Cluster 4: Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityArchived

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Number: LAFS.4.RL.4
Title: Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
Type: Cluster
Subject: English Language Arts - Archived
Grade: 4
Strand: Reading Standards for Literature

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Access Points

LAFS.4.RL.4.AP.10a
Read or listen to and recount stories, dramas, poetry and other types of text -- including adapted text -- of increasing complexity over time for a variety of purposes.

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Lesson Plans

Characterization in Bud, Not Buddy:

In this lesson, students will read an excertpt from Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis to analyze story elements and examine characters' actions and motivations.

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Kidnapped in Key West:

This lesson is focused on the text Kidnapped in Key West. It integrates Florida history into this historical fiction piece that is rich with complex characters, events and mystery that will captivate every reader. The opportunities for in-depth inquiry both through conversation and writing are limitless. Through writing the students will develop and enhance their writing and language skills.

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Student Center Activities

Comprehension: Plenty of Predictions:

In this activity, students will make and confirm predictions before, during, and after reading teacher-selected text (narrative or expository) using a graphic organizer.

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Comprehension: Strategies Game:

In this activity, students will use multiple reading strategies to answer questions and comprehend text.

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Comprehension: Question Cards:

In this activity, students will answer questions to comprehend text.

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