4th Grade Reading and Literature Resources
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TEACHING RESOURCE
"Frere Jacques" Lyrics and Translations
"Frère Jacques" lyrics and translations from the original French into English, German, and more! Lyrics for the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureForeign LanguagesMusic -
ACTIVITIES
Suggested Author Interview Questions
Here are the 16 best questions to ask an author during an interview Ever wondered about your favorite author's writing…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureAuthors -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Questions Before, During, and After Reading
To encourage critical reading, teachers should ask students questions about the text before, during, and after they…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionGrammar -
ASSESSMENT
St. Patty's Day Quiz
Check students' prior knowledge of St. Patrick's Day or test them following your lesson with this quick, fun quiz. The…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesIreland -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Five Elements of a Plot
Five elements of a story's plot (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) provide the…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Using "KWL" In Your Classroom Strategy
With this teaching strategy resource, we show you how to make the most out of KWL charts in your classroom. K-W-L stands…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Sequencing Lesson
Sequencing refers to the identification of the components of a story, such as the beginning, middle, and end. Included…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
LESSON PLANS
Character Traits Mini-Lesson: Spotlight on Malala Yousafzai
This ELA-based lesson features a read-aloud of Lina Maslo's "Free as a Bird: The Story of Malala" picture book. The…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWomen's Rights -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Science Reading Warm-Up: Earthquakes
Teach your students about earthquakes while improving their reading comprehension skills. This printable warm-up…Subjects:ReadingLanguage Arts and WritingSocial Studies and History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
St. Patty's Day Quiz: Answers
The answers to the St. Patty's Day Quiz.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFolk TalesIreland -
ACTIVITIES
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Describe That Character
Describe a character's physical and personality traits.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingCreative Writing -
ACTIVITIES
Same Name Word Puzzle
Students use their critical thinking skills to unscramble names in foreign languages and complete this challenging…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingVocabulary -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Reading Aloud
When we read aloud to students, we expand their imaginations, provide new knowledge, support language acquisition, build…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingReading Aloud -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Who Am I? – Character Description
Extends students' learning experience reading literature. Students will use this printable worksheet to describe in…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Learning at Home Reading and Writing Choice Board
If school isn't in session as normal, and you have students at home who need to stay focused on learning, don't fret!…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and Literature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Three Paragraph Main Idea and Details Chart
This graphic organizer will help your students identify the main idea and supporting facts in three paragraphs. It's…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Beginning, Middle, and End
Identify the sections of a story with this plot/story sequence graphic organizer. This printable is customizable.…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting -
WORKSHEETS
Helen Keller Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Helen Keller and answer reading comprehension questions.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionPhysical Impairments and Disabilities -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
An essential graphic organizer for all ELA classes! Students are asked to identify cause and effect of a story with…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Main Idea and Supporting Details Web
An essential tool for language arts classes! This graphic organizer will help students identify the main idea of a…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureMain Idea and Supporting Details -
WORKSHEETS
Reading Comprehension: The Moon
Enhance reading comprehension with an activity that is based on facts about the moon.Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLanguage Arts and WritingSocial Studies and History -
REFERENCE
Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…Subjects:ReadingLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Amelia to Zora Teacher Guide
Deepen students' understanding of the stories in Amelia to Zora, about 26 women who changed the world, from Amelia…Subjects:LiteratureTwentieth CenturySuffrage and Women's Rights
