Fourth grade students will justify their thinking acquired through reading; gain meaning of new vocabulary through word analysis and context; express their ideas in a persuasive essay; and summarize an oral presentation.
LA.4:1 Word Study
Students will use a combination of word analysis and vocabulary strategies to identify grade appropriate words and their meanings.
LA.4:2 Comprehension
Students will use evidence in text to generate and confirm or reject predictions.
LA.4:3 Comprehension
Students will apply self-monitoring techniques to adjust rate and utilize various resources according to purposes and materials.
LA.4:4 Comprehension
Students will justify higher-level thinking gained through the use of comprehension strategies and skills to understand text.
LA.4:5 Comprehension
Students will apply information obtained from text to create simple tables, maps, and charts.
LA.4:6 Literature
Students will discuss and respond to a variety of literature and read functional text.
LA.4:7 Conventions
Students will edit written material for proper grammar and conventions.
LA.4:8 Writing Process
Students will use the writing process to develop a cohesive essay appropriate for purpose and audience.
LA.4:9 Writing Purpose
Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences with a focus on persuasive writing.
LA.4:10 Listening
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the content of formal and informal presentations.
LA.4:11 Speaking
Students will give oral presentations from notes or a graphic organizer.
LA.4:12 Speaking
Students will respond appropriately to resolve conflict.
LA.4:13 Information Literacy
Students will formulate questions for a defined research focus, and use a variety of credible sources to locate information and arrange in an orderly manner.