Academic standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.3
- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3
- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.4
- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.6
- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1
- Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.2
- Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.4
- Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.8
- Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.2
- Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.2
- Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.3
- 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,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.5
- Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.9
- Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.2
- Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually,...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.1
- Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.1
- Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.10
- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two)...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.4
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.5
- With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions...
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.7
- Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.9
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
- GLE 0301.1.1
- Demonstrate knowledge of Standard English usage, mechanics, and spelling.
- GLE 0301.3.2
- Write in various modes and genres, including narration, literary response,
personal experience, and subject matter content.
- GLE 0401.1.1
- Demonstrate knowledge of Standard English usage, mechanics, and spelling.
- GLE 0401.1.2
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, and usage of words and phrases.
- GLE 0401.3.1
- Write for a variety of purposes and to a variety of audiences.
- GLE 0401.3.2
- Write in a variety of modes and genres (e.g., narration, description, personal
expression, imaginative writing, response to literature, response to subject...
- GLE 0401.3.3
- Know and apply the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, evaluating, and publishing.
- GLE 0401.4.1
- Conduct research to access and present information.
- GLE 0401.4.2
- Collect, organize, and determine the reliability of researched information.
- GLE 0401.4.3
- Present research results in a written report.
- GLE 0401.8.2
- Experience various literary genres, including fiction/nonfiction, poetry,
drama, short stories, folk tales, and myths.
- GLE 0401.8.3
- Know and understand the basic characteristics of the genres studied.
- GLE 0501.3.2
- Write in various modes and genres, including narration, literary response,
personal expression, description, and imaginative.
- GLE 0501.8.2
- Experience various literary genres, including fiction and nonfiction, poetry,
drama, chapter books, biography/autobiography, short stories, folk tales, myths,...
- SPI 0401.1.12
- Select appropriate antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms within context.
- SPI 0401.1.13
- Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
- SPI 0401.1.14
- Use prefixes, suffixes, and root words as aids in determining meaning within context.
- SPI 0401.1.16
- Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, dictionaries, and glossaries.
- SPI 0401.3.8
- Select appropriate time-order or transitional words to enhance the flow of a writing sample.
- SPI 0401.8.2
- Identify characters, setting, and plot in a passage.
- SPI 0401.8.6
- Identify and interpret similes and metaphors.
- SPI 0501.1.15
- Recognize and use grade appropriate vocabulary within context.
- SPI 0501.3.10
- Select appropriate time-order or transitional words/phrases to enhance the
flow of a writing sample.
- SPI 0501.8.1
- Identify setting, characters, plot, and theme.
- TSS.ELA.3.FL.WC.4
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when encoding words; write legibly.
- TSS.ELA.3.SL.CC.2
- Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text presented in diverse media such as visual, quantitative, and oral formats.
- TSS.ELA.3.W.TTP.1
- Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
- TSS.ELA.3.W.TTP.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information.
- TSS.ELA.3.W.TTP.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using an effective technique, such as descriptive details and clear event sequences.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.PWR.3
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7a
- Determine 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...
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7b
- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7c
- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions,...
- TSS.ELA.4.FL.WC.4
- Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when encoding words; write legibly.
- TSS.ELA.4.RI.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area, including figurative, connotative, and...
- TSS.ELA.4.RI.CS.5
- Describe the overall structure of events, ideas, and concepts of information in a text or part of a text.
- TSS.ELA.4.RI.KID.2
- Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize a text.
- TSS.ELA.4.RI.KID.3
- Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific...
- TSS.ELA.4.RL.CS.4
- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that refer to significant characters and situations found in...
- TSS.ELA.4.RL.CS.5
- Explain major differences between poems, drama, and stories, and refer to the structural elements when writing or speaking about a text.
- TSS.ELA.4.RL.KID.2
- Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
- TSS.ELA.4.RL.KID.3
- Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in a text, such as a character's thoughts, words, or...
- TSS.ELA.4.W.PDW.4
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.PDW.5
- With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.RBPK.7
- Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.RBPK.9
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research, applying grade 4 standards for reading.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.RW.10
- Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences; promote writing fluency.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.TTP.1
- Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.TTP.2
- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information.
- TSS.ELA.4.W.TTP.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using an effective technique, such as descriptive details and clear event sequences.
- TSS.ELA.5.RI.IKI.9
- Integrate information from two or more texts on the same topic in order to build content knowledge.
- TSS.ELA.5.RL.IKI.9
- Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
- TSS.ELA.5.W.TTP.3
- Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using an effective technique, such as descriptive details and clear event sequences.
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