ELAR 4.3
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--vocabulary. The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively. The student is expected to:
- (1) use print or digital resources to determine
meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation;
- (A) use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words;
- (B) determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and meter; and
- (C) identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones such as reign/rain.
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Synonym Word Match Cards
Match pairs of synonyms with a set of printable synonym flash cards.
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Valentine's Day Homophones Task Cards
Practice identifying and using different homophones with Valentine’s Day task cards!
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Decoding Strategy Poster Pack
Display different decoding strategies in the classroom with this printable poster pack.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies Anchor Charts
Provide young readers with concrete examples of reading strategies with a set of 18 ready-made reading anchor charts.
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I Have a Dream - Speech Analysis Activity
Review MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech text and explore the metaphors he used to convey his message through the accompanying questions.
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Prefix Dominoes
Identify new words that include common prefixes with 28 prefix and root word dominoes.
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Ruby Bridges – Comprehension Task
Review our profile on 6-year-old civil rights figure Ruby Bridges, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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International Women's Day Gender Ground Rules – Comic and Activity
A comic that shows an example of a gender stereotype.
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Black History Profile: Shirley Chisholm - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Congresswoman and first Black presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Black History Profile: Barack Obama - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on the first African American President of the United States, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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MLK Day Vocabulary Activity
Build dictionary and vocabulary skills by identifying the meanings of words related to Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Greta Thunberg – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Greta Thunberg.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Obiageli Ezekwesili – Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Nigerian social pioneer Obiageli Ezekwesili and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Quick Thinker Game for Kids Worksheet
A game where students list items for every letter of the alphabet.
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Innovative Inventors - Comprehension Worksheet
Meet famous Black History Month figures with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.
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Pollinators – Comprehension Task
An article and comprehension task about pollinators.
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Grade 4 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 2
A 72-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 4
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 3
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 2
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 1
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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'Everyone Belongs' Vocabulary Flip-book
Define and discuss vocabulary words associated with diversity and equality using this flip-book writing activity.
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Grade 4 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 1
A 70-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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What Does That Mean? Game
A board game where students identify the correct definition of multiple-meaning words.
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First But Not Last – Comprehension Task
An article about historic women paired with a comprehension task.
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Hopping Through Hoops Active Game
An active game that allows students to review vocabulary words for any content area.
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Splat! Active Game
An active game that allows students to test and build their vocabulary knowledge.
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Springtime Blooms – Comprehension Task
An article about springtime blooms and festivals paired with a comprehension task.
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MLK Day Crossword
Identify and write vocabulary words relating to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in our MLK crossword puzzle.
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Grade 4 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 4
A 66-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Grade 4 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 3
A 67-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Valentines Around the World – Comprehension Worksheet
Explore five global Valentine’s Day traditions with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.