Wisconsin State Standards in
English Language Arts
READING/LITERATURE: Students in
Wisconsin will read and respond to a wide
range of writing to build an understanding
of written materials, of themselves, and of
others.
WRITING: Students in Wisconsin will
write clearly and effectively to share
information and knowledge, to influence
and persuade, to create and entertain.
ORAL LANGUAGE: Students in Wisconsin
will listen to understand and will speak
clearly and effectively for diverse
purposes.
LANGUAGE: Students in Wisconsin will
apply their knowledge of the nature,
grammar, and variations of American
English.
MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY: Students in
Wisconsin will use media and technology
critically and creatively to obtain,
organize, prepare and share information;
to influence and persuade; and to
entertain and be entertained.
RESEARCH AND INQUIRY: Students in
Wisconsin will locate, use, and
communicate information from a variety
of print and non-print materials.
The School District of White Lake does not
discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion,
national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental
status, physical, mental, emotional, or learning
disability.
English Language Arts Standards (A.4.1)
Information and Technology Literacy Standards (ITL
A.4.1)
All Standards located at DPI Website
http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/standards/index.html
Kindergarten
Reading/Literature:
 Identify and name each letter of
the alphabet. (A.4.1)
 Identify beginning and final letter
sound. (A.4.1)
 Blend and read short words.
(A.4.1)
 Recognize and read a list of high
frequency words. (A.4.1)
 Recognize and recall elements,
details and sequence of stories.
(A.4.2)
 Distinguish fact from fiction.
(A.4.3) (ITL B.4.4)
 Notice symbols, pictures and safety
words in their surrounding
environment. (A.4.4)
Language/Writing:
 Recognize and write his/her own
name in print, starting with a
capital letter. (B.4.1)
 Form each uppercase letter and
lowercase letter of the alphabet
and space letters. (B.4.1)
 Express ideas through drawings,
invented spelling and transitional
spelling. (B.4.1) (ITL B.4.2, B.4.4)
 Participate in Journal writing.
(B.4.1)
Oral Language:
 Orally communicate information.
(C.4.1)
 Listen and follows basic
instructions.
(C.4.2)
 Retell stories in proper sequence.
(C.4.2)
 Participate in discussions and ask
and answer relevant questions.
(C.4.3) (ITL C.4.4)
Media/Technology/Research:
 Operate common computer
hardware and software. (E.4.1)
(ITL A.4.1)
 Identify images and symbols to
operate a computer. (E.4.2) (ITL
A.4.1)
 Use software to reinforce and
provide additional literacy skills
and personal enjoyment. (E.4.1)
(ITL A.4.1)

First Grade
Reading/Literature:
 Develop and apply reading
strategies. (rereading, finding
context clues, phonics, applying
knowledge of letter – sound
relationships and word and
sentence structure) (A.4.1)
(B.4.6)
 Examine known phrases and
structures in materials to unlock
meaning of unfamiliar words.
(A.4.1) (ITL B.4.6)
 Use letter/sound relationships as
an aid to infer meaning of
unfamiliar words. (A.4.1)
(ITL B.4.6)
 Show comprehension by
summarizing events through
retelling of story, identifying
characters, plot and setting and
using illustrations. (A.4.1)
(ITL B.4.6)
 Read age appropriate material with
fluency and accuracy. (A.4.1)
(ITL C.4.3)
 Develop an appreciation for
literature by selecting a variety of
materials to read. (A.4.1)
(ITL C.4.1.)
 Recognize various literacy formats
and distinguished the difference
between the formats. (A.4.2)
(ITL A.4.2)
Writing:
 Create writing in response to
reading and life experiences.
(B.4.1) (ITL B.4.7)
 Use pen/paper and computer to
compose. (B.4.1) (ITL B.4.7)
 Write for various audiences.
