All ELA Units

Explore the complete collection of English Language Arts units from PreK through Grade 8, featuring engaging, standards-aligned lessons that build reading, writing, and communication skills.

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Grade 4 ELA Units

Unit Plan 24 (Grade 4 ELA): Narrative Pacing, Transitions, and Closure

Grade 4 narrative sequencing unit: organize events with transitions, control pacing through zoomed scenes, use vivid sensory details, and craft reflective endings.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 4 ELA): Writing Dialogue & Building Scenes

Grade 4 narrative dialogue unit: write punctuated conversations with action and thought beats, use modal verbs for nuance, and craft scenes with smooth sequence and closure.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 4 ELA): Poetry, Drama, and Prose Structures

Grade 4 structure & presentation unit: identify poetry, drama, and prose elements; explain how structure shapes meaning; and connect text to visuals or performances.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 4 ELA): Tone, Connotation, and Precise Language

Grade 4 tone & word meaning unit: analyze connotation, idioms, and proverbs; identify tone through context; and revise writing with precise, mood-matching language.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 4 ELA): Comparing Stories by the Same Author

Grade 4 literature comparison unit: analyze two stories by the same author for patterns in theme, setting, and plot, and write linked, evidence-based comparisons.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 4 ELA): Finding Themes

Grade 4 literature unit: identify story themes with evidence, track character lessons, and write concise summaries that connect key events to the theme.

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 4 ELA): Sharing Findings Clearly

Grade 4 presentation unit: plan and deliver short talks with slides or posters using precise language, clear visuals, and confident pacing for audience impact.

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 4 ELA): Explanatory Writing with Text Features

Grade 4 week-long unit: students write multi-paragraph explanations with focused sections, linking words, and labeled diagrams/charts with strong captions—then publish & present.

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 4 ELA): Mini-Research – Reading Across Sources

Grade 4 research unit: craft focused questions, take paraphrased notes, compare sources, and publish concise tech-based reports with clear citations.

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 4 ELA): Performance Reading & Fluency

Grade 4 fluency unit: build accuracy, rate, phrasing, and prosody through repeated reading and poem performance; use context and punctuation to self-correct.

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 4 ELA): Poetry Craft – Figurative Language & Imagery

Grade 4 poetry unit: analyze similes, metaphors, and sound devices to interpret meaning, mood, and structure—helping students read poems like craft detectives.

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Unit Plan 13 (Grade 4 ELA): Informational Text Structures

Grade 4 informational reading unit: master sequence, cause/effect, and compare/contrast across paragraphs using signal words, timelines/flowcharts/Venns, and text evidence.

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Unit Plan 12 (Grade 4 ELA): Revising Organization & Conclusions

Grade 4 writing unit: revise for cohesion, transitions, and conclusions while fixing sentence errors—build clear, polished paragraphs with logical flow and correct punctuation.

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Unit Plan 11 (Grade 4 ELA): Evidence that Convince(s)

Grade 4 argument writing unit: identify points, reasons, and evidence in texts and speeches, then craft opinion paragraphs with strong proof and clear conclusions.

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Unit Plan 10 (Grade 4 ELA): Launching Opinion Writing

Grade 4 opinion writing unit: build clear claims, strong reasons with text evidence, and audience-aware linking words in 5 sessions—ending with a polished paragraph.

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Unit Plan 9 (Grade 4 ELA): Morphology Power – Roots, Affixes, and Word Attack

Build word power in Grade 4! Students decode multisyllabic words using Greek/Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes to infer meaning and master vocabulary.

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Unit Plan 8 (Grade 4 ELA): Informative Paragraph Foundations

Teach 4th graders to write clear, informative paragraphs with topic sentences, facts, definitions, examples, and linking words for smooth, focused writing.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 4 ELA): Main Idea, Details, and Summaries

Grade 4 informational reading and listening unit: students find main ideas, select key details, summarize texts, and paraphrase oral information accurately with evidence-based explanations.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 4 ELA): Nonfiction Text Features & Structures

Grade 4 ELA: week-long unit on nonfiction text features—headings, captions, hyperlinks, diagrams—where students identify text structures, integrate visuals, and cite evidence.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 4 ELA): Point of View and Narrator’s Voice

Grade 4 point of view unit: students compare first- and third-person narration, analyze how perspective shapes tone, and write scenes with strong narrator voice and correct dialogue.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 4 ELA): Small-Moment Narrative Writing

Grade 4 narrative writing unit: teach students to craft small-moment stories with clear openings, sequenced events, dialogue, and reflective endings using correct conventions.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 4 ELA): Characters, Settings, and Events

Grade 4 ELA week: students describe characters, settings, and events with text evidence, analyze word choice and tone, and revise sentences for precision.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 4 ELA): Reading with Evidence

Grade 4 reading unit: teach students to ask and answer text-based questions, cite details, infer theme, and summarize stories while building fluent, expressive reading.

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Unit Plan 1 (Grade 4 ELA): Launching Our Reading–Writing Community

Grade 4 ELA launch unit: build reading stamina, close-reading habits, fluency, discussion norms, and writer’s workshop routines—ending with a polished community pledge.

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Grade 3 ELA Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 3 ELA): Publishing Celebration & Reflection

Grade 3 writing portfolio unit: students polish and present their best work with visuals, reflections, and author talks—celebrating growth and setting future writing goals.