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Grade 4 Reading Standards DETAIL        
    Essential Indicator Home
Summary - Grade 4
Vocabulary - Grade 4
Reading Processes - Grade 4
Literary Text - Grade 4
Informational Text - Grade 4
     
Reading Applications:  Literary Text        
           
4-7 Benchmark A        
Describe and analyze the elements of character development.        
           
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  Grade 4 Indicator 1 - Describe the thoughts, words and interactions of characters. *How does (character)…?
*Why does (character)…?
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4-7 Benchmark B        
Analyze the importance of setting.        
           
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  Grade 4 Indicator 2 - Identify the influence of setting on the selection.        
           
4-7 Benchmark C        
Identify the elements of plot and establish a connection between an element and a future event.        
           
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  Grade 4 Indicator 3 - Identify the main incidents of a plot sequence, identifying the major conflict and its resolution. *Complete the graphic organizer to summarize.
*What is the major conflict and how is it resolved?
*What is the main idea of the selection?
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4-7 Benchmark D        
Differentiate between the points of view in narrative text.        
           
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  Grade 4 Indicator 4 - Identify the speaker and recognize the difference between first- and third-person narration. *Who is speaking? (2 times) 2    
           
4-7 Benchmark E        
Demonstrate comprehension by inferring themes, patterns, and symbols.      
           
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  Grade 4 Indicator 5 - Determine the theme and whether it is implied or stated directly. *What is the theme? 1    
           
4-7 Benchmark F        
Identify similarities and differences of various literary forms and genres.        
           
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  Grade 4 Indicator 6 - Identify and explain the defining characteristics of literary forms and genres, including poetry, drama, fables, fantasies, chapter books, fiction and non-fiction.        
           
4-7 Benchmark G        
Explain how figurative language expresses ideas and conveys mood.        
           
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  Grade 4 Indicator 7 - Explain how an author’s choice of words appeals to the senses and suggests mood.        
           
  Grade 4 Indicator 8 - Identify figurative language in literary works, including idioms, similes and metaphors.