Reading 4, 3Rd Ed. Teacher Resources

Teacher resources Reading 4 Voyages THIRD EDITION

Contents The following Teacher Resources are arranged by lesson. • Vocabulary • Comprehension • SSR Journal Activities The Teacher Resources included here are also Assessment tools and rubrics appear after the lesson materials. available online at bjupress.com/resources for your convenience. Phonics Fitness Online Forty-four optional pages of Phonics Fitness are available at bjupress.com/resources. These pages provide optional teacher-guided review and/or independent practice of phonics for fourth-grade students who would benefit from phonics instruction.

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Vocabulary 4 Vocabulary 3 2. 1. 6. 5. 4. 3. The hikerscarefully building willbelockedallsummer. Be suretotakeyour We needagoodbabysitter whoknowshowto decision. A large,angrycrowdhadgatheredto losing team. The winningteam stops? Do youthinkthesunwill view fromthetop. The longlineofpeoplewalkedtothequeen’sgraveinasilent . Manyofthepeopleworelongblack gloated foul descended belongings poisontoherfood.Thecookhadbeen emerge thattheyhadbetterskillsthanthe themountainafterenjoying homewithyousincetheschool fromthecloudsafterrain protest insulted miraculous thecourt’sunfair cloaks tend himbyrefusing children. tokeepout recovery grim Fire ontheMountain

Comprehension 5 4. 3. 2. 1. Does thestoryleaveyouwithoneidea? Do anyofthecharacterslearnanimportantlesson? Do thecharactersgetwhattheywant? What isimportanttothecharacters? •

Dreams Finding the Theme: End? How DoesIt Fire ontheMountain © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 6 • Dreams 1. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. town. The tornadowastheworst Lord, hiskingdomwould King DavidtoldSolomonthatifhewouldwalkinthewayof Some thoughthisaccidentwasaterrible about it. When Isawthebeautifulsunset,was pay theentirebill. The manoweda The comedy intheplaycausedmetolaughloudly. debt becausehedidnothaveenoughmoneyto prosper tragedy . toeverhappeninoursmall inspired misfortune towriteapoem . William Shakespeare, Playwright © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 9 •

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3. 6. 5. 4. 2. 1. King Saulshowed after thebattlewaswon. The princetoldthekingofhis sales. The shoppersrushedaboutina would notfalldownthestairs. Mom there arenootheremptyseats. It iscommon floors intheelevator. To gettotherooftopofskyscraper,youhave enclosed courtesy thelivingroomwithbabygatessothatmysister malice togiveyourseatanolderpersonwhen whenhetriedtokillDavid. intention frenzy togetthebestChristmas tomarrythefairlady ascend fifty “A Tale ofChanticleer” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 10 •

Dreams grandpa isfunandkind.Ihopewillbelikehimwhengrowup! Bible. Heisanhonestand know alotaboutcomputers,butmygrandpaknowsthe States togetmygrandpauseonlinebanking,though!Hemaynot request. Itwouldtakea is amazedathowquicklyastorecan have to Computers people ofhis My grandpadoesnotknowmuchabouttechnology.The interpret overwhelm generation the process for ordering things on his computer. He him.WhenIgotohishouse,sometimes decree grewupwithoutcomputersorcellphones. righteous fromthepresidentofUnited manwhofollowsafterGod.My fulfill hisorderusingonline “Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Group 2:“Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream” Group 1:“A Tale of Chanticleer” Comprehension 11 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. How isthisthemesimilartothemoralsin“A TaleofChanticleer”?Howisitdifferent? Summarize howNebuchadnezzarchangesandtheeventthatbringsaboutthischange. Summarize thethemeofBibleaccount. How arethesemoralssimilartowhatNebuchadnezzarlearned?theydifferent? Summarize themoral(lesson)offablelearnedbyfox. Summarize themoral(lesson)offablelearnedbyChanticleer. •

Dreams 5. 4. 3. Vocabulary 13 Vocabulary 12 6. 4. 3. 2. 1. 6. 5. 2. 1. Brown. “Hard workisour in May. age The Jim’s friendsmadea “Let’s gotoGlassMountainlookfor through theairport. It washardnotto he toldthemtheyweregoingtothebiggame. The teammemberslookedattheircoachwith his hand. It washardforJuannotto Beth hada was Joe was It handicapped Although hecouldnotsee,theboydidbelievewas The oldwomanlookedatthedirtyragwith instinctive raving restriction scheme . aboutallthegoodfoodinNewYorkCity. forthegirlstosquealwhenstartled. gawk togetevenwithherlittlesister. didnotapplytoSandysincesheturnedten strategy prediction atthefamousbaseballplayerashewalked todefeattheotherteam,”saidMr. spout thathewouldwintherace. theanswerinsteadofraising obsidian disgust astonishment ,” Carolsuggested. . when

Gifted Hands Gifted © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading What planwouldyousuggesttohelpBenandCurtisimprovetheirgrades? How wouldyoufeelifthisplanwereonerequiredtofollow? Do youbelieveSonyawastoohardonBenandCurtis? Comprehension 13 •

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Dreams 6. 5. 4. 3. 1. 5. Vocabulary 15 Vocabulary 14 2. 6. 4. 3. 2. 1. of fun. school’s The suffering frombraintumors. Neurosurgery said Tony. be “Don’t was Ted and shrubs. The landscaperhadalotof science teacher. should “We Dad toldSarah. “You needtocontrolyour exclaimed thejudge. “ said MissShaw. “The creekisan first. Andrew andJoshuamadea an adult. Cassie wenttothe nurse. “You shouldnot Seldom haveweseensuchhugepumpkinsatthecountyfair!” invaluable judgmental analyze philosophy hasbeenusedtosavethelivesofmanypeople obstacle ignore juvenile totheteamduringlastbikeracetheywon. thesoaptoseewhatitismadeof,”said abouttheshapeofpizza;ittastesgreat,” thatbrightredspotonyourarm,”saidthe includesworkinghard andhavinglots wewillneedtocrossfinishtherace,” trainingsessionsinceshewasnotyet temper insight lunge forthecandy,butEvangottoit andbenicetoyourbrother,” whenitcametoplantingtrees

Dreams 1. 3. Vocabulary 18 Vocabulary 17 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 5. 4. 2. you earn,”theteacherexplained. amount oftimeyouspendstudyingforyourtestsandthegrades “A Molly andSuewereableto escaped. Tom hada The computeris said Kim. “Because ourplansare fascinating The storyaboutthePilgrims’struggleforsurvivalisreally Alaska. Shelly neededto straight upanddownonyourpaper.” “Remember,” saidtheartteacher,“ The boyreachedoutto Tim’s The beautifulpaintinghadapositive graph reaction maybeusedtoshowtherelationshipbetween . heightened wastojumpeverytimeJanescreamed. adapt hardwired tothechangeofclimateaftershemoved senseofdangerwhenheheardthelionhad flexible snatch , soitcannotbeeasilychanged. perform thehatoffhisfriend’shead. , wecanleavewhenyouareready,” vertical “How theHuman Brain Does Compare to aComputer?” theirskitattheannualpicnic. impact lineswillalwaysrun onSally. © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 19 •

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2. 1. cause someonetofall. Do notthrowyourbanana the girlsweredressinguptheirdog. The parentscouldheara peal peel oflaughterfromtheroomwhere onthefloorbecauseitmight Haiku © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 20 •

Dreams 3. 6. 5. 4. 2. 1. The gardenplants My one-year-oldbrotherwould After thesoccergame,I will I Despite thesnowstorm,Daddecidedto was There wasabigboxundertheChristmastree.Becausemysister curious remain , she___. athomewhilemysister___. wither sprawl when___. outonthegrassbecause___. stumble persist ashe___. and___. “The Man Man Who“The BoughtaDream” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 21 Middle End Beginning Problem Events Solution Events Events Characters Setting (pages 81–83) •

(pages 78–80) Dreams (pages 75–77) Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Plot Look Again: Man Who“The Bought aDream” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading SSR Journal22a What doIhear? •

Dreams What timeperiodisit? Main Setting Main What doIsee? (Where amI?) Main setting What doIfeel? SSR Journal: SSR Journal: Setting © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Dear Journal, Journal 22aandanyothersettingdetailsyoufindinteresting. the settingasyoulookaround.Includeinformationorganizedon Imagine youhavesteppedintoyourbook.Writeaparagraphdescribing SSR Journal22b •

Friendships 5. 5. 4. 3. Vocabulary 25 Vocabulary 24 6. 4. 3. 2. 1. 6. 2. 1. If youdon’tmind be To You willseemmore I amalittle wear ___. Since thepicnicwillbemore If youwanttomakethe her face. The childwhoheldoutherhandtobeghada grassy This broken toy,soIgaveheroneofmine. felt I A The boysittingaloneinthecornerlooked My motheris swallow sympathetic successful wasflyingaroundthebarnpreparingtobuildanest. tuffet leery excitable inarchery,youmust___. ofwalkingbarefootinthetallgrassbecause___. wouldmakeaniceplaceforourpicnic. whenIsawmylittlesistercryingoverher venturing refined whenthereisamouseinthehouse. acquaintance andpoliteifyou___. intothedeepwater,youcould___. casual thanthewedding,Iwill ofagiraffe,youshould___. forlorn wistful . lookon The Cricket in Times Square

Friendships 3. 1. 2. confusion celebrationcouch under ourdinnerplates. The globe watermelonanimal The youngboychasedthe ribbon hattribe woman’s The hullabaloo bonnet beganwhenthedogpulledtableclothoutfrom shadedherfacefromthehotsun. critter backtoitsden. Limericks © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 28 •

Friendships enjoy aThanksgivingfeastthatissuretoincludecorn. grow fromjustoneplanted they can.ItishardforMistytobelievethatseveralearsofcorncan and Mistyare Joe is Misty visitsherAuntMabelandUncleJoeontheirfarm. toiling longandhardtoharvestthesummercorn.AuntMabel bustling about,tryingtohelpUncleJoeinanyway kernel . Mistywillreturnin autumn “The Ant andtheGrasshopper” “The to © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 29 •

Friendships 6. Ifyoueat 5. Iftheservants 4. Ifthefancyrugsinqueen’spalaceare 3. Ifaprinceinvitedyoutojoinhimindiningonfine 2. IftheQueenofEnglandservedteaon 1. Ifyouchooseyourfoodfroma tasty ortasteless? they movingslowlyorquickly? comforts orbasicneeds? you beeatingsomethingorsettingthetable? china fancyorplain? serve yourselfordoesawaitressyou? scrumptious scramble foodthatmakesyouwantmore,isthe tofinishthejobbeforedeadline,are buffet ratherthanamenu,doyou extravagant luxuries “The “The Town Mouse” andtheCountry Mouse , aretheyextra china,isthe fare , would © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 30 •

