Literacy – United States – Common Core State Standards
RL.4 – Reading: Literature
Literacy
RL.4.1 – Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
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16 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Horrible Little Monsters. The Ant and the Grasshopper. The Time Traveler - Narrative. Wheelchair Sports.
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Horrible Little Monsters (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Time Traveller (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Wheelchair Sport (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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When I'm at School (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I’m Getting Taller (or My Jeans Are Shrinking!) (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Basketball (poem)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Timeless Water (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Directions, Directions (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Siren's Song (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Most Southern Land (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I Don’t Want to Get up Today (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Winter To Spring (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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16 learning outcomes – click to view
RL.4.2 – Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
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18 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Horrible Little Monsters. The Ant and the Grasshopper. The Time Traveler - Narrative. Wheelchair Sports.
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Horrible Little Monsters (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Time Traveller (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Wheelchair Sport (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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When I'm at School (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I’m Getting Taller (or My Jeans Are Shrinking!) (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Basketball (poem)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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African Animals (poetry/limerick) (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Touring Egypt (recount/email)
- Activities: 1 course, 2 extra
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Timeless Water (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Directions, Directions (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Siren's Song (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Most Southern Land (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I Don’t Want to Get up Today (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Winter To Spring (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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18 learning outcomes – click to view
RL.4.3 – Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).
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12 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Horrible Little Monsters. The Ant and the Grasshopper. A Letter From Australia. A Letter From Japan -Letter.
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Horrible Little Monsters (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter From Australia (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter from Japan
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Letter From Japan (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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A Plane trip to Holland (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Time Traveller (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Wheelchair Sport (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Touring Egypt (recount/email)
- Activities: 1 course, 2 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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12 learning outcomes – click to view
Literacy
RL.4.4 – Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
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24 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Beautiful Butterfly Where have You Been? -Poem. Horrible Little Monsters. The Ant and the Grasshopper.
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Beautiful Butterfly (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Horrible Little Monsters (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter From Australia (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter from Japan
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Letter From Japan (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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A Plane trip to Holland (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Toothache! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Time Traveller (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Wheelchair Sport (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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So Many Questions! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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When I'm at School (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I’m Getting Taller (or My Jeans Are Shrinking!) (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Basketball (poem)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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African Animals (poetry/limerick) (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Touring Egypt (recount/email)
- Activities: 1 course, 2 extra
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Timeless Water (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Directions, Directions (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Siren's Song (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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I Don’t Want to Get up Today (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Winter To Spring (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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24 learning outcomes – click to view
RL.4.5 – Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text.
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25 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Beautiful Butterfly Where have You Been? -Poem. Horrible Little Monsters. The Ant and the Grasshopper.
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Beautiful Butterfly (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Horrible Little Monsters (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter From Australia (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter from Japan
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Letter From Japan (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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A Plane trip to Holland (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Toothache! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Time Traveller (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Wheelchair Sport (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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So Many Questions! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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When I'm at School (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I’m Getting Taller (or My Jeans Are Shrinking!) (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Basketball (poem)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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African Animals (poetry/limerick) (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Touring Egypt (recount/email)
- Activities: 1 course, 2 extra
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Timeless Water (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Directions, Directions (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Siren's Song (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Most Southern Land (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I Don’t Want to Get up Today (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Winter To Spring (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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25 learning outcomes – click to view
RL.4.6 – Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
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24 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Beautiful Butterfly Where have You Been? -Poem. Horrible Little Monsters. The Ant and the Grasshopper.
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Beautiful Butterfly (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Horrible Little Monsters (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter From Australia (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter from Japan
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Letter From Japan (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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A Plane trip to Holland (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Toothache! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Time Traveller (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Wheelchair Sport (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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So Many Questions! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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When I'm at School (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I’m Getting Taller (or My Jeans Are Shrinking!) (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Basketball (poem)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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African Animals (poetry/limerick) (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Touring Egypt (recount/email)
- Activities: 1 course, 2 extra
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Timeless Water (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Directions, Directions (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Siren's Song (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Most Southern Land (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I Don’t Want to Get up Today (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Winter To Spring (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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24 learning outcomes – click to view
Literacy
RL.4.7 – Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.
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25 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Beautiful Butterfly Where have You Been? -Poem. Horrible Little Monsters. The Ant and the Grasshopper.
