Other editions of book Reading Informational Text, Grade 4

Provide your fourth grade students with rigorous reading comprehension practice! Close reading, academic vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities support Common Core learning paths.The informational texts cover grade-level content-area topics and a range of nonfiction text structures, such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and time order.Each of the 10 units presents a grade-appropriate nonfiction article and supporting activities that are easy to scaffold, including the following:-dictionary page with content and academic vocabulary-close reading activity-reading comprehension activity-vocabulary activity-text structure activityThe unit culminates in a text-based writing assignment that can be used as an informal assessment.Additional teacher support includes:-Common Core State Standards correlations provided for every unit for easy reference-Downloadable home school connection activities and projects to extend learning at home.-Guided reading level to help identify appropriate texts for studentsThe informational texts and structures cover:Science Articles-Getting to Know Snakes Text Structure: Question and Answer-Weather and the Scientists Who Study ItText Structure: Main Idea and Details-From Power Plant to Light BulbText Structure: Time OrderGeography Article-The Mystery of the Matching Continents Text Structure: Cause and EffectSocial Studies Articles-Being an Active CitizenText Structure: Main Idea and Details-How Countries Create Their EconomiesText Structure: Compare and ContrastBiography Articles-Julia Morgan: Architect and Trailblazer Text Structure: Time Order-Roald Dahl: Master StorytellerText Structure: Time OrderHow-to Articles-How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy Text Structure: Cause and Effect-How to Make Snacks More Healthful Text Structure: Compare and Contrast