ARM 10.54.3021. BENCHMARK FOR READING CONTENT STANDARD 2 FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) The benchmark for reading content standard 2 for a student at the end of grade 4 is the ability to: (a) decode unknown words combining the elements of phonics, grammatical structures, analysis of word parts, and context to understand reading material; (b) demonstrate understanding of literary elements (e.g., plot, character, setting, problem, solution) ; (c) identify literary devices (e.g., figurative language and exaggeration) ; (d) use features and organization of fiction and nonfiction material to comprehend (e.g., paragraphs, chapters, titles, indices, tables of contents, graphs, charts, visuals) ; (e) adjust fluency, rate, and style of reading to the purpose of the material with guidance; (f) develop vocabulary through the use of context clues, analysis of word parts, auditory clues, and reference sources (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, glossary) ; (g) identify and apply reading strategies, including decoding words, self-correcting, and rereading to comprehend; and (h) ask questions and check predictions prior to, during, and after reading.