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Beautiful Butterfly (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Horrible Little Monsters (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter From Australia (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter from Japan
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Letter From Japan (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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A Plane trip to Holland (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Toothache! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Time Traveller (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Wheelchair Sport (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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So Many Questions! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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When I'm at School (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I’m Getting Taller (or My Jeans Are Shrinking!) (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Basketball (poem)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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African Animals (poetry/limerick) (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Touring Egypt (recount/email)
- Activities: 1 course, 2 extra
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Timeless Water (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Directions, Directions (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Siren's Song (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Most Southern Land (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I Don’t Want to Get up Today (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Winter To Spring (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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25 learning outcomes – click to view
RL.4.8 – (Not applicable to literature)
RL.4.9 – Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
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1 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: The Ant and the Grasshopper.
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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1 learning outcomes – click to view
Literacy
RL.4.10 – By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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25 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Beautiful Butterfly Where have You Been? -Poem. Horrible Little Monsters. The Ant and the Grasshopper.
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Beautiful Butterfly (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Horrible Little Monsters (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter From Australia (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter from Japan
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Letter From Japan (letter)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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A Plane trip to Holland (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Toothache! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Time Traveller (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Wheelchair Sport (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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So Many Questions! (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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When I'm at School (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I’m Getting Taller (or My Jeans Are Shrinking!) (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Basketball (poem)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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African Animals (poetry/limerick) (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Touring Egypt (recount/email)
- Activities: 1 course, 2 extra
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Timeless Water (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Directions, Directions (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Siren's Song (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Most Southern Land (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I Don’t Want to Get up Today (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Winter To Spring (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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25 learning outcomes – click to view
RI.4 – Reading: Informational Text
Literacy
RI.4.1 – Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
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51 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Marco Polo. Chinese Silk Painting. Writing Instruments. Writing Implements part 2. Sundials.
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Marco Polo (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Chinese Silk Painting (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 1 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 2 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Sundials (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Bees and Honey (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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All About Ticks (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ant and The Grasshopper (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Pen Pals: A Letter from Japan
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Windmills of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Famous Dutch Citizens: Vincent Van Gogh (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Museums of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Plastic Bags Should Be Banned (discussion, exposition)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Environmental Issues (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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What is a Tropical Rainforest? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Rainforests of Equatorial Africa - The Congo Basin (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Logging Should Be Banned (discussion)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Why Are Eggs So Good For You? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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How to Make Egg In The Hole (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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French Toast Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Timeline of Discovery: James Cook (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Historic Discoveries (historical recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Conservation: Kew Gardens (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Spaghetti -Italy's Most Famous Food (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Spaghetti Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Making Pizza (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Canals: Venice (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Fountains: Trevi Fountain (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Mysteries Unearthed Over Time - Stonehenge (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Clocks - Big Ben (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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Lego (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Who Wrote Thomas The Tank Engine? (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Graeme Base (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Following Instructions: Making A Paper Aeroplane (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Knitting (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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When I'm at School (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I’m Getting Taller (or My Jeans Are Shrinking!) (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Basketball (poem)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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African Animals (poetry/limerick) (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Touring Egypt (recount/email)
- Activities: 1 course, 2 extra
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Timeless Water (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Teaching Year 2 to Weave (recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Directions, Directions (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Siren's Song (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People in Antarctica (recount)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Most Southern Land (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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I Don’t Want to Get up Today (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Winter To Spring (poetry)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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51 learning outcomes – click to view
RI.4.2 – Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
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60 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Marco Polo. Chinese Silk Painting. Writing Instruments. Writing Implements part 2. Sundials.
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Marco Polo (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Chinese Silk Painting (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 1 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 2 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Sundials (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Bees and Honey (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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All About Ticks (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Windmills of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Famous Dutch Citizens: Vincent Van Gogh (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Museums of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Plastic Bags Should Be Banned (discussion, exposition)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Environmental Issues (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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What is a Tropical Rainforest? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Rainforests of Equatorial Africa - The Congo Basin (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Logging Should Be Banned (discussion)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Why Are Eggs So Good For You? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Timeline of Discovery: James Cook (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Historic Discoveries (historical recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Conservation: Kew Gardens (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Spaghetti -Italy's Most Famous Food (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Famous Canals: Venice (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Fountains: Trevi Fountain (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Mysteries Unearthed Over Time - Stonehenge (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Clocks - Big Ben (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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Lego (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Who Wrote Thomas The Tank Engine? (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Graeme Base (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Grand Bazaar (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Bosphorus Bridge (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Netball (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Soccer (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ancient Olympic Games (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: Mt Kilimanjaro (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: The Serengeti Plain (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: Abu Simbel (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Conserving Egypt's Heritage: Interview with an Egyptologist (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: The Pyramids (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Highest Train Station In The World: Jungraujoch (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Marvellous Engineering: The domes of St Basil's (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Marvellous Monuments: The Arc de Triomphe (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Amazing Man Made Islands (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Why Is It So? Kaleidoscopes (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Thickening Agents (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Cornstarch (explanation)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Popular Authors: Roald Dahl (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Popular Authors: J K Rowling (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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History of Books - The printing press (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Beach Safety: Interview with a life saver (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Layne Beachley (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Kelly Slater (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Ron and Valerie Taylor (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Animals Of Antarctica (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Exploring Antarctia: Douglas Mawson (biography)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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The Arctic Circle: NordKapp (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: Diwali (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: The Ganges River (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Significant Places: The Taj Mahal (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Tian Tan Buddha (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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60 learning outcomes – click to view
RI.4.3 – Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
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68 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Marco Polo. Chinese Silk Painting. Writing Instruments. Writing Implements part 2. Sundials.
