4th Grade

Reading Unit

"Fourth graders are ready to delve into complex texts. In Unit 1 children study the complexity of characters and themes. Unit 2 invites students to form research teams to investigate topics about extreme weather. In Unit 3, kids explore history while developing their skills in cross-text synthesis, close reading, and evaluating multiple points of view. Finally, in the fourth unit students join historical fiction clubs."

Writing Unit

"Fourth graders are on the verge of writing more academic texts. They begin the year writing realistic fiction and learn to develop rich characters and stories. The units then bring students step-by-step toward increasing proficiency with these genres: thesis-driven persuasive essays in unit 2, historical research reports in unit 3, and writing about fiction in literary essays in the final unit."

Units of Study for Teaching Reading

Complete Reading Bundle (Kit + Mentor Texts)

Units of Study for Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing

Complete Writing Bundle (Kit + Mentor Texts)

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