IXL Skill Plan | Ontario Curriculum (adopted in 2023): Grade 4

Ontario Curriculum (adopted in 2023): Grade 4

Skills available for Ontario grade 4 English language arts objectives

Strand

Literacy Connections and Applications
Foundations of Language
Comprehension: Understanding and Responding to Texts
Composition: Expressing Ideas and Creating Texts

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A	Literacy Connections and Applications
A1 Transferable Skills
A1.1 explain how transferable skills can be used to support communication in various cultural, social, linguistic, and domain-specific contexts, and apply them when reading, listening to, viewing, and creating texts of various forms
A1.1 explain how transferable skills can be used to support communication in various cultural, social, linguistic, and domain-specific contexts, and apply them when reading, listening to, viewing, and creating texts of various forms


A1.2 explain how transferable skills help them to express their voice, be engaged in their learning, and plan the next steps to develop their capabilities and potential
A1.2 explain how transferable skills help them to express their voice, be engaged in their learning, and plan the next steps to develop their capabilities and potential

A2 Digital Media Literacy
A2.1 explain their rights and responsibilities when interacting online with appropriate permission, and make decisions that contribute positively to the development of their digital identity and those of their communities
A2.1 explain their rights and responsibilities when interacting online with appropriate permission, and make decisions that contribute positively to the development of their digital identity and those of their communities


A2.2 demonstrate an understanding of how to navigate online environments safely, manage their privacy and personal data, and interact in a way that supports their well-being and that of others, including seeking appropriate permission
A2.2 demonstrate an understanding of how to navigate online environments safely, manage their privacy and personal data, and interact in a way that supports their well-being and that of others, including seeking appropriate permission


A2.3 gather, evaluate, and use information, considering validity, credibility, accuracy, and perspectives, to construct knowledge, create texts, and demonstrate learning		Main idea 1. Determine the main idea of a passage 2. Combine main ideas from two texts Supporting details 3. Identify supporting details in informational texts Plagiarism 4. Identify and correct plagiarism
A2.3 gather, evaluate, and use information, considering validity, credibility, accuracy, and perspectives, to construct knowledge, create texts, and demonstrate learning
Main idea 1. Determine the main idea of a passage 2. Combine main ideas from two texts Supporting details 3. Identify supporting details in informational texts Plagiarism 4. Identify and correct plagiarism

A2.4 demonstrate an understanding of the forms, conventions, and techniques of digital and media texts, consider the impact on the audience, and apply this understanding when analyzing and creating texts		1. Identify text structures 2. Identify story elements
A2.4 demonstrate an understanding of the forms, conventions, and techniques of digital and media texts, consider the impact on the audience, and apply this understanding when analyzing and creating texts
1. Identify text structures 2. Identify story elements

A2.5 demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between the form, message, and context of texts, the intended audience, and the purpose for production		1. Identify the purpose of a text
A2.5 demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between the form, message, and context of texts, the intended audience, and the purpose for production
1. Identify the purpose of a text

A2.6 select and use appropriate digital and media tools to support the design process and address authentic, relevant, real-world problems by developing innovative solutions
A2.6 select and use appropriate digital and media tools to support the design process and address authentic, relevant, real-world problems by developing innovative solutions


A2.7 communicate and collaborate with various communities in a safe, respectful, responsible, and inclusive manner when using online platforms and environments, including digital and media tools, and demonstrate cultural awareness with members of the community
A2.7 communicate and collaborate with various communities in a safe, respectful, responsible, and inclusive manner when using online platforms and environments, including digital and media tools, and demonstrate cultural awareness with members of the community

A3 Applications, Connections, and Contributions
A3.1 explain how the knowledge and skills developed in this grade support learning in various subject areas and in everyday life, and describe how they enhance understanding and communication
A3.1 explain how the knowledge and skills developed in this grade support learning in various subject areas and in everyday life, and describe how they enhance understanding and communication


A3.2 demonstrate an understanding of the historical contexts, contributions, lived experiences, and perspectives of a diversity of individuals and communities, including those in Canada, by exploring the concepts of identity, self, and sense of belonging in a variety of culturally responsive and relevant texts
A3.2 demonstrate an understanding of the historical contexts, contributions, lived experiences, and perspectives of a diversity of individuals and communities, including those in Canada, by exploring the concepts of identity, self, and sense of belonging in a variety of culturally responsive and relevant texts


A3.3 explain themes explored in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures to demonstrate an understanding of the varied identities, perspectives, relationships, legacies, truths, and ways of knowing, being, and doing
A3.3 explain themes explored in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures to demonstrate an understanding of the varied identities, perspectives, relationships, legacies, truths, and ways of knowing, being, and doing

B	Foundations of Language
B1 Oral and Non-Verbal Communication
B1.1 use effective listening skills, including asking questions to encourage a speaker to elaborate, and responding to the contributions of others in group discussions, in formal and informal contexts and for various purposes
B1.1 use effective listening skills, including asking questions to encourage a speaker to elaborate, and responding to the contributions of others in group discussions, in formal and informal contexts and for various purposes


