OPS Reading and Language Arts Standards for 4th and 5th Grade:
4th Grade
01 Use a variety of strategies to read unfamiliar words.
Demonstrate the ability to phonetically decode an unfamiliar word (decoding).
Recognize the meaning of an unknown word by using its relationship to context clues (context clues).
Divide work into structural components (structural analysis).
Recognize the meaning of a particular prefix, suffix, or root word (structural analysis).
Recognize a correct definition for a word.
02 Read grade-level materials fluently.
Demonstrate the ability to read aloud without phonetically decoding (speed).
Demonstrate the use of context clues.
Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.
Demonstrate the ability to use prefixes and suffixes.
Identify the meaning of multi-meaning words.
03 Use a variety of strategies to develop vocabulary.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language.
Demonstrate the use of context clues.
Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.
Demonstrate the ability to use prefixes and suffixes.
Identify the meaning of multi-meaning words.
04 Read and comprehend fiction to demonstrate understanding.
Select attribute inferred on the basis of a character's words or actions (character).
Describe how a story would change if some element (such as setting) were changed (setting).
Supply answers to factual questions about who, what, when, where, why/how (retelling).
Create a story map from an outline (retelling).
Make reasonable predictions based on information from the story (prediction).
Generate logical prediction of what might happen beyond the end of a story (prediction).
Arrange elements of a story into sequential order (sequence).
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in the text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Complete alike/different chart for people, places, or things described in a passage (compare/contrast).
Select answer to who, what, when, where, why/how questions that involve making inference/drawing conclusion (inference/drawing conclusions).
Write a short paragraph retelling a story (summarizing).
Explain why you would or would not recommend a selection to achieve a purpose (theme).
Describe the plot of the story.
05 Read and comprehend nonfiction to demonstrate understanding.
Make reasonable predictions based on information from selection.
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Demonstrate the ability to infer/draw conclusions.
Arrange important events in sequential or chronological order.
Organize or classify details by completing a semantic map (graphic displays).
Distinguish facts from the author's opinion (fact and opinion).
Describe how information compares or contrasts with own knowledge/experiences.
Write a short paragraph that summarizes expository text (summarizing).
06 Use resources to locate appropriate information.
Find meaning of unknown word in a glossary or dictionary (dictionary, thesaurus, glossary).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (chapter headings).
Locate information in an index, table of contents, or encyclopedia (index, encyclopedia).
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic resources.
07 Self-select and independently read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Select books at an appropriate level using "Rule of Thumb".
Record books read on a book log
08 Present information orally demonstrating consideration of audience and purpose.
Analyze facts and major features of previously read book.
Create a 1-3 minute oral presentation describing the book's appeal.
Deliver a 1-3 minute presentation using complete sentences, an audible voice, and a reasonable rate of speaking.
Maintain eye contact, good posture, and audience attention throughout the presentation.
09 Apply the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Understand the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Analyze the use of conventions in personal writing.
10 Use the writing process (pre-write, write, revise/edit, rewrite, publish) to communicate.
Understand the writing process
Understand the six traits of effective writing.
Produce narrative and descriptive writings.
11 Produce a narrative writing sample on demand.
Understand the essential elements of narrative writing.
Use the writing process to create a narrative.
Apply the six traits of effective writing.
12 Use note taking, outlining, and summarizing strategies to record and present information.
Read and understand expository text.
Identify main topics.
Create an outline with main topics and details.
Summarize information using the outline.
13 Apply listening skills for a variety of purposes.
Visualize important information while listening.
Respond to questions based on what was heard.
14 Participate and contribute to group discussions to acquire new knowledge.
Share relevant ideas during small group discussion.
Listen to comments of others in the group.
15 Recognize and compare people from varied backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrate respect for various cultures.
Recognize contributions of various cultures.
Become knowledgeable of the history of various cultures.
Recognize similarities and differences among various cultures.
5th Grade
01 Use a variety of strategies to read unfamiliar words.
Demonstrate the ability to phonetically decode an unfamiliar word (decoding).
