Nelson Literacy 4Correlation to Atlantic Canada English Language Arts CurriculumElementary 4–6 New Brunswick 1998
Outcomes / Nelson Literacy Unit / Transparencies for Shared Reading and Modelling / Student Books & Teacher’s Resource / Guided and Independent Reading KitTitle / Page Reference / Title / Page Reference
Speaking and
Listening
Explore and discuss their thoughts, ideas, and experiences and consider those of their peers / Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Rocks and Minerals All Around Us” / Read-Aloud / “Rocks, Minerals and Erosion Quiz” / SB 4c, pp. 102-103; TR pp.17-23
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Using Print Features” / Transparency 55 / “Using Print Features”
Shared Writing / SB 4c, p. 112; TR pp. 36-41
TR p. 38
TR p. 39
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Down to Earth” / Transparency 56 / “Nature’s Sculptures” / SB 4c, pp. 115-118; TR pp. 48-54
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “The Riddle of the Fossil” / SB 4c, pp. 119-121; TR pp.55-60 / 34 Partners in Change
35 Building with Rock
36 What is a Mineral?
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Giving a Book Talk” / Transparency 57 / “Giving a Book Talk” / SB 4c, p. 122; TR pp.61-64
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Digging for Minerals” / SB4c, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 65-71
Habitats and Communities / “Our Natural Homes” / Read-Aloud / “A Habitat Is a Home” / SB 4a, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15 / 4 Tundra
5 Habitats in Danger
6 Tidal Pools
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Helping Animals Cross the Road”
Independent Writing / SB 4a, pp. 51-53; TR pp .34-39
TR p. 38
Healthy Living / “You Are What You Eat” / Transparency 16 / “You Are What You Eat” – Shared reading
“You Are What You Eat” – Guided reading / SB 4a, p. 109; TR pp. 28-33
SB 4a, p. 110-112; TR pp. 28-33
What a Story / “The Argument Sticks” / Transparency 1 / “Where the Big Fish Are” / SB 4a, pp. 10-16; TR pp. 17-25
What a Story / “Practising Common Courtesies in Conversation” / Transparency 5 / “Practising Common Courtesies in Conversation” / SB 4a, p. 31; TR pp. 53-56
Legends / “Legends Live On” / Transparency 22 / “Legends Live On” / SB 4b, pp. 23-24; TR pp. 43-47
Pulleys and Gears / “Varying Sentence Beginnings” / Transparency 47 / “Varying Sentence Beginnings” / SB 4c, p. 61; TR pp. 50-55
Sound / “Sounds All Around” / Read-Aloud / “Sound Check” / SB 4b, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15
Sound / “How Do You Sound?” / Transparency 34 / “A World Full of Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-22
Sound / “Sound Questions” / Transparency 36 / “FAQ: Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 114-116; TR pp. 43-48
Sound / “School of Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 117-119; TR pp. 49-54 / 22 How Can We Change Sound?
