4th Grade Language
Conventions of Standard English:
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4.L.1
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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4.L.1a
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Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).
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4.L.1b
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Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses.
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4.L.1c
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Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
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4.L.1d
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Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
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4.L.1e
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Form and use prepositional phrases.
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4.L.1f
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Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*
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4.L.1g
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Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).*
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4.L.2
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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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4.L.2a
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Use correct capitalization.
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4.L.2b
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Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
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4.L.2c
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Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
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4.L.2d
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Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
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Knowledge of Language:
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4.L.3
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Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
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4.L.3a
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Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*
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4.L.3b
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Choose punctuation for effect.*
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4.L.3c
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Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use:
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4.L.4
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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.
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4.L.4a
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Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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4.L.4b
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Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
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4.L.4c
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Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
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4.L.5
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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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4.L.5a
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Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
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4.L.5b
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Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
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4.L.5c
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Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
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4.L.6
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Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).
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