refer to multiple details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
determine a theme in a story, drama, or poem, using details from the text; summarize a text, including the most important details
describe characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details and inferences from the text (e.g., character's thoughts, words, or actions)
determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that refer to significant characters found in literature (e.g., well-known characters from mythology, fables, fairy tales)
explain how significant differences between poems, dramas, and stories affect meaning, referring to specific structural elements
compare and contrast the points of view from which different stories are narrated and explain the impact of the point of view on the story
identify similarities and differences using textual evidence between a written story or drama and the visual or oral presentation of the same story or drama
compare and contrast how themes, topics, and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature are developed by different authors and shaped by different cultures
read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range by the end of grade 4
B - Reading Informational Text
refer to multiple details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
determine the main idea/central message(s) of paragraphs, sections, and/or entire texts and explain how key details support the main idea/central message referring to the text; provide an objective summary of the text
analyze events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, using evidence from the text to justify the explanation
determine the meaning of academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic/subject area
describe and analyze how the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text contribute to its meaning
analyze firsthand and secondhand accounts of the same event or topic and use evidence from the text to describe the similarities and differences in focus and the information provided
analyze information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., infographics, charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on web pages) and explain how the information contributes to and expands the overall understanding of the text
explain and analyze how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text
analyze information from two texts on the same topic to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably, using inferences supported by textual evidence
read and comprehend informational texts in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range by the end of grade 4
C - Reading Foundation
know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension
D - Writing
write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information
write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly
write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events, using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences
produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, and editing, with guidance and support from peers and 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, with some guidance and support from adults
conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic
recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources
draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
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 discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences
expand and elaborate writing appropriate to the type of writing
produce writing that reflects the author's voice and perspective
E - Speaking and Listening
engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (e.g., 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
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 and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace
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 discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation
F - Language
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening
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 strategies
demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings
acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain- specific vocabulary, including words and phrases that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and words and phrases basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation)
refer to multiple details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
determine a theme in a story, drama, or poem, using details from the text; summarize a text, including the most important details
describe characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details and inferences from the text (e.g., character's thoughts, words, and actions
determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that refer to significant characters found in literature (e.g., well-known characters from mythology, fables, fairy tales)
explain how significant differences between poems, dramas, and stories affect meaning, referring to specific structural elements
compare and contrast the points of view from which different stories are narrated and explain the impact of the point of view on the story
B - Reading Informational Text
refer to multiple details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text
determine the main idea/central message(s) of paragraphs, sections, and/or entire texts and explain how key details support the main idea/central message referring to the text; provide an objective summary of the text
analyze events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, using evidence from the text to justify the explanation
determine the meaning of academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic/subject area
describe and analyze how the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text contribute to its meaning
analyze firsthand and secondhand accounts of the same event or topic and use evidence from the text to describe the similarities and differences in focus and the information provided
