Common Core Standards

Grade 4

Reading RL.4.4

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).

The focus of fourth grade vocabulary terms is mythological references, so be prepared to talk about Herculean feats of strength or about people's Achilles heels. Just don't let a Trojan horse sneak into your vocabulary lessons and ruin them.