B1.2 select and use a variety of listening strategies before, during, and after listening to comprehend information and messages communicated orally and non-verbally, express interest in what is being said at appropriate times, seek clarification, and develop an appropriate response
B1.2 select and use a variety of listening strategies before, during, and after listening to comprehend information and messages communicated orally and non-verbally, express interest in what is being said at appropriate times, seek clarification, and develop an appropriate response


B1.3 identify the purpose and audience for speaking in formal and informal contexts, and use appropriate speaking strategies, including paraphrasing and restating, to communicate clearly and coherently
B1.3 identify the purpose and audience for speaking in formal and informal contexts, and use appropriate speaking strategies, including paraphrasing and restating, to communicate clearly and coherently


B1.4 identify and use oral and non-verbal communication strategies, including expression, gestures, and body language, and explain how these strategies help them understand or communicate ideas and meaning
B1.4 identify and use oral and non-verbal communication strategies, including expression, gestures, and body language, and explain how these strategies help them understand or communicate ideas and meaning


B1.5 use appropriate word choice, including new vocabulary, varied adjectives and adverbs to elaborate, a variety of sentence types, and cohesive sentences during formal and informal communication, to support audience comprehension
B1.5 use appropriate word choice, including new vocabulary, varied adjectives and adverbs to elaborate, a variety of sentence types, and cohesive sentences during formal and informal communication, to support audience comprehension

B2 Language Foundations for Reading and Writing
B2.1 use knowledge of the meanings of words and morphemes (i.e., bases, prefixes, and suffixes) to read and spell words		Prefixes 1. Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re- or mis- 2. Use the prefixes pre-, re- and mis- Suffixes 3. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 4. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness 5. Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment 6. Determine the meaning of a word with a suffix: review Prefixes and suffixes 7. Identify base words, prefixes and suffixes 8. Determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes: review Greek and Latin roots 9. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots 10. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words 11. Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 12. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 13. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots 14. Match words with Greek and Latin roots to their meanings Plurals 15. Form regular plurals with -s, -es and -ies 16. Use regular plurals with -s, -es and -ies 17. Form regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies and -ves 18. Use regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies and -ves 19. Is the noun singular or plural? 20. Form and use irregular plurals Past tense 21. Identify verbs in the regular past tense 22. Form and use the regular past tense 23. Identify the irregular past tense 24. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 25. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 26. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 27. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4
B2.1 use knowledge of the meanings of words and morphemes (i.e., bases, prefixes, and suffixes) to read and spell words
Prefixes 1. Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re- or mis- 2. Use the prefixes pre-, re- and mis- Suffixes 3. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 4. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness 5. Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment 6. Determine the meaning of a word with a suffix: review Prefixes and suffixes 7. Identify base words, prefixes and suffixes 8. Determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes: review Greek and Latin roots 9. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots 10. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words 11. Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 12. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 13. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots 14. Match words with Greek and Latin roots to their meanings Plurals 15. Form regular plurals with -s, -es and -ies 16. Use regular plurals with -s, -es and -ies 17. Form regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies and -ves 18. Use regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies and -ves 19. Is the noun singular or plural? 20. Form and use irregular plurals Past tense 21. Identify verbs in the regular past tense 22. Form and use the regular past tense 23. Identify the irregular past tense 24. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 25. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 26. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 27. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4

B2.2 demonstrate an understanding of a variety of words, acquire and use explicitly taught vocabulary in various contexts, including other subject areas, and use morphological knowledge to analyze and understand new words in context		Prefixes 1. Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re- or mis- 2. Use the prefixes pre-, re- and mis- Suffixes 3. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 4. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness 5. Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment 6. Determine the meaning of a word with a suffix: review Prefixes and suffixes 7. Identify base words, prefixes and suffixes 8. Determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes: review Greek and Latin roots 9. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots 10. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words 11. Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 12. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 13. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots 14. Match words with Greek and Latin roots to their meanings Categories 15. Select the members of a group 16. Select the words that don't belong Synonyms and antonyms 17. Choose the synonym 18. Which sentence has the same meaning? 19. Find synonyms in context 20. Choose the antonym 21. Which sentence uses an antonym? 22. Find antonyms in context Homophones 23. Homophones with pictures 24. Identify homophones 25. Use the correct homophone Multiple-meaning words 26. Which definition matches the sentence? 27. Which sentence matches the definition? Figurative language 28. Identify similes and metaphors 29. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors 30. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 31. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 32. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 33. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2 Shades of meaning 34. Describe the difference between related words 35. Positive and negative connotation Context clues 36. Find words using context 37. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context 38. Use context to identify the meaning of a word 39. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures Reference skills 40. Use guide words 41. Use dictionary entries 42. Use dictionary definitions 43. Use thesaurus entries
B2.2 demonstrate an understanding of a variety of words, acquire and use explicitly taught vocabulary in various contexts, including other subject areas, and use morphological knowledge to analyze and understand new words in context
Prefixes 1. Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re- or mis- 2. Use the prefixes pre-, re- and mis- Suffixes 3. Determine the meaning of a word with -ful or -less 4. Determine the meaning of a word with -ly or -ness 5. Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment 6. Determine the meaning of a word with a suffix: review Prefixes and suffixes 7. Identify base words, prefixes and suffixes 8. Determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes: review Greek and Latin roots 9. Sort words by shared Greek or Latin roots 10. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words 11. Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 12. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots 13. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots 14. Match words with Greek and Latin roots to their meanings Categories 15. Select the members of a group 16. Select the words that don't belong Synonyms and antonyms 17. Choose the synonym 18. Which sentence has the same meaning? 19. Find synonyms in context 20. Choose the antonym 21. Which sentence uses an antonym? 22. Find antonyms in context Homophones 23. Homophones with pictures 24. Identify homophones 25. Use the correct homophone Multiple-meaning words 26. Which definition matches the sentence? 27. Which sentence matches the definition? Figurative language 28. Identify similes and metaphors 29. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors 30. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 31. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 32. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 33. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2 Shades of meaning 34. Describe the difference between related words 35. Positive and negative connotation Context clues 36. Find words using context 37. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context 38. Use context to identify the meaning of a word 39. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures Reference skills 40. Use guide words 41. Use dictionary entries 42. Use dictionary definitions 43. Use thesaurus entries

