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Fourth grade reading comprehension focuses on developing students' ability to understand and interpret texts more deeply. At this level, children encounter more complex stories, informational texts, and literary elements such as character development and themes. The goal is to strengthen their ability to analyze, summarize, and draw inferences, while also building vocabulary and critical thinking skills that prepare them to become joyful and successful readers. Reading Comprehension Strategies ReadWorks offers a vast library of leveled reading passages, both fiction and nonfiction, tailored to various grade levels, including fourth grade. These passages are paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, and skill-building activities designed to build background knowledge and vocabulary, improve critical thinking and inference-making, and strengthen the understanding of key concepts. ReadWorks also integrates digital tools, such as audio versions and highlighting features, to enhance accessibility and engagement, helping students strengthen their comprehension. The North Carolina State Board of Education has stated that students begin to understand and form opinions on the same subject through different lenses provided by various authors at about the fourth grade level. In addition to this, ReadWorks offers 4th grade book studies that provide structured reading comprehension support through in-depth exploration of high-quality texts. These book studies focus on grade-appropriate, popular, and commonly taught books, with accompanying topical reading, discussion questions, and vocabulary exercises. Each study is designed to help students build a deeper understanding of literary elements like plot, character development, and themes, while also enhancing inferencing skills. By breaking down texts into manageable sections and topics, ReadWorks’ book studies help fourth graders engage with literature in a meaningful way, supporting their reading growth and academic success.
4th Grade Reading Worksheets Easily print, digitally assign, or project these activities to work on individually, or as a small group or entire class. ReadWorks content is designed to align with educational standards and provides resources that support teachers by saving time, enhancing instruction, and making a bigger impact to help students grow as readers. Here are a few examples of what a printed question set worksheet may look like. Vertical Divider
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Seen on Social Media  In today’s increasingly multicultural and multilingual classrooms, the need for effective strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) has never been greater. In partnership with Vanderbilt University and talented Spanish-speaking authors, ReadWorks has released 65 new Spanish-English paired texts to bring together key areas of research to support teachers of English Language Learners. This offers a unique approach to fostering a more inclusive and effective educational environment by leveraging students' existing language skills to enhance their English reading comprehension. By integrating Spanish-language passages with corresponding English-language texts and comprehension questions, these resources build on the linguistic assets of Spanish-speaking students, making the process of learning English more accessible and effective. ReadWorks Spanish-English paired texts have three components:
ReadWorks Spanish-English Paired Texts stand out from other ELL resources because they are curated with students in mind:
Learn more about how to harness ReadWorks for ELL students at this August webinar! Bridging Languages: Harnessing Spanish-English Paired Texts for ELL Success Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET This webinar is ideal for new and returning ReadWorks users with ELL students. Learn how to use ReadWorks new Spanish-English Paired Texts to build background knowledge and increase reading comprehension. Celebrate your new knowledge with a certificate of completion sent directly to your email address! Register Here Written by:Melissa Calder, Director of Marketing and Engagement, ReadWorks  Free Reading Materials Built to Fit Your Curriculum At ReadWorks, we believe in the power of accessible education for all, which is why we offer completely FREE reading comprehension resources designed for educators and students. Our extensive library includes thousands of high-quality, research-based articles across a range of topics and grade levels, all developed to boost literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Many of our texts are accompanied by a suite of tools, including vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and digital supports, making it easy for teachers to supplement their lessons with these resources. With ReadWorks, educators can seamlessly integrate reading practice into their curriculum, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Increasing Background Knowledge Empowers Students Whether it be learning new concepts in science class or diving into history topics, students who have more background knowledge are better equipped to think critically and connect concepts across subjects. Background knowledge acts as a foundation upon which new information can be built. With this foundation, students can better interpret texts, grasp complex concepts, and engage in higher-order thinking. This prior knowledge helps bridge gaps in understanding, making new material easier to digest. Background knowledge not only enhances reading comprehension but also empowers students to become more confident and independent learners. By adding more reading into your curriculum, you can continue to empower your students to dive deeper into the themes and topics covered in each lesson.  