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Discover a variety of reading activities designed to inspire and engage your students. From guided reading sessions to interactive reading journals, these resources support the development of comprehension and critical thinking skills. Tailored for different grade levels, these activities can help you create a dynamic literacy environment that fosters a lifelong love of reading.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Choice Board
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
Choice boards are a great way to reach many interests and abilities in diverse classrooms. Whether needing to differentiate higher or lower, the variety of assignment options allows for student choice at their appropriate response level, and allows teachers to see what students truly grasp from the texts they are reading. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, written by J.K. Rowling, is a novel appropriate for 3rd through 5th grades. The choice board includes nine activities and multiple rubrics for teacher choice in grading. The tasks are as follows: creating a a fifth house at Hogwarts (categorizing) creating new spells (creative writing) building a board game of important events (plot) planning Harry's birthday (summarizing + plot) character posters (character analysis) textbook writing for new magical animals (science cross curricular, research) compare and contrasting (characters) poem writing paragraph writing Each activity included either has a direction sheet with specific instructions or an actual worksheet to guide them through the tasks they fill out. The expectation is set for students to complete three activities in a tic-tac-toe format, but can be utilized in different ways in each classroom. Rubrics are included that allow for open response (and more information included from students), as well as teacher choice in how to assess student knowledge. Tags: choice boards, reading, writing, social studies, map skills, differentiated learning, student choice, rubrics, cross curricular File Types: PDF Number of Pages: 24
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Choice Boards, Reading, Writing, Differentiated Learning, Student Choice, Rubrics, Cross Curricular
Point of View (Fiction) Digital Game
ELA, Reading, Grade 6, 7, 8, Games, Activities
This is a Point of View (Fiction) Digital Game. Directions are included for how to prep and implement this game. All part of this game are self-checking.
Author Mrs. Spangler in the Middle
Tags Digital Game, Google Classroom, Point Of View, Fiction
Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 2 Sample: Graduation (Google Docs)
ELA, Reading, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 Overview Reading comprehension lessons, especially written for Grade 6-7, providing the chance to read interesting and engaging passages. Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 2.Graduation: Matt helps prepare for his brother's graduation party. Google Docs Version This is the Google Docs editable and fillable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 6/7 Links Fiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 6/7 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. The majority of these short stories contain an important message - a way of developing these young learners further. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five to six comprehension, vocabulary and Math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Mixed questions require a written response (no MCQ's), full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 6/7 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. Activities provide clues to help assist students. Vocabulary activities include extra questions where students must write a synonym, an antonym or a sentence using a certain word. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. The main focus in this product, is the student. Prompts will require the student to relate to past experiences and encourage them to discuss feelings and ways to improve. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, Math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Digital Centers
Romeo and Juliet Jeopardy
ELA, Reading, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Games
Romeo and Juliet Jeopardy: A Fresh Approach to Shakespeare's Classic "Romeo and Juliet Jeopardy" offers a fresh approach to revising Shakespeare's classic tragedy. This unique teaching resource transforms the review process into an interactive game, fostering student engagement while solidifying comprehension of the play's key plot points, characters, and themes. Familiar Format with Comprehensive Quiz Questions This digital resource utilizes the familiar format of Jeopardy, featuring a total of 31 slides with 30 clues for students to answer. These comprehensive quiz questions span each act of Romeo and Juliet, allowing teachers to assess students' understanding or stimulate thought-provoking discussions about the storyline's complexities. Versatile and Interactive Teaching Tool Hosted on Microsoft PowerPoint, this is an interactive tool offering flexibility in its implementation based on educators needs. The uses can range from: Whole class instruction for group discussion or competition Focused revision sessions with smaller groups promoting collaboration & leadership skills among peers. A fun addition to homeschooling curriculum An engaging homework task that encourages independent learning Pacing & Participation :The tool can be adapted across grade levels from Grade 9 through Grade 12. NB: This part of Language Arts curriculum focusing (but not limited to) Reading Sub-Subjects beautifully integrates play-based learning while maintaining academic rigor seen in traditional forms of assessment. "By turning the review process into an engaging game where learners compete against each other answering clues intricately tied into each aspect crafted by Shakespeare himself , education takes form beyond mere knowledge gathering paving way to immersive learning experience capped by fun." Experience ‘learning made easy’ with Romeo & Juliet Jeopardy – where Shakespeare meets gameplay!
