RI.4.2---Determine the main idea of a text, and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. RI.4.3---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. RI.4.5---Describe the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text. RI.4.9---Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Language
L. 4.1---Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.4.2---Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. l.4.4.---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.
Writing
W. 4.2---Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.4.7---Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.