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Literature Circle Roles: Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers for Grade 4

Graphic Organizer
Grade 4
English

Literature Circle Roles: Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers for Grade 4

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Literature Circle: Summarizer CCSS RL.4.1, SL.4.1 | Topic: Summary & Key Events
Narrative Summary (SWBST)
SOMEBODY(Character)
WANTED(Goal)
BUT(Problem)
SO(Action)
THEN(Resolution)
Three Key Events
Event 1:
Event 2:
Event 3:
Rotation Tracker:
□ Summarizer □ Discussion Leader □ Word Wizard □ Illustrator

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Date:
Literature Circle: Discussion Leader CCSS RL.4.1, SL.4.1 | Topic: Open-Ended Questions
Task: Write 5 open-ended questions about today's reading. Remember, 2 questions MUST start with "Why do you think..." to encourage deep discussion.
1.
2.
3.
4. (Why do you think...)
5. (Why do you think...)
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□ Summarizer □ Discussion Leader □ Word Wizard □ Illustrator

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Literature Circle: Word Wizard CCSS RL.4.1, SL.4.1 | Topic: Vocabulary Word Web
WORD
Meaning in the book:
My sentence:
Visual connection (Sketch):
Notes / Synonyms:
WORD
Meaning in the book:
My sentence:
Visual connection (Sketch):
Notes / Synonyms:
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□ Summarizer □ Discussion Leader □ Word Wizard □ Illustrator

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Literature Circle: Illustrator CCSS RL.4.1, SL.4.1 | Topic: Visualizing the Story
Draw your scene here
Caption (Summarize the scene):
Why this scene matters to the story:
Rotation Tracker:
□ Summarizer □ Discussion Leader □ Word Wizard □ Illustrator


Example Sheet: Summarizer (Book: Charlotte's Web)

EXAMPLE SHEET - SUMMARIZER Book: Charlotte's Web
Narrative Summary (SWBST)
SOMEBODY
Wilbur the pig
WANTED
To live and not be eaten by the farmer.
BUT
He is a farm animal meant for dinner.
SO
Charlotte spins words into her web to save him.
THEN
Wilbur wins a prize and is saved forever.
Three Key Events
Event 1: Wilbur meets Charlotte in the barn cellar.
Event 2: Charlotte writes "SOME PIG" in her web for the town to see.
Event 3: Wilbur goes to the County Fair and wins a special medal.


Example Sheet: Discussion Leader (Book: Charlotte's Web)

EXAMPLE SHEET - DISCUSSION LEADER Book: Charlotte's Web
1. How did Fern feel about Wilbur at the beginning of the book compared to the middle?
2. What role does Templeton play in helping Charlotte? Is he a true friend?
3. How did the townspeople react to the words in the spiderweb?
4. Why do you think Charlotte was so willing to sacrifice her time for Wilbur?
5. Why do you think Wilbur felt so lonely at the start of the story?


Example Sheet: Word Wizard (Book: Charlotte's Web)

EXAMPLE SHEET - WORD WIZARD Book: Charlotte's Web
Miraculous
Meaning in the book:Something amazing that seems like a miracle.
My sentence:It was miraculous that Charlotte could write words in a web.
Visual connection (Sketch):[Sketch of a spider web with the word "SOME PIG"]
Notes / Synonyms:Amazing, Incredible, Wonder.


Example Sheet: Illustrator (Book: Charlotte's Web)

EXAMPLE SHEET - ILLUSTRATOR Book: Charlotte's Web
[Detailed drawing of Charlotte at the top of her web, carefully weaving the word "TERRIFIC" while Wilbur watches from below with a happy smile.]
Caption: Charlotte works hard in the middle of the night to save her friend Wilbur.
Why this scene matters to the story: This scene shows that Charlotte is a true friend who uses her talents to help someone else. It is the climax of the plan to save Wilbur.