Most of the reading that we do in real life is nonfiction although most classroom programs focus mainly on reading fiction materials. Correct this imbalance and incorporate the 7 nonfiction stories found in this resource to develop and strengthen inquiry and research skills. 

Each subject area covers the following reading format:

• Before I Read which develops reasoning, critical thinking skills, and vocabulary development skills to be used prior to reading the passage.
• While I Read which develops comprehension, analysis, application, and critical thinking skills during the reading of the passage.
• After I Read which focuses on comprehension, summary, and evaluation skills after the passage has been read. 

Introduction includes:

• Introduction and Teacher Suggestions
• Teacher Assessment Rubric
• Student Self-Assessment Rubric
• Read Aloud Observation Form
• Story List and Standards for Each
• Answer Key 

PowerPoint Slides

The stories are available in PowerPoint and can be assigned to students. There are two versions, one for editable slides and one for digital-ready slides. This gives you the flexibility to edit the student worksheets to meet their needs! 

Stories and the standards in each: 

Story One: Feeding Our Feathered Friends

RI 4.1 Use inferences to explain ideas in a text.

RI 4.2 Identify main idea and supporting details

RI 4.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 4.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 4.4a Read accurately with a purpose and understanding.

RF 4.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 4.2b Develop a topic in a variety of ways.

W 4.2c Draw and write conclusions from information and explanations.

SL 4.1d Relate own ideas to key ideas. 

Story Two: Hiccups

RI 4.2 Identify main idea and supporting details

RI 4.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 4.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 4.1 Express and write an opinion with supporting details.

W 4.1b Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

Story Three: Magical Mushrooms (how and where they grow and types)

RI 4.2 Identify main idea and supporting details

RI 4.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 4.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 4.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 4.1b Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

W 4.2b Develop a topic in a variety of ways.

Story Four: Golden Goodness (Butter, a little history and how to make it)

RI 4.7 Explain information presented in a variety of ways.

RI 4.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RI 4.10 Read and comprehend grade-level informational text.

RF 4.4a Read accurately with a purpose and understanding.

RF 4.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 4.1b Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

Story Five: Nature Crafts (Making crafts with leafs and flowers)

RF 4.4a Read accurately with a purpose and understanding.

RF 4.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 4.2b Develop a topic in a variety of ways.

W 4.2c Link ideas within categories of information.

Story Six: Furry, Fast, and Funny (Ferrets)

RI 4.4 Determine meanings of words in a text.

RI 4.9 Use two or more sources to support a topic.

RF 4.4 Read accurately for comprehension.

RF 4.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 4.1d Provide a concluding statement to the opinion presented.

W 4.2 Write an informative or explanatory text to convey ideas clearly.

W 4.2b Develop a topic in a variety of ways.

Story Seven: Creatures of the Night (Animals in the air, in trees on the ground at night)

RF 4.4 Read accurately for comprehension.

RF 4.4c Use context clues for vocabulary and understanding.

W 4.2c Link ideas within categories of information.

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