(B.4.1) (ITL B.4.7)
 Write, revise and rewrite clear,
organized copies of writing using
appropriate grammar and
mechanics after conferring with
teacher. (B.4.2) (ITL C.4.4)
 Demonstrate a knowledge of
formal English language including
nouns, pronouns and adverbs.
(B.4.2)
 Learn to capitalize proper nouns
titles and initial words of
sentences. (B.4.2)

Understand and demonstrate when
to use punctuation marks and
conjunctions. (B.4.2)
Differentiate between a statement,
exclamation, and question. (B.4.2)
Oral Language:
 Communicate information orally
making proper eye contact, using
proper volume, rate, and
articulation. (C.4.1) (ITL 4.8)
 Read play parts effectively. (C.4.1)
 Participate in choral and group
readings. (C.4.1)
 Tell the difference between fact
and fiction. (C.4.1) (ITL B.4.4)
 Retell a story properly retelling key
points of the story. (C.4.2)
 Participate in class discussions and
respond with comments
appropriately. (C.4.3) (ITL D.4.1)
Language:
 Develop their own vocabulary of
words and phrases. (D.4.1)
 Know what a root word is and use
that knowledge to convey meaning
of words. (D.4.1)
 Use appropriately common figures
of speech. (D.4.1)
Media and Technology:
 Know names of basic computer
parts. (E.4.1)
 Operate age-appropriate computer
software. (E.4.1) (ITL A.4.1)
Second Grade
Reading/Literature:
 Use word recognition clues such as
phonics and word structure to
decode words. (A.4.1)
 Comprehend reading using
strategies such as: prior
knowledge, rereading, finding
context clues, making predictions,
and establishing purpose. (A.4.1)
(ITL.B.4.6)
 Read aloud with age appropriate
fluency, accuracy and expression.
(A.4.1) (ITL.C.4.3)
 Recall details of story such as
sequence, main idea, character,
plot, and setting. (A.4.2)
(ITL.B.4.4)
 Distinguish fiction from non-fiction.
(A.4.3) (ITL.B.4.4)


Read, interpret and analyze
literature. (A.4.3) (ITL.B.4.6)
Read to acquire information.
(A.4.4) (ITL.C.4.1)

Language/Writing:
 Plan, revise, edit and publish clear
and effective writing. (B.4.2)
(ITL.A.4.3)
 Use word order and punctuation
marks to distinguish statements,
questions, exclamations and
commands. (B.4.3)
 Use a variety of writing techniques,
including pencil and paper, and
computers. (B.4.1)
 Begin learning upper and lower
case cursive writing. (B.4.3)
 Understand and use parts of
speech effectively, including nouns,
pronouns, verbs, adjectives and
adverbs. (B.4.3)
 Write complete sentences. (B.4.3)
(ITL.A.4.3)
 Spell frequently used words
correctly. (B.4.3)
Oral Language:
 Read aloud effectively from
previously read material. (C.4.1)
 Perform group readings, dramatic
readings and presentations. (C.4.1)
 Retell stories in proper sequence.
(C.4.2)
 Communicate information in an
organized manner. (C.4.2)
 Demonstrate oral communications
using eye contact, tone, volume,
rate and articulation. (C.4.3)
Media/Technology/Research:
 Operate common computer
hardware and software. (E.4.1)
(ITL.A.4.1, A.4.2)
 Use basic word processing for
creative writing. (E.4.1) (ITL.A.4.2)
 Conduct research on self-selected
or assigned topics. (F.4.1)
(ITL.A.4.3)
 Access information using electronic
and printed information. (E.4.1)
(ITL.A.4.3, B.4.1, B.4.3)
Third Grade
Reading and Literature:
 Use effective reading strategies to
achieve their purposes in reading


Use reading strategies in order to
achieve their purposes in reading.
(A.4.1)
 Apply word recognition skills using
strategies including rereading,
finding context clues, knowledge of
letter-sound relationships and word
structures. (A.4.1)
 Infer the meaning of unfamiliar
words by using context clues.
