Common+Core+Language+Arts+-+Fourth+Grade

** For Fourth Grade **** Reading ****, Writing, Speaking and Listening ** **__ READING __**
 * Common Core Standards **
 * __ Key Ideas and Details: __**


 * 1) ** Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says and drawing inferences from a text. **
 * 2) ** Determine theme of a story, drama or poem from details in a text, summarizing the text. **
 * 3) ** Describe in detail a character, setting, or event in a story, drama – characters thoughts, words or actions. **
 * __ Crafts and Structure: __**


 * 1) ** Determine meaning of words and phrases as used in text – including those that allude to characters in mythology. **
 * 2) ** Explain differences between poems, drama and prose – refer to structural elements in a poem (verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage direction) when writing or speaking about text. **
 * 3) ** Compare and contrast the point of view from which the stories are narrated – difference between first and third person. **


 * __ Integration of Knowledge and Ideas __**** : **


 * 1) ** Make connections between the text of a story and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text. **
 * 2) ** Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (good vs. evil), patterns of events (the quest) in text (myths, traditional literature from different cultures). **


 * __ Phonics and Word Recognition: __**


 * 1) ** Know and apply grade –level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. **
 * 2) ** Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. –read with purpose – use context clues – appropriate rate – with expression – self correct – reread if necessary. **

**__ WRITING __**
 * __ Text Types and Purposes: __**

- ** introduce topic clearly, state opinion, and create an organized structure. ** - ** Provide reasons supported by fact, detail ** - ** Link opinion using “for instance”, “in order to”, “in addition” ** - ** Provide concluding statement **
 * 1) ** Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. **

- ** introduce topic clearly; group related information in paragraphs and sections. ** - ** Develop topic with facts, definitions, quotes ** - ** Link ideas with “another”, “for example”, “also”, “because” ** - ** Use precise language ** - ** Provide a concluding statement **
 * 1) ** Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly. **


 * 1) ** Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique, descriptive details and clear event sequences. **
 * __ Production and Distribution of Writing: __**


 * 1) ** Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. **
 * 2) ** With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and editing. **
 * 3) ** With adult guidance, use technology to produce and publish writing. Demonstrate use of keyboard. **


 * __ Research to Build and Present Knowledge: __**


 * 1) ** Conduct short research projects – investigation of topics. **
 * 2) ** Recall relevant information from experiences or gather information from resources (print/digital) – take notes, provide list of resources. **
 * 3) ** Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. **


 * __ Range __****__ of __****__ Writing __****__ : __**


 * 10. **** Write routinely over extended time frames (research, reflection, revision. **

**__ Speaking and Listening __**
 * __ Comprehension and Collaboration: __**

- ** come prepared – having read material so you can participate in discussion. ** - ** Follow agreed upon rules for discussions and carry out role. ** - ** Pose and respond to questions – make comments that relate to topic. **
 * 1) ** Engage in discussion – building on others’ ideas and own. **


 * __ Conventions of the English Language: __**

- ** relative pronouns and adverbs ** - ** from and use progressive verb tenses ** - ** use modal auxilaries to convey various conditions ** - ** order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns ** - ** form and use prepositional phrases ** - ** produce sentences – correcting fragments and run-ons ** - ** correctly use frequently confused words **
 * 1) ** Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking and writing. **


 * 1) ** Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. **


 * __ Knowledge of Language: __**


 * 1) ** Use knowledge of language when writing **
 * - good word choice, effective punctuation marks, differentiation between use of appropriate times to use formal/informal language. **


 * __ Vocabulary, Acquisition and Use: __**

- ** use context clues ** - ** use affixes and roots ** - ** consult reference materials (dictionaries), both print and digital. **
 * 1) ** Determine and clearify meaning of an unknown and multi-meaning word and phrase. **

- ** similes and metaphors ** - ** common idioms, adages and proverbs ** - ** synonyms and antonyms **
 * 1) ** Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances **


 * 1) ** Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. **

** Common Core Standards ** ** For Fourth Grade **** Reading ****, Writing, Speaking and Listening ** **__ READING __**
 * __ Key Ideas and Details: __**


 * 1) ** Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says and drawing inferences from a text. **
 * 2) ** Determine theme of a story, drama or poem from details in a text, summarizing the text. **
 * 3) ** Describe in detail a character, setting, or event in a story, drama – characters thoughts, words or actions. **
 * __ Crafts and Structure: __**


 * 1) ** Determine meaning of words and phrases as used in text – including those that allude to characters in mythology. **
 * 2) ** Explain differences between poems, drama and prose – refer to structural elements in a poem (verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage direction) when writing or speaking about text. **
 * 3) ** Compare and contrast the point of view from which the stories are narrated – difference between first and third person. **


 * __ Integration of Knowledge and Ideas __**** : **


 * 1) ** Make connections between the text of a story and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text. **
 * 2) ** Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (good vs. evil), patterns of events (the quest) in text (myths, traditional literature from different cultures). **


 * __ Phonics and Word Recognition: __**


 * 1) ** Know and apply grade –level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. **
 * 2) ** Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. –read with purpose – use context clues – appropriate rate – with expression – self correct – reread if necessary. **

**__ WRITING __**
 * __ Text Types and Purposes: __**

- ** introduce topic clearly, state opinion, and create an organized structure. ** - ** Provide reasons supported by fact, detail ** - ** Link opinion using “for instance”, “in order to”, “in addition” ** - ** Provide concluding statement **
 * 1) ** Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. **

- ** introduce topic clearly; group related information in paragraphs and sections. ** - ** Develop topic with facts, definitions, quotes ** - ** Link ideas with “another”, “for example”, “also”, “because” ** - ** Use precise language ** - ** Provide a concluding statement **
 * 1) ** Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas clearly. **


 * 1) ** Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique, descriptive details and clear event sequences. **
 * __ Production and Distribution of Writing: __**


 * 1) ** Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. **
 * 2) ** With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and editing. **
 * 3) ** With adult guidance, use technology to produce and publish writing. Demonstrate use of keyboard. **


 * __ Research to Build and Present Knowledge: __**


 * 1) ** Conduct short research projects – investigation of topics. **
 * 2) ** Recall relevant information from experiences or gather information from resources (print/digital) – take notes, provide list of resources. **
 * 3) ** Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. **


 * __ Range __****__ of __****__ Writing __****__ : __**


 * 10. **** Write routinely over extended time frames (research, reflection, revision. **

**__ Speaking and Listening __**
 * __ Comprehension and Collaboration: __**

- ** come prepared – having read material so you can participate in discussion. ** - ** Follow agreed upon rules for discussions and carry out role. ** - ** Pose and respond to questions – make comments that relate to topic. **
 * 1) ** Engage in discussion – building on others’ ideas and own. **


 * __ Conventions of the English Language: __**

- ** relative pronouns and adverbs ** - ** from and use progressive verb tenses ** - ** use modal auxilaries to convey various conditions ** - ** order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns ** - ** form and use prepositional phrases ** - ** produce sentences – correcting fragments and run-ons ** - ** correctly use frequently confused words **
 * 1) ** Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking and writing. **


 * 1) ** Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. **


 * __ Knowledge of Language: __**


 * 1) ** Use knowledge of language when writing **
 * - good word choice, effective punctuation marks, differentiation between use of appropriate times to use formal/informal language. **


 * __ Vocabulary, Acquisition and Use: __**

- ** use context clues ** - ** use affixes and roots ** - ** consult reference materials (dictionaries), both print and digital. **
 * 1) ** Determine and clearify meaning of an unknown and multi-meaning word and phrase. **

- ** similes and metaphors ** - ** common idioms, adages and proverbs ** - ** synonyms and antonyms **
 * 1) ** Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances **


 * 1) ** Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. **