Missouri State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 4

MO.R.1. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to the reading process

R.1.C. Phonics: Apply decoding strategies to ''problem-solve'' unknown words when reading when needed (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.6)

R.1.D. Fluency: Read grade-level instructional text (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5):

R.1.D.a. With fluency, accuracy and expression

R.1.D.b. Adjusting reading rate to difficulty and type of text

R.1.E. Vocabulary: Develop vocabulary through text, using (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.E.a. Root words and affixes

R.1.E.b. Synonyms and antonyms

R.1.E.c. Context clues

R.1.E.d. Glossary and dictionary

R.1.F. Pre-Reading: Apply pre-reading strategies to aid comprehension (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.G. During Reading: During reading, utilize strategies to (DOK 2; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.G.a. Determine meaning of unknown words

R.1.G.b. Self-monitor comprehension

R.1.G.c. Question the text

R.1.G.d. Infer

R.1.G.e. Visualize

R.1.G.f. Paraphrase

R.1.G.g. Summarize

R.1.H. Post-Reading: Apply post-reading skills to demonstrate comprehension of text (DOK 3; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.1.H.a. Identify and explain the relationship between the main idea and supporting details

R.1.H.b. Identify cause and effect

R.1.H.c. Make predictions

R.1.H.d. Question to clarify

R.1.H.e. Reflect

R.1.H.f. Draw conclusions

R.1.H.g. Analyze

R.1.H.h. Paraphrase

R.1.H.i. Summarize

R.1.I. Making Connections: Identify and explain relevant connections between (DOK 3; CA 2, 3, 7, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9):

R.1.I.a. Text to text (text ideas---information and relationships in various fiction and non-fiction works--compare and contrast)

R.1.I.b. Text to self (text ideas and own experiences)

R.1.I.c. Text to world (text ideas and the world by demonstrating an awareness that literature reflects a culture and historic time frame)

MO.R.2. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times

R.2.A. Text Features: Use grade level text to (DOK 1; CA 2, 3, 1.5, 1.6):

R.2.A.a. Locate, interpret and apply information in title, table of contents and glossary

R.2.A.b. Locate and recognize the text features of fiction, poetry and drama

R.2.B. Literary Techniques: Identify and explain examples of sensory details and figurative language in text along with literary techniques previously introduced (DOK 2; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6)

R.2.C. Literary Elements: Use details from text to (DOK 2; CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8):

R.2.C.a. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced

R.2.C.b. Make inferences about setting, character traits, problem and solution, and story events

R.2.C.c. Compare and contrast

R.2.C.d. Identify cause and effect

R.2.C.e. Identify author's purpose

MO.R.3. Reading: Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction (such as biographies, newspapers, technical manuals) from a variety of cultures and times

R.3.A. Text Features: Apply information in illustrations, title, chapter headings, table of contents, glossary, charts, diagrams, graphs, captions and maps to comprehend text (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.5)

R.3.B. Literary Techniques: Identify and explain examples of sensory details and figurative language in nonfiction text (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

R.3.C. Text Structure: Use details from text to (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 3.5):

R.3.C.a. Demonstrate comprehension skills previously introduced

R.3.C.b. Explain main idea and supporting details

R.3.C.c. Sequence events

R.3.C.d. Identify cause and effect

R.3.C.e. Draw conclusions

R.3.C.f. Compare and contrast texts

R.3.C.g. Make predictions

R.3.C.h. Make inferences about problems and solutions

R.3.C.i. Distinguish between fact and opinion

R.3.C.j. Identify and explain author's purpose

R.3.D. Understanding Directions: Read and follow three-and four-step directions to complete a task (DOK 2; CA 3, 1.5, 1.6)

MO.W.1. Writing: Apply a writing process in composing text

W.1.A. Writing Process: Follow a writing process to (DOK 3; CA 1, CA 4, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2):

W.1.A.a. Independently use a simple prewriting strategy

W.1.A.b. Generate a draft

W.1.A.c. Reread, revise for audience and purpose, ideas and content, organization and sentence structure, and word choice (W.2.A., W.2.B., W.2.C., W.2.D.)