Author Educate and Create
Tags Shakespeare, Tragedy, Jeopardy, Interactive Learning, Comprehension
The Rise of Hollywood: SAMPLE Social Studies Reading Passage
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, Sociology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
This is a free passage sample from the complete resource. The full version includes everything needed for a complete reading comprehension activity: the passage, multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, vocabulary matching, a summary-writing task, and a detailed answer key. Download the complete passage resource by clicking on the following links: PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs The Rise of Hollywood: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (PDF) This resource introduces a unique Social Studies reading comprehension passage with questions about The Rise of Hollywood The passage is carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collections You May Find in the Store: 1. Ancient Civilizations 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks 3. The Founding of the United States 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning 5. Psychology and Society 6. Global Festivals and Traditions 7. Extreme Environments and People 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation 9. Global Food Customs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture 11. Human Impact on the Environment 12. Civic Action and Social Change 13. Fashion, Society, and Power 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories Product Details: Length: 5 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author Middle & High School - CORED Education
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Social Studies, Sociology
Hickory Dickory Dock Nursery Rhyme
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Hickory Dickory Dock Nursery Rhyme Teaching Unit The Hickory Dickory Dock Nursery Rhyme teaching unit is a comprehensive, engaging educational tool designed to enhance early literacy. It brings forth the foundational elements of phonemic awareness, understanding story structures, retelling skills, vocabulary growth and comprehension of cause and effect which are crucial in this developmental phase. Resource Pack Activities: Hickory Dickory Dock Book for class or small-group reading sessions. Mini Book for individual practice at home or sequential storytelling activities in school. Magnet Board Characters set One Page Rhyme Chart Additionally interactive tools like: Popsicle Stick Puppet Characters - promotes creative role-playing among students further reinforcing their retelling capabilities. An upbeat extension activity -Pocket Chart Activities - enables versatile rendition with this rhyming tale. A hands-on 'Make a Clock' craft idea shows an innovative integration between literacy learning and numeric understanding; thus cultivating multi-dimensional cognitive skills. This product includes helpful instructions on setting up your own nursery rhyme center from group practices guiding towards student-led learning experiences. To ensure ease in organization each set fits perfectly into handy Ziploc bags readily accessible for every little storyteller's reach! The Hickory Dickory Dock Nursery Rhyme caters consummately for grades: Preschool through Grade 3 especially focusing on Language Arts sub-discipline Reading while incorporating several complementary subject areas simultaneously into its array of beneficial activities available in PDF format. A note explaining the significance of nursery rhymes in early childhood education aimed towards parents is also included within this package thereby promoting effective teaching-learning dynamics!
Author The Proactive Classroom
Tags Nursery Rhyme, Literacy Skills, Storytelling Tools, Language Arts, Home-school Cooperation
Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B Pascal Questions
ELA, Strategies, Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Grade 4, 5, 6, Activities
Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B Pascal Questions promote inquisitiveness and attention to detail, transforming an ordinary reading experience into a thorough examination of text. Crafted with purpose, each question helps students delve deeper into the book's content while enhancing both their comprehension and critical thinking skills. This resource is designed around the engaging biography, Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B Pascal. For all nine chapters of this enlightening and educative book, five questions have been prepared. These questions are specifically structured to incite thoughtful responses from students while simultaneously motivating them to locate the answers within the text itself - a prime strategy that encourages more profound engagement with their reading. Fabricated around students' need to provide answers in complete sentences along with page numbers they found essential information on - a valuable practice for developing preparatory research skills. A relative ease accompanies commencing any chapter without referencing previous ones given these inquiries do not require sequential follow-up from prior chapters read.- guaranteeing flexibility for use in small group discussions or as individual homework assignments–but also serving well for whole class activities. Homeschooling experiences can be enriched using 'Who Was Abraham Lincoln?' by Janet B Pascal Questions – as it generates productive dialogues after every chapter's end–enabling parents to better guide their children through each lesson offered by these detailed conversations evolved around proficiency in Language Arts. A quietly triumphant resource thanks to its concentration on close reading paired alongside thoughtful analysis of each story component;an answer key is provided eliminating guesswork thereby adding value beyond simple comprehension tasks. This 20-page PDF encompasses everything teachers need for cultivating intriguing conversations surrounding one of America's influential figures during Language Arts sessions geared towards grades 4-6 and stands as an equally valuable resource for improving vital skills such as Reading and Handwriting. This is your tool to turn routine reading into an engrossing learning journey.