Recognize the meaning of an unknown word by using its relationship to context clues (context clues).
Divide work into structural components (structural analysis).
Recognize the meaning of a particular prefix, suffix, or root word (structural analysis).
Recognize a correct definition for a word.
02 Read grade-level materials fluently.
Demonstrate the ability to read aloud without phonetically decoding (speed).
Demonstrate the ability to read text orally without major pronunciation errors (accuracy).
03 Use strategies to develop vocabulary.
Recognize the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Demonstrate the use of context clues.
Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.
Demonstrate the ability to use prefixes and suffixes.
Demonstrate the ability to use common Greek and Latin roots.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language.
04 Read and comprehend fiction to demonstrate understanding.
Select attribute inferred on the basis of a character's words or actions (character).
Describe how a story would change if some element (such as setting) were changed (setting).
Supply answers to factual questions about who, what, when, where, why/how (retelling).
Create a story map from an outline (retelling).
Write a short paragraph retelling a story (retelling).
Make reasonable predictions based on information from the story.
Generate logical prediction of what might happen beyond the end of a story (prediction).
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Complete alike/different chart for people, places or things described in a passage (compare and contrast).
Describe how information compares or contrasts with own knowledge/experiences (compare and contrast).
Select answer to who, what, when, where, or how questions that involves making inference/drawing conclusion (inference/drawing conclusions).
Write a short paragraph retelling a story (summarizing).
Explain why you would or would not recommend a selection to achieve a purpose (theme).
Describe the plot of the story.
05 Read and comprehend nonfiction to demonstrate understanding.
Make reasonable predictions based on information from selection.
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Demonstrate the ability to infer/draw conclusions.
Arrange important events in sequential or chronological order.
Organize or classify details by completing semantic map (graphic displays).
Distinguish facts from the author's opinion (fact and opinion).
Describe how information compares or contrasts with own knowledge/experiences (compare and contrast).
Write a short paragraph that summarizes expository text (summarizing).
Demonstrate the ability to skim and scan for information.
06 Use resources to locate and evaluate appropriate information.
Find meaning of unknown word in a glossary or dictionary (dictionary, thesaurus, glossary).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (chapter headings).
Locate information in an index, table of contents, or encyclopedia.(index, encyclopedia).
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic resources.
07 Self-select and independently read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Select books at an appropriate level using 'Rule of Thumb'.
Record books read on a book log.
08 Present information orally demonstrating consideration of audience and purpose.
Analyze facts and major features of previously read book.
Create a 1-3 minute oral presentation describing the book's appeal.
Deliver a 1-3 minute presentation using complete sentences, an audible voice, and a reasonable rate of speaking.
Maintain eye contact, good posture, and audience attention throughout the presentation.
09 Apply the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Understand the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Analyze the use of conventions in personal writing.
10 Use the writing process (pre-write, write, revise/edit, rewrite, publish) to communicate.
Understand the writing process.
Understand the six traits of effective writing.
Produce narrative, descriptive, and expository writings.
11 Produce a descriptive writing sample on demand.
Understand the essential elements of descriptive writing.
Use the writing process to create descriptive writing.
Apply the six traits of effective writing.
12 Use note taking, outlining, and summarizing strategies to record and present information.
Read and understand expository text.
Identify main topics.
Create an outline with main topics and details.
Summarize information using the outline.
13 Apply listening skills for a variety of purposes.
Visualize important information while listening.
Respond to questions based on what was heard.
14 Participate and contribute to group discussions to acquire new knowledge.
Share relevant ideas during small group discussion.
Listen to comments of others in the group.
15 Recognize and compare people from varied background and cultures.
Demonstrate respect for various cultures.
Recognize contributions of various cultures.
Become knowledgeable of the history of various cultures.
Recognize similarities and differences among various cultures.
OPS Reading and Language Arts Standards for 4th and 5th Grade:
4th Grade
01 Use a variety of strategies to read unfamiliar words.
Demonstrate the ability to phonetically decode an unfamiliar word (decoding).
