Self‑select texts and read independently for a sustained period of time.
With 4.5, Grade 4 students practice Independent reading in multiple representations and contexts.
In English Language Arts, 4.5 defines what success looks like for Independent reading—from core skills to real‑world use.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.5.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Independent reading, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 4.5.
Standard 4.5 describes the essential skills and understandings for Independent reading in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
