Standards
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Generate resourceUse relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).
Generate resourceForm and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses.
Generate resourceOrder adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
Generate resourceProduce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Generate resourceUse commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
Generate resourceUse knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).
Generate resourceDetermine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Generate resourceUse context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Generate resourceUse common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
Generate resourceConsult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Generate resourceExplain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
Generate resourceAcquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).
Generate resourceKnow and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
Generate resourceUse combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.
Generate resourceRead on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings
Generate resourceUse context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Generate resourceRefer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Generate resourceBy the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4—5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Generate resourceDetermine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
Generate resourceExplain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
Generate resourceDescribe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
Generate resourceInterpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
Generate resourceExplain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
Generate resourceIntegrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Generate resourceRefer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Generate resourceBy the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4—5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Generate resourceDetermine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
Generate resourceDescribe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
Generate resourceExplain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
Generate resourceMake connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
Generate resourceEngage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Generate resourceCome to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.
Generate resourcePose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.
Generate resourceReview the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
Generate resourceParaphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Generate resourceIdentify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
Generate resourceReport on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
Generate resourceAdd audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.
Generate resourceWrite opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information
Generate resourceWrite routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Generate resourceIntroduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.
Generate resourceLink opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
Generate resourceWrite informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Generate resourceIntroduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Generate resourceDevelop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Generate resourceLink ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
Generate resourceUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Generate resourceProvide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented
Generate resourceWrite narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Generate resourceOrient the reader by establishing a situationand introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
Generate resourceUse dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
Generate resourceUse a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
Generate resourceUse concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Generate resourceWith guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
Generate resourceWith some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
Generate resourceConduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Generate resourceRecall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
Generate resourceDraw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Generate resourceApply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions].").
Generate resourceApply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., "Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text").
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Generate resourceDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Generate resourceApply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
Generate resourceDetermine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Generate resourceAcquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
Generate resourceRead closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Generate resourceRead and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceDetermine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Generate resourceAnalyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Generate resourceInterpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
Generate resourceIntegrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
Generate resourceDelineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
Generate resourceAnalyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
Generate resourcePrepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Generate resourceIntegrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Generate resourceEvaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.
Generate resourcePresent information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Generate resourceMake strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
Generate resourceAdapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Generate resourceWrite arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Generate resourceWrite routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Generate resourceWrite informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Generate resourceWrite narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Generate resourceDevelop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Generate resourceUse technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
Generate resourceConduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Generate resourceGather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
Generate resourceDraw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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