OST ELA Grade 4 study plan

Distinguish literary from informational text features in 10 short passages and label each by genre and purpose

Identify and define the elements of a story (character, setting, plot, conflict, resolution) in 5 short literary passages

Locate the main idea and supporting details in 5 informational passages of 300-500 words each

Write a one-sentence summary for each passage read this week

Explain how characters change across a story using evidence from at least two points in the text

Trace how an author supports a central idea with reasons and evidence in informational text

Interpret the meaning of words and phrases in context, including figurative language in literature

Compare how two texts on the same topic present information differently

Determine the theme of a story and distinguish it from the topic

Summarize an informational text without inserting personal opinion

Use context clues to define 20 grade-level academic words

Identify common prefixes, suffixes, and roots and use them to infer word meaning

Analyze how a narrator's or speaker's point of view shapes a literary text

Explain how an author uses text structure (compare-contrast, cause-effect, chronology) to organize ideas

Apply reference skills such as using a glossary or dictionary entry to confirm word meaning

Recognize and correct shifts in verb tense in 10 sentences

Write an opinion piece with a clear claim, at least three supporting reasons, and a concluding statement

Write an informative/explanatory piece that groups related information into paragraphs

Revise drafts to strengthen word choice and vary sentence length

Edit drafts for capitalization, punctuation, and subject-verb agreement

Write a narrative with an established situation, sequenced events, dialogue, and a conclusion

Use transitional words and phrases to connect ideas across paragraphs

Combine and expand sentences to improve clarity and flow

Correctly use commas in a series and after introductory phrases

Answer paired-passage questions that require synthesizing two texts

Plan a short written response to a prompt within a timed 20-minute window

Use a planning graphic organizer before drafting on-demand writing

Self-score two writing samples against a simple rubric covering focus, organization, and evidence

Complete a full-length mixed practice test under timed conditions

Categorize every missed question by domain and error type

Re-teach the two weakest skills using targeted review notes

Review the vocabulary log and confirm mastery of all 20 words