Ireland · NCCA Curriculum Specifications
4th Class Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy for 4th Class
This course develops sophisticated communication skills through the exploration of diverse text types and creative expression. Students engage in deep literary analysis and purposeful writing to become confident communicators and critical thinkers.
The Art of Storytelling
Exploring narrative structures and character development through classic and contemporary fiction.
Analyzing how characters change in response to challenges and how authors reveal personality through dialogue.
Examining the mechanics of rising action and how authors build tension in a story.
Developing a unique writing style by experimenting with first and third person perspectives.
Persuasion and Public Voice
Investigating the power of language to influence opinions and advocate for change.
Deconstructing how visual and textual elements work together to persuade an audience.
Structuring oral arguments using evidence and addressing counter-arguments effectively.
Drafting letters and speeches to address local or global environmental issues.
The Information Age
Mastering the skills required to navigate, synthesize, and create informational texts.
Using glossaries, indexes, and subheadings to locate and organize information efficiently.
Gathering data from multiple sources to create a comprehensive factual report.
Developing strategies for safe and effective online research and note-taking.
Poetry and Word Play
Examining the rhythm, imagery, and emotional impact of various poetic forms.
Using similes, metaphors, and personification to create vivid mental pictures.
Comparing structured forms like haikus and limericks with the freedom of free verse.
Using tone, volume, and pacing to perform poetry for an audience.
Drama and Dialogue
Exploring the transition from page to stage through scriptwriting and performance.
Understanding how scripts communicate action and emotion without a narrator.
Developing quick thinking and collaborative skills through unscripted scenarios.
Transforming a narrative scene into a dramatic script for the classroom theater.