Here are a dozen ways to boost fourth grade reading comprehension. 1. Color-code your thinking. Taking notes and highlighting reading passages with color can help students differentiate, retain, and transfer knowledge as well as pay attention to critical information for meaningful learning. This is one of my favorite books of all time and a good book to read aloud for 4th grade up through middle school chapter books too. Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1 Books for 1st Graders, Age 6 Books for 2nd Graders, Age 7 Books for 3rd Graders, Age 8 Books for 4th Graders, Ages 9 Books for 5th Graders, Age 10 Books for 6th Graders. Age 11 Books for 7th Graders, Age 12 Books for 8th Graders, Ages 13+ Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea. by: Sy Montgomery, illustrated by: Nic Bishop - (Houghton Mifflin, 2006) 79 pages. The author and photographer accompanied scientist Lisa Dabek and her team on a trek through the remote forests of Papua New Guinea in search of the elusive Matschie’s tree kangaroo. 22. It’s Raining Pigs and Noodles by Jack Prelutsky (K–5) Jack Prelutsky is a master of the silly, tongue-twisting, giggle-inducing poetry that kids love. 23. Once I Laughed My Socks Off by Steve Attewell (2–5) This fun collection encourages reluctant young readers to enjoy poetry and marvel at the wonder of words. While we have hundreds of titles to choose from, here are 10 of our absolute favorite diverse books for fourth grade! 1. Breaking to the Beat! by Linda J. Acevedo, illus. byFrank Morrison: A boogie-down picture book about a shy boy named Manolo who overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking. 4th Grade Books – Books for Pet-Lovers. If your child is a pet-lover, there are several popular 4 th grade books about our furry friends! Because of Winn-Dixie is a moving story about a stray puppy who changes the life of the girl who adopts her. Shiloh is the tale of an abused beagle and an 11-year old boy who wants to rescue him. by Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Holgate. A team of quirky, video game-loving suburban middle schoolers take on Zombies and other wild creatures after a monster apocalypse hits their town. This bestselling series is laugh-out-loud funny to kids (and adults) and offers lovable characters and a fast-paced plot. Ergon is the only book I loved in the series, but it’s still worth reading the entire Inheritance series, even the parts that drag. This epic fantasy begins with a 15-year-old boy who hatches a dragon egg and learns he’s a Dragon Rider. Good vs. evil, treachery, wisdom, growing up, wars, trolls, and elves, this fantasy book has it all. tnbV9i5.

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