Fourth Grade

READING
4.1  Decoding Longer Words:  The student applies strategies to solve word problems by using largest chunks known, using letters and sounds, and confirming by rereading.
4.1.1  STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
a.  Reads base words with inflectional endings –er, –est , -ed, -y, -ly, -ing
b.  Forms new words by adding the suffixes  –er, –est , -ed, -y, -ly, -ing to  base words
c.  Identifies syllables within words
d.  Reads three syllable words
e.  Reads and forms new words with roots--tele, rupt, sign, spect, graph, and tract
f.  Reads contractions and identifies their meanings
g. Reads and identifies meaning of words with suffixes –er , -or,–ist , -able, –ible, –ful, –less, -ment, -ly, -ness, -ion
h. Reads possessive nouns
i. Identifies and reads compound words
j. Reads and identifies meaning of words with prefixes  re-, mis-, ex-, pre-, con-, com-, dis-, un-, re-
4.1.2 PHONICS
a.  Reads words that have unusual spellings (mosaic, oxygen)
b. Phonetic Analysis:  Reads and spells words and syllables using knowledge of common and irregular vowel and consonant patterns and using syllable patterns (VCCV, VCV)  
4.2  Vocabulary:  The student expands vocabulary knowledge by building sight vocabulary and using word meaning strategies--finding meaning in the word, in context, and in the dictionary and thesaurus.
4.2.1  Homophones
4.2.2  Multiple Meanings:  Uses context to choose the correct definition for a word in a sentence
4.2.3  Antonyms
4.2.4  Context:  Uses context to determine word meanings and select correct  meaning from multiple meanings
4.2.5  Synonyms:  Identifies synonyms and uses context to select appropriate word from a synonym pair
4.2.6  Word Families (Base words and endings):  Identifies words that belong to a word family
4.2.7  Identifies words that have positive and negative connotations
4.2.8  Analogies  
a.   Identifies the relationship between pairs of words and analogies
b.  Learns and uses strategies to solve analogies
4.2.9  Uses the dictionary and thesaurus to identify word meaning and  pronunciation
4.3  Oral Reading Fluency:  The student reads grade level text with 94% accuracy or better using expression, phrasing, and a rate of 112 - 145 words per minute.
4.4  Comprehension Strategies:  The student actively selects strategies before, during, and after reading to achieve reading proficiency.
4.4.1  Using Prior Knowledge--Makes connections between personal experiences, world knowledge, knowledge of text elements, the author’s style, and other related texts to deepen meaning
4.4.2  Predict/Infer--Actively predicts and infers while reading and confirms or revises predictions as the author’s meaning unfolds
a.  Makes inferences from textual clues to identify an author’s feelings, attitude, and purpose
b.  Makes inferences from story details
c.  Predicts possible story events as a tool to focus on sequence
d.  Uses inferences to predict what will happen next to a character, as a tool to better understand the character, and to assist in further predictions about how character will act in another situation
e.  Predicts events by using knowledge of cause and effect
4.4.3  Monitor/Clarify--Monitors for understanding and clarifies using fix-up strategies
a.  Monitors and clarifies while following written directions
b.  Monitors for clarity in following the elements of narrative text
c.  Monitors for clarity in following elements of expository text
d.  Monitors to determine the relationship among the topic, main idea, and supporting details
4.4.4  Question--Formulates questions that demonstrate understanding of details, important ideas, and author’s viewpoint about the topic
a.  Questions story content as a tool to better categorize and classify details
b.  Asks questions to monitor comprehension and make more advanced comparisons
c.  Uses plot, setting, and character to ask questions about the story’s content
d.  Uses graphic organizers to ask questions about expository text
4.4.5  Summarize--Summarizes to demonstrate understanding of main events and ideas
a.  Summarizes events used to draw conclusions or make generalizations
b.  Summarizes to emphasize how character, plot and setting interact
c.  Summarizes to emphasize the order of events
4.4.6  Evaluate--Evaluates what is read to form an opinion about a selection
a.  Uses knowledge of fantasy and reality in a story to evaluate how well the author tells the story  
b.  Evaluates how effectively an author allows the reader to understand characters
c.  Analyzes fact and opinion statements to evaluate the author’s point of view  
d.  Makes judgments about characters and events based on perception of appropriate responses
4.5  Comprehension Skills:  The student applies literal, inferential, and critical thinking to construct meaning.
4.6  Wide Range Reading:  The student flexibly applies skills and strategies while reading both narrative and expository text for pleasure, learning, and analysis.
4.6.1  Genre Studies:  Uses knowledge of genre to seek information or enhance enjoyment of reading
a.  Identifies elements of biography, newspaper articles, realistic fiction and song lyrics
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b.  Identifies elements of fairy tales, fantasy, and tall tales
c.  Identifies elements of expository non-fiction and realistic fiction
d.  Recognizes and identifies the specific elements of a genre; compares   and contrasts multiple selections in focus studies such as mysteries, plays, poetry, and pourquoi tales
e.  Identifies elements of procedural and real-life text
4.6.2 Content Area Reading:  Uses knowledge of the text elements of expository texts to learn new information
a.  Identifies and uses parts of a book:  title page, table of contents, glossary, index, and copyright
b.  Identifies organization elements of non-fiction text:  headings, subheadings, italics, bold print, and captions
c.  Identifies expository text structures of main idea/details, cause/effect, compare/contrast,  and description
4.6.3 Personal Reading:  Reads a variety of materials for pleasure and information
a.  Develops a plan for reading a wide range of materials
b.  Selects materials appropriate for interest, purpose, and reading level
c.  Chooses to read daily as a part of independent literacy time
d.  Maintains a reading journal to respond with questions and reflections
4.7  Exploration/Inquiry:  The student uses information and study skills to research personal questions, interests, and real-world contexts.
4.7.1  Identifies and narrows topic or problem for research
4.7.2  Identifies a broad range of sources to find information
a.  Uses a variety of resources to locate and retrieve information:  print and electronic dictionary, thesaurus, timeline and schedule, tables and charts, print and electronic encyclopedia, periodicals, almanac, atlas, newspaper, and internet
b.  Establishes standards for evaluating information sources and applies standards while researching a specific question
c.  Applies knowledge of media center organization and procedures including use of electronic catalog
4.7.3  Uses steps to skim and scan to locate information within sources
4.7.4  Records information using paraphrased notes, graphic organizers (including SQRRR and KWL), and outlining skills
4.7.5  Demonstrates ability to synthesize information from various sources

