English Language Arts, Grade 4

Discussing experiences with supporting details

I can discuss an experience with details and respond to others' comments.

Using active listening strategies

I can use active listening strategies for different purposes.

Using questions to explore information and ideas

I can use different questions to explore ideas more deeply.

Applying knowledge of word formations to speech

I can use what I know about how words are built to speak clearly and precisely.

Reflecting on oral texts to share perspectives

I can reflect on oral texts and share my own perspective.

Contributing effectively to conversations

I can contribute effectively so a conversation moves forward.

Applying effective presentation skills

I can apply presentation skills to share ideas clearly.

Responding to a speaker's message

I can respond to a speaker's message in a way that fits it.

Communicating directions with precision

I can give precise directions that leave no confusion.

Following directions with precision

I can follow directions precisely and accurately.

Communicating with respect and sensitivity

I can communicate in ways that respect others and are sensitive to feelings.

Selecting and reading texts for purposes

I can select and read texts that suit my specific purposes.

Using text structures to construct meaning

I can use how a text is organized to help me understand it.

Using text features to construct meaning

I can use text features to help me understand a text.

Using strategies to make sense of texts

I can use comprehension strategies to make sense of challenging texts.

Reflecting on your reading and writing growth

I can reflect on how I am developing as a reader and writer.

Creating a question for an inquiry

I can create a focused, researchable inquiry question.

Analyzing information from reliable sources

I can analyze information and judge whether sources are reliable and relevant.

Organizing information meaningfully

I can organize information so it clearly answers my question.

Sharing new learning from inquiry

I can share the new learning from my inquiry clearly.

Responding to texts by making connections

I can respond to a text by making meaningful connections.

Using evidence from texts to support responses

I can support my responses with evidence from the text.

Analyzing intended messages in texts

I can analyze the intended message across different text types.

Responding critically to texts

I can respond critically across different text types and forms.

Writing feelings and imaginative ideas

I can express feelings and imaginative ideas through writing and representing.

Reflecting on learning through writing

I can reflect on my learning through writing and representing.

Creating texts for purposes and audiences

I can create various texts that fit specific purposes and audiences.

Creating texts using the writing process

I can create texts using the writing and representing process.

Reflecting on your writing development

I can reflect on how I am developing as a writer and representer.