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Communication Arts Pacing Guide 4 th Grade 2015/2016
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Communication Arts
Pacing Guide4th Grade
2015/2016
September
Weekly Concept: Clever IdeasEssential Question: Where do good ideas come from?
Benchmark Assessment (Baseline)
L.4.1.f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
L.4.3.b Choose punctuation for effect. [6 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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). [7 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [6 lessons]
RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. [1 lesson]
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). [8 lessons]
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 a text. [1 lesson]
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. [3 lessons]
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. [2 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [5 lessons]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.d Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [5 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [2 lessons]
SL.4.6 Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. [2 lessons]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [8 lessons]
W.4.3.e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Think of OthersEssential Question: How do your actions affect others?
L.4.1.f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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). [1 lesson]
L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [6 lessons]
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). [4 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [10 lessons]
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. [17 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [4 lessons]
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. [4 lessons]
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). [14 lessons]
RL.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). [2 lessons]
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 a text. [1 lesson]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [3 lessons]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [12 lessons]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [5 lessons]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [6 lessons]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [2 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Take ActionEssential Question: How do people respond to natural disasters?
L.4.2.c Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
L.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. [1 lesson]
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. [14 lessons]
L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [2 lessons]
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. [9 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [1 lesson]
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. [9 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [8 lessons]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.d Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion. [2 lessons]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [3 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [6 lessons]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Ideas in MotionEssential Question: How can science help you understand how things work?
L.4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). [5 lessons]
L.4.2.c Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.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. [1 lesson]
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. [12 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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). [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [4 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [1 lesson]
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. [6 lessons]
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. [2 lessons]
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. [8 lessons]
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 appears. [4 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [2 lessons]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [8 lessons]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
SL.4.6 Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [8 lessons]
W.4.3.b Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [8 lessons]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
2 Properties and Principles of Force and Motion [1 lesson]
2.1 The motion of an object is described by its change in position relative to another object or point [1 lesson]
2.1.A The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference) [2 lessons]
2.1.A.a. Classify different types of motion [straight line, curved, vibrating (back and forth)] [1 lesson]
2.1.A.b. Describe an object’s motion in terms of distance and time [3 lessons]
2.1.B An object that is accelerating is speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction [2 lessons]
2.2.A.a. Identify the forces acting on the motion of objects traveling in a straight line (specify that forces should be acting in the same line as the motion, provide examples) [1 lesson]
6.2 Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces [1 lesson]
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B.2 Position and motion of objects [1 lesson]
B.2.1 The position of an object can be described by locating it relative to another object or the background. [1 lesson]
B.2.2 An object's motion can be described by tracing and measuring its position over time. [3 lessons]
B.2.3 The position and motion of objects can be changed by pushing or pulling. The size of the change is related to the strength of the push or pull. [1 lesson]
October
Weekly Concept: Putting Ideas to WorkEssential Question: How can starting a business help others?
L.4.1.f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
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. [6 lessons]
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). [5 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [18 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [3 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [14 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [3 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [5 lessons]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.b Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [1 lesson]
W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Think It ThroughEssential Question: How can a challenge bring out our best?
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [4 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [4 lessons]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.b Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [2 lessons]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Literary Lessons
Essential Question: What are some messages in animal stories?
L.4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). [6 lessons]
L.4.1.d Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). [6 lessons]
L.4.2.a Use correct capitalization. [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.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. [1 lesson]
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. [7 lessons]
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). [11 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [4 lessons]
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. [8 lessons]
RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. [14 lessons]
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 a text. [2 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [3 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.d Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [2 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [1 lesson]
SL.4.6 Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.e Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [6 lessons]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [5 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Animals in FictionEssential Question: How do animal characters change familiar stories?
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
L.4.3.c Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion). [7 lessons]
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). [7 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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). [10 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [3 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [1 lesson]
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. [8 lessons]
RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. [13 lessons]
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 a text. [2 lessons]
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. [6 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [2 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.d Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.e Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.b Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. [6 lessons]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [6 lessons]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.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. [1 lesson]
NovemberWeekly Concept: Natural ConnectionsEssential Question: How are all living things connected?
