New Jersey State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 4

NJ.3.1. Reading: All students will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and texts with fluency and comprehension.

3.1.A.1. Concepts About Print/Text: Identify differences of various print formats, including newspapers, magazines, books, and reference resources. 2
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3.1.A.2. Concepts About Print/Text: Recognize purposes and uses for print conventions such as paragraphs, end-sentence punctuation, and bold print. 5
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3.1.A.3. Concepts About Print/Text: Identify and locate features that support text meaning (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations). 12
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3.1.C.1. Decoding and Word Recognition: Use letter-sound correspondence and structural analysis (e.g., roots, affixes) to decode words. 15
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3.1.C.2. Decoding and Word Recognition: Know and use common word families to decode unfamiliar words. 77
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3.1.C.3. Decoding and Word Recognition: Recognize compound words, contractions, and common abbreviations. 24
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3.1.D.1. Fluency: Use appropriate rhythm, flow, meter, and pronunciation in demonstrating understanding of punctuation marks. 4
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3.1.D.2. Fluency: Read at different speeds using scanning, skimming, or careful reading as appropriate. 53
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3.1.E.1. Reading Strategies: Use knowledge of word meaning, language structure, and sound-symbol relationships to check understanding when reading. 6
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3.1.E.2. Reading Strategies: Identify specific words or passages causing comprehension difficulties and seek clarification. 53
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3.1.E.3. Reading Strategies: Select useful visual organizers before, during, and after reading to organize information (e.g., Venn diagrams). 3
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3.1.F.1. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes, and suffixes. 15
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3.1.F.2. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Infer specific word meanings in the context of reading passages. 53
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3.1.F.3. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Identify and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs. 32
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3.1.F.4. Vocabulary and Concept Development: Use a grade-appropriate dictionary (independently) to define unknown words. 6
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3.1.G.1. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Discuss underlying themes across cultures in various texts. 21
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3.1.G.2. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Distinguish cause and effect, fact and opinion, main idea, and supporting details in nonfiction texts (e.g., science, social studies). 5
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3.1.G.3. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Cite evidence from text to support conclusions. 11
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3.1.G.4. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Understand author's opinions and how they address culture, ethnicity, gender, and historical periods. 25
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3.1.G.5. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Follow simple multiple-steps in written instructions. 3
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3.1.G.6. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Recognize an author's point of view. 26
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3.1.G.7. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Identify and summarize central ideas in informational texts. 30
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3.1.G.8. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Recognize differences among forms of literature, including poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction. 70
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3.1.G.9. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Recognize literary elements in stories, including setting, characters, plot, and mood. 12
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3.1.G.10. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Identify some literary devices in stories. 13
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3.1.G.11. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Identify the structures in poetry. 47
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3.1.G.12. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Identify the structures in drama. 5
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3.1.G.13. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text: Read regularly in materials appropriate for their independent reading level. 11
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3.1.H.1. Inquiry and Research: Use library classification systems, print or electronic, to locate information. 11
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3.1.H.2. Inquiry and Research: Investigate a favorite author and produce evidence of research. 72
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3.1.H.3. Inquiry and Research: Read independently and research topics using a variety of materials to satisfy personal, academic, and social needs, and produce evidence of reading. 13
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NJ.3.2. Writing: All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.

