Language Arts
Grade level: 4th grade
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Phonics/Decoding Skills |
Short vowels; alphabetizing; phonics/decoding strategy; consonant clusters and digraphs; CVC and CVCe patterns; long vowels; vowel pairs; r-controlled words; possessives; contractions; compound words; syllabication patterns; affixes; stressed and unstressed syllables; three-syllable words; word roots |
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Comprehension Skills |
Distinguish between fantasy/realism; compare/contrast; predict outcomes; understand sequence of events; recognize story structure; determine cause and effect; determine text organization; draw conclusions; categorize and classify; note important details; recognize main idea, topic, and supporting details; follow directions both oral and written; make inferences; make judgments; solve problems/make decisions; make generalizations; understand genres; recognize author’s viewpoint; recognize fact and opinion; visualize |
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Comprehension Strategies |
Predict/infer; summarize; phonics/decoding; evaluate; question; monitor/clarify |
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Reading Fluency |
Read fluently at appropriate rate |
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Information and Study Skills |
Use a dictionary/glossary; use the library; use graphic organizers; use multimedia resources; interview; read/use graphic aids including charts, tables, graphs, schedules, time lines, diagrams, maps, and calendars; follow directions; locate/use parts of a book; use print references; take notes; use newspapers/magazines; KWL/SQRR/SQP3R; skim/scan; use electronic resources; outline; adjust reading rate; paraphrase and synthesize; select and evaluate sources |
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Test-Taking Skills |
Answering multiple-choice items; completing fill-in-the-blank items; writing an answer to a question; writing a personal response; answering vocabulary items; writing an opinion essay |
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Spelling |
Recognize sound and letter patterns; understand word structure; correctly spell words frequently misspelled |
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Vocabulary |
Recognize and read high frequency words; vocabulary expansion; content-area words; alphabetical order; antonyms; synonyms; homophones; multiple-meaning words; compound words; use a dictionary, glossary, and a thesaurus; word families; use context; make analogies; word histories/connotations; understand idioms |
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Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics |
Punctuation; capitalization; complete sentences; types of sentences; subjects and predicates; nouns; plurals; verbs; possessives; subject-verb agreement; irregular verbs; adjectives; comparisons; pronouns; adverbs; prepositions/prepositional phrases; conjunctions |
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Writing Process |
Independent writing; use the five-step writing process |
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Writing Skills |
Read as a writer; use technology; writer’s craft skills |
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Prewriting Skills |
Choose a topic; organize and plan; use graphic organizers; discuss; consider audience and purpose; take notes |
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Drafting Skills |
Write a good beginning, middle, and end; organize ideas in logical order; use details, facts, and examples; state topic/purpose; find/evaluate information; use voice |
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Revision Skills |
Tell more; elaborate/expand sentences with details; use exact words; self-assessment; perform sentence combining; conference; focus on purpose, audience, and organization; delete |
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Proofreading Skills |
Capitalize/punctuate; use complete sentences; spell accurately; use correct grammar and usage |
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Modes of Writing |
Write in a journal; write in a letter; write a story; descriptive writing; write instructions/directions; write in a variety of forms; write a personal narrative; write a research report; use persuasive writing; expository writing; write a personal essay |
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Traits of Writing |
Ideas; organization; word choice; conventions; voice; sentence fluency; presentation |
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Listen/Speaking/Viewing |
Compare information; listen for comprehension; retell/summarize/report; listen for information; listen to and read poetry aloud; participate in group discussion/conversations; tell a story/retell a story; listen to a story; give and follow directions; view illustrations; view/evaluate media, information, and art; dramatize; visualize; use nonverbal cues; participate in a reader’s theatre/choral reading; deliver a presentation/speech/report; resolve a conflict/problem; explain a process; hold a debate; plan a multi-media presentation |