Fourth Grade Reading Themes and Skills |
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| 4th Grade Anthology "Traditions" |
Theme 1: Journeys
Theme Concept- Travelers who learn about the world and about themselves
Theme 1 Selections and Comprehension Skills:
"Akiak" -Story Structure
"Grandfather's Journey" -Author's Viewpoint
"Titanic" -Text Organization
"By the Shores of Silver Lake" -Noting Details
Theme 2: American Stories
Theme Concept- The diversity, achievement, and spirit of the United States
Theme 2 Selections and Comprehension Skills:
"Tomas and the Library Lady" -Sequence of Events
"Tanya's Reunion" -Making Inferences
"Boss of the Plains" -Making Generalizations
"A Very Important Day" -Categorize and Classify
Theme 3: That's Amazing
Theme 4: Problem Solvers
Theme 5: Hereos
Theme 6: Nature-Friend and Foe
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| 4th Grade GT Anthology " Expeditions" |
Theme 1: Nature's Fury
Theme Concept-Nature is powerful, and people must cope with its challenges
Theme 1 Selections and Comprehension Skills:
"Earthquake Terror" -Sequence of Events
"Eye of the Storm" -Text Organization
"Volcanoes" -Categorize and Classify
Theme 2: Give It All You've Got
Theme Concept- Giving your best requires both determination and risk
Theme 2 Selections and Comprehension Skills:
"Michelle Kwan:Heart of a Champion"-Fact and Opinion
"La Bamba" -Story Structure
"The Fear Place" -Predicting Outcomes
"Mae Jamison: Space Scientist" -Topic/Main Idea and Supporting Details
Theme 3: NOT STUDIED
Theme 4: Person to Person
Theme 5: One Land, Many Trails
Theme 6: Animal Encounters |
