4th grade "I Can" statements
based on the Illinois Learning Standards for Reading
Unit 1: Introduction to Reading Workshop
I can stay focused during independent reading times.
I can make good choices to find a book that is “just right” for me.
I can follow directions on a reading assignment.
I can try my hardest as a 4th grade learner.
I can complete assignments on time.
I can write in complete sentences.
Unit 2: Realistic Fiction
R. L. 1- I can refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says.
R. L. 1- I can draw inferences when explaining what the text says.
R. L. 2- I can analyze a story to determine the theme using details in the text.
R. L. 2- I can use significant story elements in order to make a summary.
R. L. 3- I can use text support to identify significant character traits, setting, and events in detail.
R. L. 4- I can determine word meaning and phrases in context.
R. L. 6- I can determine the point of view from which different stories are narrated.
R. L. 6- I can compare and contrast first and third person point of view.
R. L. 9- I can compare and contrast different authors’ approaches to similar themes, topics, and patterns.
R. L. 10- I can comprehend grade level Realistic Fiction texts by the end of the year.
Unit 3: Informational Topic-Based Nonfiction
R.I. 1- I can locate details and examples in a text.
R.I. 1- I can use the details and examples to explain what the text says and make inferences.
R.I. 2- I can find the main idea of a text and support it with details.
R.I. 2- I can summarize the text.
R.I. 3- I can explain events, procedures, ideas or concepts in a historical, scientific or technical text, including what happened and why (cause and effect) based on specific information in the text.
R.I. 4- I can determine the meaning of unknown word or phrases.
R.I. 5- I can describe the different structures of an informational text.
R.I. 7- I can explain how visual information contributes to the understanding of the text.
R. I. 8 - I can explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
R. I. 10- I can read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Unit 4: Poetry, Prose, & Drama
R. L. 1- I can make inferences using background knowledge and text support.
R.L. 2- I can summarize a story, a drama, or a poem.
R.L.3- I can describe a character, setting, or event in a story, drama, or poem using the character's thoughts, words, or actions.
R.L. 4- I can determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text.
R.L. 5- I can explain major differences between poems and drama, prose.
R.L. 5- I can refer to the structural elements of poems and drama.
R.L.6- I can compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first and third person narrations.
R.L.6- I can compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (opposition of good vs. evil) and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
R.L.7- I can make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.
R.L.10- I can comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
R.L.10- I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology.
L.5.a- I can understand figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.5.b- I can explain the meaning of similes and metaphors in context.
L.5.c- I can recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
L.5.d- I can demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
Unit 5: Biography/Autobiography/Historical Informational
R.I. 1- I can locate details and examples in a text.
R.I. 1- I can use the details and examples to explain what the text says and make inferences.
R.I. 2- I can find the main idea of a text and support it with details.
R.I. 2- I can summarize the text.
R.I.3- I can explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical text, including what happened and why with evidence.
R.I. 4- I can determine the meaning of unknown word or phrases (general academic and domain specific words).
R.I. 5- I can describe the different structures of an informational text.
R.I.6- I can compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic and describe the differences.
R.I. 7- I can explain how visual information contributes to the understanding of the text.
R. I. 8- I can explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
R.I.9- I can put together information from two texts on the same topic and write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
R.I.10- I can comprehend grade level historical texts by the end of the year.
Unit 6: Traditional Literature
R. L. 1- I can refer back to the text to help me make inferences.
R. L. 2- I can determine the theme of a text.
R. L. 2- I can use significant story elements in order to make a summary.
R. L. 3- I can describe a character, setting, or event using specific details from a text.
R. L. 4- I can determine word meaning and phrases in context.
R. L. 4- I can understand allusions to characters found in mythology.
R. L. 9- I can compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g. opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures
L. 5. b- I can recognize and explain the meaning of common adages and proverbs.
R. L. 10- I can read and comprehend grade level text.
I can stay focused during independent reading times.
I can make good choices to find a book that is “just right” for me.
I can follow directions on a reading assignment.
I can try my hardest as a 4th grade learner.
I can complete assignments on time.
I can write in complete sentences.
Unit 2: Realistic Fiction
R. L. 1- I can refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says.
R. L. 1- I can draw inferences when explaining what the text says.
R. L. 2- I can analyze a story to determine the theme using details in the text.
R. L. 2- I can use significant story elements in order to make a summary.
R. L. 3- I can use text support to identify significant character traits, setting, and events in detail.
R. L. 4- I can determine word meaning and phrases in context.
R. L. 6- I can determine the point of view from which different stories are narrated.
R. L. 6- I can compare and contrast first and third person point of view.
R. L. 9- I can compare and contrast different authors’ approaches to similar themes, topics, and patterns.
R. L. 10- I can comprehend grade level Realistic Fiction texts by the end of the year.
Unit 3: Informational Topic-Based Nonfiction
R.I. 1- I can locate details and examples in a text.
R.I. 1- I can use the details and examples to explain what the text says and make inferences.
R.I. 2- I can find the main idea of a text and support it with details.
R.I. 2- I can summarize the text.
R.I. 3- I can explain events, procedures, ideas or concepts in a historical, scientific or technical text, including what happened and why (cause and effect) based on specific information in the text.
R.I. 4- I can determine the meaning of unknown word or phrases.
R.I. 5- I can describe the different structures of an informational text.
R.I. 7- I can explain how visual information contributes to the understanding of the text.
R. I. 8 - I can explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
R. I. 10- I can read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Unit 4: Poetry, Prose, & Drama
R. L. 1- I can make inferences using background knowledge and text support.
R.L. 2- I can summarize a story, a drama, or a poem.
R.L.3- I can describe a character, setting, or event in a story, drama, or poem using the character's thoughts, words, or actions.
R.L. 4- I can determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text.
R.L. 5- I can explain major differences between poems and drama, prose.
R.L. 5- I can refer to the structural elements of poems and drama.
R.L.6- I can compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first and third person narrations.
R.L.6- I can compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (opposition of good vs. evil) and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
R.L.7- I can make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.
R.L.10- I can comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
R.L.10- I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology.
L.5.a- I can understand figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.5.b- I can explain the meaning of similes and metaphors in context.
L.5.c- I can recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
L.5.d- I can demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
Unit 5: Biography/Autobiography/Historical Informational
R.I. 1- I can locate details and examples in a text.
R.I. 1- I can use the details and examples to explain what the text says and make inferences.
R.I. 2- I can find the main idea of a text and support it with details.
R.I. 2- I can summarize the text.
R.I.3- I can explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical text, including what happened and why with evidence.
R.I. 4- I can determine the meaning of unknown word or phrases (general academic and domain specific words).
R.I. 5- I can describe the different structures of an informational text.
R.I.6- I can compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic and describe the differences.
R.I. 7- I can explain how visual information contributes to the understanding of the text.
R. I. 8- I can explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
R.I.9- I can put together information from two texts on the same topic and write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
R.I.10- I can comprehend grade level historical texts by the end of the year.
Unit 6: Traditional Literature
R. L. 1- I can refer back to the text to help me make inferences.
R. L. 2- I can determine the theme of a text.
R. L. 2- I can use significant story elements in order to make a summary.
R. L. 3- I can describe a character, setting, or event using specific details from a text.
R. L. 4- I can determine word meaning and phrases in context.
R. L. 4- I can understand allusions to characters found in mythology.
R. L. 9- I can compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g. opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures
L. 5. b- I can recognize and explain the meaning of common adages and proverbs.
R. L. 10- I can read and comprehend grade level text.