Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differences in focus and the information provided.
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The 4th grade reading curriculum teaches students how to analyze the books they read. Rather than just understand the plot and information given in a text, students are encouraged to think about the messages and how they relate to their own lives. They also compare texts to each other and make connections both within one text and across multiple texts. 4th graders begin to learn how to think and talk about a text to find deeper meanings and messages. 

Draw evidence from literary text to support analysis and reflection.
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The 4th grade writing curriculum focuses on developing writing that has clarity and structure, and that uses reasons, facts, and details to support and strengthen arguments. Fourth graders are taught to organize their writing, ensure that it flows well, and group together related components. They do this by going beyond simply stating the facts — they express ideas, make connections, and provide details and emotions when appropriate.They will uses technology to publish, research, and communicate with others under the proper guidance of their teachers.
By fourth grade, students have learned the basics of grammar but parts of speech, mechanics, punctuation, word usage and sentence structure will be worked on through the year.

Students will tell of the contributions of the Dutch and list some of the important Dutch settlers. Students will outline how we choose leaders of our country today.
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The 4th grade social studies curriculum is local history and local govenment. We learn all about our great NEW YORK State!  They expand their knowledge and appreciation of their own local and American history. Students compare different perspectives using both primary and secondary texts. 4th graders also use technology to research past and current events. In all of their work, they are taught to analyze the reasons why certain things occur and form strong supported opinions and ideas, which encourages them to think more deeply about the world.