Rhea County Schools
Rhea County Curriculum

Language Arts - Grade 4-Reading

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.


Reading Operations

    Reading Behaviors: Apply
The learner will be able to apply meaning while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #025 week tested: 25.
  
    Comprehension: Display Skills
The learner will be able to display comprehension skills.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Obj. #2-3, Item #2,13-14,16,24,26,28-30,66,69 week tested: 25..; TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Prior Knowledge: Understand Text
The learner will be able to use prior knowledge to understand texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Prior Knowledge Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #5 week tested: 25.
  
    Monitor: Strategies/Develop
The learner will be able to develop strategies for monitoring his/her reading process.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies: Monitor Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #068, 075 week tested: 25.
  
    Cause/Effect: Understanding
The learner will be able to understand the relationship between cause and effect.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cause/Effect Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #3, Item #005, 065 week tested: 25.
  
    Main Idea: Stated
The learner will be able to determine the main idea stated or unstated in a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Main Idea Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master 3.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #001, 006, 031, 039, 046, 064, 071 week tested: 25.
  
    Draw Conclusion: Reading Material
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Draw Conclusion Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #3, Item #017, 067 week tested: 25.
  
    Predict Outcome: Information
The learner will be able to make predictions from information in written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Predicting Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #4, Item #042 week tested: 25..; TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Fact/Opinion Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #4 week tested: 25.
  
    Summary: Strategies
The learner will be able to summarize material while he/she reads.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Summary Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #5 week tested: 25.
  
    Theme: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given reading passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Themes Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #3, Item #1,6,31,39,46,64,71 week tested: 25.
  
    Inference: Information
The learner will be able to make inferences from information in written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inference Analysis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #3 week tested: 25.
  
    Detail: Identify
The learner will be able to identify details from reading passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Detail Knowledge, Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #2 week tested: 25.
  
    Story: Elements/Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements, such as setting, plot, and characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Story Elements Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #3 week tested: 25.
  
    Compare: Reading Material
The learner will be able to make comparisons about reading material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Compare/Contrast Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #5 week tested: 25.
  
    Strategies: Vocabulary/Using
The learner will be able to use vocabulary to understand what is read.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #003, 009, 032-033, 043-045, 070 week tested: 25.
  
    Strategies: Knowing
The learner will be able to know of a variety of strategies which aid comprehension.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #5 week tested: 25.
  
    Strategies: Extend Information
The learner will be able to extend information beyond passage ideas while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Synthesis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #4, Item #025 week tested: 25.
  
    Plot: Climax
The learner will be able to recognize plot climax in reading selections.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Plot Comprehension Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #3 week tested: 25.
  
    Sentence Completion: Infer Word
The learner will be able to infer words missing from sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Completion Evaluation Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #36 week tested: 25.
  
    Reality/Fantasy
The learner will be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Real/Non-Real Comprehension, Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #4 week tested: 25.
  
    Sequence: Use/Understand
The learner will be able to use sequence to understand reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sequence Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #040 week tested: 25.
  
    Generalization: Passage
The learner will be able to make a generalization based on passage elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Generalization Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #018 week tested: 25.
  
    Questions: Aid Understanding
The learner will be able to generate questions to aid understanding while reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Questions Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #5 week tested: 25.
  
    Structure: Increase Understanding
The learner will be able to use text structure to increase understanding of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Structure Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #5, Item #051-052 week tested: 25.
  
    Analyze: Literary Device/Reading
The learner will be able to analyze literary devices used in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Literary Device: Analyze Analysis Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #027 week tested: 25.
  
    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
Reading Strategies: Graphic Features Application Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #5, Item #004, 049, 072 week tested: 25.
  
