GRADE 4
Reading Standards for Information
RI. 1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
RI. 2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
RI. 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.
RI. 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.
RI. 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.
RI. 8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
RI. 9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably
RI. 2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
RI. 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.
RI. 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.
RI. 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.
RI. 8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
RI. 9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably
Writing
W.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
W. 2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W. 4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W. 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.
W.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
W.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes, paraphrase, and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. CA
W. 9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W. 2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W. 4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W. 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.
W.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
W.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes, paraphrase, and categorize information, and provide a list of sources. CA
W. 9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.