Minnesota 4th Grade ELA Standards in Writing

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W Writing

• W1 Foundations of Writing: Demonstrate knowledge of oral language, orthography, grammar and mechanics to express ideas in writing.
  • 4.2.1.1 Use correct punctuation (including punctuation of dialogue and commas with clauses), spelling, capitalization, and grammar, authentically in writing.
  • 4.2.1.2 Apply spelling patterns and rules to spell words with Anglo-Saxon word origin, authentically in writing.
  • 4.2.1.3 Demonstrate subject-verb and pronoun antecedent agreement in simple, compound, and complex sentences, authentically in writing.
• W2 Write routinely for various purposes and disciplines, representing one’s own personal perspective, identity, and voice.
  • 4.2.2.1 Write routinely for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. (e.g., personal interest, enjoyment, academic tasks).
  • 4.2.2.2 Write to compare and contrast personal perspectives and identities to those of a character in a literary text or a human subject in an informational text.
• W3 Develop and strengthen writing by using a writing process including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
  • 4.2.3.1 Plan and draft multiple pieces of writing; self select which of them to revise, edit, and publish.
  • 4.2.3.2 Use words, phrases, and punctuation to convey ideas precisely, in formal and informal writing contexts.
• W4 Write arguments to support claims and to persuade in an analysis of topics or texts, using valid reasoning and evidence while considering audience.
  • 4.2.4.1 Write to argue, including an introduction and conclusion, building on skills from previous years.
  • 4.2.4.2 Write to persuade, including an introduction and conclusion, building on skills from previous years.
• W5 Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through use of informational and literary text, considering audience.
  • 4.2.5.1 Write to inform or explain, organizing and presenting ideas clearly, using a variety of text structures, and including an introduction and conclusion, building on skills from previous years.
    • 4.2.5.1a Use precise, domain-specific vocabulary.
  • 4.2.5.2 Write to respond to the conclusion of a literary text.
• W6 Write narratives, poetry, and other creative texts with details and effective technique to express ideas.
  • 4.2.6.1 Write to create, developing literary elements, including character, setting, conflict, and resolution with detail in a variety of literary forms. (e.g., poetry, stories, plays).
  • 4.2.6.2 Describe sensory detail, in written narratives, poetry, or other creative text.
• W7 Engage in inquiry-based learning and research processes to create texts and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • 4.2.7.1 Ask relevant questions to guide inquiry.
  • 4.2.7.2 Plan and conduct independent research using sources to build understanding of topic; evaluate perspective, credibility, and relevance of information, avoiding plagiarism, and share findings in writing.
• W8 Media Literacy in Writing: Support writing with evidence from sources, correctly citing those sources, and demonstrating an understanding of the rights and obligations of using intellectual property.
  • 4.2.8.1 Use and cite a variety of sources on a topic, both quoting and summarizing, avoiding plagiarism.