23 Listen to your Echo Echo
24 Add Sound to Your Videos
Ask and respond to questions to clarify information and explore solutions to problems / Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “A Rocky Situation” / Transparency 54 / “A Rocky Situation” / SB 4c, p. 110; TR pp. 31-35
What a Story! / “Practising Common Courtesies in Conversation” / Transparency 5 / “Practising Common Courtesies in Conversation” / SB 4a, p. 31; TR pp. 53-56
Pulleys and Gears / “Pulley Bully” / Read-Aloud / “Look for Pulleys and Gears” / SB 4c, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Getting Along / “Subject: My Brother” / Transparency 51 / “When Friends Fight” / SB 4c, pp. 80-85; TR pp. 39-47
Getting Along / “Kids Helping Kids” / SB 4c, pp. 86-89; TR pp. 48-53 / 31 Conflict: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “Heidi’s Irresistible Hat” / SB 4c, pp. 90-95; TR pp. 55-62 / 31 Conflict: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “Dealing with Conflicting Views” / Transparency 52 / “Dealing with Conflicting Views” / SB 4c, p. 96; TR, pp. 63-66
Getting Along / “The Lady Who Loved Stickball” / SB 4c, pp. 97-100; TR pp. 67-73
Light / “Asking Questions” / Transparency 26 / “Asking Questions” / SB 4b, p. 40; TR pp. 30-34
Adventure / “Run to the River” / SB 4c, pp. 15-18; TR pp. 25-30 / 25 Catch of the Day
26 Runaways on the River
27 The HighBridge
Adventure / “One Lucky Girl” / SB 4c, pp. 20-23; TR pp. 37-42
Explain personal opinions and respond to the questions and opinions of others / Habitats and Communities / “WolfIsland” / SB 4a, pp. 63-66; TR pp. 63-69
Habitats and Communities / “Jenny Taylor’s Challenge” / SB 4a, pp. 32-40; TR pp. 57-68
Pulleys and Gears / “Pulley Bully” / Read-Aloud / “Look for Pulleys and Gears” / SB 4c, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Getting Along / “Subject: My Brother” / Transparency 51 / “When Friends Fight” / SB 4c, pp. 80-85; TR pp. 39-47
Getting Along / “Kids Helping Kids” / SB 4c, pp. 86-89; TR pp. 48-53 / 31 Conflict: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “Heidi’s Irresistible Hat” / SB 4c, pp. 90-95; TR pp. 55-62 / 31 Conflict: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “Dealing with Conflicting Views” / Transparency 52 / “Dealing with Conflicting Views” / SB 4c, p. 96; TR, pp. 63-66
Getting Along / “The Lady Who Loved Stickball” / SB 4c, pp. 97-100; TR pp. 67-73
Adventure / “Run to the River” / SB 4c, pp. 15-18; TR pp. 25-30 / 25 Catch of the Day
26 Runaways on the River
27 The HighBridge
Adventure / “One Lucky Girl” / SB 4c, pp. 20-23; TR pp. 37-42
Listen critically to others’ ideas or opinions expressed / Habitats and Communities / “Visualizing While You Listen” / Transparency 8 / “Visualizing While You Listen” / SB 4a, p. 54; TR pp. 40-44
Healthy Living / “Identifying Important Information While Listening” / Transparency 19 / “Identifying Important Information While Listening” / SB 4a, p. 123; TR pp. 57-60
Legends / “Making Inferences While You Listen” / Transparency 24 / “Making Inferences While You Listen” / SB 4b, p. 34; TR pp. 62-65
Getting Along / “Dealing with Conflicting Views” / Transparency 52 / “Dealing with Conflicting Views” / SB 4c, p. 96; TR, pp. 63-66
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Giving a Book Talk” / Transparency 57 / “Giving a Book Talk” / SB 4c, p. 122; TR pp.61-64
Healthy Living / “You Are What You Eat” / Transparency 16 / “You Are What You Eat” – Shared reading
“You Are What You Eat” – Guided reading / SB 4a, p. 109; TR pp. 28-33
SB 4a, p. 110-112; TR pp. 28-33
Sound / “How Do You Sound?” / Transparency 34 / “A World Full of Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-22
Contribute to conversations, small-group and whole-group discussion, showing an awareness of when to
speak and when to listen / Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Rocks and Minerals All Around Us” / Read-Aloud / “Rocks, Minerals and Erosion Quiz” / SB 4c, pp. 102-103; TR pp.17-23
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Down to Earth” / Transparency 56 / “Nature’s Sculptures” / SB 4c, pp. 115-118; TR pp. 48-54
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “The Riddle of the Fossil” / SB 4c, pp. 119-121; TR pp.55-60 / 34 Partners in Change