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [15 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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). [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [2 lessons]
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. [3 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [14 lessons]
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. [3 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [7 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [2 lessons]
SL.4.1.d Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [8 lessons]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.e Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
MISSOURI > SCIENCE > 2008 > GRADE AND COURSE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
3.1.D Plants and animals have different structures that serve similar functions necessary for the survival of the organism [4 lessons]
4.2 Matter and energy flow through an ecosystem [2 lessons]
4.2.A As energy flows through the ecosystem, all organisms capture a portion of that energy and transform it to a form they can use [2 lessons]
NATIONAL > SCIENCE > 1996 > NSTA NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
C.3.1 All animals depend on plants. Some animals eat plants for food. Other animals eat animals that eat the plants. [2 lessons]
Weekly Concept: AdaptationsEssential Question: What helps an animal survive?
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [5 lessons]
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). [10 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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). [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [6 lessons]
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. [11 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [2 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [13 lessons]
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. [3 lessons]
RI.4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. [1 lesson]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.d Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.CCR.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. [7 lessons]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
MISSOURI > SCIENCE > 2008 > GRADE AND COURSE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
4.3.C.b. Identify specialized structures and senses and describe how they help animals survive in their environment (e.g., antennae, body covering, teeth, beaks, whiskers, appendages) [8 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Animals All AroundEssential Question: How are writers inspired by animals?
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
L.4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. [12 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [17 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [3 lessons]
RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. [1 lesson]
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). [4 lessons]
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 a text. [4 lessons]
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. [9 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [7 lessons]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
DecemberWeekly Concept: Amazing AnimalsEssential Question: What can animals teach us?
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [4 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [2 lessons]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [2 lessons]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [2 lessons]
Benchmark Assessment
Weekly Concept: FriendshipEssential Question: How can you make new friends feel welcome?
L.4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). [1 lesson]
L.4.1.b Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses. [5 lessons]
L.4.1.d Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Helping the CommunityEssential Question: In what ways can you help your community?
L.4.1.b Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses. [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [2 lessons]
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. [19 lessons]
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). [8 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [1 lesson]
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. [3 lessons]
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). [8 lessons]
RL.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). [1 lesson]
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. [8 lessons]
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. [4 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [2 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [2 lessons]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.a 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. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.d Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [7 lessons]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
L.4.2.a Use correct capitalization. [5 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
L.4.3.c Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion). [1 lesson]
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. [16 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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). [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [3 lessons]
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. [11 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [3 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [4 lessons]
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). [7 lessons]
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. [11 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [2 lessons]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.a 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. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.d Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [7 lessons]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [7 lessons]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
January
Weekly Concept: Liberty and JusticeEssential Question: How can one person make a difference?
L.4.1.c Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions. [4 lessons]
L.4.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [2 lessons]
L.4.2.a Use correct capitalization. [2 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [5 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
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). [2 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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). [11 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [6 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [2 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
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. [7 lessons]
RI.4.6 Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. [13 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.a 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. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.b Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. [6 lessons]
W.4.1.d Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [2 lessons]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [5 lessons]
W.6.1.a Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. [1 lesson]
W.6.10 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. [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Powerful WordsEssential Question: How can words lead to change?
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
L.4.3.c Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion). [1 lesson]
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. [2 lessons]
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). [13 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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). [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [6 lessons]
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. [11 lessons]
RI.4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. [13 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [2 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [2 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.a 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. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.b Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.c Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). [1 lesson]
W.4.3.e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. [7 lessons]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Feeding the WorldEssential Question: In what ways can advances in science be helpful or harmful?
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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). [18 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [8 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [7 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [4 lessons]
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. [7 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [2 lessons]
RI.4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. [12 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.a 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. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.b Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.c Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). [1 lesson]
W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. [7 lessons]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
Weekly Concept: That's the Spirit!Essential Question: How can you show your community spirit?
