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4th Grade ELA

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4th Grade ELA

Practice 75 skills across this outline.

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Weighting distribution
26 categories
4th Grade Reading: Reading Foundational Skills · Fluency
13%
4th Grade Reading: Speaking and Listening · Engaging in Collaborative Discussions
10%
4th Grade Reading: Reading Informational Text · Craft and Structure
7%
4th Grade Reading: Reading Literature · Craft and Structure
6%
4th Grade Reading: Reading Literature · Key Ideas and Details
6%
4th Grade Reading: Reading Literature · Integrated Reading
5%

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of 4th grade ela — drill into a card to work its skills.

4th Grade Reading: Reading Literature · Craft and Structure

3 core skills6% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Differences Between Poems, Drama, and ProseRecommended
34 questions 51 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Determining Word Meanings and Mythological AllusionsAvailable
49 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Comparing and Contrasting Points of ViewAvailable
39 questions 59 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Literature · Key Ideas and Details

3 core skills6% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Describing Characters, Settings, and EventsAvailable
34 questions 75 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Determining Theme and Summarizing TextsAvailable
45 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Details/Examples to Explain, Infer (Literature)Available
39 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Literature · Integrated Reading

2 core skills5% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Connecting Texts to PresentationsAvailable
62 questions 77 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Comparing Themes and Events Across CulturesAvailable
39 questions 54 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Literature · Text Complexity

1 core skills1% total weight
0/1 completed
1 skill to mastery
1
Reading and Comprehending Literature Available
15 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Speaking and Listening · Comprehension and Collaboration

2 core skills2% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Paraphrasing Information from Texts and PresentationsAvailable
17 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Identifying Reasons and EvidenceAvailable
25 questions 77 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Speaking and Listening · Engaging in Collaborative Discussions

4 core skills10% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Review and Explain Key IdeasAvailable
28 questions 59 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Come Prepared with IdeasAvailable
49 questions 72 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Ask and Respond to Clarify IdeasAvailable
57 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Follow Rules and RolesAvailable
39 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Speaking and Listening · Presentation of Knowledge & Ideas

3 core skills5% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Enhancing Presentations with Audio/Visual DisplaysAvailable
24 questions 74 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Reporting and Recounting with Organized DetailsAvailable
33 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Using Formal and Informal English AppropriatelyAvailable
21 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Informational Text · Integrated Reading

3 core skills3% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Author’s Use of Reasons and EvidenceAvailable
19 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Information from Visuals, Charts, and MediaAvailable
4 questions 54 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Integrating Information from Multiple TextsAvailable
50 questions 77 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Informational Text · Key Ideas and Details

3 core skills5% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Details/Examples to Explain, Infer (Text)Available
45 questions 54 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
2
Determining Main Idea and Summarizing TextsAvailable
43 questions 52 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Events, Procedures, Ideas, and ConceptsAvailable
23 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Informational Text · Craft and Structure

3 core skills7% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Describing Text Structures in Informational TextsAvailable
56 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Determining Word MeaningsAvailable
46 questions 55 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Comparing Firsthand and Secondhand AccountsAvailable
55 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Informational Text · Text Complexity

1 core skills2% total weight
0/1 completed
1 skill to mastery
1
Reading and Comprehending Informational Texts ProficientlyAvailable
39 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Foundational Skills · Phonics and Word Recognition

1 core skills4% total weight
0/1 completed
1 skill to mastery
1
Decode Unfamiliar Multisyllable WordsAvailable
28 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Reading: Reading Foundational Skills · Fluency

3 core skills13% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Read Fluently with ExpressionAvailable
27 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Read with Purpose and UnderstandingAvailable
34 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Use Context to Self-CorrectAvailable
38 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Writing: Language · Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling

4 core skills4% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Punctuate Direct SpeechAvailable
39 questions 66 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
2
Comma in Compound SentencesAvailable
45 questions 53 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Spell Grade-Level WordsAvailable
39 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Use Correct CapitalizationAvailable
62 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Writing: Language · Vocabulary

1 core skills1% total weight
0/1 completed
1 skill to mastery
1
Academic and Domain-Specific VocabularyAvailable
62 questions 59 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Writing: Language · Apply Knowledge of Language

3 core skills2% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Choose Formal or Informal EnglishAvailable
51 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Choose Precise WordsAvailable
24 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Use Punctuation for EffectAvailable
32 questions 60 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Writing: Language · Figurative Language and Word Relationships

3 core skills2% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Explain Idioms, Adages, ProverbsAvailable
32 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Explain Similes and MetaphorsAvailable
38 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Use Antonyms and SynonymsAvailable
35 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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4th Grade Writing: Language · Grammar and Usage

7 core skills5% total weight
0/7 completed
7 skills to mastery
1
Order Adjectives CorrectlyAvailable
35 questions 47 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Use Commonly Confused Words CorrectlyAvailable
25 questions 46 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Use Modal AuxiliariesAvailable
50 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Use Progressive Verb TensesAvailable
32 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
5
Use Prepositional PhrasesAvailable
32 questions 48 flashcards Lesson available
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6
Use Relative Pronouns/AdverbsAvailable
59 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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7
Fix Fragments and Run-OnsAvailable
48 questions 53 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems

4th Grade Writing: Language · Using Greek, Latin Roots

3 core skills3% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Use Context Clues in TextAvailable
44 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Use Greek/Latin Roots and AffixesAvailable
67 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Use Reference Tools for MeaningAvailable
45 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems

4th Grade Writing: Writing · Draw Evidence From Texts

2 core skills2% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Apply Reading Skills to LiteratureAvailable
45 questions 74 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
2
Apply Reading Skills to Informational TextsAvailable
19 questions 55 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems

4th Grade Writing: Writing · Write Informative/Explanatory Texts

5 core skills4% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Organize Information ClearlyAvailable
30 questions 59 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
2
Conclude the Explanation ClearlyAvailable
49 questions 79 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
3
Connect Ideas with TransitionsAvailable
18 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
4
Develop Topic with Facts and DetailsAvailable
24 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
5
Use Precise, Subject-Specific WordsAvailable
63 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems

4th Grade Writing: Writing · Write Narratives With Descriptive Details

5 core skills4% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
End the Story SmoothlyAvailable
33 questions 78 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
2
Develop Events with Dialogue and DetailAvailable
37 questions 52 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Set Up the Story and CharactersAvailable
42 questions 77 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Use Transitions to Show SequenceAvailable
35 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
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5
Add Sensory Details and Precise WordsAvailable
27 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems

4th Grade Writing: Writing · Write Opinion Pieces

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Conclude the Opinion PieceAvailable
46 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Introduce Topic and Opinion ClearlyAvailable
20 questions 55 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Support Opinion with FactsAvailable
38 questions 59 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems

4th Grade Writing: Writing · Research

2 core skills1% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Conducting Short Research ProjectsAvailable
43 questions 46 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
2
Recalling and Gathering Information with NotesAvailable
15 questions 54 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems

4th Grade Writing: Writing · Production and Distribution of Writing

3 core skills3% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Planning, Revising, and EditingAvailable
36 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
2
Using Technology for WritingAvailable
18 questions 76 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems
3
Writing Appropriate to Task and PurposeAvailable
59 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems

4th Grade Writing: Writing · Range of Writing

1 core skills0% total weight
0/1 completed
1 skill to mastery
1
Writing Opinion Pieces with SupportAvailable
0 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonFlashcardsPractice problems — not available yet

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