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MO ELA Standards (Grade 4)

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📌 Apply a writing process to develop a text for audience and purpose. 12 standards
W.1A.a
Prewriting
Follow a writing process to plan a first draft by: a. selecting a genre appropriate for conveying the purpose to an intended audience
W.1A.b
Prewriting
Follow a writing process to plan a first draft by: b. formulating questions related to the topic
W.1A.c
Prewriting
Follow a writing process to plan a first draft by: c. accessing prior knowledge or building background knowledge related to the topic
W.1A.d
Prewriting
Follow a writing process to plan a first draft by: d. using a prewriting strategy
W.1B.a
Draft
Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: a. generating a main idea to support a multiple-paragraph text, using a variety of sentence types, including compound
W.1B.b
Draft
Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: b. establishing and supporting a main idea with an overall topic sentence at, or near, the beginning of the first paragraph
W.1B.c
Draft
Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: c. categorizing, organizing, and sequencing facts, details, and/or events into a text (from sources when appropriate) into clear introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs
W.1B.d
Draft
Appropriate to genre type, develop a draft from prewriting by: d. addressing an appropriate audience (Note: Refer to Grade 4, W2A-C genre-specific standards.)
W.1C.a
Revise/Edit
Reread, revise, and edit drafts with assistance to: a. develop and strengthen writing by revising main idea, sequence (ideas), focus, beginning/middle/end, details/facts (from multiple sources, when appropriate), word choice (related to the topic), sentence structure, transitions, audience and purpose, and voice
W.1C.b
Revise/Edit
Reread, revise, and edit drafts with assistance to: b. edit for language conventions
W.1D.a
Produce/Publish and Share Writing
With assistance from adults/peers: a. use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing
W.1D.b
Produce/Publish and Share Writing
With assistance from adults/peers: b. demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page, ideally in a single sitting (Note: Refer to Grade 4, W2A-C genre-specific standards.)
📌 Communicate using conventions of English language. 18 standards
L.1A.a
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: a. use the "be" helping verbs with "ing" verbs
L.1A.b
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: b. use and order adjectives within sentences to conventional patterns
L.1A.c
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: c. use progressive verbs to show past, present, and future
L.1A.d
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: d. use adverbs in writing
L.1A.e
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: e. use subject/verb agreement with 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-person pronouns
L.1A.f
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: f. use prepositions correctly in a sentence
L.1A.g
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: g. recognize the difference between and use coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions
L.1A.h
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: h. produce and expand the complete simple and compound four types of sentences
L.1A.i
Grammar
In speech and written form, apply standard English grammar to: i. correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences in writing
L.1B.a
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: a. write legibly
L.1B.b
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: b. punctuate a dialogue between two or more characters
L.1B.c
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: c. insert a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence
L.1B.d
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: d. capitalize proper adjectives
L.1B.e
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: e. use correct capitalization
L.1B.f
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: f. spell words with suffixes by dropping or leaving the final e
L.1B.g
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: g. spell words ending in the long e sound
L.1B.h
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: h. alphabetize reference sources
L.1B.i
Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
In written text: i. use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (roots, affixes) to read and spell accurately unfamiliar multi-syllabic words in context
📌 Compose well-developed writing texts for audience and purpose. 19 standards
W.2A.a
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: a. introduce a topic or text being studied, using an introductory paragraph
W.2A.b
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: b. state an opinion or establish a position and provide reasons for the opinion/position supported by facts and details
W.2A.c
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: c. use specific and accurate words that are related to the topic, audience, and purpose
W.2A.d
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: d. contain information using student's original language except when using direct quotation from a source
W.2A.e
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: e. reference the name of the author(s) or name of the source used for details or facts included in the text
W.2A.f
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: f. use transitions to connect opinion and reason
W.2A.g
Opinion/Argumentative
Write opinion texts that: g. organize the supporting details/reasons into introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs
W.2B.a
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: a. introduce a topic using a topic sentence in an introductory paragraph
W.2B.b
