Minnesota 4th Grade ELA Standards in Reading

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R Reading

• R1 Foundations of Reading: Demonstrate knowledge of oral language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and morphology to read accurately and fluently.
  • 4.1.1.1 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words: Use knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and word origin (Anglo Saxon) to decode and comprehend unfamiliar multi-syllabic words in and out of context.
  • 4.1.1.2 Read grade-level texts fluently, with sufficient accuracy, rate, and expression to support comprehension.
• R2 Read and comprehend independently, A) both self-selected and teacher-directed texts, B) complex literary and informational texts, and C) from multiple sources representing perspectives identities like and unlike their own from dominant, non-dominant, and marginalized social groups.
  • 4.1.2.1 Read independently and monitor understanding of grade-level text; self-correct as needed, using more advanced metacognitive strategies including, but not limited to, making inferences and connecting text to background knowledge, building on strategies learned in previous grade levels, with guidance and support.
  • 4.1.2.2 Select, read, and comprehend texts that address academic tasks, proficiently at grade 4 text complexity.
  • 4.1.2.3 Locate, select, and read texts on a topic of personal interest, utilizing literary award lists and curated book lists in making selections.
• R3 Read independently, both self-selected and teacher-directed complex literary and informational texts, representing perspectives of historical and contemporary Dakota and Anishinaabe people.
  • 4.1.3.1 Choose and read texts that address the purpose (e.g., personal interest, enjoyment, academic tasks), representing perspectives and identities of historical and contemporary Dakota and Anishinaabe people.
• R4 Read critically to comprehend, interpret, and analyze themes and central ideas in complex literary and informational texts.
  • 4.1.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text; summarize the text.
  • 4.1.4.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text.
  • 4.1.4.3 Describe a literary element in detail, drawing on specific details from literary text.
  • 4.1.4.4 Explain events, concepts, or steps in a procedure, including what happened and why, based on specific details, in informational text.
• R5 Apply knowledge of text structure to understand and evaluate a wide variety of complex literary and informational texts.
  • 4.1.5.1 Determine the impact on the text of literary text features and narrative point of view (first person, second person, third person point of view).
  • 4.1.5.2 Describe the informational text structure (including, but not limited to sequence and chronology) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
  • 4.1.5.3 Interpret the ideas/ information conveyed through illustrations, graphics, and other audiovisual elements to support understanding and compare and contrast illustrations, graphics and other audiovisual elements in a wide variety of texts.
• R6 Analyze influences on content, meaning, and style of text including fact and fiction, time period, and author perspective and identity, including Dakota and Anishinaabe perspective, in complex literary and informational texts.
  • 4.1.6.1 Determine the author’s, including Dakota and Anishinaabe authors, stated or implied purpose (i.e., entertain, inform, persuade) and how it is conveyed by the words or characters.
  • 4.1.6.2 Identify time period of publication of the text, and assess the importance of timeliness of information, related to task and purpose.
  • 4.1.6.3 Identify fact and fiction/opinion in a text and place on a continuum of fact to fiction (e.g., informational text, memoir, historical fiction, fantasy).
• R7 Evaluate arguments and specific claims from complex informational texts.
  • 4.1.7.1 Explain how an author uses reasoning and evidence to support an argument.
• R8 Examine the impact of vocabulary, including words and phrases, on content, style and meaning of complex literary and informational texts.
  • 4.1.8.1 Distinguish literal from figurative language in stories, poems, or songs.
  • 4.1.8.2 Demonstrate understanding of word origins (morphology and etymology) in academic vocabulary.
• R9 Media Literacy in Reading: Access and gather information from a variety of sources, representing diverse perspectives, and assessing validity and credibility of information.
  • 4.1.9.1 Collect information from a variety of sources in different formats on a topic of personal interest or academic focus.
  • 4.1.9.2 Question and assess validity and credibility of information, related to task and purpose. (e.g., CRAAP test)