    Fluency: Develop/Expression
The learner will be able to read aloud to develop fluency, expression, and accuracy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Aloud: Fluency Knowledge Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Reading Behaviors: Appreciation
The learner will be able to appreciate written texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors: Affective Knowledge, Comprehension, Analysis Master 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Reading Behaviors: Confidence
The learner will be able to read with confidence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors: Affective Knowledge, Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Reading Behaviors: Independent
The learner will be able to read independently.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Behaviors Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Strategies: Variety/Develop
The learner will be able to develop a variety of reading strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Word: Sight Words
The learner will be able to read grade-level appropriate sight words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Emergent Reading: Word Knowledge, Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Analyzing: Content
The learner will be able to analyze written material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Analyzing Analysis Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Assumption: Recognizing
The learner will be able to recognize an assumption implicitly stated in a passage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Assumption Analysis Introduce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Evaluating: Content
The learner will be able to evaluate the content of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Figurative Language: Identify
The learner will be able to identify and infer meaning from figurative language in reading materials (idioms, similes, and metaphors).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Figurative Language Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Inference: Reading Material
The learner will be able to make inferences from reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Inference Application, Analysis Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Interpretation: Content
The learner will be able to interpret reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Interpretation Analysis Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Purposes: Understanding
The learner will be able to read to increase understanding.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Purposes Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Purposes: Variety
The learner will be able to read for a variety of purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Purposes Comprehension Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Response: Literature
The learner will be able to respond to literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Responses: Critical Knowledge Introduce 0.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Strategies: Apply
The learner will be able to apply reading strategies to monitor comprehension.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Synthesizing: Ideas
The learner will be able to synthesize ideas in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Synthesizing Synthesis Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Word Recognition: Strategies/Fluently
The learner will be able to apply word recognition strategies to read fluently.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reading Strategies: Word Recognition Application Introduce 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    First and Third Person Narratives
The learner will be able to recognize first and third person narratives.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evaluate: Information Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Fiction and Nonfiction
The learner will be able to distinguish fiction from nonfiction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Classification Analysis Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Follow Directions
The learner will be able to follow directions ( oral and written).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Give Oral Directions
The learner will be able to give oral directions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Application Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Use Context to identify new words
The learner will be able to use context to identify new words, determine the meaning of known words, verify predictions, and verify conclusions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Constructing Meaning: Strategies Application, Analysis Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Telephone Directory
The learner will be able to find information using a telephone directory-including the yellow pages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Application Master 0.5 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Classifying Groups
The learner will be able to group words or things that are related.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Classification Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Prefixes
The learner will be able to recognize the meaning of prefixes to help them figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words.(in,mis,non,im.mid, re, pre, and extra).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Constructing Meaning Application, Analysis, Synthesis Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Dictionary Skills
The learner will be able to use guide words and entry words to pronounce and learn meaning of words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Directions Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Mapping
The learner will be able to answer question by using the legend, key ,and grids of a given map.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Constructing Meaning Application, Analysis Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Long word decoding
The learner will be able to read long words by using word parts, dividing into syllables, and trying different vowel sounds.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Emergent Reading: Decode Analysis Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Suffixes
The learner will be able to add suffixes to a word by using rules such as changing y to i, dropping final e, and doubling the consonant letter ( know the meaning of certain suffixes-en,ous,able and ible, ed, ment, and or and er).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Emergent Reading Knowledge, Application, Analysis Master 2.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Using Charts
The learner will be able to answer questions using a chart or table.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Constructing Meaning Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Card Catalog
The learner will be able to use a title card, author card, and subject card to locate certain books.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Thinking: Synthesize Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Index
The learner will be able to use an index to locate topics in a book , newspaper, and etc.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Critical Thinking: Synthesize Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Comparisons
The learner will be able to show how two or more things are alike and different.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Compare/Contrast Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Test Taking
The learner will be able to organize study materials and to answer different kinds of questions that will help you take a test(Such as completion, multiple choice, true-false, and matching).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organization: Information Analysis Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Choosing Among Resources
The learner will be able to choose the correct reference to get the necessary information(card catalog dictionary, encyclopedia, newspaper, or telephone directory).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evaluating Comprehension, Analysis, Synthesis Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Analogies
The learner will be able to show the relationship between pairs of words. (example- forest is to bear as pond is to frog).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Abstract Elements Analysis Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Guide Words
The learner will be able to use guide words to obtain information from a dictionary, encyclopedia,glossary, and etc.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Abstract Elements Application Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  

Genres

    Genre: Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize a variety of literary genres.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Genre Knowledge Introduce 1.5 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Author Intention: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the author's purpose in a given work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author: Intentions Evaluation Introduce 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #4 week tested: 25.
  
    Feeling and behavior of characters
The learner will be able to interpret the feeling and behavior of characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
American Literature Application Introduce 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Conflicts and their solutions
The learner will be able to identify basic conflicts and their solutions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
American Literature Application Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  
    Setting
The learner will be able to determine when and where the story takes place and identify the main character.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
American Literature Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master 1.0 Rhea Co. Dept. of Edu(a)
  

Vocabulary

    Vocabulary: Mature Command
The learner will be able to demonstrate a mature command of vocabulary when writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Application Master 1.0 TN: Writing Assessment, January 1995, Grade 4, p.8, #6
  
    Word Relationships: Understand
The learner will be able to understand word relationships.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Word Relationships Master 0.5 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #35 week tested: 25.
  
    Synonym: Define
The learner will be able to define and use correctly antonyms, synonyms, homonyms or homophones, and homographs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Synonym Application Master 1.5 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Vocabulary Item #17-20 week tested: 25.
  
    Context: Word Meaning
The learner will be able to infer word meaning from context.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Context Analysis Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Vocabulary Item #13-16 week tested: 25.
  
    Context: Missing Words
The learner will be able to use context to infer missing words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Context Evaluation Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #37 week tested: 25.
  
    Vocabulary: Multiple Meaning/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize multiple meaning words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Multiple Meaning Knowledge Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #36, Vocabulary Item #1-5 week tested: 25.
  
    Vocabulary: Read/Identify/Understand
The learner will be able to read, identify, and understand grade specific vocabulary words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #2 week tested: 25.; Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Objective Statement #35 week tested: 25.
  
    Strategies: Variety
The learner will be able to apply a variety of vocabulary strategies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Strategies Application Master 2.0 Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 14, Item #015 week tested: 25.
  
    Word Choice: Appropriate
The learner will be able to select words appropriately.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Word Choice: Appropriate Comprehension Master 1.0 Terra Nova, Plus Edition (Complete Battery), 1997, Level 14, Vocabulary Item #11-12 week tested: 25.
  
    Vocabulary: Development
The learner will be able to demonstrate vocabulary development.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary Comprehension, Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Strategies: Context Clues
The learner will be able to expand vocabulary using context clues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary: Expand/Build Application Master 2.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Strategies: Expand/Phonetic Principles
The learner will be able to expand his/her vocabulary by applying phonetic principles.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Vocabulary: Expand/Build Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  
    Strategies: Expand/Structural Analysis
The learner will be able to expand his/her vocabulary by applying structural analysis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Structure Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.9
  

Listening

    Nonverbal Cues: Construct Meaning
The learner will be able to use nonverbal and verbal clues to construct meaning in what is heard.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Nonverbal Cues Application Master 1.0 TN: Curriculum Framework (K-12), December 5, 1996, Grade 3 - 5, p.23