Grade 4 ELA Idaho Standards

Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar grade-appropriate multisyllabic words (e.g., depart, beneficial, recycle) in context and out of context.

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

Recognize subject-predicate relationship in sentences.

Use principal modals to convey various conditions (e.g., can, may, must).

Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns.

Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs.

Form and use prepositional phrases.

Correctly use frequently confused common words (e.g., to/too/two).

Ensure subject-verb agreement.

Produce complete sentences; recognize and correct inappropriate fragments and run-ons.

Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Demonstrate command of the conventions of English punctuation and capitalization when writing and reading aloud to create meaning.

Commas in a series.

Quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

Use correct capitalization.

Spell grade level words correctly, including commonly confused words (e.g., there/their/they're).

Engage in collaborative discussions about grade-level topics and texts with peers by carrying out assigned roles; making comments that build on and link to others' remarks; clarifying or following up on information; and reviewing key ideas expressed and explaining one's understanding.

Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud, or information presented in diverse media (audio, visual, and quantitative).

Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points being made.

Report orally on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.

Evaluate whether a digital source is factual or opinion-based by considering its use of evidence and whose point-of-view is represented or missing.

Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, or interactive elements) on Web pages.

Independently and proficiently read and comprehend texts representing a balance of genres, cultures, and perspectives that exhibit complexity at the lower end of the grades 4–5 band.

Regularly engage in a volume of reading, independently, with peers, or with modest support related to the topics and themes being studied to build knowledge and vocabulary.

Refer to details and examples in grade-level texts when explaining what texts say explicitly and when drawing inferences from texts.

Read grade-level text with accuracy, automaticity, appropriate rate, and expression in successive readings to support comprehension.

Use evidence from literature to demonstrate understanding of grade-level texts.

Determine the central themes in stories (including myths and legends), poems, and plays and explain how they are supported by key details.

Describe a character, setting, or event in depth in stories and plays, drawing on specific details in the texts (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

Explain the overall structures of stories, plays, and poems and how each successive part builds on earlier sections.

Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Use evidence from nonfiction works to demonstrate understanding of grade-level texts.

Determine the central ideas of texts and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize texts.

Explain events, procedures, steps, ideas, or concepts found in historical, scientific, or technical texts, including what happened and why.

Explain the overall structure of informational texts (e.g., description, sequence, comparison, problem-solution, cause-effect) and how each successive part builds on earlier sections.

Explain how authors use evidence and reasons to support specific points in texts.

Combine information from two texts on the same topic, noting important similarities and differences in focus and the information provided.

Conduct short research tasks to take some action or share findings orally or in writing by identifying what information is needed to answer a research question, using text features and search tools to gather relevant information efficiently; and taking notes, categorizing that information, and providing a list of sources.

Read a series of texts organized around a variety of conceptually related topics to build knowledge about the world. (These texts should be at a range of complexity levels so students can read the texts independently, with peers, or with modest support.)

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies:

Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as clues to the meaning of words or phrases.

Use common Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of words (e.g., thermometer, thermos, thermostat).

Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), print or digital, to find the pronunciation and clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

Determine how words and phrases provide meaning and nuance to grade-level texts:

Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms, adages, and proverbs in context.

Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe subtle differences (e.g., shook, trembled, wavered, quivered).

Acquire and use accurately general academic and content-specific words and phrases occurring in grade-level reading and content, including those that signal precise actions or states of being (e.g., frustrated, puzzled, stammered) and vocabulary essential to a particular topic (e.g., heroes, villains, quest, fate when discussing myths). Use these words in discussions and writing.

Develop flexibility in writing by routinely engaging in the production of shorter and longer pieces for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. This could include, among others, summaries, reflections, descriptions, letters, and poetry, etc.

Write arguments that introduce the topic; express a clear opinion supported with facts, details and reasons; and provide a concluding statement or section.

Write informational texts that introduce the topic; develop the focus with facts, details or other information; and provide a concluding statement or section.

Write personal or fictional narratives that organize the writing around a central problem, conflict, or experience; use descriptions or dialogue to develop the characters or event(s); and provide a sense of closure.

Organize related information together in paragraphs using precise language and linking words and phrases to connect details and ideas.

With support from adults and peers, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing should demonstrate command of grade-level Grammar and Conventions.)

Write legibly and fluently in cursive by hand, forming letters and words that can be easily read by others.

Use technology to produce and publish writing, demonstrating sufficient command of keyboarding skills.

