4th grade "I Can" statements
based on the Illinois Learning Standards for Writing
Unit 1: Introduction to Writing Workshop
Intro. 1- I can understand Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamatory sentences.
Intro. 2- I can identify the type of punctuation that goes with each type of sentence.
Intro. 3- I can write 5 well-written sentences the type of sentence of my choosing.
Intro. 4- I can punctuate those sentences appropriately.
Intro. 5- I can complete assignments on time.
Intro. 6- I can draw a colorful picture to go with my writing.
Unit 2: Realistic Fiction
4.W.3a- I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using technique, details, and event sequences.
4.W.3b- I can establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters to organize events.
4.W.3c- I can write events that flow together naturally.
4.W.3d- I can use dialogue and description to describe experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
4.W.3e- I can use a variety of transitional words and phrases to move along the storyline.
4.W.3f- I can use concrete words, phrases, and details.
4.W.3g- I can write a conclusion that makes sense with the characters’ experiences or events.
4.W.4- I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level.
4.W.5- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can develop and strengthen planning, revising, and editing.
4.W.6- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can interact and collaborate with others and demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills.
4.W.10- I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
4.L.1- I can use conventions of English grammar, including pronouns, adverbs, verb tense, modal auxiliaries, adjectives, prepositional phrases, complete sentences: without fragments or run-ons, and appropriately use homonyms.
4.L.2- I can use conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
4.L.3- I can use precise words, ideas, punctuation, and formal discourse when writing, speaking, reading, and listening.
Unit 3: Personal Essay
W.4.1- I can write opinion pieces on topics of texts.
W.4.1.a-I can introduce a topic, state an opinion, and utilize essay structure.
W.4.1.b-I can support my reasons with facts and details.
W.4.1.c-I can use transitions to explain opinions and reasons.
W.4.1.d-I can write a conclusion related to my topic.
W.4.4-I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level.
W.4.5-With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can develop and strengthen planning, revising, and editing.
W.4.6-With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can interact and collaborate with others and demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills.
W.4.10-I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
L.4.1-I can use conventions of English grammar, including pronouns, adverbs, verb tense, modal auxiliaries, adjectives, prepositional phrases, complete sentences: without fragments or run-ons, and appropriately use homonyms.
L.4.2-I can use conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
L.4.3-I can use precise words, ideas, punctuation, and formal discourse when writing, speaking, reading, and listening.
L.4.6-I can use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
Unit 4: Poetry
W.4.4- I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level. (“If I Were in Charge of the World”, Bio Poem, Haiku, Color Poem, Cinquain, Acrostic, Free Verse, Found Poem)
W.4.10- I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Unit 4: Bringing History to Life
4.W.2a-I can write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
4.W.2b-I can introduce a topic clearly and put related information together.
4.W.2c-I can include formatting (e.g. headings), illustrations, and multimedia.
4.W.2d-I can find facts, definitions, details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
4.W.2e-I can connect ideas using words and phrases such as ‘another’, ‘for example’, ‘also’ and ‘because’.
4.W.2f-I can use language that is specific to the topic to explain it.
4.W.2g- I can write a conclusion related to the information and explanation I wrote.
4.W.4- I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level.
4.W.5- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can develop and strengthen planning, revising, and editing.
4.W.6- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can interact and collaborate with others and demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills.
4.W.7- I can research a topic and build knowledge through investigation.
4.W.8a- I can recall and gather important information by taking notes from print and digital sources.
4.W.8b-I can provide a list of sources I used for research.
4.W.9a-I can find evidence from texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
4.W.9b-I can describe a character, setting, or event in a story based on specific details.
4.W.9c- I can apply grade 4 reading standards to an informational text.
4.W.10-I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
4.L.1- I can use conventions of English grammar, including pronouns, adverbs, verb tense, modal auxiliaries, adjectives, prepositional phrases, complete sentences: without fragments or run-ons, and appropriately use homonyms.
4.L.2- I can use conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
4.L.3- I can use precise words, ideas, punctuation, and formal discourse when writing, speaking, reading, and listening.
4.L.4-I can use figurative language, nuances, word relations and meanings with similes, metaphors, idioms, adages, proverbs, antonyms, and synonyms.
4.L.6- I can use appropriate academic words and phrases.
Unit 5: Literary Essay
W.4.2-I can write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.4.2.a- I can introduce a topic.
W.4.2.b-I can group related information in paragraphs and sections.
W.4.2.c- I can develop the topic with concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
W.4.2.d- I can link ideas within categories of information using transitions.
W.4.2.e-I can use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain about the topic.
W.4.2.f-I can provide a concluding statement.
W.4.4-I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level.
W.4.5- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can develop and strengthen planning, revising, and editing.
W.4.6-With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can interact and collaborate with others and demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills.
W.4.8a- I can recall and gather information from experiences or print/digital sources.
W.4.8b-I can take notes and categorize information.
W.4.8c- I can provide a list of sources.
W.4.10- I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
L.4.1-I can use conventions of English grammar, including pronouns, adverbs, verb tense, modal auxiliaries, adjectives, prepositional phrases, complete sentences: without fragments or run-ons, and appropriately use homonyms.
L.4.2-I can use conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
L.4.3- I can use precise words, ideas, punctuation, and formal discourse when writing, speaking, reading, and listening.
