ARM 10.54.3289. NEARING PROFICIENCY LITERATURE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) A fourth-grade student at the nearing proficiency level of literature demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge fundamental for proficiency in literature. He/she: (a) usually comprehends material at the literal level; (b) makes obvious predictions and connections within and between those works; (c) demonstrates an understanding of how language affects the meaning of literary works as a reader, listener, and viewer; (d) usually identifies the language and literary tools that contribute to the meaning of literary works; (e) sometimes purposefully selects print and non-print materials from diverse cultures and viewpoints to fulfill needs; and (f) occasionally explores creative ways to share responses to a variety of literary works, but often relies on predictable or mechanical methods.