Inquiry Process to Build, Present, and Use Knowledge

Oral and Digital Communications Strand

Volume of Reading to Build Knowledge

Deep Reading on Topics to Build Knowledge

Research Strand

Reading Fluency

Writing Strand

Nonfiction Text

Vocabulary Development

Word Building

Grammar and Usage

Digital Communications

Mechanics

Textual Evidence

Range of Writing

Grammar and Conventions

Text Complexity

Phonics and Decoding

Academic Vocabulary

Handwriting and Keyboarding

Reading Comprehension

Oral Communications

Foundational Reading

Literature

Follow Oral Directions

Understand Social and Academic Conversations

Understand Main Idea of Information Presented Orally

Ask and Answer Questions

Communicate Information Orally

Plan Oral Presentations

Deliver Oral Presentations

Use Text Features to Locate Information

Use Graphic Features to Support Understanding of Text

Decode Words Using Phonological Awareness Skills

Decode Words Using Knowledge of Syllables

Decode and Determine Meaning of Words Using Knowledge of Word Parts

Identify and Use Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, and Words with Multiple Meanings

Read With Fluency

Follow Written Directions

Describe Main Idea in Text

Draw Conclusions Based on Text

Describe Characters, Settings, and Plots

Plan, Write, Revise, and Edit a Draft

Write Narratives

Write Reports

Spell Words Correctly

Write a Variety of Sentence Types

Apply Capitalization and Punctuation Rules

Use Grammatical Forms

Identify orally the main characters and basic sequence of events in simple stories read aloud with visuals.

Decode most grade-level multisyllabic words using knowledge of syllable types and patterns.

Demonstrate comprehension of academic discussions on concrete and abstract topics.

Identify and apply grade-level capitalization and punctuation rules with few errors.

Ask and answer very simple questions using words or phrases.

Organize oral presentations that maintain a clear focus; use expanded word choice and sentence structure.

Describe detailed aspects of characters, setting, and plot in stories at grade level.

Identify and apply basic capitalization and punctuation rules for proper nouns and very simple sentences.

Describe main ideas and supporting details of information presented orally at grade level.

Follow multi-step oral directions.

Organize simple oral presentations that maintain a clear focus.

Apply the writing process to: organize ideas and select an appropriate format; write a draft and revise for meaning and clarity; and use a grade-level editing checklist.

Speaking Applications

Demonstrate comprehension of academic discussions on mostly concrete topics.

Identify orally facts in brief text read with support and retell facts in logical order.

Draw conclusions based on text with visuals at independent reading level, and locate some evidence in the text.

Identify the main idea and a few supporting details in brief, simple stories and information presented orally with visual support.

Identify and apply increasingly complex capitalization and punctuation rules.

Follow simple multi-step oral directions.

Use text features to locate information in familiar and some unfamiliar print formats at grade level.

Use knowledge of vowel digraphs, diphthongs, and r-controlled letter-sound association to read new words.

Decode simple, familiar words.

Identify and use common synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and words with multiple meanings at independent reading level.

Deliver narrative and informative oral presentations that maintain a focus on key events or ideas with some supporting details.

Identify main ideas in text at independent reading level and retell important information from the text.

Copy high-frequency words and use inventive spelling for some words.

Describe the main idea and most supporting details of information presented orally near grade level.

Use text features to locate information in various print formats at grade level.

Use basic text features (e.g., bold print, paragraphing) to locate information in familiar print formats.

Deliver narrative and informative oral presentations that maintain a clear focus on important events or ideas with supporting details.

Read simple sentences with familiar vocabulary with fluency and accuracy appropriate to reading level.

Decode and determine meaning of words using knowledge of common base words and a few simple prefixes and suffixes.

Decode words of two to four syllables at independent reading level using knowledge of syllable types and patterns.

Decode and determine meaning of most words using knowledge of common roots, prefixes, and suffixes near grade level.

Identify first, middle, and last sounds in a single-syllable word.

Listening

Match vowel and consonant sounds to all letters.

Identify orally the main characters, setting, and sequence of events, after reading simple stories with visuals and other support.

Complete a graphic organizer on a familiar topic that follows a logical sequence of events.

Spell correctly one-syllable words with blends, contractions, and compounds, and use reference tools to correct errors.

Speaking

Write short narratives that have a beginning, middle, and end, using increasingly complex sentences.

Organize a central idea and some supporting details; write a brief paragraph and revise for meaning; and use a simple editing checklist of basic rules.

Identify common, simple antonym pairs (e.g., hot/cold).

Spell many one-syllable, high-frequency words correctly.

Demonstrate comprehension of brief, very simple social conversations on familiar topics with contextual support.

Identify and use grade-level grammatical forms (e.g., verb tense, pronouns, adjectives) with some errors.

Complete a graphic organizer to show ideas for a narrative; write a series of short sentences; and use a simple editing checklist of very basic rules with support.

Follow simple two-step written directions.

Describe detailed aspects of characters, setting, and plot in stories near grade level.

Demonstrate comprehension of simple social conversations on mostly familiar topics with contextual support.

