ARM 10.54.3288. PROFICIENT LITERATURE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) A fourth-grade student at the proficient level of literature demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she: (a) comprehends material at the literal level, but has difficulty at the figurative level; (b) makes predictions and connections within and between literary works; (c) demonstrates an understanding of how language affects the meaning of literary works as a reader, listener, and viewer; (d) identifies the language and literary tools that contribute to meaning; (e) purposefully selects print and non-print materials from diverse cultures and viewpoints to fulfill needs; and (f) explores creative ways to share appropriate and unique responses to a variety of literary works.