Grade 4
The Text Detective
Analyzing Stories and Using Evidence Like a Detective
- Find the Proof: When you answer a question about the text, challenge yourself to go back and find the exact sentence that proves your answer. This is called finding evidence.
- Make Inferences: The author won't tell you everything. Use clues in the text to "read between the lines" and figure out things the author implies but doesn't say directly.
- Determine the Author's Purpose: Ask yourself why the author wrote this. Was their goal to entertain you, inform you with facts, or persuade you to believe something?
- Use Graphic Organizers: Try using a simple chart to organize your thoughts. A Venn diagram is great for comparing two characters, while a timeline can map out the key events in a story.
- Read a Series: Getting hooked on a book series is a fantastic way to build comprehension skills. You already know the characters and world, so you can focus on more complex plot twists and themes.
- Use a Dictionary: Keep a dictionary (or a digital one) nearby. Looking up new words is a fast way to build a powerful vocabulary.
Grade 4 Quizzes
"Couldn't Find It, 1 Star": A Review
"I Have No Voice": A Diary Entry
"I Never Gave Up Hope": An Interview
"Island of Secrets" Declared Protected Site
"It Led Me to a Bakery": A Review
"My Shadow Made Bunny Ears": A Review
"Nowhere Was a Bit Boring": A Review
"Once-in-a-Century Freeze" Draws Crowds
"Phantom Village" Reappears, Mayor Warns
"The Air Smells Like Burnt Toast": A Review
"The Gravity Was Too Bouncy": A Review
"The Light Was Too Blinky": A Review
"The Tunnel Smells Funny": A Review
"This Clock Is Always Wrong": A Review
"Too Many Riddles": A Review
"Whispering Cave" Becomes Tourist Hotspot
A Clue or a Warning?: A Debate
A Dusty Find in Grandpa's Attic
A Letter from the Botanical Institute
A Letter from the Student Council
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