Weekly Boost
This Week in Fourth Grade
Week 37
Pronouns
Pronouns
Boost your child's understanding of the different types of pronouns and their function in sentences with this set of resources. Make sure to go over the meanings of the words "indefinite," "possessive," and "relative" when teaching pronouns so that each type of pronoun makes more sense. When you notice that a particular pronoun, such as "whomever," is tricky for your child, spend some time comparing sentences where this pronoun is used correctly and incorrectly.
This set of resources gives your students practice boosting their understanding of the different types of pronouns and their function in sentences. Pronoun agreement can be challenging for even native English speakers, but this is especially difficult for English learners. Make sure to go over the meanings of the words "indefinite," "possessive," and "relative" when teaching pronouns so that each type of pronoun makes more sense. When you notice that a particular pronoun, such as "whomever," is tricky for a student, spend some time comparing sentences where this pronoun is used correctly and incorrectly.
Pronoun Agreement #1
Worksheet
Pronoun Agreement #1
In this worksheet, children will learn how to spot a pronoun and a noun, and how to ensure that they agree.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Pronoun Agreement #2
Worksheet
Pronoun Agreement #2
In this worksheet, children will learn how to spot a pronoun and a noun, and how to ensure that they agree.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
All Kinds of Pronouns: Practice
Worksheet
All Kinds of Pronouns: Practice
Identifying pronouns can help writers understand the way English words work together.
5th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Geometry: Finding the Area
Geometry: Finding the Area
It is time to take the geometry concept of area to the next level! These worksheets teach your child to find the area of more complex 2-D shapes, such as octagons and compound shapes. Bring this concept to life by asking your child to find the area of your house or a section of your house. It is the perfect real-life application of finding the area of a compound shape!
It is time to take the geometry concept of area to the next level! These worksheets teach students to find the area of more complex 2-D shapes, such as octagons and compound shapes. Bring this concept to life by asking your students to find the area of their house or a section of their house. It is the perfect real-life application of finding the area of a compound shape!
Calculating the Area of a Hexagon
Worksheet
Calculating the Area of a Hexagon
In this fourth grade geometry worksheet, your child will learn how to calculate the area of a hexagon by breaking it down into rectangles and triangles first.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Calculating the Area of a Pentagon
Worksheet
Calculating the Area of a Pentagon
In this fourth grade geometry worksheet, your child will learn how to calculate the area of a pentagon by breaking it down into rectangles and triangles first.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Calculating the Area of an Octagon
Worksheet
Calculating the Area of an Octagon
In this fourth grade geometry worksheet, your child will learn how to calculate the area of an octagon by breaking it down into simpler shapes first.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Drama and Scripts
Drama and Scripts
Drama and poetry can open up a literary world of excitement for your child. This collection of activities ranges from the classic Reader's Theater to discovering rhythm in poetry to understanding a screenplay. Integrate visual arts by having your child interpret the text and create an illustration to go with it. Exposing your child to a variety of poetry and drama can enrich their vocabulary tremendously.
Drama and poetry can open up a literary world of excitement for many students. This collection of activities ranges from classic Reader's Theater to discovering rhythm in poetry to understanding a screenplay. At this point in the year, many schools are in the throes of state testing. Reading fun literary genres like drama, scripts, and poetry can help ease students' stress. Exposing students to a variety of poetry and drama can enrich students' vocabulary tremendously. To help struggling students, be sure to pre-teach any challenging words before you read the text. Integrate visual arts by having students interpret the text and create an illustration to go with it.
Reader's Theater: Casey at the Bat
Worksheet
Reader's Theater: Casey at the Bat
Get caught up in the drama of "Casey at the Bat" with this reader's theater script.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Alliteration in Poetry
Worksheet
Alliteration in Poetry
Explore alliteration in poetry by sniffing out repeated sounds in a favorite springtime poem: Casey at the Bat.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Rhythm in Poetry
Worksheet
Rhythm in Poetry
Find out more about the role of rhythm in poetry with this worksheet that uses "Casey at the Bat" for practice.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Writing Haikus
Writing Haikus
This week is all about haikus! Haikus are a great introduction to the art of writing poems because they are short, simple, and do not have to rhyme. Challenge your child to write haikus about the successes and struggles of fourth grade.
This week is all about haikus! Haikus are a terrific way to get students into the art of writing poems because they are short, simple, and do not have to rhyme. Students are often self conscious about writing and sharing poetry, so initially keep the topics neutral, such as weather or nature. Once they are more comfortable, challenge them to write haikus about the successes and struggles of fourth grade. Host a haiku poetry slam in your classroom, in which students perform their favorite haikus, and invite other classrooms to be the audience.
Haiku Poetry
Worksheet
Haiku Poetry
Budding writers can find their inner zen and build creative writing skills by practicing some haiku poetry.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Nature Haiku
Worksheet
Nature Haiku
Haiku poetry is great for capturing the idea of nature, and this worksheet helps your young poet make the connection.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
How to Haiku
Worksheet
How to Haiku
Do you know how to haiku? This haiku worksheet gives your budding poet practice with counting syllables and noticing the role of rhythm in poetry.
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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