Fourth Grade Learning Expectations

The learning expectations listed below are for fourth grade. Students will be assessed based on their progress toward meeting these grade-level expectations. Promotion will be based on the mastery of the reading expectations.

Writing Expectations

1. The student writes clearly and effectively.

Concept and Design

• 1.1 Writes coherent paragraphs (indicated correctly).
• 1.2 Demonstrates elaboration of a topic or theme through examples, details, facts, etc.
• 1.3 Uses transitional sentences and phrases to connect ideas.

Style

• 1.4 Begins to choose precise language well-suited to the topic or audience.
• 1.5 Varies sentence lengths and structure.

Conventions

• 1.6 Knows and applies correct spelling for age-level words.
• 1.7 Uses complete sentences.
• 1.8 Begins to apply conventional grammar.
• 1.9 Applies capitalization and punctuation rules correctly ( . ! ? : ' " ).
• 1.10 Produces a legible product.

2. The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.

• 2.1 Writes in a variety of forms.
• 2.2 Writes for a range of purposes (e.g. to entertain, to create, to debate).
• 2.3 Cites sources when writing reports or technical documents.

3. The student understands the writing process

• 3.1 Uses a variety of prewriting strategies.
• 3.2 Writes using complete phrases, sentences, and thoughts.
• 3.3 Confers with others to improve writing.
• 3.4 Corrects some errors independently.
• 3.5 Uses reference tools.

4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work

• 4.1 Articulates qualities that make a piece of writing effective.