Reading Prose and Poetry
Grade 4 English Language Arts • ELA.4.RPP
1 Level 1 Foundation
4 skillsUse actions and dialogue to understand characters
Identify story elements
Read fantasy with illustrations
Sort sensory details
2 Level 2 Developing
4 skillsDetermine the themes of myths, fables, and folktales
Make predictions about a story
Distinguish points of view
Identify the narrative point of view
3 Level 3 Proficient
4 skillsDraw inferences from a text
Read realistic fiction
Read historical fiction
Read poetry
4 Level 4 Advanced
4 skillsIdentify similes and metaphors
Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors
Label the rhyme scheme
Identify elements of poetry
5 Level 5 Expert
3 skillsDetermine the themes of short stories
Compare and contrast characters
Compare information from two texts
About Reading Prose and Poetry
This Grade 4 English Language Arts standard focuses on building student proficiency in reading prose and poetry. As part of the Florida B.E.S.T. curriculum, this standard is assessed on the FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) exam.
Why This Standard Matters
This is a high-priority standard that forms the foundation for future mathematical concepts. Students who master these skills are better prepared for more advanced topics in later grades.
How to Use These Resources
- Level 1-2: Start here for students who need foundational practice or intervention
- Level 3: Core grade-level skills that all students should master
- Level 4-5: Challenge and enrichment for students ready to advance
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