Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.1.A:
Students ask clarifying questions.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.1.B:
Students summarize.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.1.C:
Students state a main idea with supporting examples and details.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.1.D:
Students explain a line of reasoning.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.1.E:
Students present a short oral report, using a variety of sources:

• speak loudly enough to be heard by the audience
• use gestures appropriate to convey meaning

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.1.F:
Students use complete sentences, using age- and content-appropriate vocabulary.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.1.G:
Students use logical order in presentations.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.2.A:
Students present original works, such as stories, poems, and plays, to classmates.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.2.B:
Students give book reviews.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.2.C:
Students describe characters, setting, and plot.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.2.D:
Students make inferences and draw conclusions.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.2.E:
Students explain cultural and ethnic features in literary texts.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.2.F:
Students ask questions to clarify and interpret literary texts and performances and respond to the questions of classmates.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.2.G:
Students use complete sentences, correct verb tense, age-appropriate vocabulary, and logical order in oral presentation.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.3.A:
Students discuss the impact of vocabulary, format, illustrations, and titles in evaluating ideas, information, and experiences.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.3.B:
Students express an opinion about school and community issues.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.3.C:
Students express an opinion about the accuracy of the content of literary works, editorials, reviews, and advertisements supported by the text.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.3.D:
Students speak with appropriate rate and volume for the audience.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.3.E:
Students take turns speaking in a group.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.4.A:
Students respect the age, gender, position, and cultural traditions of the listener when speaking.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.4.B:
Students discuss the content of friendly notes, cards, letters, and personal narrative, with a partner or small group, in order to get to know the writer and each other.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.S.4.C:
Students use the rules of conversation, such as avoid interrupting and respond respectfully.