Finding Fortune: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

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

L.4.1.a — Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).

L.4.1.f — Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.

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.

L.4.2.b — Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.

L.4.2.c — Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

L.4.3 — Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

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).

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.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.4.2 — 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.4.3 — 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.4.4 — Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1—3 above.)

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

W.4.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.