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
RI.4.5
Importance of Healthy Diet
RI.4.5
Informational Text —Importance of Sound
This Reading Informational Text Common Core standards calls for 4th graders to be able to effectively describe and analy...
RI.4.5
RELATED CURRICULUM RESOURCES
Importance of Healthy Diet
RI.4.5
Informational Text —Importance of Sound
This Reading Informational Text Common Core standards calls for 4th graders to be able to effectively describe and analy...
RI.4.5
Scratching cat—Text structure
RI.4.5
The Discovery of Penicillin
This passage compares Alexander Fleming's firsthand laboratory notes on the discovery of penicillin with a secondhand ac...
RI.4.6RI.5.6
The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
This passage contrasts Pliny the Younger's eyewitness account of the Mount Vesuvius eruption with a modern historical te...
RI.4.6RI.5.6
The Wright Brothers' First Flight
This passage presents two perspectives on the Wright Brothers' first flight: Orville Wright's firsthand journal entry an...
RI.4.6RI.5.6
The First Moon Landing
This passage juxtaposes Buzz Aldrin's firsthand recollection of the moon landing with a secondhand account from a New Yo...
RI.4.6RI.5.6
The Great Chicago Fire
This passage presents two accounts of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871: a firsthand diary entry and a secondhand newspaper...
RI.4.6RI.5.6
Ants and Pheromones
This quiz is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students to test their understanding of how ants communicate using pheromone...
RI.3.1RI.2.1
At The Amusement Park!
RI.4.6
Living in the City
RI.4.6
Point of View
RI.4.6
Author's Opinion
These short passages are perfect for introducing point of view. Students will read three paragraphs total and be asked t...
RI.3.6
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...
RI.3.6RL.3.6RL.2.6
Point of View in Informational Text
RI.3.6RI.3.1RI.3.2
Fun Facts About Starfish
Starfish, despite their name, are not fish at all but fascinating echinoderms with an array of surprising characteristic...
RI.1.1RI.1.2RI.1.8
How Starfish Protect Themselves
Starfish, or sea stars, have evolved a fascinating array of defense mechanisms to survive in their marine habitats. Thes...
RI.1.1RI.1.2RI.1.8
How Coral Eats
This passage delves into the fascinating feeding habits of coral, introducing first-graders to the concept of how sessil...
RI.1.1RI.1.2RI.1.15
How Does Coral Grow?
This passage introduces first-graders to the intriguing process of coral growth. It explains how a single tiny polyp att...
RI.1.1RI.1.2RI.1.12
Where Do Starfish Live?
Starfish, or sea stars, are remarkable marine animals found in diverse ocean habitats worldwide. These adaptable echinod...
RI.1.1RI.1.2RI.1.8
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...
RI.2.1RI.3.2
The Turtle's Shell
The turtle's shell is a remarkable feature that defines these ancient reptiles. This protective structure consists of tw...
RI.2.1RI.3.3
The Thorny Devil
The Thorny Devil is a fascinating desert lizard covered in sharp spines that protect it from predators. This unique rept...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.6
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...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.5
The Wise Owl
This engaging first-grade reading passage introduces young learners to the fascinating world of owls, a prime example of...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.2
Kangaroo Rat
The Kangaroo Rat is a small desert animal renowned for its impressive jumping abilities, thanks to its large back legs. ...
RI.3.1RI.4.4RI.4.9
Pitcher Plants: Reproduction Facts
This passage describes tropical and North American pitcher plants, their liquid-filled traps, and how they get nutrients...
MS-LS1-4RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
Venus Flytrap Facts
This passage explains where Venus flytraps live in North Carolina bogs, how their snap traps work, and their unique way ...
MS-LS1-4RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
Tardigrades: Microscopic Superheroes
Aligned to MS-LS1-1, this passage examines how tardigrade cell structures (TDP proteins, DNA-repair enzymes) allow survi...
MS-LS2-1RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
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...
MS-LS1-5RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
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...
MS-LS2-1RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
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)....
MS-LS2-4RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
Wolves of Yellowstone
This passage explores the ecological concept of trophic cascades through the landmark case study of wolf reintroduction ...
MS-LS2-4RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
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 ...
MS-LS2-4RI.7.3RI.8.8RI.8.3
Why Are Honeybees Important?
This passage explores the essential ecological and agricultural roles of honeybees, supporting NGSS standard MS-LS2-4 on...
MS-LS2-4RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
What Would Happen If Bees Went Extinct?
This passage examines the potential consequences of bee extinction, perfectly aligned with NGSS standard MS-LS2-4 on eco...
MS-LS2-4RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
Why Are Pollinators Important?
This passage explores the critical ecological role of pollinators in maintaining ecosystem stability and supporting huma...
MS-LS2-4RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
What Abiotic Factors Determine the Type of Biome?
This NGSS-aligned middle school reading passage explains how abiotic factors—specifically temperature and precipitation—...
MS-LS1-5
The Estuary Biome: Where Freshwater Meets Saltwater
This middle school science reading passage explains the estuary biome, a unique ecosystem where freshwater and saltwater...
MS-LS1-2
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...
MS-LS1-3
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...
MS-LS1-4
The Blue-Ringed Octopus
This NGSS aligned passage explores how the tiny blue-ringed octopus impacts its ecosystem through predator-prey relation...
MS-LS2-1RI.6.3RI.7.3RI.8.8
Golgi Apparatus and Its Function
This NGSS-aligned reading passage introduces middle school students to the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus...
MS-LS1-1
Freezing Point Depression
This passage, 'Freezing Point Depression,' introduces students to the physical science concept of how adding substances ...
5-PS1MS-PS1-4RI.6.3RI.7.1
The Melting Point of Copper
This reading passage, 'The Melting Point of Copper,' introduces middle school students to an important physical property...
5-PS1MS-PS1-4RI.6.3RI.7.1
The Melting Point of Aluminum
This science reading passage, 'The Melting Point of Aluminum,' introduces middle school students to the physical propert...
5-PS1MS-PS1-4RI.6.3RI.7.1
The Melting Point of Substances
This middle school science reading passage, titled 'The Melting Point of Substances', explores the physical property kno...
5-PS1MS-PS1-4RI.6.3RI.7.1
Chemical Bonds
This reading passage on Chemical Bonds provides middle school students with a clear explanation of how and why atoms con...
MS-PS1-1RI.6.3RI.7.1
Parts of an Atom
This reading passage on Parts of an Atom provides middle school students with a structured and accessible explanation of...
MS-PS1-1RI.6.3RI.7.1
Teaching Text Features
RI.3.5RI.3.7RI.3.1