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [4 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [3 lessons]
W.4.1.a 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. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.b Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.c Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [2 lessons]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [2 lessons]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Our GovernmentEssential Question: Why do we need government?
L.4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). [6 lessons]
L.4.1.d Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). [1 lesson]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [7 lessons]
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). [12 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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). [2 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [6 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [3 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
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. [5 lessons]
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. [6 lessons]
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. [13 lessons]
RI.4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. [5 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [2 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [7 lessons]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.b Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [2 lessons]
W.4.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
February
Weekly Concept: LeadershipEssential Question: Why do people run for public office?
L.4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). [6 lessons]
L.4.1.d Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [8 lessons]
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). [2 lessons]
L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [11 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [9 lessons]
RL.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). [1 lesson]
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. [13 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [5 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [2 lessons]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.b Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. [8 lessons]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [6 lessons]
Weekly Concept: BreakthroughsEssential Question: How do inventions and technology affect your life?
L.4.2.b Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. [5 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [2 lessons]
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. [7 lessons]
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). [2 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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). [10 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [3 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [2 lessons]
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. [2 lessons]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
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. [10 lessons]
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. [13 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [8 lessons]
W.4.3.b Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. [7 lessons]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [2 lessons]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Wonders in the SkyEssential Question: How do you explain what you see in the sky?
L.4.1.g Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their). [5 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [17 lessons]
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). [4 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [8 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [2 lessons]
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. [7 lessons]
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. [9 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [13 lessons]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [2 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [8 lessons]
W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
MISSOURI > SCIENCE > 2008 > GRADE AND COURSE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
6.1.A The Earth, Sun, and Moon are part of a larger system that includes other planets and smaller celestial bodies [4 lessons]
6.2.B The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns [2 lessons]
6.2.C The regular and predictable motions of the Earth and Moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on Earth, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons [2 lessons]
NATIONAL > SCIENCE > 1996 > NSTA NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
D.3.3 Objects in the sky have patterns of movement. The sun, for example, appears to move across the sky in the same way every day, but its path changes slowly over the seasons. The moon moves across the sky on a daily basis much like the sun. The observable shape of the moon changes from day to day in a cycle that lasts about a month. [2 lessons]
MarchWeekly Concept: AchievementsEssential Question: How do writers look at success in different ways?
L.4.1.g Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their). [9 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [7 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
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. [2 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [5 lessons]
L.4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. [1 lesson]
L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [1 lesson]
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). [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
RF.4.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. [1 lesson]
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. [6 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
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. [3 lessons]
RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. [13 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
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 a text. [3 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [8 lessons]
W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Fact or Fiction?Essential Question: How do different writers treat the same topic?
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [4 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [3 lessons]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [1 lesson]
W.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [2 lessons]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [2 lessons]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Making It HappenEssential Question: In what ways do people show they care about each other?
L.4.1.d Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). [6 lessons]
L.4.2.b Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. [5 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [2 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [2 lessons]
L.4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. [9 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [10 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [3 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
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. [3 lessons]
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). [15 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [2 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.a 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. [7 lessons]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.e Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
Benchmark Assessment
AprilWeekly Concept: On the MoveEssential Question: What are some reasons people moved west?
L.4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). [6 lessons]
L.4.1.d Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [5 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [15 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
L.4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. [2 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [11 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [3 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
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. [2 lessons]
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). [14 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [1 lesson]
SL.4.6 Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. [1 lesson]
W.4.1.c Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). [6 lessons]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.e Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.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. [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: InventionsEssential Question: How can inventions solve problems?
