New York Standards
NY.CC.4.RI. Reading Standards for Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
4.RI.2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
NY.CC.4.RL. Reading Standards for Literature
Key Ideas and Details
4.RL.2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
NY.CC.4.SL. Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration
4.SL.2. Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.