Rhea County Schools
Rhea County Curriculum

Language Arts - Grade 4-Language Arts

Language Arts

The Terra Nova Complete Battery for Reading/Language Arts "reflects current instructional practices. The skills essential for effective communication - - reading comprehension, language, vocabulary, and study skills - - are integrated into one test to provide a coherent assessment experience.

To help student succeed, the directions, passages, and test questions are linked by themes that provide context and stimulate interest. The arrangement of test questions leads to a deepening engagement with the material, much like the process a thoughtful teacher uses in exploring text with students.

The test reflects the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds and experiences of contemporary students, with the goal of providing equity in assessing achievement. It involves the students in constructing meaning, monitoring their own comprehension strategies, and thinking critically and creatively in response to texts." The Tennessee English Language Arts Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten through Grade 12 was adopted by the State Board of Education on December 5, 1996. "The framework includes the Content Strands and Learning Expectations necessary to insure K-12 Tennessee students develop the language skills needed to succeed in school, in the workplace, and in their lives." As a response to the concerns of the business and college communities, the TCAP Writing Assessment was developed. The Assessment measures strengths and weaknesses in the are of writing and provides a basis for developing instructional strategies to improve writing.

Grade 4-Language Arts

The Terra Nova Complete Battery assesses students in fourth grade (Level 14). The Terra Nova Plus assesses students in fourth grade (Level 14). The Tennessee English Language Arts Curriculum Framework identifies the learning expectations for Grades 3-5. The TCAP Writing Assessment is given to students in Grade 4.


Language Expressions

    Culture: Diversity/Interest
The learner will be able to use literature to develop an interest in multicultural, gender and ethnic diversity in language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Culture Application Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Grammar: Use
The learner will be able to use correct grammar.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Grammar Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 4, p.8, #6
  
    Sentence Structure: Length/Variety
The learner will be able to write using a variety of sentence structures and lengths.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Application Master 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 4, p.8, #6
  
    Noun: Forms/Edit
The learner will be able to edit writing for noun forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Noun Comprehension, Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #9 week tested: 25.
  
    Subject-Verb: Agreement
The learner will be able to use correct subject-verb agreement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Subject-Verb Agreement Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #7, Item #019 week tested: 25.
  
    Pronoun: Case/Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for correct use of pronouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Pronoun Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #9 week tested: 25.
  
    Sentence Structure: Identify Complete
The learner will be able to identify complete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #007, 037, 060 week tested: 25.
  
    Sentence Structure: Use
The learner will be able to use correct sentence structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #7 week tested: 25..; TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.2
  
    Fragment: Identify
The learner will be able to identify incomplete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #007, 037, 060 week tested: 25.
  
    Run-On: Identify
The learner will be able to identify run-on sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #007, 037, 060 week tested: 25.
  
    Sentence Combining
The learner will be able to combine multiple complete sentences into one complete sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #010, 038, 057, 079 week tested: 25.
  
    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
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #7 week tested: 25.
  

Language Mechanics

    Mechanics: Use Correct
The learner will be able to write using correct language usage and mechanics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Mechanics Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.2
  
    Endmark: Use
The learner will be able to use endmarks correctly in written works,(use periods, question marks, and exclamation marks correctly).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Endmark Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Language Item #3, 17 week tested: 25.
  
    Capitalization: Proper Nouns
The learner will be able to capitalize proper nouns (cities and states).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Proper Nouns Knowledge Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #39, Language Item #5, 20 week tested: 25.
  
    Comma: Identify Correct Use
The learner will be able to identify and correctly use commas.(between city and state, separate words in a series, after introductory words ,separate a noun in direct address, after greeting and closing of friendly letter,before conjunction in a compound sentence, and to separate the quote from the rest of the sentence).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Comma Comprehension Master 4.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Language Item #2, 7, 10, 12, 15, 18 week tested: 25.
  
    Quotation Mark: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of quotation marks in a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Quotation Mark Knowledge, Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Obj. Statement #38, Language Item #1, 4, 8, 11, 19 week tested: 25.
  
    Quotation Mark: Dialogue/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of quotation marks in dialogue.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Quotation Mark Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #38 week tested: 25.
  
    Apostrophe: Contractions
The learner will be able to identify and correctly use apostrophes with contractions in sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Apostrophe/Hyphen/Dash Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #39 week tested: 25.
  
