Georgia Milestones Grade 4 ELA study plan

Identify the three main reading genres tested (literary, informational, and paired passages) and list the question types that appear with each.

Annotate two short literary passages by marking character traits, setting shifts, and the central problem in the margin.

Define theme and summarize a fable or folktale in one sentence that states a lesson rather than a plot event.

Practice restating a question in your own words before answering to reduce misreading errors.

Locate and quote textual evidence that supports a stated inference in two informational passages.

Distinguish main idea from supporting details by writing a main-idea sentence and listing three details that support it.

Explain how a diagram, timeline, or chart adds information beyond the words in a passage.

Compare how two texts on the same topic present the same event differently.

Determine the meaning of an unknown word using context clues and verify it against a dictionary definition.

Identify how a prefix or suffix changes a base word's meaning and part of speech.

Recognize and interpret similes, metaphors, and idioms inside a short poem or story.

Explain how a narrator's or speaker's point of view shapes what the reader learns.

Outline a multi-paragraph opinion essay with a clear claim, three reasons, and text-based evidence for each reason.

Draft an introduction that states a topic and a position in two sentences.

Use linking words and phrases to connect reasons and evidence smoothly.

Revise a draft to remove off-topic sentences and strengthen weak word choices.

Write a narrative that establishes a situation, introduces characters, and unfolds a clear sequence of events.

Use dialogue and descriptive details to show character reactions rather than telling them.

Apply grade-level conventions: subject-verb agreement, correct verb tense, and commas in a series and after introductory phrases.

Proofread a draft specifically for capitalization of proper nouns and quotation marks in dialogue.

Practice the technology-enhanced item formats: select-all-that-apply, drag-and-drop ordering, and two-part evidence questions.

Answer paired-passage questions by citing evidence from both texts in a single response.

Manage time on a full-length practice section by checking the clock at the halfway point.

Review every wrong answer and label the error as misread question, missing evidence, or content gap.

Target the two weakest skill areas identified in week 6 with focused drills until accuracy rises.

Rewrite three low-scoring constructed responses using a claim-evidence-explanation structure.

Practice planning an essay in five minutes using a simple outline template.

Self-score two essays against an opinion and narrative rubric and justify each score.

Complete a full timed practice test under exam conditions with no notes or breaks.

Compare the week 8 score to the week 6 score and confirm improvement in the targeted weak areas.

Review the personal error list one final time and re-answer the five most-missed question types.

Build a one-page test-day checklist covering pacing, annotation, and evidence-checking habits.