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North Carolina 4th Grade ELA Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every 4th grade ELA topic. Aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study for English Language Arts, so your child keeps up with class.

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1.1.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.A:

1.1.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.B:

1.1.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.C:

1.1.5

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.E:

1.1.9

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2.B:

1.1.10

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2.C:

1.2.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.3.A:

1.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.3.B:

1.2.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.3.C:

1.3.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4.C:

1.3.5

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5.B:

2.1.3

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1.C:

2.1.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1.D:

3.1.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.B:

3.1.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.D:

3.1.6

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.B:

3.1.8

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.D:

3.1.9

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2.E:

3.1.11

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3.B:

3.1.12

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3.C:

3.1.14

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3.E:

3.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.5:

3.3.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.9.B:

4.2.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.4.4.B:

5.2.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.4:

5.4.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.10:

6.1.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1:

6.4.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.10:

North Carolina 4th Grade ELA Curriculum Overview

North Carolina 4th grade ELA focuses on developing reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Students learn to read and understand both literary and informational texts, write for different purposes, and apply grammar and language conventions in their own writing. All topics on StudyPug are aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study for English Language Arts.

Reading and Comprehension in Grade 4

In Grade 4, North Carolina students are expected to read more complex literary and informational texts independently. Key skills include identifying main idea and supporting details, understanding story structure, comparing and contrasting texts, and determining the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues. StudyPug provides guided lessons and practice exercises for each of these reading skills.

Writing Skills for 4th Grade

Grade 4 writing in North Carolina covers three main types: narrative, informational, and opinion writing. Students learn how to organize ideas, develop paragraphs with supporting details, and revise their writing for clarity and correctness. StudyPug's step-by-step explanations help students understand each writing type and practice applying these skills independently.

Grammar, Vocabulary, and Language Conventions

4th graders in North Carolina also build skills in grammar and language conventions, including:

  • Parts of speech — nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns
  • Sentence structure and punctuation
  • Spelling patterns and word study
  • Vocabulary strategies including context clues and word relationships

StudyPug covers each of these areas with clear explanations and practice problems so students can strengthen their language skills alongside their reading and writing.

Preparing for the North Carolina End-of-Grade Reading Test

North Carolina administers End-of-Grade reading assessments for students in grades 3 through 8. Grade 4 students are tested on their reading comprehension of both literary and informational texts. StudyPug's Grade 4 ELA lessons and practice exercises are aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study, helping students build the skills they need to succeed on this assessment.