Students will revise the organization and language use in drafted writing or representation, collaboratively and independently, for a variety of purposes and audiences.
19 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
LANG-G4-WR-SCO1continue to develop competence in the use of self-assessment strategies and checklists to improve organisation of the draft
LANG-G4-WR-SCO2continue to use feedback given by peers and teachers to strengthen the organization of the draft
LANG-G4-WR-SCO3focus revisions on creating print, visual and digital texts with increasingly engaging beginnings and lead sentences
LANG-G4-WR-SCO4further explore how the middle of the draft evolves
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Students will use their knowledge of spoken language, written language and writing conventions to refine the precision and enhance the meaning and clarity of their written work.
11 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
LANG-G4-WR-SCO20continue to apply learning and further develop proficiency in spelling, contributing to the overall quality of written work
LANG-G4-WR-SCO21transfer understanding of spelling conventions across various subjects
LANG-G4-WR-SCO22further develop self monitoring strategies to notice and correct spelling errors
LANG-G4-WR-SCO5revise endings to enhance the written drafts
LANG-G4-WR-SCO6expand vocabulary by incorporating new and diverse words into written drafts during the revising process
LANG-G4-WR-SCO7develop competence in self-monitoring of errors in word use
LANG-G4-WR-SCO8use words in context, understanding how the meaning of words can shift based on the surrounding sentences
LANG-G4-WR-SCO9experiment with different language styles,
LANG-G4-WR-SCO10including figurative language such as similes, metaphor, and personification, to convey ideas more vividly
LANG-G4-WR-SCO11create and maintain a personal word bank, recording new words encountered
LANG-G4-WR-SCO12continue to use sensory verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to enliven vocabulary and word use
LANG-G4-WR-SCO13use a paper-based or digital dictionary or thesaurus to clarify the meaning of keywords and enrich written pieces.
LANG-G4-WR-SCO14apply knowledge of subject verb agreement within sentence structure to notice areas or writing requiring revision
LANG-G4-WR-SCO15confer with peers about the flow and clarity of sentences and paragraphs
LANG-G4-WR-SCO16begin to use a simple digital grammar checker
LANG-G4-WR-SCO17consider the use of alternate lengths and formats of sentences and paragraphs
LANG-G4-WR-SCO18understand and use formal, informal, Home Language and Standard English as appropriate to the purpose, topic, setting, plot line and characters in writing
LANG-G4-WR-SCO19continue to engage in individual and peer revision opportunities to share drafts and provide/ receive feedback on elements of grammar and sentence fluency such as:
• use of simple verb tenses (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk)
• comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs,
• form and use possessives.
• subject and verb agreement
• use of simple, compound, and complex sentence patterns
• determining complete and incomplete sentences
LANG-G4-WR-SCO23develop proficiency in the use of punctuation conventions, including:
• full stops
• commas
• apostrophes
• other punctuation marks
as needed to accurately convey meaning and enhance the clarity of written work.
LANG-G4-WR-SCO24begin to make decision about the strategic use of punctuation, considering the potential impact on sentence structure and overall coherence of the passage
LANG-G4-WR-SCO25connect punctuation choice to decisions about style and format
LANG-G4-WR-SCO26develop the ability to choose a variety presentation formats throughout the year based on the nature of the content and the intended audience
LANG-G4-WR-SCO27integrate visual elements, including images, charts, graphs, and other graphics, into written work to enhance overall clarity and appeal to the reader.
LANG-G4-WR-SCO28publish written work to varying audiences using different tools.
LANG-G4-WR-SCO29engage in collaborative projects to create and present written content using various formats.
LANG-G4-WR-SCO30add titles, cover images, tables of content, glossaries, book blurbs, information about the author, etc. as needed