(A.4.1)
 Use phonemic skills as an aid to
pronouncing and understanding
unfamiliar words. (A.4.1)
 Develop reading comprehension by
using strategies such as prior
knowledge, establishing purpose,
rereading, making predictions, and
adjusting reading rate according to
purpose and difficulty. (A.4.1)
 Read aloud with age-appropriate
fluency, accuracy, and expression.
(A.4.1)
 Identify organizational features of
texts, such as headings, and
paragraphs, to improve
understanding. (A.4.1)
 Identify a purpose for reading,
such as to gain information,
author’s opinion, or to appreciate
literature. (A.4.1)
Read, interpret and critically analyze
literature.
 Recall details of story structure,
such as sequence of events,
character, plot, and setting. (A.4.2)
 Draw upon a variety of reading
materials, including fairy tales,
fables, and narratives from the
U.S. and other cultures, when
relating prior knowledge and
experience. (A.4.2)
 Summarize ideas drawn from
stories and identifying cause and
effect relationships. (A.4.2)
Read and discuss literary and
nonliterary texts in order to
understand human experience.
 Draw upon a variety of general
knowledge about the world’s
familiarity. (A.4.3)(ITL A.4.2)
 Summarize main ideas from
literature and other print and nonprint sources. (A.4.3)(ITL B4.2)
 Distinguish fiction from nonfiction,
fact from fantasy (A.4.3)(ITL B4.4)
 Select a variety of materials to
read for discovery, appreciation,
and enjoyment. (A.4.3)(ITL B.4.2)

Read to acquire information
 Summarize key details of
informational texts, connecting
new information to prior
knowledge. (A.4.4)(ITL B4.1)
 Identify a topic of interest, then
seek information by investigating
available text resources. (A.4.4)
(ITL B4.1)
 Distinguish between facts in
documents, narratives, charts,
maps tables, and other information
sources. (A.4.4)(ITL B4.1)
Writing:
 Create or produce writing to
communicate with different audiences
for a variety of purposes
 Write paragraphs, stories,
directions and simple reports that
give facts with sequenced events.
(B.4.1)
 Write complete sentences. (B.4.1)
 Write sentences in response to
reading, friendly letters, and life
experiences. (B.4.1)
 Write in a variety of situations
using strategies, such as revision
and use of reference materials.
(B.4.1)(ITL A.4.2)
 Plan, revise, edit, and publish clear
and effective writing
 Produce rough drafts, and finished
pieces, that demonstrate an ability
to organize ideas and revise the
content. (B.4.2)(ITL A.4.3)
 Given a written assignment to be
completed in a limited amount of
time, produce a paragraph or
story. (B.4.2)
 Understand the function of various
forms, structures, and punctuation
marks of standard American English
and use them appropriately in
communications.
 Understand and use parts of
speech, including nouns, pronouns
and adjectives. (B.4.3)
 Use principles of agreement
related to number, gender and
tense. (B4.3)
 Capitalize proper nouns, titles, and
initial word of sentences. (B.4.3)
 Use commas correctly to punctuate
words in a list. (B.4.3)
 Spell frequently used words
correctly. (B.4.3)
 Use word order and punctuation
marks to distinguish statement,
question, exclamations and
commands. (B.4.3)
Oral Language:
 Orally communicate information,
opinions, and ideas effectively to
different audiences for a variety of
purposes.
 Read aloud from previously read
material. (C.4.1)
 Present fictional stories that
recount events to small audiences.
(C.4.1)
 Participate in group readings, such
as choral reading. (C.4.1)
 Perform dramatic readings, and
presentations. (C.4.1)
 Distinguish between fact and
opinion. (C4.1)
 Demonstrate oral reading criteria,
including eye contact, projection,
rate and articulation. (C.4.1)
 Listen to and comprehend oral
communications
 Follow basic directions. (C4.2)
(ITL A.4.1)
 Identify and summarize key points
of a story or discussion. (C.4.2)
 Retell stories and reports of events
in sequence (C.4.2)
 Follow sequence in plot, predict
outcomes, and draw conclusions.
