READING FOCUS: At the end of the school year, fourth graders will be ready to take on a novel and deepen their appreciation for how part of the enjoyment of reading a novel is discovering how the characters develop as a plot unfolds. GRADE 4
Creativity & Curiosity
Cuentos con sazón (Salsa Stories) Written by & illustrated by Lulu Delacre When Carmen Teresa receives a notebook as a holiday gift, the guests suggest she write down their own childhood stories, which they then tell her. But Carmen Teresa, who loves to cook, collects their family recipes instead! With energy, sensitivity, and warmth, this book introduces readers to a symphony of colorful characters whose nine stories dance through a year of Latin American holidays and traditions.
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY THE WORLD AROUND US
Imagination & Exploration
Sobreviví el terremoto de San Francisco, 1906 (I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906) Written by Lauren Tarshis & illustrated by Scott Dawson
Being a newsboy in San Francisco is a dream come true for Leo. He gets to help bring home money for his family while taking in the beautiful sights of California. But those sights fade quickly when an earthquake has the city in shambles—with Leo caught right in the middle!
ADVENTURE FASCINATING PEOPLE & PLACES
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