3.2.A.1. Writing as a Process: Generate possible ideas for writing through talking, recalling experiences, hearing stories, reading, discussing models of writing, asking questions, and brainstorming. 14
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3.2.A.2. Writing as a Process: Develop an awareness of form, structure, and author's voice in various genres. 3
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3.2.A.3. Writing as a Process: Use strategies such as reflecting on personal experiences, reading, doing interviews or research, and using graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas for writing. 31
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3.2.A.4. Writing as a Process: Draft writing in a selected genre with supporting structure according to the intended message, audience, and purpose for writing. 14
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3.2.A.5. Writing as a Process: Revise drafts by rereading for meaning, narrowing the focus, elaborating, reworking organization, openings, and closings, and improving word choice and consistency of voice. 14
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3.2.A.6. Writing as a Process: Review own writing with others to understand the reader's perspective and to consider ideas for revision. 14
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3.2.A.7. Writing as a Process: Review and edit work for spelling, mechanics, clarity, and fluency. 11
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3.2.A.8. Writing as a Process: Use a variety of reference materials to revise work, such as a dictionary, thesaurus, or internet/software resources. 8
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3.2.A.9. Writing as a Process: Use computer writing applications during most of the writing process. 3
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3.2.A.10. Writing as a Process: Understand and apply elements of grade-appropriate rubrics to improve and evaluate writing. 11
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3.2.A.11. Writing as a Process: Reflect on one's writing, noting strengths and areas needing improvement. 11
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3.2.B.1. Writing as a Product: Create narrative pieces, such as memoir or personal narrative, which contain description and relate ideas, observations, or recollections of an event or experience. 14
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3.2.B.2. Writing as a Product: Write informational reports across the curriculum that frame an issue or topic, include facts and details, and draw from more than one source of information. 11
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3.2.B.3. Writing as a Product: Craft writing to elevate its quality by adding detail, changing the order of ideas, strengthening openings and closings, and using dialogue. 14
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3.2.B.4. Writing as a Product: Build knowledge of the characteristics and structures of a variety of genres. 19
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3.2.B.5. Writing as a Product: Sharpen focus and improve coherence by considering the relevancy of included details, and adding, deleting, and rearranging appropriately. 19
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3.2.B.6. Writing as a Product: Write sentences of varying lengths and complexity, using specific nouns, verbs, and descriptive words. 43
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3.2.B.7. Writing as a Product: Recognize the difference between complete sentences and sentence fragments and examine the uses of each in real-world writing. 5
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3.2.B.8. Writing as a Product: Improve the clarity of writing by rearranging words, sentences, and paragraphs. 4
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3.2.B.9. Writing as a Product: Examine real-world writing to expand knowledge of sentences, paragraphs, usage, and authors' writing styles. 41
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3.2.B.10. Writing as a Product: Provide logical sequence and support the purpose of writing by refining organizational structure and developing transitions between ideas. 14
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3.2.B.11. Writing as a Product: Engage the reader from beginning to end with an interesting opening, logical sequence, and satisfying conclusion. 14
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3.2.C.1. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use Standard English conventions that are appropriate to the grade level, such as sentence structure, grammar and usage, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and handwriting. 29
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3.2.C.2. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use increasingly complex sentence structure and syntax to express ideas. 8
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3.2.C.3. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use grade appropriate knowledge of English grammar and usage to craft writing, such as subject/verb agreement, pronoun usage and agreement, and appropriate verb tenses. 3
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3.2.C.4. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use punctuation correctly in sentences, such as ending punctuation, commas, and quotation marks in dialogue. 21
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3.2.C.5. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use capital letters correctly in sentences, for proper nouns, and in titles. 9
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3.2.C.6. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Study examples of narrative and expository writing to develop understanding of the reasons for and use of paragraphs and indentation. 6
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3.2.C.7. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Indent in own writing to show the beginning of a paragraph. 2
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3.2.C.8. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Spell grade-appropriate words correctly with particular attention to frequently used words, contractions, and homophones. 13
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3.2.C.9. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use knowledge of base words, structural analysis, and spelling patterns to expand spelling competency in writing. 5
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3.2.C.10. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting: Use a variety of reference materials, such as a dictionary, grammar reference, and internet/software resources to edit written work. 10
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3.2.D.1. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Write for different purposes (e.g., to express ideas, to inform, to entertain, to respond to literature, to question, to share) and a variety of audiences (e.g., self, peers, community). 5
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3.2.D.2. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Study the characteristics of a variety of genres, including expository, narrative, poetry, and reflection. 10
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3.2.D.3. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Develop independence by setting self-selected purposes and generating topics for writing. 18
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3.2.D.4. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Write independently to satisfy personal, academic, and social needs (e.g., stories, summaries, letters, or poetry). 7
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3.2.D.5. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Use writing to paraphrase, clarify, and reflect on new learning across the curriculum. 12
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3.2.D.6. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Respond to literature in writing to demonstrate an understanding of the text, to explore personal reactions, and to connect personal experiences with the text. 18
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3.2.D.7. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Write narratives that relate recollections of an event or experience and establish a setting, characters, point of view, and sequence of events. 14
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3.2.D.8. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Write informational reports that frame a topic, include facts and details, and draw information from several sources. 11
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3.2.D.9. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Write formal and informal letters for a variety of audiences and purposes. 8
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3.2.D.10. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Use a variety of strategies to organize writing, including sequence, chronology, and cause/effect. 15
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3.2.D.11. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Demonstrate higher-order thinking skills through responses to open-ended and essay questions in content areas or as responses to literature. 15
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3.2.D.12. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Use relevant graphics in writing (e.g., maps, charts, illustrations). 4
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3.2.D.13. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes: Demonstrate the development of a personal style and voice in writing. 18
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NJ.3.3. Speaking: All students will speak in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.