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Marco Polo (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Chinese Silk Painting (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 1 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 2 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Sundials (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Bees and Honey (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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All About Ticks (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Windmills of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Famous Dutch Citizens: Vincent Van Gogh (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Museums of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Plastic Bags Should Be Banned (discussion, exposition)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Environmental Issues (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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What is a Tropical Rainforest? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Rainforests of Equatorial Africa - The Congo Basin (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Logging Should Be Banned (discussion)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Why Are Eggs So Good For You? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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How to Make Egg In The Hole (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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French Toast Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Timeline of Discovery: James Cook (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Historic Discoveries (historical recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Conservation: Kew Gardens (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Spaghetti -Italy's Most Famous Food (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Spaghetti Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Making Pizza (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Canals: Venice (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Fountains: Trevi Fountain (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Mysteries Unearthed Over Time - Stonehenge (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Clocks - Big Ben (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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Lego (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Who Wrote Thomas The Tank Engine? (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Graeme Base (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Following Instructions: Making A Paper Aeroplane (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Knitting (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Grand Bazaar (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Bosphorus Bridge (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Netball (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Soccer (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ancient Olympic Games (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: Mt Kilimanjaro (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: The Serengeti Plain (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: Abu Simbel (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Conserving Egypt's Heritage: Interview with an Egyptologist (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: The Pyramids (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Highest Train Station In The World: Jungraujoch (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Marvellous Engineering: The domes of St Basil's (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Marvellous Monuments: The Arc de Triomphe (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Amazing Man Made Islands (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Following Instructions: How To Make A Pompom (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Why Is It So? Kaleidoscopes (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Thickening Agents (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Cornstarch (explanation)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Roux Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Popular Authors: Roald Dahl (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Popular Authors: J K Rowling (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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History of Books - The printing press (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Beach Safety: Interview with a life saver (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Layne Beachley (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Kelly Slater (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Ron and Valerie Taylor (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Animals Of Antarctica (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Exploring Antarctia: Douglas Mawson (biography)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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The Arctic Circle: NordKapp (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: Diwali (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: The Ganges River (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Significant Places: The Taj Mahal (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Tian Tan Buddha (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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68 learning outcomes – click to view
Literacy
RI.4.4 – Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
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68 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Marco Polo. Chinese Silk Painting. Writing Instruments. Writing Implements part 2. Sundials.
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Marco Polo (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Chinese Silk Painting (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 1 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 2 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Sundials (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Bees and Honey (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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All About Ticks (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Windmills of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Famous Dutch Citizens: Vincent Van Gogh (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Museums of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Plastic Bags Should Be Banned (discussion, exposition)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Environmental Issues (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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What is a Tropical Rainforest? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Rainforests of Equatorial Africa - The Congo Basin (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Logging Should Be Banned (discussion)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Why Are Eggs So Good For You? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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How to Make Egg In The Hole (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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French Toast Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Timeline of Discovery: James Cook (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Historic Discoveries (historical recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Conservation: Kew Gardens (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Spaghetti -Italy's Most Famous Food (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Spaghetti Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Making Pizza (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Canals: Venice (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Fountains: Trevi Fountain (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Mysteries Unearthed Over Time - Stonehenge (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Clocks - Big Ben (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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Lego (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Who Wrote Thomas The Tank Engine? (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Graeme Base (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Following Instructions: Making A Paper Aeroplane (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Knitting (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Grand Bazaar (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Bosphorus Bridge (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Netball (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Soccer (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ancient Olympic Games (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: Mt Kilimanjaro (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: The Serengeti Plain (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: Abu Simbel (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Conserving Egypt's Heritage: Interview with an Egyptologist (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: The Pyramids (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Highest Train Station In The World: Jungraujoch (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Marvellous Engineering: The domes of St Basil's (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Marvellous Monuments: The Arc de Triomphe (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Amazing Man Made Islands (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Following Instructions: How To Make A Pompom (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Why Is It So? Kaleidoscopes (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Thickening Agents (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Cornstarch (explanation)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Roux Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Popular Authors: Roald Dahl (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Popular Authors: J K Rowling (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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History of Books - The printing press (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Beach Safety: Interview with a life saver (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Layne Beachley (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Kelly Slater (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Ron and Valerie Taylor (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Animals Of Antarctica (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Exploring Antarctia: Douglas Mawson (biography)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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The Arctic Circle: NordKapp (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: Diwali (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: The Ganges River (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Significant Places: The Taj Mahal (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Tian Tan Buddha (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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68 learning outcomes – click to view
RI.4.5 – Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
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68 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Marco Polo. Chinese Silk Painting. Writing Instruments. Writing Implements part 2. Sundials.