Identify common, simple antonyms and synonyms.

Determine the number of syllables in familiar one- to three-syllable spoken words.

Write full-length narratives about specific events or situations including some precise details.

Identify letters of the alphabet, words, numerals, and parts of a book (e.g., cover, title).

Identify main ideas and summarize information in grade-level text.

Retell experiences or familiar stories in response to prompts; use words, phrases, and props.

Identify and use synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and words with multiple meanings at grade level.

Consistently spell grade-appropriate words correctly, and independently use reference tools to correct spelling.

Follow written directions represented by signs, symbols, and one or two words.

Use familiar graphic features to find information and support understanding of text at independent reading level.

Write reports that include a main idea and supporting details, using detailed sentences.

Identify and use subject-verb agreement and basic verb tenses in simple sentences.

Follow some simple multi-step written directions.

Express basic needs using simple words or phrases.

Follow simple multi-step written directions.

Read text at independent reading level with fluency and accuracy appropriate to reading level.

Use familiar graphic features (e.g., illustrations, charts) to support understanding of written words and phrases.

Writing

Follow simple two-step oral directions.

Writing Process

Express basic needs and feelings using phrases and simple sentences.

Identify and use subject-verb-object order in very simple sentences.

Read grade-level text with fluency and accuracy at grade level.

Use familiar graphic features (e.g., diagrams, maps) to support understanding of brief, simple text.

Use familiar and some newly learned graphic features to find information and support understanding of most grade-level text.

Identify main ideas and summarize important information in text near grade-level.

Write short narratives with a beginning, middle, and end, using detailed sentences.

Identify and write simple declarative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences.

Writing Applications

Write simple sentences with support for the beginning, middle, and end of a narrative.

Ask and answer questions using standard grammar with few errors.

Draw conclusions based on grade-level text and locate evidence in the text.

Follow multi-step written directions.

Identify nouns and verbs in very simple sentences.

Identify literal concepts in very brief, simple stories and information presented orally with visual support.

Reading

Decode basic words of two to three syllables using knowledge of syllable types and patterns.

Identify and apply basic capitalization and punctuation rules in simple sentences.

Ask and answer questions with some details and more complex sentences.

Writing Conventions

Ask and answer simple questions using phrases or simple sentences.

Dictate simple sentences for the beginning, middle, and end of a narrative.

Identify and write sentences of varying types and complexity at grade level.

Demonstrate comprehension of social conversations and simple academic discussions on mostly familiar, concrete topics.

Use various graphic features to find information and support understanding of grade-level text.

Summarize major ideas and supporting details.

Identify basic text features (e.g., end-sentence punctuation, headings) in familiar print formats.

Draw conclusions orally based on brief, simple text with visuals on a familiar topic.

Write brief reports that include a main idea and supporting details, using increasingly complex sentences.

Write simple expository sentences with support.

Complete a graphic organizer or label a series of illustrations on an experience or familiar story using words or phrases.

Follow simple one-step oral directions.

Identify and apply grade-level capitalization and punctuation rules with some errors.

Listening Comprehension

Draw pictures or complete a graphic organizer to show ideas for a narrative.

Paraphrase information on familiar topics with support.

Decode and determine meaning of words using knowledge of common roots, prefixes, and suffixes at independent reading level.

Reading Process

Write short narratives with support that have a beginning, middle, and end.

Complete a graphic organizer or an outline for simple narrative and informative presentations.

Deliver brief narrative oral presentations on a familiar topic in response to prompts; use simple sentences and props.

Draw conclusions orally based on brief, simple text read aloud with visuals.

Identify and write sentences of varying types and increasing complexity.

Draw conclusions based on text near grade level and locate evidence in the text.

Read grade-level text with fluency and accuracy near grade level.

Reading Comprehension

Write expository paragraphs with support that include a main idea and some supporting details, using simple sentences.

Identify and use grade-level grammatical forms (e.g., verb tense, pronouns, adjectives) with few errors.

Describe basic aspects of characters, setting, and plot in stories with visuals at independent reading level.

Decode and determine meaning of words using knowledge of various roots, prefixes, and suffixes at grade level.

Identify and write very simple declarative sentences.

Read sight words and other familiar words and phrases accurately.

Apply the writing process to: organize more complex ideas and supporting details; write a draft and revise for meaning and clarity; and use a modified grade-level editing checklist.

Identify orally some facts in simple text with visuals read aloud.

Deliver brief narrative oral presentations following a logical sequence and using expanded sentences.

Dictate simple expository sentences.

Use word patterns and/or word families to decode words.

Briefly describe the main idea and some supporting details of information presented orally.

Spell most grade-appropriate words correctly, and independently use reference tools to correct spelling.