| Kenosha Unified School District Academic Content Standards |
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| Language Arts/English |
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Grade 4
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| Reading |
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| ELA.4.1. Applies reading strategies to gain information and understanding. |
 | ELA.4.1.B. Uses the arrangement of text and graphics to gain meaning (e.g., titles, headings, captions, directions, paragraphing). |
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| ELA.4.1.D. Uses print and electronic resources as reference tools including thesaurus and encyclopedia as well as dictionary, almanac and atlas. |
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| ELA.4.1.E. Takes action to understand text when meaning breaks down (e.g., rereads, asks, questions, visualizes). |
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| Writing |
ELA.4.3. Applies knowledge of grammar, usage and other writing conventions to ensure reader's
understanding. |
| ELA.4.3.B. Capitalizes correctly. |
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| ELA.4.3.C. Spells frequently-used words correctly. |
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| ELA.4.3.D. Uses apostrophes in contractions and singular or plural possessive nouns. |
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| ELA.4.3.E. Maintains verb tense within a paragraph. |
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| ELA.4.3.F. Employs principles of agreement related to number, gender and case. |
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| ELA.4.3.G. Creates a neat final product in cursive or with word processor. |
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| ELA.4.3.H. Uses commas and end marks appropriately in lists, to separate sentences and to connect independent clauses. |
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| ELA.4.4. Develops writing style using a variety of writing techniques. |
| ELA.4.4.C. Incorporates new vocabulary to make writing more precise and interesting. |
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| ELA.4.5. Applies writing strategies to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes. |
| ELA.4.5.A. Understands and uses the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, revising, proof-reading/editing (individually or with peer) and publishing with teacher support. |
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| ELA.4.5.B. Uses reference materials and technology as tools to develop writing (e.g., composing, using thesaurus, electronic dictionary, cutting and pasting). |
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| Listening and Speaking |
ELA.4.6. Uses listening and viewing strategies in a variety of situations to gain information and
understanding. |
| ELA.4.6.C. Knows that a speaker's statements of fact could be verified as true or false while opinions cannot be verified. |
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| ELA.4.6.F. Knows that a speaker's vocal intensity, intonation and pitch can affect meaning. |
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| ELA.4.6.G. Understands and demonstrates respect for cultural differences in language (e.g., regional dialects). |
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| ELA.4.7. Demonstrates speaking skills to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes. |
| ELA.4.7.A. Establishes eye contact with audience. |
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| ELA.4.7.C. Uses voice and body language to convey meaning to audience (e.g., adjusts volume, incorporates gestures). |
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| ELA.4.7.G. Incorporates visual aids into an oral presentation to enhance meaning (e.g., graphic organizers, posters, overheads, drawings, maps, graphs). |
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| ELA.4.7.H. Retells main points, ideas, stories and experiences. |
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| Social Studies
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Grade 4
Behavioral Sciences |
| SS.4.6. Understands that group and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior. |
| SS.4.6.A. Understands that the way a person views an incident reflects personal beliefs, experiences, and attitudes. |
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| Information Literacy
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Grade 4
Information Seeking |
| IL.4.1. Knows how to define the problem and identify the information need. |
| IL.4.1.A. Recognizes situations where information is needed to resolve a specific problem or question. |
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| IL.4.1.D. Determines a specific focus or topic for the information search. |
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| IL.4.3. Knows how to locate sources and find information within those sources. |
| IL.4.3.E. Uses the Internet to locate information. |
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| IL.4.3.F. Uses print and electronic resources such as an encyclopedia, dictionary, almanac and atlas. |
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| IL.4.3.G. Uses the index or table of contents of a book, magazine or reference set to locate specific information. |
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| Evaluate and Interpret |
| IL.4.4. Knows how to evaluate resources and select relevant information. |
| IL.4.4.D. Distinguishes between fact and opinion. |
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| IL.4.5. Knows how to record, organize and interpret selected information. |
| IL.4.5.A. Takes notes or records information in own words using manual or electronic tools (e.g., notecards, encyclopedia, notepads). |
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| IL.4.5.B. Recognizes the need to identify the author of any information copied verbatim. |
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| IL.4.5.C. Arranges notes to help answer the information problem. |
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| IL.4.5.D. Draws conclusions based on the information gathered. |
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| IL.4.5.E. Lists basic sources for information used. |
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| IL.4.6. Knows how to communicate and evaluate the results of research and inquiry. |
| IL.4.6.A. Chooses a presentation format (e.g., oral, written or electronic). |
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| IL.4.6.B. Establishes the criteria to be used in assessing the product or presentation and the process. |
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| IL.4.6.C. Creates an original product or presentation to communicate the results of the research. |
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| IL.4.6.D. Determines how well conclusions and product meet the original information need. |
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| IL.4.6.E. Assesses the process/product based on established criteria. |
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| Instructional Technology
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Grade 3-5
Planning, Producing, and Presenting |
| IT.3-5.4. Knows how to use technology to plan, produce and present a product. |
| IT.3-5.4.B. Plans a multimedia production using an outline, storyboard or graphic organizer. |
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| IT.3-5.4.C. Uses a scanner, camcorder or digital camera to collect images to illustrate text or to insert into a slideshow. |
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| IT.3-5.4.D. Creates a simple document or slideshow incorporating text, sound, graphics or video. |
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| IT.3-5.4.F. Classifies collected data and constructs a simple database by defining fields, entering and sorting data and producing a report. |
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| Research and Communication Tools |
| IT.3-5.5. Knows how to use technology to access and transmit information. |
| IT.3-5.5.A. Uses basic terms related to the Internet (e.g., World Wide Web, homepage, links modem, Web site, bookmarks). |
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| IT.3-5.5.D. Accesses information from the Internet using a Web browser. |
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| IT.3-5.5.E. Uses bookmarks to save and access Web sites. |
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