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Processing Skills Connections English Language Arts - Social Studies Fourth Grade English Language Arts 4.3a summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme;
Social Studies 4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
4.3b compare and contrast the adventures or exploits of 4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, characters (e.g., the trickster) in traditional and identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, classical literature. contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions 4.6a sequence and summarize the plot's main events and explain their influence on future event
4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
4.7 identify similarities and differences between the events and characters' experiences in a fictional work and the actual events and experiences described in an author's biography or autobiography
4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
4.10 explain the difference between a stated and an implied purpose for an expository text
4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
4.11a summarize the main idea and supporting details in 4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, text in ways that maintain meaning identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions 4.11b distinguish fact from opinion in a text and explain how to verify what is a fact
4.21d identify different points of view about an issue, topic, historical event, or current event
4.11c describe explicit and implicit relationships among 4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, ideas in texts organized by cause-and- effect, sequence, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, or comparison contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions 4.12 explain how an author uses language to present information to influence what the reader thinks or does
4.21d identify different points of view about an issue, topic, historical event, or current event
4.13a determine the sequence of activities needed to carry out a procedure (e.g., following a recipe)
4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
4.13b explain factual information presented graphically (e.g., charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations)
4.21c organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
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4.15a plan a first draft by selecting a genre appropriate for 4.22d create written and visual material such as journal conveying the intended meaning to an audience and entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and generating ideas through a range of strategies (e.g., bibliographies brainstorming, graphic organizers, logs, journals); 4.15b develop drafts by categorizing ideas and organizing them into paragraphs;
4.22d create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
4.15c revise drafts for coherence, organization, use of simple and compound sentences, and audience;
4.22d create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
4.15d edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling using a teacher-developed rubric; and
4.22a use social studies terminology correctly 4.22d create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies 4.22e use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
4.15e revise final draft in response to feedback from peers and teacher and publish written work for a specific audience.
4.22d create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
4.17 write about important personal experiences.
4.22b incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication
4.18a create brief compositions that: 4.22b incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and (i) establish a central idea in a topic sentence;
written communication (ii) include supporting sentences with simple facts, details, 4.22d create written and visual material such as journal and explanations; and entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and (iii) contain a concluding statement bibliographies 4.18c write responses to literary or expository texts and 4.22b incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal provide evidence from the text to demonstrate and written communication understanding. 4.19 write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.
4.21d identify different points of view about an issue, topic, historical event, or current event 4.22b incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication 4.22d create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
4.20a use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking
4.22e use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
4.22b use the complete subject and the complete predicate in a sentence
4.22e use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
4.22c use complete simple and compound sentences with correct subject-verb agreement.
4.22e use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
4.23a write legibly by selecting cursive script or manuscript printing as appropriate
4.22e use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
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4.21b use capitalization for: (i) historical events and documents; (ii) titles of books, stories, and essays; and (iii) languages, races, and nationalities
4.22e use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
4.21c recognize and use punctuation marks including: (i) commas in compound sentence
(ii) quotation marks.
4.22e use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
4.22d use spelling patterns and rules and print and electronic resources to determine and check correct spellings.
4.22e use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
4.23a generate research topics from personal interests or by brainstorming with others, narrow to one topic, and formulate open-ended questions about the major research topic
4.23a use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
4.23b generate a research plan for gathering relevant information (e.g., surveys, interviews, encyclopedias) about the major research question.
4.21a differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer software; interview; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States and Texas
4.24a follow the research plan to collect information from multiple sources of information both oral and written
4.21c organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
4.24c take simple notes and sort evidence into provided categories or an organizer
4.22d create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
4.24d identify the author, title, publisher, and publication year of sources
4.22d create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
4.24e differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism and identify the importance of citing valid and reliable sources
4.22d create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies
4.25 improve the focus of research as a result of consulting expert sources (e.g., reference librarians and local experts on the topic)
4.21c organize and interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
4.26 draw conclusions through a brief written explanation and create a works-cited page from notes, including the author, title, publisher, and publication year for each source used.
4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
4.27a listen attentively to speakers, ask relevant questions, and make pertinent comments
4.21b analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
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4.27b follow, restate, and give oral instructions that involve a series of related sequences of action
4.22c express ideas orally based on research and experiences
4.28 express an opinion supported by accurate information, employing eye contact, speaking rate, volume, and enunciation, and the conventions of language to communicate ideas effectively
4.22c express ideas orally based on research and experiences
4.29 participate in teacher- and student-led discussions by posing and answering questions with appropriate detail and by providing suggestions that build upon the ideas of others.
4.22c express ideas orally based on research and experiences
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