4th Grade Reading Thematic Unit Plans
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
By April S Bash
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit
A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).
This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :
52 Pages Total Include:
1. Table of Contents
2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
3. continued
4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions
5. continued
6. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
7. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order
8. *** Sequencing answers
9. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
10. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character (NEW 2023)
11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet
12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….
14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)
16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last
17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas
18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration
19. Cause & Effect : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks
20. Writing Prompt : with shaped lined paper ...
21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Little Gopher Vs. Warriors
22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book!
23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
24. Interactive Journal Entry : 3 topics of discussion from the book, to fit inside your Comp Book
25. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
26. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition
27. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet
28. Vocabulary Words : Fill-in-the-blank using the 10-Word Box (NEW 2023)
29. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet
30. 20-Word Search page
31. 10 Word Scramble page
32. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
33. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
34. ABC Order : 20 words from the book
35. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet
36. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables
37. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet
38. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words
39. Design & Detail illustrating page
40. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate (NEW 2023)
41. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos (NEW 2023)
42. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right (NEW 2023)
43. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph (NEW 2023)
44. Acrostic Poem : LEGEND
45. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From PAINTBRUSH (NEW 2023)
46. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet
47. Math : 12 simple addition problems (NEW 2023)
48. * * * Math : answer sheet
49. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems (NEW 2023)
50. * * * Math : answer sheet
51. Label a FLOWER : 4 simple labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.
52. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like
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St. Patrick's Day Story Starters
By Beth Hammett
Ten four-leaf clovers with St. Patrick's Day vocabulary for individual, small or whole group creative writings. Hand one to each student/group and have students use the vocabulary to build creative writings or timed assessment writings. Great for incorporating St. Patrick's Day terminology into lesson plans.
Theme Anchor Chart | Theme Anchor Chart Printable | Editable PPT Included
By Sean Alexander Dennison
Help your students master the concept of theme with our comprehensive "Theme Anchor Chart" resource! This set includes a ready-to-print anchor chart and an editable PowerPoint version, designed to make understanding and identifying themes in literature easy and engaging. Perfect for classroom walls or bulletin boards, this resource serves as a visual and interactive tool for teaching students about themes.
Product Highlights:
- Comprehensive Theme Anchor Chart: The printable anchor chart includes a clear definition of what a theme is, how to identify the theme in a story, and examples of the most common types of themes. It’s an all-in-one resource that simplifies a complex concept for young learners.
- Cute Drawing Images: Features charming illustrations that represent common themes such as friendship, bravery, kindness, perseverance, and more, making the chart visually appealing and relatable for students.
- Editable PowerPoint Included: The included PowerPoint version allows you to customize the anchor chart to fit your specific classroom needs. Add your own themes, definitions, or examples to tailor the chart to your curriculum.
- Interactive Learning Tool: The anchor chart encourages students to actively engage with the concept of theme, making it easier for them to apply this knowledge to their reading and writing activities.
- Perfect for All Grade Levels: Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, or high school students, this resource is adaptable and valuable for any grade level focusing on literary analysis.
Why This Resource Is Essential:
- Clarifies a Key Concept: Provides a clear and accessible explanation of what a theme is and how to identify it, helping students grasp this important literary element.
- Supports Visual Learners: The combination of text and cute drawings makes the concept of theme more accessible and memorable for visual learners.
- Versatile and Customizable: The editable PowerPoint version allows for flexibility, letting you adapt the chart to different texts, themes, and student needs.
- Enhances Reading Comprehension: Helps students develop a deeper understanding of the stories they read by identifying and analyzing the underlying themes.
- Classroom-Friendly: The printable chart is perfect for displaying on classroom walls or bulletin boards, providing students with a constant visual reminder of what they’ve learned.
Ideal For:
- Teachers looking to reinforce the concept of theme in literature.
- Educators seeking a visual and interactive tool to support literary analysis.
- Classrooms that value clear, accessible anchor charts to aid in student understanding.
- Parents and caregivers who want to support their child’s reading comprehension at home.
- Schools aiming to provide consistent and thorough literary education across grade levels.
How to Use:
- Print and Display: Print the anchor chart and display it in your classroom as a reference tool for students during reading and writing activities.
- Customize with PowerPoint: Use the editable PowerPoint version to add specific themes or examples that align with your current lessons or texts.
- Incorporate into Lessons: Refer to the anchor chart during lessons on theme, encouraging students to use it as a guide when analyzing texts.
- Student Interaction: Have students use the anchor chart as a reference when identifying themes in their independent or group reading assignments.
Enhance your students’ understanding of theme with our "Theme Anchor Chart | Theme Anchor Chart Printable | Editable PPT Included"! This versatile resource provides everything you need to teach and reinforce the concept of theme, making it an invaluable addition to your classroom literacy toolkit.
