Standardized Test Preparation

TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)

References: Texas Education Agency : STAAR Released Tests |

Language Arts - Grade 4

Assessment Exam - TEKS Grade 4 Language Arts - Writing

Writing/Writing Process	eTAP Lesson
Students use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to compose textStudents use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to compose text
Plan a first draft by selecting a genre appropriate for conveying the intended meaning to an audience and generating ideas through a range of strategies (e.g., brainstorming, graphic organizers, logs, journals) TX.ELA.110.15.15.A	Organization and Focus
Students use elements of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to compose text
Develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs TX.ELA.110.15.15.B	Brief Narratives
Revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience TX.ELA.110.15.15.C
Edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric TX.ELA.110.15.15.D	Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
Revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience TX.ELA.110.15.15.E
Writing/Literary Texts	eTAP Lesson
Students write literary texts to express their ideas and feelings about real or imagined people, events, and ideas
Write imaginative stories that build the plot to a climax and contain details about the characters and setting TX.ELA.110.15.16.A	Character Traits Brief Narratives
Write poems that convey sensory details using the conventions of poetry (e.g., rhyme, meter, patterns of verse) TX.ELA.110.15.16.B	Imaginative Forms of Literature Poetry
Writing	eTAP Lesson
Students write about their own experiences
Write about important personal experiences TX.ELA.110.15.17	Plot Structure and Point of View
Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts	eTAP Lesson
Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes
Create brief compositions that: Establish a central idea in a topic sentence Include supporting sentences with simple facts, details, and explanations Contain a concluding statement TX.ELA.110.15.18.A	Brief Narratives
Write letters whose language is tailored to the audience and purpose (e.g., a thank you note to a friend) and that use appropriate conventions (e.g., date, salutation, closing) TX.ELA.110.15.18.B
Write responses to literary or expository texts and provide evidence from the text to demonstrate understanding TX.ELA.110.15.18.C	Literary Devices
Writing/Persuasive Texts	eTAP Lesson
Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues
Write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details TX.ELA.110.15.19
Oral and Written Conventions/Conventions	eTAP Lesson
Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing
Use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking:   Verbs (irregular verbs)   Nouns (singular/plural, common/proper)   Adjectives (e.g., descriptive, including purpose: sleeping bag, frying pan) and their comparative and superlative forms (e.g., fast, faster, fastest)   Adverbs (e.g., frequency: usually, sometimes; intensity: almost, a lot)   Prepositions and prepositional phrases to convey location, time, direction, or to provide details  Reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves)   Correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor)  Use time-order transition words and transitions that indicate a conclusion TX.ELA.110.15.20.A	Pronouns, Verbs, and Adjectives
Use the complete subject and the complete predicate in a sentence TX.ELA.110.15.20.B
Use complete simple and compound sentences with correct subject-verb agreement TX.ELA.110.15.20.C	Phrases and Sentences
Oral and Written Conventions/Handwriting, Capitalization, and Punctuation	eTAP Lesson
Students write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their compositions
Write legibly by selecting cursive script or manuscript printing as appropriate TX.ELA.110.15.21.A	Penmanship
Use capitalization for: Historical events and documents Titles of books, stories, and essays Languages, races, and nationalities TX.ELA.110.15.21.B	Capitalization
Recognize and use punctuation marks including: Commas in compound sentences Quotation marks TX.ELA.110.15.21.C	Commas Capitalization & Spelling
Oral and Written Conventions/Spelling	eTAP Lesson
Students spell correctly
Spell words with more advanced orthographic patterns and rules: Plural rules (e.g., words ending in f as in leaf, leaves; adding -es) Irregular plurals (e.g., man/men, foot/feet, child/children) Double consonants in middle of words Other ways to spell sh (e.g., -sion, -tion, -cian) Silent letters (e.g., knee, wring) TX.ELA.110.15.22.A	Capitalization & Spelling
Spell base words and roots with affixes (e.g., -ion, -ment, -ly, dis-, pre-) TX.ELA.110.15.22.B	Prefixes & Suffixes Prefixes & Suffixes Gr 4
Spell commonly used homophones (e.g., there, they're, their; two, too, to) TX.ELA.110.15.22.C	Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones & Homographs Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones & Homographs Gr 4
Use spelling patterns and rules and print and electronic resources to determine and check correct spellings TX.ELA.110.15.22.D
Research/Research Plan	eTAP Lesson
Students ask open-ended research questions and develop a plan for answering them
Generate research topics from personal interests or by brainstorming with others, narrow to one topic, and formulate open-ended questions about the major research topic TX.ELA.110.15.23.A	Questioning
Renerate a research plan for gathering relevant information (e.g., surveys, interviews, encyclopedias) about the major research question TX.ELA.110.15.23.B	Questioning
Research/Gathering Sources	eTAP Lesson
Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather
Follow the research plan to collect information from multiple sources of information both oral and written, including: Student-initiated surveys, on-site inspections, and interviews Data from experts, reference texts, and online searches Visual sources of information (e.g., maps, timelines, graphs) where appropriate TX.ELA.110.15.24.A	Investigate and Research Topics
Use skimming and scanning techniques to identify data by looking at text features (e.g., bold print, italics); TX.ELA.110.15.24.B
Take simple notes and sort evidence into provided categories or an organizer TX.ELA.110.15.24.C	Investigate and Research Topics
Identify the author, title, publisher, and publication year of sources TX.ELA.110.15.24.D	Investigate and Research Topics
Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather.
Differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism and identify the importance of citing valid and reliable sources TX.ELA.110.15.24.E
Research/Synthesizing Information	eTAP Lesson
Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information
Improve the focus of research as a result of consulting expert sources (e.g., reference librarians and local experts on the topic) TX.ELA.110.15.25	Investigate and Research Topics
Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas	eTAP Lesson
Students organize and present their ideas and information according to the purpose of the research and their audience
Draw conclusions through a brief written explanation and create a works-cited page from notes, including the author, title, publisher, and publication year for each source used TX.ELA.110.15.26
Listening and Speaking/Listening	eTAP Lesson
Students use comprehension skills to listen attentively to others in formal and informal settings
Listen attentively to speakers, ask relevant questions, and make pertinent comments TX.ELA.110.15.27.A	Questioning
Follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a series of related sequences of action TX.ELA.110.15.27.B	Multiple-Step Instructions
Listening and Speaking/Speaking	eTAP Lesson
Students speak clearly and to the point, using the conventions of language. Students continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity
Express an opinion supported by accurate information, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, and enunciation, and the conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively TX.ELA.110.15.28
Listening and Speaking/Teamwork	eTAP Lesson
Students work productively with others in teams. Students continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity
Participate in teacher- and student-led discussions by posing and answering questions with appropriate detail and by providing suggestions that build upon the ideas of others TX.ELA.110.15.29	Questioning