English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 4
Strand - Writing
Cluster - Text Types and Purposes
[W.4.1] - Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- Argument
Is intended to convince by establishing truth. Most argumentation begins with a claim, then provides supporting logical and/or empirical evidence. Arguments may also include the anticipation and rebuttal of opposing views (counterclaims). (Note that in elementary school, the standards ask that students write opinions, rather than arguments. Opinions define and defend a belief, position, or preference with reasons.) - Evidence
Empirical data or other sources of support (e.g., mathematical proofs) for a claim; may be selected, presented, and evaluated differently by different audiences and in different subject areas according to the norms of disciplinary literacy. See Text Types and Purposes for Argument. - Grade 4 Annotated Opinion Essay
- Grade 4 Unmarked Opinion Essay
- Reading Closely to Analyze Complex Texts in the Elementary Grades
[W.4.4] -
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 under grade 4 Writing-Text Types and Purposes.)
[4.ETS.1.3] -
Plan and carry out tests of one or more design features of a given model or prototype in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify which features need to be improved. Apply the results of tests to redesign a model or prototype.* Clarification Statement: Examples of design features can include materials, size, shape, and weight.
[4.ETS.1.5] -
Evaluate relevant design features that must be considered in building a model or prototype of a solution to a given design problem.*