Discovering Self: Bud, Not Buddy

L.4.3.a — Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.

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.4.7 — Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

RI.4.9 — Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

RL.4.2 — Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

RL.4.3 — 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).

RL.4.4 — Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).

RL.4.6 — Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

RL.4.9 — Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.

SL.4.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

SL.4.3 — Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

W.4.1 — Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information

W.4.1.a — Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.

W.4.1.c — Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).

W.4.1.d — Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

W.4.2 — Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

W.4.2.a — Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

W.4.2.b — Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

W.4.2.c — Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).

W.4.3 — Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

W.4.5 — With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.

W.4.6 — With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.

W.4.7 — Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

W.4.8 — Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.