3rd RLA
Third Grade Reading and Language Arts provides students with foundational skills in reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and written communication. Students engage with a variety of literary and informational texts and apply comprehension strategies such as summarizing, making inferences, and identifying main ideas and supporting details. Instruction emphasizes understanding characters, plot, and theme, as well as interpreting text features and graphic elements.
In writing, students develop narrative, expository, and opinion compositions through the writing process, including planning, drafting, revising, and editing. Grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are taught explicitly and practiced in context. Oral language skills are developed through collaborative discussions and presentations. This course is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and prepares students to become confident, independent readers and writers. 4th RLA
Fourth Grade Reading and Language Arts builds upon students’ foundational literacy skills and introduces more complex texts and deeper comprehension strategies. Students analyze a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama, with a focus on text structure, author’s purpose, and literary elements such as theme, tone, and figurative language. Vocabulary instruction emphasizes the use of context clues, roots, and affixes to determine word meaning.
Writing instruction focuses on organizing and developing ideas in narrative, expository, and persuasive texts. Students refine their grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills while progressing through the writing process. Listening and speaking skills are integrated through structured discussions, oral reading, and presentations. This course follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and prepares students for academic success in literacy and communication. 5th RLA
Fifth Grade Reading and Language Arts challenges students with complex texts and higher-level thinking strategies. Students read across multiple genres and analyze how authors develop characters, convey themes, and use literary devices. They compare texts, make inferences, draw conclusions, and support their understanding with evidence. Vocabulary instruction includes the use of Greek and Latin roots, synonyms, antonyms, and context clues.
Students write multi-paragraph essays in narrative, expository, and argumentative forms, applying grammar and mechanics with increasing independence. They revise and edit their work for clarity, organization, and style, following the writing process. Oral and written communication skills are strengthened through collaborative discussions, research, and presentations. This TEKS-aligned course fosters strong literacy skills essential for middle school readiness.
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