Grade 4 Structure of Text Curriculum Resources
Enhance the skill of understanding the structure of text with our Structure of Text curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering various genres and formats, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to recognizing and interpreting text structures in an engaging and accessible format, fostering reading comprehension and text analysis skills.
Curriculum Resources Results
Scratching cat—Text structure
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Importance of Healthy Diet
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Informational Text —Importance of Sound
This Reading Informational Text Common Core standards calls for 4th graders to be able to effectively describe and analy...
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Importance of Healthy Diet
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Scratching cat—Text structure
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Informational Text —Importance of Sound
This Reading Informational Text Common Core standards calls for 4th graders to be able to effectively describe and analy...
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Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
This passage contrasts Pliny the Younger's eyewitness account of the Mount Vesuvius eruption with a modern historical te...
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Great Chicago Fire
This passage presents two accounts of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871: a firsthand diary entry and a secondhand newspaper...
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Discovery of Penicillin
This passage compares Alexander Fleming's firsthand laboratory notes on the discovery of penicillin with a secondhand ac...
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The Wright Brothers' First Flight
This passage presents two perspectives on the Wright Brothers' first flight: Orville Wright's firsthand journal entry an...
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How Coral Eats
This passage delves into the fascinating feeding habits of coral, introducing first-graders to the concept of how sessil...
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How Does Coral Grow?
This passage introduces first-graders to the intriguing process of coral growth. It explains how a single tiny polyp att...
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How Starfish Protect Themselves
Starfish, or sea stars, have evolved a fascinating array of defense mechanisms to survive in their marine habitats. Thes...
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Where Do Starfish Live?
Starfish, or sea stars, are remarkable marine animals found in diverse ocean habitats worldwide. These adaptable echinod...
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Turtle Life Cycle
The life cycle of a turtle is a remarkable journey that begins in a carefully prepared nest. Female turtles, driven by a...
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The Turtle's Shell
The turtle's shell is a remarkable feature that defines these ancient reptiles. This protective structure consists of tw...
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Kangaroo Rat
The Kangaroo Rat is a small desert animal renowned for its impressive jumping abilities, thanks to its large back legs. ...
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The Thorny Devil
The Thorny Devil is a fascinating desert lizard covered in sharp spines that protect it from predators. This unique rept...
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Fun Facts About Starfish
Starfish, despite their name, are not fish at all but fascinating echinoderms with an array of surprising characteristic...
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The Wise Owl
This engaging first-grade reading passage introduces young learners to the fascinating world of owls, a prime example of...
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Fennec Fox
The Fennec Fox is a small desert animal known for its very large ears, which help it stay cool and hear exceptionally we...
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Teaching Text Features
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At The Amusement Park!
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Living in the City
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Author's Opinion
These short passages are perfect for introducing point of view. Students will read three paragraphs total and be asked t...
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Distinguishing Point of View
This fiction passage about a trip to the amusement park is perfect for teaching point of view. Students will read two pa...
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Point of View
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Point of View in Informational Text
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Text Features
This worksheet on text features will help your students to navigate informational texts. Students will be given a text o...
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Informational Text —Migratory Birds
Engage young minds with this worksheet that delves into the wonders of migratory birds. Learn about their extraordinary ...
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Golgi Apparatus and Its Function
This NGSS-aligned reading passage introduces middle school students to the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus...
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What Is the Floor of an Aquatic Biome Called?
This NGSS-aligned science reading passage explains the benthic zone, which is the floor of an aquatic biome such as ocea...
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What Characteristic Is Used to Divide Aquatic Biomes into Three Zones?
This NGSS-aligned reading passage explains how aquatic biomes such as oceans and lakes are divided into three zones base...
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What Abiotic Factors Determine the Type of Biome?
This NGSS-aligned middle school reading passage explains how abiotic factors—specifically temperature and precipitation—...
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Arctic Fox Facts: What Do Arctic Foxes Eat?
This passage explores the Arctic fox's dietary adaptations aligned with NGSS standard MS-LS2-4 (Ecosystem Interactions)....
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Tardigrades: Microscopic Superheroes
Aligned to MS-LS1-1, this passage examines how tardigrade cell structures (TDP proteins, DNA-repair enzymes) allow survi...
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How Can We Help Pollinators and Stop Their Decline?
Pollinators including bees (Apis mellifera), butterflies (Lepidoptera), birds, and bats face severe threats with 40% of ...
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Venus Flytrap Facts
This passage explains where Venus flytraps live in North Carolina bogs, how their snap traps work, and their unique way ...
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The Fascinating Dumbo Octopus: Deep-Sea Wonder
Aligned to NGSS, this passage explores Dumbo octopus adaptations like ear-like fins for swimming at 3,000-13,000 ft dept...
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The Narwhal: Arctic’s Unicorn of the Sea
This NGSS-aligned passage (MS-LS2-1) explores how narwhals survive in Arctic ecosystems. Students learn about specialize...
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Why Are Honeybees Important?
This passage explores the essential ecological and agricultural roles of honeybees, supporting NGSS standard MS-LS2-4 on...
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Why Are Pollinators Important?
This passage explores the critical ecological role of pollinators in maintaining ecosystem stability and supporting huma...
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Pitcher Plants: Reproduction Facts
This passage describes tropical and North American pitcher plants, their liquid-filled traps, and how they get nutrients...
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The Blue-Ringed Octopus
This NGSS aligned passage explores how the tiny blue-ringed octopus impacts its ecosystem through predator-prey relation...
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Parts of an Atom
This reading passage on Parts of an Atom provides middle school students with a structured and accessible explanation of...
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The Melting Point of Substances
This middle school science reading passage, titled 'The Melting Point of Substances', explores the physical property kno...
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My Book
This worksheet will help your class to understand the elements of a book cover. Students will decorate their own book co...
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Sports: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, known for his unparalleled dribbling and passing, has broken records, won multiple FIFA Ballon d'Or awards...
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Sports: Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt, known as the 'Lightning Bolt,' won eight Olympic gold medals and set world records, inspiring athletes world...
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Sports: Serena Williams
Serena Williams is not only a tennis champion with 23 Grand Slam titles but also an advocate for women's rights, making ...
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Sports: LeBron James
LeBron James is known for his exceptional basketball skills and his philanthropic efforts, including opening the I Promi...
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Heroes for Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer overcame racial segregation and poverty to become a powerful voice for civil rights. Her fight for voti...
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Heroes for Freedom: Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall's legal career helped end racial segregation in schools and secured civil rights protections. He made ...
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