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Saint Odilo Curriculum 2005-06
Language Arts - Grade 4

Genres

Author: Comparing/Contrasting
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the themes, points of view, and styles of two authors.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Short Story: Analyzing
The learner will be able to analyze a short story for details, emotions, and events, and predict the outcomes of the story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story/Short Story   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Genre/Cultures: Selecting Literature
The learner will be able to independently select books from a variety of genres (biographies, nonfiction, fiction, diaries, and journals) and from multiple cultures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genre   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Author Technique: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of author technique.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author: Style/Technique Evaluation Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Informational: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize information from three entries from one or more reference books.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Informational Text Synthesis Master 5.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Author Intention
The learner will be able to identify the author's purpose in a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author: Intentions Analysis Master 5.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Author Intention: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the author's purpose in a given work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author: Intentions Evaluation Master 5.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4, Item #043, 050, 052 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Short Story: Character/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze a character depicted in a short story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story/Short Story Analysis Master 1.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Short Story: Construct Meaning
The learner will be able to construct meaning from a short story by interpreting details, the title, character motives and feelings, and by predicting outcomes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story/Short Story Comprehension Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Narrative Patterns: Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize narrative patterns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Narrative Comprehension Master 1.5 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Genre: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the genre of a given passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genre Knowledge Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Point of View: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate how author point of view influences reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Author: Point of View Evaluation Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4, Item #049 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
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Language Expressions

Noun: Forms/Edit
The learner will be able to edit writing for noun forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Noun Comprehension Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #9 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Subject-Verb: Agreement
The learner will be able to use correct subject-verb agreement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Subject-Verb Agreement Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #7 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Pronoun: Case/Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for correct use of pronouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Pronoun Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #9 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Sentence Structure: Identify Complete
The learner will be able to identify complete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #012, 015, 032, 053, 058 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Sentence Structure: Grammar/Effective
The learner will be able to write grammatically correct, effective sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #7 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Sentence Structure: Use
The learner will be able to use correct sentence structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure Application Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #7 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Fragment: Identify
The learner will be able to identify incomplete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #012, 015, 032, 053, 058 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Run-On: Identify
The learner will be able to identify run-on sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #012, 015, 032, 053, 058 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Sentence Combining
The learner will be able to combine multiple complete sentences into one complete sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences Application Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #014, 028, 056 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Sentence Combining: Concise/Clarity
The learner will be able to combine two sentences concisely and with clarity of meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences Application Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #7 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Idiom: Define/Interpret
The learner will be able to define and interpret idioms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Idiom Application Master 3.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Simile: Recognize
The learner will be able to show an understanding of similes by reading sentences and choosing the best similes for the underlined words or phrases.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Metaphor/Simile Application Master 5.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Metaphor: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret metaphors and show an understanding of how they are used in comparisons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Metaphor/Simile Application Master 3.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Edit: Context
The learner will be able to edit a series of sentences for double negatives, verb forms, subject-verb agreement, redundancies, and clarity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sentence Structure: Edit Application Master 1.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
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Language Mechanics

Punctuation: Apply
The learner will be able to apply fundamental punctuation rules to written works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Punctuation   Master   Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #7 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Mechanics: Conventions
The learner will be able to understand and apply English language conventions in the following areas: punctuation (commas, periods, quotation marks) and usage (pronouns, singular and plural nouns, subject/verb agreement, verb tenses, singular possessives).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Mechanics   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Capitalization: City/State
The learner will be able to capitalize cities and states.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Knowledge Master 0.5 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Comma: Understand
The learner will be able to edit sentences for the correct use of commas and show an understanding of how commas alter meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Comma Application Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to use capitalization correctly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Capitalization: Applications Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #7 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Title: Capitalize
The learner will be able to capitalize a title.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Capitalization: Title Knowledge Master 0.5 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
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Response: Story/Analyze/Discuss
The learner will be able to analyze a story and discuss story elements after hearing it read aloud. This includes identifying the main idea, events, sequence, and details of the story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Listening Responses   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Discussion: Group/Respond
The learner will be able to respond to others (in a group discussion) by paraphrasing the comments of others, asking poignant questions, and demonstrating patience while listening.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Discussion   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Evaluating: Student/Teacher Criteria
The learner will be able to evaluate the oral presentations given by others on the basis of a set of student/teacher developed criteria (cohesive main idea, consistent organization of supporting ideas, and effective speaking style).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Presentation: Evaluating   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
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Media

Advertisement: Describe
The learner will be able to find and describe information displayed in an advertisement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Advertisement Application Master 1.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
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Reading Operations

