ENGLISH - Grade 4 Standards Met by Nature Net Sites
A.4.1 Use effective reading strategies to achieve their purposes in reading
Use a variety of strategies and word recognition skills, including rereading, finding context clues, applying knowledge of letter-sound relationships, and analyzing word structures
Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words in the context of a passage by examining known words, phrases, and structures
Demonstrate phonemic awareness by using letter/sound relationships as aids to pronouncing and understanding unfamiliar words and text
Comprehend reading by using strategies such as activating prior knowledge, establishing purpose, self-correcting, self-monitoring, rereading, making predictions, finding context clues, developing visual images, applying knowledge of text structures, and adjusting reading rate according to purpose and difficulty
Read aloud with age-appropriate fluency, accuracy, and expression
Discern how written texts and accompanying illustrations connect to convey meaning
Identify and use organizational features of texts, such as headings, paragraphs, and format, to improve understanding
Identify a purpose for reading, such as gaining information, learning about a viewpoint, or appreciating literature
[ALF¨, ALNC*+, BHNC+, CM*+, ICF+, MKE*, OBG*]
A.4.2 Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature
Recognize and recall elements and details of story structure, such as sequence of events, character, plot, and setting, in order to reflect on meaning
Draw upon a reservoir of reading materials, including fairy tales, fables, and narratives from the United States and cultures worldwide, to understand plots, make predictions, and relate reading to prior knowledge and experience
Summarize ideas drawn from stories, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, interpreting events and ideas, and connecting different works to each other and to real-life experiences
Extend the literal meaning of a text by making inferences, and evaluate the significance and validity of texts in light of prior knowledge and experience
[ALF¨, ALNC*+, BHNC+, ICF+, MKE*, UWA+]
A.4.3 Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand human experience
Demonstrate the ability to integrate general knowledge about the world and familiarity with literary and nonliterary texts when reflecting upon lifes experiences
Identify and summarize main ideas and key points from literature, informational texts, and other print and nonprint sources
Distinguish fiction from nonfiction, realistic fiction from fantasy, biography from autobiography, and poetry from prose
Select a variety of materials to read for discovery, appreciation, and enjoyment, summarize the readings, and connect them to prior knowledge and experience
[ALF¨, ALNC*+, BHNC+, ICF+, UWA+]
A.4.4 Read to acquire information
Summarize key details of informational texts, connecting new information to prior knowledge
Identify a topic of interest and seek information about it by investigating available text resources
[ALF¨, ALNC, BHNC+, CM*+, ICF+, MKE*, OBG+, UWA+
B.4.1 Create or produce writing to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes
Write nonfiction and technical pieces (summaries, messages, informational essays, basic directions, instructions, simple reports) that convey essential details and facts and provide accurate representations of events and sequences
Write expressive pieces in response to reading, viewing, and life experiences (narratives, reflections, and letters) employing descriptive detail and a personal voice
Write creative pieces (poetry, fiction, and plays) employing basic aesthetic principles appropriate to each genre
Write in a variety of situations (timed and untimed, at school and at home) and adapt strategies, such as revision and the use of reference materials, to the situation
Use a variety of writing technologies, including pen and paper as well as computers
Write for a variety of readers, including peers, teachers, and other adults, adapting content, style, and structure to audience and situation
[ALF¨, ALNC*, BHNC+, CM*+, ICF+, MKE*, UWA+]
B.4.2 Plan, revise, edit, and publish clear and effective writing
Produce multiple drafts, including finished pieces, that demonstrate the capacity to generate, focus, and organize ideas and to revise the language, organization, and content of successive drafts in order to fulfill a specific purpose for communicating with a specific audience
Explain the extent and reasons for revision in conference with a teacher
Given a writing assignment to be completed in a limited amount of time, produce a well developed, well organized, and effective response in correct English and an appropriate voice
[MKE*]
B.4.3 Understand the function of various forms, structures, and punctuation marks of standard American English and use them appropriately in written communications
Understand and use parts of speech effectively, including nouns, pronouns, and adjectives
Use adverbials effectively, including words and phrases
Employ principles of agreement related to number, gender, and case
Capitalize proper nouns, titles, and initial words of sentences
Use punctuation marks and conjunctions, as appropriate, to separate sentences and connect independent clauses
Use commas correctly to punctuate appositives and lists
Spell frequently used words correctly
Use word order and punctuation marks to distinguish statements, questions, exclamations, and commands
