Georgia Standards
GA.CC.L.4. Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
ELACC4L1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
ELACC4L1.a. Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).
ELACC4L1.b. Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb aspects.
ELACC4L1.d. Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
ELACC4L2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ELACC4L2.c. Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
GA.CC.RI.4. Reading Standards for Informational Text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
ELACC4RI8. Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
Key Ideas and Details
ELACC4RI1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
ELACC4RI2. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
ELACC4RI3. Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
GA.CC.RL.4. Reading Standards for Literature
Key Ideas and Details
ELACC4RL1. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
ELACC4RL2. Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.
ELACC4RL3. 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).
GA.CC.W.4. Writing Standards
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
ELACC4W9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
ELACC4W9.a. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text .”).
Text Types and Purposes
ELACC4W2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
ELACC4W2.b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
ELACC4W2.e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
ELACC4W3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
ELACC4W3.c. Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.