All Lessons

W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

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.

W.4.1.B Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

W.4.1.C Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).

W.4.1.D Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

4(11)(A) Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping.

W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

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.

W.4.2.B Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

W.4.2.C Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).

W.4.2.D Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

W.4.2.E Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.

4(11)(A) Plan a first draft by selecting a genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as brainstorming, freewriting, and mapping.

W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4 here.)

L.4.1.F Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*

L.4.2.B Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

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.

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(3)(B) Use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words.

L.4.5.A Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.

L.4.5.B Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

4(10)(D) Describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile and metaphor, and sound devices such as alliteration and assonance achieves specific purposes.

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).

L.4.2.B Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

L.4.1.G Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*

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).

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).

L.4.5.B Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

4(10)(D) Describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile and metaphor, and sound devices such as alliteration and assonance achieves specific purposes.

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(3)(C) Determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and meter.

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(3)(C) Determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and meter.

L.4.2.B Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

4(11)(D)(x) Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including punctuation marks, including apostrophes in possessives, commas in compound sentences, and quotation marks in dialogue.

L.4.5.A Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.

4(10)(D) Describe how the author's use of imagery, literal and figurative language such as simile and metaphor, and sound devices such as alliteration and assonance achieves specific purposes.

L.4.1.F Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*

4(11)(D)(i) Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including complete simple and compound sentences with subject-verb agreement and avoidance of splices, run-ons, and fragments.

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(3)(C) Determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and meter.

L.4.5.A Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.

4(9)(B) Explain figurative language such as simile, metaphor, and personification that the poet uses to create images.