Decatur City Schools

Pacing Guide

Fourth: Reading

Projected Pacing (Feb. 19 - Mar. 16)

AL COS Standards

Vocabulary

Prerequisite Skills from State

Suggested Materials/Resources

Documentation Date(s) Taught

Possible Points for ARMT

Comments

Curriculum Guide

Phonemic Awareness

Interventions for students reading

Open Court

below grade level are located in

Rigby Literacy

content standards for K-2

Think Link

Phonics

Demonstrate word recognition

Objective 4.1.1:

Rewards Multisyllabic Phonics Program

7 multiple choice

skills, including structural analysis

Identify prefixes and suffixes

Open Court

0 open-ended

Examples: structural analysis-

of words

A to Z Reading

root words, prefixes, suffixes (AL COS#

Objective 4.1.2:

Rigby Literacy

A. Use word solving strategies to independently

Identify syllables in two and

Sadlier Oxford

read unknown words (SAT10)

three syllable words

Think Link

1. Produce common word parts/spelling

Example: building word

Zaner-Bloser Spelling Connections

patterns (AL COS) (SAT10)

families

Language Today

2. read multisyllable words, compound

Objective 4.1.3:

words (SAT10), contractions, possessives

Decode unfamiliar and multi-

and inflectional endings (AL COS)

syllable words

B. Utilize spelling strategies in all content

Objective 4.1.4:

areas (SAT10)

Identify root words

1. phonemic (by sound) (SAT10)

Objective 4.1.5:

2. visual (by look)

Identify common contractions

3. morphemic (by meaning) (SAT10)

4. linking (connections)

5. research (by inquiry)

Fluency

Demonstrate fluency while constructing

Rigby Literacy

meaning with a variety of texts

Open Court

A. Read fluently with expression and attention

Sadlier Oxford

to punctuation (AL COS)

DIBELS

1. articulation (speak clearly and correctly)

2. voice modulation (volume and speed)

3. recognize effect of pause, volume, pitch

and tone

B. Continue to develop automaticity with high

frequency vocabulary in oral and written

AL COS Standards

Vocabulary

Prerequisite Skills from State

Suggested Materials/Resources

Documentation Date(s) Taught

ARMT Blueprint

Comments

language

Curriculum Guide

C. Read appropriate texts using fluency and

comprehension strategies

1. reread (AL COS)

2. adjust speed/reading rate (AL COS0

3. anticipate meaning

Vocabulary

Demonstrate reading vocabulary

Objective 4.2.1:

Open Court

9 multiple choice

knowledge, including recognition

Explain synonyms, antonyms,

Rigby Literacy

0 open-ended

of a variety of synonyms (SAT10),

and homophones

Sadlier Oxford

antonyms, (AL COS #2), and homonyms

Objective 4.2.2:

Think Link

A. Use word study strategies to expand

Categorize words as synonyms,

vocabulary

antonyms, and homophones

1. sight words (AL COS)

Objective 4.2.3:

2. multisyllable words and compound

Locate synonyms and antonyms

words, (AL COS) (SAT10)

for given words in a dictionary

3. contractions (AL COS)

4. multiple meaning words (AL COS) (SAT10)

5. context clues (AL COS) (SAT10)

6. analogies

7. possessives (AL COS)

8. prefixes, suffixes, inflectional endings (AL COS

9. root (or base) words

B. Increase vocabulary through listening to

literature and substantial daily reading of

assigned and self-selected materials

C. Utilize new vocabulary encountered

in daily oral language

Comprehension

Comprehension ,a meaning making

Open Court

process, is the primary goal of reading

Rigby Literacy

and is constructed through dynamic

Junior Great Books

interactions between reader and text

Sadlier Oxford

A. Use a wide range of strategies, including

Objective 4.3.1:

Think Link

11 multiple choice

distinguishing fiction from nonfiction and

Define fiction and nonfiction

6 open-ended

making inferences to comprehend fourth

Objective 4.3.2:

grade literary/recreational materials in a

Determine sequence of events

variety of genres.

Objective 4.3.3:

Examples: novels, short stories, poetry

Identify supporting statements

trade books (AL COS #3)

for a given inference

1. Apply a variety of strategies, daily, in

Objective 4.3.4:

reading to, with, and by

Draw conclusions

AL COS Standards

Vocabulary

Prerequisite Skills from State

Suggested Materials/Resources

Documentation Date(s) Taught

ARMT Blueprint

Comments

a. Use sentence structure and context (AL

Curriculum Guide

b. Skim passages (AL COS)

c. Preview and predict (AL COS) (SAT10)

d. Summarize, paraphrase, retell (AL COS)

e. Compare and contrast (AL COS) (SAT10)

f. Self-monitor for understanding (AL COS)

Examples: reread, use context clues, adjust

speed, access prior knowledge and

experiences

g. Use vocabulary knowledge (AL COS)

h. Draw conclusions (AL COS) and provide

support (SAT10)

i. Ask and answer questions (AL COS)

(SAT10)

j. Relate events, ideas, and characters to

specific life experiences (AL COS)

k. Visualize

l. Make generalizations and evaluate/

make judgments

m. Identify characteristics of a variety of genres

n. Inference

2. Using cueing systems at current

independent and instructional levels

a. Semantics (meaning)

b. Syntactic (structure of language)

c. Graphophonic (letters and sounds)

d. Schematic (connections based on prior

knowledge and experience (AL COS)

1. Text-to-self

2. Text-to-text

3. Text -to-world

3. Identify, read and apply comprehension

strategies with a variety of literary genres (SAT10)

a. fiction

b. nonfiction

c. poetry

d. Drama

e. Media (newspaper, television, computers

magazines, etc.)

