ELA1.E.LR1E.04.01 -  Decode grade-level words using knowledge of word structure (e.g. roots, prefixes, suffixes, verb endings, plurals, contractions, and compounds) ELA1.E.LR1E.04.02 - Understand grade level vocabulary by studying categories ELA1.E.LR1E.04.03 - Analyze word structure (e.g. roots, prefixes, suffixes) to learn word meaning ELA1.E.LR1E.04.06 - Use word recognition strategies and context clues to monitor own reading (e.g. predict/confirm, reread, self-correct) ELA2.E.LR1A.04.02 - Read a wide range of instructional-level texts [realistic fiction, historical fiction, legends, biographies, poetry (diamante), children’ s articles, editorials, advertisements, diaries/journals, electronic books] ELA2.E.LR1A.04.03 - Read independently and silently, including longer fiction and chapter books ELA2.E.LR1A.04.05 - Read a minimum of 25 books or the equivalent per year ELA2.E.LR1E.04.01 - Read with increasing fluency, intonation, and competence from a variety of texts

Comprehension Strategies

ELA1.E.LR1B.04.01 - Compare and contrast information on one topic from two different sources ELA1.E.LR1B.04.03 - Synthesize information from different sources ELA1.E.LR1D.04.01 - Use questioning strategies to extend comprehension of text listened to or read ELA1.E.LR1D.04.02 - Engage in or lead discussion about grade-level texts by integrating multiple strategies (e.g. ask questions, clarify misunderstandings, support point of view, summarize information) ELA1.E.LR1E.04.04 - Use comprehension strategies to monitor own reading (e.g. predict/confirm, reread, attend to vocabulary, self-correct, cross checking) to clarify meaning of text ELA1.E.LR1E.04.05 - Use prior knowledge and experience to interpret information ELA2.E.LR1A.04.01 - Read instructional-level texts with comprehension and for different purposes ELA2.E.LR1C.04.04 - Use previous reading and life experiences to connect to imaginative text ELA2.E.LR1D.04.01 - Make inferences about the underlying theme or message of written text, and characters and their motivations ELA3.E.LR1D.04.01 - Use and evaluate strategies for reading and listening critically (bias, fact and opinion) ELA4.E.RW2C.04.01 - Recognize the writing techniques found in published letters, diaries, and journals (primary documents)

Literary Response and Analysis

ELA1.E.SW2A.04.01 - Summarize, orally or in writing, information that has been listened to or read ELA2.E.LR1A.04.04 - Use listening skills to comprehend, interpret, and respond to a variety of text ELA2.E.LR1B.04.01 - Use genre features to aid comprehension (realistic fiction, historical fiction, and poetry) ELA2.E.LR1C.04.01 - Use knowledge of the structure of imaginative text to identify and interpret plot, character, and point of view (first and third person) ELA2.E.LR1C.04.02 - Listen to or read grade-level texts and answer literal, inferential, and critical/application questions ELA2.E.LR1C.04.03 - Demonstrate comprehension of grade-level text through creative responses such as writing, drama, and oral presentation ELA2.E.LR1F.04.01 - Communicate the literary merit of selected texts ELA3.E.LR1A.04.01 - Use own perspectives and opinions to comprehend text and identify author’s viewpoint and message ELA3.E.LR1B.04.01 - Evaluate truthfulness or accuracy of content in order to gather facts or form opinions ELA3.E.LR1C.04.01 - Analyze and evaluate ideas and information based on prior knowledge and author’s purpose ELA3.E.SW2A.04.01 - Use evidence to support personal point of view

Writing Conventions

ELA1.E.SW2G.04.01 - Know and correctly spell level appropriate high frequency words ELA1.E.SW2G.04.02 - Use legible print and/or cursive writing ELA1.E.SW2G.04.03 - Use uppercase letters appropriately (e.g. proper nouns, pronoun I, beginning of a sentence, titles. etc.) ELA1.E.SW2G.04.04 - Use basic punctuation correctly (e.g. commas, periods, exclamation points, question marks, quotation marks) ELA1.E.SW2G.04.06 - Engage in independent review of work for spelling and conventional capitalization and punctuation ELA1.E.SW2G.04.07 - Use conventional grammar (noun, pronoun, verb, verb tenses, adjective, adverb, conjunction, subject/verb agreement, plurals, comparative forms)

