Building the stamina and skills to read challenging fiction, nonfiction, and other materials is fundamental in 4th grade!

  A sample of  what students work on in 4th Grade:

• Describing the basic elements of stories — such as characters, events, and settings — by drawing on specific details in the text.

• Paying close attention to key features of informational books and articles: these include understanding the  main and supporting ideas; being able to compare and contrast information;      

• Comparing ideas, characters, events, and settings in stories and myths from different cultures

•  Writing summaries or opinions about topics supported with a set of well-organized facts, details, and examples

•  Independently conducting short research projects on different aspects of a topic using evidence from books and online resources.

•  Paraphrasing and responding to information presented in discussions, such as comparing and contrasting  ideas and  evidence that speakers use to support particular points   

• Reporting orally on a topic or telling a story with facts and details Writing complete sentences with correct capitalization and spelling.