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Core Standards. There is room to

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COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKLIST : Grade 4 Standards for Reading Li terature Standard Dates Taught Notes

Key Ideas and Detai ls RL 4.1: Refer to details/examples in a text when explaining what the text says and when drawing inferences.

RL 4.2: Determine theme of text from details in the text.

RL 4.2: Summarize the text.

RL 4.3: Describe in depth a character/setting, or event in a story, drawing on specific details.

Craft and Structure RL 4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including those that allude to mythological characters.

RL 4.5: Explain major differences between texts, and refer to structural elements of poems/drama when writing or speaking about a text.

RL 4.6: Compare and contrast the point of view from which stories are narrated; disitinguish between first- and thrid-person narrators.

In tegrat ion of Knowledge and Ideas RL 4.7: Make connections between wriiten, oral, and visual presentations of a text.

RL 4.8: NA

RL 4.9: Compare/contrast themes and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

Range of Reading Level and Text Complexi ty RL 4.10: By end of year, read and comprehend literature in 4-5 text complexity band proficiently (stories, poems, drama).

RL

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKLIST : Grade 4 Standards for Reading Informational Text Standard Dates Taught Notes

Key Ideas and Detai ls RI 4.1: Refer to details/examples in a text when explaining what the text says and when drawing inferences.

RI 4.2: Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details.

RI 4.2: Write a summary of the text.

RI 4.3: Explain what happened and why in informational or historical text.

Craft and Structure RI 4.4: Determine the meaning of academic and content-specific words and phrases.

RI 4.5: Describe the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text.

RI 4.6: Compare and contrast a firsthand and seconhand account of the same event/topic.

In tegrat ion of Knowledge and Ideas RI 4.7: Interpret information presented in different media/formats and explain how the info helps one understand the text.

RI 4.8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.

RI 4.9: Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write/speak about the subject.

Range of Reading Level and Text Complexi ty RI 4.10: By end of year, read and comprehend nonfiction in 4-5 text complexity band proficiently.

RI

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKLIST : Grade 4 Standards for Foundational Ski l ls Standard Dates Taught Notes

Print Concepts RF 4.1: NA

Phonological Awareness RF 4.2: NA

Phonics and Word Recognit ion RF 4.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

RF 4.3 A: Use combined knowledge of letter-sound correpsondence, syllabication, and morphology to accurately read unfamiliar words.

Fluency RF 4.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

RF 4.4 A: Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.

RF 4.4 B: Orally read on-level text with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.

RF 4.4 C: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding.

RF

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH

LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKLIST : Grade 4 Standards for Speaking and Listening

Standard Dates Taught Notes Comprehension and Collaborat ion

SL 4.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions expressing one’s own ideas and building upon others’ ideas. - one-one-one - group - teacher-led SL 4.1 A: Come to discussions prepared, having read/studied material and able to discuss ideas about topic.

SL 4.1 B: Follow rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

SL 4.1 C: Pose/Respond to questions and comments with detail.

SL 4.1 D: Review key ideas expressed and explin own ideas based on knowledge gained from discussion.

SL 4.2: Paraphrase portions of a written text read aloud or read.

SL 4.3: Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

Presentat ion of Knowledge and Ideas SL 4.4: Report on a topic/text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner using description, facts, and details of themes and main ideas.

SL 4.4: Speak clearly at an understandable rate.

SL 4.5: Add audio recordings and visual displays in presentations to enhance the development of main ideas.

SL 4.6: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English and situations where informal discourse is appropriate.

SL

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKLIST : Grade 4 Standards for Wri t ing

Standard Dates Taught Notes Types and Purposes

W 4.1: OPINION: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. A : Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create a logical organizational structure.

B: Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

C: Link opinion and reasons using transitions (e.g., consequently, specifically).

D: Provide a concluding statement related to the opinion presented.

W 4.2: EXPLANATORY: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. A: Introduce a topic, clearly group related info in paragraphs and sections; include formatting, illustrations, and multimedia to aid comprehension.

B: Develop topic with facts, defintions, concrete details, quotations, or other information/examples.

C: Use appropriate transitions.

D: Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

E: Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information or explanation presented.

W 4.3: NARRATIVE: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. A: Orient reader by establishing a situation and introducing characters/narrator. Organize a natural event sequence.

B: Use dialogue and description to develop events and characters.

C: Use a variety of transitions, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.

D: Use concrete words/phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events.

E: Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.

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COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKLIST : Grade 4 Standards for Wri t ing Standard Dates Taught Notes

Production and Distr ibut ion of Wri t ing W 4.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

W 4.5: Write with some guidance from peers/adults.