    Apostrophe: Possessive/Singular
The learner will be able to identify and correctly use apostrophes with singular possessives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Apostrophe/Hyphen/Dash Comprehension, Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #39 week tested: 25.
  
    Apostrophe: Possessive/Plural
The learner will be able to identify and correctly use apostrophes with plural possessives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Apostrophe/Hyphen/Dash Comprehension Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #39 week tested: 25.
  
    Punctuation: Identify Correct
The learner will be able to identify the correct punctuation ( apostrophes, commas, capitalization, quotations marks, and end marks ).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Punctuation Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #38 week tested: 25.
  
    Punctuation: Letters/Correct
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of punctuation and capitalization in a letter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Punctuation Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Language Item #13-14, 16 week tested: 25.
  
    Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to identify and use capitalization correctly(the first word of a sentence, the pronoun I, all proper nouns, titles or their abbreviation when used with a person's name, proper adjectives(North America),days, months, holidays,capitalize the first, last, and all important words in a title, the first word in a quotation, and the first word in the greeting and closing of a letter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Capitalization: Applications Comprehension, Application Master 4.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #7 week tested: 25.
  
    Identify subject and predicate
The learner will be able to the student will correctly identify a simple and a complete subject and predicate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Mechanics Application, Synthesis Master 2.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Nouns common/proper, singular/plural
The learner will be able to identify correct use of nouns(common/proper, singular,plural-learn rules for making a singular noun plural).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Nouns: common/proper, singular/plural Application Master 2.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Nouns: plurals and possessives
The learner will be able to form plurals and possessives of nouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Abbreviate/Initial Application Master 2.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Verbs:present and past tense
The learner will be able to identify and use regular verbs (present and past tense).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjectives: predicate and demonstrative Application Master 2.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Adjectives: predicate and demonstrative
The learner will be able to identify correct use of adjectives, including predicate adjectives, comparative form, articles, and demonstrative forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjectives:predicate and demonstrative Knowledge Introduce 2.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Adverbs:Identify
The learner will be able to identify correct use of adverbs and the comparative forms of adverbs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Mechanics Knowledge Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Pronouns:Usage
The learner will be able to identify correct use of subject pronouns,pronoun and noun agreement, object pronouns,possessive pronouns , and compound subjects and compound objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Mechanics Knowledge, Application Master 2.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Negatives
The learner will be able to identify double negatives in a sentence and use correctly in speech.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Negatives Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Paragraph structure
The learner will be able to identify parts of a paragraph (topic sentence, indented first line, and supporting detail sentences).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence and paragraph structure Knowledge Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Relevant and irrelevant information
The learner will be able to identify relevant and irrelevant information in a paragraph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Relevant and irrelevant information Knowledge Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Friendly letter
The learner will be able to identify parts of and write friendly letters and address envelopes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Friendly letters and address envelopes Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  

Listening

    Directions: Follow
The learner will be able to listen to and follow directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Evaluating: Information
The learner will be able to evaluate information delivered by a speaker.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Nonverbal and Verbal Clues
The learner will be able to the learner will be able to use nonverbal and verbal clues to construct meaning in what is heard.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Anticipatory Response Knowledge Master 1.0 Rhea County Department of Education(a)
  

Media

    Media: Handle
The learner will be able to handle media responsibly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Application Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  
    Purposes: Language Arts Processes
The learner will be able to use media sources for language arts processes, such as reading, viewing, writing and creating.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Purposes Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  
    Information: Locate/Print/Nonprint
The learner will be able to locate and organize information found in print and nonprint materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Print/Nonprint: Information Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  
    Media Message: Content/Concept
The learner will be able to examine the content and concepts contained in visual media forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Message Analysis Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  
    Media Presentation: Sources/Create
The learner will be able to use a variety of media sources to create and display information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Presentation Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  
    Media: Daily Life/Describe
The learner will be able to describe media's influence in daily life.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Media Knowledge Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  

