TR_FL_G4_Standards.pdf

CorrelationsFCAT Reading Assessed BenchmarksThe chart below correlates the FCAT Reading Assessed Benchmarks with the new Grade 4 Sunshine State Standards.FCAT READING ASSESSED BENCHMARKS GRADES 35GRADE 4 SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS LA.A.1.2.3 Uses simple strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary for reading,including the use of prefixes,suffixes,root words,multiple meanings,antonyms,synonyms,and word relationships.LA.4.1.6.3-use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar wordsLA.4.1.6.7-use meaning of familiar base words and affixes to determine meanings of unfamiliar complex wordsLA.4.1.6.8-use knowledge of antonyms,synonyms,homophones,and homographs to determine meanings of wordsLA.4.1.6.9-determine the correct meaning of words with multiple meanings in contextLA.A.2.2.1 Reads text and determines the main idea or essential message,identifies relevant supporting details and facts,and arranges events in chronological order.LA.4.1.7.3-determine explicit ideas and information in grade-level text,including but not limited to main idea,relevant supporting details,implied message,inferences,chronological order of events,summarizing,and paraphrasingLA.4.2.2.2-use information from the text to answer questions related to explicitly stated main ideas or relevant detailsLA.A.2.2.2 Identifies the authors purpose in a simple text.(Includes LA.A.2.2.3 Recognizes when a text is primarily intended to persuade.)LA.4.1.7.2-identify the authors purpose(e.g.,to inform,entertain,explain)in text and how an authors perspective influences textLA.A.2.2.7 Recognizes the use of comparison and contrast in a text.L.A.4.1.7.5-identify the text structure an author uses(e.g.,comparison/contrast,cause/effect,and sequence of events)and explain how it impacts meaning in textLA.A.2.2.8 Selects and uses a variety of appropriate reference materials,including multiple representations of information such as maps,charts,and photos,to gather information for research projects.(Includes LA.A.2.2.5 Reads and organizes information for a variety of purposes,including making a report,conducting interviews,taking a test,and performing an authentic task.)LA.4.1.7.1-identify the purpose of text features(e.g.,format,graphics,sequence,diagrams,illustrations,charts,maps)LA.4.2.2.1-locate,explain,and use information from text features(e.g.,tables of contents,glossary,headings,charts,graphs,diagrams,illustrations)LA.E.1.2.2 Understands the development of plot and how conflicts are resolved in a story.LA.4.2.1.2.-identify and explain the elements of plot structure,including exposition,setting,character development,problem/resolution,and theme in a variety of fictionLA.E.1.2.3 Knows the similarities and differences among the characters,settings,and events presented in various texts.LA.4.1.7.7-compare and contrast elements in multiple texts(e.g.,settings,characters,problems)LA.E.2.2.1 Recognizes cause-and-effect relationships in literary texts.(Applies to fiction,nonfiction,poetry,and drama.)LA.4.1.7.4-identify cause and effect relationships in textC2 FCAT Reading Assessed BenchmarksCorrelationsFCAT Writing+Assessed BenchmarksThe chart below correlates the FCAT Writing+Assessed Benchmarks with the new Grade 4 Sunshine State Standards.FCAT ASSESSED WRITING BENCHMARKS GRADES 3 5 GRADE 4 SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS FOR WRITING LA.B.1.2.1 The student prepares for writing by recording thoughts,focusing on central idea,grouping related ideas,and identifying the purpose for writing.LA.4.3.2.1 using a pre-writing plan to focus on the main idea with ample development of supporting details that shows an understanding of facts and/or opinions;LA.B.1.2.2 The student drafts and revises writing in cursive that focuses on the topic;has a logical organization pattern,including a beginning,middle,conclusion,and transitional devices;has ample development of supporting ideas;demonstrates a completeness of wholeness;demonstrates a command of language,including precision in word choice;generally has correct verb and noun forms;with few exceptions,has sentences that are complete,except when fragments are used purposefully;uses a variety of sentence structures;and generally follows the conventions of punctuation,capitalization,and spelling.L.A.4.3.2 The student will revise and refine the draft for clarity and effectiveness.LA.B.1.2.3 Student produces final documents that have been edited for correct spelling;correct use of punctuation,including commas in a series,dates,and addresses,and beginning and ending quotation marks;correct capitalization of proper nouns,correct usage of subject/verb agreement,verb and noun forms,and sentence structure.LA.4.3.5 The student will write a final product for the intended audience.LA.4.3.4.1 spelling,using spelling rules,orthographic patterns,and generalizations(e.g.,r-controlled,diphthong,consonant digraphs,vowel digraphs,silent e,plural for words ending in y,doubling final consonant,i before e,irregular plurals,CVC words,CCVC words,CVCC words,affixes)and using a dictionary,thesaurus,or other resources as necessaryLA.4.3.4.2 capitalization for proper nouns,including titles used with someones name,initials,and words used as names(e.g.,Uncle Jim,Mom,Dad,Jr.)LA.4.3.4.3 punctuation,including end punctuation,apostrophes,commas,colons,quotation marks in dialogue,and apostrophes in singular possessivesLA.4.3.4 The student will edit and correct the draft for standard language conventions.FCAT Writing+Assessed Benchmarks C3