Friendships and nudgedhimgentlyalong. and hunghisheadlow.Hislovingmotherhad mother. Whenshefinallycaughthim,heknewhad slop innotime. pigs actedasiftheywould One little Smitty calledtothe riotous pigwassquealingandrunningfromhis swine perish . Sowsandpigletscamerunning.The fromhunger.They compassion devoured transgressed onhim “Parable oftheProdigal Son” the

Friendships a sniff,”hecalledtoher. “Sure enough,”shesaid.“Thereisacorncob inthere.” don’t yougolookandsee?” there’s acorncobinthere?” the feedingtrougheveryfewminutes.Finallyshesaid,“Areyousure over onhisside.Paulayawnedtoo,butshecouldn’thelpglancingat corncob forthenextfifteenminutesgetstosleepinmudhole.” said, “Thereisonecorncobleftinthefeedingtroughoverthere.” mudhole.” he saidtoPaula.“Let’shaveacontestseewhosleepsinthe would feel,andhewanteditverybadly.“Iknowwhatlet’sdo,” mudhole. Buthethoughtabouthowcoolandsquishythemudhole mudhole. the mudholehadshrunk.Therewasroomforonlyonepigin barnyard’s mudhole.Theweatherhadbeendryforseveraldays,and The pigshadjusteatenlunchandwantedtotakeanapinthe “Maybe youshouldjust haveonelittletaste.”Percysatupand Paula sniffedthecorncob. “Oh,itsmellsheavenly!”shesighed. Percy openedoneeye.“Putyoursnoutdown inthereandhave So Paulashuffledovertothefeedingtrough and lookedinside. “I sawitmyself,”saidPercywithanotherhuge yawn.“Why The twopigssatinthesunshine.Percyyawnedandflopped “Okay,” Paulaagreedreluctantly. “Yes. Whicheverpigcanresistthetemptationtoeatthat Paula perkedup.“Thereis?”shesaid. Now PercyknewthatPaulahadaweaknessforcorncobs.Sohe “Fair enough,”saidPaula. Percy knewthat,asagentleman, he shouldletPaula have the The afternoonsunwaswarmonthebacksofPercyandPaula. Tricky Pig Look Again: Fables andParables © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 31(continued) •

Friendships trick themintogivingyouwhatwant,”hesaidtohimself. over totheothersideofyard. to themudhole.Paularealizedshehadbeentrickedandtrudged corncob, cheweditup,andswallowedit. without actuallyswallowingit.” corncob inherteeth. wonderful, sweet,cornytaste!”Thenextthingsheknew,hadthe count aseatingit.” watched Paulaleaningintothetrough.“Onelittlelickwouldn’t Percy smiled.“Ifyouknowsomeone’sweakness,caneasily “Yes! Themudholeismine!”Percysquealedandwaddledover But beforeshecouldstopherself,Paulacruncheddownonthe “That’s right,Paula,”saidPercy.“Youcanenjoythetaste “You’re right,”saidPaula.Shelickedthecorncob.“Whata Look Again: Fables andParables © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 32 •

Friendships 2. 1. 6. 5. 4. 3. belowground andlinedwithstone,”Liztoldtheclass. “In theHolyLandwesawanancientgrain “I wasso on theshore. When thegirl’sgrandfatherdied,herfamily John camehomefromthepartywitha queen’s The birthday party. was Karen perplexed bemused dignity byAlly’sstrangequestion,”saidMicah. keptherfromeatingwithfingers. whenshesawhowquietAlexwasduringthe haul silo ofcandy. inherited thatwas hishome “Two Brothers” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 33and34 •

Friendships 6. 4. 3. victory wasworththesacrificeoffamilybeingapart. for theirparents,whilehewouldbegonemanydays.Havingthe member oftheundergroundmightleavea underground resisted theevildictatorandhisarmy.Thesepeoplejoined guards justbecausethedictatordidnotlikethem.Somepeople people werearrestedandsenttoa the armybeganto soldiers wastednotimeto 1. The Vocabulary 34 Vocabulary 33 5. 2. the houses. was Angela month!” exclaimedJosé. “I canhardlywaittoseeourcousinsatthefamily my “In The continued towaitforhim. Todd thoughtJimwould The frail captor dictator judgment oldwomanneededhelpcrossingthestreet. tosecretlyhelpthecitizens.Todefeatenemy,a placedhisprisonerinajailcellwithironbars. suspicious orderedhisarmytoattackthesmallcountry.The persecute , thebarnlooksbetterpaintedred,”saidLuke. whenshenoticedamanwalkingbetween invade eventually thecitizensbytakingawayfood.Many theunpreparednation.Quickly, concentration camp showupattheballpark,sohe sibling athometocare reunion “Corrie ten Friend Boom: oftheJews” withcruel next © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Write thepagenumberwhereyoufoundinformationaltextfeatures. Comprehension 33 •

Friendships Informational Text Features: Where Did You Find Them? Section Title Diagram Photo withCaption Sidebar “Corrie ten Friend Boom: oftheJews” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 34 •

Friendships his mind the readertochange of something;toget To convincethereader Persuade Author’s Purpose: PIE enjoy the readerwill To tellastorythat Entertain Inform topic information abouta new; toprovide To teachsomething “Corrie ten Friend Boom: oftheJews” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 36and37 •

Friendships 3. 2. 1. Vocabulary 37 Vocabulary 36 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. items? the thingsbeingsold,orarewelookingat peoplesellingthe We lookatthe machine? from someonewhosellssomething,orarewe buyingfroma We buyfruitfroma roller coaster.Aretheyfeelingatingling,orarepain? The kidsfeela and mixingit,orisshetakingitoutofthepan? Grandma claps. Doeshewaitforamoment,ordoestripandfall? actor The is shewrappingthebabyinablanket? mother A The girlputa parade. The high-steppinghorses out oftheway. The ballwouldhavehittheboyinheadifhehadnot kneads hesitates cradles saucer prickle wares thebreaddoughoverandover.Issherolling thebaby.Issheholdingbabyinherarms,or beforewalkingonstagewhiletheaudience ofmilknexttothemeowingkitten. vendor spreadoutatthesale.Arewelooking ofexcitementastheywaitinlineforthe pranced atthefarmers’market.Arewebuying forthepeoplewatching dodged “The Best Kind ofLove” Kind Best “The

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6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. servant sonfriend The knightinstructedhis dangerous harmlessenjoyable The icemadedrivingontheroads tiny averagehuge amounts oficecreamintheirbowls. The children’seyeswidenedwhenGrandmagavethem end ofabranch fork betweentwobranches wind andrain. The squirrelbuiltitsnestinthe large, spread out the area short, narrow The settlerswonderedhowmanydaysitwouldtakethemtocross trail river removed fixedchanged leaving. Dad lookedinthemirrorand expanse oftheprairie. yeoman adjusted hollow topreparehisarmorforbattle. treacherous empty spaceorhole hiscrookedtiebefore ofthetree,safefrom duringthestorm. massive

“Janwahr’s Bridge” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 40 symbols to orpoemadeepermeaning. give astory represents somethingelse. An authormay use A a symbolofGod’s promise to mankind. aware oftrain tracks and thepresence oftrains. Arainbow is States. Arailroad crossing sign isasymbolto makepeople these examples,In isasymboloftheUnited UncleSam symbol •

Friendships is an object, aperson,orananimalthat isanobject, Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain “Uncle Sam” by James Montgomery Flagg/ Symbol “Janwahr’s Bridge” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 41 •

Friendships 4. 3. 1. 6. 5. 2. Our teamsenta so itcouldswimaway. Grandpa tookthefishoffhookand demanding lunch. The dininghallwasunder teachings aboutlifesotheycouldbewise. The cake inexchangeformyhelpcleaninghisroom. I because theyarehardtoseewhenitisalmostdark. Mom toldustowatchforsnakeswhenwerideourbikesat rules withtheboys’team. negotiated philosopher withmybrothertoletmehavethebiggerpieceof toldhisstudentstolistencarefully delegation siege ofthreegirlstodiscussthekickball bythegroupofhungrycampers submerged itinthecreek dusk

Friendships near thecaptain’sfeet.Thesailorscheered. lost hisbalanceandfelltoknees.Thedaggerlandedonthedeck quick twirlofthewheel,andshiprockedtooneside.Thepirate up, pirate!Youcannotfightallofmymen! belt andtookafewstepsbackwardtowardtheship’swheel.“Give “Give meyourship!”Hisgriptightenedonthesailor’sshirt. a onto thedeck.Hegrabbed prepare!” hetoldhissailors. nearer. Heandhismenwereinadangeroussituation.“Wemust dagger The captaindrewhisswordfromthe Suddenly, apirate The ship’scaptainlooked . “Now,Captain!”hesaid,wavingthepointedtipinair. clambered tunic solemn overthesideofboatand ofanearbysailorandheldup asthepirateshipcame scabbard Surrender hangingonhis !” Hegavea “Janwahr’s Bridge” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 44and45 •

Friendships 4. 6. 3. 1. Vocabulary 45 Vocabulary 44 6. 5. 3. 2. 1. 5. 4. 2. is alotfasterthan Farmers useamachine toseparatethegrainfromstalk,which celebrate theindependenceoftheircountry. The FourthofJulyisthe birthday. My to doinstead. The rainruinedourpicnicplans,sowe All humansare of hishonestyandhardwork. Abraham Lincolnwasknownasamanofgreat church. Mom for thefallfestival. We usedsmall the storiesofolderpeople. A youngpersoncan were notinhisownlanguage. The and peoplemovedawaytofindfood. Without rainforthecrops, practiced forthetestallweek. was I generous foreigner determined urged ustoeatbreakfastquicklysowewouldnotbelatefor auntgivesmemoneyandagifteveryyearon my couldnotreadthesignsatairportbecausethey sheaves descendants Iwouldgetallmyspellingwordscorrect,so threshing glean ofwheatandbrightpumpkinstodecorate official valuableknowledgefromlisteningto famine byhandastheydidin Bibletimes. ofAdamandEve. holidaywhenAmericans spreadquicklyacrosstheland discussed character whatwewanted because “Ruth andNaomi” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 47and48 •

Friendships 3. 4. 1. Vocabulary 48 Vocabulary 47 6. 5. 4. 2. 1. 6. 5. 3. 2. understand ___. Jana hada Cathy toldherfriendsthatshehadmadea Harry triedto a With ___. How Carriefeltaboutlosinghermathbook was he rodeonone___. It waseasyforScottto Dad calledto kitchen. Tina thoughtitwasa said theteacher. is “It It wasa make allthedecisions,”saidMother. “Tammy, youreallyneedto classmates. was Ken essential grave dreadful apprehensive speculative expression,Billtoldthewholegroupthat___. thatyoubringasacklunchfortheschoolpicnic,” reassure pester stormthatblewthebarnroofoff. Jilltotellhimwhere___. hideous lookonherfacebecause shecouldnot Momthathewouldbehomesoon. aboutgivinghisspeechinfrontof detest assert rollercoasters,becausethelasttime ratthatthecookhadseenin yourselfandnotlettheothers resolution evident to___. whenshe “Betsy HoldstheReins”“Betsy © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 47a cause: More thanoneeffectfora One causeandoneeffect: effect: More thanonecauseforan Henry wasafraidofdogs. Sally studiedathome. Sally listenedinclass. • Bill hitthebaseball.