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: b. develop the topic into supporting paragraphs from sources, using topic sentences with facts, details, examples, and quotations
W.2B.c
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: c. use specific, relevant, and accurate words that are suited to the topic, audience, and purpose
W.2B.d
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: d. contain information using student's original language except when using direct quotations from a source
W.2B.e
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: e. use transitions to connect categories of information
W.2B.f
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: f. use text structures when useful
W.2B.g
Informative/Explanatory
Write informative/explanatory texts that: g. create a concluding paragraph related to the information
W.2C.a
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: a. establish a setting and situation/topic and introduce a narrator and/or characters
W.2C.b
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: b. use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, motivation, and descriptions
W.2C.c
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: c. organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally to establish a beginning/middle/end
W.2C.d
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: d. use a variety of transitions to manage the sequence of events
W.2C.e
Narrative/Literary
Write fiction or non-fiction narratives and poems that: e. use specific, relevant, and accurate words that are suited to the topic, audience, and purpose
📌 Comprehend and analyze words, images, graphics, and sounds in various media and digital forms to impact meaning. 4 standards
R.4A.a
Digital and Media Literacy
Read to develop an understanding of media and its components by: a. explaining the positive and negative impacts of advertisement techniques used in various genres of media to impact consumer behavior
R.4A.b
Digital and Media Literacy
Read to develop an understanding of media and its components by: b. explaining how various design techniques used in media influence the message
R.4A.c
Digital and Media Literacy
Read to develop an understanding of media and its components by: c. comparing various written conventions used for digital media
R.4A.d
Digital and Media Literacy
Read to develop an understanding of media and its components by: d. explaining text structures and graphics features of a web page and how they help readers to comprehend text
📌 Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate fiction, poetry, and drama from a variety of cultures and times. 8 standards
R.2A.a
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: a. summarize and sequence the events/plot, explain how past events impact future events, and identify the theme
R.2A.b
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: b. describe the personality traits of characters from their thoughts, words, and actions
R.2A.c
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: c. describe the interaction of characters, including relationships and how they change
R.2A.d
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: d. compare and contrast the adventures or exploits of characters and their roles
R.2A.e
Fiction
Read, infer, analyze, and draw conclusions to: e. compare and contrast the point of view from which stories are narrated; explain whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person
R.2B.a
Poetry
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. explain structural elements of poetry
R.2C.a
Drama
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. analyze how characters change from the beginning to the end of a play or film
R.2C.b
Drama
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. explain structural elements of dramatic literature
📌 Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze, and evaluate nonfiction (e.g., narrative, information/explanatory, opinion, persuasive, argumentative) from a variety of cultures and times. 10 standards
R.3A.a
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. use multiple text features to locate information and gain an overview of the contents of text
R.3A.b
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. describe the sequence of events, ideas, concepts, or steps needed to carry out a procedure
R.3A.c
Text Features
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: c. interpret and explain factual information presented graphically
R.3B.a
Literary Techniques
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. explain similarities and differences between the events and characters' experiences in a fictional work and the actual events and experiences described in an author's biography or autobiography
R.3B.b
Literary Techniques
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. analyze, make inferences, and draw conclusions about persuasive text; use evidence from the text to explain the author's purpose; and support the analysis
R.3B.c
Literary Techniques
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: c. explain how an author uses language to present information to influence what the reader thinks or does
R.3C.a
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: a. distinguish fact from opinion in a text and explain how to verify what is a fact
R.3C.b
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: b. explain explicit and implicit relationships among ideas in texts
R.3C.c
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: c. explain author's purpose
R.3C.d
Text Structures
Read, infer, and draw conclusions to: d. compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic
📌 Develop and apply skills to the reading process. 14 standards
R.1A.a
Comprehension
Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: a. drawing conclusions and inferring by referencing textual evidence of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
R.1A.b
Comprehension
Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: b. drawing conclusions by providing textual evidence of what the text says explicitly
R.1A.c
Comprehension
Develop and demonstrate reading skills in response to text by: c. monitoring comprehension and making corrections and adjustments when understanding breaks down
R.1B.a
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: a. determining the meaning of academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic root words and their prefixes and suffixes
R.1B.b
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: b. using the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words
R.1B.c
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: c. completing analogies
R.1B.d
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: d. identifying the meaning of common idioms and figurative language
R.1B.e
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: e. using a dictionary or glossary to determine the meanings, syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words
R.1B.f
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: f. using a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to determine pronunciations, parts of speech, meanings, and alternate word choices
R.1B.g
Vocabulary
Develop an understanding of vocabulary by: g. using conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases
R.1C.a
Making Connections
Explain relevant connections between: a. text to text (ideas and information in various fiction and nonfiction works, using compare and contrast)
R.1C.b
Making Connections
Explain relevant connections between: b. text to world (text ideas regarding experiences in the world by demonstrating an awareness that literature reflects a cultural and historical time frame)
R.1D.a
Independent Text
Read independently for multiple purposes over sustained periods of time by: a. reading text that is developmentally appropriate
R.1D.b
Independent Text
Read independently for multiple purposes over sustained periods of time by: b. producing evidence of reading
📌 Gather, analyze, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources. 8 standards
W.3A.a
Research Process
Apply research process to: a. generate a list of subject-appropriate topics
W.3A.b
Research Process
Apply research process to: b. create a research question to address relevant to a chosen topic
W.3A.c
Research Process
Apply research process to: c. identify a variety of relevant sources, literary and informational
W.3A.d
Research Process
Apply research process to: d. use organizational features of print and digital sources efficiently to locate information
W.3A.e
Research Process
Apply research process to: e. convert graphic/visual data into written notes
W.3A.f
Research Process
Apply research process to: f. determine the accuracy of the information gathered
W.3A.g
Research Process
Apply research process to: g. differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism when using ideas of others
W.3A.h
Research Process
Apply research process to: h. record bibliographic information from sources according to a standard format
📌 Listen for a purpose. 3 standards
SL.1A.a
Purpose
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by: a. following, generating, and justifying classroom listening rules
SL.1A.b
Purpose
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by: b. posing and responding to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, making comments that contribute to the discussion, and linking to the remarks of others
SL.1A.c
Purpose
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by: c. following and restating multi-step instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions, according to classroom expectations
📌 Listen for entertainment. 1 standard
SL.2A.a
Entertainment
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies in formal and informal settings by: a. generating and following active listening rules, according to classroom expectations
📌 Speak effectively in collaborative discussions. 2 standards
SL.3A.a
Collaborative Discussions
Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: a. contributing to discussion after listening to others' ideas, according to classroom expectations
SL.3A.b
Collaborative Discussions
Speak clearly and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: b. expressing opinions of read-alouds and independent reading and relating opinion to others
📌 Speak effectively when presenting. 6 standards
SL.4A.a
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: a. paraphrasing portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats
SL.4A.b
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: b. using efficient presentation skills with available resources
SL.4A.c
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: c. incorporating descriptive and sequential details in a student-designed or teacher-assigned topic
SL.4A.d
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: d. giving a formal presentation to classmates, using a variety of media
SL.4A.e
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: e. speaking with expression and fluency
SL.4A.f
Presenting
Speak clearly, audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language when presenting individually or with a group by: f. adjusting formal/informal language according to context and topic
📌 Understand how English is written and read. 3 standards
RF.3A.a
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: a. decoding words using knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read unfamiliar multi-syllabic words in context
RF.3A.b
Phonics
Develop phonics in the reading process by: b. reading root words, prefixes, and suffixes and important words from specific content curricula
RF.4A.a
Fluency
Read appropriate texts with fluency (rate, accuracy, expression, appropriate phrasing), with purpose, and for comprehension: a. use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary