South Dakota ELA 4.W.9
The Standard
Cite evidence from literary or informational texts to support written analysis, reflection, and research, applying one or more grade 4 standard(s) for Reading Literature or Reading Informational Text as appropriate.
South Dakota English Language Arts Standards (2025)
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students make a point about a story or article, such as why a character changed or what caused an event. They find a relevant detail, say where they found it, and explain how it backs up their point.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student uses a brief quote or accurate paraphrase and names the page or paragraph. They explain how that detail supports their point, rather than leaving the reader to make the connection.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may copy a long passage without explaining why it matters. Some choose an interesting detail that does not support their point, or present their own opinion as if it came from the text.
How to Assess It
- After a one-page story, ask: “What does the main character learn? Write your answer, give one detail from the story, and explain how it supports your answer.”
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs a one-page story, three printed claims, and detail strips; have them match each claim to a detail and explain the match.
After a short article, ask: “Which cause mattered most? Write your answer with one article detail and explain your choice.”
Play evidence match: teams draw a claim card, find a supporting line in the shared passage, and defend their choice.
For a class library request, have students read two book descriptions and recommend one book, using a detail from each description.
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