Curriculum » NC Standard Course of Study & aligned resources
English Language Arts — Grade 4
Goal 2
- Objective 2.01
- Use metacognitive strategies to comprehend text and to clarify meaning of vocabulary (e.g., reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, paraphrase, question).
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- Objective 2.02
- Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:
- setting a purpose using prior knowledge and text information.
- making predictions.
- formulating questions.
- locating relevant information.
- making connections with previous experiences, information, and ideas.
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- Objective 2.03
- Read a variety of texts, including:
- fiction (legends, novels, folklore, science fiction).
- nonfiction (autobiographies, informational books, diaries, journals).
- poetry (concrete, haiku).
- drama (skits, plays).
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- Objective 2.04
- Identify and interpret elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the:
- plot.
- theme.
- main idea and supporting details.
- author's choice of words.
- mood.
- author's use of figurative language.
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- Objective 2.05
- Make inferences, draw conclusions, make generalizations, and support by referencing the text.
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- Objective 2.06
- Summarize major points from fiction and nonfiction text(s) to clarify and retain information and ideas.
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- Objective 2.07
- Determine usefulness of information and ideas consistent with purpose.
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- Objective 2.08
- Verify the meaning or accuracy of the author's statement(s) by referencing the text or other resources.
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- Objective 2.09
- Listen actively by:
- asking questions.
- paraphrasing what was said.
- interpreting speaker's verbal and non-verbal messages.
- interpreting speaker's purposes and/or intent.
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