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Decoding words using knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology to read unfamiliar multi-syllabic words in context.4.RF.3.A.a

Reading root words, prefixes, and suffixes and important words from specific content curricula.4.RF.3.A.b

Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.4.RF.4.A.a

Selecting a genre appropriate for conveying the purpose to an intended audience.4.W.1.A.a

Formulating questions related to the topic.4.W.1.A.b

Accessing prior knowledge or building background knowledge related to the topic.4.W.1.A.c

Using a prewriting strategy.4.W.1.A.d

Generating a main idea to support a multiple paragraph text, using a variety of sentence types, including compound.4.W.1.B.a

Establishing and supporting a main idea with an overall topic sentence at or near the beginning of the first paragraph.4.W.1.B.b

Categorizing, organizing, and sequencing facts, details, and/or events into a text (from sources when appropriate) into clear introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs.4.W.1.B.c

Addressing an appropriate audience.4.W.1.B.d

Develop and strengthen writing by revising <ul><li>main idea</li><li>sequence (ideas)</li> <li>focus</li> <li>beginning/middle/end</li> <li>details/facts (from multiple sources, when appropriate)</li> <li>word choice (related to the topic)</li> <li>sentence structure</li> <li>transitions</li> <li>audience/purpose</li> <li>voice</li></ul>.4.W.1.C.a

Edit for language conventions.4.W.1.C.b

Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing.4.W.1.D.a

Demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page, ideally, in a single sitting.4.W.1.D.b

Introduce a topic or text being studied using an introductory paragraph.4.W.2.A.a

State an opinion or establish a position and provide reasons for the opinion/position, supported by facts and details.4.W.2.A.b

Use specific and accurate words that are related to the topic, audience and purpose.4.W.2.A.c

Contain information using student's original language, except when using direct quotation from a source.4.W.2.A.d

Reference the name of the author(s) or name of the source used for details or facts included in the text.4.W.2.A.e

Use transitions to connect opinion and reason.4.W.2.A.f

Organize the supporting details/reasons into introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs.4.W.2.A.g

Introduce a topic using a topic sentence in an introductory paragraph.4.W.2.B.a

Develop the topic into supporting paragraphs from sources, using topic sentences with facts, details, examples, and quotations.4.W.2.B.b

Use specific, relevant and accurate words that are suited to the topic, audience, and purpose.4.W.2.B.c

Contain information using student's original language, except when using direct quotations from a source.4.W.2.B.d

Use transitions to connect categories of information.4.W.2.B.e

Use text structures when useful.4.W.2.B.f

Create a concluding paragraph related to the information.4.W.2.B.g

Establish a setting, situation/topic and introduce a narrator and/or characters.4.W.2.C.a

Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, motivation and descriptions.4.W.2.C.b

Organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally to establish a beginning/middle/end.4.W.2.C.c

Use a variety of transitions to manage the sequence of events.4.W.2.C.d

Use specific, relevant and accurate words that are suited to the topic, audience, and purpose.4.W.2.C.e

Generate a list of subject appropriate topics.4.W.3.A.a

Create a research question to address relevant to a chosen topic.4.W.3.A.b

Identify a variety of relevant sources, literary and informational.4.W.3.A.c

Use organizational features of print and digital sources efficiently to locate information.4.W.3.A.d

Convert graphic/visual data into written notes.4.W.3.A.e

Determine the accuracy of the information gathered.4.W.3.A.f

Differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism when using ideas of others.4.W.3.A.g

Record bibliographic information from sources according to a standard format.4.W.3.A.h

Present and evaluate how completely, accurately, and efficiently the research question was explored or answered using previously established teacher/student criteria.4.W.3.A.i

Use the "be" helping verbs with "ing" verbs.4.L.1.A.a

Use and order adjectives within sentences to conventional patterns.4.L.1.A.b

Use progressive verbs to show past, present, and future.4.L.1.A.c

Use adverbs in writing.4.L.1.A.d

Use subject/verb agreement with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person pronouns.4.L.1.A.e

Use prepositions.4.L.1.A.f

Recognize the difference between and use coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.4.L.1.A.g

Produce and expand the complete, simple and compound four types of sentences.4.L.1.A.h

Correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences in writing.4.L.1.A.i

Write legibly.4.L.1.B.a

Punctuate a dialogue between two or more characters.4.L.1.B.b

Insert a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.4.L.1.B.c

Capitalize proper adjectives.4.L.1.B.d

Use correct capitalization.4.L.1.B.e

Spell words with suffixes by dropping or leaving the final 'e'.4.L.1.B.f

Spell words ending ln the long 'e' sound.4.L.1.B.g

Alphabetize reference sources.4.L.1.B.h

Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (roots, affixes) to read and spell accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context.4.L.1.B.i

Following, generating, and justifying classroom listening rules.4.SL.1.A.a

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.4.SL.1.A.b

Following and restating multi-step instructions that involve a short related sequence of actions, according to classroom expectations.4.SL.1.A.c

Generating and following active listening rules, according to classroom expectations.4.SL.2.A.a

Contributing to discussion after listening to others' ideas, according to classroom expectations.4.SL.3.A.a

Expressing opinions of read-alouds and independent reading and relating opinion to others.4.SL.3.A.b

Paraphrasing portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats.4.SL.4.A.a

Using efficient presentation skills with available resources.4.SL.4.A.b

Incorporating descriptive and sequential details in a student designed or teacher assigned topic.4.SL.4.A.c

Giving a formal presentation to classmates, using a variety of media.4.SL.4.A.d

Speaking with expression and fluency.4.SL.4.A.e

Adjusting formal/informal language according to context and topic.4.SL.4.A.f