Friendships Cause (Why?) and Effect (What happened?) (What andEffect Cause (Why?) German shepherdlickedhishand. Henry wasshakingwhenthe Sally madeaB+onhertest. Bill’s teamwonthegame. Bill gotahomerun. “Betsy HoldstheReins”“Betsy © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Elizabeth Ann’s(Betsy’s)emotionsandbehavior.HighlightBetsy’semotions. Complete thechart.Identifyatleastthreecause-and-effectrelationshipsfor Comprehension 47b •

Friendships Cause (Why?) Cause-and-Effect Relationships Cause-and-Effect Effect (Whathappened?) “Betsy HoldstheReins”“Betsy © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 49 •

Friendships 6. 4. 5. 3. 2. 1. the garage. The warm. The oldmanputonhis at thefair. felt Jane grotesque Mary thoughtshewouldhaveanightmareafterlookingatthe put itbehindherhead. While daydreaminginthehammock,Liz walls. Dad decidedtopaintthewindow pervasive miserable statue. smellofthebakingcookiesbroughtJiminsidefrom aftereatingthecorndogandcottoncandy nightcap andcrawledintobedtoget casings afterhepaintedthe crooked herarmand “Betsy HoldstheReins”“Betsy © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 50 4. 3. 2. 1. When doesElizabethAnnsymbolically“hold Symbolic meaningof“holdthereins”: When doesElizabethAnnliterally hold thereins? Literal meaningof“holdthereins”: the reins”? •

Friendships 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. fire trucksarrived. Tongues wolves. The wild flowers. Cathy andAnnedecidedto dog biscuit. Mark triedto became thestate The highschoolhockeyteamdefeatedtheirbiggestrivaland The soldierwasorderedto rough offirewereleapingouttheburningbuildingas cowboysdefendedtheircattlefromtheattacking coax champions thefrightenedpuppyoutofsewerusinga buff romp . hisshoesuntiltheyshined. throughthemeadowandpick “Stories” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 51 of yourspecialmemory. have ofafriend.Inthecloud,drawpicture On thelines,writeaspecialmemorythatyou •

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Friendships Character Character Traits Trait SSR Journal: SSR Journal: Characters © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading SSR Journal52b 2. 1. The characterIamthe The characterIamthe I am I am least most •

Friendships likethischaracterbecause likethischaracterbecause The Character IAm orLeast theMost Like least most likeis likeis SSR Journal: SSR Journal: Characters © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 53 •

Seasons 2. 4. 3. 1. becoming I hopewecanmakeithomeduringthesnowstormwithout soccer games. Liam’s grandparentsare hungry. felt Angelina join ourgroupatlunch. Since Kevinisnewatschool,Iwill stranded languid onthesideofroad. becauseitwasahotdayandshevery retired , sotheycangotoallhisdaytime befriend “Seashells” & “maggie andmillymolly andmay” himandaskto © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 53 •

Seasons Comparing Poems Using a Venn Diagram “Seashells” Alike “Seashells” & “maggie andmillymolly andmay” “maggie andmilly. ” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 54 •

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6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. horses? If someoneisa If yourmother it away? If youwantedto person oragod? If ajobwassomething gloomy? If aplaceseemeddarkand If theairfelt dank shrieked swineherd preserve onawinterday,woulditbetoowetordry? , wouldthesoundbesoftorloud? mortal something,wouldyoukeepitorthrow , doesthatpersoncareforpigsor dismal hadtodo,woulditbeajobfor , woulditbecheerfulor “The Mother Mother Who“The Lost HerDaughter” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 55 •

Seasons before allthe from Bethlehem.TheyfledtoEgyptandweresafelyoutofthe decree. AnangelwarnedMaryandJosephinadreamto of their male childreninBethlehem.Parentsofbabyboysfearedforthelives and onedaytakeoverhisthrone.Hemadeaplanto King Herodwantedtomakesurenootherkingwouldrise offspring violence . Buttheycoulddonothingto tookplace.GodhadprotectedHisSon. reverse execute theking’s withdraw allthe region “God aFlood” Sends

© 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 56 seasons? pattern ofthechanging What isthereasonfor seasons asignof? What arethechanging change intheseasons? Who isresponsibleforthe •

Seasons Myth vs.Myth BibleAccount Myth (pages223–24) Look Again: Mother Who“The Lost Her Bible Account(page232) Daughter” & “God aFlood” Sends © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 57 •

Seasons words of long onthegrounddelightsher.Mariaremembershermother’s closed andbreathingtheairdeeply.Thescentof looks contentstandinginthemiddleof their eyes.Thesungivesabright over withthefruit.Mariaandher Mexican mountains.Togethertheypickapplesfromthetreesbent Each autumnMariavisitsher caution nottoeatarotten,wormyapple! luster abuela abuela totheapples.Maria’s wearsunglassestoprotect (grandmother) inthe orchard amber withhereyes applestoo “Something “Something Told the Wild Geese” abuela

Seasons 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. is itatypeofrock,stream,ormineral? a If something? a If vegetable, apricklyfruit,orstalkofgrain? If or fur? If lazy, orunkind? a If soup fromthemeat,haveyoucaughtafish,rabbit,orbuffalo? If youcatcha rye mussels spring sickle gammy iscutandtiedinbundleswhenitharvested,around hasacurvedblade,isitusedtopaint,tighten,orcut canbefoundinsaltwater,dotheyhavewings,shells, comesfrombelowthegroundandisusedfordrinking, personaccidentlybumpsintothings,isheclumsy, coney inatrapontheground,andthenmake Samuel Eaton’sSamuel intheLife ofaPilgrim ADay Boy Day:

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6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. starched The boysstoodupstraightinthechoir,lookingstifftheir scoffed When mysistertoldmeIwouldbeafamouspianistsomeday, gusto I washungry,andthehamburgerlookeddelicious,soateitwith her favoritepillow. “You area get yourshoeswetandmuddy. Be suretostayoutofthe tropical flowers. The seasidecottagehadan . , “That’ssilly!” suits. disgrace ,” Mothersaidtothedogafterhechewedup bog aura neartheriverifyoudon’twantto offishmixedwiththescents Cranberry Thanksgiving Cranberry © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 60 4. 3. 2. 1. Character Name •

Seasons 4. 5. 1. Vocabulary 63 Vocabulary 62 6. 5. 3. 2. 1. 6. 4. 3. 2. name incorrectly. The otherboys too tiredtoeatanythingforsupper. In avoiceIcouldbarelyhear,mysister Nicholas wore aspartofhercostume. The woman’shairwascompletelycoveredbythe pillowcases. Grandma usedbrightredthreadto desks atschool. We arenotallowedtokeepourbackpacksinthe speaking in I couldnotunderstandtheJewishwomanbecauseshewas crowded, anddiseasespreadquicklyfromroomtoroom. family’s Our Saturdays toworship. We oftenseeourJewishneighborswalkingtothe much herparentshadpaidforticketstotheplay. Maria wasnotverygratefulbecauseshe after shepulledonthem. The littlegirlhad sports. I admire peoplewhodonotletdisabilitiesstopthemfromplaying managed Yiddish tenement taunted corkscrew tohitaflyballevenwithhisinjuredwrist. . inthepoorersectionofcitywas Jameswhenhepronouncedtheteam curlsthatwouldbouncebackinplace embroider murmured ignorant rosesonthe aisles headdress synagogue thatshewas ofhow between she on Molly’s Pilgrim © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Author: Book Title: SSR Journal65a •

Seasons Plot: Beginning, Middle, andEnd Beginning Middle End SSR Journal: SSR Journal: Plot © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading away theendingofbook. Beginning, Middle,andEnd In oneparagraph,summarizetheplotofyourbook.Use SSR Journal65b •

Seasons charttohelpyou.Remembernotgive Plot Summary Plot:

Seasons off, thetreeseemedgladto if bentunderaheavy were brownandfullof seemed abouttobreakaswell.Thedryleavesonthebrokenlimb of its We made boughs wasbroken.Severalotherslookedso arrangements burden crinkles release tohavetheoldoaktreetrimmed.One . Whenthedeadbranchwastrimmed . Thelimbhungdowntotheearthas it. fragile thatthey “The Cherry Trees”Cherry “The © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Symbol Comprehension 66 •

Seasons Meaning Symbolism and Theme Symbolism Theme “The Cherry Trees”Cherry “The © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Babylonian Names Hebrew Names Comprehension 67 •

Seasons Belteshazzar Abednego Hananiah Shadrach Meshach Mishael Azariah Daniel Name Name Name Meanings could alsopossiblyrefer tothegodNebo.) (Nego wasaBabyloniangod.Thisname (Bel means“lord”or“master”andwas (Aku wasaBabyloniangod.) used ofaBabyloniangod.) “The Lordisgracious” “Bel protectshislife” “Command ofAku” “Who islikeGod?” “God ismyjudge” “Who islikeAku?” “Servant ofNego” “The Lordhelps” Meaning Meaning Look Again: Cherry Trees”“The

Seasons 1. The 4. 3. 2. grass inhisfields. The farmerfoundthathecouldnot to sit. The woodenchair reign The princefearedhisfather’sdeathsincehewouldbeexpectedto the studentswonderifspringwouldeverarrive. bleak . afternoonandthedraftyone-roomschoolhousemade sufficed whentherewasnoplaceelseforTom sustain hiscowswiththedry “A Carol” Christmas © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 69 •

Seasons 4. 3. 1. 6. 5. 2. and awarmbath. The familytookthe game offootball. The rivalteamsdeclareda against hiscountryashewalkedslowlytoprisoncell. The farmer’s The drained Grandpa saiditwasbesttoplantthevegetablegardeninwell- officer tohismen. “Load the traitor loamy artillery thoughtabouttheterriblecrimehehadcommitted meager groundnearthepond. andpreparetodefendthefort,”shouted wretched harvestwasduetoalackofrain. truce puppyinandgaveitfood,water, andagreedtoplayafriendly Shooting at theStars Shooting © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 70 talking toanotherpersonor talking aboutsomeoneora talking aboutyourself a groupofpeople group ofpeople Second person Third person • First person

