Grade 4 Language Arts

4.1.1 By the end of the fourth grade, students will demonstrate the use of multiple strategies in reading unfamiliar words and phrases. (Use phonics and word structure to read; use context clues to confirm the accuracy of their reading.)

4.1.2 By the end of the fourth grade, students will demonstrate the use of multiple strategies to increase their vocabulary. (Identify and use meanings associated with common prefixes, suffixes, and roots; identify and use antonyms, synonyms, compounds, homophones, and homographs; use a dictionary to learn and confirm word meanings.)

4.1.3 By the end of the fourth grade, students will identify the main idea and supporting details in what they have read. (Identify purpose for reading, recall prior knowledge, and preview illustrations and headings to make predictions; interpret information from diagrams, charts, and graphs; answer literal, inferential/interpretative and critical questions.)

4.1.4 By the end of the fourth grade, students will identify, locate, and use resources to access specific information. (Use general reference materials [dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, atlas, telephone book, almanac]; use electronic resources [CD-ROM, software programs, online resources]; use library resources [card or electronic catalog]; identify and use parts of a book [title page, table of contents, glossary, index].

4.1.5 By the end of the fourth grade, students will identify and use characteristics to classify different types of texts. (Distinguish among common forms of literature such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama; identify characteristics of different types of fiction [folktales, fairytales, tall tales, realistic fiction, science fiction, historical fiction]; identify characteristics of different types of nonfiction [autobiography, biography, informational text].

4.1.6 By the end of the fourth grade, students will identify and apply knowledge of the structure, elements, and literary techniques to analyze fiction. (Identify the structure [beginning, middle, end]; identify the elements [characters, plot, setting, problem, events, solution]; identify the literary techniques [simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration, idioms, hyperbole].)

4.1.7 By the end of the fourth grade, students will identify and apply knowledge of the text structure and organizational elements to analyze nonfiction or informational text. (Identify the structure of nonfiction [question/answer, cause/effect, sequence, comparison/contrast, problem, solution, description]; identify organizational elements of nonfiction texts [headings, subheadings, italics, bold print, captions]; ask how, why, and what-if questions in interpreting nonfiction text; distinguish between fact and fiction; follow written directions.)

4.1.8 By the end of the fourth grade, students will identify similarities and differences across a variety of reading selections. (Compare and contrast reading selections across geographic regions, cultures, and time periods; compare and contrast reading selections to students‚ present-day lives.)

4.2.1 By the end of the fourth grade, students will write using standard English (conventions) for sentence structure, usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. (Identify and use correct capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and paragraph indentation; identify and use nouns, verbs, and personal pronouns.)

4.2.2 By the end of the fourth grade, students will write paragraphs/reports with focus, related ideas, and supporting details. (Use a variety of strategies to generate and organize ideas; write several paragraphs on the same topic; write compositions with a beginning, middle and end.)

4.2.3 By the end of the fourth grade, students will revise and edit written work for organization, content, word choice (vocabulary), voice, sentence fluency and standard English (conventions). (Revise to improve organization, content, word choice, voice, and sentence fluency; edit using standard English conventions; use legible cursive writing and/or a word processor when publishing written work; use established criteria to evaluate their own writing; form and explain their own standards or judgments of quality.)

4.2.4 By the end of the fourth grade, students will demonstrate the use of multiple forms to write for different audiences and purposes.  (Write descriptive and narrative compositions about experiences, stories, people, objects and events; write poems of varied forms; write letters.)

4.2.5 By the end of the fourth grade, students will demonstrate the use of self-generated questions, note taking, and summarizing while learning. (Generate questions in exploration of a topic; record important ideas from information provided by others; use summarization methods including outlining and webbing.)

4.3.1 By the end of the fourth grade, students will participate in group discussions by asking questions and contributing information and ideas. (Contribute information and ask questions relevant to the topic discussed; use subject-related vocabulary in discussions; provide accurate directions; stay on topic or create appropriate transitions to new topics; gain the floor in appropriate ways.)

4.3.2 By the end of the fourth grade, students will deliver organized oral presentations using complete sentences, clear enunciation, adequate volume, and eye contact.  (Give oral presentations of prose and poetry with fluency and expression)

4.4.1 By the end of the fourth grade, students will identify information gained and complete tasks through listening. (Listen to and follow multi-step oral directions; use active listening, showing consideration of others‚ contributions to discussions)

This site is using the Slab-Red 1.0 theme.