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NY.4L.4th Grade Language Standards
4th Grade Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
4L4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
4L4a. Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
4L4c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideVocabulary
4L6. Acquire and accurately use general academic and content-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., wildlife, cons
4L2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Core Punctuation and Spelling Skills for Grades 3→5:
4L2.10. Use spelling patterns, rules, and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing words. → Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideSpelling
4L2.9. Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words, and to add suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
4L3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
4L3a. Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
4L3b. Choose punctuation for effect.
NY.4R.4th Grade Reading Standards (Literary and Informational Text)
4th Grade Reading Standards (Literary and Informational Text)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
4R7. Identify information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, illustrations, and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text. (RI&RL)
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4R3. In literary texts, describe a character, setting, or event, drawing on specific details in the text. (RL) In informational texts, explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts, including what happened and why, based on specific evidence from the text. (R
4R5. In literary texts, identify and analyze structural elements, using terms such as verse, rhythm, meter, characters, settings, dialogue, stage directions. (RL) In informational texts, identify the overall structure using terms such as sequence, comparison,
4R6. In literary texts, compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations. (RL) In informational texts, compare and contrast a primary and secondary source on t
4RF3. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
4RF3a. 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.
4RF3b. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabification patterns, and morphology (e.g. roots, prefixes, and suffixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in and out of context.
4W2. Write informative/explanatory texts to explore a topic and convey ideas and information relevant to the subject.
4W2b. Develop ideas on a topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, or other relevant information; include text features when useful for aiding comprehension.
4W3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
4W3b. Use dialogue and description of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
4W3d. Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
4W5. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to respond and support analysis, reflection, and research by applying grade 4 reading standards.
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
4W6. Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, and to build knowledge through investigating multiple aspects of a topic.