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Storm Runners by Roland Smith is a high interest novel for students, including reluctant readers. (Once they are hooked, they can continue reading books 2 and 3!) It is an excellent companion to a science unit on hurricanes or other natural disasters. This unit includes 29 pages of resources including vocabulary cards, multiple choice comprehension questions, and discussion questions. Enjoy!

Stranded is the first book in a series by Jeff Probst (host of the famous television show, Survivor!). This fast-paced, high interest novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats while they learn about the importance of family, friendship, and teamwork. Once they finish it, they can continue the excitement with books 2 and 3! This unit contains 20 pages of resources including vocabulary cards, comprehension questions, and discussion questions. It is perfect for use in literature circles o

Sasquatch is a fast paced read that follows a young boy as he discovers his father's belief in the Sasquatch. In order to keep the creatures from harm, Dylan and his father join an expedition to find proof that the Sasquatch exist while dodging an impending volcanic eruption! Readers will be touched by the adventure of the story as well as the relationship between Dylan and his father. This unit includes vocabulary, comprehension quizzes, and discussion questions.

50 slides that cover the differences between the elements of prose, drama, and poetry. The presentation also includes explanation of the following types of figurative language and poetry: simile metaphor hyperbole personification alliteration onomatopoeia idiom acrostic cinquain diamante haiku limerick quatrain couplet free verse All of the poems used as examples are my own original works which you are welcome to use for personal classroom instruction. Enjoy! Over 30 pages of supplement materi

Over 30 pages of supplements for my 4th grade Prose, Drama, and Poetry PowerPoint located here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Prose-Drama-Poetry-Powerpoint-Common-Core-Aligned-1031164 The supplements include a list of helpful poetry websites, guided notes, quizzes, answer keys, and a poetry booklet project with rubric.

Faith, Hope, and Ivy June is a fantastic novel about two young girls that become friends despite their very different backgrounds. Many lessons can be learned about stereotypes and the treatment of others through reading this book. This unit includes 48 vocabulary cards, 29 short answer questions, and 4 essay topics to assist your students in studying and understanding this text. I chose to create this unit with short answer questions rather than multiple choice because this novel particularly

Eight Keys is a fantastic novel about a young girl learning lessons about friendship, family, and self-discovery. This unit is Common Core aligned and contains vocabulary cards, comprehension questions, discussion/essay questions, and answer keys. Enjoy!

This novel is witty, fun, and fabulous! It includes a lot of scientific information, so it would be great to use with a science unit. Reluctant readers, boys, girls...everyone in your class will enjoy it!

12 cards containing adaptation examples can be sorted into the categories of protection, reproduction, or to acquire food or water. This fun activity will help your students gain an understanding of what adaptations are as well as the purpose for specific adaptations. The included rubric allows for student self-assessment, cooperative learning assessment, and also includes a section in which students can provide the teacher with feedback about the activity. This activity aligns with the curre

This presentation contains 38 slides designed as an introduction or review for the 4th grade common core reading literature standards. It discusses the following topics: -why read? -what do good readers do? -literature genres and their elements -character traits -setting -theme -point of view -sequence of events -author's purpose -summarizing -determining meaning of vocabulary, figurative language, and allusion Supplement materials including guided notes, graphic organizers, quizzes, and a genr

This document contains a poster, flash cards, and a crossword puzzle to assist you in teaching your students about allusion using Greek Mythology (CCSS Standard RL.4.4). This is also a great supplement for a unit on figurative language! Back ground information and allusions are included for the following characters: Zeus Rhea Poseidon Kronos Hestia Hermes Hera Hephaestus Hades Dionysus Demeter Athena Artemis Ares Apollo Aphrodite

This is a fun activity for reviewing or checking understanding of the parts of speech! I have used this in my classroom, and the kids loved it! The document contains 5 cards intended to be used as category headings (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives). There are 30 word cards at a 4th grade vocabulary level to be sorted. An answer key has been provided.

The Dog Rules by Coco La Rue is a hysterical novel about family pet rivalry. Your students will enjoy it immensely! (It is also available in Spanish for ELL students.) This unit is aligned with 4th grade common core ELA standards and is designed to assist in instructing students on the topics of: -precise words and phrases -character traits -figurative language (including alliteration, allusion, idioms, and metaphors) It also includes an independent character trait poster activity with a rubri

This presentation is designed as an introduction or review of the 4th grade common core standards for reading informational or non-fiction text. Topics discussed include: Non-fiction genres and their elements Non-fiction text features and their uses Non-fiction text structures (cause/effect, compare/contrast, problem/solution, and chronology) Supplement materials for this presentation including guided notes, graphic organizers, quizzes, and answer keys are available for purchase here: http://ww

This game contains 16 vocabulary cards for the organs and functions of the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems. Students can use these cards to play a review game individually, with a partner, in a small group, or as a class! Great for centers! Includes a fill-in-the-blank quiz assessment! Graphics by The 3am Teacher http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-3am-Teacher

43 pages designed to supplement my Reading Literature with Common Core powerpoint for 4th grade available here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Literature-with-Common-Core-4th-Grade-powerpoint-1120850 This supplement includes guided notes, graphic organizers, quizzes, answer keys, and a genre bingo activity aligned with the following topics that are discussed in the powerpoint (powerpoint is available as a separate purchase at the above link): -why read? -what do good readers

28 pages of supplement materials designed to support my 4th grade Reading Non-Fiction with Common Core PowerPoint that is available here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Non-Fiction-with-Common-Core-4th-Grade-Power-Point-1136938 The supplements include guided notes, graphic organizers, quizzes, and answer keys on the following topics: Non-fiction Text Genres and their elements Non-fiction Text Features and their uses Non-Fiction Text Structures (cause/effect, compare/contrast

Looking for a fun way to get your students working with their spelling words? This board allows for student choice as well as creativity! Copy this as a two-sided document, and let the word work begin! Aligned with Common Core standards L.3.2, L.4.2, and L.5.2 Graphics provided by Campellette: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Campbellette