L.4.6-I can use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
Intro. 1- I can understand Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamatory sentences.
Intro. 2- I can identify the type of punctuation that goes with each type of sentence.
Intro. 3- I can write 5 well-written sentences the type of sentence of my choosing.
Intro. 4- I can punctuate those sentences appropriately.
Intro. 5- I can complete assignments on time.
Intro. 6- I can draw a colorful picture to go with my writing.
Unit 2: Realistic Fiction
4.W.3a- I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using technique, details, and event sequences.
4.W.3b- I can establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters to organize events.
4.W.3c- I can write events that flow together naturally.
4.W.3d- I can use dialogue and description to describe experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
4.W.3e- I can use a variety of transitional words and phrases to move along the storyline.
4.W.3f- I can use concrete words, phrases, and details.
4.W.3g- I can write a conclusion that makes sense with the characters’ experiences or events.
4.W.4- I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level.
4.W.5- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can develop and strengthen planning, revising, and editing.
4.W.6- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can interact and collaborate with others and demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills.
4.W.10- I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
4.L.1- I can use conventions of English grammar, including pronouns, adverbs, verb tense, modal auxiliaries, adjectives, prepositional phrases, complete sentences: without fragments or run-ons, and appropriately use homonyms.
4.L.2- I can use conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
4.L.3- I can use precise words, ideas, punctuation, and formal discourse when writing, speaking, reading, and listening.
Unit 3: Personal Essay
W.4.1- I can write opinion pieces on topics of texts.
W.4.1.a-I can introduce a topic, state an opinion, and utilize essay structure.
W.4.1.b-I can support my reasons with facts and details.
W.4.1.c-I can use transitions to explain opinions and reasons.
W.4.1.d-I can write a conclusion related to my topic.
W.4.4-I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level.
W.4.5-With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can develop and strengthen planning, revising, and editing.
W.4.6-With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can interact and collaborate with others and demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills.
W.4.10-I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
L.4.1-I can use conventions of English grammar, including pronouns, adverbs, verb tense, modal auxiliaries, adjectives, prepositional phrases, complete sentences: without fragments or run-ons, and appropriately use homonyms.
L.4.2-I can use conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
L.4.3-I can use precise words, ideas, punctuation, and formal discourse when writing, speaking, reading, and listening.
L.4.6-I can use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
Unit 4: Poetry
W.4.4- I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level. (“If I Were in Charge of the World”, Bio Poem, Haiku, Color Poem, Cinquain, Acrostic, Free Verse, Found Poem)
W.4.10- I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Unit 4: Bringing History to Life
4.W.2a-I can write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
4.W.2b-I can introduce a topic clearly and put related information together.
4.W.2c-I can include formatting (e.g. headings), illustrations, and multimedia.
4.W.2d-I can find facts, definitions, details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
4.W.2e-I can connect ideas using words and phrases such as ‘another’, ‘for example’, ‘also’ and ‘because’.
4.W.2f-I can use language that is specific to the topic to explain it.
4.W.2g- I can write a conclusion related to the information and explanation I wrote.
4.W.4- I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level.
4.W.5- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can develop and strengthen planning, revising, and editing.
4.W.6- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can interact and collaborate with others and demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills.
4.W.7- I can research a topic and build knowledge through investigation.
4.W.8a- I can recall and gather important information by taking notes from print and digital sources.
4.W.8b-I can provide a list of sources I used for research.
4.W.9a-I can find evidence from texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
4.W.9b-I can describe a character, setting, or event in a story based on specific details.
4.W.9c- I can apply grade 4 reading standards to an informational text.
4.W.10-I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
4.L.1- I can use conventions of English grammar, including pronouns, adverbs, verb tense, modal auxiliaries, adjectives, prepositional phrases, complete sentences: without fragments or run-ons, and appropriately use homonyms.
4.L.2- I can use conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
4.L.3- I can use precise words, ideas, punctuation, and formal discourse when writing, speaking, reading, and listening.
4.L.4-I can use figurative language, nuances, word relations and meanings with similes, metaphors, idioms, adages, proverbs, antonyms, and synonyms.
4.L.6- I can use appropriate academic words and phrases.
Unit 5: Literary Essay
W.4.2-I can write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.4.2.a- I can introduce a topic.
W.4.2.b-I can group related information in paragraphs and sections.
W.4.2.c- I can develop the topic with concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
W.4.2.d- I can link ideas within categories of information using transitions.
W.4.2.e-I can use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain about the topic.
W.4.2.f-I can provide a concluding statement.
W.4.4-I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience at a Grade 4 level.
W.4.5- With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can develop and strengthen planning, revising, and editing.
W.4.6-With guidance and support from peers and adults, I can interact and collaborate with others and demonstrate sufficient keyboarding skills.
W.4.8a- I can recall and gather information from experiences or print/digital sources.
W.4.8b-I can take notes and categorize information.
W.4.8c- I can provide a list of sources.
W.4.10- I can write routinely over extended timeframes for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
L.4.1-I can use conventions of English grammar, including pronouns, adverbs, verb tense, modal auxiliaries, adjectives, prepositional phrases, complete sentences: without fragments or run-ons, and appropriately use homonyms.
L.4.2-I can use conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
L.4.3- I can use precise words, ideas, punctuation, and formal discourse when writing, speaking, reading, and listening.
L.4.6-I can use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words and phrases.