35 Building with Rock
36 What is a Mineral?
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Giving a Book Talk” / Transparency 57 / “Giving a Book Talk” / SB 4c, p. 122; TR pp.61-64
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Digging for Minerals” / SB4c, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 65-71
Habitats and Communities / “Our Natural Homes” / Read-Aloud / “A Habitat Is a Home” / SB 4a, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15 / 4 Tundra
5 Habitats in Danger
6 Tidal Pools
Healthy Living / “You Are What You Eat” / Transparency 16 / “You Are What You Eat” – Shared reading
“You Are What You Eat” – Guided reading / SB 4a, p. 109; TR pp. 28-33
SB 4a, p. 110-112; TR pp. 28-33
What a Story / “The Argument Sticks” / Transparency 1 / “Where the Big Fish Are” / SB 4a, pp. 10-16; TR pp. 17-25
What a Story / “Practising Common Courtesies in Conversation” / Transparency 5 / “Practising Common Courtesies in Conversation” / SB 4a, p. 31; TR pp. 53-56
Legends / “Legends Live On” / Transparency 22 / “Legends Live On” / SB 4b, pp. 23-24; TR pp. 43-47
Pulleys and Gears / “Varying Sentence Beginnings” / Transparency 47 / “Varying Sentence Beginnings” / SB 4c, p. 61; TR pp. 50-55
Sound / “Sounds All Around” / Read-Aloud / “Sound Check” / SB 4b, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15
Sound / “How Do You Sound?” / Transparency 34 / “A World Full of Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 104-106; TR pp. 17-22
Sound / “Sound Questions” / Transparency 36 / “FAQ: Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 114-116; TR pp. 43-48
Sound / “School of Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 117-119; TR pp. 49-54 / 22 How Can We Change Sound?
23 Listen to your Echo Echo
24 Add Sound to Your Videos
Legends / “Making Inferences While You Listen” / Transparency 24 / “Making Inferences While You Listen” / SB 4b, p. 34; TR pp. 62-65
Getting Along / “Cyber Bullying” / Read-Aloud / “Tim’s Tough Day” / SB 4c, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 14-15
Adventure / “White Water” / Read-Aloud / “Neelam’s A-Maze-ing Adventures” / SB 4c, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15
Adventure / “Danger in the Air” / Transparency 39 / “Shark Food” / SB 4c, pp. 10-14; TR pp. 17-24
Use word choice, tone of voice, facial expressions, and gesture appropriate to the speaking occasion / Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “How Do We Use Rocks, Minerals and Erosion?” / SB 4c, pp. 108-109; TR pp. 25-30 / 34 Partners in Change
35 Building with Rock
36 What is a Mineral?
What a Story! / “The Rescue” / SB 4a, pp. 17-18; TR pp. 26-29 / 1 One-Eyed Jake
2 The Clean Dog Boogie
3 Dear Mr. Winston
Sound / “Noise Day”
Independent Writing / SB 4b, pp. 112-113; TR pp. 38-42
TR p. 41
Adventure / “Practising Effective Speaking” / Transparency 43 / “Practising Effective Speaking” / SB 4c, p. 35; TR pp. 61-64
Give and follow instructions and respond to questions and directions / Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Second Hand Rocks / Transparency 53 / “A World of Rocks, Minerals and Erosion” / SB 4c, pp. 104-107, TR pp. 31-35
Exploring Canada / “From Sea to Sea” / Read-Aloud / “Eh is for Canada” / SB 4b, pp. 68-69; TR pp.14-15
Exploring Canada / “A Map of Exploring Canada and Resources” / SB 4b, pp. 70-71; TR pp.17-21
Exploring Canada / “Technology Helps People in Nunavut” / Transparencies 30a, 30b / “The Canadian Shield” / SB 4b, pp. 72-74; TR pp. 22-27
Exploring Canada / “The Interior Plains” / SB 4b, pp. 75-76; TR pp.28-32 / 19 The Appalachian Highland
20 Everyday Life in Canada’s Far North
21 An Eye-Opening Arctic Adventure
Exploring Canada / “Using Sensory Words” / Transparency 31 / “Using Sensory Words”
Shared Writing
Guided and Independent Writing / SB 4b, p. 77; TR pp. 33-37
TR p.35
