Reading 4

Below are a list of links and activities that have been compiled to enhance the classroom curriculum.  In most cases, links and activities are closely related to the topics and themes covered in the curriculum.  Some links and activities, however, may divert from textbook content.  These links will take the viewer outside the Greene County Schools Web Page.
 Unit 1
Let's Explore

Unit 2
Take a Stand

Unit 3
Making a Difference

Unit 4 
Viewpoints

Unit 5 
Relationships

Unit 6 
Discovery

Note: Some of the activities require video and audio plug ins, ex. Shockwave and Direct X.  You must install these programs once downloaded.

Unit 1
Let's Explore

Explore mysteries, space and wildlife.

Internet Resources and Activities

The Mystery of the missing Lunch 

by Johanna Hurwitz 

Illustrated by Joe Cepeda

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page.  

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit1/the-mystery-of-the-missing-lunch

A Walk in the Desert

by Rebecca L. Johnson

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page.  

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit1/a-walk-in-the-desert

Time For Kids: Animals Come Home to Our National Parks

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons. 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit1/time-for-kids-animals-come-home-to-our-national-parks

 

The Astronaut and the Onion

By Ann Cameron

Illustrated by Anna Rich

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page.  

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit1/the-astronaut-and-the-onion

 

The Raft

by Jim LaMarche

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page.  

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit1/the-raft

 


 

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Unit 2
Take a Stand

Take a stand in your own life as well as in bettering the lives of others.

Internet Resources and Activities

 

 

Mighty Jackie

by Marissa Moss

Illustrated by C.F. Payne

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page.  

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit2/mighty-jackie

 

 

 

My Diary from Here to There

by Amada Irma Pérez

Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page.  

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit2/my-diary-from-here-to-there

 

 

 

Time For Kids: Stealing Beauty

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons. 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit2/time-for-kids-stealing-beauty

 

 

 

How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightening

by Rosalyn Schanzer

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit2/how-ben-franklin-stole-the-lightening

 

 

 

Dear Mr. Winston

by Ken Roberts

Illustrated by Nicole E. Wong

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit2/dear-mr-winston

 


 

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Unit 3
Making a Difference

Find out about children and heroes that have made a difference in our lives.


Internet Resources and Activities

 

 

Roadrunner's Dance

by Rudolfo Anaya

Illustrated by David Diaz

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit3/roadrunners-dance

 

 

 

My Brother Martin

by Christine King Farris

Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit3/my-brother-martin

 

 

 

Time For Kids: Kid Reporters at Work

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit3/time-for-kids-kid-reporters-at-work

 

 

 

Mystic Horse

by Paul Goble

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit3/mystic-horse

 

 

 

Snowflake Bentley

by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Illustrated by Mary Azarian

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit3/snowflake-bentley

 


 

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Unit 4
Viewpoints

How do we know what a whale or a dog is thinking? Learn about the viewpoints of others.

Internet Resources and Activities

 

 

Dear Mrs. LaRue

by Mark Teague

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit4/dear-mrs-larue

 

 

 

The Blind Hunter

by Kristina Rodanas

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit4/the-blind-hunter

 

 

 

Time For Kids: The Power of Oil

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit4/time-for-kids-the-power-of-oil

 

 

 

Adelina's Whales

by Richard Sobol

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit4/adelinas-whales

 

 

 

At Home in the Coral Reef

By Katy Muzik

Illustrated by Katherine Brown-Wing

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit4/at-home-in-the-coral-reef

 


 

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Unit 5
Relationships

Read about the different types of relationships, animals, and people can have.

Internet Resources and Activities

 

 

Because of Winn-Dixie

by Kate DiCamillo

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit5/because-of-winn-dixie

 

 

 

Ranita, the Frog Princess

by Carmen Agra Deedy

Illustrated by Renato Alarcão

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page.

 

 http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit5/ranita-the-frog-princess

 

 

 

Time For Kids: Exploring the Undersea Territory

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit5/time-for-kids-exploring-the-undersea-territory

 

 

 

Me and Uncle Romie

by Claire Hartfield

Illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit5/me-and-uncle-romie

 

 

 

Wild Horses

by Cris Peterson

Illustrated by Alvis Upitis

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit5/wild-horses

 


 

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Unit 6
Discovery 

Make discoveries about history, nature, and the animals in our world.

Internet Resources and Activities

 

 

The Gold Rush Game

by William F. Wu

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit6/the-gold-rush-game

 

 

 

The Cricket in Times Square

by George Selden

Illustrated by Garth Williams

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit6/the-cricket-in-times-square

 

 

 

Time For Kids: Meet a Bone-ified Explorer

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit6/time-for-kids-meet-a-bone-ified-explorer

 

 

 

My Brothers' Flying Machine

by Jane Yolen

Illustrated by Jim Burke

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit6/my-brothers-flying-machine

 

 

 

The Life and Times of the Ant

by Charles Micucci

 

On this page you will find Oral Language, Spelling and Vocabulary, Research and Inquiry, and  Computer Literacy lessons.  As well as an Author and Illustrator fact page. 

 

http://treasures.macmillanmh.com/tennessee/students/grade4/book1/unit6/the-life-and-times-of-the-ant

 


 

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Please send comments, questions, suggestions, or broken links
to
John David Shanks
Gifted Education Teacher, Greene County Schools.