Arizona 4th Grade ELA Standards in Language

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4.L Language Standards

• Conventions of Standard English
  • 4.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
    • 4.L.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).
    • 4.L.1.b Form and use the progressive verb tenses (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking).
    • 4.L.1.c Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions.
    • 4.L.1.d Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
    • 4.L.1.e Form and use prepositional phrases.
    • 4.L.1.f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.
    • 4.L.1.g Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).
    • 4.L.1.h Write and organize one or more paragraphs that contain: a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion that is appropriate to the writing task.
  • 4.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
    • 4.L.2.a Use correct capitalization.
    • 4.L.2.b Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.
    • 4.L.2.c Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
    • 4.L.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
• Knowledge of Language
  • 4.L.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
    • 4.L.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.
    • 4.L.3.b Choose punctuation for effect.
    • 4.L.3.c Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).
• Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
  • 4.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
    • 4.L.4.a Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
    • 4.L.4.b Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
    • 4.L.4.c Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauri), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
  • 4.L.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
    • 4.L.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
    • 4.L.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
    • 4.L.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their synonyms and antonyms.
  • 4.L.6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).