| Missouri Content Standards |
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| Communication Arts-ELA (2003) |
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Grade 4
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| II. Writing |
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| CA-4.II.2. Compose well-developed text using standard English conventions. |
 | CA-4.II.2.A. Use conventions of capitalization in written text:
- holidays;
- names of counties and countries. |
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| CA-4.II.2.B. In composing text, use:
- comma in a series;
- comma between city and state;
- apostrophe in contractions;
- apostrophe in singular possessives, with assistance. |
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| CA-4.II.2.C. Use parts of speech correctly in written text:
- verbs that agree with compound subject;
- connecting words to link ideas (conjunctions). |
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| CA-4.II.2.D. In writing, use:
- correct spelling of grade-level frequently used words;
- spelling strategies and patterns;
- classroom resources and dictionary to verify correct spelling. |
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| CA-4.II.2.E. In composing text,
- use complete declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory sentences when writing text;
- identify and write simple compound sentences. |
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| IV. Information Literacy |
| CA.1. Develop and apply effective research process skills to gather, analyze and evaluate information |
| CA.1.A. Formulate and research keywords and questions to establish a focus and purpose for inquiry |
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| CA.1.B. Locate and use various resources to find information on keywords and questions |
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| CA.1.C. Identify relevant information and record main ideas and important details in own words |
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| CA.1.D. Informally give credit for others? ideas, images and information found in various resources |
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