Standard: 4.RF.4 – Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
Grade level: Grade 4
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Reading: Foundational Skills
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of reading with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. It is crucial for students to not only read correctly but also to read smoothly and with expression. Mastery of this standard will help students better understand and engage with texts, laying the foundation for more advanced reading skills. Before tackling this standard, students should be able to decode words accurately and read simple texts aloud with minimal hesitation.
After mastering this standard, students will be able to read more complex texts with greater fluency, enhancing their overall comprehension and ability to analyze texts critically.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that reading quickly is more important than reading accurately. This is incorrect because accuracy is essential for understanding the text.
Intervention 1
Use timed reading exercises that prioritize correct word recognition over speed to encourage students to focus on accuracy.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that students need to understand every single word to comprehend the text. This is incorrect as context clues can often help in understanding the overall meaning.
Intervention 2
Teach students to use context clues and to skip unfamiliar words initially, revisiting them after completing the passage.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be able to decode words accurately, understand basic sentence structure, and have some experience with reading simple texts aloud with minimal hesitation.
Subsequent Knowledge
Students will develop the ability to read more complex texts with greater fluency, enhancing their overall comprehension and ability to analyze texts critically.
Instructional Activities
- Reading aloud to improve fluency
- Using context to understand new words
- Practicing with leveled readers
- Engaging in paired reading
- Participating in reader’s theater
