4th Grade Reading and Literature

Two Sides to Every Story: Writing From a Different Perspective

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Reading and Literature

Reading Aloud

Creative Writing

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Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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TV News Reporter Book Report

This reading extension activity is a fun take on a book report. Students will read a story, review the facts, and give…

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Journalism

Reading Instruction

Reading Comprehension

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Matilda by Roald Dahl Common Core Reading Guide

LESSON PLANS

Matilda Common Core Lesson Plans

Complete and comprehensive guide to teaching the classic Roald Dahl novel! This educator's guide for Matilda by Roald…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Children's Book

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You're the Author, You Write the Sequel

Encourage creative writing with this reading extension activity. Students will read a story, brainstorm what might…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Creative Writing

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The Main Event: Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details in Nonfiction

Use this reading extension activity to help students determine the difference between the main idea and supporting…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Writing

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BOOK GUIDES

The Soccer Fence Common Core Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide to The Soccer Fence: A story of friendship, hope, and apartheid in South Africa contains reading,…

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Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

Equality Struggles

Culture and Diversity

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LESSON PLANS

Penguin's Guide to Chapter Book Series: Common Core Lesson Ideas

Motivate students to read independently with chapter book series. You're sure to find ones they'll love in this…

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Children's Book

Literature

Reading and Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

Using Poetry in the Classroom: Lesson Starters for Poetry Collections

These poetry lesson starters showcase the variety of ways poetry can be used to reach a range of learners with different…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Poetry

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BOOK GUIDES

Arcady's Goal Common Core Teacher's Guide

Give students a glimpse of life as a child in Soviet Russia through literature. These discussion questions and…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

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The Graham Cracker Plot Common Core Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide features discussion questions, reading activities, and writing exercises to use with The Graham…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Language Arts and Writing

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Einstein the Class Hamster Common Core Guide & Worksheets

Explore the central ideas and themes in Einstein the Class Hamster through the classroom resources in this teacher's…

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Reading and Literature

Children's Book

Language Arts and Writing

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The Day the Crayons Quit Common Core Writing Guide

Teach students the art of persuasive writing with The Day the Crayons Quit. This guide to letter writing is aligned to…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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The Treasure Chest Series Curriculum Guide

Captivate reluctant readers and transport them to another time in history with the Treasure Chest series by Ann Hood.…

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Reading Comprehension

Children's Book

Fantasy Fiction

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BOOK GUIDES

Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words Discussion & Activity Guide

Learn about Marcel Marceau—the world's most famous mime—through discussion questions and activities for Monsieur…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Leave Your Sleep Teacher's Guide

Leave Your Sleep is a collection of classic children's poetry set to music by Natalie Merchant and illustrated by…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Children's Book

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Kid Pickers: How to Turn Junk into Treasure Teacher's Guide

Appeal to kids' love for treasure-hunting and their natural curiosity with classroom activities for Kid Pickers: How to…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Nonfiction Vocabulary Game

Use this interactive game with terms from a nonfiction text to engage students in learning new vocabulary. For the game,…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Mirror, Mirror: The Book of Reversible Verse Educator's Guide

Mirror, Mirror: The Book of Reversible Verse by Marilyn Singer and Josée Masse is more than a picture book! Read each…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Children's Book

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Lesson Plans

These lesson plans for Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume are aligned with the Common Core initiative.…

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Children's Book

Literature

Reading and Literature

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