Speaking

    Oral Composition: Pre-Composing
The learner will be able to use pre-composing strategies to generate, develop, and organize ideas to be used in an oral composition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Oral Composition/Interpretation Analysis Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Social Norms: Manners
The learner will be able to use appropriate speaking manners.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Communication: Social Rituals/Norms Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Directions: Orally Give
The learner will be able to give oral directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Discussion: Participate
The learner will be able to participate in group discussions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Group Communication: Discussion Application Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Discussion: Pertinent Comment
The learner will be able to make pertinent comments in the context of a discussion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Discussion/Conversation Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Language Conventions: Speech
The learner will be able to use language conventions appropriately in a speech.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Language Conventions Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Oral Interpretation: Original/Produce
The learner will be able to produce his/her own original written work in an oral or written interpretation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Oral Composition/Interpretation Comprehension, Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Oral Interpretation: Published/Produce
The learner will be able to produce or present an oral interpretation of a published work of literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Oral Composition/Interpretation Comprehension, Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Pace: Varied/Pauses
The learner will be able to use varied pacing, including pauses, to communicate with others.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocal Characteristic: Pace Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Pitch: Varied/Communicate
The learner will be able to use varied pitch to communicate with others.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocal Characteristic: Pitch Application Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Practices: Occasion/Variety
The learner will be able to speak for a variety of occasions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Communication Practices Knowledge, Application Introduce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Pronunciation: Pronounce Clearly
The learner will be able to pronounce words clearly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Pronunciation Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Purposes: Ideas/Clarity
The learner will be able to speak to express ideas clearly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Purposes Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Sentence Structure: Complete
The learner will be able to use complete sentences when speaking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Comprehension, Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Skills: Effective
The learner will be able to utilize effective communication skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Communication Skills Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Small Group: Contributor
The learner will be able to speak as a contributor of a small group.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Group Communication: Small Group Knowledge, Application Introduce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Story: Read Aloud
The learner will be able to read orally with intonation and expression.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Story Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Strategies: Outline/Notes
The learner will be able to develop an outline, using notes and relevant information, to prepare for speaking situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Speaking Strategies Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Inflection/Varied
The learner will be able to use varied inflections to communicate with others.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocal Characteristic Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Vocal Characteristic: Rate
The learner will be able to use varied rates of speech to communicate with others.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocal Characteristic Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  
    Volume: Varied/Use
The learner will be able to use varied speech volumes to communicate with others.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocal Characteristic: Volume Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23
  

Study and Research Skills

    Study Skills: Facilitate Learning
The learner will be able to develop study techniques to create a conducive atmosphere for learning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Study Skills Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Research Technology: Use
The learner will be able to use technological sources of information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Research Technology Application Introduce 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9, p.16
  
    Locate/Apply information using reference
The learner will be able to locate and apply information using reference, study, and life skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Active Learning Application Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Select appropriate reference
The learner will be able to select the appropriate reference(encyclopedia, dictionary, etc.).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Active Learning Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Arrange library cards
The learner will be able to arrange library cards in alphabetical order.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Alphabetizing Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master 0.5 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Identify and use parts of books
The learner will be able to identify and use parts of books (glossary, table of contents, chapter headings,and index.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Book Parts Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  

Technology

    Technology: Communication Tool/Develop
The learner will be able to develop an ability to use the computer as a communication tool.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Software/Hardware: Communications Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  
    Technology: Research Tool/Develop
The learner will be able to develop an ability to use the computer as a research tool.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Technology: Information Processing Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  
    Technology: Content/Concept
The learner will be able to examine the content and concepts contained in technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Educational Technology Analysis Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  
    Technology: Use
The learner will be able to use available technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Educational Technology Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  

Viewing/Representing

    Viewing Behaviors: Sources/Variety
The learner will be able to view a variety of materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Viewing Behaviors Comprehension Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.16
  

Writing

    Audience: Variety
The learner will be able to write for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Audience Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.2
  
    Creative: Writing
The learner will be able to generate creative written works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Creative Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.2
  
    Purposes: Confidence/Increase
The learner will be able to write to increase his/her confidence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.2
  
    Purposes: Lifelong Communication
The learner will be able to write to develop lifelong communication.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.2
  
    Purposes: Personal Information
The learner will be able to write to express personal information and ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Purposes Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.2
  
    Response: Literature/Imagination
The learner will be able to write a response to literature with energy and imagination.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Writing Responses Analysis Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.2
  
    Strategies: Structural
The learner will be able to develop structural and creative writing strategies to produce writing that can be read and interpreted by a variety of audiences.