This set of "Ready-to-Use Reading Proficiency Lessons &
Activities" gives classroom teachers and reading specialists a
dynamic and progressive way to meet curriculum standards and
competencies at the fourth-grade level. "Reading Proficiency
Lessons & Activities" are also available from the publisher at
the Eighth Grade Level and Tenth Grade Level.
Youll find the lessons and activities at each level actively
help students improve their reading and language skills and
facilitate their mastery of other school subjects. They were
developed and tested by an experienced teacher who sought to give
his students positive learning experiences while at the same time
preparing them for district and statewide proficiency exams.
For easy use, the lessons and activities at the Fourth Grade
Level are printed in a big 8-1/4" x 11" spiral-bound format that
folds flat for photocopying of over 150 study sheets, student
activity sheets, and practice tests, and are organized into six
sections:
- ANALOGIES
- VOCABULARY
- READING COMPREHENSION
- SPELLING
- LANGUAGE MECHANICS & USAGE
- LANGUAGE EXPRESSION
Each section covers 7 to 26 objectives with reproducible
activity sheets for teaching basic concepts and skills in one main
area of reading/language arts at this level. It includes:
- Teaching Suggestions identifying skills to highlight, noting
study sheets that complement the activity sheet, and offering tips
on implementation.
- Study Sheets with concise information on specific topics, such
as "How to Solve Analogies," "Ways to Build Your Vocabulary," and
"Breaking Down a Story into Parts."
- Activity Sheets that are presented sequentially with an
emphasis on thoseskills that appear on standardized tests. For
example, Section 3 presents reading skills through selections on
realistic fiction, persuasive essays, biographical sketches,
poetry, and more.
- Practice Tests concluding each section and based on the
activity sheets and skill areas addressed in that section. Tests
are set up in a standardized format.
- Answer Sheets accompanying the tests to give students practice
in completing the answer sheets for standardized tests.
- Answer Keys for each answer sheet that help you correct tests
and explain any questions your students found confusing. Students
can also self-correct their own tests with these keys.
Whats more, an Appendix contains useful information for
teachers, parents, and students. For example, youll find tips on
creating a positive test-taking environment, handouts designed to
inform parents about standardized tests, and test words students
should know.
All three grade level volumesFourth Grade, Eighth Grade, and
Tenth Gradegive you stimulating and effective ways to help students
master basic reading and language content and prepare to
demonstrate their knowledge at the particular level.
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