Los Angeles Unified School District
Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department
Reclassification LPA Standards Alignment- Grade 4
1997
Content
Item Standard
CCSS
Aligned
Standard
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4 RL 3.5
L 4.5.a,b,c
2
4 RL 3.5
L 4.5.a,b,c
3
4 RW 1.2
L 4.5.a,b,c
Text of CCSS Standard
L 4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as
a picture) in context.
L 4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and
proverbs.
L 4.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites
(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). a
picture) in context.
L 4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as
a picture) in context.
L 4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and
proverbs.
L 4.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites
(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). a
picture) in context.
L 4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as
a picture) in context.
L 4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and
proverbs.
L 4.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites
(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). a
picture) in context.
L 4.4.a Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a
clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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4 RW 1.6
L 4.4.a,b,c
L 4.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as
clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
L 4.4.c Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses),
both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the
precise meaning of key words and phrases.
L 4.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as
clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
RI 4.5 Compare & contrast a first hand and second hand account of the same
event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
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4 RW 1.3
L 4.4.b
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4 RC 2.6
RI 4.5
7
4 RC 2.5
RL 4.6
RL 4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are
narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
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4 RC 2.5
RL 4.6
9
4 RC 2.6
RI 4.5
10
4 RC 2.5
RL 4.6
RL 4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are
narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
RI 4.5 Compare & contrast a first hand and second hand account of the same
event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
RL 4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are
narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
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4 RC 2.4
RI 4.6 and 4.8
RI 4.6 Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same
event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
RI 4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular
points in a text.
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4 RW 1.3
L 4.4.b
L 4.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as
clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
Los Angeles Unified School District
Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department
Reclassification LPA Standards Alignment- Grade 4
1997
Content
Item Standard
CCSS
Aligned
Standard
Text of CCSS Standard
L 4.4.a Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a
clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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4 RW 1.6
L 4.4.a,b,c
L 4.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as
clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
L 4.4.c Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses),
both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the
precise meaning of key words and phrases.
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4 RL 3.2
RL 4.2
RL 4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama or poem from details in the text;
summarize the text.
L 4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as
a picture) in context.
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16
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4 RL 3.5
4 RL 3.2
L 4.5.a,b,c
RL 4.3
4 RC 3.2
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4 RL 3.2
RL 4.3
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4 RW 1.3
L 4.4.b
RW1.2
L 4.5.c
4 RC 2.6
RI 4.5
4 RC 2.4
RI 4.6 and RI
4.8
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L 4.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites
(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). a
picture) in context.
RL 4.3 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).
RI 4.6 Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same
event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
RI 4.6 and RI
4.8
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L 4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and
proverbs.
RI 4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular
points in a text.
RL 4.3 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).
L 4.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as
clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
L 4.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites
(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). a
picture) in context.
RI 4.5 Compare & contrast a first hand and second hand account of the same
event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
RI 4.6 Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same
event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
RI 4.8 Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular
points in a text.
L 4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and
proverbs.
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4 RW 1.2
L 4.5.b,c
L 4.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites
(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). a
picture) in context.
Los Angeles Unified School District
Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department
Reclassification LPA Standards Alignment- Grade 4
1997
Content
Item Standard
CCSS
Aligned
Standard
Text of CCSS Standard
L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and
proverbs.
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4 RW 1.2
L 4.5.b,c
L 4.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites
(antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). a
picture) in context.
L 4.4.a Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a
clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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4 RW 1.6
L 4.4.a,b,c
L 4.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as
clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
L 4.4.c Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses),
both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the
precise meaning of key words and phrases.
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4 WS 1.1
W 4.4
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
27
4 WS 1.2b
W 4.4
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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4 WS 1.2c
W 4.4
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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4 WS 1.2c
W 4.4
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4 WS 1.10
W 4.5
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W 4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and
strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
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4 WS 1.2d
W 4.4
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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4 WS 1.2b
W 4.4
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4 WS 1.2d
W 4.4
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
34
4 WS 1.1
W 4.4
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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4 WC 1.7
L 4.2.a
L 4.2.a Use correct capitalization.
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4 WC 1.3
L 4.1.a,e
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4 WC 1.1
L 4.1.f
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4WS 1.10
W 4.5
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4 WS 1.1
W 4.4
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4 WS 1.2d
W 4.4
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4 WS 1.2d
W 4.4
L 4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative
adverbs (where, when, why).
L 4.1.e Form and use prepositional phrases.
L 4.1.f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate
fragments and run-ons.
W 4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and
strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Los Angeles Unified School District
Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department
Reclassification LPA Standards Alignment- Grade 4
1997
Content
Item Standard
CCSS
Aligned
Standard
Text of CCSS Standard
42
4 WS 1.10
W 4.5
W 4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and
strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
43
4 WC 1.1
L 4.1.f
L 4.1.f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate
fragments and run-ons.
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4 WC 1.3
L 4.1.a,e
L 4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative
adverbs (where, when, why).
L 4.1.e Form and use prepositional phrases.
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4 WC 1.7
L 4.2
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4 WC 1.3
L 4.1.a,e
L 4.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L 4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative
adverbs (where, when, why).
L 4.1.e Form and use prepositional phrases.
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4 WC 1.1
L 4.1.f
L 4.1.f Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate
fragments and run-ons.
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4 WC 1.7
L 4.2
L 4.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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4 WS 1.2c
W 4.4
W 4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and
organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.