Grades
Standard
Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the [...]
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about [...]
Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the [...]
Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts [...]
Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group [...]
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).
Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses.
Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular [...]
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and [...]
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations [...]
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.(Editing for [...]
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as [...]
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and [...]
Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when [...]
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or [...]
Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic [...]
Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.
Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades [...]
Grades
Standard
Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the [...]
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about [...]
Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the [...]
Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts [...]
Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group [...]
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).
Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses.
Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular [...]
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and [...]
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations [...]
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.(Editing for [...]
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as [...]
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and [...]
Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when [...]
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or [...]
Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic [...]
Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.
Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades [...]