4th Grade ELA (North Dakota Content Standards)

Foundations of Literacy (F)

• 4.F.8a Decode longer words using syllable patterns and morphology.
• 4.F.8b Decode inflectional endings.
• 4.F.8c Decode Latin and Greek roots.
• 4.F.9a Spell longer words using syllable patterns.
• 4.F.9b Spell common Latin roots.
• 4.F.9c Spell inflectional and derivational endings.
• 4.F.9d Spell the schwa sound.
• 4.F.10 Work out meanings of unknown and multiple-meaning words using strategies.
• 4.F.11 Interpret general academic and subject-specific words and phrases.
• 4.F.12 Read grade 4 texts accurately and automatically with expression.
• 4.F.14 Write an organized paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting sentences and a conclusion.

Communication (C)

• 4.C.1 Organize and present information alone and in groups for different audiences.
• 4.C.2 Present ideas with suitable eye contact, body language and volume.
• 4.C.4 Use grade-level conversational and academic words.
• 4.C.6 Take part in discussions by listening actively and asking and answering questions.
• 4.C.7 Work with others to reach a shared goal.

Reading (R)

• 4.R.1 Understand grade-level text while listening to it and afterward.
• 4.R.2 Make inferences backed by evidence from the text.
• 4.R.3a Summarize the main idea and supporting details of an informational text.
• 4.R.3b Summarize a story using its major story elements.
• 4.R.4 Identify a theme using evidence from the text.
• 4.R.5 Work out meanings of unknown and multiple-meaning words in a text.
• 4.R.6a Identify compare-and-contrast structure.
• 4.R.6b Identify cause-and-effect structure.
• 4.R.6c Identify problem-and-solution structure.
• 4.R.6d Identify description structure.
• 4.R.6e Identify sequence structure.
• 4.R.7a Identify metaphor.
• 4.R.7b Identify idiom.
• 4.R.7c Identify personification.
• 4.R.7d Identify hyperbole.
• 4.R.7e Identify simile.
• 4.R.7f Identify alliteration.
• 4.R.7g Identify onomatopoeia.
• 4.R.8a Describe characters' feelings, traits, motives, actions and points of view.
• 4.R.8b Compare themes and patterns of events across fiction and poetry.
• 4.R.9 Combine information from two texts on the same topic.

Writing (W)

• 4.W.1 Write clearly, organized to suit the task and audience.
• 4.W.2 Use an introduction, body and concluding section.
• 4.W.3 Write organized informative pieces with facts.
• 4.W.4 Write organized arguments with evidence for a claim.
• 4.W.5 Use narrative techniques such as dialogue and description for real or imagined events.
• 4.W.6a Plan by coming up with and organizing ideas.
• 4.W.6b Draft from the plan.
• 4.W.6c Revise by adding details, cutting words or combining sentences.
• 4.W.6d Edit spelling, sentences and grammar.
• 4.W.6e Publish a final draft for the audience.
• 4.W.7 Use word choice with feeling or figurative language to create imagery.

Language Usage (L)

• 4.L.1a Capitalize proper nouns, proper adjectives and the first word of quotations.
• 4.L.1b Use end punctuation that matches the sentence type.
• 4.L.1c Use commas in lists and to set off dialogue.
• 4.L.1d Use quotation marks for dialogue.
• 4.L.2a Use irregular possessive nouns.
• 4.L.2b Use irregular verbs and past participles to show setting, time and sequence.
• 4.L.2c Make subjects and verbs agree.
• 4.L.2d Use comparative and superlative adjectives.
• 4.L.2e Use prepositional phrases.
• 4.L.2f Use possessive pronouns and their antecedents.
• 4.L.2g Use adverbs of frequency.

Inquiry and Research (IR)

• 4.IR.1 Choose a topic and write several research questions.
• 4.IR.2 Find relevant information in a given credible source.
• 4.IR.3 Use organizers and note-taking to track information.
• 4.IR.4 Tell facts from opinions in an author's information.
• 4.IR.5 Cite sources and make a bibliography in an approved format.