Literary Passages: Close Reading: Grade 4: 20 Reading Selections With Text-Marking Exercises

Literary Passages: Close Reading: Grade 4: 20 Reading Selections With Text-Marking Exercises by Lee, Martin. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780545793872.

High-interest reproducible literary passages provide text-marking practice that helps students read closely, build comprehension skills, and meet higher standards. ABOUT THIS SERIES: In order to meet today’s higher standards, students need literacy instruction that focuses on the close reading of complex texts. These literary text passages are organized around high-interest topics connected to the curriculum and to key comprehension skills. The readings are specially formatted to provide practice with text marking―a proven, powerful tool for building comprehension skills. Targeted skills include describing characters, setting, key events and details, and story structure; identifying points of view; determining the meaning of key vocabulary and figurative language; and making inferences. KEY FEATURES: • Gets students ready for college and careers • Ready-to-use literary passages help students read closely, interact with text, and improve their reading comprehension • Text-dependent comprehension questions to help prepare students for standardized tests. • Lexile levels provided for each passage • Teaching tips to help students navigate complex texts