Example of the 1st grade alignment for Amplify CKLA New ReadWorks Curriculum Alignments ReadWorks is excited to announce our expanded curriculum alignment offerings! Our team is constantly on the lookout for more ways to seamlessly weave our resources into educator lesson plans. Along with our Amplify CKLA and NGSS alignments, we now have three new curated alignments for these curricula: Picture this: you're diving into a unit on "Cinderella Around the World" and need that perfect supplementary text to engage your students. ReadWorks has got your back! Our new alignments feature high-quality texts matched to your curriculum, building student background knowledge around those important and interesting topics. These passages are grouped by grade and unit, ready to be digitally assigned, printed, or projected to the whole class. Each text comes with an interactive vocabulary activity and comprehension questions, so your students can dive even deeper into what they’re already learning in the classroom.  Example of the third, fourth and fifth grade ReadWorks alignment modules for EL Education. Don’t wait—hop over to our Alignments page and discover even more ways ReadWorks can support your classroom instruction! Written by: Caitlyn Meager, Content Development Specialist  ReadWorks ReadWards
We're excited to announce our new "Forward to a Colleague" feature in some of our emails! When you forward our emails with this special logo to a fellow teacher you will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $10 gift card. As a nonprofit, we don't have the same advertising budget as other educational technology organizations. That's why we rely on the incredible support of teachers like you to help spread the word about the amazing resource that is ReadWorks. If you have signed up for our newsletter or have a ReadWorks account, you will receive these special emails to be entered in the program. Don't miss out. Make sure you are signed up for our emails!  Whether your back-to-school is in early August or early September, start off the school year with reading passages from ReadWorks, a top-rated knowledge-building curriculum supplements! We've been busy preparing for you this summer, and we are thrilled to announce this fabulous list of updated and new resources and teacher support for reading comprehension! New Resources
"Before launching to all of our educators, ReadWorks pilots every new product with teachers in the classroom. We build our products on the most current educational research, and then through these pilots, we refine to best support the realities of the classroom. Thank you to all of our partner teachers who help us always improve!" Written by:Melissa Calder, Director of Marketing and Engagement, ReadWorks  What is Reading Comprehension? Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text. It involves not only decoding the words on the page but also grasping the meaning behind them, making inferences, and connecting the content to prior knowledge or other texts. Effective reading comprehension requires a combination of several skills, including:
Reading Comprehension Strategies ReadWorks resources are one hundred percent free! All you need is an email address to access more than 6,000 texts to use with reading comprehension strategies. Everything we create is built on the science of reading and promotes building background knowledge, growing vocabulary, and strengthening strategic reading. Our keystone comprehension strategy is Article-A-Day (AAD). It is a built-in program that takes a few minutes to set up for your child or student. It includes three to six reading passages for several core topics and your choice of inferring or express question sets. Research has shown that using AAD for at least 15 weeks of the school year significantly improves reading comprehension. See the research. Reading Comprehension Texts and Question Sets Our free reading comprehension texts and question sets can be used through printing or through a digital assignment. The very print-friendly Article-A-Day Sets with nonfiction decodables can be used as a reading comprehension worksheet. Testing students’ knowledge with question sets is helpful to understand what information was and wasn’t comprehended after reading the text. This can be helpful for a whole class, small group reading, or individual students who may have an IEP for reading. Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Exercises and Printable Worksheets Example: Shapes In Quilts Article-A-Day Set  First Grade Reading Comprehension Exercises and Printable Worksheets Example: All Sorts of Animals Article-A-Day Set  Second Grade Reading Comprehension Exercises and Printable Worksheets Example: All About Space Article-A-Day Set  Third Grade Reading Comprehension Exercises and Printable Worksheets Example: Helping Nature Itself Article-A-Day Set  Fourth Grade Reading Comprehension Exercises and Printable Worksheets Example: Medicinal Plants of Latin America Article-A-Day Set  Fifth Grade Reading Comprehension Exercises and Printable Worksheets Example: Sports Around The World Article-A-Day Set  Written by:Melissa Calder, Director of Marketing and Engagement In the ever-expanding landscape of educational technology, it’s crucial for educators to discern which tools truly deliver on their promises. Recently, at the 2024 ISTE conference #IsteLive, several top leaders in edtech efficacy review work outlined five quality indicators that define a reliable and effective educational app. We are proud to announce that ReadWorks not only meets but excels in each of these areas, cementing our place among the top credible edtech organizations on EdSurge’s Index. We've also added an extra sixth quality! Check it out!  The ReadWorks profile and its position on the EdTech index. 1. Safe At ReadWorks, we prioritize the safety and privacy of our users above all else. Our commitment to protecting the privacy of both educators and students is unwavering. Here’s how we ensure safety:
