4.T.SS.1Text Organizational Structures

Expectations

• 4.T.SS.1.a

  Compare and contrast the text features (e.g., icons, hyperlinks) and organizational structures (e.g. chronological order, rhyme pattern) of texts written in different genres/for certain purposes, on the same topic. (I)

• 4.T.SS.1.b

  Design texts using a variety of text structures and features, according to purpose and audience. (C)

• 4.T.SS.1.c

  Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as similarly and in contrast, to show relationships between ideas and information. (C)

• 4.T.SS.1.d

  Craft related sentences into cohesive paragraphs that follow a chosen structure using transitions. (C)

Georgia Milestones coverage

• English Language Arts Grade 4 (EOG) · Texts — Constructing Texts

  Structure & Style Students build and apply knowledge about language and organizational structures and elements used to convey and arrange ideas and information in texts.

  about 10% of the test · 6 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

• English Language Arts Grade 4 (EOG) · Texts — Interpreting Texts

  Structure & Style Students build and apply knowledge about language and organizational structures and elements used to convey and arrange ideas and information in texts.

  about 10% of the test · 6 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

What mastery looks like

Georgia's Achievement Level Descriptors. The levels are cumulative: each includes the ones before it. Proficient is on grade level.

Beginning

Describe how a provided text feature contributes to the organizational structure of a text. Describe the organizational structure of a text. Choose from a variety of text features to design a text for a specific purpose and audience.

Developing

Compare and contrast the text features OR structures of texts written in different genres/for certain purposes, on the same topic. Choose from a variety of text structures to design a text for a specific purpose and audience. Use conjunction(s) or transition word(s) or phrase(s) to show relationships between ideas and information within a paragraph. Craft related sentences into a cohesive paragraph.

Proficient

Compare and contrast the text features and organizational structures of two texts written in different genres/for certain purposes, on the same topic. Design a text using a variety of text structure(s) and feature(s), according to purpose and audience. Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as similarly and in contrast, to show relationships between ideas and information within a paragraph. Craft related sentences into cohesive paragraph(s) that follow a chosen structure using transitions.

Distinguished

Compare and contrast how two texts are arranged differently to represent the same information and ideas using various text features and organizational structures. Use conjunctions and transition words or phrases, such as similarly and in contrast, to show relationships between ideas and information across multiple paragraphs.

The same standard across grades

1. Kindergarten · K.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

2. Grade 1 · 1.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

3. Grade 2 · 2.T.SS.1

   Organization Identify and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

4. Grade 3 · 3.T.SS.1

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create coherent and engaging texts.

5. Grade 4 · 4.T.SS.1 (this standard)

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create coherent and engaging texts.

6. Grade 5 · 5.T.SS.1

   Organization Demonstrate and apply understanding of organizational structures and elements to create cohesive and engaging texts.

7. Grade 6 · 6.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

8. Grade 7 · 7.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

9. Grade 8 · 8.T.SS.1

   Organization Analyze and use organizational structures to craft meaning.

10. Grade 9 · 9.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

11. Grade 10 · 10.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

12. Grade 11 · 11.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.

13. Grade 12 · 12.T.SS.1

    Organization Analyze, evaluate, and use organizational structures and style to shape thoughts across genres.