Writing Skills and Motivation to Write

ELA1.E.SW2A.04.02 - Write or speak for different purposes (e.g. provide directions, describe a problem, suggest a solution, state a main idea with supporting details) ELA1.E.SW2A.04.03 - Write in a variety of formats, such as print, multimedia for presentation ELA1.E.SW2A.04.04 - Write in a variety of forms and genre [journals, realistic fiction, historical fiction, poetry (diamante), friendly/persuasive//business letters, editorial, biographical sketch, reports, DBQ response] ELA1.E.SW2B.04.02 - Write using consistent point of view (first and third person) ELA1.E.SW2C.04.01 - Write using different organizational patterns (e.g. chronological order, cause and effect, compare/contrast) ELA1.E.SW2D.04.01 - Use details, examples, anecdotes, or personal experiences to explain or clarify information ELA1.E.SW2E.04.01 - Make judgments about relevant and irrelevant content to include in writing ELA1.E.SW2F.04.01 - Use the writing process (e.g. prewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, editing, publishing) ELA1.E.SW2F.04.02 - Communicate and present own writing in conferences with teacher and peers, and respond with feedback ELA1.E.SW2G.04.05 - Write paragraphs to organize topics (logical order, transitional words, main idea, supporting details, concluding sentence) ELA2.E.SW2A.04.01 - Write in response to the reading of imaginative and informational texts with appropriate text support ELA2.E.SW2B.04.01 - Write an interpretive essay in order to compare and contrast elements of texts going beyond the literal level ELA2.E.SW2C.04.01 - Write original imaginative texts using characters, plot, setting, and vivid language ELA3.E.SW2B.04.01 - Use relevant examples, reasons, and explanations to support ideas in persuasive writing ELA4.E.RW2A.04.01 - Write to communicate ideas and emotions to a variety of audiences ELA4.E.RW2B.04.01 - Use a variety of formalities of language depending on audience and purpose of writing (e.g. friendly letter, report) ELA4.E.RW2B.04.02 - Use personal voice in writing

Research Skills

ELA1.E.LR1A.04.01 - Use classroom and library media center resources to acquire information ELA1.E.LR1A.04.02 - Know the characteristics and uses of a variety of reference sources (e.g. almanac, dictionary, daily news, atlas) ELA1.E.LR1A.04.03 - Know how to access electronic texts such as encyclopedias and bulletin boards ELA1.E.LR1C.04.01 - Use graphic or semantic organizers to catergorize and organize information ELA1.E.LR1C.04.02 - Use strategies for note taking (identify main idea, supporting details, sequence of steps, conclusion) ELA1.E.LR1C.04.03 - Use a variety of text structures (e.g. cause and effect, fact and opinion, directions, time sequence, compare/contrast) to organize and categorize test information ELA1.E.LR1F.04.01 - Use text features to choose appropriate sources for gathering information (subheading, titles, vocabulary, captions, charts, and illustrations) ELA1.E.SW2A.04.05 - Synthesize information from multiple sources when writing reports

Listening and Speaking Skills ELA1.E.LR1B.04.02 - Know how to identify essential details by listening ELA1.E.SW2B.04.01 - Communicate ideas in an organized and cohesive manner ELA2.E.SW2A.04.02 - Speak in response to the reading of imaginative and informational texts ELA3.E.SW2C.04.01 - Recognize what is relevant and irrelevant for a particular audience ELA3.E.SW2C.04.02 -Speak with expression, volume, pace, and facial or body gestures appropriate to the purpose of communication, topic, and audience ELA4.E.LS1A.04.01 - Use listening skills appropriate for a variety of settings and purposes ELA4.E.LS1A.04.02 - Engage in a listening activity for a specified period of time ELA4.E.LS1B.04.01 - Use appropriate oral communication skills (e.g. tone of voice, content, avoid interrupting) to signal friendly correspondence and in response to others’ ideas ELA4.E.LS1C.04.01 - Use a variety of formalities of language according to purpose (e.g. conversation with peers, presentation to adults)