Curriculum & Technology Standards
Nebraska Education Reading Standards
LA 4.1.3.a Use advanced sound/spelling patterns (e.g., vowel variance, multi-syllable words) to read, write, and spell
LA 4.1.4.a Read phrases, clauses, and sentences that sound like natural language to support comprehension
LA 4.1.4.b Read words and phrases accurately and automaticallLA 4.1.5.e Determine
meaning using print and digital reference materials (e.g. dictionary, thesaurus, glossary)
LA 4.1.6.a Identify author’s purpose(s) (e.g., explain, entertain, inform, persuade) and recognize how author perspective (e.g., beliefs, assumptions, biases) influences text
LA 4.1.6.e Retell and summarize the main idea from informational text using supporting detail
Nebraska Education Writing Standards
LA 4.2.2.a Write in a selected genre considering purpose (e.g., inform, entertain, persuade, instruct
LA 4.2.2.b Write considering audience and what the reader needs to know; select words and format with audience in minLA
4.2.2.c Write considering tone/voice and typical characteristics of a selected genre (e.g., memoir, biography, report, formal letterLA
4.2.2.d Select and apply an organizational structure appropriate to the task (e.g., logical, sequential order
Nebraska Education Speaking/Listening Standards
LA 4.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a clear and concise manner appropriate to the purpose and setting
LA 4.3.1.b Demonstrate speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations
LA 4.3.1.c Utilize available media to enhance communication (e.g., presentation software, poster)
LA 4.3.2.a Demonstrate listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., electronic, one-to-one, small/large group, presentation)
LA 4.3.2.b Listen, ask questions to clarify, and take notes to ensure accuracy of information
LA 4.3.3.b Apply conversation strategies (e.g., face the speaker, listen while others are talking, gain the floor, take turns talking, eye contact, tone, stay on topic, non-verbal cues
LA 4.3.3.c Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats
Nebraska Education Social Studies Standards
4.2 Students will describe the contributions from the cultural and ethnic groups that made up our national heritage: Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, African Americans, European Americans, and Asian Americans.
4.7 Student will use higher level thinking processes to evaluate and analyze primary sources and other resources
National Education Technology Standards
1. Basic operations and concepts:
a. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of
technology systems.
3. Technology productivity tools:
a. Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
4 Technology communications tools:
a. Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers,experts, and other audience