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Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.

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(Begins in grade 4)

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Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. a. Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.

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Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

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Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

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Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

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Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

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Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

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Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).

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Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. b. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. c. Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. d.Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.