4th Grade Literature

"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…

Subjects

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literature

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Teach students to use a KWL and a Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How Charts to extract important details about a text.

Woodpecker Poetry Pack

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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Reading Guide for The Underneath

Deepen students understanding of The Underneath, a National Book Award finalist, with the resources in this literature…

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Literature

Animals (Zoology)

Reading and Literature

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In this matching activity, kids match each animal with the continent where it lives. They will consider the weather, the…

Matching Animal Habitats

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Geography

Social Studies and History

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Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery

Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson includes Internet resources and…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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STEM Activities for Stink and the Shark Sleepover

Learn about sea creatures through STEM activities for Stink and the Shark Sleepover. Each activity helps students work…

Subjects:

Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Novels

Animals (Zoology)

Aquatic Animals

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Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi

Use a teaching guide that includes vocabulary, chapter guides, and extension activities to be used while reading…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

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On the Far Side of the Mountain

Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.

Subjects:

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Geography

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Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

Shadow of a Bull

Subjects:

Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

Subjects:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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The Snow-Bird Poetry Pack: Main Idea Identification

In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.

Subjects:

Main Idea and Supporting Details

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack

Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.

Subjects:

Literature

Poetry

Reading and Literature

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Poodle and Hound Activity Guide

Examine the nature of friendship with the activities in this guide to Poodle and Hound, written by Kathryn Lasky and…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins

Connect science and literature with the fun activities in this classroom guide to Steve Jenkins's books. This printable…

Subjects:

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Award and Prize Winners

Literature

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Little Turtle Poetry Pack

After reading a poem and a non-fiction book, students will identify whether a series of statements are true or false.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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Butterfly Garden Lesson Activity

Students see the complete life cycle of a butterfly.

Subjects

Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

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Literature & Math: If You Hopped Like a Frog

Integrate mathematics and science with the activities in this lesson for If You Hopped Like a Frog by David Schwartz.…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Measurement

Probability and Statistics

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Classroom Activity Guide to My Visit to the Zoo, My Visit to the Aquarium and Wild and Woolly Mammoths

This printable teacher's guide includes background information, lesson-planning ideas, activities, and worksheets for…

Subjects:

Children's Book

Aquatic Animals

Animals (Zoology)

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Wild About Bears Activity & Discussion Guide

Teach kids all about bears with the informational text Wild About Bears. This printable teacher's guide includes pre-…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Nonfiction Literature

Reading Instruction

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REFERENCE

Common Household Pets

A brief article listing common household pets around the world.

Subjects:

Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish Story

Animals (Zoology)

Books

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Students write their own story about Curious George.

Monkey Business

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Fantasy Fiction

Animals (Zoology)

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The Tarantula Scientist Classroom Activities Packet

Extend and enhance students' enjoyment of the book The Tarantula Scientist with this printable classroom activities…

Subjects:

Nonfiction Literature

Insects

Children's Book

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