ARM 10.54.3621. BENCHMARK FOR COMMUNICATION ARTS 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, use of word parts, and context clues; (b) develop and apply general and content specific vocabulary through the use of context clues, analysis of word parts, and reference sources; (c) read sight words and materials fluently, applying word accuracy, phrasing, rate, and expressing; (d) use appropriate strategies (reread, read ahead, use decoding and context clues, recognize media features) to monitor comprehension and self-correct when comprehension breaks down; (e) activate prior knowledge to make connections to text; (f) make and revise predictions; (g) generate and answer questions to clarify meaning by locating specific information in text; (h) recall and explain a series of events or the sequence of information; (i) identify main ideas and supporting details; (j) make inferences based on context clues and/or background knowledge; (k) identify and use text features to enhance comprehension; (l) identify the organizational structure of a selection, including sequential, problem-solution, and cause-effect; (m) compare and contrast information to explain and explore relationships within and across texts; (n) recognize author's purpose, point of view, and language use in culturally diverse texts, including those by and about Montana American Indians; and (o) set goals for reading progress.