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Academic Milestones are key academic skills that students need to develop at each grade.
The literacy milestones are critical literacy skills that build on each other and prepare students for achievement in the next grade and beyond.
These literacy milestones are based on California grade level standards and are applicable for a child at any school.
(by Halloween)
Click on the name of the reading skill below each milestone to learn more and find activities and resources.
Provide details and evidence from the text when answering questions about what the text says.
Describe the characters, setting, or events in a story drawing using specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions). How does (character) feel at this part of the story?
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using descriptive details.
(by Valentine’s Day)
Click on the name of the reading skill below each milestone to learn more and find activities and resources.
Think about the theme of a story/poem or author’s main message. What is the lesson you should learn from this story?
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
(by Summer Break)
Click on the name of the reading skill below each milestone to learn more and find activities and resources.
Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details. Summarize the text. What do you think the author wants the readers to know?
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts with a point of view supported by reasons and information.
Watch these videos to learn what fourth grade students should be able to do by the end of the year.
To watch videos with subtitles: Click the settings icon in the lower righthand corner, next click “subtitles,” and then “English.”
Watch these videos to learn what fourth grade students should be able to do by the end of the year.
To watch videos with subtitles: Click the settings icon in the lower righthand corner, next click “subtitles,” and then “Spanish.”
Who are the characters in the story? Can you describe them?
What is the lesson you learned from this story? Why do you think that is the lesson?
What does the author want you to know? What details support that?
For example, “What does that word mean? What’s another word for ____?”
Encourage your child to write about a topic important to them, including an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Free family play groups for children ages 0-5 at several locations across San Mateo County.
Information and resources for San Mateo County families.