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [4 lessons]
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). [14 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [9 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [2 lessons]
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. [3 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [6 lessons]
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. [4 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [11 lessons]
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 appears. [2 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [3 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [2 lessons]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.a Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [8 lessons]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.e Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [2 lessons]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
MISSOURI > SCIENCE > 2008 > GRADE AND COURSE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
2 Properties and Principles of Force and Motion [1 lesson]
2.1 The motion of an object is described by its change in position relative to another object or point [1 lesson]
2.1.A The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference) [1 lesson]
2.2.A.a. Identify the forces acting on the motion of objects traveling in a straight line (specify that forces should be acting in the same line as the motion, provide examples) [1 lesson]
6.2 Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces [1 lesson]
NATIONAL > SCIENCE > 1996 > NSTA NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
3.2 Energy can be transferred and matter can be changed. Nevertheless, when measured, the sum of energy and matter in systems, and by extension in the universe, remains the same. [2 lessons]
B.2 Position and motion of objects [1 lesson]
B.2.2 An object's motion can be described by tracing and measuring its position over time. [1 lesson]
B.3 Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism [2 lessons]
B.3.2 Heat can be produced in many ways, such as burning, rubbing, or mixing one substance with another. Heat can move from one object to another by conduction. [2 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Zoom InEssential Question: What can you discover when you look closely at something?
L.4.1.g Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their). [3 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [10 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [6 lessons]
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). [2 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
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). [8 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [8 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [2 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [6 lessons]
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. [9 lessons]
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. [8 lessons]
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 appears. [2 lessons]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [5 lessons]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.2.d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. [7 lessons]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate
sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [2 lessons]
W.4.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. [1 lesson]
W.4.9.a Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “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].”). [1 lesson]
W.4.9.b Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). [1 lesson]
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B.1.3 Materials can exist in different states--solid, liquid, and gas. Some common materials, such as water, can be changed from one state to another by heating or cooling. [5 lessons]
Weekly Concept: Digging up the PastEssential Question: How can learning about the past help you understand the present?
L.4.2.c Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. [5 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
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. [4 lessons]
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). [5 lessons]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [1 lesson]
L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [10 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [7 lessons]
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. [8 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
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. [4 lessons]
RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. [5 lessons]
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. [4 lessons]
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. [12 lessons]
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 appears. [2 lessons]
RI.4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text. [1 lesson]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [2 lessons]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [2 lessons]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.2.e Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. [7 lessons]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [2 lessons]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Figure it OutEssential Question: What helps you understand the world around you?
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [1 lesson]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.10 By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [4 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [3 lessons]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [1 lesson]
W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. [1 lesson]
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting. [2 lessons]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [2 lessons]
W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. [2 lessons]
May
Weekly Concept: Old and NewEssential Question: How do traditions connect people?
L.4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). [6 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [5 lessons]
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. [5 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [8 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [12 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [3 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.c Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
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. [8 lessons]
RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. [14 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
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. [5 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. [1 lesson]
SL.4.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. [1 lesson]
SL.4.5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. [1 lesson]
W.4.3.b Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations. [6 lessons]
W.4.3.d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [1 lesson]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
Weekly Concept: Notes from the PastEssential Question: Why is it important to keep a record of the past?
L.4.2.a Use correct capitalization. [5 lessons]
L.4.2.b Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. [5 lessons]
L.4.2.c Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. [5 lessons]
L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. [6 lessons]
L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. [1 lesson]
L.4.3.b Choose punctuation for effect. [1 lesson]
L.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. [1 lesson]
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. [15 lessons]
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). [1 lesson]
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [3 lessons]
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., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [8 lessons]
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. [11 lessons]
RF.4.4.a Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. [2 lessons]
RF.4.4.b Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. [2 lessons]
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. [1 lesson]
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. [1 lesson]
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 appears. [1 lesson]
RI.4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. [1 lesson]
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. [7 lessons]
RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. [14 lessons]
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). [2 lessons]
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. [4 lessons]
RL.4.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. [2 lessons]
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. [4 lessons]
SL.4.1.a Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. [1 lesson]
SL.4.1.c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. [1 lesson]
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. [1 lesson]
W.4.2.c Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). [6 lessons]
W.4.3.a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [7 lessons]
W.4.3.c Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. [7 lessons]
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. [1 lesson]
Benchmark Assessment (Standardized Test)
