1. 4TH Grade ELA Standards

2. Literature standards

3. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says and when drawing inferences from the text

4. Determine a theme
Means
The Message

5. Acceptance – characters respect and accept others
Courage – characters overcome fear or risk
Perseverance – characters never give up
Loyalty – characters trust each other and never turn their backs on their friends
Cooperation – characters work together to solve a problem or achieve a goal
Compassion – characters want to help suffering people feel better
Honesty – characters find out it is best to tell the truth
Kindness – characters are considerate of others
Common themes in books

6. summarize the text

7. Describe a Character, Setting or Event

8. Determine the meaning of words and phrases used in a text

9. Explain differences between poems, drama , and prose

10. Compare and contrast points of view from which stories are narrated

11. Make connections between the text and a visual presentation of the text.

12. Identify where a visual or oral presentation of a texts reflects descriptions in the text

13. Compare and contrast similar themes and topics and patterns of events in texts.

14. Read and comprehend literature

15. Informational text

16. Refer to details and examples when explaining a text.

17. Draw inferences from the text.

18. Determine the main idea and explain how it is supported

19. Summarize the Text

20. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific or technical text

21. Determine the meaning of specific words or phrases in a text

22. Describe the structure of events, ideas, concepts or information in a text

23. Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic.

24. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively and explain how the information contributes to an understating the text

25. Explain how an author uses reason and evidence to support particular points in a text

26. Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject

27. Read and comprehend informational texts

28. Foundational skills

29. Apply phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words

30. Use knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns to read unfamiliar words.

31. Read with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension

32. Read with purpose and understanding

33. Read prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on readings

34. Use context to confirm correct word recognition and understanding

35. Writing standards

36. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts supporting a point of view

37. Introduce a topic or a text clearly, state an opinion and create organizational structure grouped to support the writers purpose.

38. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details

39. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases

40. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented

41. Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information

42. Introduce a topic clearly.

43. Group related information in paragraphs and sections, include headings.

44. Develop topics with facts, definition, concrete details, quotes or other information related to topic.

45. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases

46. Use precise language and vocabulary to explain a topic

47. Provide a concluding statement

48. Write narratives to develop experiences or events using technique, details, and event sequence

49. Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and or characters

50. Organize an event that unfolds naturally.

51. Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events and the character response to the situation.

52. Use transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.

53. Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events.

54. Provide as conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events

55. Provide purpose for clear writing

56. With support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising and editing

57. Use technology to produce and publish writing and to interact with others.

58. Type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.

59. Conduct short research projects

60. Recall relevant information from experiences

61. Take notes and categorize information and provide a list of sources

62. Draw evidence from text to support analysis, reflection and research.

63. Apply reading standards to literature and informational texts

64. Write routinely over various time frames.

65. Language standards

66. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

67. Use relative pronouns and adverbs

68. Form and use the progressive verb tenses.

69. Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions.

70. Order adjectives within sentences according to convectional patterns

71. Form and use prepositional phrases

72. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting fragments and run-ons

73. Correctly use frequently confused words

74. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation and spelling when writing.

75. Use correct spelling and capitalization

76. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

77. Use a comma before a coordination conjunction

78. Spell grade level words correctly.

79. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

80. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas

81. Choose punctuation for effect.

82. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English and situations where informal English is appropriate.

83. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases.

84. Use context clues to determine the meaning of a word or a phrase.

85. Use common affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word

86. Consult reference materials bother print and digital to find the pronunciation and determine the meaning of key words and phrases.

87. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning.

88. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context..

89. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

90. Demonstrate understandings of words by relating them to their opposites and to words with similar but not identical meanings.

91. Use words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being and that are basic to a particular topic.