4th Grade
Language Arts High Achievement Outcomes
LA-4-1 Students will integrate their
vocabularies to read a variety of fourth grade materials. (4.1.2) (4.1.6)
LA-4-1-1 Demonstrate knowledge of multiple meaning of homophones and homographs.
LA-4-1-2 Identify the literary techniques used in similes, metaphors, and idioms. (4.1.2)
LA-4-1-3 Use context clues to chose correct vocabulary word. (4.1.2)
LA-4-1-4 Use prefixes (mis, non, dis, fore, pre) and suffixes (ment, en, ly, ish, able) to demonstrate meaning. (4.1.2)
LA-4-1-5 Demonstrate ability to select to correct spelling form list of fourth grade words. (4.1.2)
LA-4-2 Students will demonstrate explicit
comprehension when reading from a variety of grade level fiction and
nonfiction. (4.1.1) (4.1.3) (4.1.5) (4.1.7)
LA-4-2-1 Follow three step directions in order. (4.1.7)
LA-4-2-2 Identify various genres and list characteristics of selected genres. (4.1.5)
LA-4-2-3 Distinguish between fact and opinion. (4.1.7)
LA-4-2-4 Identify the main idea of a paragraph and write 3 supporting details. (4.1.3)
LA-4-2-5 Interpret non-fiction by asking who, what, when, where, how, & why questions. (4.1.7)
LA-4-2-6 Utilize Accelerated Reader Program at the student’s individual ZPD level. (4.1.3)
LA-4-2-7 Read with fluency and expression. (4.1.1)
LA-4-3 Students will demonstrate implicit
comprehension when reading from a variety of grade level fiction and
non-fiction.
LA-4-3-1 Answer higher-level questions after reading selections.
LA-4-3-2 Compare & contrast two 4th grade level reading selections.
LA-4-3-3 Compare character in book to self using Venn diagram.
LA-4-3-4 Identify character traits and goals of story characters.
LA-4-3-5 Interpret motive, cause & effect,
conclusions and main ideas in short fiction and non-fiction Articles.
LA-4-4 Students will produce three
writings: personal narrative, adventure, and limerick.
LA-4-4-1 Identify the steps of the writing process.
LA-4-4-2 Apply the 5-step writing process in writing a personal narrative and demonstrate each step in written form.
LA-4-4-3 Apply the elements of character, plot, setting, problems, events, and solution in writing and Adventure Story.
LA-4-4-4 Use legible cursive writing and/or word processor when publishing written work.
LA-4-4-5 Perform the outcome.
LA-4-5 Students will demonstrate correct use
of grammar, capitalization, and punctuation at fourth grade level.
LA-4-5-1 Identify kinds of sentences using the terms declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
LA-4-5-2 Identify singular and plural possessive nouns.
LA-4-5-3 Use the apostrophe to form singular and plural possessive nouns.
LA-4-5-4 Form the plural of singular irregular nouns
LA-4-5-5 Identify the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives.
LA-4-5-6 Identify verbs (action, helping, main)
LA-4-5-7 Punctuate identified quotations correctly.
LA-4-5-8 Use commas after introductory words: (yes, no, well) and words in direct address (Mary, did…?)
LA-4-6 Students will utilize information by
accessing resources to complete a Nebraska Studies Report.
LA-4-6-1 Using a dictionary, students will define a minimum of five new words that they discover while researching their chosen topic.
LA-4-6-2 Students will apply a variety of general resource materials and electronic resource material to research their chosen topic.
LA-4-6-3 Students will demonstrate the use of research questions, note taking, outlining, and summarizing, by writing a Nebraska Studies Report.
LA-4-7 Students will apply appropriate
speaking techniques while presenting informative presentations.
LA-4-7-1 Apply appropriate volume.
LA-4-7-2 Demonstrate eye contact with audience.
LA-4-7-3 Articulate using appropriate inflections.
LA-4-7-4 Perform outcome.
LA-4-7-8 Students will demonstrate ability to
participate in a group setting by applying listening skills and contributing
relevant input during class discussions and presentations.
LA-4-8-1 Contribute information and ask questions relevant to the subject discussed.
LA-4-8-2 Demonstrate appropriate skills in group discussions and activities.
LA-4-8-3 Listen to and follow instructions for group discussions.
LA-4-8-4 Use active listening, showing consideration for others’ contributions in discussions.