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KS.RF.4.Reading: Foundational

Reading: Foundational
Fluency
RF.4.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
RF.4.4.b. Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
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RF.4.4.c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
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Phonics and Word Recognition
RF.4.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read unfamiliar multisyllabic words accurately i
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KS.RI.4.Reading: Informational

Reading: Informational
Language in Reading: Informational
RI.4.11. 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.
RI.4.11.a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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RI.4.11.b. Use common Greek and Latin affixes found in Grade 4 informational texts as clues to the meaning of a word.
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RI.4.11.c. Consult reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
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RI.4.12. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
RI.4.12.a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context.
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RI.4.12.c. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
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Craft and Structure
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.
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RI.4.5. 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.
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Range of Reading and Level of Text
RI.4.13. Read and comprehend high quality informational text of appropriate quantitative and qualitative complexity for Grade 4.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RI.4.7. 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
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RI.4.8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
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Key Ideals and Details
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.
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RI.4.2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
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RI.4.3. 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.
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KS.RL.4.Reading: Literature

Reading: Literature
Language in Reading: Literature
RL.4.10. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when reading.
 
RL.4.11. 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.
RL.4.11.a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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RL.4.11.b. Use common Greek and Latin affixes found in Grade 4 literature as clues to the meaning of a word.
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RL.4.11.c. Consult reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
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RL.4.12. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
RL.4.12.a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context.
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RL.4.12.c. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
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Craft and Structure
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 (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about
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RL.4.6. Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
 
Range of Reading and Level of Text
RL.4.13. Read and comprehend high quality dramas, prose and poetry of appropriate quantitative and qualitative complexity for Grade 4.
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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RL.4.7. 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.
 
RL.4.9. 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.
 
Key Ideals and Details
RL.4.1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
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RL.4.2. Determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
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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, words, or actions).
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KS.SL.4.Speaking and Listening

Speaking and Listening
Language in Speaking and Listening
SL.4.7. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking.
SL.4.7.a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
SL.4.7.e. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns.
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SL.4.7.f. Form and use prepositional phrases.
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SL.4.7.g. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
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SL.4.7.h. Correctly used frequently confused words.
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SL.4.7.i. Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English and situations where informal discourse is appropriate.
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SL.4.8. 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 and that are basic to a particular topic.
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Comprehension and Collaboration
SL.4.2. Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
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KS.W.4.Writing

Writing
Language in Writing
W.4.10. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing.
W.4.10.a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
W.4.10.e. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns.
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W.4.10.f. Form and use prepositional phrases.
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W.4.10.g. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
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W.4.10.h. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two).
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W.4.10.i. Choose punctuation for effect.
W.4.11. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
W.4.11.a. Use correct capitalization.
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W.4.11.b. Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
W.4.11.d. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
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Production and Distribution of Writing
W.4.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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W.4.5. With guidance and support from adults and peers, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
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Range of Writing
W.4.12. 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.
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.4.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of difference aspects of a topic.
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W.4.8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
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W.4.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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Text Types and Purposes
W.4.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
W.4.1.a. Know the difference between fact and opinion.
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W.4.1.b. 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.
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W.4.1.c. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
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W.4.1.d. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
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W.4.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
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W.4.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
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