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This Week in Fourth Grade
Week 12
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms and Antonyms
Ask your child to describe the room. Now, grab a thesaurus and look up synonyms for one of the adjectives that was used in the description. Did you and your child come up with some alternate ways to characterize the room?
Help students expand their vocabulary and diversify their writing by including synonyms and antonyms in your word study instruction. Scaffold how to use a thesaurus to find alternate word choices. And, dont forget to emphasize that writers must take context into consideration when choosing the "right" word.
Review: Synonyms and Antonyms
Worksheet
Review: Synonyms and Antonyms
Fourth and fifth graders will identify and use synonyms and antonyms in this engaging practice worksheet.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Shades of Meaning
Worksheet
Shades of Meaning
Hook your students with this vocabulary builder that encourages them to draw emojis as they explore synonyms and strengthen their emotional intelligence.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Synonyms for Happy
Worksheet
Synonyms for Happy
In this worksheet, children will draw from a word bank of synonyms for the adjective "happy" to complete 10 sentences.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Prime and Composite Numbers
Prime and Composite Numbers
Ask your child to describe a prime number. If they get stuck, remind them that prime numbers only have two factors, 1 and the number itself. Quiz each other on whether certain numbers are prime or composite.
Consider reviewing how to find the factors of a number before diving into the concept of prime and composite numbers. Then, select an activity that illustrates the fundamental difference between these two types of numbers!
Prime Numbers vs Composite Numbers
Worksheet
Prime Numbers vs Composite Numbers
Does your child know the difference between a prime number and a composite number? Help them learn the difference with this simple worksheet.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Which Numbers are Prime?
Worksheet
Which Numbers are Prime?
Learners practice identifying prime numbers in this mixed operations math worksheet.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Finding Prime Numbers
Worksheet
Finding Prime Numbers
What is a prime number? A number is prime when it is only divisible by 1 and itself. Help your little mathematician recognize prime numbers.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Main Ideas, Summaries, and Text Features
Reading Comprehension: Main Ideas, Summaries, and Text Features
Summarizing demonstrates an understanding of the main idea of a text, whether fiction or informational. Select activities where your child writes about both the main idea and supporting details, reinforcing the difference between a big idea and key details. Encourage them to gather information from both the text and the text features as they make sense of what they read.
Summarizing demonstrates an understanding of the main idea of a text, whether fiction or informational. Select activities where students write about both the main idea and supporting details, reinforcing the difference between a big idea and key details. Encourage them to gather information from both the text and the text features as they make sense of what they read.
Identifying the Main Idea & Details
Worksheet
Identifying the Main Idea & Details
As your students complete this reading comprehension exercise, they will learn about their lungs while practicing active reading skills.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Simple Summary Reading Log
Worksheet
Simple Summary Reading Log
Use this half-sheet graphic reading log to help students write simple summaries.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Reading Corner: Main Idea & Details Part 2
Worksheet
Reading Corner: Main Idea & Details Part 2
Reading a short passage is a great way to get kids thinking about the main idea and its supporting details.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Finding Evidence Through Research
Finding Evidence Through Research
When your child is writing an essay, model how to find information through a variety of resources, such online articles, books, or magazines. Encourage your young writer to use these resources to pull together strong evidence for their writing.
While your young essayists are learning to draft papers, encourage them to find their evidence and reasons by digging deep into their text. Certain essays require evidence from multiple sources, such as online materials, books, and magazines. Regardless of the type of writing your students are pursuing, make sure they include interesting facts and a strong viewpoint.
Introduction to Research: Grocery Store!
Worksheet
Introduction to Research: Grocery Store!
Where does the food in the grocery store come from? Get your student ready to investigate their local grocery store with this fun worksheet and activity.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Research Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Research Graphic Organizer
Encourage learners to engage in research by offering them this Research Graphic Organizer to help guide their explorations and record their findings.
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Persuasive Writing Guide
Worksheet
Persuasive Writing Guide
In this worksheet, students will use a topic and follow a structured outline to write their own persuasive paragraph.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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