TR p.36
Exploring Canada / “The Seas We Share”
Independent Writing / SB 4b, pp. 78-79; TR pp. 39-42
TR p. 47
Exploring Canada / “Fox on the Ice”
Independent Writing / SB 4b, pp. 80-83; TR pp. 43-48
TR p. 47
Exploring Canada / “Our Flat Stanley Project” / Transparency 32 / “Guy’s Ontario Adventure” / SB 4b, pp. 84-89; TR pp.49-56
Exploring Canada / “Powwow!” / SB 4b, pp. 90-93; TR pp. 57-62
Exploring Canada / “Send a Postcard!” / Transparency 33 / “Send a Postcard!” / SB 4b, pp. 94-95; TR pp.63-66
Exploring Canada / “By Truck to the North” / SB 4b, pp. 96-100; TR pp. 67-74
Habitats and Communities / “In a Rainforest” / SB 4a, pp. 46-49; TR pp. 23-38 / 4 Tundra
5 Habitats in Danger
6 Tidal Pools
Habitats and Communities / “A Grassland Food Chain” / Transparency 10 / “Be an Arctic Explorer!” / SB 4a, pp. 57-59; TR pp. 50-56
Healthy Living / “Health Report Cards” / Read-Aloud / “Signs of Healthy Living” / SB 4a, pp. 100-101; TR pp. 14-15
Healthy Living / “Three Rules for a Great Lunch” / Transparency 15 / “Be a Fit Kid” / SB 4a, pp. 102-104; TR pp. 17-21
Healthy Living / “Fuel Up!” / SB 4a, pp. 105-108; TR pp. 22-2 7 / 10 Ten Tips for Healthy Living
11 It’s Time to Play
12 The Right Stuff
Healthy Living / “You Are What You Eat” / Transparency 16 / “You Are What You Eat” – Shared reading
“You Are What You Eat” – Guided reading / SB 4a, p. 109; TR pp. 28-33
SB 4a, p. 110-112; TR pp. 28-33
Healthy Living / “Writing Strong Endings” / Transparency 17 / “Writing Strong Endings”
Shared Writing
Guided or Independent Writing / SB 4a, p. 113; TR pp. 34-38
TR p. 36
TR p. 37
Healthy Living / “Why Exercise is Cool”
Independent Writing / SB 4a, pp. 114-117; TR pp. 39-44
TR p. 44
Healthy Living / “Food and Fitness” / Transparency 18 / “Wear the Gear” / SB 4a, pp. 118-119; TR pp. 45-50
Healthy Living / “Let’s Get Active!” / SB 4a, pp. 120-122; TR pp. 51-56
Healthy Living / “Identifying Important Information While Listening” / Transparency 19 / “Identifying Important Information While Listening” / SB 4a, p. 123; TR pp. 57-60
Healthy Living / “Fitness Can Be Fun” / SB 4a, pp. 124-126; TR pp. 61-67
What a Story / “Building a Main Idea” / Transparency 2 / “Building a Main Idea”
Shared Writing
Guided or Independent Writing / SB 4a, p. 19; TR pp. 30-34
TR p. 32
TR p. 33
Light / “Day Light, Night Light: Where Light Comes From” / Read-Aloud / “Open Your Eyes to Light!” / SB 4b, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Light / “What Is Light?” / Transparency 25 / “Where Does Light Come From?” / SB 4b, pp. 44-45; TR pp. 17-21
Light / “What Is Light?” / Transparency 25 / “What Does Light Travel Through?” / SB 4b, pp. 46-48; TR pp. 23-29 / 16 Colour of Light
17 Letting in Light
18 Changing How We See
Light / “Using Formal or Informal Voice” / Transparency 27 / “Using Formal or Informal Voice”
Shared reading
Guided or Independent Writing / SB 4b, p. 50; TR pp. 35-40
TR p. 38
TR p.38
Light / “What Makes a Rainbow?” / Transparency 28 / “The Colours of Light” / SB 4b, pp. 58-59, TR pp. 54-59
Light / “Rainbow Riddle”
Guided and Independent Writing Kit / SB 4b, pp. 60-61; TR pp. 60-65
Light / “PowerPoint Presentations” / Transparency 29 / “The Wonder of Fireflies” – Shared Reading
“The Wonder of Fireflies” – Independent Reading / SB 4b, pp. 62-63; TR pp. 60-65
SB 4b, o. 63; TR pp. 66-71
Pulleys and Gears / “Pulley Bulley” / Read-Aloud / “Look for Pulleys and Gears” / SB 4c, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Pulleys and Gears / “Gears Turning Gears” / Transparency 44 / “What are Pulleys and Gears?” / SB 4c, pp. 44-46; TR pp. 17-22
Pulleys and Gears / “Lifting a Mammoth” / Transparency 45 / “Gearing Up!” / SB 4c, pp. 50-53; TR pp. 29-35
Pulleys and Gears / “Varying Sentence Beginnings” / Transparency 47 / “Varying Sentence Beginnings” / SB 4c, p. 61; TR pp. 50-55
Sound / “Sound the Alarm!”
