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The official Quebec English Language Arts, Grade 4 curriculum

Quebec defines English Language Arts, Grade 4 by strands and outcomes. MapleMind teaches the same curriculum reorganized for one-skill-at-a-time tutoring — the table shows exactly where every official strand lands, and the ministry's own wording is quoted under each unit below.

Official source Québec's official English language arts programRead it on the government site — quebec.ca ↗

Official strand	Outcomes	Where MapleMind teaches it
Strand A	31	Understanding the Conventions of Written Language · Response Process · Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships · Narrative and Literary Texts · Information-Based: Planning Texts
Strand B	15	Writing Process · Self-Expressive: Reflective Texts · Information-Based: Explanatory Texts
Strand C	8	Production Process (Media) · Information-Based: Descriptive Reports
Strand D	8	Information-Based: Persuasive Texts

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How MapleMind teaches English Language Arts, Grade 4 — every unit, lesson, and skill

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Unit 1Understanding the Conventions of Written LanguageOfficial strand · Strand A

Grammar, usage, mechanics and spelling in the child's own reading and writing.

Building simple sentences with a subject and a verb

Use: In compound sentences by using prepositions, conjunctions,…c006-A.7 — Mastery of “In compound sentences by using prepositions, conjunctions, interjections” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 4 ELA.

Usage Conventions (agreement and word choice)

Use: Uses consistent verb tenses and correct pronoun referencesc010-A.11 — Mastery of “Uses consistent verb tenses and correct pronoun references” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 4 ELA.

Mechanics (spelling, capitalization and punctuation)

Use: Applies rules for commas: items in a series, greetingsc016-A.19 — Mastery of “Applies rules for commas: items in a series, greetings” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Uses apostrophes to punctuate contractions and singular…c017-A.20 — Mastery of “Uses apostrophes to punctuate contractions and singular possessive” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Indicates words that are misspelledc021-A.25 — Mastery of “Indicates words that are misspelled” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Applies common spelling patterns/generalizations including:…c022-A.26 — Mastery of “Applies common spelling patterns/generalizations including: word families,…” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Uses resources to correct own spellingc023-A.27 — Mastery of “Uses resources to correct own spelling (e.g. environmental print, word lists,…” (Understanding the Conventions of Written Language) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 7 outcomes in this unit

c006-A.7 In compound sentences by using prepositions, conjunctions, interjections
c010-A.11 Uses consistent verb tenses and correct pronoun references
c016-A.19 Applies rules for commas: items in a series, greetings
c017-A.20 Uses apostrophes to punctuate contractions and singular possessive
c021-A.25 Indicates words that are misspelled
c022-A.26 Applies common spelling patterns/generalizations including: word families, regular plurals, prefixes, suffixes,
c023-A.27 Uses resources to correct own spelling (e.g. environmental print, word lists, dictionaries, peers, spell check)

Unit 2Response ProcessOfficial strand · Strand A

How a reader connects with, understands and responds to texts.

Prereading/Viewing

Use: Uses prior knowledgec034-A.4 — Mastery of “Uses prior knowledge (e.g. what s/he already knows about the topic, author,…” (Response Process) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Previews the textc035-A.5 — Mastery of “Previews the text (e.g. attends to the cover, dedication, title page and…” (Response Process) at Grade 4 ELA.

During Reading/ Viewing

Use: Applies knowledge of cueing systems to construct meaningc040-A.10 — Mastery of “Applies knowledge of cueing systems to construct meaning” (Response Process) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Uses a variety of reading strategies to make meaning of…c041-A.11 — Mastery of “Uses a variety of reading strategies to make meaning of different text types” (Response Process) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Relies on common structures and features of literary,…c042-A.12 — Mastery of “Relies on common structures and features of literary, popular and…” (Response Process) at Grade 4 ELA.

After Reading/Viewing: Interpreting the Text

Use: Uses details and evidence in the text to infer meaning(s)c053-A.23 — Mastery of “Uses details and evidence in the text to infer meaning(s)” (Response Process) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 6 outcomes in this unit

c034-A.4 Uses prior knowledge (e.g. what s/he already knows about the topic, author, genre/text type)
c035-A.5 Previews the text (e.g. attends to the cover, dedication, title page and author’s notes for clues that will add to
c040-A.10 Applies knowledge of cueing systems to construct meaning
c041-A.11 Uses a variety of reading strategies to make meaning of different text types
c042-A.12 Relies on common structures and features of literary, popular and information-based texts to construct meaning (e.g.
c053-A.23 Uses details and evidence in the text to infer meaning(s)

Unit 3Writing ProcessOfficial strand · Strand B

The stages of writing — planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing.

