Grade 4

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Explain what a text says explicitly and draw inferences by referring to details and examples in the text.4.RL.1

Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem and explain how it is supported by details in the text; summarize the text.4.RL.2

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).4.RL.3

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.4.RL.4

Explain major differences between stories, dramas, and poems, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, stanza, rhythm, meter) and dramas (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text.4.RL.5

Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.4.RL.6

Make connections between the print version of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the same text; support with details and evidence.4.RL.7

Not applicable to literature4.RL.8

Compare and contrast the author's approach to similar themes, topics, and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.4.RL.9

By the end of the year read and comprehend a variety of literary texts.4.RL.10

Explain what a text says explicitly and draw inferences by referring to details and examples in the text.4.RI.1

Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.4.RI.2

Explain events, steps in procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.4.RI.3

Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.4.RI.4

Describe the overall text structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text (description, chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution).4.RI.5

Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the similarities/differences in the point of view based on the information provided.4.RI.6

Interpret 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.4.RI.7

Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.4.RI.8

Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write, speak, or demonstrate knowledge about the subject.4.RI.9

By the end of the year read and comprehend a variety of informational texts.4.RI.10

There is not a grade 4 standard for this concept. Please see preceding grades for more information.4.RF.1

There is not a grade 4 standard for this concept. Please see preceding grades for more information.4.RF.2

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to accurately read unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.4.RF.3

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.4.RF.4

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.CCR.W.1

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.CCR.W.2

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, ad well-structured event sequences.CCR.W.3

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, propose, and audience.CCR.W.4

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.CCR.W.5

Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.CCR.W.6

Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.CCR.W.7

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.CCR.W.8

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.CCR.W.9

Write 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.CCR.W.10

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.4.W.1

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.4.W.2

Write narratives (e.g., story, poetry, drama) to develop real and imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.4.W.3

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)4.W.4

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 4.)4.W.5

With 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. With guidance and support, use technology, including the internet, to enhance writing.4.W.6

Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.4.W.7

Recall relevant information from experiences and gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.4.W.8

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research.4.W.9

Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences; independently select writing topics and formats for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.4.W.10

Prepare 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.CCR.SL.1

Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.CCR.SL.2

Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.CCR.SL.3

Present 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.CCR.SL.4

Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.CCR.SL.5

Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.CCR.SL.6

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade 4 level topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.4.SL.1

Paraphrase portions of a text presented in diverse media and formats, such as visual, quantitative, and oral formats.4.SL.2

Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.4.SL.3

Report 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.4.SL.4

Add multimedia components (e.g., audio recordings) and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.4.SL.5

Recognize that different situations call for formal (e.g., presenting ideas) or informal (e.g., small-group discussion) English, and use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 4 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)4.SL.6

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CCR.L.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.CCR.L.2

Apply 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.CCR.L.3

Determine 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.CCR.L.4

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.CCR.L.5

Acquire 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.CCR.L.6

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.4.L.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.4.L.2

Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.4.L.3

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 level content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.4.L.4

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and subtle differences in word meanings.4.L.5

Acquire 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).4.L.6