Predict Outcome
The learner will be able to analyze how elements of a story are connected, and utilize this analysis to make predictions about how a story might end.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Predicting   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Comprehension: Display Skills
The learner will be able to display comprehension skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Behaviors   Master   Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #2-3, Item #5, 38, 41, 46, 48 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Reading Behaviors: Apply
The learner will be able to apply meaning while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Behaviors   Master   Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #026, 037, 063 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Response Logs
The learner will be able to keep a reading response log which includes sections for detailing events, and for providing an emotional and/or intellectual reaction to story elements. Such a log should be referred to by the student as a measure of the student's growth as a reader, for topics for group discussions, and as a way to become an engaged reader.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Logs   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Response: Activities
The learner will be able to engage in self-initiated reading response activities such as prewriting on topics (lists, webbing, illustrations, graphs, clusters), maintaining reading response logs, discussing reading materials with peers, and forming questions about reading materials during which the student is able to recall key elements of reading materials, summarize, paraphrase main ideas, generalize about characters, explain how elements of reading materials may be connected, and remain open to the ideas and interpretations of others.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Composing   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Prior Knowledge: Understand Text
The learner will be able to use prior knowledge to understand texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prior Knowledge   Master   Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Analyze: Main Characters
The learner will be able to analyze main characters by creating story maps which highlight the adventures, personalities, and growth of main characters. Such maps should include quotes from main characters, other characters, and narrators, which substantiate commentary on the main characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Character: Analyze   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Written: Connection
The learner will be able to create a written response to reading materials that connects similar themes and ideas found in texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Written   Master   Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Monitor: Strategies/Develop
The learner will be able to develop strategies for monitoring his/her reading process.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies: Monitor   Master   Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #003, 023, 025 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Analyze: Characters/Point of View
The learner will be able to analyze story elements such as characters, point of view, setting, and story line, and discuss how these elements are connected.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story Elements: Analyze   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Cause/Effect: Understanding
The learner will be able to understand the relationship between cause and effect.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cause/Effect Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #3, Item #004, 007, 047 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Main Idea: Stated
The learner will be able to determine the main idea stated in a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Main Idea Analysis Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #044 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Draw Conclusion: Reading Material
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Draw Conclusion Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #3, Item #008, 039-040 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Draw Conclusion: Passage
The learner will be able to draw logical and supported conclusions from passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Draw Conclusion Comprehension Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Predict Outcome: Information
The learner will be able to make predictions from information in written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Predicting Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4, Item #006, 019 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Fact/Opinion Comprehension Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Summary: Strategies
The learner will be able to summarize material while he/she reads.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Summary Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Theme: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Themes Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #3, Item #044 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Inference: Information
The learner will be able to make inferences from information in written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Inference Analysis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #3 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Detail: Identify
The learner will be able to identify details from reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Detail Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #2 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Story Elements: Character/Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements, such as characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story Elements Knowledge Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #002 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Story Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story Elements Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #002 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Story: Elements/Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements, such as setting, plot, and characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story Elements Comprehension Master 5.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #3 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Figurative Language: Infer Meaning
The learner will be able to infer meaning from figurative language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Figurative Language Comprehension Master 3.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Compare: Reading Material
The learner will be able to make comparisons about reading material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Compare/Contrast Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Compare/Contrast: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to compare and contrast reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Compare/Contrast Application Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #020 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Strategies: Knowing
The learner will be able to know of a variety of strategies which aid comprehension.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Knowledge Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Strategies: Extend Information
The learner will be able to extend information beyond passage ideas while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Synthesis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4, Item #026, 037, 063 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Strategies: Critical Thinking
The learner will be able to apply critical thinking when reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Plot: Climax
The learner will be able to recognize plot climax in reading selections.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Plot Comprehension Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #3 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to critically examine reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Critical Thinking Evaluation Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #035 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Support: Examine
The learner will be able to examine the adequacy of support in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Support Analysis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #036 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Reality/Fantasy
The learner will be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Real/Non-Real Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Sequence: Identify Order
The learner will be able to identify the order of events which occur within a reading selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sequence Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #2 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Sequence: Time/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the time structure of a reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sequence Knowledge Master 1.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Generalization: Passage
The learner will be able to make a generalization based on passage elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Generalization Application Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Questions: Aid Understanding
The learner will be able to generate questions to aid understanding while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Questions Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Structure: Style/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the style structure of a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Structure Knowledge Master 3.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Structure: Increase Understanding
The learner will be able to use text structure to increase understanding of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Structure Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Reading Behaviors: Initial Understanding
The learner will be able to demonstrate an initial understanding of a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Behaviors Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #001, 017 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Response: Evaluate/Author
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness and purpose of an author in a written response to reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Composing Evaluation Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Synthesizing: Information/Multiple Texts
The learner will be able to demonstrate skills for constructing meaning by synthesizing information from multiple written texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Synthesizing Synthesis Master 5.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #061 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Written: Literal Questions
The learner will be able to write in response to literal questions from reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Written Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #2 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Written: Understanding
The learner will be able to write in response to reading materials in order to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Written Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #3 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Written: Strategies
The learner will be able to create a written response that demonstrates understanding and use of reading strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Written Application Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Written: Extend
The learner will be able to create a written response that extends the use of information from documents and/or forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Written Synthesis Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Written: Extend Meaning
The learner will be able to create a written response that extends the meaning of reading materials to other contexts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Written Synthesis Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #4 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Written: Interpret
The learner will be able to create a written response that interprets information found in documents and/or forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Responses: Written Evaluation Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Graphic Feature: Use
The learner will be able to use common graphical features to increase understanding of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Reading Strategies: Graphic Features Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #5, Item #018, 021, 062 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
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Persuasion: Devices/Utilize
The learner will be able to communicate a point of view utilizing persuasive devices (powerful examples, language, tone of voice, and sequencing events), and body language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Persuasion   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
General: Guidelines/Follow
The learner will be able to orally present a report, speech, poem, or story which follows the guidelines set by the class/teacher for an appropriate presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Presentation: General   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Group: Member/Participate
The learner will be able to participate as an active member of a group preparing a presentation. The presentation should be appropriate for its purpose, the audience, and topic, and should incorporate audio/visual aids.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Presentation: Group   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Story: Retell/Summarize
The learner will be able to orally retell or summarize a story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Story Analysis Master 1.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
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Edit: Contextual
The learner will be able to edit for correct spelling by transferring a knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and their definitions to the spelling of words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Strategies
The learner will be able to develop a study method for learning how to spell new words (such as keeping a log of words misspelled frequently).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Spelling Strategies   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Root Words: Building
The learner will be able to correctly spell words where an affix may or may not change the spelling of the root word.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Affix Comprehension Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Homophones
The learner will be able to review sentences for the appropriate use and correct spelling of homophones.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Homophone Comprehension Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Spelling
The learner will be able to choose a word that best completes a sentence and is spelled correctly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Complete Sentence Comprehension Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Irregular Words
The learner will be able to correctly write words with irregular spelling.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Irregular Word Comprehension Master 1.5 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Suffix: Spell
The learner will be able to correctly spell words which have a suffix.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Suffix Comprehension Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
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Study and Research Skills

