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CO.4.1.Oral Expression and Listening
Oral Expression and Listening
4.1.1. A clear communication plan is necessary to effectively deliver and receive information. Students can:
4.1.1.b. Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. (CCSS: SL.4.2)
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CO.4.2.Reading for All Purposes
Reading for All Purposes
4.2.1. Comprehension and fluency matter when reading literary texts in a fluent way. Students can:
4.2.1.a. Use Key Ideas and Details to:
4.2.1.a.i. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. (CCSS: RL.4.1)
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4.2.1.a.iv. 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). (CCSS: RL.4.3)
4.2.1.b.ii. Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about
4.2.1.b.iii. Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations. (CCSS: RL.4.6)
4.2.1.c. Use Integration of Knowledge and Ideas to:
4.2.1.c.i. Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text. (CCSS: RL.4.7)
4.2.1.c.ii. Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures. (CCSS: RL.4.9)
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4.2.1.d. Use Range of Reading and Complexity of Text to:
4.2.1.d.i. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. (CCSS: RL.4.10)
4.2.2. Comprehension and fluency matter when reading informational and persuasive texts in a fluent way. Students can:
4.2.2.a. Use Key Ideas and Details to:
4.2.2.a.i. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. (CCSS: RI.4.1)
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4.2.2.a.iii. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text. (CCSS: RI.4.3)
4.2.2.b.i. 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: RI.4.4)
4.2.2.b.ii. Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. (CCSS: RI.4.5)
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4.2.2.c. Use Integration of Knowledge and Ideas to:
4.2.2.c.i. 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 a
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4.2.2.d. Use Range of Reading and Complexity of Text to:
4.2.2.d.i. By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. (CCSS: RI.4.10)
4.2.3. Knowledge of complex orthography (spelling patterns), morphology (word meanings), and word relationships to decode (read) multisyllabic words contributes to better reading skills. Students can:
4.2.3.a. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. (CCSS: RF.4.3)
4.2.3.a.i. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. (CCSS: RF.4.3a)
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4.2.3.c. 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. (CCSS: L.4.4)
4.2.3.c.i. Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (CCSS: L.4.4a)
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4.2.3.c.ii. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph). (CCSS: L.4.4b)
4.2.3.c.vii. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. (CCSS: L.4.4c)
4.2.3.d.iii. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). (CCSS: L.4.5c)
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4.2.3.e. 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
4.3.1.b. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. (CCSS: W.4.3)
4.3.1.b.i. Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. (CCSS: W.4.3a)
4.3.2. Informational and persuasive texts use the recursive writing process. Students can:
4.3.2.a. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (CCSS: W.4.2)
4.3.2.a.i. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. (CCSS: W.4.2a)
4.3.2.a.v. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. (CCSS: W.4.2b)
4.3.3. Correct sentence formation, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are applied to make the meaning clear to the reader. Students can:
4.3.3.a. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (CCSS: W.4.4)
4.3.3.e. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. (CCSS: L.4.3)
4.3.3.e.i. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. (CCSS: L.4.3a)
4.3.3.e.ii. Choose punctuation for effect. (CCSS: L.4.3b)
4.3.3.e.iii. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion). (CCSS: L.4.3c)
4.4.1. Comprehending new information for research is a process undertaken with discipline both alone and within groups. Students can:
4.4.1.b. 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. (CCSS: W.4.8)
4.4.1.b.ii. Locate information using text features, (appendices, indices, glossaries, and table of content).
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4.4.1.c. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (CCSS: W.4.9)
4.4.1.c.i. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). (CCSS: W.4.9.a)
4.4.1.c.ii. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). (CCSS: W.4.9.b)