Writing: Text Types and Purposes: (Informative/ Explanatory Writing)
W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
W.4.2.A Intro topic clearly, group related info in PP/sections; incl formatting (headings, illustrations, multimedia) to aid in comp.
W.4.2.B Develop topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other info 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.
Writing: Text Types and Purposes: (Opinion Writing)
W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
W.4.1.A Intro topic/text clearly, state opinion, create organization in which related ideas are grouped to support 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.
Writing: Text Types and Purposes: (Narrative)
W4.3:Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
W4.3a) Orient reader by establishing a situation & introducing narrator/characters; organize event sequence unfolds naturally
W4.3b) Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events to show the responses of characters to situations
W4.3c) Use a variety of transition words and phrases to manage the sequence of events
W4.3d) Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely
W4.3e) provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Production/Distribution of Writing
W4.4: Produce clear/coherent writing (inc.l multiple-PP) in which development/organization are appr to task, purpose, audience
W4.5: With guidance/support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing
W4.6: Use technology, incl Internet, to produce/publish writing, interact &collaborate with others; sufficient keyboarding skills
W4.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from from print/digital sources; take notes, paraphrase, and categorize information and provide a list of sources.
Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
W.4.8 Recall relevant info from experiences/gather info from print/digital sources; take notes/categorize info, provide sources.
W.4.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.4.9.A Applygr. 4 Reading standardsto 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].").
W.4.9.B Applygr. 4 Reading standardsto informational texts ("Explain how an author uses reasons/evidence to support particular points in text").
Language: Conventions of Standard English
L.4.1 Grammar/usage when writing/speaking.
L.4.1.A Relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) & adverbs (where, when, why).
L.4.1.B Progressive (I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses.
L.4.1.C Use modal auxiliaries (e.g.,can, may, must).
L.4.1.D Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns
L.4.1.E Form and use prepositional phrases.
L.4.1.F Complete sentences, correcting fragments and run-ons.*
L.4.1.G Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g.,to, too, two; there, their).*
L.4.2 Conventions: capitalization, punctuation, spelling when writing.
L.4.2.A Use correct capitalization.
L.4.2.B Use commas/quotation marks for direct speech & quotations from a text.
L.4.2.C Use a comma before coord. conjunction in compound sent.
L.4.2.D Spell grade-appropriate words, consulting references as needed.
Language: Knowledge of Language
L.4.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
L.4.3.A Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
L.4.3.B Choose punctuation for effect.*
L.4.3.C Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).
Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L.4.4 Determine meaning of unknown/multiple-meaning words/phrases 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.
L.4.4.B Use common, grade-appropriate Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word
L.4.4.C Use references (dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), print&digital, for pronunciation/precise meaning words/phrases.
L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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.
L.4.5.C Demonstrate understanding of words -relating to opposites (antonyms) &similar not identical meanings (synonyms).
L.4.6 Acquire/use grade-appr. academic/domain-specific words/phrases, incl precise actions/emotions/states of being (quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (wildlife, conservation,andendangeredfor animal preservation).
Project: ______Name: ______
Writing: Informative/Explanatory Text Types and Purposes
W4.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic & convey ideas & information clearly.- Introduces topic clearly, group related info into paragraphs/sections
- Includes formatting (headings, illustrations, multimedia) to aid in comprehension
- Develops topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, examples related to topic
- Links ideas within categories using words/phrases (another,for example,also,because)
- Uses precise language & domain-specific vocabulary to inform/explain the topic
- Provides a concluding statement/section for the information/explanation
10 / Earned
Production/Distribution of Writing
- Writing is clear, development & organization are appropriate to task, purpose, audience
- Use of multiple paragraphs
- Develops writing by planning, revising, and editing
- Use technology(incl. Internet) to produce writing, interact w/others; sufficient keyboarding skills
Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
- Conductsresearch to build knowledge by investigation of different aspects of a topic
- Recalls relevant info from experiences or gather info from print/digital sources
- Takes notes/categorize info, provide sources.
- Draws evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
Language: Conventions of Standard English
- Uses relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) & adverbs (where, when, why).
- Uses progressive verb tenses (I was; am; will be walking)modal auxiliaries (can, may, must).
