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Standard ELA.4.C.2.1

ELA.4.C.2.1 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and provide information. When writing: a. introduce a topic clearly; b. develop the topic with facts, definitions, details, and/or quotes related to the topic; c. group related information into paragraphs and/or sections using transitional words and phrases to link ideas; d. use precise language and vocabulary to inform or explain about the topic; e. use and explain information from a provided source(s); and f. provide a concluding statement or section.

Grade(s): 4

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Year: 2023

Content Type
My Pet Rock: Rock Solid Writing! (3-5)

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Grades

  • 3
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My Pet Rock: Rock Solid Writing! (3-5)

Students will blend science and ELA by researching the rock cycle to write an expository "biography" of a pet rock. They will explain how their rock transitioned from one state (e.g., magma) to its...

Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

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Grades

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Celebrating a Hometown Hero: A'ja Wilson

To commemorate the January honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of the Hometown Hero A'ja Wilson.

Flower Project

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Grades

  • Kindergarten
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  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Flower Project

The students will learn basic facts about flowers. They will research a flower of their choosing and create a project that demostrates their knowledge and findings.