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b. Explain the sequence of the phases of the moon.
 * S4E2. Students will model the position and motion of the earth in the solar system and will explain the role of relative position and motion in determining sequence of the phases of the moon.**

a. Reads a variety of texts and incorporates new words into oral and written language. b. determines the meaning of unknown words using their context. d. Determines meanings of words and alternate word choices using a dictionary or thesaurus.
 * ELA4R3. The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. The student**

b. writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story.
 * ELA4W1. The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure. The student**

The student produces informational writing (e.g., report, procedures, correspondence) d. includes appropriate facts and details. The student produces a response to literature that: d. demonstrates an understanding of the literary work
 * ELA4W2. The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres.**

b. locates information in reference texts by using organizational features (i.e., prefaces, appendices, indices, glossaries, and table of contents). c. Uses various reference materials (i.e., dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, electronic information, almanac, atlas, magazines, newspapers, and key words).
 * ELA4W3. The student uses research and technology to support writing. The student**