Nonfiction & Fiction Paired Texts (Gr. 4) Toys

Nonfiction & Fiction Paired Texts (Gr. 4) ToysPromote student engagement and improve comprehension skills by teaching students to make connections between fiction and nonfiction texts. This resource provides high interest passages, multiple choice questions, and short answer activities designed to meet the rigor of todays standards. Each assessment motivates students to look for textual evidence when answering questions. All units include writing activities linked to higher order thinking and

or homework assignments

and Problem Solving

Transform the reading of a great novel into a journey of discovery

Teachers are also given strategies for how to teach academic vocabulary

• Timed practice pages for addition

Interactive activities and “cut and paste” worksheets help students develop literacy skills related to physical science

and shapes

and many activities offer multiple ways to find solutions

they are combining letters and their sounds to form words

and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events

Teaching about growth mindset and the science behind it has helped countless students to grasp the idea that they can achieve their goals

The writing ideas are designed to incorporate the skills necessary for excellent writing as well as help assess a student’s ability to respond to a written prompt