4. Recognize cultural diversity through reading

a variety of multicultural literature.

5. Apply strategies of a skillful listener to

AL COS Standards

Vocabulary

Prerequisite Skills from State

Suggested Materials/Resources

Documentation Date(s) Taught

ARMT Blueprint

Comments

gain meaning

Curriculum Guide

B. Identify literary elements and devices,

Objective 4.4.1:

22 multiple choice

including characters, important details,

Define literary elements, including

0 open-ended

and similes, in literary/recreational

character and important details

materials and identify important details

Objective 4.4.2:

in textual/informational materials

List all characters from a story

(AL COS #4)

Objective 4.4.3:

1. Identify and analyze literary elements

Select important details related

a. Characters (AL COS) (SAT10)

to main idea when given

Examples: actions, motives, emotions, traits,

the main idea from a story

and feelings

Objective 4.4.4:

b. Setting

Select important details related

c. Plot (problem and solution)

the topic when given the main

d. Point of view

topic for an informational passage

e. Theme (SAT10)

Objective 4.4.5:

f. Author's tone (SAT 10)

Define simile (comparison of two

g. Figurative language

things using like or as)

(SAT10)

Example: "The horse moves like

h. simile

the wind."

2. Demonstrate comprehension in content areas

Objective 4.4.6:

a. Identify author's purpose (AL COS)

Identify similes from a literary

and intended audience (SAT10)

passage

b. Identify main idea and important details

Objective 4.4.7:

(AL COS) (SAT10)

Retell a story and include

c. Determine explicit/implicit supporting details

characters, settings and

(SAT10)

important events

d. Interpret figurative language (SAT10)

e. Categorize, classify, compare and contrast

(SAT10)

3. Apply strategies of a skillful listener to gain

meaning.

C. Use a wide range of strategies and skills,

Objective 4.5.1:

11 multiple choice

including using sentence structure, locating

Define fact and fiction

6 open-ended

information, and distinguishing fact from ficti

Objective 4.5.2:

to comprehend fourth-grade functional and

Identify clues in sentence

textual informational reading materials. (AL C

(simple or compound) structure

1. Apply a variety of strategies, daily, in

that may be utilized to gain

reading to, with, and by

meaning from a passage

a. Preview and predict (AL COS)

Objective 4.5.3:

b. Locate information ( AL COS)

Identify the best source for

c. Recognize persuasive techniques and

specified information

detect obvious bias

Examples: definition of a word,

AL COS Standards

Vocabulary

Prerequisite Skills from State

Suggested Materials/Resources

Documentation Date(s) Taught

ARMT Blueprint

Comments

examples: sources-- advertisement, internet

Curriculum Guide

speeches, newspaper editorials (AL COS)

details about a particular species

d. Compare and contrast (AL COS) (SAT10)

of bird, definition of important

classify

words in a textbook

e. Self-monitor for understanding (AL COS)

examples: reread, use context clues, adjust

speed, access prior knowledge and

and experiences

f. Use text features to gain meaning (AL COS)

(SAT10)

examples: titles, headings, glossary, boldface

print, index, table of contents, tables, charts,

graphic organizers, diagrams, pictures,

publication information

g. Highlight, take notes, outline (AL COS

h. Use technical resources and electronic

media such as websites, software programs

and television programs

i. Use a variety of reference materials

examples; dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, directory

newspaper, globe, map, catalog, encyclopedia

brochure periodical, almanac

2. Demonstrate comprehension in content areas

a. determine implied meaning (SAT10)

b, solve problems

c. Determine cause/effect (SAT10)

d. Summarize passages (AL COS)

e. Distinguish fact from opinion (AL COS #5)

(SAT10)

f. Follow directions

g. Determine sequence of events (AL COS)

(SAT10)

h. Determine if needed information is within

text (SAT10)

3. Read appropriate texts using fluency and

comprehension strategies

4. Apply strategies of a skillful listener to gain

meaning

Reading Behaviors

Exhibit a wide range of reading

Open Court

behaviors/habits to gain information

Rigby Literacy

refine fluency and comprehend

DIBELS

AL COS Standards

Vocabulary

Prerequisite Skills from State

Suggested Materials/Resources

Documentation Date(s) Taught

ARMT Blueprint

Comments

materials from a variety of

Curriculum Guide

Sadlier Oxford

sources

Author Studies

A. Read and respond using a variety of

Teacher Assistance DCS website

materials

1. functional (menu, catalog, schedule,

directions) (AL COS)

2. textual/informational (diagrams, tables

charts, classroom texts) (AL COS)

3. literary/recreational (student-

authored work, trade books, self-selected work

multicultural literature, author/illustrator studies) (AL

B. Select appropriate reading strategies in a given

situation (SAT10)

C. Utilize new vocabulary encountered

in reading

D. Continue to develop automaticity with high

frequency vocabulary in oral and written

language

E. Self-monitor reading in meaningful ways

1. self-question

2. adjust rate

3. reread

4. use context clues

5. use prior knowledge and experience (AL COS)

(SAT10)

6. make connections to self, text, and

world

7. use cueing systems (looks right/

sounds right/makes sense?)

F. Use technology to locate, evaluate,