Reading comprehension is perhaps one of the most critical skills a student can master. Without a firm grasp on the comprehension process, learners will struggle in every subject they encounter, whether it's science, math, or social studies.
Below is a list of essential fourth-grade skills to help student's master reading comprehension. The links provided on this page are integrated technology tools for students to reinforce the strategies learned in class.
- Cause and Effect
- Evidence in the Text
- Compare & Contrast
- Drawing Conclusions
- Elements of Poetry, Prose, Drama
- Fact & Opinion
- Sequence of Events
- Figurative Language
- Main Idea & Details
- Summarize
- Story Elements
- Point of View
- Theme- The Message
- Sequencing
- Summarizing
- Textual Features