Grades 4, 5

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Oral Language

Match oral words and phrases to content-related pictures or objects

Identify the topic in oral statements

Sequence oral procedures or cycles with images

Distinguish key words and phrases related to phenomena

Match illustrations with oral points of view

Identify language related to facts or opinions from oral presentations

Classify time-related language in oral statements (e.g., present, past, future)

Connect the context of narratives (e.g., the who, what, when, & where) to illustrations

Organize routine causal or sequential relationships described orally

Follow oral directions to show recurring steps in cycles or problemsolving

Sort evidence and claims from oral descriptions

Distinguish words and phrases related to opinions or facts from oral statements

Identify the beginning, middle and end in oral retelling of a text

Follow tasks and directions retold by peers

Interprete cause and effect relationships in conversations

Recognize relationships in a series of oral statements

Identify different perspectives, stances, or points of view

Recognize reasons for positions in oral presentations

Sequence events or steps based on oral reading of informational text

Recognize the language of related genres (e.g., news reports, historical accounts)

Identify precise details, descriptions, or comparisons that support conversation

Follow oral information on how or why phenomena occur

Identify evidence that supports predictions or hypotheses

Differentiate between multiple points of view in class discussions

Identify related information from multiple sources presented orally

Recognize the key historical, scientific or technical language used in a mini-lecture

Recognize language used to enhance the specificity of phenomena in class discussions

Identify components of systems (e.g., ecosystems, branches of government) in small group interactions

Distinguish certainty from uncertainty of spoken words or phrases in context

Identify the degree of formality in oral presentations

Identify the overall structure (e.g., chronology) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in oral presentations

Differentiate similarities and differences of information presented through multimedia and written text

Interpret the specific language used to enhance descriptions of phenomena

Attend to the language related to events or phenomena in peer presentations

Recognize the strength of the quality of evidence presented in oral discourse

Identify the purpose of arguments

State key words and phrases associated with the content using visual or graphic support

Communicate personal experiences orally

Name components of phenomena using illustrations, photographs, or diagrams

Demonstrate procedures using realia

State reasons for choices using words or phrases

Answer yes/no or choice questions across content or personal preferences

Retell short stories or content-related events

State procedural steps across content areas

Give reasons why or how something works using diagrams, charts or images

State key words or phrases in processes in a sequential order

State opinions based on experiences

Respond to opinion statements of others with personal preferences

Present detailed content-related information that has been rehearsed

State main ideas in classroom conversations on social and academic topics

State clear sequential procedures to peers

Compare data or information

Express opinions using content-area specific language

Present content-based facts that support a position

Give content-related oral reports

Sequence steps to solve a problem

Connect the sequential, cyclical, or causal relationships of content-related issues and concepts

Present detailed information in small groups

State relevant evidence for claims

Respond to opinion statements of others with reasons or evidence

Convey personal and content-related experiences in a team

Use technical and specific vocabulary when sharing content information

Elaborate by adding precision and details to content-related sequence or causal phenomena

Describe relationships of components within systems (e.g., ecosystems, government)

Support claims with evidence from various sources

Use claims and evidence to persuade an audience

Summarize discussions on content-related topics

Expand on topics with descriptive details using varied vocabulary

Analyze how variables contribute to events or outcomes

Maintain a formal register

Counter with a different point of view

State conclusions based on a summary of information from the various sides

Identify words in context during oral reading of illustrated text on familiar topics or experiences

Highlight previewed or familiar phrases

Match illustrated words/phrases to causal or sequential language

Sequence sentences strips to show content-area processes from illustrated texts

Identify key words and phrases of claims

Identify a claim or an opinion in multimedia with a partner

Classify time-related language in text as present or past

Identify the "who," "what," "where," and "when" in narrative text with a partner

Identify different types of connectors (e.g., first, next, because, so)

Identify key words and phrases that describe the topic or phenomena

Identify language indicative of points of view

Organize evidence based on sequential language in texts

Differentiate between claims and evidence

Sequence events in stories or content-related processes

Identify main ideas in narrative and informational text

Match causes with effects

Identify words or phrases to determine the type of explanation (e.g., linear sequence, cycle, system)

Identify evidence from multiple places within text

Identify different perspectives, stances, or points of view

Connect details to main ideas or themes

Identify conclusions in multi-paragraph text

Identify the different words or phrases that are used to describe the same topic or phenomena

Organize information on how or why phenomena occur

Hypothesize or predicting based on evidence

Compare multiple points of view on a topic

Become familiar with the language of related genres (e.g., news reports, historical accounts)

Summarize information from multiple related sources

Identify how text provides clear details of the topic or phenomena

Identify components of systems (e.g., ecosystems, government)

Connect personal experience with textual evidence to strengthen an interpretation of the text

Evaluate the strength of evidence as support for claims

Identify the overall structure (e.g., chronology) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in text

Highlight events or procedures that happened in historical, scientific, or technical text

Identify how text presents information in a factual or neutral manner

Evaluate the specific language used to enhance descriptions of phenomena

Evaluate claims and evidence by drawing from multiple print sources

Differentiate from the strength of different pieces of evidence as support for claims

Communicate personal experiences through drawings and words

Reproduce a series of events through illustrated text

Produce short answer responses to questions using word/ phrase banks

Label charts and graphs to describe phenomena (e.g., organisms in ecosystems)

Select words and phrases to represent points of view using facts from illustrated text or posters

Use key words or phrases related to the topic

List procedural steps across content areas

List positive and negative effects of events in informational or narrative text

Use key terms related to phenomena

Order linear and cyclical sequences of phenomena (e.g., the steps of how a volcano erupts)

State reasons for particular points of view

List pros and cons of issues

Use key words and phrases reflective of main ideas

Convey details using concrete words and phrases

Connect related ideas or concepts using linking words and phrases

Answer "how" or "why questions (e.g., "How does the water cycle work?" "Why are there three branches of government?")

Connect reasons to opinions supported by facts and details

Make adjustments for audience and context

Relate a sequence of events using a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses

Synthesize information across related texts (e.g., author study)

Present information on processes or phenomena from a variety of sources

Elaborate topics with facts, definitions, concrete details, or quotations and examples

Compare and contrast evidence for claims

Provide reasons and evidence which support particular points

Produce content-related reports

Create narratives that connect personal experiences and content

Describe how factors contribute to events or outcomes

Describe how systems relate or interact

Evaluate positive and negative implications associated with various positions (e.g., historical events, scientific discoveries)

Include evidence from multiple sources

Summarize content-related information

Use narrative themes to extend the storyline

Present information on processes or phenomena supported by facts and details in essays and reports

Select the appropriate organizational structure for the particular purpose

Organize ideas and information logically and coherently

Integrate information from multiple sources to provide evidence for claims

Expressing own ideas in a variety of ways (e.g., drawing, using gestures, graphing)

Tracking the person speaking

Sharing own work (e.g., graphic organizers, drawings) to contribute to the conversation

Taking turns and applying conventions specific to particular conversations

Addressing others according to relationship (e.g., student-peers, student-teacher)

Asking clarifying questions to demonstrate engagement

Using examples to clarify statements

Answering questions to contribute to a topic

Elaborating on statements of others to extend ideas

Presenting creative solutions to resolve communication issues

Contributing ideas to co-create group responses

Recognizing how language can be used to express bias and influence others

Challenging ideas respectfully

Managing conversations to stay focused on a topic

Examining the value of examples to bring clarity to statements

Extend conversations by developing topics with clear examples and information