B2.3 read a variety of texts fluently, with accuracy and appropriate pacing to support comprehension, and when reading aloud, adjust expression and intonation according to the purpose of reading
B2.3 read a variety of texts fluently, with accuracy and appropriate pacing to support comprehension, and when reading aloud, adjust expression and intonation according to the purpose of reading

B3 Language Conventions for Reading and Writing
B3.1 identify and construct various sentence types and forms, including simple and compound sentences formed with prepositional phrases and/or independent and dependent clauses		Subjects and predicates 1. Identify the complete subject of a sentence 2. Identify the complete predicate of a sentence 3. Identify the simple subject or predicate of a sentence Sentence types 4. Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory? Simple and compound sentences 5. Is the sentence simple or compound? Commas 6. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words Coordinating conjunctions 7. Use coordinating conjunctions 8. Identify coordinating conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions 9. Use subordinating conjunctions 10. Identify subordinating conjunctions Transition words 11. Identify time-order words 12. Choose the best transition Prepositions 13. Identify prepositional phrases
B3.1 identify and construct various sentence types and forms, including simple and compound sentences formed with prepositional phrases and/or independent and dependent clauses
Subjects and predicates 1. Identify the complete subject of a sentence 2. Identify the complete predicate of a sentence 3. Identify the simple subject or predicate of a sentence Sentence types 4. Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory? Simple and compound sentences 5. Is the sentence simple or compound? Commas 6. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words Coordinating conjunctions 7. Use coordinating conjunctions 8. Identify coordinating conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions 9. Use subordinating conjunctions 10. Identify subordinating conjunctions Transition words 11. Identify time-order words 12. Choose the best transition Prepositions 13. Identify prepositional phrases

B3.2 demonstrate an understanding of the functions of parts of speech in sentences, including relative pronouns, the perfect verb tense and interrogative and imperative verbs, and the use of pronouns as adjectives, and use this knowledge to support comprehension and communicate meaning clearly		Nouns 1. Which word is a noun? 2. Identify nouns 3. Identify nouns – with abstract nouns 4. Identify common and proper nouns Plural nouns 5. Is the noun singular or plural? 6. Form and use irregular plurals Personal pronouns 7. Identify personal pronouns 8. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns 9. Replace the noun with a personal pronoun Possessive pronouns 10. Identify possessive pronouns 11. Use possessive pronouns Relative pronouns 12. Identify relative pronouns 13. Use relative pronouns: who and whom 14. Use relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which and that Verb types 15. Use action verbs 16. Identify action verbs 17. Identify main verbs and helping verbs 18. What does the modal verb show? 19. Use the correct modal verb Subject-verb agreement 20. Is the subject singular or plural? 21. Use the correct subject or verb 22. Pronoun-verb agreement 23. Use the correct subject or verb – with compound subjects Regular past tense 24. Which sentence is in the regular past tense? 25. Identify verbs in the regular past tense 26. Form and use the regular past tense Irregular past tense 27. Identify the irregular past tense 28. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 29. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 30. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 31. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4 To be and to have verbs 32. To be: use the correct form 33. To have: use the correct form Past, present, and future tense 34. Is the sentence in the past, present or future tense? 35. Change the sentence to future tense Progressive verb tense 36. Use the progressive verb tenses 37. Form the progressive verb tenses Perfect verb tense 38. Choose between the past tense and past participle 39. Use the perfect verb tenses 40. Form the perfect verb tenses Adjectives 41. Does the adjective tell you what kind or how many? 42. Identify the adjective that describes the noun 43. Identify adjectives 44. Order adjectives Adverbs 45. Does the adverb tell you how, when or where? 46. Identify adverbs 47. Use relative adverbs Adjectives and adverbs 48. Choose between adjectives and adverbs 49. Is the word an adjective or adverb? Comparative adjectives and adverbs 50. Use adjectives to compare 51. Spell adjectives that compare 52. Use adjectives with more and most 53. Use adverbs to compare Prepositions 54. Identify prepositions 55. Identify prepositions and their objects 56. Identify prepositional phrases 57. Prepositions: review Conjunctions 58. Use coordinating conjunctions 59. Use subordinating conjunctions 60. Identify coordinating conjunctions 61. Identify subordinating conjunctions
B3.2 demonstrate an understanding of the functions of parts of speech in sentences, including relative pronouns, the perfect verb tense and interrogative and imperative verbs, and the use of pronouns as adjectives, and use this knowledge to support comprehension and communicate meaning clearly
Nouns 1. Which word is a noun? 2. Identify nouns 3. Identify nouns – with abstract nouns 4. Identify common and proper nouns Plural nouns 5. Is the noun singular or plural? 6. Form and use irregular plurals Personal pronouns 7. Identify personal pronouns 8. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns 9. Replace the noun with a personal pronoun Possessive pronouns 10. Identify possessive pronouns 11. Use possessive pronouns Relative pronouns 12. Identify relative pronouns 13. Use relative pronouns: who and whom 14. Use relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which and that Verb types 15. Use action verbs 16. Identify action verbs 17. Identify main verbs and helping verbs 18. What does the modal verb show? 19. Use the correct modal verb Subject-verb agreement 20. Is the subject singular or plural? 21. Use the correct subject or verb 22. Pronoun-verb agreement 23. Use the correct subject or verb – with compound subjects Regular past tense 24. Which sentence is in the regular past tense? 25. Identify verbs in the regular past tense 26. Form and use the regular past tense Irregular past tense 27. Identify the irregular past tense 28. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 29. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 30. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 31. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4 To be and to have verbs 32. To be: use the correct form 33. To have: use the correct form Past, present, and future tense 34. Is the sentence in the past, present or future tense? 35. Change the sentence to future tense Progressive verb tense 36. Use the progressive verb tenses 37. Form the progressive verb tenses Perfect verb tense 38. Choose between the past tense and past participle 39. Use the perfect verb tenses 40. Form the perfect verb tenses Adjectives 41. Does the adjective tell you what kind or how many? 42. Identify the adjective that describes the noun 43. Identify adjectives 44. Order adjectives Adverbs 45. Does the adverb tell you how, when or where? 46. Identify adverbs 47. Use relative adverbs Adjectives and adverbs 48. Choose between adjectives and adverbs 49. Is the word an adjective or adverb? Comparative adjectives and adverbs 50. Use adjectives to compare 51. Spell adjectives that compare 52. Use adjectives with more and most 53. Use adverbs to compare Prepositions 54. Identify prepositions 55. Identify prepositions and their objects 56. Identify prepositional phrases 57. Prepositions: review Conjunctions 58. Use coordinating conjunctions 59. Use subordinating conjunctions 60. Identify coordinating conjunctions 61. Identify subordinating conjunctions