Seasons he, she,it,him,his,her(s),its Point of ViewPoint I, me,my,mine you, your(s) Singular Look Again: they, them,their(s) we, us,our(s) you, your(s) Plural Shooting at theStars Shooting © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 71 •

Seasons 4. 1. 6. 5. 3. 2. pelted The mostfunthatCarlhadatsummercampwaswhentheboys photographic collection. Rick boughtanoldfilm hours tocomplete. The stared atthe Tim andhisfatherstoodontherimofGrandCanyon several years. Randy isan on avarietyoftopics. The intricate encyclopedia eachotherwithmudpiesbeforeaswiminthelake. expert patternofthewoodcarvingtookartistmany grandeur providedJoséwithhoursofinterestingreading inmartialartsandhashadablackbeltfor thatstretchedoutbeforethem. negative ofNewYorkCitytoaddhis Snowflake Bentley © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 73 •

Seasons 2. 6. 5. 4. 3. 1. Through Jesus,Godoffersforgivenesstoall to him. When theplumbercomestorepairsink,we right. Satan wantsapersontodowhatis bread andwaterfortheirsupper. The childrenlivedinsuch clerk gavetohim. John’s We areblesseddailywithGod’s integrity promptedhimtoreturntheextrachangestore penury bountiful thattheywerehappytohave perverse mercyandgoodness. ratherthanwhatis transgressors render payment . Bible Proverbs © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 73 Suh oen proverb Korean —South Words havenowingsbuttheycanflymanythousandsofmiles. proverb —Spanish The beginningofhealthistoknowthedisease. proverb —Philippine If youmakeahabitofbuyingthingsdonotneed,willsoonbeselling do. proverb —Indian The cobrawillbiteyouwhethercallitorMr.Cobra. proverb —American The earlybirdgetstheworm. —English proverb(fromseveralcountries) Don’t countyourchickensbeforetheyhatch. proverb —Arabian An armyofsheepledbyalionwoulddefeatanlionssheep. proverb —African Only afoolteststhedepthofwaterwithbothfeet. •

Seasons Proverbs from Around the World

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Seasons 1. 2. Vocabulary 75 Vocabulary 74 3. 2. 6. 5. 4. 3. 1. expect theirstudentstofollow. Teachers havecertainrulesand of God’spower. During astorm,thehighwindsandstrongrainsare about finishinghishomeworkbeforegoingtoplayoutside. Henry’s are foundinagodlywoman. Proverbs 31describes kingdom. As theking’s morning. Brushing myteethisa morning beforeclass. Reciting thePledgeofAllegianceisa weeds. helped I the AmericanRevolutionaryWar. Two ofmy conscience cultivate ancestors subject thegardenbywateringplantsandpulling botheredhimbecauseheliedtohisparents , Imustobeythelawshemakesfor onmymother’ssideofthefamilyfoughtin virtues ritual thatImakesuretodoevery , suchaskindnessandwisdom,that standards rite weperformevery ofbehaviorthatthey revelation

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People andGovernment Government is People are not not good. good.

People make upthe government. in government. them to serve encourage a noblelife, and followers to live solution: Teach Confucius’s “Confucius” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 74b • What IKnow

Seasons 4. 1. Vocabulary 77 Vocabulary 76 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 6. 5. 3. 2. The sweetsmellof Tom tappedhisfoot flew out. As thebearsearchedhollowlogforhoney, together ontheirprojects. The classroomwasfilledwith pretty atnight. The Christmaslightshangingonthe walked pastthetoystore. The littleboytried The spoiledchildbecame when theotherteamwins.” The coachsaid,“Agoodsportshouldnothavea Kent museum. Mary wasspeechlesswhenshesawthe Depression. The storeownercouldbarely king The mourned beckoned thelossofhispetsnake. incense hisservanttoapproachthrone. desperately impatiently spiteful wasverystrongintheAsianmarket. eke harmony togethisfather’sattentionasthey ashewaitedforSam. whenhedidnotgethisownway. outalivingduringtheGreat eaves magnificent asthestudentsworked ofourhouselook hordes scowl paintinginthe ofbees onhisface Older Brother,Older Younger Brother

Seasons Older Brother Older Friend Husband Father Ruler Five Relationships Basic inConfucianism Duty: toshowrespectandobedience Younger Brother Younger Friend Subject Wife Son Older Brother,Older Younger Brother © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 76b Nolbu—Older Brother 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. •

Seasons Main Characters’ Words orActions Main Characters’ (Good) Wise Character Chart Part 1 Part Character Chart Foolish (Bad) Brother Hŭngbu—Younger 10. 3. 2. 1. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Older Brother,Older Younger Brother (Good) Wise Foolish (Bad) © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 77 11. 10. Nolbu—Older Brother 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. •

Seasons Main Characters’ Words orActions Main Characters’ (Good) Wise Character Chart Part 2 Part Character Chart Foolish (Bad) Brother Hŭngbu—Younger 3. 2. 1. 5. 4.

Older Brother,Older Younger Brother (Good) Wise Foolish (Bad) © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Author: Book Title: SSR Journal79 How are theproblems solved? How doevents end? End What problems arise? changing? What keyevents are happeningor Middle What ishappening? Beginning •

Seasons Plot Plot andCharacter Development What like? isthecharacter Character Main from thebeginning ofthestory? How changed hasthemaincharacter these events andproblems? What isthemaincharacter’s response to Character Development

Determinations 1. 3. Vocabulary 81 Vocabulary 80 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 6. 5. 4. 2. 1. Micah wasseen dessert witheverymeal. The Italianrestauranthada for dinner,”saidSharontothetown’smayor. “I washopingthatyouwould so manyboatsareoutsailing. It ishardto “I willnotfightyou,”Ramón make itintohismouth. toddler’s The school. Since Ethanisvery Ally closedherbookand Martin wouldnot member ofthepioneerfamilyhadchorestodo. The well now. The familybecamesickduringtheflu sentences,” saidTina. “It ishardformeto homestead navigate awkward wasabusyplaceduringspringplanting,soeach roving neglect sociable condense fromoneendofthelaketootherbecause throughtownlookingforhislostdog. movementsdidnotallowmuchcerealto recited hisBiblereadingeachmorning. , heeasilymadefriendsathisnew reputation defiantly mysummervacationintojustafew oblige thepoemshehadmemorized. mebycomingtomyhouse epidemic toldthebully. forservingadelicious , buttheyareall “A Boy” Backwoods © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 80a (22 to28) Adult Years (13 to21) Years Early Adult Teen to (Birth to12) Early Years

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Determinations Appearance Abraham Lincoln Comes Alive Background Behavior “A Boy” Backwoods © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading The maprepresentstheUnitedStatesasof1840. from onelocationtothenextasyoureadaboutAbrahamLincoln’smoves. Shade themarknearcommunitynameanddrawalinewithanarrow Comprehension 80b Territory Iowa •

Missouri Determinations New Salem Springf Wisconsin Territory ield Illinois Vandalia Abraham Lincoln ontheMove Decatur Hodgenville Indiana Pigeon Creek Little Michigan Tennessee Knob CreekKnob Kentucky Ohio “A Boy” Backwoods Virginia © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 82 •

Determinations 6. 5. 1. 4. 3. 2. we wenttothemountains,”suggestedRandy. “I beach. was Stephanie go outforicecream,”thefathertoldhischildren. “Do notgetintoa answered thejudge’squestions. Kelly spokewith coach. “Where isthe hours everydayinordertojointheall-stateband. Eileen wasso propose wegotothebeachthisyearforvacationsincelast ambitious boundary intrigued confidence debate thatshepracticedherfluteforthree bytheclawsofcrabshefoundon betweenthetwosoccerfields?”asked aboutwhichflavorisbestwheneverwe andwasnotafraidwhenshe “A Boy” Backwoods © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 83 •

Determinations 6. 4. 1. 5. 3. 2. mother hadgivenherforicecream. Juanita leaves hehadgatheredforhisscienceproject. Ron founda campers. Loretta woods. The kingdressedin barn. The lightofthefullmoon liked hisnewbicycle. Ellen was trudged kindled earnest ruddy thedrywoodinfirepittowarmupcold homefromthestoreafterlosingmoneyher whenshetoldherbestfriendhowmuch mapleleaftoaddtheorangeandyellow humble etched clothingwhenhehuntedinthe thegiantoak’sshadowon “Lincoln” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 85 •

Determinations 6. Ifacontestis“boys 5. Iftheracebeganwitha 4. Ifan 3. Iftherunnerfallstogroundin 2. Ifahouseisunder 1. Ifthereisan together oraretheycompetingagainsteachother? someone starttooearly? horse orasteamenginethatpullstraincars? finish line,ishefullofenergyorextremelytired? live in? meatballs beingsoldoreaten? iron horse advertisement runsonrailsacrossthecountry,isitastatueof construction versus signal girls,”arethetwogroupsworking formeatballsinthenewspaper,are , didsomeoneblowahornor , isitbeingbuiltorreadyto exhaustion aftercrossingthe “The Legend of JohnHenry” “The © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 87 •

Determinations He hadprotectedthemwhilethesoldiersbeenatwar. men supper.Thentheyshared needed physicaland The worn. The uniforms. Theirclothingwasraggedandstained.shoeswere into thevillage.Thesoldiersweredressedintheir tenderness The colonists rhythmic intheyoungmen’sfaceshaddisappeared.They linedthedustyroadastheirsoldiersmarched beatofthetireddrumsoundedastheypassed. spiritual strengthening.Thevillagersfedthe testimonies ofGod’sloveandhow traditional blue “American Folksongs”

Determinations 6. 3. 5. 4. 2. 1. Did webreakdownontheroad,ordidrollalongroad? We away. Didmylegsshake,ordidtheyhurt? After Irodethescaryrollercoaster,mylegs begging formercyorhintingmercy? God hearsuswhenwerepentand guard? Did theprisonersstarerudelyatguard,ordidtheyyell prisoners The storage room.Didtheycarrylargebarrelsorsmallpouches? The soldierscarefullycarriedtheheavy mother ortoitshomeintheground? The foxrandownintoits trundled downthedirtroadinmygrandpa’soldpickuptruck. leered attheguardthroughbarsofjailcell. burrow forsafety.Didthefoxruntoits plead kegs formercy.Arewe ofgunpowdertothe quivered asIwalked Dandelions © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Identify themood,setting,symbol,andthemeof“TheCherryTrees.” Match thetermtoexample. Comprehension 88 D. A. C. B. theme: theauthor’smessageinastory mood: acertainemotion,orfeeling,thatanauthorwantsthe symbol: anobject,aperson,oranimalthatrepresents setting: theplaceandtimeofastory something else reader tofeelthroughastory

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4. 3. 2. 1. Determinations Betsy missesthecomfortsofherlifeincity.Thereis In “WindSong,”thepoetwantsreadertorecognize Daniel stoodbeforeKingNebuchadnezzarinhispalace Danzee, thedragon,isabridgeforJanwahrinseveral the differentwayoflifeonfarm. the trip.Shefeelshomesickasshestrugglestoadjust no onetohelpherwithcoatoraskhowshestood the songwindmakesasittouchesthingsinitspath. in Babylon. different ways. 7. 8. 6. 5. Mood, Setting, Symbol, and Theme Charissobs.ShedoesnotunderstandwhyGod lethergrandmotherdie. The smalltwigsonthecherrytreesaretooweak andfragiletobear Charis comeshomeearlyfromschoolbecause asnowstormis God givesChristiansgracetohelpthemrespondrightlyHimin cherry treebendbutdo heavy snow,sotheyfalltotheground.Thelarge branchesofthe starting. difficult times. not breakbeneaththe heavy snow.