Research Project: Management
The learner will be able to work in a group and/or alone to decide on a research topic, develop a plan of action for completing the research, create a timeline for the project which includes each step of the research and presentation process, utilize resources such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, film, tape, experts, and technology, formulate a thesis statement, outline details, and prepare a presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Research Project   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Research Skills: Evaluating Resources
The learner will be able to evaluate the usefulness of a resource book (to a given research project) by quickly skimming, reading a chapter title, index, title page, table of contents, glossary, paragraph headings, and visual aids.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Resource: Evaluating   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Dictionary: Identify/Locate Information
The learner will be able to identify the kinds of information a dictionary contains and locate information in a dictionary.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Dictionary Comprehension Master 3.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Outline: Titles
The learner will be able to use organizational skills to complete an outline and choose the most appropriate title for a given outline.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Outline Application Master 0.5 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Encyclopedia: Locate Information
The learner will be able to locate information in an encyclopedia.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Encyclopedia Application Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Diagrams: Keys
The learner will be able to use a diagram and its accompanying keys.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Diagram Application Master 3.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
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Analogy
The learner will be able to generate analogies which encompass the multiple levels of meaning and connotations of words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Analogy   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Context: Analysis
The learner will be able to draw logical conclusions about the meaning of words when they are presented within the context of a passage and utilize structural clues (affixes, base words, comparatives, superlatives, irregular verbs, pronouns and their referents, synonyms, and antonyms) to define unknown words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Context   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Word Choice: Poems
The learner will be able to demonstrate a large vocabulary and the ability to use multiple-meaning words precisely by writing cinquains, haikus, diamantes, and acrostics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Word Choice   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Sentence Completion
The learner will be able to identify the vocabulary word that best completes a given sentence as read aloud by the teacher.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Complete Sentence Comprehension Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Context: Technical
The learner will be able to determine the meaning of unfamiliar technical terms by analyzing the context (a paragraph or more) in which the words are used.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Context Synthesis Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Relationship
The learner will be able to determine the meaning of a word through its relationship to another word.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Relationship Application Master 1.5 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Vocabulary: Read/Identify/Understand
The learner will be able to read, identify, and understand grade specific vocabulary words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Vocabulary Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #2 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Strategies: Variety
The learner will be able to apply a variety of vocabulary strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Vocabulary Strategies Application Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #009, 022, 024, 042 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
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Essay: Thematic
The learner will be able to write a response to a literary topic which includes a clear thesis statement, an effective introduction, paragraphs which provide supporting details, elaboration, and examples, and a strong conclusion which ties the ideas and concepts presented in the essay together. The essay should follow a logical and consistent organizational pattern, utilize punctuation, grammar, literary devices, rich word choices, and a variety of sentence constructions to add emphasis and strength to key points, and reflect a style and voice appropriate for a given audience, purpose, and subject matter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Essay/Composition   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Writing as a Process: Expository
The learner will be able to demonstrate the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, rewriting, editing, publishing) to create an expository piece.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Writing as a Process   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Edit: Language Conventions
The learner will be able to proofread sentences for punctuation errors and complete sentences using correct punctuation and capitalization.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Edit: Adjectives/Adverbs
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of adverbs and adjectives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions   Master   Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #9 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Edit: Language Conventions
The learner will be able to edit written works for language conventions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions   Master   Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #9 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Edit: Usage/Mechanics
The learner will be able to edit final drafts of writing for correct use of the following conventions: pronouns, singular or plural nouns, subject-verb agreement, singular possessives, punctuation, and spelling.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Revise: Content
The learner will be able to revise writing in terms of content, style, voice, selection and sequence of ideas, and sentence structure (declarative, interrogatory, imperative, exclamatory). The student should show a willingness to be flexible, open to changes in drafts, and should view writing as a continuous process.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Revising: Content   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Style: Selecting
