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This Week in Fourth Grade
Week 34
Adjectives and Descriptive Details
Adjectives and Descriptive Details
Once your fourth grader knows how to edit and revise their writing, remind them to elevate it — and more effectively maintain reader engagement — with a variety of specific and descriptive adjectives. Try to select a writing activity where your child can use unfamiliar adjectives in the correct context. Write a silly sentence and ask your child to cross out the adjective you used and replace it with their own. Ask your child why some adjectives may be more effective than others.
Once fourth graders know how to edit and revise their writing, remind them to elevate it — and more effectively maintain reader engagement — with a variety of specific and descriptive adjectives. Try to select a writing activity where students can use unfamiliar adjectives in the correct context. Write a silly sentence on the board and ask your students to cross out the adjective you used and replace it with their own. Have your students share their responses with a partner, then come together as a class to discuss why some adjectives may be more effective than others.
Strong Adjectives
Worksheet
Strong Adjectives
In this fun grammar sheet your child will build his vocabulary thinking of more interesting adjectives to replace the simpler ones.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
"A" is for Adjective!
Worksheet
"A" is for Adjective!
Have fun with grammar and decode these scrambled adjectives, all starting with the letter A! This is a great way to work vocabulary and spelling skills.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Awesome Adjectives
Worksheet
Awesome Adjectives
In this worksheet, learners will refer to an adjective word bank of synonyms for "good" to take six sentences to the next level.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Decimals
Decimals
As you practice subtracting decimals, remind students of key steps: line up the digits in each place value, move the decimal down to the answer, and perform the subtraction calculations they are familiar with. Decimals are a great opportunity to practice real-world math. Have your child jot down a dollar amount on a piece of paper and then come up with a list of items and activities. How much money would they have left after paying for these? Ask your child to imagine how they might choose to spend the change.
As you practice subtracting decimals, remind students of key steps: line up the digits in each place value, move the decimal down to the answer, and perform the subtraction calculations they are familiar with. Decimals are a great opportunity to practice real-world math. Have kids jot down a dollar amount on a piece of paper and then come up with a list of items and activities. How much money would they have left after paying for these? Invite them to discuss with a partner how they might choose to spend the change.
Number Puzzle
Worksheet
Number Puzzle
Can you put a series of numbers in order? How about if some are decimals and some are fractions? If you can, you can decode this number puzzle.
4th grade
Worksheet
Decimals: Compare and Round #1
Worksheet
Decimals: Compare and Round #1
Children practice comparing and rounding sets of decimals in this math worksheet.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Decimals: Compare and Round #2
Worksheet
Decimals: Compare and Round #2
Children practice comparing and rounding sets of decimals in this math worksheet.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Reading for Research
Reading for Research
Dive into nonfiction — and get inspired — with topics ranging from the California Gold Rush to Marie Curie. Use these resources to introduce your child to the fundamentals of reading and research, then assess whether they need additional support in gleaning important facts and main ideas to use in their writing. These reading comprehension skills are vital to a successful research project!
Dive into nonfiction — and get inspired — with topics ranging from the California Gold Rush to Marie Curie. Use these resources to introduce your class to the fundamentals of reading and research, then assess whether they need additional support in gleaning important facts and main ideas to use in their writing. These reading comprehension skills are vital to a successful research project!
Gold Myths
Worksheet
Gold Myths
Learn some historical myths about gold with this worksheet, touching on the California Gold Rush, King Midas and Jason and the Argonauts.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Women in History: Marie Curie
Worksheet
Women in History: Marie Curie
Marie Curie was a great scientist, and the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize. Learn about this brilliant woman with this history worksheet.
4th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Transcontinental Railroad History
Worksheet
Transcontinental Railroad History
History buffs and railroad enthusiasts alike will enjoy learning about the Transcontinental Railroad with this Wild West worksheet!
4th grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Research Writing
Research Writing
Prepare your child to write research papers by honing their reading, writing, and investigation skills! Whether your fourth grader chooses to create a travel brochure or to write a brief report on an animal that lives in Africa, the activities here are an opportunity to practice key skills. Set clear goals and make ample time for feedback. For a project-based approach, ask your child to select and research a person who has had a positive impact on their country. Have them create a foldable display in the shape of that person (using a printout of their face) and an accompanying piece of research writing.
Prepare your class to write research papers by honing their reading, writing, and investigation skills! Whether your fourth graders choose to create a travel brochure or to write a brief report on an animal that lives in Africa, the activities here are an opportunity to practice key skills. Set clear goals and make ample time for feedback. For a project-based approach, ask students to select and research a person who has had a positive impact on their country. Have them create a foldable display in the shape of that person (using a printout of their face) and an accompanying piece of research writing.
Steps to Writing a Research Paper
Worksheet
Steps to Writing a Research Paper
Visualize the steps to writing a research paper with this essential guide!
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Make a Travel Brochure for Any City
Worksheet
Make a Travel Brochure for Any City
Encourage students to turn their travels into educational experiences. This activity asks students to research a city of their choice, pull together interesting facts about that city, and create their own travel brochure.
5th grade
Worksheet
Jane Goodall Biography
Worksheet
Jane Goodall Biography
Jane Goodall has devoted her life to studying animals in the wild. This worksheet should spark an interest in research and recording in kids who love animals.
4th grade
Science
Worksheet
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