Believing in Yourself: The Wild Book

L.4.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

L.4.1.g — Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).

L.4.2 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

RI.4.1 — Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

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.4.5 — Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text.

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.4.1.a — Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

SL.4.1.c — Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

SL.4.1.d — Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

SL.4.2 — Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

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.b — Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

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

W.4.3.a — Orient the reader by establishing a situationand introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.

W.4.3.b — Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.

W.4.3.d — Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.

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

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.