The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game comprehension questions product is useful for students that read the book. The questions are placed in order with the book. Students can answer these questions as the book is read or after they have finished reading the book or listening to the book. While reading this book and answering these questions, students will learn about blaming siblings/friends for something they didn't do, how they felt if they were blamed for something they didn't do before, feeling discouraged or miserable, the expression - peeling back the layers of an onion and what it means, sequencing events, solving problems instead of blaming, steps that can be followed to solve problems and working together to solve a problems. Students can answer these short answer questions, yes/no questions, multiple choice questions, fill in the blank questions, and vocabulary/picture labeling questions as the book is read to them, as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and examples of the words used in sentences are presented. Students have the opportunity to use those words in sentences as well.
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The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Science Read Aloud Book Study Companion
By April S Bash
The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Fun Activities, based on the book (book not included). Reading Level 4.3.
This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:
47 Pages Total Include:
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
3. * * continued
4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions ,
5. * * continued
6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
7. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
8. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions
9. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet
10. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ………...
11. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
12. Word Search page (20 words)
13. Word Scramble page (10 words)
14. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
15. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
16. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
17. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)
18. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last
19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas
20. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration
21. Design & Detail illustrating page …..
22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
23. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations
24. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
25. * * * Sequencing answers
26. Cause & Effect : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks
27. ABC Order : 20 words from the book
28. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet
29. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables
30. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet
31. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book!
32. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words
33. Writing Prompt : with tornado- shaped lined paper :…..
34. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: tornado vs hurricane
35. 10 Science Comprehension Questions from science-specific blurbs in the story
36. continued
37. 10 Multiple Choice Science Comprehension Questions
38. continued
39. * * * Science Comprehension : Answer Sheet (corresponds with both sets)
40. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate
41. Follow the instructions : coloring, division / multiplication using photos
42. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph
43. Acrostic Poem : STORMS
44. Math : 12 simple addition problems
45. * * * Math : answer sheet
46. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
47. * * * Math : answer sheet
**See my other Science / Magic School Bus packets here: Teaching Inclusion Science Packets
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The Velveteen Rabbit Reading Quiz Test & Story Scene Sequencing
By April S Bash
The Velveteen Rabbit Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!
Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Margery Williams. (Book NOT included.)
8 Pages Total Include:
10 Comprehension short-answer questions
10 Multiple Choice Questions
* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)
Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations
* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
* * * Sequencing answers
This comprehension packet was created using the Scholastic Abridged Book version.
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The Velveteen Rabbit Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension
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Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Reading Quiz Test & Story Scene Sequencing
By April S Bash
The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!
Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book. (Book NOT included.)
8 Pages Total Include:
10 Comprehension short-answer questions
10 Multiple Choice Questions
* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)
Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)
* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
* * * Sequencing answers
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Or see my full 47-page BOOK COMPANION in my store!
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion
**See my other Science / Magic School Bus packets here: Teaching Inclusion Science Packets
** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion
This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!
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The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Science Read Aloud Book Companion
By April S Bash
The Magic School Bus Lost in Solar System Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit :
A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System . (Book not included). Reading Level 3.1.
This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:
48 Pages Total Include:
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
3. * * continued
4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions
5. * * continued
6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
7. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
8. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions
9. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet
10. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ………...
11. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
12. Word Search page (20 words)
13. Word Scramble page (10 words)
14. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
15. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
16. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
17. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)
18. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last
19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas
20. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration
21. Design & Detail illustrating page …..
22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
23. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations
24. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
25. * * * Sequencing answers
26. Cause & Effect : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks
27. True or False : 10 True/False Space Statements, taken from the book
28. * * * True / False Answer Sheet
29. ABC Order : 20 words from the book
30. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet
31. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables
32. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet
33. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book!
34. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words
35. Writing Prompt : with Rocket- shaped lined paper :…..
36. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Earth Vs Mars
37. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate
38. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos
39. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right
40. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph
41. Acrostic Poem : PLANET
42. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
43. * * * Math : answer sheet
44. 10 Science Comprehension Questions from science-specific blurbs in the story, with lined paper
45. continued
46. 10 Multiple Choice Science Comprehension Questions
47. continued
48. * * * Science Comprehension : Answer Sheet (corresponds with both sets)
**See other Science / Magic School Bus packets here: Teaching Inclusion Science Packets
** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
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Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Reading Quiz Test & Story Sequencing
By April S Bash
The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!
Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book. (Book NOT included.)
8 Pages Total Include:
10 Comprehension short-answer questions
10 Multiple Choice Questions
* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)
Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)
* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
* * * Sequencing answers
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The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Book Study Companion
**See other Science / Magic School Bus packets here: Teaching Inclusion Science Packets
** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!
Copyright © 2022 Teaching Inclusion
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