Independent Writing / SB 4b, pp. 110-111; TR pp. 33-37
TR p. 36
Sound / “Making Meaning Clear” / Transparency 38 / “Making Meaning Clear” / SB 4b, p. 122; TR pp. 60-64
Getting Along / “Using Editorial Symbols” / Transparency 50a, 50b / “Using Editorial Symbols”
Shared Writing / SB 4c, pp. 78-79; TR pp. 34-38
TR p.36
Getting Along / “Keeping Towns Clean” / Transparency 11 / “Me and My World” / SB 4a, pp. 70-73; TR pp. 17-22
Adventure / “White Water” / Read-Aloud / “Neelam’s A-Maze-ing Adventures” / SB 4c, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15
Adventure / “Danger Under the Ice” / SB 4c, pp. 30-32; TR pp. 51-56 / 25 Catch of the Day
26 Runaways on the River
27 The HighBridge
Adventure / “Grizzly” / SB 4c, pp. 36-40; TR pp. 65-72
Engage in and respond to oral presentations / Habitats and Communities / “Hello from P.E.I” / Transparency 6 / “Life in a Rotting Log” / SB 4a, pp. 44-45; TR pp. 17-21
Habitats and Communties / “Visualizing While You Listen” / Transparency 8 / “Visualizing While You Listen” / SB 4a, p. 54; TR pp. 40-44
Healthy Lving / “Identifying Important Information While Listening” / Transparency 19 / “Identifying Important Information While Listening” / SB 4a, p. 123; TR pp. 57-60
Legends / “Making Inferences While You Listen” / Transparency 24 / “Making Inferences While You Listen” / SB 4b, p. 34; TR pp. 62-65
What a Story! / “Miracle on Main Street” / Read-Aloud / “Tell the Story” / SB 4a, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15
What a Story! / “The School Play” / SB 4a, pp. 20-22; TR pp. 35-39
Legends / “Fa Mulan” / Read-Aloud / “Create a Legend” / SB 4B, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15
Legends / “The Clever Old Woman of Carcassonne” / Transparency 20 / “The Story of William Tell” / SB 4b, pp. 10-12; TR pp. 17-22
Show the basic courtesies of conversation in group interactions
and
Show an awareness of the kinds of language appropriate to different situations and audiences / Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “How Do We Use Rocks, Minerals and Erosion?” / SB 4c, pp. 108-109; TR pp. 25-30 / 34 Partners in Change
