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MA.CCRA.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Knowledge of LanguageCCRA.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.
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseCCRA.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
CCRA.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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.
Conventions of Standard EnglishCCRA.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
CCRA.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
MA.CCRA.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityCCRA.R.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
Craft and StructureCCRA.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.
CCRA.R.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text relate to each other and the whole.
CCRA.R.6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCCRA.R.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
Key Ideas and DetailsCCRA.R.1. Read closely to determine what a text states explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from a text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Inference
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
CCRA.R.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
MA.CCRA.SL.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and CollaborationCCRA.SL.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
MA.CCRA.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Range of WritingCCRA.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 WritingCCRA.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCRA.W.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCRA.W.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCRA.W.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research.
Text Types and PurposesCCRA.W.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
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.
CCRA.W.3. Write narratives to develop experiences or events using effective literary techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured sequences.
MA.L.4.Grade 4 Language Standards [L]
Grade 4 Language Standards [L]
Knowledge of LanguageL.4.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.L.4.3.a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
L.4.3.b. Choose punctuation for effect.
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseL.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.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
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
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.
L.4.4.d. Recognize and use appropriately abbreviations related to grade-level content or common in everyday life (e.g., hr., min., sec.).
L.4.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.L.4.5.a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
L.4.5.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
L.4.6. 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
Conventions of Standard EnglishL.4.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and further develop language skills learned in previous grades. (See grade 4 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 6 on strength Sentence Structure and MeaningL.4.1.a. Produce complete sentences, using knowledge of subject and predicate to recognize and correct inappropriate sentence fragments and run-on sentences.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
L.4.1.b. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., their/there).
L.4.1.d. Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs to add more information about a noun or verb used in a sentence.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
L.4.1.e. Form and use prepositional phrases in sentences to add more information about qualities such as location, time, agency, and direction.
L.4.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L.4.2.b. Use correct capitalization.
L.4.2.e. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
MA.RF.4.Grade 4 Reading Standards for Foundational Skills [RF]
Grade 4 Reading Standards for Foundational Skills [RF]
FluencyRF.4.4. Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.RF.4.4.b. Read grade-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
RF.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
Phonics and Word RecognitionRF.4.3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.RF.4.3.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 & Study Guide Root Words
MA.RI.4.Grade 4 Reading Standards for Informational Text [RI]
Grade 4 Reading Standards for Informational Text [RI]
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRI.4.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, mathematical, and technical texts, exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 4.
Craft and StructureRI.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. (See grade 4 Language Standards 4–6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)
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.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRI.4.7. Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or interactive elements on webpages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it app
RI.4.8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
Key Ideas and DetailsRI.4.1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text states explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Inference
RI.4.2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize a 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
RI.4.3. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, mathematical, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
MA.RL.4.Grade 4 Reading Standards for Literature [RL]
Grade 4 Reading Standards for Literature [RL]
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRL.4.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives and exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 4.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
Craft and StructureRL.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 (e.g., Herculean); explain how figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor) enriches a text. (See grade 4 Langu
RL.4.5. Explain major differences among prose, poetry, and drama and refer to the structural elements of each (e.g., paragraphs and chapters for prose; stanza and verse for poetry; scene, stage directions, cast of characters for drama) when writing or speaking abQuiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Genre
RL.4.6. Compare and contrast the points of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRL.4.7. Make connections between a written story or drama and its visual or oral presentation, identifying where the presentation reflects specific descriptions and directions in the written 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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Main Idea
Key Ideas and DetailsRL.4.1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text states explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Inference
RL.4.2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize a 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
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).
MA.W.4.Grade 4 Writing Standards [W]
Grade 4 Writing Standards [W]
Range of WritingW.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) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Production and Distribution of WritingW.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.)
W.4.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.W.4.5.a. Demonstrate command of standard English conventions (as described in Language Standards 1–3 up to and including grade 4).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Grammar
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeW.4.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
W.4.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research, applying one or more grade 4 standards for Reading Literature or Reading Informational Text as needed.
Text Types and PurposesW.4.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.W.4.1.a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped in paragraphs and sections to support the writer’s purpose.
W.4.1.b. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
W.4.1.c. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
W.4.1.d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
W.4.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.W.4.2.a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include text features (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
W.4.2.b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
W.4.2.c. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
W.4.2.d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
W.4.2.e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
W.4.3. Write narratives in prose or poem form to develop experiences or events using effective literary techniques, descriptive details, and clear sequences.W.4.3.a. Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a speaker, narrator, and/or characters; organize an appropriate narrative sequence.
W.4.3.b. Use dialogue and description to develop experiences or events or show responses to situations.
W.4.3.c. Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage sequence.
W.4.3.d. Use concrete words and phrases, figurative language such as similes and metaphors, and sensory details to convey experiences or events precisely.
W.4.3.f. For poems, use patterns of sound (e.g., rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, consonance) and visual patterns (e.g., line length, grouped lines as stanzas or verses) to create works that are distinctly different in form from prose narratives. (See grade 4 Reading