Key Ideas and Details
ELA.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).
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Key Ideas and Details
ELA.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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Key Ideas and Details
ELA.RL.4.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Craft and Structure
ELA.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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Craft and Structure
ELA.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).
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
ELA.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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Key Ideas and Details
ELA.RI.4.2: Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Key Ideas and Details
ELA.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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Craft and Structure
ELA.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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
ELA.RI.4.8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
ELA.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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
ELA.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.
Activity | Pages |
---|---|
Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
ELA.RF.4.4a: Read on-grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
ELA.RF.4.4c: Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
ELA.RF.4.4b: Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
ELA.W.4.1c: Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
ELA.W.4.1a: 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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
ELA.W.4.1b: Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
ELA.W.4.2b: Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
ELA.W.4.2a: 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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
ELA.W.4.2d: Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
ELA.W.4.3b: Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
ELA.W.4.3a: Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Production and Distribution of Writing
ELA.W.4.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Range of Writing
ELA.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.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELA.W.4.9b: 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”).
Activity | Pages |
---|---|
Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELA.W.4.9a: 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].”).
Activity | Pages |
---|---|
Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Comprehension and Collaboration
ELA.SL.4.2: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
ELA.L.4.1d: Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
ELA.L.4.3a: Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELA.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).
Activity | Pages |
---|---|
Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
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.
ELA.L.4.4a: Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 5 | 30-35 |
Unit 6 | 36-41 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 8 | 48-53 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
ELA.L.4.5c: Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 1 | 6-11 |
Unit 2 | 12-17 |
Unit 4 | 24-29 |
Unit 7 | 42-47 |
Unit 9 | 54-59 |
Unit 11 | 66-71 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 13 | 78-83 |
Unit 14 | 84-89 |
Unit 15 | 90-95 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
ELA.L.4.5b: Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Activity | Pages |
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Unit 3 | 18-23 |
Unit 10 | 60-65 |
Unit 12 | 72-77 |
Unit 16 | 96-101 |
Unit 17 | 102-107 |
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