Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.A:
Students take notes to record data, facts, and ideas both by following teacher direction and by writing independently.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.B:
Students state a main idea and support it with details.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.C:
Students use organizational patterns such as compare/contrast, cause/effect, and time/order, for expository writing.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.D:
Students use a variety of resources, such as age-appropriate dictionaries and/or computer software, to spell words correctly.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.E:
Students produce clear, well-organized, and well-developed explanations, reports, accounts, and directions that demonstrate understanding of a topic.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.F:
Students support interpretations and explanations with evidence from text.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.G:
Students maintain a portfolio that includes informational writing as a method of reviewing work with teachers and parents/ caregivers.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.H:
Students compare and contrast ideas and information from two sources.

Performance Indicator - ELA.4.W.1.I:
Students write labels and captions for graphics to convey information, with assistance.