Author Soumara Siddiqui
Tags Abraham Lincoln, Biography, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Close Reading
Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
The Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme: An Educational Resource This Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme resource is designed to help early literate learners develop foundational knowledge in language arts. Suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and up through grade 3. Key Learning Objectives: Phonemic Awareness Understanding of Story Structure Retelling Skills Vocabulary Expansion Comprehension of Cause-Effect Relationships. This comprehensive kit features: A nursery rhyme book for sequencing activities and coloring; Magnet board characters for role play and storytelling; Rhyme charts that can be printed as posters; Popsicle stick puppets for individual activity times. Games mixed with the learning process Here are some examples... A "Find the Spiders" pocket chart game, A "Washed Out Carpet" game, In the adventurous "Spider Hunt" Suggested Implementation: To get started, read the nursery rhyme book as a class — repeated immersive exposure is encouraged. After reading together, model story re-telling using magnet pieces. This may transition into independent study time as students practice at centers. The lesson could conclude with mini-book creation —an opportunity meant for morning work activity or sequential organization. This The Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme is ready to use! Note: Our nursery rhymes page has old favorites available too! To discover more interactive education opportunities, check out our convenient PDF files now!
Author The Proactive Classroom
Tags Nursery Rhyme, Phonemic Awareness, Story Sequencing, Vocabulary Expansion, Interactive Education
"A Night Divided" Novel Study Reader Response Question
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Activities, Worksheets
A Night Divided Novel Study Reader Response Question A novel study resource perfectly complementing Jennifer Nielsen's acclaimed novel. Specifically aiming to engage upper-grade students in critical analysis of the text, it includes a diverse range of reader responses and practical graphic organizers. Detailed Organization Reader response questions: Meticulously organized by chapters, they prompt for depth contemplation on literary themes and characters. Students are guided to provide evidence from the text supporting their responses while expressing personal opinions. Graphic organisers: Available in both printable PDF and digital Google Slides formats, these tools target different learner needs enhancing comprehension effectively. Involvement of Diversified Views Through group discussions or individual assignments stimulated by these questions, students are guided towards laying a foundation for analytical thinking. This promotes diversified views amongst peers creating an inclusive learning environment. Analytical Tools Provided Character Analysis Sheets: Allowing aspiring literature buffs to delve deeper into characterization beyond surface traits. Sense-making Strategy:, 'Plot Mapping': A tool aiding visual learners in comprehending intricate underlying story layers. Critical Literary Analysis Areas Tackled This guide creatively targets specific areas such as making predictions based on cover illustrations or identifying examples of figurative language within the prose - all crucial for budding literati clientele appreciation for written word nuances. Educator's Aid at Its Best: This tool serves either daily homework tasks or during extended reading sessions covering whole-class instruction or small reading circles alike. Application: Perfectly aligned with curricular requirements across Grades 4-8 Language Arts focusing primarily on Comprehension Literature Reading Sub-subjects, this guide offers an amalgamation of engaging activities, comprehensive assessments and handy worksheets aimed at mastering intricacies of literary appreciation.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Novel Study, Reader Response, Teaching Guide, Comprehension, Literary Analysis, Divided Questions
The Giant’s Causeway in Ireland: SAMPLE Social Studies Reading Passage
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, Geography, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
This is a free passage sample from the complete resource. The full version includes everything needed for a complete reading comprehension activity: the passage, multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, vocabulary matching, a summary-writing task, and a detailed answer key. Download the complete passage resource by clicking on the following links: PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs The Giant’s Causeway in Ireland: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (PDF) This resource introduces a unique Social Studies reading comprehension passage with questions about The Giant’s Causeway in Ireland. The passage is carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collections You May Find in the Store: 1. Ancient Civilizations 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks 3. The Founding of the United States 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning 5. Psychology and Society 6. Global Festivals and Traditions 7. Extreme Environments and People 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation 9. Global Food Customs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture 11. Human Impact on the Environment 12. Civic Action and Social Change 13. Fashion, Society, and Power 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories Product Details: Length: 5 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author Middle & High School - CORED Education
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Social Studies, Geography
Early Reading and Spelling: Edmark Level 1
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
40 pages of word recognition and spelling activities for early readers. These interactive Google slides complement Edmark program level 1.
