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    Grade 4 Language Arts Activities

    Explore a collection of engaging, standards-aligned activities designed to develop language arts skills in Grade 4 students. These activities support the curriculum strands of Listening & Speaking, Reading & Viewing, and Writing & Representing.

    Podcast Production

    Podcast Production

    Students create their own podcast episodes on topics of interest, developing speaking, listening, and digital literacy skills.

    3-4 sessions
    Small groups (3-4)
    Learning Objectives:
    • Develop clear and coherent oral expression
    • Practice active listening and responding
    • Learn basic audio recording and editing skills
    • Organize information for presentation
    Debate Club

    Debate Club

    Students research, prepare, and participate in structured debates on age-appropriate topics, developing persuasive speaking and critical listening skills.

    2-3 sessions
    Whole class
    Learning Objectives:
    • Develop persuasive speaking techniques
    • Practice critical listening and note-taking
    • Learn to respond respectfully to opposing viewpoints
    • Research and organize information for debates
    Cultural Storytelling Circle

    Cultural Storytelling Circle

    Students learn, practice, and share traditional Caribbean stories, developing oral storytelling skills and cultural appreciation.

    1-2 sessions
    Whole class
    Learning Objectives:
    • Develop oral storytelling techniques
    • Appreciate cultural heritage through stories
    • Practice active listening and comprehension
    • Build confidence in public speaking
    Radio Drama

    Radio Drama

    Students adapt short stories into radio dramas, focusing on vocal expression, sound effects, and collaborative performance.

    3-4 sessions
    Small groups (4-6)
    Learning Objectives:
    • Develop vocal expression and character voices
    • Create and perform sound effects
    • Adapt written text for audio performance
    • Collaborate on creative productions
    Interview Project

    Interview Project

    Students prepare questions, conduct interviews with community members, and present their findings to the class.

    2-3 sessions
    Individual or pairs
    Learning Objectives:
    • Develop questioning techniques
    • Practice active listening and note-taking
    • Organize and present information orally
    • Build connections with community members
    Listening Comprehension Challenge

    Listening Comprehension Challenge

    Students participate in a series of listening activities with increasing complexity, developing critical listening skills.

    1 session
    Whole class
    Learning Objectives:
    • Develop active listening strategies
    • Improve listening comprehension
    • Practice note-taking from oral sources
    • Identify main ideas and supporting details

    Implementing Language Arts Activities

    Integration Strategies

    • Connect activities to current curriculum themes and topics
    • Integrate activities across language arts strands for deeper learning
    • Incorporate cultural contexts and local references
    • Adapt activities to accommodate different learning styles and needs
    • Use formative assessment during activities to guide instruction

    Tips for Success

    • Establish clear expectations and success criteria for each activity
    • Provide models and examples before students begin independent work
    • Build in reflection opportunities throughout the learning process
    • Create authentic audiences for student work whenever possible
    • Celebrate and showcase student achievements

    Cross-Curricular Connections

    Social Studies

    • Interview local community members about historical events
    • Create informational reports about Caribbean nations
    • Develop persuasive writing about community issues
    • Research and present on cultural traditions

    Science

    • Write procedural texts for science experiments
    • Create informational posters about ecosystems
    • Develop podcast episodes explaining scientific concepts
    • Read and respond to texts about environmental issues

    Mathematics

    • Write explanations of mathematical problem-solving
    • Create word problems incorporating narrative elements
    • Develop presentations explaining mathematical concepts
    • Read and respond to texts about famous mathematicians