Drafting

Use: Writes to a specific wider audience on self-selected and…c071-B.8 — Mastery of “Writes to a specific wider audience on self-selected and assigned topics,…” (Writing Process) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Uses a structure that fits the type of writingc072-B.9 — Mastery of “Uses a structure that fits the type of writing (e.g. letter format, narrative)” (Writing Process) at Grade 4 ELA.

Revision

Use: Rereads for clarityc076-B.13 — Mastery of “Rereads for clarity” (Writing Process) at Grade 4 ELA.

Editing

Use: Checks for spelling, punctuation and capitalizationc081-B.18 — Mastery of “Checks for spelling, punctuation and capitalization” (Writing Process) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Selects layout and highlights relevant structures and…c085-B.23 — Mastery of “Selects layout and highlights relevant structures and features to enhance the…” (Writing Process) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Feedback: seeks and provides throughout all stages of the…c086-B.24 — Mastery of “Feedback: seeks and provides throughout all stages of the writing process” (Writing Process) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 6 outcomes in this unit

c071-B.8 Writes to a specific wider audience on self-selected and assigned topics, issues and concerns
c072-B.9 Uses a structure that fits the type of writing (e.g. letter format, narrative)
c076-B.13 Rereads for clarity
c081-B.18 Checks for spelling, punctuation and capitalization
c085-B.23 Selects layout and highlights relevant structures and features to enhance the presentation
c086-B.24 Feedback: seeks and provides throughout all stages of the writing process

Unit 4Production Process (Media)Official strand · Strand C

The stages of making a media text, from planning to sharing (a genuine QEP strand).

Judging whether a media text works

Use: Evaluates the effectiveness of the text given audience and…c102-C.19 — Mastery of “Evaluates the effectiveness of the text given audience and purpose” (Production Process (Media)) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 1 outcome in this unit

c102-C.19 Evaluates the effectiveness of the text given audience and purpose

Unit 5Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain RelationshipsOfficial strand · Strand A

Texts that build and keep relationships — cards, letters, messages.

Required Text Types

Use: Formal and informal thank-yous, expressions of appreciation…c104-A.3 — Mastery of “Formal and informal thank-yous, expressions of appreciation and support” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Formal and informal introductionc105-A.4 — Mastery of “Formal and informal introduction (e.g. of a guest speaker)” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 4 ELA.

Exploring kinds of poems

Use: Poetry of different kinds written by and for childrenc111-A.10 — Mastery of “Poetry of different kinds written by and for children (e.g. free verse, list…” (Self-Expressive: Texts That Reinforce or Maintain Relationships) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 3 outcomes in this unit

c104-A.3 Formal and informal thank-yous, expressions of appreciation and support
c105-A.4 Formal and informal introduction (e.g. of a guest speaker)
c111-A.10 Poetry of different kinds written by and for children (e.g. free verse, list poems, rap, shape poems, free verse)

Unit 6Self-Expressive: Reflective TextsOfficial strand · Strand B

Texts that reflect on the child's own thoughts, feelings and experiences.

Writing in your own voice

Use: Self-expressive language to relate ideas, feelings,…c126-B.10 — Mastery of “Self-expressive language to relate ideas, feelings, experience” (Self-Expressive: Reflective Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Word choice to indicate a specific time framec127-B.11 — Mastery of “Word choice to indicate a specific time frame (e.g. past tense to indicate a…” (Self-Expressive: Reflective Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 2 outcomes in this unit

c126-B.10 Self-expressive language to relate ideas, feelings, experience
c127-B.11 Word choice to indicate a specific time frame (e.g. past tense to indicate a memory)

Unit 7Narrative and Literary TextsOfficial strand · Strand A

Stories and literary texts — their features, genres and required reading.