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Marco Polo (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Chinese Silk Painting (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 1 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 2 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Sundials (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Bees and Honey (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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All About Ticks (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Windmills of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Famous Dutch Citizens: Vincent Van Gogh (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Museums of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Plastic Bags Should Be Banned (discussion, exposition)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Environmental Issues (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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What is a Tropical Rainforest? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Rainforests of Equatorial Africa - The Congo Basin (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Logging Should Be Banned (discussion)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Why Are Eggs So Good For You? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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How to Make Egg In The Hole (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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French Toast Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Timeline of Discovery: James Cook (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Historic Discoveries (historical recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Conservation: Kew Gardens (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Spaghetti -Italy's Most Famous Food (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Spaghetti Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Making Pizza (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Canals: Venice (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Fountains: Trevi Fountain (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Mysteries Unearthed Over Time - Stonehenge (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Clocks - Big Ben (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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Lego (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Who Wrote Thomas The Tank Engine? (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Graeme Base (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Following Instructions: Making A Paper Aeroplane (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Knitting (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Grand Bazaar (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Bosphorus Bridge (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Netball (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Soccer (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ancient Olympic Games (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: Mt Kilimanjaro (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: The Serengeti Plain (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: Abu Simbel (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Conserving Egypt's Heritage: Interview with an Egyptologist (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: The Pyramids (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Highest Train Station In The World: Jungraujoch (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Marvellous Engineering: The domes of St Basil's (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Marvellous Monuments: The Arc de Triomphe (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Amazing Man Made Islands (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Following Instructions: How To Make A Pompom (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Why Is It So? Kaleidoscopes (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Thickening Agents (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Cornstarch (explanation)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Roux Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Popular Authors: Roald Dahl (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Popular Authors: J K Rowling (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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History of Books - The printing press (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Beach Safety: Interview with a life saver (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Layne Beachley (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Kelly Slater (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Ron and Valerie Taylor (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Animals Of Antarctica (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Exploring Antarctia: Douglas Mawson (biography)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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The Arctic Circle: NordKapp (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: Diwali (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: The Ganges River (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Significant Places: The Taj Mahal (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Tian Tan Buddha (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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68 learning outcomes – click to view
RI.4.6 – Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
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44 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Marco Polo. How Does A Caterpillar Become A Butterfly? - Explanation. How Do Bees Make Honey? Explanation.
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Marco Polo (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Bees and Honey (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Famous Dutch Citizens: Vincent Van Gogh (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Environmental Issues (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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What is a Tropical Rainforest? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Rainforests of Equatorial Africa - The Congo Basin (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Timeline of Discovery: James Cook (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Historic Discoveries (historical recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Conservation: Kew Gardens (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Famous Canals: Venice (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Fountains: Trevi Fountain (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Mysteries Unearthed Over Time - Stonehenge (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Clocks - Big Ben (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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Lego (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Who Wrote Thomas The Tank Engine? (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Graeme Base (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Grand Bazaar (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Bosphorus Bridge (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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The Ancient Olympic Games (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: Mt Kilimanjaro (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: The Serengeti Plain (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: Abu Simbel (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: The Pyramids (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Highest Train Station In The World: Jungraujoch (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Marvellous Engineering: The domes of St Basil's (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Marvellous Monuments: The Arc de Triomphe (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Amazing Man Made Islands (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Why Is It So? Kaleidoscopes (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Thickening Agents (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Popular Authors: Roald Dahl (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Popular Authors: J K Rowling (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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History of Books - The printing press (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Layne Beachley (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Kelly Slater (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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People and Our Oceans: Ron and Valerie Taylor (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Animals Of Antarctica (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Exploring Antarctia: Douglas Mawson (biography)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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The Arctic Circle: NordKapp (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: Diwali (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Ceremonies and Traditions: The Ganges River (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Significant Places: The Taj Mahal (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Tian Tan Buddha (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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44 learning outcomes – click to view
Literacy
RI.4.7 – Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
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69 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Marco Polo. Chinese Silk Painting. Writing Instruments. Writing Implements part 2. Sundials.