Recognize the meaning of an unknown word by using its relationship to context clues (context clues).
Divide work into structural components (structural analysis).
Recognize the meaning of a particular prefix, suffix, or root word (structural analysis).
Recognize a correct definition for a word.
02 Read grade-level materials fluently.
Demonstrate the ability to read aloud without phonetically decoding (speed).
Demonstrate the use of context clues.
Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.
Demonstrate the ability to use prefixes and suffixes.
Identify the meaning of multi-meaning words.
03 Use a variety of strategies to develop vocabulary.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language.
Demonstrate the use of context clues.
Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.
Demonstrate the ability to use prefixes and suffixes.
Identify the meaning of multi-meaning words.
04 Read and comprehend fiction to demonstrate understanding.
Select attribute inferred on the basis of a character's words or actions (character).
Describe how a story would change if some element (such as setting) were changed (setting).
Supply answers to factual questions about who, what, when, where, why/how (retelling).
Create a story map from an outline (retelling).
Make reasonable predictions based on information from the story (prediction).
Generate logical prediction of what might happen beyond the end of a story (prediction).
Arrange elements of a story into sequential order (sequence).
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in the text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Complete alike/different chart for people, places, or things described in a passage (compare/contrast).
Select answer to who, what, when, where, why/how questions that involve making inference/drawing conclusion (inference/drawing conclusions).
Write a short paragraph retelling a story (summarizing).
Explain why you would or would not recommend a selection to achieve a purpose (theme).
Describe the plot of the story.
05 Read and comprehend nonfiction to demonstrate understanding.
Make reasonable predictions based on information from selection.
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Demonstrate the ability to infer/draw conclusions.
Arrange important events in sequential or chronological order.
Organize or classify details by completing a semantic map (graphic displays).
Distinguish facts from the author's opinion (fact and opinion).
Describe how information compares or contrasts with own knowledge/experiences.
Write a short paragraph that summarizes expository text (summarizing).
06 Use resources to locate appropriate information.
Find meaning of unknown word in a glossary or dictionary (dictionary, thesaurus, glossary).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (chapter headings).
Locate information in an index, table of contents, or encyclopedia (index, encyclopedia).
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic resources.
07 Self-select and independently read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Select books at an appropriate level using "Rule of Thumb".
Record books read on a book log
08 Present information orally demonstrating consideration of audience and purpose.
Analyze facts and major features of previously read book.
Create a 1-3 minute oral presentation describing the book's appeal.
Deliver a 1-3 minute presentation using complete sentences, an audible voice, and a reasonable rate of speaking.
Maintain eye contact, good posture, and audience attention throughout the presentation.
09 Apply the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Understand the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Analyze the use of conventions in personal writing.
10 Use the writing process (pre-write, write, revise/edit, rewrite, publish) to communicate.
Understand the writing process
Understand the six traits of effective writing.
Produce narrative and descriptive writings.
11 Produce a narrative writing sample on demand.
Understand the essential elements of narrative writing.
Use the writing process to create a narrative.
Apply the six traits of effective writing.
12 Use note taking, outlining, and summarizing strategies to record and present information.
Read and understand expository text.
Identify main topics.
Create an outline with main topics and details.
Summarize information using the outline.
13 Apply listening skills for a variety of purposes.
Visualize important information while listening.
Respond to questions based on what was heard.
14 Participate and contribute to group discussions to acquire new knowledge.
Share relevant ideas during small group discussion.
Listen to comments of others in the group.
15 Recognize and compare people from varied backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrate respect for various cultures.
Recognize contributions of various cultures.
Become knowledgeable of the history of various cultures.
Recognize similarities and differences among various cultures.
5th Grade
01 Use a variety of strategies to read unfamiliar words.
Demonstrate the ability to phonetically decode an unfamiliar word (decoding).
Recognize the meaning of an unknown word by using its relationship to context clues (context clues).
Divide work into structural components (structural analysis).