Determinations 5. 1. 6. 4. 3. 2. cut down movebury because itwasnotgrowingintheshade. We hadto trace smelltaste would beripesoon. The weed whacker shovelhoe The gardeneruseda very cold very very small fabric. hot Mom ruinedhernewshirtwhenthe stable servants careforthehorses. William spendshisfreetimeatthe forgets treasuresdislikes grandparents’ housewhenshewasagirl. Elizabeth tinge

ofredonthegreentomatoesinourgardentoldusthey cherishes transplant farm zoo hermemoriesofthesummersshespentat spade thecactustoasunnierspotinyard todigtheweedsoutofflowerbed. livery scorching , wherehewatchesasthe ironmeltedthe Dandelions © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 90a God orothers? Does sheneedtomake thingsrightwith response? Jessica haveabiblicalattitudeand Based onverseswehavefound,does What responsedoesGodwanthertohave? response? What doestheBiblesayaboutJessica’s toward herproblem? What wordsdescribeJessica’sattitude actions) toherproblem? What isJessica’sresponse(wordsor What problemdoesJessicahave? •

Determinations tears. threw athimwhenhewalkedintothekitchen. threw itacrosstheroom. kitchen table.Sheploppeddowninachair,yankedhershoeoff,and Jessica glaredathim.“Ifailedmytest!”shesaidandburstinto “Bad day?”askedherbrother,dodgingtheothershoethatshe Jessica camehomeafterschoolandthrewherbackpackonthe Example 1 Attitudes andResponses Look Again: Dandelions © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 90a(continued) God orothers? Does heneedtomakethingsrightwith have abiblicalattitudeandresponse? Based onverseswehavefound,doesMark have? What responsedoesGodwanthimto response? What doestheBiblesayaboutMark’s toward hisproblem? What wordsdescribeMark’sattitude to hisproblem? What isMark’sresponse(wordsoractions) What problemdoesMarkhave? •

Determinations the otherplayer’shand. “Good game!Butmaybewe’llwinnexttime!”Hesmiledandshook other team.“Greathomerun!”hesaid.Hestuckhishandout. After thebaseballgame,Markwentovertoaplayeron Example 2 Look Again: Dandelions © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading other students. Use aBibleconcordanceasnecessary.Yourchartwillnotbeseenbyany It couldbesomethingyouareexperiencing right now.Completethechart. Think aboutaproblemordifficultsituationyoumayhaveexperienced. Comprehension 90b others? Do IneedtomakethingsrightwithGodor biblical attitudeandresponse? Based ontheversesIhavefound,did a from above.) to have?(Includeversereferencesifdifferent What attitudeandresponsedoesGodwantme response? (Includeversereferences.) What doestheBiblesayaboutmyattitudeand What wordsdescribemyattitude? have? What response(wordsoractions)do/didI What is/wasmyproblemordifficultsituation? •

Determinations Determinations 5. 3. 6. 4. 2. 1. The UnitedStatesNavyhasa pond oralargecontainer? The duckssplashedaroundinthehorse’s decorated orsetup? drawers andcabinetstoholdourtoys.Doesoutfittedmean Dad freight referringtosuppliesorpassengers? The traincarriedlumberandother or adisorganizedgroup? to goseaifthecountryisattacked.Isafleetanorganizedgroup large amountsorsmallpackages? since manydessertsrequirebothingredients.Doesbulkmean It islessexpensiveforabakerytobuyflourandsugarin type ofcovering? the childrenplayedinsprinkler.Isanawningawindowor The parentssatunderthe outfitted ourplayhousewithasecrettrapdoorandhidden awning fleet ofthehousetokeepcoolwhile ofshipsandsubmarinesready freight trough acrossthecountry.Is . Isatrough “Moving West: Then andNow” bulk

Determinations 6. Evenafterwepouredwateronthecampfire, piecesofwoodwere 5. Ihaveneverseenadoggrowlwithmore 4. Thehikerslippedandfellovertheedgeof the 3. Thewearyathleteraninshort, 2. Afterthelightswentoutduringbasketballgame,therewasan 1. Thelobsterisconsideredaseafood 6. Icouldseenothinginthedarkroom.Itlookedlikeablack 5. Donotswimtooclosetothe 4. “Wewillgetyoursonoutoftheburninghouse,”said 3. Theboy 2. Iwas 1. Theyoungmothergently Vocabulary 94 Vocabulary 93 race. still when theburglarbrokethroughfrontdoor. eerie delicious meat. jellyfish. firefighter, tryingtocalmthe onto it. project. smoldering silenceinthegym. elated extended tofindoutIhadwontheprizeforbestscience . hisfinger,hopingtheladybugwouldclimb caressed reef hysterical fitful , oryoumightbestungbya theheadofhersleepingbaby. delicacy burstsofspeedtofinishthe mother. savageness becauseofits ravine thanminedid . void

Determinations pulleys, andsails,Iknewweweregoingtobesafe. sailors sprangintoaction.Theyshowedgreat their work.JustwhenIthoughttheseawould a Irish watching thepelicansswoopoversea.Ilikedlisteningto I haddreamedof.lovedthesaltysmellinair,andenjoyed incredulous gale My sailingtripisa brogue aroseonenight,Irealizedthesailorswereveryseriousabout ! Icouldhardlybelievewasfinallytakingthevoyage ofthesailorsastheyjokedwitheachother.Butwhen jumble ofdifferentmemories.AtfirstIwas mastery envelop overtheropes, theship, The BlackStallion © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 96 •

Determinations 8. AlecfinallygoeshometohisparentsinNewYork.Findthestate 7. TheislandwhereAlecandtheBlacklandwouldbesomewhere 6. DrawtherouteIrishsailorstakefromIrelandtoBrazilin 5. AlecandtheBlackarerescuedbyIrishsailors.Thesailors 4. Alec’sshipissailingnorthpastPortugalwhenthestormhits. 3. TheblackstallioncomesaboardtheshipatasmallArabianport. 2. AlecsailsthroughtheArabianSea,Redand 1. Alec’sshipsetssailfromIndia.ColorthecountryofIndiapurple. of NewYorkinNorthAmericaandcoloritorange. island intheAtlanticOceanwhereyouthinkitmightbe. near enoughtotheislandseesmokefromfire.Draw off thecoastofPortugal.RememberthatIrishsailorspass black. country ofBrazilpink. of SouthAmerica.ColorthecountryIrelandblue. traveling southfromIrelandinEuropetoBrazilonthecontinent Color thecountryofPortugalgreen. Color thecountryofSaudiArabiayellow. his ship’srouteinred. Mediterranean Sea.HesailsbetweenMoroccoandSpain.Draw Map the Action: Instructions theAction: Map Look Again: The BlackStallion © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 97 •

Determinations 6. Weusedamovingvanto 5. Beforethehorsewas 4. Haveyou 3. Weheardasharp 2. Makingwagonwheelswasanimportant 1. Myfriendhadtoexplainthe house. America. I understoodit. registered whack! yourdogwiththeAmericanKennelClub? shod asthepoloplayer’s , heinjuredhishoofonarock. transport complicated ourfurnituretothenew industry gamethreetimesbefore mallet inearly hittheball. Horses © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 99and100 •

Determinations 6. Ifahorseistoo 5. Ifahorseisuptoits 4. Isa 3. Ifyoutightenthe 2. Ifapersonsayshorseis 1. Ifaperson 6. Mybrotherboughtacalfthatwasbredfromtheveryfinest 5. Thecowboylightlytouchedthemare’ssideswithhis 4. Thecoatofthe 3. Theteenager’s 2. Thetornado’swild 1. Wewillbeneighborsbecauseournewfarm Vocabulary 100 Vocabulary 99 tempered animal? or itsneck? work? saddle moreorlesssecurearoundthehorse’s belly? the horse’scolororitssize? laughing orcrying? and hehopesitwillwinaprizeatthecountyfair. she brokeintoagallop. orange mapleleavesinfall. ripped thecornfromitsstalks. gadget anamountofmoney,orisititemthathelps with blubbers reckless sorrel ornery cinch rampage afterhearingbadnews,isthatperson hocks horseglistenedlikesunlightshiningthrough toridesafely,isitagentleorbad- drivingearnedhimaspeedingticket. beforeridingahorse,areyoumakingthe inmud,doesthemudreachitsknees buckskin throughthefieldsbrokefencesand , isthatpersontalkingabout adjoins yours. spurs , and stock , “Champion Stock” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 101 3. 2. 1. •

Determinations unexpected twistinevents. The problemissolvedbyan problem. Another charactersolvesthe problem. The maincharactersolveshisown Possible to Solutions Problems inaStory Solution “The ManWhoBoughtaDream” Fire ontheMountain “Janwahr’s Bridge” Look Again: “Champion Stock” & Example The BlackStallion

Determinations 4. WhenJonvisitedIsrael,hesaw 3. Theyoungcowboy 2. Thecattlerustlerwasnot 1. Andrea 6. To 5. Thethiefhadaguiltyconsciencebecauseofhis because hedidnotbelievehaddoneanythingwrong. recipe giventohimbyhisgrandfather. purge acknowledged thedogoffleas,boywasheditusingasecretfamily despised thatshelikessnakes. contrite cleaningthestables. hyssop whenhestoodbeforethejudge growinginthedesert. iniquity . Psalm 51 © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 103and104 •

Determinations 6. Renéespentsomuchtimeinthepoolthat herfingertipsbeganto 5. “ 4. Whenitstartedtorain,Walterwasgladhe hadappliedwater 3. Thedogdidnot 2. “Mygrandfather’s 1. Cassie’s 6. BecauseAbrahamLincolnwastall,his 5. Marcia’s 4. Without 3. To 2. Tobe 1. Becauseofthe Vocabulary 104 Vocabulary 103 shrivel guard. repellent giraffe,” saidAlonzo. home moreenjoyablefortheresidents. Safeguard honor eligible . ability tohistent. signature permission thewoundedveterans,highschoolchoir___. thebluediamondwithyourlife,”jeweler toldthe foricecream,thestudentshadto___. toplaythepianomadeserviceatnursing echo forsake wassosloppythattheteachertoldherto___. dappled inthecave,we___. fromtheircoach,theteamcouldnot___. thelostchildincold,darkforest. horsehasmarkingssimilartoa stride was___. “Word of Honor” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Plot Pyramid: Story Climax Comprehension 103 •