B3.3 use their understanding of the meaning and function of capitalization and punctuation to communicate meaning clearly and coherently, including the use of capital letters for proper adjectives, commas to set off nouns of direct address, and quotation marks to indicate the title of a short work		Possessive nouns 1. Form the singular or plural possessive 2. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Capitalization 3. Capitalizing the names of people and pets and titles of respect 4. Capitalizing days, months and holidays 5. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 6. Capitalizing the names of historical events, periods and documents 7. Capitalizing proper adjectives, nationalities and languages Commas 8. Commas with dates 9. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words Contractions 10. Pronoun-verb contractions 11. Contractions with "not" Formatting 12. Greetings and closings of letters 13. Capitalizing titles 14. Formatting titles 15. Formatting and capitalizing titles 16. Punctuating dialogue
B3.3 use their understanding of the meaning and function of capitalization and punctuation to communicate meaning clearly and coherently, including the use of capital letters for proper adjectives, commas to set off nouns of direct address, and quotation marks to indicate the title of a short work
Possessive nouns 1. Form the singular or plural possessive 2. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Capitalization 3. Capitalizing the names of people and pets and titles of respect 4. Capitalizing days, months and holidays 5. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 6. Capitalizing the names of historical events, periods and documents 7. Capitalizing proper adjectives, nationalities and languages Commas 8. Commas with dates 9. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words Contractions 10. Pronoun-verb contractions 11. Contractions with "not" Formatting 12. Greetings and closings of letters 13. Capitalizing titles 14. Formatting titles 15. Formatting and capitalizing titles 16. Punctuating dialogue

C	Comprehension: Understanding and Responding to Texts
C1 Knowledge about Texts
C1.1 read and comprehend various texts, using knowledge of words, grammar, cohesive ties, sentence structures, and background knowledge		Literary texts: level 1 1. Read fantasy with illustrations 2. Read realistic fiction with illustrations 3. Read science fiction with illustrations Literary texts: level 2 4. Read realistic fiction 5. Read historical fiction 6. Read poetry 7. Read drama Informational texts: level 1 8. Read about animals 9. Read about art, music and traditions 10. Read about famous places 11. Read about sports and hobbies Informational texts: level 2 12. Read about famous people 13. Read about business and technology 14. Read about science and nature 15. Read about history
C1.1 read and comprehend various texts, using knowledge of words, grammar, cohesive ties, sentence structures, and background knowledge
Literary texts: level 1 1. Read fantasy with illustrations 2. Read realistic fiction with illustrations 3. Read science fiction with illustrations Literary texts: level 2 4. Read realistic fiction 5. Read historical fiction 6. Read poetry 7. Read drama Informational texts: level 1 8. Read about animals 9. Read about art, music and traditions 10. Read about famous places 11. Read about sports and hobbies Informational texts: level 2 12. Read about famous people 13. Read about business and technology 14. Read about science and nature 15. Read about history

