2023: NY Grade 4 - ELA

Paragraph 14 explains the setting in paragraphs 19 through 22.

Paragraph 14 describes the cause for the events in paragraphs 19 through 22.

Paragraph 14 introduces a character developed in paragraphs 19 through 22.

Paragraph 14 gives a problem that is solved in paragraphs 19 through 22.

She wants Miss Goldner to pronounce the word for the class.

She wants to make sure Miss Goldner heard the word correctly.

She wants everyone to see how much Miss Goldner loves the word.

She wants Miss Goldner to see how fun the word is to say and hear.

Samantha walks home with Daisy and Emma.

Samantha says that Daisy brought the best gift.

Samantha worries that Mrs. Joseph will be upset.

Samantha thinks of different words to describe the day.

Words can be powerful.

Learning can be fun.

Learning is easier with friends.

Words should be spoken loudly.

David Greybeard had fun looking through Goodall’s campsite.

Goodall’s actions helped her build trust with David Greybeard.

David Greybeard spent most of each day looking for and eating food.

Goodall was so still and quiet that David Greybeard was unaware of her.

By explaining that Goodall’s work became easier over time, it shows that repeating her tasks eventually made her an expert.

By telling that she was able to come close to the chimps, it shows that Goodall’s thoughtful and patient study of the animals was a success.

By demonstrating how Goodall was able to become friendly with David Greybeard, it shows that Goodall learned how to communicate with chimps.

By detailing the different steps in the process of her work, it shows that Goodall did the same work as other scientists but got better results.

"According to Goodall’s camp cook, the chimpanzee had spent about an hour eating fruit from one of the oil palms that grew nearby." (paragraph 1)

"It was the summer of 1961. For a year, Goodall had been studying the chimps living in Gombe Stream Reserve near Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa." (paragraph 2)

"Goodall’s career began as a childhood wish to see African animals in their natural environments." (paragraph 6)

"She also opened the door for other women to become ethnologists, scientists who study animal behavior." (paragraph 6)

By explaining the sequence of events over time, it shows how each small step was important to Goodall’s work.

By comparing Goodall’s thoughts about her work at different times, it shows how she changed her research over time.

By providing a description of the camp, it shows why Goodall’s work was special and important.

By listing the problems and solutions of studying chimpanzees, it shows why Goodall’s work changed ideas in science.

"The winner is the person who ends up with the bigger piece." (paragraph 3)

"The practice of making a wish on a bird’s furcula dates back to the ancient Etruscans, a people who lived in what is today northern Italy." (paragraph 4)

"Passersby would pick it up, stroke it for good luck, and make a wish." (paragraph 4)

"Today a wishbone tug-of-war is as much a part of Thanksgiving as is gobbling down turkey smothered in gravy." (paragraph 6)

It shows that today turkey and gravy are eaten for Thanksgiving.

It shows that some people believed birds had unusual powers.

It shows that there were many wild turkeys in the New World.

It shows that many people share the history of the wishbone.

“At Thanksgiving, the tradition is for two people to hold one end of the bone, make a wish, and then tug.” (paragraph 3)

“But there are a few tips that may help you get the upper hand.” (paragraph 7)

“The more pressure you can apply to your side of the wishbone, the better chance you have…” (paragraph 8)

“Whether you end up with the larger or the smaller piece of the furcula is ultimately a matter of luck.” (paragraph 9)