W 4.5: Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

W 4.6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and collaborate with others.

W 4.6: Be able to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.

Research to Bui ld and Present Knowledge W 4.7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge of a topic.

W 4.8: Recall/Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.

W 4.8: Take notes and categorize information in work and provide a list of sources.

W 4.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Range of Wri t ing W 4.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (as for research, reflection, and revision) for a range of purposes and audiences.

W 4.10: Write routinely for shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

W

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKLIST : Grade 4 Standards for Language Standard Dates Taught Notes

Convent ions of Standard English L 4.1: Demonstrate command of grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

L 4.1 A: Use relative pronouns.

L 4.1 B: Form and use the progressive verb tenses.

L 4.1 C: Use modal auxillaries to convey various conditions.

L 4.1 D: Order adjectives within sentences according to convention patterns.

L 4.1 E: Form and use prepositional phrases.

L 4.1 F: Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments/run-ons.

L 4.1 G: Correctly use frequently confused words.

L 4.2: Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

L 4.2 A: Use correct capitalization.

L 4.2 B: Use commas and quotes to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

L 4.2 C: Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

L 4.2 E: Spell words correctly.

Knowledge of Language L 4.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

L 4.3 A: Choose words/phrases to convey ideas precisely.

L 4.3 B: Choose punctuation for effect.

L 4.3 C: Differentiate between when to use formal English or not.

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COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH

LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKLIST : Grade 4 Standards for Language Standard Dates Taught Notes

Vocabulary Acquisi t ion and Use L 4.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases.

L 4.4 A: Use context clues to discover the meaning of a word.

L 4.4 B: Use knowledge of Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.

L 4.4 C: Consult reference materials to find the pronunciation and determine meaning of key words.

L 5.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

L 4.5 A: Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors.

L 4.5 B: Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

L 4.5 C: Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their synonyms and antonyms.

L 4.6: Acquire and use academic and content-specific words and phrases.

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COMMON CORE

CHEC

KLIST

ENGLIS

H LANGUAGE

ARTS

GRADE 4

Th i s documentat ion packet inc ludes two ow l themed p lann ing

check l ists w ith a l l 4 th grade ELA Common

Core Standards . There is room to wr ite dates of coverage and br ief

notes .

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKL IST : Grade 4 Standards for Read ing L i terature Standard Dates Taught Notes

KEY IDEAS AND DETA ILS RL 4 .1 : Refer to details/examples in a text when explaining what the text says and when drawing inferences.

RL 4 .2 : Determine theme of text from details in the text.

RL 4 .2 : Summarize the text.

RL 4 .3 : Describe in depth a character/setting, or event in a story, drawing on specific details.

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE RL 4 .4 : Determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including those that allude to mythological characters.

RL 4 .5 : Explain major differences between texts, and refer to structural elements of poems/drama when writing or speaking about a text.

RL 4 .6 : Compare and contrast the point of view from which stories are narrated; disitinguish between first- and thrid-person narrators.

INTEGRAT ION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS RL 4 .7 : Make connections between wriiten, oral, and visual presentations of a text.

RL 4 .8 : NA RL 4 .9 : Compare/contrast themes and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

RANGE OF READ ING LEVEL AND TEXT COMPLEX ITY RL 4 .10 : By end of year, read and comprehend literature in 4-5 text complexity band proficiently (stories, poems, drama).

RL

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKL IST : Grade 4 Standards for Read ing Informat iona l Text Standard Dates Taught Notes

KEY IDEAS AND DETA ILS R I 4 .1 : Refer to details/examples in a text when explaining what the text says and when drawing inferences.

R I 4 .2 : Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details.

R I 4 .2 : Write a summary of the text.

R I 4 .3 : Explain what happened and why in informational or historical text.

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE R I 4 .4 : Determine the meaning of academic and content-specific words and phrases.

R I 4 .5 : Describe the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text.

R I 4 .6 : Compare and contrast a firsthand and seconhand account of the same event/topic.

INTEGRAT ION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS R I 4 .7 : Interpret information presented in different media/formats and explain how the info helps one understand the text.

R I 4 .8 : Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.

R I 4 .9 : Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write/speak about the subject.

RANGE OF READ ING LEVEL AND TEXT COMPLEX ITY R I 4 .10 : By end of year, read and comprehend nonfiction in 4-5 text complexity band proficiently.

RI

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKL IST : Grade 4 Standards for Foundat iona l Sk i l l s Standard Dates Taught Notes

PR INT CONCEPTS RF 4 .1 : NA

PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS RF 4 .2 : NA

PHON ICS AND WORD RECOGN IT ION RF 4 .3 : Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

RF 4 .3 A: Use combined knowledge of letter-sound correpsondence, syllabication, and morphology to accurately read unfamiliar words.