35 Building with Rock
36 What is a Mineral?
Habitats and Communities / “Our Natural Homes” / Read-Aloud / “A Habitat Is a Home” / SB 4a, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15 / 4 Tundra
5 Habitats in Danger
6 Tidal Pools
Habitats and Communities / “In a Rainforest” / SB 4a, pp. 46-49; TR pp. 23-38 / 4 Tundra
5 Habitats in Danger
6 Tidal Pools
Habitats and Communities / “Identifying Which Details Are Important to the Main Idea” / Transparency 7 / “Identifying Which Details Are Important”
Shared Writing
Guided or Independent Writing / SB 4a, p. 50; TR pp. 29-33
TR p. 31
TR p.32
Habitats and Communities / “Marshes” / SB 4a, pp. 60-62; TR pp. 57-62
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “How Valleys Are Formed”
Independent Writing / SB 4c, pp. 113-114; TR pp. 42-47
TR p. 46
What a Story! / “Miracle on Main Street” / Read-Aloud / “Tell the Story” / SB 4a, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15
What a Story! / “The Painter and the Judge” / Transparency 3 / “The School Play” / SB 4a, pp. 20-22; TR pp. 35-39
What a Story! / “The Blue Darter” / SB 4a, pp. 23-38; TR pp. 40-47 / 1 One-Eyed Jake
2 The Clean Dog Boogie
3 Dear Mr. Winston
What a Story! / “Practising Common Courtesies in Conversation” / Transparency 5 / “Practising Common Courtesies in Conversation” / SB 4a, p. 31; TR pp. 53-56
Light / “Facts of Light”
Independent Writing / SB 4b, pp. 52-54; TR pp. 41-46
TR p. 45
Light / “Mr. Microscope’s Reflections on Bike Safety”
Independent Writing / SB 4b, pp. 55-57; TR pp. 47-53
TR p. 51
Pulleys and Gears / “Pulley Power” / SB 4c, pp. 47-49; TR pp. 23-28
Pulleys and Gears / “How Bicycles Work” / SB 4c, pp. 54-57; TR pp. 37-43
Pulleys and Gears / “Gears on the Move!” / Transparency 46 / “Gears on the Move!” / SB 4c, pp. 58-60; TR pp. 44-49
Sound / “Choosing Strong Verbs” / Transparency 35 / “Choosing Strong Verbs”
Shared Writing / SB 4b, p. 109; TR pp. 28-32
TR p. 30
Sound / “Sounding Off” / Transparency 37 / “Sounding Off” / SB 4b, pp. 120-121; TR pp. 55-59
Sound / “Musical Sounds” / SB 4b, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 65-71
Getting Along / “Subject: My Brother” / Transparency 51 / “When Friends Fight” / SB 4c, pp. 80-85; TR pp. 39-47
Getting Along / “Kids Helping Kids” / SB 4c, pp. 86-89; TR pp. 48-53 / 31 Conflict: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “Heidi’s Irresistible Hat” / SB 4c, pp. 90-95; TR pp. 55-62 / 31 Conflict: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “Dealing with Conflicting Views” / Transparency 52 / “Dealing with Conflicting Views” / SB 4c, p. 96; TR, pp. 63-66
Getting Along / “The Lady Who Loved Stickball” / SB 4c, pp. 97-100; TR pp. 67-73
Adventure / “Creating Dialogue” / Transparency 40 / “Creating Dialogue”
Shared Writing / SB 4c, p. 19; TR pp. 31-35
TR P. 33
Adventure / “Practising Effective Speaking” / Transparency 43 / “Practising Effective Speaking” / SB 4c, p. 35; TR pp. 61-64
Exploring Canada / “From Sea to Sea” / Read-Aloud / “Eh is for Canada” / SB 4b, pp. 68-69; TR pp.14-15
Identify examples of prejudice and stereotyping in oral language, and use language that shows respect for all people / Legends / “Writing with a Strong Voice” / Transparency 21 / “The Swords of King Arthur” / SB 4b, pp. 20-22; TR pp. 37-42
