Standards Assessed
Social Studies:
The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.
a. Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including the French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan "no taxation without representation," the activities of the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.
c. Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
English/ Reading/Writing:
ELACC4RI1: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
ELACC4RI2: Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
ELACC4RI3: 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.
ELACC4RI7: Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
ELACC4RI8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
ELACC4RI10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
ELACC4RI9: Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
ELACC4W1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
ELACC4W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
ELACC4W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
ELACyC4W4: 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 above.)
ELACC4W7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
ELACC4W8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
ELACC4W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
a. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "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].").
ELACC4SL2: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally
ELACC4SL4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
ELACC4SL5: Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
ELACC4SL6: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 4 Language standard 1 for specific expectations.)
ELACC4L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
ELACC4L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ELACC4L3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
NETS-S
2-a: Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
2-b: Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
2-c: Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
4-a: Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
4-b: Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
4-c: Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
NETS-T
2-a: Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
2-b: Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals,
The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.
a. Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including the French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan "no taxation without representation," the activities of the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.
c. Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
English/ Reading/Writing:
ELACC4RI1: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
ELACC4RI2: Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.
ELACC4RI3: 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.
ELACC4RI7: Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
ELACC4RI8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text.
ELACC4RI10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
ELACC4RI9: Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
ELACC4W1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
ELACC4W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
ELACC4W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
ELACyC4W4: 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 above.)
ELACC4W7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
ELACC4W8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
ELACC4W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
a. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "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].").
ELACC4SL2: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally
ELACC4SL4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
ELACC4SL5: Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
ELACC4SL6: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 4 Language standard 1 for specific expectations.)
ELACC4L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
ELACC4L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ELACC4L3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
NETS-S
2-a: Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
2-b: Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
2-c: Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
4-a: Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
4-b: Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
4-c: Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
NETS-T
2-a: Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
2-b: Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals,