English·Reading Comprehension·procedural
Explaining Events & Ideas
Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in an informational text, including what happened and why, by citing specific textual evidence about causes, effects, and steps in a process
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is developing sophisticated reading skills — analysing how authors structure texts, comparing different perspectives, understanding themes and literary devices, and integrating information from multiple sources.
Evidence of understanding
- Explain a historical event described in an informational text by identifying both what happened and the causes leading to it, using specific details from the text
- Describe the steps in a procedure or process presented in an informational text, explaining why each step is necessary based on information in the text
- Identify cause-and-effect relationships between ideas or events in an informational passage and explain them using evidence from the text
Assessment prompt
After reading a non-fiction article that explains how something works — like how volcanoes form — can Explaining Events & Ideas write down the main steps or causes in their own words, citing the specific evidence the author used?
Standards alignment
RI.4.3US · ccss-ela
RI.4.3
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 4