Grade 4 English/Language Arts Curriculum-North Carolina

1.04 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:

• wide reading.
• word study.
• knowledge of homophones, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms.
• knowledge of multiple meanings of words.
• writing process elements.
• writing as a tool for learning.
• seminars.
• book clubs.
• discussions.
• examining the author’s craft.

1.05 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus) to identify and comprehend unknown words.

2.01 Use metacognitive strategies to comprehend text and to clarify meaning of vocabulary (e.g., reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, paraphrase, question).

2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:

• setting a purpose using prior knowledge and text information.
• making predictions.
• formulating questions.
• locating relevant information.
• making connections with previous experiences, information, and ideas.

2.03 Read a variety of texts, including:

• fiction (legends, novels, folklore, science fiction).
• nonfiction (autobiographies, informational books, diaries, journals).
• poetry (concrete, haiku).
• drama (skits, plays).

2.04 Identify and interpret elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the:

• plot.
• theme.
• main idea and supporting details.
• author’s choice of words.

2.05 Make inferences, draw conclusions, make generalizations, and support by referencing the text.

2.06 Summarize major points from fiction and nonfiction text(s) to clarify and retain information and ideas.

2.07 Determine usefulness of information and ideas consistent with purpose.

2.08 Verify the meaning or accuracy of the author’s statement(s) by referencing the text or other resources.

2.09 Listen actively by:

• asking questions.
• paraphrasing what was said.
• interpreting speaker’s verbal and non-verbal messages.
• interpreting speaker’s purposes and/or intent.

3.01     Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by:

• analyzing the impact of authors’ word choice and context.
• examining the reasons for characters’ actions.
• identifying and examining characters’ motives.
• considering a situation or problem from different characters’ points of view.

3.02     Analyze characters, events, and plots from different selections and cite supporting evidence.

3.03     Consider the ways language and visuals bring characters to life, enhance plot development, and produce a response.

3.06 Conduct research for assigned projects or self-selected projects (with assistance) from a variety of sources through the use of technological and informal tools (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).

4.01 Read aloud grade-appropriate text with fluency, comprehension, and expression demonstrating an awareness of volume and pace.

4.02 Use oral and written language to:

• present information and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• discuss.
• interview.
• solve problems.
• make decisions.

4.03 Make oral and written presentations using visual aids with an awareness of purpose and audience.

4.10 Use technology as a tool to gather, organize, and present information.

5.01 Use correct capitalization (e.g., names of languages, nationalities, musical compositions) and punctuation (e.g., commas in a series, commas in direct address, commas and quotation marks in dialogue, apostrophes in possessives).

5.02 Demonstrate understanding in speaking and writing by appropriate usage of:

• pronouns.
• subject/verb agreement.
• verb tense consistency.
• subject consistency.

5.03 Elaborate information and ideas in writing and speaking by using:

• simple and compound sentences.

• regular and irregular verbs.
• adverbs.
• prepositions.
• coordinating conjunctions.

5.06 Proofread and correct most misspellings independently with reference to resources (e.g., dictionaries, thesauri, glossaries, computer spell-checks, and other classroom sources).

5.07 Use established criteria to edit for language conventions and format.

5.08 Demonstrate evidence of language cohesion by:

• logical sequence of fiction and nonfiction retells.
• time order sequence of events.
• sustaining conversations on a topic.

5.09 Create readable documents through legible handwriting and/or word processing.