The learner will be able to choose an appropriate writing style (expository, persuasive, narrative, or expressive) for a given purpose.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Style   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Topic Sentence: Create/Edit
The learner will be able to create and edit a topic sentence which develops the topic of a given paragraph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Paragraph Content: Topic Sentence   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Collection: Compile
The learner will be able to compile a portfolio of writing samples which includes writing from different content areas, short stories, reports, and poems with drafts from each stage of the writing process. The portfolio should also include an explanation of why the pieces were selected, a self-evaluation of progress made in writing, and a judgment statement on whether goals set by teacher and/or student were met.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Portfolios: Collection   Master   The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Conclusion: Use
The learner will be able to use a conclusion in a written work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Introduction/Conclusion Application Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Edit: Proofread
The learner will be able to proofread written works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing Analysis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #034, 037, 060, 063 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Expository: Essay
The learner will be able to write an expository essay.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Expository Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Narrative: Events/Sequence
The learner will be able to write a narrative which describes events in sequential order.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Narrative Application Master 3.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Sequence: Ideas
The learner will be able to order ideas sequentially when writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Sequence Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Research Paper: Development
The learner will be able to understand the development of a research paper.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Research Paper Synthesis Master 5.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Descriptive: Object/Idea
The learner will be able to write to describe the qualities of an object or an idea.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Descriptive Application Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Main Idea/Supporting Details
The learner will be able to write a composition which includes a main idea and supporting details.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Main Idea Application Master 2.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Clarity/Focus: Relevant Information
The learner will be able to include relevant information in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Clarity/Focus Evaluation Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8, Item #045, 055 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Edit: Verb Form
The learner will be able to edit written works for correct verb forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #9 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Edit: Sentence Structure
The learner will be able to edit for correct sentence structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #9 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Edit: Capitalization
The learner will be able to edit sentences for capitalization errors.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions Analysis Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #9 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Edit: Punctuation
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of punctuation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Language Conventions Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #9 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Edit: Paragraph Coherence
The learner will be able to edit a paragraph for cohesiveness, theme, and sequence of ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Content Application Master 5.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Cursive: Letters
The learner will be able to form cursive letters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Print/Cursive Comprehension Master 0.5 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Support: Write Text
The learner will be able to write a supported text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Support Application Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8, Item #016, 051, 057 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Conventions: Spacing Between Words
The learner will be able to include a space between written words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Emergent Writing: Conventions Comprehension Master 1.0 The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Fourth Grade Classroom
  
Transition: Conjunction/Use
The learner will be able to use transitional conjunctions in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Transition Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Transition: Phrase/Use
The learner will be able to use transitional phrases in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Transition Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Transitions: Use Effective
The learner will be able to use effective transitions (and, but, or) in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Transition Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Usage: Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for usage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Editing: Usage Application Master 5.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Item #010-011, 013, 031, 033, 054 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Topic Sentence: Identify/Best
The learner will be able to select the best topic sentence for a given paragraph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Paragraph Content: Topic Sentence Application Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Strategies: Understand/Use Sources
The learner will be able to understand how to use information sources as a prewriting strategy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting: Strategies Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8, Item #027, 029-030, 059 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Strategies: Outline/Understand
The learner will be able to understand how to use an outline as a prewriting strategy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting: Strategies Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
Strategies: Apply/Variety
The learner will be able to apply a variety of prewriting strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Prewriting: Strategies Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Multiple Assessments, 1997, Level 15, Objective Statement #8 tested in week 36 of next year. Classroom
  
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