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Rising Action SSR Journal: SSR Journal: Story Climax Story

Exploits 6. Ifwood 5. Ifaboatisheldwith 4. Ifthechild 3. Ifaboattravelswiththe 2. Ifthecrowdofpeopleformeda 1. IfMomnoddedwith 6. Judefrightenedthegirls,causingthemtoscreamin 5. Sinceitwasraining,Danputhis 4. Barblookedatthefinishedprojectwith 3. Raytiedtheboattodockandsteppedonto 2. Livingona 1. Thefloweringvine Vocabulary 108 Vocabulary 107 chunks? place? fasten it? its returntripbefasterorslower? escalator, weretheycreatinganopenpathoratrafficjam? or unhappywithhowitlooked? splinters lashed houseboat , doesitbreakintosmall, thinpiecesorthick hisballoontoalawnchair,didhewhipitor coiled mooring approval isalotlikehavingfloatingapartment. current aroundtheMillers’mailboxpost. lines,willitfloatawayorremainin atthecleanroom,wasshehappy fromonetowntothenext,will bottleneck slicker ontokeephisclothesdry. satisfaction atthetopof landing . terror . . “River’s Rising” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 109 •

Exploits 5. The 4. Theboatturnedinthewaterascaptainmoved 3. Theboatnarrowlymissedthe 2. Thepeopletriedto 1. The woods. through town. rocks. underbrush rudder turnedleftandrightastheboatsailedaround scratchedatKara’slegsasshewalkedthroughthe salvage theirbelongingsafterthetornadotore sandbar thatstuckoutofthewater. tiller . “River’s Rising” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 110and111 •

Exploits 6. Theboysfearlesslyreachedtheirhandsinto the 5. Five-year-oldElla’s 4. Thefarmgirl’sfancydressseemed 3. Dad’sfavoritesportsprogramwas 2. Martin 1. Wesawthesunriseover 5. Fewpeoplemadetheirhomeinthedryanddusty 4. Theking’s 3. The 2. The 1. Theladywas Vocabulary 111 Vocabulary 110 rocks. her shoesforthefirsttimewithouthelp. girl’s gown. went offline. range. living. what shewastryingtosay. peasants lamas eagerly livedasecludedlife,dedicatedtotheirgod. province ofthelandfarmedfromsunrisetosunsetearna gesturing scrambledtoreservethebackseatonbus. coveredavastareathatincludedmountain persistence withherhands,butIcouldnotunderstand crest wasrewardedwhenshefinallytied ofthehill. interrupted ordinary comparedtothecity whenthecomputer recesses wilderness ofthe “John 3:16—A True Story” . © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 112 •

Exploits 6. The 5. Wemadea 4. Therunner 3. Thescientistfeltoutofhis 2. We 1. scary amazinginteresting white clouds. useless braveproud current turnedusover. bought printedlooked at the dayofrace. time areamoment the poetrycontest. separated spilledblended with pinkroses. strong dislike interest great approval smashed it. I lookedattheblackwidowspiderwith mingled wondrous vain surveyed redandwhitepaintsowecoulddecoratethewall viewfromtheairplanewindowincludedhuge, attempttokeepourcanoeupright,butthestrong theweatherreportstoseeifitwouldrainon realm ofexperiencewhenheentered contempt beforeI “When I Survey the ISurvey Wondrous“When Cross” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 114and115 •

Exploits 6. Thehomelessmanhad 5. Whenwaterbeganto 4. Wehidupinthe 3. My 2. Summervacationwassobusythatitseemslikea 1. Thehurricane 6. Thebrightlightninghurtoureyesasit 5. Partsofthegardener’sshirtwere 4. Ithoughtitwas 3. Atornadoproduces 2. The 1. The Vocabulary 115 Vocabulary 114 shirts, pants,andshoestowear. realized itwasleaking. milked thecow. wind. school hasstarted. buildings wereknockedflattotheground. the rosethorns. gloves totheparkinmiddleofJuly. the air. the city. flimsy deserter crier ranthroughthestreetsannouncingking’sarrivalto littlesweaterdidnotkeepmewarminthecold,biting ranawayfromthebattlefieldandhidinforest. battered peculiar loft fierce ofthebarnandspiedonGrandpaashe seep thesmalltownsobadlythatmostof tattered thattheladyworeacoat,scarf,and windsthatcansendcarsflyingthrough outofthewashingmachine,we clothes,soDadgavehimnew ragged streaked fromgettingcaughton acrossthedarksky. blur nowthat The Cabin Faced West © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 116 •

Exploits 6. We walkedupanddownthehallway,tryingto 5. Ithoughtthecarlookedniceonoutside,butDadsaidithas 4. InamedmypetchickenMatildawhenshewasjusta 3. Thedamp,swampyareawastheperfect 2. Thecraftfairhad 1. Whenmylittlesistergotlostinthegrocerystore,Ifoundher the layoutofnewschool. internal work, andwoodcarvings. wandering problems. aimlessly diverse inthefrozenfoodssection. itemsforsale,includingjewelry,knitted habitat orient forfrogs. ourselvesto hatchling . Our FarmOur © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Latin Prefixes Latin Vocabulary 117 Roots •

Exploits 6. 3. re— con— at 5. 4. 2. 1. —to; toward save toward produce again draw sheep Many back one wholoves The owlisa keep in good My dadtriesto condition waterdestroy saved back have We cut down The parkrangersareworkingto pulls toward pulls pulls again When Iplacethemagnetonmydesk,it out again; back with together; excess predator reproduce keep orprotect

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Exploits problem, sheofferedher When myteachersawthatIwashavingtroublesolvingthemath assistance . “Lost andFound” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 119 •

Exploits Detail Detail Narrative PoemNarrative Word Web “How IHelped” The Problem Look Again: “Lost andFound” Detail Detail © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 121 •

Exploits 6. The 5. ThestorewasclosedontheFourthofJulybecause 4. Craighelpedhisfather 3. Sandy 2. 1. warm hotcold steaming soupdid. renter ownercustomer wanted hisemployeestospendthedaywiththeirfamilies. keep liftpush praised followedwas jealous of Hawaii. strong, coarsecloth The hung down wavedfell the MemorialDayparade. The Americanflag tepid canvas envied soupdidnottasteasgoodtothechildren tentwassolargethatittookfourmentosetup. herbestfriend,whowasgoingonvacationto billowed hoist heavy, roughmetal fromthebackoffiretruckduring thecanoeoutoflake. light, smoothwood proprietor

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Exploits 6. Thepilot 5. “ThefirsttimeIsawNiagaraFalls,stood 4. Theflamesfromtheburninghouse 3. TheFerriswheeloperatoratthefairpromisedcrowd 2. RonandNormaorderedan 1. Theguardatthemuseumtold the plane. of therushingwater,”saidFred. garage. incredible would havetoleaveiftheydidnotbehave. urgently viewsofthecountrysidefromtophisride. askedthepassengersiftherewasadoctoron enormous boisterous scorched pizzafortheirparty. transfixed theneighbor’s studentsthatthey bythepower My PrairieMy Year © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Evaluated by: YES NO Family Treedesignedby:______Comprehension 125 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Are thelinesproperlyconnectingancestorsanddescendants? Does eachdeceasedmemberofthetreehaveyearbirthand Does eachlivingmemberofthetreehaveyearbirthrecorded? Does thefamilytreeincludefirstandlastnamesofeachperson? Does thefamilytreehaveatleastthreegenerationsrepresented? year ofdeathrecorded? •

Exploits ______Family TreeChecklist

Exploits 3. 2. that moment,theversemadeperfectsense.Hisheartwasconvicted. speak, theyshallgiveaccountthereofinthedayofjudgment.”In verse aloud.“ButIsayuntoyou,Thatevery turned tothepagethatexplainedMatthew12:36,andthenread use thisbookwhilestudyingtheBible.Maybeitwouldhelphim.He pulled alarge Bible andwalkeddownthehalltohisdad’sstudy.Oncethere,he commotion struggling tounderstandtheBiblepassagehewasreading,but “Could youPLEASEbequieter?!”heyelledangrily.Hewasalready Vocabulary 128 Vocabulary 127 6. 5. 4. 1. The sportsfansshowedtheir Peggy sawonlywaterasshelookedacrossthe The caterpillarwas The on brokenglass. religious The life changed. After mygrandfather’sheartwas Brian had heretic madeitimpossibletoconcentrate.Hepickeduphis deniedthetruthofBible. commentary endured fanatics transformed thelaughterofhissisterslongenough. sleptonbedsofnailsandwalkedbarefoot fromtheshelf.Brianhadseenhisdad zeal intoabeautifulbutterfly. bywavingflagsandshouting. converted idle , manythingsinhis wordthatmenshall vast ocean. “John Wesley: AFiery Brand“ © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 127 •

Exploits Cause Why? Cause-and-Effect Relationships Cause-and-Effect What happened? Effect “John Wesley: AFiery Brand” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 130and131 •

Exploits 3. 2. Vocabulary 131 Vocabulary 130 6. 5. 4. 2. 1. 6. 5. 4. 3. I 1. solo. My musclesdrewup heaven. The oldwomanlivesa Mom gaveasighof Christine of herwords. Because thegirlhadliedmanytimes,herfriends were The greenleavesofthe mouth harp cowbellwind chime The tunefromasoldier’s smooth rockyprickly Nathan yelpedashewalkedbarefootacrossthe rested rockedwiggled others. The littlegirl quick slowfirst Mom hurriedtogetinthe straightened foldedwrinkled Ethan neatly awkwardlygracefully clumsily crumpled droppedthetallstackofpackages. heaved fidgeted thepaperandthrewitintrashcan. herloadedbookbagintothetrunkofcar. relief tensely inherseatduringtheplayanddistracted solitary aspens whennoonewashurtintheaccident. harmonica express justbeforeIwastoperform apiano turnyellowandfalltotheground. lifenowthatherhusbandisin laneatthegrocerystore. echoedthroughoutthecamp. gravelly distrustful driveway. “Night Ride to RiverStation” Ride “Night

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4. 3. 2. 1. Would Goliathbea because itweighedfiftypounds. The childrenfoundithardto coming backfromtheirwinterinthesouth. When thegeeseonourpondstartto hair. The mirrorreflectedan suitable image nameforourpetmouse? subdue ofmyfreckledfaceandcurlyred theoverlyexciteddog multiply , weknowtheyare “God’s Creation” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Comprehension 134 •