Telling a story out loud

Use: Storytellingc131-A.5 — Mastery of “Storytelling” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Reading comic strips

Use: Comic stripsc142-A.17 — Mastery of “Comic strips” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Stories in children’s magazines, illustrated picture books,…c143-A.18 — Mastery of “Stories in children’s magazines, illustrated picture books, online talking…” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Telling stories in comic-strip panels

Use: Illustrated narrative in comic strip using own drawings,…c150-A.26 — Mastery of “Illustrated narrative in comic strip using own drawings, images or photos” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Illustrated picture books using drawings and/or images…c151-A.27 — Mastery of “Illustrated picture books using drawings and/or images and/or photos” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Plot structures and features

Use: Incidentsc158-A.35 — Mastery of “Incidents (e.g. actions that take place in the story usually related to the…” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Characterization

Use: Main character in a storyc167-A.44 — Mastery of “Main character in a story” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Plot structure and features

Use: Use of images (photos or drawings) to extend the story and…c181-A.60 — Mastery of “Use of images (photos or drawings) to extend the story and to provide story…” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Surface appearance of a characterc185-A.65 — Mastery of “Surface appearance of a character (e.g. clothing, physical attributes)” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Use of details to convey an imaginary characterc186-A.66 — Mastery of “Use of details to convey an imaginary character (e.g. wings, exaggerated or…” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Use of explanation marks and speech bubbles to show thought…c187-A.67 — Mastery of “Use of explanation marks and speech bubbles to show thought and dialogue, e.g.…” (Narrative and Literary Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 11 outcomes in this unit

c131-A.5 Storytelling
c142-A.17 Comic strips
c143-A.18 Stories in children’s magazines, illustrated picture books, online talking books (i.e. that combine spoken word and
c150-A.26 Illustrated narrative in comic strip using own drawings, images or photos
c151-A.27 Illustrated picture books using drawings and/or images and/or photos
c158-A.35 Incidents (e.g. actions that take place in the story usually related to the main conflict)
c167-A.44 Main character in a story
c181-A.60 Use of images (photos or drawings) to extend the story and to provide story details
c185-A.65 Surface appearance of a character (e.g. clothing, physical attributes)
c186-A.66 Use of details to convey an imaginary character (e.g. wings, exaggerated or invented facial features)
c187-A.67 Use of explanation marks and speech bubbles to show thought and dialogue, e.g. in comic books or some animation films

Unit 8Information-Based: Planning TextsOfficial strand · Strand A

Texts that organise and plan information.

Speaking and Listening

Use: Understands the use of talk to clarify the steps in a…c198-A.4 — Mastery of “Understands the use of talk to clarify the steps in a procedure or an…” (Information-Based: Planning Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Capturing ideas in logs and lists

Use: Learning/thinking logs and lists that record thoughts,…c200-A.7 — Mastery of “Learning/thinking logs and lists that record thoughts, ideas and information” (Information-Based: Planning Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Written and Media Texts

Use: Events/information in sequencec205-A.13 — Mastery of “Events/information in sequence (e.g. timelines, graphs)” (Information-Based: Planning Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Chronology or ordering of actions to undertakec206-A.14 — Mastery of “Chronology or ordering of actions to undertake, (e.g. in notes or lists)” (Information-Based: Planning Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 4 outcomes in this unit

c198-A.4 Understands the use of talk to clarify the steps in a procedure or an organizational plan (e.g. brainstorming, pulling
c200-A.7 Learning/thinking logs and lists that record thoughts, ideas and information
c205-A.13 Events/information in sequence (e.g. timelines, graphs)
c206-A.14 Chronology or ordering of actions to undertake, (e.g. in notes or lists)

Unit 9Information-Based: Explanatory TextsOfficial strand · Strand B

Texts that explain how or why.

Information-Based: Explanatory Texts

Use: Explanation of a procedure or how something worksc211-B.4 — Mastery of “Explanation of a procedure or how something works” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Writing a how-to text

Use: Illustrated and multimedia how-to booksc215-B.8 — Mastery of “Illustrated and multimedia how-to books” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Texts that explain how or why something happens using a…c216-B.9 — Mastery of “Texts that explain how or why something happens using a narrative structure…” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Posters that explainc217-B.10 — Mastery of “Posters that explain” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Spoken, Written and Media texts

