Fourth+Grade


 * **FOURTH GRADE** ||
 * **COMMON CORE ELA** |||| **INFO TECH ESSENTIAL STANDARDS** ||
 * **Reading Standards for Literature** ||
 * Key ideas and Details || Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || implement appropriate strategies when reading for information ||
 * || Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres ||
 * Craft and Structure || Explain the major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems and drama when writing or speaking about a text. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres ||
 * || Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || implement appropriate strategies when reading for information ||
 * || Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first and third-person narratives. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || implement appropriate strategies when reading for information ||
 * Integration of Knowledge and Ideas || Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects the specific descriptions and directions in the text. || → || __Sources of Information__: apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes || Use various types of resources to gather information ||
 * || Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics and patterns of events in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres ||
 * **Reading Standards for Informational Text** ||
 * Key Ideas and Details || Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || implement appropriate strategies when reading for information ||
 * || Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || 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 ||  ||   || explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres ||
 * Craft and Structure || Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || implement appropriate strategies when reading for information ||
 * || describe overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or inormation in a text or part of a text. ||  ||   || explain the importance of relevant characteristics in various genres ||
 * || compare and contrast a first-hand and second-hand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus nd the information provided. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Integration of Knowlegde and Ideas || Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively an explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears. || → || __Sources of Information__: apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes || use various types of resources to gather information ||
 * || explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support partucular points in a text. || → || __Informational Text__: apply appropriate strategies when reading for enjoyment and for information || implement appropriate strategies when reading for information ||
 * || Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgably. || → || __Sources of Information__: apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes || use relevant sources of information for an assigned task. ||
 * **Writing Standards** ||
 * Text Types and Purposes || Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. || → || __Research Process__: apply a research process as part of collaborative research || Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students. ||
 * Production and Distribution of Writing || 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 minimum of one page in a single sitting. || → || __Technology as a Tool__: use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities || Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information ||
 * ||  ||   ||   || Use a variety of technology tools to present data and information. ||
 * ||  ||   || __Safety and Ethical Issues__: understand issues related to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology reources. || Understand the guidelines for responsible use of technology hardware ||
 * ||  ||   ||   || Understand ethical behavior when using resources ||
 * ||  ||   ||   || Understand internet safety precautions ||
 * Research to Build and Present Knowledge || Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. || → || __Research Process__: apply a research process as part of collaborative research || Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students. ||
 * || 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. || → || __Sources of Information__: apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes || use various types of resources to gather information ||
 * ||  ||   || __Technology as a Tool__: use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities || Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information ||
 * ||  ||   || __Safety and Ethical Issues__: understand issues relate d to the safe, ethical, and responsible use of information and technology reources. || Understand ethical behavior when using resources ||
 * || Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. || → || __Sources of Information__: apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes || use various types of resources to gather information ||
 * **Speaking and Listening Standards** ||
 * Comprehension and Collaboration || Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly || → || __Research Process__: apply a research process as part of collaborative research || Implement a research process by collaborating effectively with other students. ||
 * Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas || 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. || → || __Technology as a Tool__: use technology tools and skills to reinforce classroom concepts and activities || Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information ||
 * || Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. ||  ||   || use a variety of technology tools to present data and information ||