Poetry, Grades 3-4By discovering the uniqueness of each literary genre, students can better appreciate and comprehend what they read. Lessons help students recognize each genre, develop vocabulary, learn reading strategies, practice writing skills, make grammar connections, use graphic organizers, assess what they have learned, and complete culminating projects. |
Contents
Introduction | 4 |
Vocabulary Development | 18 |
Reading Strategies | 27 |
Writing Skills | 52 |
Test Practice and Assessment | 107 |
Making Things Grow | 123 |
Graphic Organizers | 146 |
Answer Key | 169 |
Bibliography | 176 |
Common terms and phrases
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