Use: Headings, captions or labels to focus readers’ attention on…c222-B.16 — Mastery of “Headings, captions or labels to focus readers’ attention on what is most…” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Sequential/chronological organization of information to…c223-B.17 — Mastery of “Sequential/chronological organization of information to explain how and/or why…” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Images (photo or drawing) and text features that provide…c224-B.18 — Mastery of “Images (photo or drawing) and text features that provide additional information…” (Information-Based: Explanatory Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 7 outcomes in this unit

c211-B.4 Explanation of a procedure or how something works
c215-B.8 Illustrated and multimedia how-to books
c216-B.9 Texts that explain how or why something happens using a narrative structure (e.g. picture books such as The Magic
c217-B.10 Posters that explain
c222-B.16 Headings, captions or labels to focus readers’ attention on what is most important
c223-B.17 Sequential/chronological organization of information to explain how and/or why something is done in the way it is
c224-B.18 Images (photo or drawing) and text features that provide additional information or contribute to the organization of

Unit 10Information-Based: Descriptive ReportsOfficial strand · Strand C

Texts that describe and report on a topic.

Sharing a spoken report

Use: spoken reports that describe the way things are or werec229-C.5 — Mastery of “spoken reports that describe the way things are or were (e.g. an observed event…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 4 ELA.

Reading articles that report

Use: Articles in children’s magazines that reportc232-C.8 — Mastery of “Articles in children’s magazines that report (e.g. on a topic, event)” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Letters that describe or reportc233-C.9 — Mastery of “Letters that describe or report (e.g. a character’s letter that describes an…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Local and national newspaper articles that are appropriate…c234-C.10 — Mastery of “Local and national newspaper articles that are appropriate and accessible to…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Reports about their classroom or local communityc239-C.16 — Mastery of “Reports about their classroom or local community (e.g. in a class or school…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 4 ELA.

Opening a report with a topic statement

Use: General statement about the topic in opening paragraphc242-C.21 — Mastery of “General statement about the topic in opening paragraph (e.g. Dogs are mammals)” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Logical sequencing of details, facts, opinions based on…c243-C.22 — Mastery of “Logical sequencing of details, facts, opinions based on events and/or…” (Information-Based: Descriptive Reports) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 7 outcomes in this unit

c229-C.5 spoken reports that describe the way things are or were (e.g. an observed event such as a solar eclipse, the stages of
c232-C.8 Articles in children’s magazines that report (e.g. on a topic, event)
c233-C.9 Letters that describe or report (e.g. a character’s letter that describes an experience or event)
c234-C.10 Local and national newspaper articles that are appropriate and accessible to children
c239-C.16 Reports about their classroom or local community (e.g. in a class or school newspaper, on a class Web site or in a
c242-C.21 General statement about the topic in opening paragraph (e.g. Dogs are mammals)
c243-C.22 Logical sequencing of details, facts, opinions based on events and/or information

Unit 11Information-Based: Persuasive TextsOfficial strand · Strand D

Texts that try to persuade a reader.

Reading posters and flyers

Use: Promotional posters or flyersc254-D.9 — Mastery of “Promotional posters or flyers” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: TV commercials aimed at childrenc255-D.10 — Mastery of “TV commercials aimed at children” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Magazine and newspaper advertisementsc256-D.11 — Mastery of “Magazine and newspaper advertisements (i.e. in children’s magazines)” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: TV and/or movie reviews aimed at childrenc257-D.12 — Mastery of “TV and/or movie reviews aimed at children (e.g. a movie trailer for a popular…” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Notice: Public Service Ads and posters created for childrenc258-D.13 — Guided introduction of “Public Service Ads and posters created for children” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

Making posters and flyers

Use: Promotional posters or flyersc261-D.17 — Mastery of “Promotional posters or flyers (e.g. for a special event at school or to…” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Packagingc262-D.18 — Mastery of “Packaging (e.g. for a new toy, cereal box, video game)” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.
Use: Adsc263-D.19 — Mastery of “Ads (e.g. for a children’s magazine, for a commercial)” (Information-Based: Persuasive Texts) at Grade 4 ELA.

The official wording — 8 outcomes in this unit

c254-D.9 Promotional posters or flyers
c255-D.10 TV commercials aimed at children
c256-D.11 Magazine and newspaper advertisements (i.e. in children’s magazines)
c257-D.12 TV and/or movie reviews aimed at children (e.g. a movie trailer for a popular film or a TV show)
c258-D.13 Public Service Ads and posters created for children
c261-D.17 Promotional posters or flyers (e.g. for a special event at school or to advertise a favorite game)
c262-D.18 Packaging (e.g. for a new toy, cereal box, video game)
c263-D.19 Ads (e.g. for a children’s magazine, for a commercial)

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