C1.2 describe some characteristics of various text forms and genres, including cultural text forms, and explain how they help communicate meaning		Theme 1. Determine the themes of myths, fables and folktales Characters 2. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Story elements 3. Identify story elements Main idea 4. Use key details to determine the main idea 5. Determine the main idea of a passage 6. Combine main ideas from two texts
C1.2 describe some characteristics of various text forms and genres, including cultural text forms, and explain how they help communicate meaning
Theme 1. Determine the themes of myths, fables and folktales Characters 2. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Story elements 3. Identify story elements Main idea 4. Use key details to determine the main idea 5. Determine the main idea of a passage 6. Combine main ideas from two texts

C1.3 identify text patterns, such as spatial order in a graphic text, and text features, such as type styles and hyperlinks, associated with various text forms, including cultural texts, and explain how they help readers, listeners, and viewers understand the meaning		1. Determine the order of events in informational texts 2. Compare and contrast in informational texts 3. Match causes and effects in informational texts 4. Match problems with their solutions 5. Identify text structures
C1.3 identify text patterns, such as spatial order in a graphic text, and text features, such as type styles and hyperlinks, associated with various text forms, including cultural texts, and explain how they help readers, listeners, and viewers understand the meaning
1. Determine the order of events in informational texts 2. Compare and contrast in informational texts 3. Match causes and effects in informational texts 4. Match problems with their solutions 5. Identify text structures

C1.4 explain how images, graphics, and visual design create, communicate, and contribute to meaning in a variety of texts		1. Compare mythological illustrations
C1.4 explain how images, graphics, and visual design create, communicate, and contribute to meaning in a variety of texts
1. Compare mythological illustrations

C1.5 identify various elements of style in texts, including voice, word choice, word patterns, and sentence structure, and analyze how each element helps create meaning and is appropriate for the text form and genre		Characters 1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Sentence types 2. Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory? 3. Is the sentence simple or compound? Adjectives 4. Does the adjective tell you what kind or how many? 5. Identify the adjective that describes the noun 6. Identify adjectives 7. Order adjectives Adverbs 8. Does the adverb tell you how, when or where? 9. Identify adverbs Adjectives and adverbs 10. Choose between adjectives and adverbs 11. Is the word an adjective or adverb? Comparative adjectives and adverbs 12. Use adjectives to compare 13. Use adjectives with more and most 14. Use adverbs to compare Synonyms 15. Choose the synonym 16. Which sentence has the same meaning? 17. Find synonyms in context Antonyms 18. Choose the antonym 19. Which sentence uses an antonym? 20. Find antonyms in context Shades of meaning 21. Describe the difference between related words Author's tone and purpose 22. Identify the purpose of a text 23. Positive and negative connotation Idioms and adages 24. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 25. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 26. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 27. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2 Figurative language 28. Identify similes and metaphors 29. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors 30. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone
C1.5 identify various elements of style in texts, including voice, word choice, word patterns, and sentence structure, and analyze how each element helps create meaning and is appropriate for the text form and genre
Characters 1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters Sentence types 2. Is the sentence declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory? 3. Is the sentence simple or compound? Adjectives 4. Does the adjective tell you what kind or how many? 5. Identify the adjective that describes the noun 6. Identify adjectives 7. Order adjectives Adverbs 8. Does the adverb tell you how, when or where? 9. Identify adverbs Adjectives and adverbs 10. Choose between adjectives and adverbs 11. Is the word an adjective or adverb? Comparative adjectives and adverbs 12. Use adjectives to compare 13. Use adjectives with more and most 14. Use adverbs to compare Synonyms 15. Choose the synonym 16. Which sentence has the same meaning? 17. Find synonyms in context Antonyms 18. Choose the antonym 19. Which sentence uses an antonym? 20. Find antonyms in context Shades of meaning 21. Describe the difference between related words Author's tone and purpose 22. Identify the purpose of a text 23. Positive and negative connotation Idioms and adages 24. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 25. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 26. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 27. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2 Figurative language 28. Identify similes and metaphors 29. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors 30. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone

C1.6 identify the narrator's point of view, including first, second, or third person, in a variety of texts, and describe the advantages and disadvantages of the approach used in each story		1. Distinguish points of view
C1.6 identify the narrator's point of view, including first, second, or third person, in a variety of texts, and describe the advantages and disadvantages of the approach used in each story
1. Distinguish points of view

C1.7 read, listen to, and view various forms of texts by diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit creators to make meaning through Indigenous Storywork about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, relationships, communities, groups, nations, and lived experiences
C1.7 read, listen to, and view various forms of texts by diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit creators to make meaning through Indigenous Storywork about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, relationships, communities, groups, nations, and lived experiences

C2 Comprehension Strategies
C2.1 identify and explain prior knowledge from various sources, including personal experiences, that they can use to make connections and understand new texts
C2.1 identify and explain prior knowledge from various sources, including personal experiences, that they can use to make connections and understand new texts


C2.2 identify a variety of purposes for engaging with texts, and select texts from diverse creators that are suitable for the purposes		1. Identify the purpose of a text
C2.2 identify a variety of purposes for engaging with texts, and select texts from diverse creators that are suitable for the purposes
1. Identify the purpose of a text

