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This Week in Fourth Grade
Week 8
Homophones
Homophones
Choose a set of homophones, or words that sound the same but have different meanings, and ask a child to use each word in a sentence. This is a great way to see if they truly understand the meaning of these tricky words!
As students acquire new vocabulary, they can benefit from a variety of activities that reinforce word meaning. For example, assign an activity where kids choose the correct homophone based on context clues. Through this type of exercise, fourth graders will practice spelling words that sound the same but have different meanings.
Let's Practice Homophones
Interactive Worksheet
Let's Practice Homophones
In this fill-in-the-blank grammar worksheet, children will look at pairs of homophones, then select the correct one for each sentence.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Interactive Worksheet
Homophones: Sail for Sale
Worksheet
Homophones: Sail for Sale
Learning homophones helps kids build vocabulary, comprehension, and spelling skills. Our homophones worksheet helps kids learn words like "sail" and "sale."
2nd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
There and They're and Their, Oh My!
Lesson plan
There and They're and Their, Oh My!
Mix-ups of "there," "they're," and "their" happen way too often. There is no better time than now to help your students get their homophones down. They're sure to have fun with this interactive English lesson!
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Lesson plan
Multiplication
Multiplication
Make sure your young mathematician doesn't get bogged down when tackling math problems. Pausing to think about which problem-solving strategy to choose will allow them to apply critical-thinking skills when solving a challenging question.
It's important for children to be flexible thinkers as they unpack different math problems. Instead of just following a procedure, teach students to stop and think about what the question is asking and how they might solve the problem. Give young mathematicians practice drawing and writing number sentences when solving problems.
Finding Factors
Worksheet
Finding Factors
With this worksheet, your child will be learning about factors, and they'll be getting multiplication practice as they go.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Multiplication Problem Solving Strategies
Worksheet
Multiplication Problem Solving Strategies
Students tackle a multiplication problem as they read for important information, choose a problem-solving strategy, and label their final answer.
4th grade
Math
Worksheet
Classroom Math: Multiplication Word Problems
Interactive Worksheet
Classroom Math: Multiplication Word Problems
Your fourth grader will be challenged to complete five word problems using multiplication with two-digit numbers.
4th grade
Math
Interactive Worksheet
Text Features and Structures
Text Features and Structures
Your child should be familiar with text features, such as glossaries and captions, but may have less experience with text structures. Help them classify the type of nonfiction text they're reading. Does the text have a compare/contrast, informational, or cause and effect structure? Understanding text structures aids in reading comprehension.
Fourth graders should be familiar with text features, such as glossaries and captions, but may have less experience with text structures. Help students classify the type of nonfiction text they're reading. Does the text have a compare/contrast, informational, or cause and effect structure? Understanding text structures aids in reading comprehension.
Understanding Cause and Effect: The Life of Anne Frank
Worksheet
Understanding Cause and Effect: The Life of Anne Frank
In this worksheet, students will read about Anne Frank, then complete a chart identifying cause and effect.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Structures #2: Cause and Effect
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Structures #2: Cause and Effect
In this worksheet, children will learn to identify signal words and visuals that writers use when describing cause and effect.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Structures #1: Compare and Contrast
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Structures #1: Compare and Contrast
In this worksheet, children will learn to identify signal words and visuals that writers use when comparing and contrasting.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Intro to Persuasive Writing
Intro to Persuasive Writing
Get kids thinking about the act of persuasion! Ask them to share their opinion about a topic they care about. Then, take this a step further and ask them how they'd persuade someone else to feel similarly.
Fourth graders often enjoy writing persuasive writing pieces! Select an activity that will give students the chance to choose and defend their opinion on a certain topic.
How to Write Your Own Persuasive Paragraph
Worksheet
How to Write Your Own Persuasive Paragraph
Young writers practice crafting thoughtful, compelling paragraphs with this persuasive writing worksheet.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Changes in the Classroom
Worksheet
Changes in the Classroom
Practice opinion writing using a real life situation with this prompt that focuses on changes in the classroom.
4th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Opinion Writing: A Persuasion for the Persuasive
Worksheet
Opinion Writing: A Persuasion for the Persuasive
Children tap into their natural abilities in this worksheet that invites them to make a persuasive written argument!
3rd grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
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