Grade 4: Reading & writing
Start with a unit whose prerequisites fit. Work through the lessons, use the study guide to review, and try the new cases before continuing.
- Unit 1 · 4 lessons
Roots, Syllables and Dictionary Clues
Apply read a greek or latin root, notice a syllable pattern, use dictionary information, choose a homophone using supplied texts and original responses.
Before you begin: Use common prefixes and pronounce two-syllable words.
- Unit 2 · 4 lessons
Sound, Stanzas and Stage Choices
Apply name a poem sound device, explain a stanza break, distinguish script components, identify narrative viewpoint using supplied texts and original responses.
Before you begin: Recognize a poem, script and third-person narration.
- Unit 3 · 4 lessons
Headings, Graphics and Explanatory Organization
Apply choose an explanatory structure, read a graphic’s purpose, recognize a heading level, keep an explanatory tone using supplied texts and original responses.
Before you begin: Identify a factual detail and an information feature.
- Unit 4 · 4 lessons
Show evidence and revise for clarity
Distinguish stated details from inferences, recognize comparison, preserve source meaning, and clarify references.
Before you begin: Support an inference with a story action. · Organize a short paragraph around one topic.
- Unit 5 · 4 lessons
Relative Clauses, Progressive Verbs and Modals
Apply use a relative word, recognize progressive time, read a modal’s meaning, identify a prepositional phrase using supplied texts and original responses.
Before you begin: Recognize nouns and verbs and simple present/past time.
- Unit 6 · 4 lessons
Research Notes and a Short Presentation
Apply sort a note by report role, record a source locator, choose a visual aid, answer a clarifying question using supplied texts and original responses.
Before you begin: Write complete sentences and identify headings.
Check what you can explain
The subject test uses additional supplied cases across these units. Its feedback links back to the relevant lessons. Use it to plan practice; a score on these questions is not a school grade or proof of complete subject mastery.
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