C2.3 identify and explain prior knowledge from various sources, including personal experiences, that they can use to make connections and understand new texts
C2.3 identify and explain prior knowledge from various sources, including personal experiences, that they can use to make connections and understand new texts


C2.4 use strategies such as adjusting reading rate, visualizing, reading ahead, asking questions, and consulting references and other texts or sources of information, to monitor and confirm their understanding of various texts		1. Use guide words 2. Use dictionary entries 3. Use dictionary definitions 4. Use thesaurus entries
C2.4 use strategies such as adjusting reading rate, visualizing, reading ahead, asking questions, and consulting references and other texts or sources of information, to monitor and confirm their understanding of various texts
1. Use guide words 2. Use dictionary entries 3. Use dictionary definitions 4. Use thesaurus entries

C2.5 describe how the ideas expressed in texts connect to their knowledges and lived experiences, the ideas in other texts, and the world around them
C2.5 describe how the ideas expressed in texts connect to their knowledges and lived experiences, the ideas in other texts, and the world around them


C2.6 summarize the main idea of a text and the supporting details in sequence, and draw a simple conclusion		Main idea 1. Determine the main idea of a passage Supporting details 2. Use key details to determine the main idea 3. Identify supporting details in literary texts 4. Identify supporting details in informational texts Sequence 5. Put the sentences in order
C2.6 summarize the main idea of a text and the supporting details in sequence, and draw a simple conclusion
Main idea 1. Determine the main idea of a passage Supporting details 2. Use key details to determine the main idea 3. Identify supporting details in literary texts 4. Identify supporting details in informational texts Sequence 5. Put the sentences in order

C2.7 explain how strategies, such as visualizing, making predictions, summarizing, and connecting to their experiences, have helped them comprehend various texts
C2.7 explain how strategies, such as visualizing, making predictions, summarizing, and connecting to their experiences, have helped them comprehend various texts

C3 Critical Thinking in Literacy
C3.1 describe literary devices, including personification and anthropomorphism, in a variety of texts, and explain how they help create meaning and are appropriate for the intended purpose and audience		Similes and metaphors 1. Identify similes and metaphors 2. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors Meaning and tone 3. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone Idioms and adages 4. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 5. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 6. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 7. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2 Sensory details 8. Sort sensory details
C3.1 describe literary devices, including personification and anthropomorphism, in a variety of texts, and explain how they help create meaning and are appropriate for the intended purpose and audience
Similes and metaphors 1. Identify similes and metaphors 2. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors Meaning and tone 3. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone Idioms and adages 4. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 5. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 6. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 7. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2 Sensory details 8. Sort sensory details

C3.2 make local and global inferences, using explicit and implicit evidence, to extend their understanding of various texts		1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters 2. Compare and contrast characters 3. Draw inferences from a text 4. Make predictions about a story
C3.2 make local and global inferences, using explicit and implicit evidence, to extend their understanding of various texts
1. Use actions and dialogue to understand characters 2. Compare and contrast characters 3. Draw inferences from a text 4. Make predictions about a story

C3.3 analyze various texts, including literary and informational texts, by identifying main and supporting ideas, sequencing the events of multiple plots, and explaining cause and effect		Literary texts: level 1 1. Read fantasy with illustrations 2. Read realistic fiction with illustrations 3. Read science fiction with illustrations Literary texts: level 2 4. Read realistic fiction 5. Read historical fiction 6. Read poetry 7. Read drama Informational texts: level 1 8. Read about animals 9. Read about art, music and traditions 10. Read about famous places 11. Read about sports and hobbies Informational texts: level 2 12. Read about famous people 13. Read about business and technology 14. Read about science and nature 15. Read about history
C3.3 analyze various texts, including literary and informational texts, by identifying main and supporting ideas, sequencing the events of multiple plots, and explaining cause and effect
Literary texts: level 1 1. Read fantasy with illustrations 2. Read realistic fiction with illustrations 3. Read science fiction with illustrations Literary texts: level 2 4. Read realistic fiction 5. Read historical fiction 6. Read poetry 7. Read drama Informational texts: level 1 8. Read about animals 9. Read about art, music and traditions 10. Read about famous places 11. Read about sports and hobbies Informational texts: level 2 12. Read about famous people 13. Read about business and technology 14. Read about science and nature 15. Read about history

C3.4 identify cultural elements that are represented in various texts, including norms, values, artifacts, sports, and music, investigate the meanings of these elements, and make connections to their lived experience and culture		1. Read about art, music and traditions
C3.4 identify cultural elements that are represented in various texts, including norms, values, artifacts, sports, and music, investigate the meanings of these elements, and make connections to their lived experience and culture
1. Read about art, music and traditions

C3.5 identify explicit and implicit perspectives communicated in various texts, explain how these perspectives are conveyed, give some evidence of any biases the texts may contain and suggest how such biases could influence an audience		1. Distinguish points of view 2. Identify an author's statement of opinion
C3.5 identify explicit and implicit perspectives communicated in various texts, explain how these perspectives are conveyed, give some evidence of any biases the texts may contain and suggest how such biases could influence an audience
1. Distinguish points of view 2. Identify an author's statement of opinion