3.3.A.1. Discussion: Use details, examples and reasons to support central ideas or clarify a point of view. 8
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3.3.A.2. Discussion: Stay focused on a topic and ask relevant questions. 10
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3.3.A.3. Discussion: Take turns without dominating. 22
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3.3.B.1. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Develop questioning techniques (e.g., who, what, when, where, why, and how). 9
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3.3.B.2. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Use interview techniques to develop inquiry skills. 31
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3.3.B.3. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Explore concepts by describing, narrating, or explaining how and why things happen. 14
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3.3.B.4. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Discuss information heard, offer personal opinions, and ask for restatement or general explanation to clarify meaning. 12
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3.3.B.5. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Reflect and evaluate information learned as a result of the inquiry. 2
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3.3.B.6. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing: Solve a problem or understand a task through group cooperation. 21
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3.3.C.1. Word Choice: Use convincing dialogue to role-play short scenes involving familiar situations or emotions. 2
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3.3.C.2. Word Choice: Use figurative language purposefully in speaking situations. 10
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3.3.C.3. Word Choice: Use appropriate vocabulary to support or clarify a message. 10
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3.3.C.4. Word Choice: Adapt language to persuade, explain, or seek information. 17
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3.3.D.1. Oral Presentation: Speak for a variety of audiences and purposes. 10
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3.3.D.2. Oral Presentation: Prepare, rehearse, and deliver a formal presentation in logical or sequential order, including an opening, supportive details, and a closing statement. 10
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3.3.D.3. Oral Presentation: Use notes or other memory aids to structure a presentation. 10
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3.3.D.4. Oral Presentation: Maintain audience interest during formal presentations, incorporating adequate volume, proper pacing, and clear enunciation. 10
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3.3.D.5. Oral Presentation: Participate in a dramatization or role-play across the curriculum. 6
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3.3.D.6. Oral Presentation: Read aloud with fluency. 4
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NJ.3.4. Listening: All students will listen actively to information from a variety of sources in a variety of situations. 27
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3.4.A.1. Active Listening: Listen actively for a variety of purposes such as enjoyment and obtaining information. 10
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3.4.A.2. Active Listening: Listen attentively and critically to a variety of speakers. 14
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3.4.A.3. Active Listening: Interpret vocabulary gained through listening. 7
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3.4.B.1. Listening Comprehension: Demonstrate competence in active listening through comprehension of a story, interview, and oral report of an event or incident. 14
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3.4.B.2. Listening Comprehension: Develop listening strategies (e.g., asking questions and taking notes) to understand what is heard. 16
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3.4.B.3. Listening Comprehension: Demonstrate competence in active listening by interpreting and applying received information to new situations and solving problems. 12
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3.4.B.4. Listening Comprehension: Make inferences based on an oral report or presentation. 6
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3.4.B.5. Listening Comprehension: Describe how language reflects specific regions and/or cultures. 3
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3.4.B.6. Listening Comprehension: Follow three-and four-step oral directions. 5
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NJ.3.5. Viewing and Media Literacy: All students will access, view, evaluate, and respond to print, non print, and electronic texts and resources.

3.5.A.1. Constructing Meaning: Interpret information found in pictorial graphs, map keys, and icons on a computer screen. 7
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3.5.A.2. Constructing Meaning: Respond to and evaluate the use of illustrations to support text. 13
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3.5.A.3. Constructing Meaning: Use graphs, charts, and diagrams to report data. 6
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3.5.A.4. Constructing Meaning: Distinguish between factual and fictional visual representations. 4
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3.5.A.5. Constructing Meaning: Identify the central theme in a movie, film, or illustration. 10
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3.5.A.6. Constructing Meaning: Identify the target audience for a particular program, story, or advertisement. 2
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3.5.A.7. Constructing Meaning: Demonstrate an awareness of different media forms and how they contribute to communication. 5
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3.5.B.1. Visual and Verbal Messages: Understand that creators of both print media and electronic media have a purpose and target audience for their work. 5
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3.5.B.2. Visual and Verbal Messages: Explore and interpret various messages found in advertisements and other texts. 2
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3.5.B.3. Visual and Verbal Messages: Discuss the emotional impact of photos and how they aid understanding. 4
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3.5.B.4. Visual and Verbal Messages: Compare and contrast media sources, such as film and book versions of a story. 10
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3.5.C.1. Living with Media: Express preferences for media choices. 10
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