves to push through the difficult stages of the writing and editing process to create a written piece worthy of recognition.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 55.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

Students will learn to write with purpose.  They will identify a set theme for their writing.  The students will apply the skills they have learned throughout this course to enhance their writing with features of style and author's craft. 

They will challenge themselves to push through the difficult stages of the writing and editing process to create a written piece worthy of recognition.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 56.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

Students will learn to write with purpose.  They will identify a set theme for their writing.  The students will apply the skills they have learned throughout this course to enhance their writing with features of style and author's craft. 

They will challenge themselves to push through the difficult stages of the writing and editing process to create a written piece worthy of recognition.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

The teacher will walk through the steps to answering the work page for lesson 57.

The teacher will review the correct answers to provide feedback to the students about the work page and student responses.

This video is to be watched after the student has completed the work page assignment for the previous lesson video. 

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

Students will learn to write with purpose.  They will identify a set theme for their writing.  The students will apply the skills they have learned throughout this course to enhance their writing with features of style and author's craft. 

They will challenge themselves to push through the difficult stages of the writing and editing process to create a written piece worthy of recognition.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

In this video the teacher will review the grading rubric for the short story assignment. 

The teacher will go over strategies and techniques for using a rubric as a guide for the quality of your writing.

This video review is intended to be viewed after the student has completed the editing process before submitting the final draft of the short story creative writing assignment.

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

Students will learn to write with purpose.  They will identify a set theme for their writing.  The students will apply the skills they have learned throughout this course to enhance their writing with features of style and author's craft. 

They will challenge themselves to push through the difficult stages of the writing and editing process to create a written piece worthy of recognition.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks are given to HarperCollins Publishing, Random House Publishing, Penguin Books Ltd., and Dover Publishing for their expressed written permission for the oral reading passages and use of their published texts during this course. 

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

This video reviews the purpose of writing and challenges students to go beyond their assignments to continue writing in daily life.

This video lesson is part of a unit that teaches the students step by step how to write a short story, edit the story, use author's craft and text features, add style enhancements for interest, and polish their final drafts for publishing.

Students will learn to write with purpose.  They will identify a set theme for their writing.  The students will apply the skills they have learned throughout this course to enhance their writing with features of style and author's craft. 

They will challenge themselves to push through the difficult stages of the writing and editing process to create a written piece worthy of recognition.

Aligned with the national Common Core Standards for English Language Arts for grades 4 and 5.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks are given to HarperCollins Publishing, Random House Publishing, Penguin Books Ltd., and Dover Publishing for their expressed written permission for the oral reading passages and use of their published texts during this course. 

This video presents a final challenge and previews other courses available from this instructor.