FLUENCY RF 4 .4 : Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

RF 4 .4 A: Read on-level text with purpose and understanding.

RF 4 .4 B : Orally read on-level text with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.

RF 4 .4 C: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding.

RF

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKL IST : Grade 4 Standards for Speak ing and L isten ing Standard Dates Taught Notes

COMPREHENS ION AND COLLABORAT ION SL 4 .1 : Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions expressing one’s own ideas and building upon others’ ideas. - one-one-one - group - teacher-led SL 4 .1 A: Come to discussions prepared, having read/studied material and able to discuss ideas about topic.

SL 4 .1 B : Follow rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

SL 4 .1 C: Pose/Respond to questions and comments with detail.

SL 4 .1 D : Review key ideas expressed and explin own ideas based on knowledge gained from discussion.

SL 4 .2 : Paraphrase portions of a written text read aloud or read.

SL 4 .3 : Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

PRESENTAT ION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS SL 4 .4 : Report on a topic/text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner using description, facts, and details of themes and main ideas.

SL 4 .4 : Speak clearly at an understandable rate.

SL 4 .5 : Add audio recordings and visual displays in presentations to enhance the development of main ideas.

SL 4 .6 : Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English and situations where informal discourse is appropriate.

SL

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKL IST : Grade 4 Standards for Wr i t i ng Standard Dates Taught Notes

TYPES AND PURPOSES W 4.1 : OP IN ION : Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. A : Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create a logical organizational structure.

B : Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

C : Link opinion and reasons using transitions (e.g., consequently, specifically).

D : Provide a concluding statement related to the opinion presented.

W 4 .2 : EXPLANATORY: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. A : Introduce a topic, clearly group related info in paragraphs and sections; include formatting, illustrations, and multimedia to aid comprehension.

B : Develop topic with facts, defintions, concrete details, quotations, or other information/examples.

C : Use appropriate transitions.

D : Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

E : Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the information or explanation presented.

W 4 .3 : NARRAT IVE: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. A: Orient reader by establishing a situation and introducing characters/narrator. Organize a natural event sequence.

B : Use dialogue and description to develop events and characters.

C : Use a variety of transitions, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.

D : Use concrete words/phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events.

E : Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.

W

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKL IST : Grade 4 Standards for Wr i t i ng Standard Dates Taught Notes

PRODUCT ION AND D ISTR IBUT ION OF WR IT ING W 4 .4 : Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

W 4 .5 : Write with some guidance from peers/adults.

W 4 .5 : Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

W 4 .6 : Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and collaborate with others.

W 4 .6 : Be able to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.

RESEARCH TO BU ILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE W 4 .7 : Conduct short research projects that build knowledge of a topic.

W 4 .8 : Recall/Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.

W 4 .8 : Take notes and categorize information in work and provide a list of sources.

W 4 .9 : Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

RANGE OF WR IT ING W 4 .10 : Write routinely over extended time frames (as for research, reflection, and revision) for a range of purposes and audiences.

W 4 .10 : Write routinely for shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

W

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKL IST : Grade 4 Standards for Language Standard Dates Taught Notes

CONVENT IONS OF STANDARD ENGL ISH L 4 .1 : Demonstrate command of grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

L 4 .1 A: Use relative pronouns.

L 4 .1 B : Form and use the progressive verb tenses.

L 4 .1 C: Use modal auxillaries to convey various conditions.

L 4 .1 D : Order adjectives within sentences according to convention patterns.

L 4 .1 E : Form and use prepositional phrases.

L 4 .1 F : Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments/run-ons.

L 4 .1 G: Correctly use frequently confused words.

L 4 .2 : Demonstrate command of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

L 4 .2 A: Use correct capitalization.

L 4 .2 B : Use commas & quotes to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

L 4 .2 C: Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

L 4 .2 E: Spell words correctly.

KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE L 4 .3 : Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

L 4 .3 A: Choose words/phrases to convey ideas precisely.

L 4 .3 B : Choose punctuation for effect.

L 4 .3 C: Differentiate between when to use formal English or not.

L

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CHECKL IST : Grade 4 Standards for Language Standard Dates Taught Notes

VOCABULARY ACQU IS IT ION AND USE L 4 .4 : Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases.

L 4 .4 A: Use context clues to discover the meaning of a word.

L 4 .4 B : Use knowledge of Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.

L 4 .4 C: Consult reference materials to find the pronunciation and determine meaning of key words.

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.

L 4 .5 B : Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

L 4 .5 C: Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their synonyms and antonyms.

L 4 .6 : Acquire and use academic and content-specific words and phrases.

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