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Marco Polo (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Chinese Silk Painting (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 1 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Writing Implements part 2 (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Sundials (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Bees and Honey (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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All About Ticks (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Windmills of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Famous Dutch Citizens: Vincent Van Gogh (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Museums of Holland (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Plastic Bags Should Be Banned (discussion, exposition)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Environmental Issues (explanation)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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What is a Tropical Rainforest? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Rainforests of Equatorial Africa - The Congo Basin (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Logging Should Be Banned (discussion)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Why Are Eggs So Good For You? (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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How to Make Egg In The Hole (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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French Toast Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Timeline of Discovery: James Cook (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Historic Discoveries (historical recount)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Conservation: Kew Gardens (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Spaghetti -Italy's Most Famous Food (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Spaghetti Recipe (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Making Pizza (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Canals: Venice (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Famous Fountains: Trevi Fountain (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Mysteries Unearthed Over Time - Stonehenge (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Clocks - Big Ben (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 2 extra
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Lego (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Who Wrote Thomas The Tank Engine? (biography)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Graeme Base (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Following Instructions: Making A Paper Aeroplane (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Knitting (procedure)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Grand Bazaar (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Turkish Landmarks: The Bosphorus Bridge (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Shopping at the Grand Bazaar (narrative)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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Netball (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Soccer (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Ancient Olympic Games (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: Mt Kilimanjaro (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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The African Environment: The Serengeti Plain (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: Abu Simbel (information report)
- Activities: 0 course, 1 extra
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Conserving Egypt's Heritage: Interview with an Egyptologist (interview)
- Activities: 1 course, 1 extra
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Egyptian Icons: The Pyramids (information report)
- Activities: 1 course, 0 extra
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The Highest Train Station In The World: Jungraujoch (information report)
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Marvellous Engineering: The domes of St Basil's (information report)
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Marvellous Monuments: The Arc de Triomphe (information report)
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Amazing Man Made Islands (information report)
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Following Instructions: How To Make A Pompom (procedure)
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Why Is It So? Kaleidoscopes (information report)
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Thickening Agents (information report)
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Cornstarch (explanation)
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Roux Recipe (procedure)
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Popular Authors: Roald Dahl (biography)
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Popular Authors: J K Rowling (biography)
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History of Books - The printing press (information report)
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Beach Safety: Interview with a life saver (interview)
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People and Our Oceans: Layne Beachley (biography)
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People and Our Oceans: Kelly Slater (biography)
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People and Our Oceans: Ron and Valerie Taylor (biography)
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Animals Of Antarctica (information report)
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Exploring Antarctia: Douglas Mawson (biography)
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The Arctic Circle: NordKapp (information report)
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Ceremonies and Traditions: Diwali (information report)
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Ceremonies and Traditions: The Ganges River (information report)
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Significant Places: The Taj Mahal (information report)
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The Tian Tan Buddha (information report)
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69 learning outcomes – click to view
RI.4.8 – Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
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59 learning outcomes – click to view
Samples: Marco Polo. Chinese Silk Painting. Writing Instruments. Writing Implements part 2. Sundials.
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Marco Polo (biography)
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Chinese Silk Painting (information report)
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Writing Implements part 1 (information report)
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Writing Implements part 2 (information report)
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Sundials (information report)
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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly (explanation)
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Bees and Honey (explanation)
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All About Ticks (information report)
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The Windmills of Holland (information report)
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Famous Dutch Citizens: Vincent Van Gogh (information report)
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Museums of Holland (information report)
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Plastic Bags Should Be Banned (discussion, exposition)
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Environmental Issues (explanation)
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What is a Tropical Rainforest? (information report)
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The Rainforests of Equatorial Africa - The Congo Basin (information report)
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Logging Should Be Banned (discussion)
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Why Are Eggs So Good For You? (information report)
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Timeline of Discovery: James Cook (information report)
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Historic Discoveries (historical recount)
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Conservation: Kew Gardens (information report)
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Spaghetti -Italy's Most Famous Food (information report)
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Famous Canals: Venice (information report)
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Famous Fountains: Trevi Fountain (information report)
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59 learning outcomes – click to view