We use the EL curriculum to guide our instruction. Below are some suggestions on how parents can best support their child:

1. Encourage them to read daily for at least 20 -30 minutes (yes on weekends too).

2. Don't assume they are always reading on their own- check in on them regularly regarding their reading!

3. Hold them accountable! Ask them questions, read a chapter with them at bedtime and see if they can summarize what is going on so far in the book. 

4. Make sure your child is choosing "Good Fit" books that are within their Lexile level. Lexile levels can be checked at This Link.

5. Take your child to the public library and encourage them to select from a variety of genres. Wake County Libraries has a great app called Libby in which your child can read or listen to books on their device.

Take a look at the 4th grade reading lists and websites below:

Good Reads 4th Grade List

Read Kiddo Read

Recommended Book Lists- Brightly

Reading List by Genre

4TH Grade EL MODULES:

Poetry Module 1

• Exploring types of Poetry

• Researching Poets

• Writing Literary Essays

Animal Defenses Module 2

• Reading Informational Text

• Researching Animal Defenses

• Writing Informative Essays

• Writing Narratives

The American Revolution Module 3

• Reading informational texts to build background knowledge

• Reading historical fiction play & analyzing characters' thoughts, words, and actions

• Text-based discussions

• Opinion writing

Responding to Inequality: Ratifying the 19th Amendment Module 4

• Reading fiction text

• Responding to inequalities: How Can We Make a Difference?