Recognize the meaning of a particular prefix, suffix, or root word (structural analysis).
Recognize a correct definition for a word.
02 Read grade-level materials fluently.
Demonstrate the ability to read aloud without phonetically decoding (speed).
Demonstrate the ability to read text orally without major pronunciation errors (accuracy).
03 Use strategies to develop vocabulary.
Recognize the meaning of multi-meaning words.
Demonstrate the use of context clues.
Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.
Demonstrate the ability to use prefixes and suffixes.
Demonstrate the ability to use common Greek and Latin roots.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language.
04 Read and comprehend fiction to demonstrate understanding.
Select attribute inferred on the basis of a character's words or actions (character).
Describe how a story would change if some element (such as setting) were changed (setting).
Supply answers to factual questions about who, what, when, where, why/how (retelling).
Create a story map from an outline (retelling).
Write a short paragraph retelling a story (retelling).
Make reasonable predictions based on information from the story.
Generate logical prediction of what might happen beyond the end of a story (prediction).
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Complete alike/different chart for people, places or things described in a passage (compare and contrast).
Describe how information compares or contrasts with own knowledge/experiences (compare and contrast).
Select answer to who, what, when, where, or how questions that involves making inference/drawing conclusion (inference/drawing conclusions).
Write a short paragraph retelling a story (summarizing).
Explain why you would or would not recommend a selection to achieve a purpose (theme).
Describe the plot of the story.
05 Read and comprehend nonfiction to demonstrate understanding.
Make reasonable predictions based on information from selection.
Select a sentence summarizing the main topic explicitly stated in text (main idea).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (main idea).
Describe the cause of a given effect (cause and effect).
Demonstrate the ability to infer/draw conclusions.
Arrange important events in sequential or chronological order.
Organize or classify details by completing semantic map (graphic displays).
Distinguish facts from the author's opinion (fact and opinion).
Describe how information compares or contrasts with own knowledge/experiences (compare and contrast).
Write a short paragraph that summarizes expository text (summarizing).
Demonstrate the ability to skim and scan for information.
06 Use resources to locate and evaluate appropriate information.
Find meaning of unknown word in a glossary or dictionary (dictionary, thesaurus, glossary).
Tell where to find the main idea/supporting details from a list of subheadings (chapter headings).
Locate information in an index, table of contents, or encyclopedia.(index, encyclopedia).
Demonstrate the ability to use electronic resources.
07 Self-select and independently read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Select books at an appropriate level using 'Rule of Thumb'.
Record books read on a book log.
08 Present information orally demonstrating consideration of audience and purpose.
Analyze facts and major features of previously read book.
Create a 1-3 minute oral presentation describing the book's appeal.
Deliver a 1-3 minute presentation using complete sentences, an audible voice, and a reasonable rate of speaking.
Maintain eye contact, good posture, and audience attention throughout the presentation.
09 Apply the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Understand the rules of grammar, usage, punctuation, paragraphing, and spelling in various forms of writing.
Analyze the use of conventions in personal writing.
10 Use the writing process (pre-write, write, revise/edit, rewrite, publish) to communicate.
Understand the writing process.
Understand the six traits of effective writing.
Produce narrative, descriptive, and expository writings.
11 Produce a descriptive writing sample on demand.
Understand the essential elements of descriptive writing.
Use the writing process to create descriptive writing.
Apply the six traits of effective writing.
12 Use note taking, outlining, and summarizing strategies to record and present information.
Read and understand expository text.
Identify main topics.
Create an outline with main topics and details.
Summarize information using the outline.
13 Apply listening skills for a variety of purposes.
Visualize important information while listening.
Respond to questions based on what was heard.
14 Participate and contribute to group discussions to acquire new knowledge.
Share relevant ideas during small group discussion.
Listen to comments of others in the group.
15 Recognize and compare people from varied background and cultures.
Demonstrate respect for various cultures.
Recognize contributions of various cultures.
Become knowledgeable of the history of various cultures.
Recognize similarities and differences among various cultures.