(C.4.2)
 Recall the content of stories after
hearing them, relate the content to
prior knowledge, and answer
questions about the stories. (C.4.2)
 Distinguish nonfiction from fantasy,
and fact from opinion. (C.4.2)
(ITL B.4.4)
 Develop a use of word structures
and forms, such as suffixes,
prefixes, root words, homonyms,
antonyms, synonyms and word
analogies. (C.4.2)
 Participate effectively in discussion
 Volunteer relevant information, ask
and answer questions directly.
(C.4.3)
 Ask for clarification and
explanation of unfamiliar words
and ideas. (C.4.3)
 Summarize information used in
discussions. (C.4.3)
Language:
 Develop their vocabulary of words,
phrases, and idioms as a means of
improving communication.


Consult glossaries, dictionaries,
encyclopedias, and other resources
to find and compare definitions,
and to spell words correctly.
(D.4.1)(ITLA.4.2)
 Use their knowledge of roots,
prefixes, and suffixes to interpret
the meaning of words. (D.4.1)
 Identify some of the common
figures of speech and use them
appropriately. (D.4.1)
Recognize and interpret various uses
and adaptations of language in social,
cultural, regional and professional
situations, and learn to be flexible and
responsive in their use of English.
 Become aware of various styles
and purposes of oral and written
language. (D.4.2)
 Describe and give examples of
variations in American English that
appear in different social, cultural,
and regional environments. (D.4.2)
Media and Technology:
 Use computers to acquire, organize,
and communicate information.
 Operate common computer
hardware and software.
(E.4.1)(ITLA.4.1)
 Attempt basic word-processing
programs. (E.4.1)(ITL A.4.3)
 Begin to create, store and retrieve
electronic files. (E.4.1)(ITL A.4.2)
 Begin to access information using
electronic reference resources,
such as encyclopedias. (E.4.1)
(ITLA.4.2)
 Make informed judgments about media
and products
 Recognize some basic propaganda
techniques. (E.4.1)(ITL B.4.7)
 Demonstrate a working knowledge of
media production and distribution
 Make distinctions between
messages presented on radio,
television and in print. (E.4.4)
 Recognize how messages are
adjusted for different audiences
(E.4.4)(ITL B.4.4, C.4.3)
 Identify sales approaches aimed at
children. (E.4.4)
 Analyze and edit work as appropriate
to audience and purpose
 Provide feedback to peers about
the content, organization, and
overall effect of media work.
(E.4.5)(ITL A.4.6)
Research and Inquiry:
 Conduct brief research on assigned
topics, and communicate their
findings. (F.4.1)(ITL A.4.2)
 Attempt to research a topic, by
developing initial questions, and
deciding the focus of a topic to
gather information. (F.4.1)
(ITL B.4.3)
Fourth Grade
Reading/Literature:
 Read aloud with age-appropriate
fluency, accuracy and expression.
(A.4.1) (ITL C 4.3)
 Recognize and recall elements of
story structure. (A 4.2)
 Apply phonics skills to decode
unfamiliar words. (A 4.1)
(ITL B4.6)
 Identify reading purposes:
information, viewpoint, and
interest. (A 4.1, A 4.2) (ITL C 4.1,
C 4.2, C 4.3)
 Use reading comprehension
strategies effectively. (A 4.1, A4.3,
A4.4)
Language/Writing:
 Demonstrate standard English
grammar, usage, mechanics, and
spelling. (B 4.3, D 4.1)
 Identify parts of sentence and use
the parts of speech effectively. (B
4.3, D 4.2)
 Create and produce writing to
communicate with different
audiences for a variety of purposes
(B 4.1, D 4.2)(ITL A 4.3)
 Plan, revise, edit, and publish clear
and effective writing. (B 4.2 D 4.2)
(ITL B 4.7, A 4.3)
 Consult dictionaries, thesauri, and
other resources when writing. (B
4.2, D 4.1)(ITL A 4.2)
Listening/Speaking:
 Perform dramatic readings and
presentations. (C 4.1)(ITL B 4.7)
 Orally communicate information
effectively using eye contact,
volume, articulation, and
projection. (C 4.3)
 Participate effectively in
discussions. (C 4.3)


Analyze and evaluate oral
presentations by self and others.
