A series of five "Do Now" slide decks for Grade 4 RLA, focusing on revising and editing skills aligned with TEKS 4.11. Each deck provides quick, timed practice sessions with original passages and multiple-choice questions.
Developing ideas by adding, deleting, or rearranging details or sentences.
4.11.B(ii)
Developing drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing.
4.11.C
Revising for clarity, organization, style, diction, and sentence variety.
Editing (4.11.D)
4.11.D(i)
Singular/Plural nouns & SV agreement.
4.11.D(ii)
Irregular verbs.
4.11.D(iii)
Degrees of adjectives.
4.11.D(vi)
Subject/Object pronouns.
4.11.D(viii)
Cap (Historical, Places, Titles).
4.11.D(ix)
Punctuation (Commas, Marks).
4.11.D(x)
Commas in a series and with fanboys.
What change should be made in sentence 2?
A. Change frogs to frog's
B. Insert a comma after monkeys and birds
C. Change live to lives
D. No change is needed.
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Passage 2 Question #2
Saving the Rainforest
(1) Rainforests are important to the Earth because they produce oxygen. (2) Many animals like monkeys colorful birds and frogs live in the canopy. (3) Unfortunately, people are cutting down many trees every year. (4) My class keeped a journal about how we can help protect these habitats. (5) We learned that recycling paper is one way to save trees. (6) I hope people will listen and stop hurting the forest.
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Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material
The licensor cannot revoke those freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A. Change audience to Audience
B. Change loudly to louder
C. Change we to us
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #3
Our School Play
(1) Last week, our class performed a play about the history of our town. (2) I was nervous but I knew my lines perfectly. (3) The audience clapped loudly for we after the first act. (4) My friend Leo and me were the main characters. (5) We practiced every day after school for three weeks. (6) The costumes were bright and colorful and everyone looked great on stage. (7) Our teacher said she was proud of our hard work.
Share - copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material
The licensor cannot revoke those freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A. Change was to were
B. Change scattered to scatering
C. Change couldn't to couldnt
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
The Mystery of the Missing Sock
(1) Yesterday morning, I realized that my favorite blue sock was missing. (2) I looked under the bed, behind the dresser, and inside the closet. (3) My toys was scattered everywhere, but I couldn't find the sock. (4) Then I saw my dog, Buster, hiding under the table in the kitchen. (5) He was chewing on something soft and blue. (6) I chased him all the way to central park before he finally dropped it.
Share - copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material
The licensor cannot revoke those freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A. Insert quotation marks after member,
B. Change important to importanter
C. Change said to says
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
Life of a Honeybee
(1) Honeybees are fascinating insects that live together in large colonies. (2) Each bee has a specific job to help the hive survive. (3) "The queen bee is the most important member, said the scientist. (4) Worker bees fly to many flowers to collect nectar and pollen. (5) When they find a good spot, they return to the hive and do a special dance to tell there friends where to go.
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Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material
The licensor cannot revoke those freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
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Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
(1) Last spring, my uncle and I hiked to the top of Blue Peak. (2) The trail was more steeper than I expected it to be. (3) We walked slow through the forest for two hours. (4) Along the way, we saw a eagle soaring above the trees. (5) I felt extremely tired when we reached the summit. (6) However, the view from the top was the most beautifulest thing I had ever seen. (7) We took many photos before heading back down.
What change needs to be made in sentence 2?
A. Change more steeper to steeper
B. Change expected to expect
C. Change trail to Trail
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
Mountain Climbing
(1) Last spring, my uncle and I hiked to the top of Blue Peak. (2) The trail was more steeper than I expected it to be. (3) We walked slow through the forest for two hours. (4) Along the way, we saw a eagle soaring above the trees. (5) I felt extremely tired when we reached the summit. (6) However, the view from the top was the most beautifulest thing I had ever seen. (7) We took many photos before heading back down.
Share - copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material
The licensor cannot revoke those freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
Share - copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material
The licensor cannot revoke those freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
What change should be made in sentence 2?
