Library Information Services
...Helping students become Independent, Information - literate, Lifelong Learners!


Spring Branch Independent School District
Dr. Barry M. Bishop
9016 Westview
Houston, TX, 713-365-5616

Home ] Up ] Reading 5 Ab ]

TEKS Reading 4th grade

GRADE 4 READING

TAAS Objectives and Related TEKS

Library Support

DOMAIN: READING COMPREHENSION

 

TAAS Objective 1 - Grade 4 Reading
The student will determine the meaning of words in a variety of written texts.

 

(4.9) Reading/vocabulary development. The student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study.

Provide extensive collection of materials at various levels of ability.

The student is expected to:

(B) [draw on experiences to] bring meanings to words in context, such as interpreting figurative language and multiple-meaning words (4-5)

Storytime; dictionary usage

The student is expected to:

(D) determine meanings of derivatives by applying knowledge of the meanings of root words such as like, pay, or happy and affixes such as dis-, pre-, or un- (4-8)

Storytime; dictionary usage

TAAS Objective 2 - Grade 4 Reading
The student will identify supporting ideas in a variety of written texts.

 

(4.10) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.

Notetaking; outlining.

The student is expected to:

(E) use the text's structure or progression of ideas, such as cause and effect or chronology, to locate and recall information (4-8)

Discussion of Read Alouds.

The student is expected to:

(F) determine a text's main (or major) ideas and how those ideas are supported with details (4-8)

Storytime.

(4.12) Reading/text structures/literary concepts. The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of texts (genres).

Different kinds of fiction.

The student is expected to:

(I) recognize and analyze story plot, setting, and problem resolution (4-8)

Discussion.

(4.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources.

Provide instruction for use of print/electronic sources and ability to locate them.

The student is expected to:

(D) interpret and use graphic sources of information, such as maps, graphs, time lines, tables, or diagrams, to address research questions (4-5)

Support through print/electronic resources; Big 6 strategies

TAAS Objective 3 - Grade 4 Reading
The student will summarize a variety of written texts.

 

(4.10) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.

Notetaking.

The student is expected to:

(F) determine a text's main (or major) ideas and how those ideas are supported with details (4-8)

Book talks; book reports.

The student is expected to:

(G) paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, or organize ideas (4-8)

Book talks; book reports.

TAAS Objective 4 - Grade 4 Reading
The student will perceive relationships and recognize outcomes in a variety of written texts.

 

(4.10) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.

Graphic organizers to help students interpret stories. (NewsBank Big 6 tools)

The student is expected to:

(E) use the text's structure or progression of ideas, such as cause and effect or chronology, to locate and recall information (4-8)

 

(4.11) Reading/literary response. The student expresses and supports responses to various types of texts.

Student directed book talks

The student is expected to:

(A) offer observations, make connections, react, speculate, interpret, and raise questions in response to texts (4-8)

If you were just learning to swim,

what are some of the things you

would need to know?

http://infoweb10.newsbank.com/correlationbank/StateCorrelations/Texas/lang/tklang/tkel410.htm

The student is expected to:

(D) connect, compare, and contrast ideas, themes, and issues across text (4-8)

Research; graphic organizers.

http://connections10.newsbank.com/big6/teacher/

TAAS Objective 5 - Grade 4 Reading
The student will analyze information in a variety of written texts in order to make inferences and generalizations.

 

(4.10) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.

 

The student is expected to:

(H) draw inferences, such as conclusions or generalizations, and support them with text evidence and experience (4-8)

Summarize articles.

(4.12) Reading/text structures/literary concepts. The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of texts (genres).

Different kinds of fiction.

The student is expected to:

(H) analyze characters, including their traits, motivations, conflicts, points of view, relationships, and changes they undergo (4-8)

Character Tree Graphic Organizers

http://connections10.newsbank.com/big6/teacher/

The student is expected to:

(I) recognize and analyze story plot, setting, and problem resolution (4-8)

Storymaps during story time.

(4.13) Reading/inquiry/research. The student inquires and conducts research using a variety of sources.

Research strategies using internet as well as print format. Big 6 tools.

The student is expected to:

(D) interpret and use graphic sources of information, such as maps, graphs, time lines, tables, or diagrams, to address research questions (4-5)

Graphic organizers, big 6 tools.

http://connections10.newsbank.com/big6/teacher/

The student is expected to:

(G) draw conclusions from information gathered from multiple sources (4-8)

Graphic organizers, collaboration with classroom teacher on research strategies.

http://connections10.newsbank.com/big6/teacher/

TAAS Objective 6 - Grade 4 Reading
The student will recognize points of view, propaganda, and/or statements of fact and opinion in a variety of written texts.

 

(4.10) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of strategies.

 

The student is expected to:

(J) distinguish fact and opinion in various texts (4-8)

Use newspaper and magazine articles.

(4.12) Reading/text structures/literary concepts. The student analyzes the characteristics of various types of texts (genres).

Compare and contrast sources; discuss difference of fiction and nonfiction.

The student is expected to:

(C) identify the purposes of different types of texts, such as to inform, influence, express, or entertain (4-8)

Use newspaper as a source of various texts.

The student is expected to:

(J) describe how the author's perspective or point of view affects the text (4-8)

Share stories with different points of view. Fill in graphic organizers such as a T-Chart.

http://connections10.newsbank.com/big6/teacher/

TEKS-based TAAS and end-of-course tests are criterion-referenced assessments that measure student's mastery of the statewide curriculum. All test formats are multiple-choice except for the written composition in each TAAS writing test.

C. [Italicized, bracketed text]
Although the entire student expectation has been provided for reference, text in bracketed italics indicates that this portion of the student expectation will not be tested on TAAS.

D. Underlined text
Underlined text indicates that this portion of the student expectation is not tested in this objective but is tested in another objective.

 

 

 

Copyright

Page edited - 11/18/2007

SBISD Employee Email Search

Library Resources Page

Spring Branch Independent School District, Houston, Texas
The Library Information Services Department grants permission to print this web page for educational purposes providing that appropriate credit is included on the copies.