(C 4.1, C 4.3)(ITL B 4.8)
Listen to and comprehend oral
instructions. (C 4.4)
Media/Technology/Research:
 Conduct research by identifying,
locating, exploring, and effectively
using multiple sources of
information. (E 4.1)
 Use computers to acquire,
organize, analyze, and
communicate information. (E 4.1)
(ITL A 4.2)
 Create a simple media/multi-media
presentation. (E 4.5)
 Use basic word processing,
graphics, and drawing programs.
(E 4.3)(ITL A 4.1)
 Practice keyboarding skills. (E 4.1)
(ITL A 4.1)
Fifth Grade
Reading/Literature:
 Read independently daily. (A 8.1)
 Discuss a story in large groups.
(A 8.2)
 Discuss how characters deal with
problems. (A 8.2)(ITL C 8.2)
 Support and defend an author’s
and personal viewpoints. (A 8.2)
(ITL B 8.4)
 Demonstrate comprehension by
completing written materials.
(A 8.1)(ITL C 8.2)
Language/Writing:
 Demonstrate standard English
grammar, mechanics, usage,
spelling, and parts of sentences.
(B 8.1,B 8.2, B 8.3)(ITL B 8.4)
 Use the five components of the
writing process: prewriting,
writing, self-editing, peer-editing,
and teacher editing. (B 8.2)
 Create and produce writing
samples: persuasive, narrative,
descriptive, and letter writing.
(B 8.1, D 8.1)(ITL B 8.5)
 Use print/non-print resources to
connect language, geography,
culture, and society. (B 8.1)
(ITL B 8.4)
 Expand vocabulary. (B 8.3)
Listening/Speaking:
 Read orally with a partner. (C 8.1,
C 8.2, C 8.3)
 Participate effectively in
discussions. (C 8.3)(ITL B 8.3)
Media/Technology/Research:
 Use computers and other
electronic
media to acquire, organize, and
communicate information. (F8.1)
(ITL B 8.3)
Sixth Grade
Reading/Literature:
 Read and identify a variety of
literature. (A 8.3)(ITL B 8.2)
 Identify, analyze, and summarize
story components: theme,
characters, setting, plot and point
of view. (A 8.2)
 Use word recognition strategies for
definition, structural analysis,
phonics, and context clues. (A 8.1)
 Use literature to predict, infer,
judge, and draw conclusions.
(A 8.2)
Language/Writing:
 Create and produce writing
samples: persuasive, narrative,
descriptive, and letter writing. (B
8.1)
 Demonstrate use of the writing
process: prewriting, drafting,
revising, editing, submitting the
final draft and/or publishing.
(B 8.2, B 8.3)
 Demonstrate standard English
grammar, mechanics, usage,
spelling, and parts of sentence.
(B 8.1, B 8.2, B 8.3, D 8.1)
(ITL B 8.3)
 Continue to build vocabulary.
(B 8.1, B 8.3)
 Utilize parts of speech effectively.
(B 8.2)
Listening/Speaking:
 Create oral presentations. (C 8.1,
C 8.2, C 8.3)
 Participate in discussions and
presentations as developing
speakers and listeners. (C 8.1, C
8.2, C 8.3)(ITL A 8.3)
 Use note-taking strategies to
organize and summarize classroom
information. (C8.3)
Media/Technology/Research:
 Access and utilize multiple sources
of information relevant to a topic.
(E 8.1)
 Use computers and other electronic
media to acquire, organize,
analyze, and communicate
information. (E 8.4)(ITL A 8.3)
 Cite source of research material.
(E 8.1)