C3.6 explain how various topics, such as diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, are addressed in texts, and describe what insights or messages are conveyed
C3.6 explain how various topics, such as diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, are addressed in texts, and describe what insights or messages are conveyed


C3.7 explain how texts created by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, communities, groups, or nations are influenced by historical periods, cultural experiences, and events, and how they relate to current lived experiences
C3.7 explain how texts created by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, communities, groups, or nations are influenced by historical periods, cultural experiences, and events, and how they relate to current lived experiences


C3.8 identify the critical thinking skills they used to analyze and evaluate various texts, and explain how these skills have helped them better understand the texts
C3.8 identify the critical thinking skills they used to analyze and evaluate various texts, and explain how these skills have helped them better understand the texts

D	Composition: Expressing Ideas and Creating Texts
D1 Developing Ideas and Organizing Content
D1.1 identify the topic, purpose, and audience for various texts they plan to create, and explain why the chosen text form, genre, and medium suit the purpose and audience and how they will help communicate the intended meaning		1. Identify the purpose of a text
D1.1 identify the topic, purpose, and audience for various texts they plan to create, and explain why the chosen text form, genre, and medium suit the purpose and audience and how they will help communicate the intended meaning
1. Identify the purpose of a text

D1.2 generate and develop ideas about various topics, such as topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to other subject areas, using a variety of strategies, and drawing on various resources, including their own lived experiences		1. Order items from most general to most specific
D1.2 generate and develop ideas about various topics, such as topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to other subject areas, using a variety of strategies, and drawing on various resources, including their own lived experiences
1. Order items from most general to most specific

D1.3 gather information and content relevant to a topic, using a variety of sources and strategies, and record the sources of information		1. Choose reasons to support an opinion 2. Identify supporting details in literary texts 3. Identify supporting details in informational texts
D1.3 gather information and content relevant to a topic, using a variety of sources and strategies, and record the sources of information
1. Choose reasons to support an opinion 2. Identify supporting details in literary texts 3. Identify supporting details in informational texts

D1.4 select and classify ideas and collected information, using appropriate strategies and tools, and sequence content, taking into account the chosen text form, genre, and medium		1. Organize information by topic 2. Distinguish facts from opinions
D1.4 select and classify ideas and collected information, using appropriate strategies and tools, and sequence content, taking into account the chosen text form, genre, and medium
1. Organize information by topic 2. Distinguish facts from opinions

D1.5 describe the strategies and tools that helped them develop ideas and organize content for texts of the chosen forms, genres, and media, and explain how they helped them improve as a text creator
D1.5 describe the strategies and tools that helped them develop ideas and organize content for texts of the chosen forms, genres, and media, and explain how they helped them improve as a text creator

D2 Creating Texts
D2.1 draft texts of various forms and genres, including narrative, persuasive, and informational texts, using a variety of media, tools, and strategies		1. Choose the best topic sentence 2. Choose the best concluding sentence 3. Choose reasons to support an opinion
D2.1 draft texts of various forms and genres, including narrative, persuasive, and informational texts, using a variety of media, tools, and strategies
1. Choose the best topic sentence 2. Choose the best concluding sentence 3. Choose reasons to support an opinion

D2.2 write in cursive, forming letters of appropriate shape, size, proportion, and slant to improve the legibility of texts, and begin to develop fluent keyboarding skills using touch-typing techniques
D2.2 write in cursive, forming letters of appropriate shape, size, proportion, and slant to improve the legibility of texts, and begin to develop fluent keyboarding skills using touch-typing techniques


D2.3 establish a personal voice in their texts, using varied language and elements of style to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about a topic, and using a tone appropriate to the form and genre		Shades of meaning 1. Describe the difference between related words 2. Positive and negative connotation Idioms and adages 3. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 4. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 5. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 6. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2 Similes and metaphors 7. Identify similes and metaphors 8. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors Descriptive details 9. Sort sensory details 10. Show character emotions and traits
D2.3 establish a personal voice in their texts, using varied language and elements of style to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about a topic, and using a tone appropriate to the form and genre
Shades of meaning 1. Describe the difference between related words 2. Positive and negative connotation Idioms and adages 3. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 1 4. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 1 5. Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2 6. Identify the meaning of idioms and adages: set 2 Similes and metaphors 7. Identify similes and metaphors 8. Determine the meanings of similes and metaphors Descriptive details 9. Sort sensory details 10. Show character emotions and traits

D2.4 identify the point of view used in their texts, and the perspectives and bias conveyed in their texts		Fact and opinion 1. Distinguish facts from opinions 2. Identify an author's statement of opinion Supporting details 3. Choose reasons to support an opinion 4. Identify supporting details in literary texts 5. Identify supporting details in informational texts
D2.4 identify the point of view used in their texts, and the perspectives and bias conveyed in their texts
Fact and opinion 1. Distinguish facts from opinions 2. Identify an author's statement of opinion Supporting details 3. Choose reasons to support an opinion 4. Identify supporting details in literary texts 5. Identify supporting details in informational texts

