Choose reading material that is appropriate for a fourth-grader. If the material is too advanced or sophisticated, the student will have trouble understanding it.
Encourage fourth-graders to read slowly. Sometimes young students want to rush through their work, but slower reading will help the material sink in better.
Review materials with students after a lesson. Going back over what they've read will help the information stick.
Instruct students to talk about what they've read during informal post-lesson discussions. Fourth-graders can verbally share what they've learned to help the material stay in their minds.
Organize meetings with parents to monitor the students' progress. This can help you determine if the child's comprehension skills are improving or not.