A Peek into Reading in Fourth Grade
Fourth graders begin to read silently to themselves more often, and demonstrate their comprehension through discussion and writing.
Readers are challenged by longer descriptive words and vocabulary that they must be able to figure through the context of the text.
Students encounter more abstract themes that require higher-level and inferential thinking.
Often students and parents are eager to switch to chapter books and leave picture books behind. Did you know that the reading level and vocabulary content of many picture books are often grade levels beyond elementary school? To read more about the benefits of picture books in all grade levels, click here: http://www.slj.com/2015/09/books-media/teachers-find-many-reasons-to-use-picture-books-with-middle-and-high-school-students/
Fourth graders begin to read silently to themselves more often, and demonstrate their comprehension through discussion and writing.
Readers are challenged by longer descriptive words and vocabulary that they must be able to figure through the context of the text.
Students encounter more abstract themes that require higher-level and inferential thinking.
Often students and parents are eager to switch to chapter books and leave picture books behind. Did you know that the reading level and vocabulary content of many picture books are often grade levels beyond elementary school? To read more about the benefits of picture books in all grade levels, click here: http://www.slj.com/2015/09/books-media/teachers-find-many-reasons-to-use-picture-books-with-middle-and-high-school-students/