D2.5 make revisions to the content of draft texts and to elements of style, such as word choice and adding or deleting sentences, to improve clarity, focus, and coherence, seeking feedback		Sequence 1. Put the sentences in order Organize writing 2. Organize information by topic 3. Remove the sentence that does not belong 4. Choose the best topic sentence Descriptive details 5. Show character emotions and traits 6. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb Reference materials 7. Use dictionary entries 8. Use dictionary definitions 9. Use thesaurus entries Synonyms 10. Choose the synonym 11. Which sentence has the same meaning? 12. Find synonyms in context Antonyms 13. Choose the antonym 14. Which sentence uses an antonym? 15. Find antonyms in context Shades of meaning 16. Describe the difference between related words 17. Positive and negative connotation Simple and compound sentences 18. Is the sentence simple or compound? Linking words 19. Use coordinating conjunctions 20. Use subordinating conjunctions 21. Choose the best transition
D2.5 make revisions to the content of draft texts and to elements of style, such as word choice and adding or deleting sentences, to improve clarity, focus, and coherence, seeking feedback
Sequence 1. Put the sentences in order Organize writing 2. Organize information by topic 3. Remove the sentence that does not belong 4. Choose the best topic sentence Descriptive details 5. Show character emotions and traits 6. Revise the sentence using a stronger verb Reference materials 7. Use dictionary entries 8. Use dictionary definitions 9. Use thesaurus entries Synonyms 10. Choose the synonym 11. Which sentence has the same meaning? 12. Find synonyms in context Antonyms 13. Choose the antonym 14. Which sentence uses an antonym? 15. Find antonyms in context Shades of meaning 16. Describe the difference between related words 17. Positive and negative connotation Simple and compound sentences 18. Is the sentence simple or compound? Linking words 19. Use coordinating conjunctions 20. Use subordinating conjunctions 21. Choose the best transition

D2.6 edit draft texts to improve accuracy and style, checking for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format; use a word processor to edit texts		Capitalization 1. Capitalizing the names of people and pets and titles of respect 2. Capitalizing days, months and holidays 3. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 4. Capitalizing the names of historical events, periods and documents 5. Capitalizing proper adjectives, nationalities and languages Commas 6. Commas with dates 7. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words Contractions 8. Pronoun-verb contractions 9. Contractions with "not" Plurals and possessives 10. Form the singular or plural possessive 11. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Pronouns 12. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns 13. Replace the noun with a personal pronoun 14. Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me" Possessive pronouns 15. Use possessive pronouns Past tense 16. Form and use the regular past tense 17. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 18. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 19. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 20. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4 To be and to have verbs 21. To be: use the correct form 22. To have: use the correct form Conjunctions 23. Use coordinating conjunctions 24. Use subordinating conjunctions Prepositions 25. Prepositions: review Spelling 26. Form compound words 27. Form regular plurals with -s, -es and -ies 28. Use regular plurals with -s, -es and -ies 29. Form regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies and -ves 30. Use regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies and -ves 31. Form and use irregular plurals Formatting 32. Greetings and closings of letters 33. Capitalizing titles 34. Formatting titles 35. Formatting and capitalizing titles 36. Punctuating dialogue
D2.6 edit draft texts to improve accuracy and style, checking for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format; use a word processor to edit texts
Capitalization 1. Capitalizing the names of people and pets and titles of respect 2. Capitalizing days, months and holidays 3. Capitalizing the names of places and geographic features 4. Capitalizing the names of historical events, periods and documents 5. Capitalizing proper adjectives, nationalities and languages Commas 6. Commas with dates 7. Commas with direct addresses and after introductory words Contractions 8. Pronoun-verb contractions 9. Contractions with "not" Plurals and possessives 10. Form the singular or plural possessive 11. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns Pronouns 12. Choose between subject and object personal pronouns 13. Replace the noun with a personal pronoun 14. Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me" Possessive pronouns 15. Use possessive pronouns Past tense 16. Form and use the regular past tense 17. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 1 18. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 2 19. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 3 20. Form and use the irregular past tense: set 4 To be and to have verbs 21. To be: use the correct form 22. To have: use the correct form Conjunctions 23. Use coordinating conjunctions 24. Use subordinating conjunctions Prepositions 25. Prepositions: review Spelling 26. Form compound words 27. Form regular plurals with -s, -es and -ies 28. Use regular plurals with -s, -es and -ies 29. Form regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies and -ves 30. Use regular plurals with -s, -es, -ies and -ves 31. Form and use irregular plurals Formatting 32. Greetings and closings of letters 33. Capitalizing titles 34. Formatting titles 35. Formatting and capitalizing titles 36. Punctuating dialogue
D3 Publishing, Presenting, and Reflecting
D3.1 produce final texts using a variety of techniques and tools, including simple digital design and production tools, to achieve the intended effect
D3.1 produce final texts using a variety of techniques and tools, including simple digital design and production tools, to achieve the intended effect


D3.2 publish and present texts they have created, using selected media and tools, and explain how each helped them communicate their intended message
D3.2 publish and present texts they have created, using selected media and tools, and explain how each helped them communicate their intended message


D3.3 describe various strategies that helped them present and communicate their message when publishing and presenting texts, and explain how they helped them improve as a text creator
D3.3 describe various strategies that helped them present and communicate their message when publishing and presenting texts, and explain how they helped them improve as a text creator