Getting Along / “Cyber Bullying” / Read-Aloud / “Tim’s Tough Day” / SB 4c, pp. 68-69; TR pp. 14-15
Getting Along / “Ask Dr. Patel” / Transparency 48 / “Dear Caroline” / SB 4c, pp. 70-73; TR pp. 17-22
Getting Along / “Making Friends with Rosie” / SB 4c, pp. 74-75; TR pp. 23-28 / 31 Conflcit: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “Share a Laugh” / Transparency 49 / “Share a Laugh” / SB 4c, pp. 76-77; TR pp. 29-33
Adevnture / “Practising Effective Speaking” / Transparency 43 / “Practising Effective Speaking” / SB 4c, p. 35; TR pp. 61-64
Exploring Canada / “From Sea to Sea” / Read-Aloud / “Eh is for Canada” / SB 4b, pp. 68-69; TR pp.14-15
Reading and
Viewing / Healthy Living / “Health Report Cards” / Read-Aloud / “Signs of Healthy Living” / SB 4a, pp. 100-101; TR pp. 14-15
Select , with growing independence, texts appropriate to their interests and learning needs / Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Second Hand Rocks / Transparency 53 / “A World of Rocks, Minerals and Erosion” / SB 4c, pp. 104-107, TR pp. 31-35
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “How Do We Use Rocks, Minerals and Erosion?” / SB 4c, pp. 108-109; TR pp. 25-30 / 34 Partners in Change
35 Building with Rock
36 What is a Mineral?
Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “Down to Earth” / Transparency 56 / “Nature’s Sculptures” / SB 4c, pp. 115-118; TR pp. 48-54
Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion / “The Riddle of the Fossil” / SB 4c, pp. 119-121; TR pp.55-60 / 34 Partners in Change
35 Building with Rock
36 What is a Mineral?
Habitats and Communities / “Hello from P.E.I” / Transparency 6 / “Life in a Rotting Log” / SB 4a, pp. 44-45; TR pp. 17-21
Getting Along / “Using Editorial Symbols” / Transparency 50a, 50b / “Using Editorial Symbols”
Shared Writing / SB 4c, pp. 78-79; TR pp. 34-38
TR p.36
Adventure / “Adventure Movie Review” / Transparency 42 / “Adventure Movie Review” / SB 4c, pp. 33-34; TR pp. 57-60
Legends / “Fa Mulan” / Read-Aloud / “Create a Legend” / SB 4B, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15
Legends / “The Clever Old Woman of Carcassonne” / Transparency 20 / “The Story of William Tell” / SB 4b, pp. 10-12; TR pp. 17-22
Legends / “China’s Bravest Girl” / SB 4b, pp. 13-17; TR pp. 23-29
Pulleys and Gears / “Pulley Bully” / Read-Aloud / “Look for Pulleys and Gears” / SB 4c, pp. 42-43; TR pp. 14-15
Pulleys and Gears / “Pulley Power” / SB 4c, pp. 47-49; TR pp. 23-28
Pulleys and Gears / “Gears on the Move!” / Transparency 46 / “Gears on the Move!” / SB 4c, pp. 58-60; TR pp. 44-49
Sound / “Sounds All Around” / Read-Aloud / “Sound Check” / SB 4b, pp. 102-103; TR pp. 14-15
Read widely and experience a variety of children’s literature with an emphasis in genre and authors / What a Story! / “The Blue Darter” / SB 4a, pp. 23-38; TR pp. 40-47 / 1 One-Eyed Jake
2 The Clean Dog Boogie
3 Dear Mr. Winston
What a Story! / “Jenny Taylor’s Challenge” / SB 4a, pp. 32-40; TR pp. 57-68
What a Story! / “Building a Main Idea” / Transparency 2 / “Building a Main Idea”
Shared Writing
Guided or Independent Writing / SB 4a, p. 19; TR pp. 30-34
TR p. 32
TR p. 33
Legends / “Fa Mulan” / Read-Aloud / “Create a Legend” / SB 4B, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15
