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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Conventions of Standard EnglishCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Knowledge of LanguageCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.6 Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge whe
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Key Ideas and DetailsCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Inference
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarizing
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3 Analyze how and why individuals, events, or ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
Craft and StructureCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.5 Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9 Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Text Types and PurposesCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences.
Range of WritingCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.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) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Production and Distribution of WritingCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
IL.4.L.Language Standards
Conventions of Standard EnglishCC.4.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CC.4.L.1.d. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Adjectives Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CC.4.L.1.e. Form and use prepositional phrases.
CC.4.L.1.f. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
CC.4.L.1.g. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).
CC.4.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.CC.4.L.2.a. Use correct capitalization.
CC.4.L.2.b. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
CC.4.L.2.d. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
Knowledge of LanguageCC.4.L.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.CC.4.L.3.a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
CC.4.L.3.b. Choose punctuation for effect.
CC.4.L.3.c. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseCC.4.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 range of strategies.CC.4.L.4.4.a. Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CC.4.L.4.4.b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words
CC.4.L.4.4.c. 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.
CC.4.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.CC.4.L.5.a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
CC.4.L.5.c. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Antonyms Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Synonyms Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CC.4.L.6. 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
IL.4.R.F.Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Phonics and Word RecognitionCC.4.R.F.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.CC.4.R.F.3.a. 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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Phonics Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Root Words
FluencyCC.4.R.F.4.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.CC.4.R.F.4.4.b. Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
CC.4.R.F.4.4.c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
IL.4.R.I.Reading Standards for Informational Text
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Key Ideas and DetailsCC.4.R.I.1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Inference
CC.4.R.I.2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarizing
CC.4.R.I.3. 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.
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityCC.4.R.I.10. 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.
Craft and StructureCC.4.R.I.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.
CC.4.R.I.5. 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.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCC.4.R.I.7. 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
CC.4.R.I.8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
IL.4.R.L.Reading Standards for Literature
Reading Standards for Literature
Key Ideas and DetailsCC.4.R.L.1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Inference
CC.4.R.L.2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarizing
CC.4.R.L.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, words, or actions).
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityCC.4.R.L.10. 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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
Craft and StructureCC.4.R.L.5. 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 Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
CC.4.R.L.6. Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCC.4.R.L.7. 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.
CC.4.R.L.9. 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.
IL.4.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards
Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and CollaborationCC.4.SL.2. Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarize Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Summarizing
IL.4.W.Writing Standards
Text Types and PurposesCC.4.W.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.CC.4.W.1.a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.
CC.4.W.1.b. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
CC.4.W.1.c. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
CC.4.W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.CC.4.W.2.a. 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.
CC.4.W.2.b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
CC.4.W.2.c. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
CC.4.W.2.d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CC.4.W.2.e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
CC.4.W.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.CC.4.W.3.a. Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
CC.4.W.3.b. Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
CC.4.W.3.c. Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
CC.4.W.3.d. Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
CC.4.W.3.e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Range of WritingCC.4.W.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) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Production and Distribution of WritingCC.4.W.4.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
CC.4.W.5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCC.4.W.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
CC.4.W.8. 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.
CC.4.W.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.CC.4.W.9.a. 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].'').
CC.4.W.9.b. 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'').