A. Change students' to students
B. Change interested to interesting
C. Change recess to Recess
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
A Letter to the Principal
(1) Dear principal Harris, I am writing to suggest a new club for our school. (2) Many students' are interested in learning how to play chess during recess. (3) We have already found a teacher who is willing to help us. (4) If we get permission, the students will bring their own chess sets from home. (5) Thank you for considering this idea for oak tree elementary.
What change should be made in sentence 5?
A. Change Thank you to thank you
B. Change considering to considered
C. Change oak tree elementary to Oak Tree Elementary
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Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
Share - copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material
The licensor cannot revoke those freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
What change should be made in sentence 2?
A. Change Tuesday to tuesday
B. Change didn't to didnt
C. Change school to School
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
The Snow Day
(1) Last Tuesday, a heavy snowstorm covered the entire neighborhood in white. (2) My brother and I didn't have school, so we spent the morning outside. (3) We built a giant snowman in the front yard. (4) We used a carrot for his nose and coal for his eyes. (5) I was freezing, so I went inside and sat near the fireplace to warm up. (6) My mom made us hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows on top.
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D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
The Desert Oasis
(1) In the middle of the vast Sahara Desert, there is a small pool of water surrounded by palm trees. (2) This oasis is a life-saving stop for many travelers and animals. (3) "Look at those birds drinking from the water," whispered my guide. (4) The desert is much hotter than the forest near my house. (5) We rested under the shade for an hour before continuing our journey.
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B. Because the water is very dark and cold, they must use powerful lights to see.
C. The water is very dark and cold because.
D. It is a very dark and cold place in the water.
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Passage 2 Question #2
Exploring the Ocean
(1) The ocean is home to many incredible creatures that we are still learning about. (2) Scientists use special submarines to travel deep underwater. (3) Because the water is very dark and cold. (4) They saw a glowing jellyfish and a giant squid near the ocean floor. (5) It's amazing to think about how much of the ocean is still unexplored.
Maya wants to change It's to Its in sentence 5. Should she make this change?
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Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
What change should be made in sentence 4?
A. Change were to was
B. Change old west to Old West
C. Change cowboys to Cowboys
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
A Cowboy's Life
(1) In the late 1800s, cowboys lived a rugged and adventurous life on the open range. (2) They spent long days herding cattle across the dusty plains. (3) They often slept under the stars at night. (4) Many cowboys worked in the old west and they were very brave. (5) Life was difficult, but they loved the freedom of the outdoors.
What is the best way to combine sentences 2 and 3?
A. They spent long days herding cattle across the dusty plains and often slept under the stars at night.
B. Herding cattle across the dusty plains, and they slept under the stars.
C. They slept under stars because they herded cattle on the plains all day.
D. Long days were spent herding cattle, but they slept under the stars.
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Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A. Change cameras to camera's
B. Change them to it
C. Change collect to collecting
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
The Mars Rover
(1) In 2021, a robotic rover named Perseverance landed on the surface of Mars. (2) It was sent to explore the planet and look for signs of ancient life. (3) The rover has many cameras and tools to help them collect rock samples. (4) Perseverance won't never stop working because it uses a nuclear power source. (5) Scientists on Earth receive photos from the rover every day.
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Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
No additional restrictions - You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the licenses permits.
What change should be made in sentence 4?
A. Change great wall to Great Wall
B. Change showed to shown
C. Change video to Video
D. No change is needed.
03:00
Passage 2 Question #2
The Great Wall of China
(1) The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous structures in the world. (2) It was built thousands of years ago to protect the country. (3) The wall is very long, but it is not one continuous line. (4) My teacher showed us a video about the great wall during history class. (5) Many tourists visit the wall every year to see its amazing stone towers.
Maya wants to change its to it's in sentence 5. Should she make this change?
A. No, because its is possessive and shows ownership of the towers.
B. Yes, because it's is a contraction for it is.
C. No, because its is plural.
D. Yes, because its is always used with an apostrophe.
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Attribution - you must give appropriate credit, providing a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses your or your use.
Non-Commercial - you may not use the material for commercial purposes
ShareAlike - if you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original
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