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Creations 4. 1. 3. 2. If tall? If myplants sleepy? If thegirlwas be apowderorliquid? something If watercress isusedinsalads,italeafyplantorspinycactus? thrive pooled refreshed intheheat,dotheywitherorgrowstrongand whenIpoureditoutofacontainer,would afteranap,didshefeelenergeticor “The Pea-Pod“The Man” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 136 •

Creations “And nowI’mgoingtofindoutwhereitleads.” the entrancetoasecretundergroundpassage,”Evelynsaidherself. disappeared underground.“I tiptoed quietlythroughthegarden.Theyopened Quickly shehidbehindabush.Shewatchedasseveralchildren At thesametimesheheardfootsteps the garden.Asshedid,noticedasmalldooringround. Evelyn leanedovertosmellthebright suspected approaching thisgardenwasbeingusedas hibiscus frombehind. growingin trapdoor and The Fire Children © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 138 •

Creations 6. Thecreature’slong 5. Most 4. The 3. Thehungrycaterpillaristhe 2. 1. Antsusetheir Cold-blooded its headandbody. some liveinthewater. changes intoabutterfly. mature intoabutterfly. surroundings. pupa reptiles stageistherestingduringwhichcaterpillar liveonlandbecausetheybreathethroughlungs,but animalsoftennapinthesuntowarmtheirbodies. antennae snout tosmell,touch,taste,andheartheir cameintosightlongbeforetherestof larva thateatsgreatamountssoitcan “Can You Tell theDifference?” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 139 •

Creations 3. PeoplewhodonotbelieveinGodsometimesgiveMother 2. Theanteater—withitsnarrowheadandlongnose—isa 1. Grandpawavedandcalled“ the creditforcreation. beast. the driveway. Farewell !” ashebackedthecaroutof homely Nature

Creations The third baseman Word Play danced hisway to the ball . “The Rhinoceros” “The © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Animal: Comprehension 140 4. 3. 2. 1. What physicaltraitsareuniquetothisanimal? What behavioraltraitsareuniquetothisanimal? What doesthisanimaleat? Where doesthisanimallive? •

Creations 6. Thehouseshook 5. Theman’sgray 4. Thegirldidnothavemanyfriendsbecauseshespokeso 3. Theangryboy 2. Thewoman 1. Thefarmer collapse. the puddle. painting hisbarn. appreciated furiously stalked trousers vigorously shouted“Stop!”atthepursesnatcher. acrosstheroomandslammeddoor. thathisgrandchildrenspentmanyhours weresplatteredwithmuddywaterfrom duringtheearthquake,butitdidnot tartly . The Soup Stone The Soup © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading objects thatappearinversionsofthisfolktale. identify severaldifferentmaincharacters, European countries,andinedible the soup.Conductanonlinesearchof“StoneSoupfolktalevariations”to different maincharactersandavarietyofinedibleobjectsusedtomake The SoupStone Comprehension 141 Main Characters •

Creations isafolktalethathasbeentoldindifferentcultureswith Folktale Variations Countries Inedible Objects The Soup Stone The Soup © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 142 •

Creations 5. 4. 3. 1. 6. 2. jumped upfrom drink ofwater. After thespeaker quickly gentlyclosely not findit. looked Ralph uninterestedly excitedlyforgetfully her sisterpicktheoneshelikedbetter. looked Elizabeth humbly quietlyproudly appointment. man The carefully thoughtlesslyquickly that onewastheoriginalandotheracopy. The artexpert sight smelltaste mouth water. The aroma haughtily offreshlybakedchocolatechipcookiesmadeSam’s intently critically indifferently resumed enteredthemayor’sofficeanddemandedan went backto inthecarforhislostwallet,buthecould examinedthetwopaintingsandnoticed herseat,sherelaxedandtookalong atthetwonewbackpacksandlet ran awayfrom The Soup Stone The Soup © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 145 •

Creations 4. Thegardenerplantedenoughtomatoesto 3. Theaveragecorn 2. Ryan 1. Itookacookingclassandlearnedhowto dinner. chef. shredded thecheesefortacosthathismothermade stalk isabouteightfeettall. dice yield vegetableslikea severalbushels. “Stone Recipe” Soup © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 147 •

Creations 6. Thespy 5. “Idonotunderstandyour 4. Theyoungpeoplemovedtogetherina 3. Christinewasexcitedtoexplorethedepthsof 2. Thestrong 1. Snowwas briefcase. hill isnotliketheothers,”saidArlene.“Itlooksnormaltome.” park astheysearchedwiththeirflashlightsforthehiddenobject. feel sick. equator. slyly alien astringent removedthetopsecretplansfromgeneral’s tothepeoplewholivedonanislandnear odorintheroomcausedseveralpeopleto enigmatic remarkthatthehouseon constellation cavern aroundthe . “Firefly” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 149 •

Creations 4. Mylittlebrotherthinksitisfunnytowalkaroundflappinghis 3. Webuilta 2. Asthesunsetovermountains,itturnedskyabright 1. Wecouldnothelpbut 6. Thanksgivingturkeysareknownfortheirred 5. Icouldnot arms and dog knockeditover. scarlet performed atthecircus. down fromtheirnecks. that wasmybirthdaypresent. . squawking splendid utter onewordwhenDadbroughtoutthenewbicycle fortoutofblanketsandpillows,butthenour likeachicken. marvel atthetrickstightropewalker wattles thathang “Hornbill’s HotDay” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 150 •

Creations 6. ItisillegaltohuntorcatchabaldeagleintheUnitedStates 5. Thebird 4. We usedgelto 3. Aperson’seyecolorisdeterminedbydifferentamountsofa 2. ThebigmountainsinAlaskawerequite 1. Grandmaputstuffinginthe because itisaprotected birdbath. Day” atschool. certain from theflatplainsofKansas. in theoven. pigment preened plaster . itsfeathersaftersplashingaroundinthe ourhairintofunnystylesfor“CrazyHair species cavity . oftheturkeybeforesheputit

Creations 6. 4. 3. 5. 2. 1. hero starwinner The begin tobloom the seeds. It isexcitingtoseelittleplants brings backup again. cow A hugs lovingly talks teases kindly even thoughtheyhavebeenmarriedforfiftyyears! playfully Grandpa dirty smallcrowded Pigs donotmindlivingina find attractfrighten birds. Male birdsoftenhavebrightcolorsthathelpthem victor regurgitates flirts ofthefinaltennismatchreceivesatrophy. withGrandmaandasksherifshewillmarryhim foodthatithasalreadyeatenandchews swallows again begin togrow filthy sprout pen. afewweeksafterweplant begin tospread nibbles littleby court female Hornbill © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 152 •

Creations 6. Becausetheweatherwas 5. Whenmybrothertookfavoritebook,Imadea 4. Ittooktheladyalongtimeto 3. Theforestrangerssaidtheywouldarrestanyonewhotriedto 2. Thewreckingballcreatedalotof 1. Theteachergathers should because poach decide

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. Hornbill © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Is killingelephantsonly fortheirtusksawisewaytocarecreation? Do peopleneedivory in ordertolive? ivory isillegal,butmanyelephantsarestillkilled fortheirtusks. These huntersthensellthetusksathighprices. Huntingelephantsfor hunters killtheelephants,taketusks,and leavethebodiesbehind. of ivorycomesfromthetusksAfricanand Asianelephants.Ivory decorations, ornaments,andotherluxuryitems. Themostpopulartype now madefromothermaterials.Today,ivory ismainlyusedtomake piano keysandfalseteethweremadefromivory.Theseitemsare Was establishingnationalparksawisewaytocareforcreation? What mayhavehappenedifthesebeautifulareashadnotbeenprotected? How doesPresidentRoosevelt’sprotectionofnationalparksaffectpeopletoday? attracts visitorsfromaroundtheworld. as nationalmonuments.TheGrandCanyon,nowapark, He alsodesignatedotherareas,suchastheGrandCanyoninArizona, Oregon, isanareathatPresidentRooseveltsetasideasanationalpark. and uniquefeaturesaregreatexamplesofGod’sdesign.CraterLake, are protectedandavailableforpeopletoenjoy.Theirrichbeauty of thesespecialareasintonationalparks.Today,parks public landwasprotectedandusedproperly.Rooseveltmademany Comprehension 153 Ivory haslongbeenconsideredapreciousmaterial.Atonetime, President TheodoreRooseveltwantedtomakesurethatAmerican •

Creations Moreover itisrequiredinstewards,thata man befoundfaithful. 1 C 1 Stewardship orinthians 4:2 Look Again: Hornbill © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading Vocabulary 154and155 •

Creations 5. 2. Vocabulary 155 Vocabulary 154 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 6. 4. 3. 1. use ourflashlights. When thesun drove themthroughthefields. I cuta restored When thelightsclickedbackon,wewereall gratefulforthe changed suddenly,Ihada I thoughtwasgettingovermycold,butwhentheweather over thevalley. The housewaslocatedona she wasmakingupa When myfriendsaidthatherhamsteratemathpaper,Iknew sunlight. The fishwascoveredwithbrightblue door inmyface. The nuisance This itchybearcostumeIhavetowearfortheplayissucha leave ittofindhelponitsown? Which wouldbemore when wecamebacktotownaftertheearthquake. A new one. The snakehad ghastly obstinate switch electricity. . sceneoftoppledbuildingsandfallentreesgreetedus fromatreetokeepthecowswandering offasI girlrefusedmyofferofhelpandthenslammedthe vanishes cast itsoldskinandslitheredawayinthefresh phony humane behindthehill,itwillbedarkenoughto relapse excuse. projection —to carefortheinjuredcatorto . scales ofrockthatlookedout thatgleamedinthe The Voyage ofthe

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Creations where hecouldbuya oppressive traverse He leftthehorseatastable.thenboarded and tail.Hehadtopaya My fathersetoutonalargebrown acrosstheocean.Hewalkeddeckeachday,enduring heat.FinallyhelandedinFrance.Helookedforaplace frugal toll mealwiththemoneyhehadleft. totraveltheroadthatledport. courser frigate withablackmane forhis “There IsNoFrigate“There likeaBook” © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Scores below10indicatethatthestudentneeds additionalinstructioninfluency. Scores of10ormoreindicatethatthestudentismakinggoodprogressinfluency. Reading 4 Reading Oral ReadingRubric Score Rate Accuracy Phrasing Volume and Expression •

Rubrics conversational appropriate or unknown word self-corrects an clues punctuation smooth; follows expression and good natural volume 4—Excellent unknown word corrects an clues punctuation follows most some breaks; expression overall good volume and mostly natural conversational appropriate or mostly with difficulty 3—Good correct an unable to clues punctuation struggles with word phrases; two orthree expression with slight volume unnatural varying speeds unknown word 2—Fair repeats words loses track; clues all punctuation ignores mostor word-by-word; expression volume withno unnatural extremely slow unknown word correct an unable to or phrases; Improvement 1—Needs

