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English Language Development — Grade 4

Goal 3. Reading — Advanced

Goal 3. Reading

The learner will comprehend written English in personal, social, and academic contexts from print and non-print materials.

Level: Advanced

Students will use expanded vocabulary effectively in social and academic settings with few errors and will rely much less on forms of non-verbal communication. Learning objectives focus on speaking with correct grammar and intonation on a variety of topics with occasional difficulty, retelling and paraphrasing in detail, identifying elements of fiction and non-fiction, using capitalization and punctuation automatically, spelling grade-level words with little assistance, editing writing, and following two-step and three-step directions.

Objective AD 3.01
Read many irregularly spelled words accurately in grade-level text with occasional instructional support.
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Objective AD 3.02
Recognize most high frequency words at grade-level with occasional instructional support.
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Objective AD 3.03
Identify and interpret elements of fiction and nonfiction in a grade-level text and support by referencing the text to determine the author's choice of words and theme with occasional instructional assistance.
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Objective AD 3.04
Self-monitor own difficulties in comprehending grade-level text with occasional instructional support.
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Objective AD 3.05
Interact with grade-level text with occasional instructional support before, during and after reading, listening and viewing.
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Objective AD 3.06
Distinguish between fact/opinion, inference, and cause/effect in grade-level text with occasional instructional support.
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Objective AD 3.07
Read independently or aloud daily from self-selected texts commensurate with the student's reading level with some errors in fluency and natural intonation.
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Objective AD 3.08
Use a variety of grade-level text and reference materials for a variety of purposes with occasional instructional support (e.g., literary, expository, informational, real life applications).
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Objective AD 3.09
Identify ways language and visuals bring characters to life, enhance plot development, and produce a response in grade-level text with occasional instructional support (e.g., author's use of figurative language and descriptive language).
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