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Ease of use is a hallmark of ReadWorks, as consistently highlighted by our teacher users. We have received the Learner Variability Certification from Digital Promise, underscoring our commitment to usability and adaptability. For more details, see our accessibility statement. 5. Interoperable Integration with other technologies is essential in today’s digital learning environments. Here’s how ReadWorks ensures interoperability:
ReadWorks is a unique entity in the edtech space, distinguished by its mission-first focus as a nonprofit organization. To underscore this uniqueness, we have added a sixth quality: Access. At ReadWorks, our mission is to deliver high-quality resources without any barriers related to cost. Our resources are 100 percent free, making us the only edtech platform that provides completely free, research-backed, high-quality educational materials. ReadWorks is dedicated to providing a safe, evidence-based, inclusive, usable, and interoperable platform for educators and students. These qualities not only make us a trustworthy edtech tool but also a valuable partner in the journey of educational excellence. Explore more about our offerings and join us in transforming reading education for all students.  Written by: Melissa Calder, Director of Marketing and Engagement
ReadWorks upcoming series of professional development webinars are designed to support and enhance teacher instruction! ReadWorks is more than free reading passages and worksheets! We are dedicated to providing educators with even more of the tools they need to support student reading comprehension. Our new webinars cover a variety of topics, including effective instructional strategies, integrating digital resources, and utilizing our platform to its fullest potential. The New Science of Reading Beyond Phonics Webinar Series highlights the ReadWorks products that will build background knowledge, grow student vocabularies, and allow early readers to practice decoding. Register for all three to complete the whole series! Every registrant receives a recording of the webinar. Every attendee receives a professional development certificate. Complete all three and show off your progress with a science of reading certificate. Choose to complete all three in one week or select your dates below.
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Written by: Melissa Calder, Director of Marketing and Engagement Exciting Partnership with Google for Education Enhances ReadWorks Accessibility and Integration6/28/2024  New ReadWorks Classroom add-on in the Google Workspace! Announcing several exciting developments as a result of our new partnership with Google for Education. Recognizing the proven benefits and efficacy of ReadWorks materials for reading comprehension, Google for Education has integrated ReadWork FREE resources directly into their workspace, significantly enhancing the teaching and learning experience. Seamless Integration with Google Classroom add-on Teachers can now access and utilize ReadWorks within Google Classroom through add-ons. This integration allows educators to create engaging learning experiences that they can personalize, manage, and measure with ease. Our tech team has worked closely with the Google for Education team to ensure a user-friendly experience. Teachers can now search for and assign passages directly within their school/district workspace, making it simpler than ever to incorporate high-quality reading materials into their lessons. ReadWorks eBooks in Google’s ReadAlong App In addition to the Classroom integration, Google for Education has also included ReadWorks' eBooks in their new AI reading assistant app, ReadAlong. This innovative app leverages artificial intelligence to support young readers in improving their reading skills, making our eBooks even more accessible and enjoyable for students. Single Sign-On for Google Users We are also pleased to announce that teachers who use Google can now take advantage of single sign-on (SSO) through ReadWorks. This means that your Gmail address can be used to access ReadWorks, eliminating the need to create a separate password. This feature is designed to make it even easier for teachers to integrate ReadWorks into their daily routines.  Sign in with Google makes it more interoperable for teachers using the Google Platform. Promoting the Partnership at ISTE To publicly kick off this partnership, our Executive Director, Terry Bowman, presented detailed information about ReadWorks, Google Classroom add-ons, and the ReadAlong app to a large and engaged audience at the Google for Education booth during the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in Denver, Colorado. The enthusiastic reception from educators and tech enthusiasts alike highlights the potential of this collaboration to foster student engagement and improve reading proficiency. These new features and integrations are all part of our ongoing commitment to support educators and enhance the learning experience for students. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership with Google brings and look forward to seeing the positive impact on classrooms around the world.  ReadWorks Executive Director Terry Bowman presents on ReadWorks in the Google for Education booth at ISTE 2024. Written by: Melissa Calder, Director of Marketing, ReadWorks
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