ELIS 4800 - Teaching Language Arts in Grades 3-5
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41923,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Courtney Cruz
Email: clcruz@ysu.edu
Course Description
4800. Teaching Language Arts in Grades 3-5. Candidates focus on identifying and modeling developmentally appropriate strategies used for problem solving, communicating, and reasoning in elementary education language arts. Candidates create effective learning environments using content-specific pedagogy to make connections to stimulate students’ development of language arts concepts and skills in a diverse 3-5 classroom. Field hours required. Prereq.: TELS Upper Division Status, ELIS 3701, ELIS 3702, ELIS 3703, ELIS 3704. Coreq.: ELIS 4801, ELIS 4802, ELIS 4803, ELIS 4804. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts |
No course textbook
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Provided in BB | Introduction Activities / Course Overview / Syllabus/ Discussion of intro/video and field placements ELA: Introduction to 3-5 Grades Common Core Standards SPED: All things Specialized | In-Class Assignment #1: Co-Teaching |
| 8/31 | Provided in BB | Lesson Plan Discussion ELA: Reading Standards: Reading Literature (Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas) SPED: Accommodations, Modifications, Strategies and Supports | In-Class Assignment #2: Family Partnerships & Involvement |
| 9/7 | Provided in BB | ELA: Reading Standards: Informational Text (Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas) SPED: (continued) Accommodations, Modifications, Strategies and Supports | |
| 9/14 | Provided in BB | ELA: Reading Standards: Foundational Skills (Phonics and Word Recognition, Fluency) SPED: Inclusive Literacy Practices, Techniques & Specialized programs | ELA Lesson Plan #1 |
| 9/21 | Provided in BB | Teach in Field Lesson Plan #1 ELA: Speaking and Listening Standards (Comprehension and Collaboration, Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas) SPED: Behavior and Classroom Management in the Inclusive ELA Classroom | |
| 9/28 | Provided in BB | ELA: Scripted Lesson Plans SPED: Universal Design for ELA | In-Class Assignment #3: Scripted Curriculum |
| 10/5 | Provided in BB | ELA: Language Standards (Conventions of Standard English, Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition and Use) SPED: Interventions & Strategies for Language (e.g., small groups, individual feedback, goal setting) | In-Class Assignment #4: Banned Books |
| 10/12 | Provided in BB | ELA: TBD | In-Class Assignment #5: Cursive Handwriting Critical Task: ELA Lesson Plan #2 |
| 10/19 | Provided in BB | Teach in Field Lesson Plan #2 ELA: Writing Standards (Text Types and Purposes, Research to Build and Present Knowledge) SPED: Interventions & Strategies for Writing (e.g., small groups, individual feedback, goal setting) SPED Activity Directions | In-Class Assignment #6: Professional Organizations and Associations |
| 10/26 | Provided in BB | Asynchronous Learning SPED: Co-teaching in the General Education Classroom | Scripted Lesson Plan |
| 11/2 | Provided in BB | TEACH SCRIPTED LESSON PLAN Asynchronous Learning SPED: Progress Monitoring and Data Collection | |
| 11/9 | Provided in BB | Asynchronous Learning SPED: Progress Monitoring and Data Collection | SPED File Folder Activity |
| 11/16 | Provided in BB | Asynchronous Learning SPED: Family Partnerships & Involvement | |
| 11/23 | Provided in BB | Asynchronous Learning SPED: Growing in Self-Determination as a TC | |
| 11/30 | Provided in BB | Asynchronous Learning SPED: Self-Determination for Elementary Students | |
| 12/7 | Provided in BB | Asynchronous Learning ELA & SPED: Wrapping it Up & Course reflection | All required forms |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.