Language Arts - Checklist

Fourth Grade

Outcomes	Student	Teacher	Assessment
I can identify and use:
1. root words and affixes
2. compound words
3. contractions
4. syllabication
5. plurals
6. possessives
7. context clues
8. multiple meanings
9. pronunciation keys
I am developing my comprehension skills by:
1. identifying the main idea
2. identifying topics
3. identifying detail
4. analyzing characters
5. identifying antonyms, synonyms and homonyms
6. recognizing sequence
7. identifying comparison and contrast
8. recognizing point of view
9. identifying dialogue
10. recognizing plot
11. identifying figurative language
12. distinguishing between cause and effect and fact and opinion
I am developing my critical thinking skills by:
1. summarizing
2. predicting outcomes
3. reporting information
4. drawing conclusions
5. classifying information
I can identify different literary styles and genre :
1. fiction
2. non-fiction
3. historical fiction
4. biography
5. autobiography
6. poetry
7. drama
8. science fiction
9. fantasy
10. myths and folk tales
I am able to use research materials including:
1. dictionary
2. thesaurus
3. encyclopedia
4. charts and maps
I can identify and correctly spell:
1. plural nouns
2. contractions
3. abbreviations
4. degrees of comparison
5. affixes
6. compound words
7. homophones
I am able to write :
1. using nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and conjunctions correctly.
2. using correct punctuation – quotations, apostrophes, commas and ending punctuation.
3. using correct capitalization
4. writing complete sentences
5. complete paragraphs of 3-5 sentences
6. using an expanded vocabulary
I am able to use the steps of:
1. prewriting
2. drafting
3. revising
4. proof reading
5. publishing
In the writing process
I am able to write in a variety of styles and techniques by :
1. keeping a personal journal
2. creating paragraphs
3. creating short stories
4. composing poetry
5. composing letters
6. writing reports
7. recording interviews

I am able to speak informally when I :
1. share ideas in large and small groups
2. retell stories
3. participate in role-plays
4. summarize texts
5. make introductions
6. participate in group presentations
I am able to speak formally when I:
1. recite prayers and offer spontaneous prayers
2. recite poetry
3. read aloud
4. participate in drama productions
5. present oral reports
I have effective speaking skills when I :
1. use grammatically correct sentences
2. pronounce words clearly
3. use appropriate expression
4. use eye contact and gestures to express myself
5. speak with good phrasing
6. use an increasing vocabulary
I have good listening skills when I
1. summarize information accurately
2. follow directions
3. identify main ideas / details
4. distinguish fact from fiction
5. identify cause and effect
6. answer questions appropriately
7. take dictation
I am an active listener when I am:
1. attentive and courteous to the speaker
2. have eye contact with the speaker
3. make appropriate responses

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