[ICF+, MKE+]
C.4.1 Orally communicate information, opinions, and ideas effectively to different audiences for a variety of purposes
Identify and discuss criteria for effective oral presentations, including such factors as eye contact, projection, tone, volume, rate, and articulation
Read aloud effectively from previously-read material
Speaking from notes or a brief outline, communicate precise information and accurate instructions in clearly organized and sequenced detail
Present autobiographical or fictional stories that recount events effectively to large and small audiences
Participate in group readings, such as choral, echo, and shadow reading
Perform dramatic readings and presentations
Distinguish between fact and opinion and provide evidence to support opinions
[ALNC*, BHNC*, CM+, ICF+, JSF*, MKE*, OBG+, OWP*, UWA+]
C.4.2 Listen to and comprehend oral communications
Follow basic directions
Identify and summarize key points of a story or discussion
Retell stories and reports of events in proper sequence
Follow sequence in plot and character development, predict outcomes, and draw conclusions
Recall the content of stories after hearing them, relate the content to prior knowledge, and answer various types of factual and interpretive questions about the stories
Distinguish fact from fantasy and fact from opinion
Understand increasingly complex sentence structures
Understand a variety of word structures and forms, such as affixes, roots, homonyms, antonyms, synonyms, and word analogies
[ALF¨, ALNC+, BHNC, CM+, ICF+, JSF*, MKE*, OBG, OWP*, UWA¨]
C.4.3 Participate effectively in discussion
Volunteer relevant information, ask relevant questions, and answer questions directly
Use appropriate eye contact and other nonverbal cues
Use appropriate strategies to keep a discussion going
Reflect on the ideas and opinions of others and respond thoughtfully
Ask for clarification and explanation of unfamiliar words and ideas
Summarize information conveyed through discussion
[ALF¨, ALNC, BHNC, CM*+, ICF+, JSF*, MKE*, OBG, OWP*, UWA¨]
D.4.1 Develop their vocabulary and ability to use words, phrases, idioms, and various grammatical structures as a means of improving communication
Consult dictionaries, thesauruses, and other resources to find and compare definitions, choose among synonyms, and spell words correctly
Use their knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes to interpret and convey the meaning of words
Identify common figures of speech and use them appropriately
[ALNC*, CM*+, ICF+, JSF, MKE*, OBG+, OWP]
D.4.2 Recognize and interpret various uses and adaptations of language in social, cultural, regional, and professional situations, and learn to be flexible and responsive in their use of English
Identify various styles and purposes of oral and written language and learn to communicate effectively in commonly occurring situations
Describe and give examples of variations in American English that appear in different social, cultural, regional, and professional environments
[BHNC*, CM*+, ICF+, MKE]
E.4.1 Use computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information
Operate common computer hardware and software
Use basic word-processing, graphics, and drawing programs
Create, store, and retrieve electronic files
Access information using electronic reference resources, such as library catalogs, encyclopedias, almanacs, and indexes
Generate, send, and retrieve electronic messages
[ICF+, MKE+]
E.4.2 Make informed judgments about media and products
Identify the intent or appeal behind products and messages promoted via media
Recognize basic propaganda techniques
Identify images and symbols central to particular messages
E.4.3 Create media products appropriate to audience and purpose
Write news articles appropriate for familiar media
Create simple advertising messages and graphics appropriate for familiar media
Prepare, perform, and tape simple radio and television scripts
Prepare and perform school announcements and program scripts
[CM*+, MKE*]
E.4.4 Demonstrate a working knowledge of media production and distribution
Make distinctions between messages presented on radio, television, and in print
Recognize how messages are adjusted for different audiences
Identify sales approaches and techniques aimed at children
[CM¨]
E.4.5 Analyze and edit media work as appropriate to audience and purpose
Generate and edit media work as appropriate to audience and purpose, sequencing the presentation effectively and adding or deleting information as necessary to achieve desired effects
Provide feedback to (and receive it from) peers about the content, organization, and overall effect of media work
[CM*+]
F.4.1 Conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate their findings
Propose research by formulating initial questions, narrowing the focus of a topic, identifying prior knowledge, and developing a basic plan for gathering information
Conduct research by identifying, locating, exploring, and effectively using multiple sources of information appropriate to the inquiry, including print, nonprint, and electronic sources
Recognize, record, organize, and acknowledge information pertinent to a project, accurately blending discoveries into answers
Present the results of inquiry, reporting and commenting on the substance and process of learning, orally and in writing, using appropriate visual aids
[ALF¨, ALNC*+, BHNC*, CM*+, ICF+, JSF*, MKE+, OBG+, OWP*, UWA+]