4th Grade Reading

4th Grade Reading focuses on developing comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills through engaging texts and literature.

Comprehension SkillsVocabulary DevelopmentCritical Thinking in Reading
Identifying Main Idea and Supporting DetailsMaking InferencesUnderstanding Literary Genres and Text Structures
Reading for Everyday LifeUsing Context CluesSummarizing Texts
Previewing TextsAsking and Answering Questions
Comprehension SkillsVocabulary Developme...Critical Thinking in...Identifying Main Ide...Making InferencesUnderstanding Litera...Reading for Everyday...Using Context CluesSummarizing TextsPreviewing TextsAsking and Answering...
Basic Concepts

Vocabulary Development

Growing Your Word Power

Vocabulary is all about learning new words and what they mean. The more words you know, the easier it is to understand what you read.

Ways to Learn New Words

  • Context clues: Use the words around a new word to guess its meaning.
  • Word maps: Draw pictures or write sentences using the new word.
  • Practice, practice, practice: Try using new words in your conversations!

Why Does Vocabulary Matter?

A strong vocabulary helps you read harder books, write better stories, and express yourself clearly.

Real-World Uses

Knowing the right words helps you ask for help, explain your ideas, and understand others.

Examples

  • You find the word 'enormous' in a story and use the sentence to figure out it means 'very big.'

  • You use the word 'investigate' when telling a friend about solving a mystery.

In a Nutshell

Vocabulary means knowing and using lots of different words.

Key Terms

Vocabulary
All the words a person knows or uses.
Context Clues
Hints in the sentence that help you figure out the meaning of a new word.
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Critical Thinking in Reading