Total © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading 4 Reading presentation. Return thispapertotheteacherwhenyougiveyour2–3minuteoral Complete theinformationshadedbelowonaseparatesheetofpaper. Name ______Become theCharacter Report: Book Teacher comments Total Due date 0 0 0 0 0 Presentation (10) What onewordwouldyouusetodescribethisbook?(5) 0 0 0 0 Plot orsummaryofthestory(40) 0 Main character(5) 0 Fiction ornonfiction(5) Illustrator (5) Author (5) Title (5) no attempt(0)notrelated(10)somewhat(15)well(20) Prop orcostumetorepresentamaincharacter(20) followspreparedorganizer(2) writtenpartsneatandlegible(2) eyecontact(2) volume;easilyheard(2) energetic(2) tellswhowouldlikethisbook(5) doesnotgiveawaystoryending(5) includesdetailsfromthebeginningandmiddleofstory(15) writteninfirstperson(15) Tellwhetheryourbookisfictionornonfiction. Write abriefdescriptionofthemaincharacteryouchosetorepresent. •

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Informal Placement Evaluation

For purposes of initial grouping, the Informal Placement Evaluation (IPE) can be administered during the first weeks of the school year. Preparation Gather the materials • A copy of “Mining Towns” for the student to read. (Note: You may want to use the reading passage “Backpacking in Yellowstone National Park” with students who need a more challenging reading passage. This will enable you to further discriminate their reading ability and facilitate their reading group placement.) • Copies of the evaluation form for recording each student’s responses (one copy per student). • Independent activities for the class members to do while you work with individual students. (Reading 4 Worktext pages 1–2 are designed to be completed independently and may be used for this purpose.) Prepare for miscue marking Study the miscue markings given below so that you can easily mark the copy of the reading passage as each student reads. (Some teachers prefer to have students read into a recording device for later marking by the teacher. This method, however, adds to the time spent on evaluation.)

1. Omissions: Circle the word or letter(s) omitted. Example: Child said, “The cat chased birds.” The cat chased the birds. 2. Additions: Insert word with a caret. Example: Child said, “The cat he chased the birds.” he The cat chased the birds. ^ 3. Substitutions: Draw a line through the word and write in the word that was substituted. Example: Child said, “The cat caught the birds.” caught The cat chased the birds. 4. Mispronunciations: Draw a line through the word and write the mispronunciation above the word. Example: Child said, “The cat chassed the birds.” chassed The cat chased the birds. 5. Reversals: Draw the transposition symbol. Example: Child said, “The chased cat the birds.” The cat chased the birds. 6. Repetitions: For two or more words, draw a wavy line under the repeated words.

© 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. reproduction Unauthorized © 2018 BJU Press. Example: Child said, “The cat chased cat chased the birds.” The cat chased the birds. 7. Words aided (defaults): After five seconds, provide the word for the child and cross it out. Example: Child said, “The cat . . .” The cat chased the birds.

(Note: Do not mark a student’s self-corrections that occur within five seconds or mispronunciations due to dialect or a speech impediment. Do not mark the same word that is mispronounced more than once in the passage.)

Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Informal Placement Evaluation (continued)

Administer the IPE Suggestions • Allow ten to fifteen minutes per student to administer the IPE. • Make sure the other students are fully occupied and understand that they are not to interrupt while you are working with a student. • Set the student at ease. Make your markings on the evaluation form as unobtrusive as possible. Instructions 1. Silent reading with comprehension Give the student a copy of the reading passage. Direct the student to read the story to himself. After the student reads the story silently, ask him the comprehension questions orally. The student should not have the opportunity to look back at the passage. If the student answers the question correctly, put a check mark in front of the question. If the student answers the question incorrectly or does not give an answer, put an X. Count the total number of incorrect answers. On the evaluation form, circle the student’s comprehension level based on the number of incorrect answers. Comprehension Level

Number of Incorrect Answers Comprehension Level 0 Independent 1 Instructional 2+ Frustration

Note: If the student is unable to answer the first two questions, then proceed directly to the oral reading section.

2. Oral reading Direct the student to read the story aloud. As he reads from the passage, mark his miscues on the copy of the evaluation form that you have prepared for keeping his record. Count one point for each significant miscue. On the evaluation form, circle the student’s oral reading level based on the number of miscues. Because of the large number of miscues allowed at the instructional level, this level has been subdivided into three categories to more precisely determine the student’s oral reading level. Oral Reading Level

Oral Reading Level Miscues Allowed Actual Miscues © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. reproduction Unauthorized © 2018 BJU Press. Independent 0 – 4 Instructional: High 5 –10 Instructional: Average 11 –16 Instructional: Low 17 – 20 Frustration 21+

Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Informal Placement Evaluation (continued)

Use the IPE results to form reading groups Place the students into initial groups according to silent and oral reading levels. A sample of a reading group list follows.

Student Oral Comprehension Group

1. Scott Independent Instructional 2

2. Jesse Instructional: High Instructional 2

3. Sarah Instructional: Average Independent 1

4. Katie Frustration Frustration 3

5. Lauren Instructional: Low Frustration 3

6. Amy Independent Independent 1

Use the above guidelines for initial group placement. Students who begin near the same level do not always progress at the same rate. Some move more quickly or more slowly than others. During the school year, it may be necessary to make adjustments to group placement by advancing some students or by placing others in a less advanced group. The evaluation should not be used for grading purposes, nor should it become part of a student’s permanent record. It is intended to be one of the tools the teacher may use to group students for instructional purposes. © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. reproduction Unauthorized © 2018 BJU Press.

Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Mining Towns

Miners set up camps in the West. These camps quickly grew into towns and cities. Railroads made travel to many of these places easy. Merchants began to open stores in mining towns. Post offices and lumber mills were set up. A town that grew quickly was called a boomtown. Mining boomtowns were often rough places. But as more and more families came to these towns, the towns settled down. Boomtowns like Denver and Boulder grew because of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. Denver and Boulder are now large cities in Colorado. Not all boomtowns became lasting cities. Some mining towns were later abandoned. These deserted towns with their empty buildings and silent streets were called ghost towns.

Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Mining Towns Evaluation

Name ______Comprehension Questions

1. [literal] What did mining camps in the West grow into? towns and cities 2. [literal] What form of transportation made travel to the West easy? railroads 3. [higher-order thinking] Where would a miner get boards for building a house in a mining town? a lumber mill

4. [literal] What was a town that grew quickly called? a boomtown 5. [higher-order thinking] Why did many boomtowns spring up in Colorado during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush? Many people were rushing to this area to look for gold.

Comprehension Level Form

Comprehension Level Number of Incorrect Answers Independent 0 Instructional 1 Frustration 2+

Oral Reading Level Form

Oral Reading Level Miscues Allowed Actual Miscues

Independent 0 – 4 Instructional: High 5 –10 Instructional: Average 11 –16 © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. reproduction Unauthorized © 2018 BJU Press. Instructional: Low 17 – 20 Frustration 21+

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Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Backpacking in Yellowstone National Park

Imagine camping in grizzly bear country. Bob and Sam Perry did more than imagine. They went on a backpacking trip into the wilderness. The park ranger told them to hide all their food in a tree several hundred yards away from their tent. He also suggested that they sleep near a good climbing tree. Bob and Sam adhered to the ranger’s advice and looked for good climbing trees. They never met a bear, but they did see bighorn sheep, elk, and three moose. Each man carried a thirty-pound backpack while walking twelve miles a day. They had to battle rain and slick rocks. They faced light snow and winds up to forty miles per hour. After a week in the wilderness, both men were glad to see the ranger station. They could rest their sore muscles and aching feet. It was nice to get back to the comforts of modern life, but the backpacking trip was a great experience they will never forget. © 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. reproduction Unauthorized © 2018 BJU Press.

Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Backpacking in Yellowstone Evaluation

Name ______Comprehension Questions

1. [literal] Who goes backpacking in grizzly bear country? Bob and Sam 2. [literal] What advice does the park ranger give Bob and Sam before they start their trip? hide their food in a tree far from their tent and sleep near a good climbing tree

3. [higher-order thinking] Why would they need to put their food far from the tent and sleep near a good climbing tree? to protect themselves from bears 4. [higher-order thinking] What does the selection mean when it says, “Bob and Sam adhered to the ranger’s advice”? They followed his advice. 5. [literal] What is one of the animals Bob and Sam see? Possible answers: bighorn sheep, elk, moose 6. [higher-order thinking] What are two of the hardships the men face on their trip? Possible answers: rain, slick rocks, light snow, strong winds, carrying heavy backpacks

7. [higher-order thinking] How do you know the men enjoyed their backpacking trip? The selection says that it was a great experience they will never forget.

Comprehension Level Form Comprehension Level Number of Incorrect Answers Independent 0 Instructional 1 Frustration 2+

Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Backpacking in Yellowstone Evaluation (continued)

Oral Reading Level Form

Oral Reading Level Miscues Allowed Actual Miscues

Independent 0 – 4 Instructional: High 5 –10 Instructional: Average 11 –16 Instructional: Low 17 – 20 Frustration 21+

Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Silent Reading Comprehension Evaluation

Reading Group

Higher-Order Total Student Name Literal Thinking Possible Total % Points*

10.

*number of boxes marked × 5 5 = excellent 4 = good 3 = satisfactory 2 = weak 1 = poor Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Oral Reading Evaluation

Reading Group

Alertness to Letter-Sound Total Student Name Expression Fluency Punctuation Associations Possible Total % Points*

10.

*number of boxes marked × 5 5 = excellent 4 = good 3 = satisfactory 2 = weak 1 = poor

Reading 4 • Assessment Tools Written Comprehension Evaluation

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Total Student Worktext Page Number Possible Total % Points

Possible Points

Name Student Points

10.

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© 2018 BJU Press. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Reading Reading 4 •Assessment Tools Name ofReadingBehaviorsInformal Checklist Total Written Responses Oral Reading Silent Reading Date thinking Literal Vocabulary skills skills Comprehension Communication recognition Word thinking Higher-order Skill

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Good 16 –17 16 –17 16 –17 48 –53 WRITTEN RESPONSES WRITTEN Conversion Table SILENT READING ORAL READING ORAL

Grade Satisfactory 1 2345678910 1 2345678910 1 2345678910 1 2345678910 1 2345678910 1 2345678910 42 – 14 –15 14 –15 14 –15 (10 isexcellent) 47 Rating Rating Improvement Reading Group Needs 36 –41 12 –13 12 –13 12 –13

Comments Needs Remedial Attention 0 – 35 0 0 –11 0 –11 0 –11