Author My Kind of Crazy
Tags Reading, Spelling, Word Recognition, Vocabulary, Level 1 Spelling
Chasing Vermeer Novel Study – Mystery Unit
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Graphic Organizers, Assessments, Activities, Worksheets
This novel study is a complete supplemental resource for Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet. The included activities focus on the genre of mystery, reader response questions, comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, character analysis, the elements of the plot, and more! Graphic organizers are included, along with a clue tracker chart and mystery genre posters. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ Who Was Johannes Vermeer?: A short biography about Vermeer that includes reader response questions. Reader Response Journal: This reader response journal is divided into 5 sections by chapters. Each section includes 1-2 pages of vocabulary practice and 1-2 pages of short answer comprehension questions, and a 4-page final assessment that is mixed with multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Not only can this literature response packet be used for whole group discussion/instruction, but it works great in literature circles, to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, small group instruction, book clubs, etc. Mystery Genre Resources - This section includes 2 mystery genre posters (2 color options) and a Clue Tracker to record clues or evidence regarding suspicious people or events from the novel. Quote Analysis with response questions: a pre-reading activity Elements of Plot: Graphic Organizer Character Analysis: This graphic organizer can be used for any character(s) at any point during the reading of the novel that you see fit. Task Cards: 2 sets of task cards are included. The first set is made up of open-ended questions & digging deeper prompts. The second set are the same questions used in the reader response journals but in a different format. This offers an alternative to the reader response journal activity.
Author Creatively Gifted
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Tags Novel Study, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Partner Discussion, Graphic Organizers, Book Companion, Chasing Vermeer, Mystery, Anchor Chart, Reader Response, Chasing Vermeer Chapter Questions
Vocabulary Jeopardy Activity
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities
This Vocabulary Jeopardy Activity is a great way for students to learn the meaning of words and phrases. It is a great way to build their use of vocabulary.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Text Features, Jeopardy Vocabulary Games, Text Feature Jeopardy
I Have Who Has Text Features Activity
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This activity is great for helping students learn how to use text features and search tools to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently. It's a great way to help students improve their research skills.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Text Features
"Acorns" | Differentiated Fall Nonfiction Book and Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Seasons, Fall, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
Help your students or children develop their reading skills with this engaging nonfiction resource. Featuring real-world photos, it brings learning to life for young readers. The included teacher guides offer themed vocabulary, comprehension questions, and practical reading strategies to make teaching a breeze. With two reading levels, it’s easy to differentiate instruction and meet students where they are. Plus, the set comes with posters, worksheets, and progress trackers to keep learners motivated. Use the booklets for group reading sessions or send them home with a matching homework page. Explore the wonders of fall with acorns! Here's What’s Included: Nonfiction Text Feature Posters Covers key elements such as Table of Contents, Subtopics & Headings, Photos & Illustrations, Graphics, Glossary, and Index Teacher & Student Booklet (Easier Level): "Acorns" (Guided Reading Level: E | Lexile: 220-500 | DRA: 8) Teacher & Student Booklet (Harder Level): "Acorns" (Guided Reading Level: H | Lexile: 450-500 | DRA: 14) Half-Page Student Booklet A blank template for students to create their own stories Reading Homework Assignment Parent Handout "The ABCs of Helping Your Child Read Nonfiction" Sounding-Out Cards 12 themed vocabulary words Word Strips with Pictures & Definitions Great for building a word wall Reading Progress Chart Keep students motivated with visual tracking tools This flexible resource gives you multiple ways to incorporate nonfiction reading into your lessons—whether in the classroom or at home!
