4th Grade Quarter 4 ELA
Reading – Literature and Informational
 RL4.1 I can explain what a text says using specific details from  RI4.1 I can explain what a text says using specific details from
the text. I can make inferences using specific details from
the text. I can make inferences using specific details from the
text.
text.
 RL4.2 I can determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem.
 RI4.2 I can I can determine the main idea using specific details
I can summarize a story, drama, or poem.
from the text. I can summarize informational or persuasive text.
 RL4.4 I can determine word meaning in a text. I can identify
   RI4.4 I can determine the meaning of academic words
word meaning alluding from classic mythology.
or phrases in an informational text. I can determine the
meaning of content words or phrases in an informational text.
 RL4.5 I can use literary terms to describe parts of a story,
 RI4.5 I can describe the organizational structure in
poem, or drama (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter, casts of characters,
informational or persuasive text (chronology, comparison,
settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions). I can describe
cause/effect, problem/solution).
the differences in structure of poems, drama and prose.
   RL4.10 I can read grade-level literary texts proficiently
 RI4.7 I can interpret information presented through charts,
and independently. I can read above-grade literary texts with
graphs, timelines, or websites. I can explain how visual or
scaffolding and support.
graphic information helps me understand the text around it.
   RI4.10 I can read grade-level informational texts
   RI4.8 I can explain how an author uses reasons and
proficiently and independently. I can read above-grade
evidence to support particular points in a text.
informational texts with scaffolding and support.
 RI4.9 I can accurately synthesize information from two texts
on the same topic.
Foundational Skills
 RF4.3a I can use a variety of strategies to read words.
 RF4.4b Read grade-level prose and poetry orally with
accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression
 RF4.4c I can use clues in the text to check my accuracy. I can re-read to make sure that what I’m reading makes sense.
Speaking and Listening
 SL4.1a I can prepare myself to participate in discussion
 SL4.1b I can follow our class norms when I participate in a
drawing on information to explore ideas in the discussion.
conversation.
 SL4.1c I can ask and answer questions that are on the topic
 SL4.1d I can explain what I understand about the topic being
being discussed and make connections to what others say
discussed after a discussion.
 SL4.3 I can identify the reason a speaker provides to support a  SL4.4 I can report on a topic or text using organized facts and
particular point. I can identify evidence a speaker provides to
details. I can speak clearly and at an understandable pace.
support particular points.
 SL4.5 I can add audio or visual support to a presentation in order to enhance main ideas or themes.
Language, Grammar, and Vocabulary
 L4.1f I can recognize fragmented and run-on sentences.
 L4.2b I can use commas and quotation marks to identify
speech and quotations from a text.
   L4.3a I can express ideas using carefully chosen words. I  L4.3b I can use formal English when appropriate.
can choose punctuation for effect in my writing.
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 L4.6 I can accurately use 4 grade academic vocabulary to express precise actions, emotions, or states of being.
Writing
   W4.1a I can introduce the topic of my opinion piece and    W4.1b I can identify reasons that support my opinion.
create an organizational structure in which I group together
related ideas.
   W4.1c I can use linking words to connect my opinion
   W4.1d I can construct a concluding statement or section
and reasons.
for my opinion piece.
 W4.4 I can produce writing that is appropriate to task,
 W4.5 With support from peers and adults, I can use the
purpose, and audience.
writing process to produce clear and coherent writing.
 W4.7 I can conduct a research project to become
 W4.8 I can recall information that is important to a topic. I
knowledgeable about a topic.
can take notes on a topic and organize my notes into
categories. I can provide a list of sources I used.
 W4.9a I can I can choose evidence from literary or
   W4.9b I can explain how an author uses reasons and
informational text to support analysis, reflection and
evidence to support particular points in a text.
research.
   W4.10 I can adjust my writing practices for different time frames, tasks, purpose, and audiences.