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Albert Bierstadt |
Maine Learning Results
English Language Arts
Grades 3, 4, 5, grade 4
A. READING
Students read to comprehend, interpret, analyze, evaluate, and appreciate literary and expository texts by using a variety of strategies. They connect essential ideas, evaluate arguments, and analyze the various perspectives and ideas presented in a variety of literary and expository texts.
A1 Interconnected Elements: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Alphabetics, Fluency: a, f
A2 Literary Texts: a, b, d
B. WRITING
Students write to express their ideas and emotions, to describe their experiences, to communicate information, and to present or analyze an argument.
B1 Interconnected Elements: b, c, d, e, f, g, h
B2 Narrative: a, d
D. LANGUAGE
Students write and speak using the conventions of Standard American English. They apply knowledge of grammar and usage when reading to aid comprehension. They know and apply rules of mechanics and spelling to enhance the effectiveness and clarity of communication.
D1 Grammar and Usage: a
D2 Mechanics: a, b, c