W.1.A.d. Edit for conventions (W.2.E.)

W.1.A.e. Share writing

MO.W.2. Writing: Compose well-developed text

W.2.A. Audience and Purpose: Compose text (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.A.a. Showing awareness of audience

W.2.A.b. In a format appropriate to audience and purpose

W.2.B. Ideas and Content: Compose text with (DOK 3; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.B.a. A clear controlling idea

W.2.B.b. Relevant details/examples

W.2.C. Organization and Sentence Structure: Compose text with (DOK 2; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.C.a. A beginning, middle, and end

W.2.C.b. A logical sequence of events

W.2.C.c. Sentence variety

W.2.D. Word Choice: Compose text using (DOK 2; CA 4, 2.1):

W.2.D.a. Words that are specific, accurate, and suited to the topic

W.2.D.b. Sensory detail

W.2.E. Conventions: In written text (DOK 1; CA 1, 2.2):

W.2.E.a. Capitalize holidays, names of counties and countries

W.2.E.b. Use commas in a series and between city and state

W.2.E.c. Use apostrophe in contractions and singular possessives, with assistance

W.2.E.d. Correctly use verbs that agree with compound subject, and conjunctions

W.2.E.e. Use standard spelling and classroom resources, including dictionary, to edit for correct spelling

W.2.E.f. Write legibly

MO.W.3. Writing: Write effectively in various forms and types of writing

W.3.A. Forms/Types/Modes of Writing: Compose (DOK 3; CA 4, 1.8, 2.1)

W.3.A.a. Narrative, descriptive, expository, and/or persuasive texts, using appropriate text features

W.3.A.b. Text using an appropriate format

MO.LS.1. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies

LS.1.A. Purpose for Listening: Listen (CA 5, 6 1.5, 1.6, 1.10; FR I 1f, II 5b, III 1b, K-4):

LS.1.A.a. For enjoyment

LS.1.A.b. For information

LS.1.A.c. For directions

LS.1.A.d. To identify tone, mood and emotion of verbal and nonverbal communication

LS.1.B. Listening Behavior: Demonstrate listening behaviors (e.g., prepares to listen, listens without interruptions, maintains eye contact) (CA 5, 6 1.5; FR I 2h, IV 1d, K-4)

MO.LS.2. Listening and Speaking: Develop and apply effective speaking skills and strategies for various audiences and purposes

LS.2.A. Discussion and Presentation: In discussions and presentations, (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3, 4.6; FR II 1e, 3b-c, e, 5a, c-e, g-h, 6a & h-i, III 1f-g, 3b-c, 4a-b, IV 1b-c, K-4):

LS.2.A.a. Present ideas in a logical sequence

LS.2.A.b. Identify and apply appropriate speaking techniques such as volume control, pace and eye contact

LS.2.B. Giving Directions: Give clear and concise three-and four-step oral directions to complete a task (CA 1, 6 2.1, 2.3; FR I 6e, K-4)

MO.IL.1. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information

IL.1.A. Research Plan: Formulate and research keywords and questions to establish a focus and purpose for inquiry (CA 2, 3 1.1, 1.4; FR I 2a, d, III 1d, K-4)

IL.1.B. Acquire Information: Locate and use various resources to find information on keywords and questions (CA 2, 3 1.2, 1.4, 1.6; FR I 2b-c & e-f, 3f, III 1e, K-4)

IL.1.C. Record Information: Use resources to (CA 2, 3, 4, 1.2, 1.8, 2.1; FR I 3f, IV 1e, K-4)

IL.1.C.a. Identify relevant information

IL.1.C.b. Record main ideas and important details in own words

IL.1.C.c. Record information using organizational strategies

IL.1.D. Sources Consulted: Informally give credit for others' ideas, images and information found in various resources (CA 4 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 2.3, 4.4; FR IV 3d, K-4)

MO.IL.2. Information Literacy: Develop and apply effective skills and strategies to analyze and evaluate oral and visual media

IL.2.A. Media Messages: Identify and explain intended messages conveyed through oral and visual media (CA 5 1.5, 1.7, 2.7; FR I 6h, II 5 f & I, III 1j, 3a, K-4)