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Reading - Literature Skills 4

Teaching fourth grade literature skills? You've hit the jackpot! Kids learn to answer questions; summarize & find a theme; describe characters, settings & events; discriminate between poetry, prose & drama; identify point of view; analyze media; and compare folktales.

Compare & Contrast 2 Stories - 10 Paired Passages - 4th & 5th Grade Folktales

By Brenda Kovich

Compare and contrast literature with ten paired passages. This set emphasizes identification and use of story elements to construct responses. Students read two folktales, organize elements in tables, transfer them to Venn diagrams, and explain in

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

$6.50

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Identifying Theme with Short Stories: 12 Reading Passages - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Twelve short reading passages give kids plenty of practice identifying theme. Third, fourth, or fifth grade students respond with connected details, story arcs, quick response, or multiple choice. Open the preview to take a closer look.Twelve fables

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2

$5.00

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Author’s Point of View Unit – CCSS RL.4.6 Bundle for Fourth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach point of view like a pro! A complete unit provides a slideshow, worksheets, and assessment for identifying first and third person perspectives. Activities were specially created for fourth grade students. Open the previews to take a closer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.6, RL.5.6

$10.00

$8.00

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Summarizing Fiction PowerPoint - Summary Mini Lessons for 3rd and 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach summarizing fiction like a pro! PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations offer modeling and practice. Using story elements, third and fourth grade kids learn how to write an effective summary for literature. Two stories, organizers, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2

$5.00

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Summarizing Fiction Stories - Literature Unit for Third & Fourth Grade Students

By Brenda Kovich

Reach each you teach with this differentiated summarizing fiction unit. The literature bundle has everything you need for direct instruction, guided and independent practice, and assessment of summaries.Open the previews to take a closer look.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2

$10.00

$8.00

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CCSS RL.4.3 Reading Passages & Organizers - Describe Character, Setting, Event

By Brenda Kovich

Master CCSS RL.4.3 with differentiated activities! Four reading passages (from Kipling’s Just So Stories) and graphic organizers provide plenty of practice describing characters, settings, and events. Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3

$12.00

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Describe a Character, Setting, or Event - Fourth Grade Literature Unit - RL.4.3

By Brenda Kovich

Confidently teach fourth grade students to describe a character, setting, or event in depth. This literature unit thoroughly addresses CCSS RL.4.3 with four differentiated reading passages, a slideshow to model the skills, graphic organizers,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.3

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The Wind in the Willows Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions

By Brenda Kovich

Six differentiated texts provide powerful practice in answering comprehension questions. Together, the fiction reading passages tell the entire first chapter of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. First, students find evidence in the text.

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1

$5.00

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Determine a Theme of a Story and Summarize: Teaching CCSS RL.4.2 in Fourth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teaching RL.4.2? Do it in a way that makes sense. First, introduce story elements. Second, teach kids to summarize. Third, help them determine the central message, or theme, and support it with details from the text. This three-step approach moves

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.2

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Media and Text Bundle – CCSS RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.5.7

By Brenda Kovich

Encourage kids to explore connections between text and media. This bundle includes an introductory slideshow, two practice activities, and a ten-chapter story with illustrations to match. It’s a great way to address CCSS RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.5.7, and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.5.7

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Describe a Character Trait – Differentiated Passage and Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Identify and describe character traits with differentiated two-page passages and graphic organizers. After reading “How the Camel Got His Hump,” kids organize two, three, or four pieces of textual evidence on leveled templates. They pinpoint a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.3

$4.00

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My Father's Dragon - Complete Novel - Matching Text with Images Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Grab this complete printable version of My Father’s Dragon! Illustrations have been placed at the end of each chapter and numbered. Students highlight relevant sentences that match each visual presentation. What a great way to explore text-media

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.4.10, RL.5.7

$5.00

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Describe a Setting – Differentiated Reading Passage and Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Teach kids to describe a setting with a differentiated passage and graphic organizers. After reading “How the Leopard Got His Spots,” kids identify time and place that the story took place. Then they consider how the setting affected the characters,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.3

$4.00

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Describe an Event – Differentiated Reading Passage and Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Teach kids to describe an event with a differentiated passage and graphic organizers. After reading “The Beginning of the Armadillo,” they list important parts of the story. Then they write a summary. Open the preview to take a closer look.First,

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3

$4.00

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Text and Media: How Illustrations Contribute to a Story - "The Queen of Hearts"

By Brenda Kovich

What are media? A PowerPoint presentation defines the term and provides examples. Then kids consider how four different illustrations contribute to the story. In two practice activities, students analyze visual presentations and match pictures with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.7, RL.4.7, RL.5.7

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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