Legends / “The Clever Old Woman of Carcassonne” / Transparency 20 / “The Story of William Tell” / SB 4b, pp. 10-12; TR pp. 17-22
Legends / “China’s Bravest Girl” / SB 4b, pp. 13-17; TR pp. 23-29
Adventure / “White Water” / Read-Aloud / “Neelam’s A-Maze-ing Adventures” / SB 4c, pp. 8-9; TR pp. 14-15
use pictures and illustrations, word structures, and text features (e.g., table of contents, headings and subheadings, glossaries, structures of narrative and expository texts, key ideas, and margin notes) to locate topics and obtain or verify understandings of information / Exploring Canada / “Our Flat Stanley Project” / Transparency 32 / “Guy’s Ontario Adventure” / SB 4b, pp. 84-89; TR pp.49-56
Exploring Canada / “Powwow!” / SB 4b, pp. 90-93; TR pp. 57-62
Habitats and Communities / “A Grassland Food Chain” / Transparency 10 / “Be an Arctic Explorer!” / SB 4a, pp. 57-59; TR pp. 50-56
Habitats and Communities / “Marshes” / SB 4a, pp. 60-62; TR pp. 57-62
Healthy Living / “Food and Fitness” / Transparency 18 / “Wear the Gear” / SB 4a, pp. 118-119; TR pp. 45-50
Healthy Living / “Let’s Get Active!” / SB 4a, pp. 120-122; TR pp. 51-56
Sound / “Sound Questions” / Transparency 36 / “FAQ: Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 114-116; TR pp. 43-48
Sound / “School of Sound” / SB 4b, pp. 117-119; TR pp. 49-54 / 22 How Can We Change Sound?
23 Listen to your Echo Echo
24 Add Sound to Your Videos
Sound / “Musical Sounds” / SB 4b, pp. 123-126; TR pp. 65-71
Getting Along / “Subject: My Brother” / Transparency 51 / “When Friends Fight” / SB 4c, pp. 80-85; TR pp. 39-47
Getting Along / “Kids Helping Kids” / SB 4c, pp. 86-89; TR pp. 48-53 / 31 Conflict: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “Heidi’s Irresistible Hat” / SB 4c, pp. 90-95; TR pp. 55-62 / 31 Conflict: On the Table
32 Frank Advice
33 Difficult Dilemmas
Getting Along / “The Lady Who Loved Stickball” / SB 4c, pp. 97-100; TR pp. 67-73
Habitats and communities / “Say It in a Poster!” / Transparency 9 / “Say It in a Poster!” / SB 4a, pp. 55-56; TR pp. 45-49
Adventure / “Danger in the Air” / Transparency 39 / “Shark Food” / SB 4c, pp. 10-14; TR pp. 17-24
Adventure / “Run to the River” / SB 4c, pp. 15-18; TR pp. 25-30
Adventure / “An Icy Rescue” / Transparencies 41a, 41b / “A Team Like No Other” / SB 4c, pp. 24-29; TR pp. 43-50
Adventure / “Danger Under the Ice” / SB 4c, pp. 30-32; TR pp. 51-56
Legends / “Writing with a Strong Voice” / Transparency 21 / “The Swords of King Arthur” / SB 4b, pp. 20-22; TR pp. 37-42
Use and integrate the pragmatic, semantic, syntactic, and graphophonic cueing systems (including context clues: word order; suffixes, compound words, contractions, and singular and plural words) and a variety of strategies to construct meaning / Rocks, Minerals and Erosion / “A Rocky Situation” / Transparency 54 / “A Rocky Situation” / SB 4c, p. 110; TR pp. 31-35
Exploring Canada / “Technology Helps People in Nunavut” / Transparencies 30a, 30b / “The Canadian Shield” / SB 4b, pp. 72-74; TR pp. 22-27
Exploring Canada / “The Interior Plains” / SB 4b, pp. 75-76; TR pp.28-32 / 19 The Appalachian Highland
20 Everyday Life in Canada’s Far North
21 An Eye-Opening Arctic Adventure
Habitats and Communities / “Identifying Which Details Are Important to the Main Idea” / Transparency 7 / “Identifying Which Details Are Important”