WRITING
4.8  Writing Composition:  The student uses writing to communicate, to reflect, and to learn.
4.8.1  Uses the writing process:  prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing
4.8.2  Uses prescribed criteria from a scoring guide to revise and evaluate compositions
4.8.3  Writes for a variety of purposes:  Personal narrative, description, story, persuasive essay, personal essay, and research report
4.8.4  Demonstrates proficiency in writing in the focus mode:  Personal Narrative
4.8.5  Expresses ideas clearly with supporting details (Ideas)
4.8.6  Writes well organized compositions, in paragraph form, with transitions and beginning, middle and end (Organization)
4.8.7  Expresses ideas in a personal, interesting, and original manner (Voice)
4.8.8  Chooses a variety of words, appropriate to the topic (Word Choice)
4.9  Writing Conventions:  The student uses conventional grammar, usage, and mechanics to improve writing.
4.9.1  Writes ideas and sentences of varied length and structure (Sentence Fluency)
a.  Identifies four kinds of sentences
b.  Combines subjects and predicates
c.  Combines simple sentences into compound sentences; using pronouns, possessives pronouns, appositives, and phrases
d.  Identifies and corrects run-on sentences and sentence fragments
4.9.2  Uses correct grammar in writing
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a.  Proofreads and corrects sentences for grammar errors
b.  Identifies and correctly uses nouns:  common/proper, singular/ plural, and possessive
c.  Identifies and correctly uses verbs:  action, helping, tenses, and irregular
d.  Identifies and correctly uses adjectives
e.  Identifies and uses subject, object, and possessive pronouns
f.  Identifies and correctly uses adverbs
g.  Identifies and correctly uses prepositions and prepositional phrases
4.9.3   Uses correct punctuation in writing
a.  Proofreads and corrects sentences for punctuation
b.  Identifies and uses commas in introductory phrases, compound sentences, in dates and places, and in a series
c.  Identifies and uses apostrophes and quotation marks
4.9.4  Uses correct capitalization in writing
a.  Proofreads and corrects sentences for capitalization    
b.  Identifies and uses capitalization for first word of sentence and proper nouns
4.10  Spelling:  The student uses spelling strategies to learn accurate spelling of words  in spelling lists and in writing.
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SPELLING PRACTICE
4.10.1  Proofreads and corrects sentences for spelling errors
4.10.2  Identifies most commonly misspelled words and uses on-going,  repeated practice to help remember correct spelling
4.10.3  Applies spelling patterns to make generalizations for spelling additional words
4.11  Handwriting:  The student is able to write legibly and with fluency.
4.11.1  Applies appropriate paper and pencil position skills, cursive spacing and alignment
4.11.2  Applies skills of legible manuscript handwriting
4.11.3  Applies cursive letter formations and joining skills for legible, fluent cursive handwriting

SPEAKING AND LISTENING
4.12  Interpersonal Communication: The student communicates in small group discussions, group work, and collaborative projects.
4.12.1  Follows guidelines to participate in class discussions, make introductions, leave telephone messages, hold conversations, and discuss books
4.12.2  Participates in group conversations using appropriate sentence structure, voice level, and eye contact
4.12.3  Expresses ideas clearly and concisely while taking turns and staying on topic
4.12.4  Asks questions to obtain information and answers questions effectively
4.13  Presentations:  The student speaks before a group to express or defend an opinion, present information, give directions, tell a story, or share a book.
4.13.1  Follows guidelines in a variety of activities such as giving oral directions, delivering story telling performances, presenting a reader’s theatre performance, presenting oral reports, making oral announcements, dramatizing a story, presenting a persuasive speech, presenting an oral book report, and participating in a class debate
4.13.2  Delivers organized oral presentations using complete sentences, correct pronunciation and grammar, clear enunciation, adequate volume, appropriate pacing, and eye contact
4.14  Active Listening:  The student shows active listening skills in assorted formal and informal settings and for a variety of purposes.
4.14.1  Establishes different purposes for listening and identifies how intent affects listening  
4.14.2  Listens effectively to follow directions, to take a message, to analyze and evaluate, to comprehend material, and to communicate
4.14.3  Demonstrates appropriate listening behaviors, showing consideration for the speaker and the contributions of others  
4.14.4  Follows guidelines for conversation, for holding a discussion, for listening to oral reports, and for listening to directions  
4.14.5  Listens with understanding to learn
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