Printable worksheets for measuring a fourth grade student's ability to understand what he/she reads. Reading passages are followed by a set of reading comprehension questions.
Some can, most will not
No, but it's a good idea, since it helps you prepare for the next reading comprehension level, in the next grade.
Lorraine Carpenter has written: 'A study of the reading comprehension growth rates of gifted second through sixth grade students' -- subject(s): Gifted children, Reading, Education (Elementary), Education, Reading comprehension
There are many methods of teaching comprehension. The first thing to do is to identify which grade level you will be teaching comprehension. Then you should teach to the expected level of comprehension for the grade.
Sample reading comprehension tests are provided by educators across the country. Good luck to your child on their quest. Just keep at it and I'm sure they will start doing well.
Ready Level E is typically designed for students in 4th grade. It focuses on developing reading comprehension and vocabulary skills at that grade level.
By the end of Grade 2, students are typically expected to be reading at a level around 24-28 on the Fountas and Pinnell system, which correlates to a second-grade reading level. This means they should be able to read and understand simple stories independently with fluency and comprehension.
I need to know where I can find the reading textbook.
If you are pursuing an elementary education degree, you will probably focus on reading and math. Between the third and fourth grade, students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. If they still struggle with reading comprehension, they will have difficulty adjusting to the more challenging curriculum of the upper grades. Educators can attack this issue by working on vocabulary, reading aloud, increasing reading fluency and discussing the reading passage for practical applications.
Martha Lou Austin has written: 'Listing comprehension, auditory discrimination, and first grade reading achievement'
Grady Lee Ballard has written: 'The effect of guiding and motivating questions upon the reading comprehension of fourth and fifth grade pupils' -- subject(s): Psychology of Reading, Reading (Elementary), Reading, Psychology of
The website Education.com has a great selection of printable reading comprehension worksheets available. Easily searchable by grade level and subject. Everything from riddles, facts and opinions, cause and effect to interactive story writing.