- Orders adjectives, uses prepositional phrases, correctly uses frequently confused words (there)
- Uses complete sentences, correcting fragments and run-ons
- Correct use ofcapitalization, punctuation, spelling
- Uses commas & quotation marks for direct speech & quotations from a text
- Uses a comma before coordinating conjunction in compound sentences
Language: Knowledge of Language
- Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely
- Choose punctuation for effect
- Appropriate use of formal informal English
Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
- Use references (dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) for precise meaningof words/phrases.
- Uses/understands, antonyms/synonyms, nuances in word meanings, figurative language
- Uses academic, domain-specific words/phrases, incl. precise actions/emotions/states of being (whined, stammered) that are basic to a particular topic (wildlife, conservation).
Project: ______Name: ______
Writing Narratives: Text Types and PurposesW4.3:Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events
- Introduce situation, narrator, characters
- Organize event sequence that unfolds naturally, including a conclusion to follow events
- Uses dialogue & description for events to show character responses
- Uses a variety of transition words/phrases, concrete words, phrases, and sensory details
10 / Earned
Production/Distribution of Writing
- Writing is clear, development & organization are appropriate to task, purpose, audience
- Use of multiple paragraphs
- Develops writing by planning, revising, and editing
- Use technology(incl. Internet) to produce writing, interact w/others; sufficient keyboarding skills
Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
- Recall relevant information from experiences or gather info from print/digital sources
- Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
Language: Conventions of Standard English
- Uses relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) & adverbs (where, when, why).
- Uses progressive verb tenses (I was; am; will be walking)modal auxiliaries (can, may, must).
- Orders adjectives, uses prepositional phrases, correctly uses frequently confused words (there)
- Uses complete sentences, correcting fragments and run-ons
- Correct use ofcapitalization, punctuation, spelling
- Uses commas & quotation marks for direct speech & quotations from a text
- Uses a comma before coordinating conjunction in compound sentences
Language: Knowledge of Language
- Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely
- Choose punctuation for effect
- Appropriate use of formal & informal English
Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
- Use references (dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) for precise meaningof words/phrases.
- Uses simple similes, metaphors, idioms, adages, proverbs, antonyms, & synonyms
- Uses precise words/phrases for actions/emotions/states of being (whined, stammered)
Project: ______Name: ______
Writing Opinions: Text Types and PurposesW4.1: Write opinion pieces on topics/texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- Introduces topic/text clearly, states opinion
- Creates organization in which related ideas are grouped to support writer's purpose
- Provides reasons supported by facts and details
- Links opinion and reasons using words/phrases (for instance,in order to,in addition)
- Provides a concluding statement/section related to the opinion presented
10 / Earned
Production/Distribution of Writing
- Writing is clear, development & organization are appropriate to task, purpose, audience
- Use of multiple paragraphs
- Develops writing by planning, revising, and editing
- Use technology(incl. Internet) to produce writing, interact w/others; sufficient keyboarding skills
Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
- Conduct research to build knowledge by investigation of different aspects of a topic
- Recall relevant info from experiences or gather info from print/digital sources; take notes/categorize info, provide sources.
- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
-e.g., Explain how an author uses reasons/evidence to support particular points in text / 10
Language: Conventions of Standard English
- Uses relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) & adverbs (where, when, why).
- Uses progressive verb tenses (I was; am; will be walking)modal auxiliaries (can, may, must).
- Orders adjectives, uses prepositional phrases, correctly uses frequently confused words (there)
- Uses complete sentences, correcting fragments and run-ons
- Correct use ofcapitalization, punctuation, spelling
- Uses commas & quotation marks for direct speech & quotations from a text
- Uses a comma before coordinating conjunction in compound sentences
Language: Knowledge of Language
- Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely
- Choose punctuation for effect
- Appropriate use of formal & informal English
Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
- Use references (dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) for precise meaningof words/phrases.
- Uses/understands, antonyms/synonyms, nuances in word meanings, figurative language
- Uses academic, domain-specific words/phrases, incl. precise actions/emotions/states of being (whined, stammered) that are basic to a particular topic (wildlife, conservation).