The houses that Native American tribes constructed hundreds of years ago looked a lot different than the houses we’re familiar with today. In this informational text, Sarah J. Bell describes the different houses that Native Americans built. As studentsread, they take notes on how the environment affected the type of house Native Americans built.

In this informational text, Rachel Slivnick discusses the types of stories that Pixar tells. As students read, they take notes on what all Pixar films have in common.

Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948), also known as Mahatmas Gandhi, was an Indian activist and leader in the Indian independence movement against the British rule in India. In this informational text, Sara Wilson Etienne discusses Gandhi’s march to the sea to protest a law put in place by the British Empire. As students read, they take notes on how Gandhi peacefully protested against the British Empire.

This is a multi-day culminating activity based on unit 1 of the 4th grade Wonders curriculum. Students will work individually, or in partners, to brainstorm products or professions that they may be interested in pursuing. They will create a visual (Google Slide or poster) as well as a fact card that outlines the steps of creating/pursuing the chosen product or profession. Then, students will create a Flipgrid that would persuade investors to invest in their product or company. A rubric accompanies this activity so teachers have guidelines on how to assess student work.

In this informational text, Peter McDonnell discusses the land of Africa and the people that live throughout the continent. As students read, they take notes on the different ways people live in Africa.

In this informational text, Heidi Ayarbe discusses one girl’s experiences in the village. As students read, they take notes on the activities that Judica and her family take part in.

Students will read a passage and examples, and then write to answer questions and apply a strategy based on the passage. This resource supports English language development for English language learners.

Earth is a part of a solar system that includes seven other planets and their moons, all of which orbit around the sun. In this informational text, Barbara Radner provides additional information about what scientists have learned about our solar system. As students read, they take notes on the different planets and stars that the author discusses.

Earth is a part of a solar system that includes seven other planets and their moons, all of which orbit around the sun. In this informational text, Barbara Radner provides additional information about what scientists have learned about our solar system. As students read, they take notes on the different planets and stars that the author discusses.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was the first effort by Americans to explore what is now the western United States. President Thomas Jefferson had just completed the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, in which the United States bought a great deal of land from the French. He wanted American travelers to map and characterize the newly acquired territory and establish an American presence there. As students read, they identify the difficulties that Lewis and Clark faced on their journey, and how they overcame them.

In this lesson using Ben’s Dream, a picture book by Chris Van Allsburg, students highlight ten major landmarks of the world: the Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Parthenon, the Sphinx, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, and Mount Rushmore. After reading and discussing Ben’s Dream, students identify the landmarks shown in the book and examine photographs of them. Working in small groups, students select one landmark to research. Using their research skills, students locate these famous landmarks, conduct further research on them, publish their findings using an online tool, and share that information with the class.

Learn how to identify explicit evidence and understand implicit meaning in a textSometimes the main idea likes to hide out in the texts that you read. Lenny Lizard will give you some pointers on how to uncover the main idea and use key details to support your answers.By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to find the directly and indirectly stated main idea of a text. You will also learn how to identify and explain how key details support the main idea.

In this lesson,students locate information in a nonfiction book or article, identifying the main ideas and supporting details.

In this informational text, Sara Matson describes one woman’s job creating copies of books in braille, a special alphabet that people with vision loss can read through touch. As students read, they take notes on the steps to publish a book in braille.

Slavery in the United States led to a political divide that eventually resulted in the American Civil War. In 1861, 11 Southern states seceded, or left the United States, to form the Confederate States of America. Confederate states wanted slavery to continue, while Northern states, known as the Union, wanted to end slavery. Though it lasted only four years, the Confederacy had its own capital, president, and money system. In this informational text, Carol Baldwin discusses the Confederate bill that John Jones found and its illustration of slavery. As studetns read, they take notes on what the Confederate bill revealed about slavery in the South.

Slavery in the United States led to a political divide that eventually resulted in the American Civil War. In 1861, 11 Southern states seceded, or left the United States, to form the Confederate States of America. Confederate states wanted slavery to continue, while Northern states, known as the Union, wanted to end slavery. Though it lasted only four years, the Confederacy had its own capital, president, and money system. In this informational text, Carol Baldwin discusses the Confederate bill that John Jones found and its illustration of slavery. As students read, they take notes on what the Confederate bill revealed about slavery in the South.

In this article and activity, students will understand and be able to summarize the cause of and results from the Trail of Tears.

At school in Japan, children bring a boxed lunch known as obento. In this informational text, Teresa V. Mitchum provides information about what lunchtime looks like for children in Japan. As students read, they take notes on how parents prepare obento for their children.

Milan Sandhu has written for Highlights Magazine for Kids. In this article, Sandhu provides information about the Indian festival, Holi, and how it is celebrated. As students read, they take notes on what Indians celebrate on Holi.