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Fall Nonfiction Books, Acorn Books, All About Acorns, Leveled Readers, Nonfiction Readers
AN Words Emergent Reader: The Van
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
With this decodable book, you will practice reading a short story that contains CVC words and simple sight words and color words. Kindergartners and first graders can gain practice reading words that contain the CVC words from the AN word family. What is Included: There is one emergent reader titled "The Van," which includes one cover page and five pages for students to color and read. How to Use: Students will color each page of the book, cut the pages apart, and then assemble the book, making sure the cover page is on top. The subsequent pages can be placed in any order and still be read with meaning. Use a stapler to attach the pages together. The repetitive nature of each page allows students to have success with reading and gives them extra practice with target words! The story and sentences in the book contain simple sight words and words from the word family targeted. This makes them easy for beginning readers to have success with creating and reading each book. Other Uses for this Book: The teacher may create the book by coloring, laminating, and assembling. The book can be placed in a classroom library or reading center for students to read during an independent reading time or during their center time. Students can create their own book to take home and share their reading skills with their parents. Skills Assessed with this Emergent Reader: Following directions to make their book Reading AN words in context Reading simple sight words Reading a simple short story The emergent reader books are a no prep activity for students to complete. The pages just need to be given to students to color, cut, and assemble. It becomes a low prep activity if the teacher wishes to make a reusable copy for classroom use.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Emergent Reader, Sight Words, CVC Words, AN Words, Beginning Readers
Gave Song (MP3)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
This song will help students recognize the sight word GAVE. It is repeated, spelled, and used in sentences put to a catchy tune. This could help other teachers because it is a fun and easy way for students to learn.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Counting
Reading Passages on Plant Parts and Ecosystems (Videos)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Activities
Accompanying Videos Based on Reading Passages on Plant Parts & Ecosystems for Life Science These accompanying videos contain scripts extracted from the Science Reading Passages series. With stock footage, subtitles, voiceovers, animation and diagrams, they will help students understand the topic more. Ideal for starting or ending a lesson, each video runs at less than 5 minutes and is at least 95% identical to the passage itself. What's inside? Plant Parts & Ecosystems Videos Reading Passage1: Classification of Organisms Reading Passage2: Function of Plant Parts Reading Passage3: Reproduction in Plants Reading Passage4: Invertebrates Reading Passage 5: Vertebrates Reading Passage6: Earth's Biomes Reading Passage7: Ecosystems Science Reading Comprehension Outline: Introducing a comprehensive resource tailored for 5th and 6th graders, this product offers enriching reading passages supplemented with illustrative pictures and graphs to clarify key concepts. Aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), it offers a hassle-free approach to teaching, given that the bulk of the preparation is already done for you. The passages present a diverse set of questions – from multiple choice to data analysis and fill-in-the-blanks. This ensures a rich blend of high-interest content and fundamental curriculum-based science themes. With its versatility, you can seamlessly integrate these lessons into various classroom settings, whether it's whole class discussions, morning exercises, independent desk tasks, small group engagements, contingency plans for substitute teachers, regular homework assignments, or even themed activities for holidays. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 5/6 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Physical and Chemical Properties Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Motion and Energy Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Electricity and Magnets Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Cells, Reproduction and Genetics Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Human Body Systems Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Plant Parts and Ecosystems Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Plate Tectonics and Rock Cycle Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Ocean Exploration and Natural Resources Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Weather and Solar System Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos For similar products and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple .
Author Cored Education
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Tags Science, Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Life Science, Biology
The Ant and the Dove: A Micro-Learning Deck | Reading Activities
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
The Ant and the Dove: A Micro-Learning Deck | Reading Activities resource is a 15-slide download that exposes your students to informational texts for The Story of Nian. This digital mini-lesson includes: -Video & Audio -Vocabulary -Close Reading -Digital & Interactive -Main Idea Students will enjoy interacting with this lesson and each of the activities!
Author Teach Me This
Tags Book Companion, Reading Activities, Language, Video Lesson, Quick Write, The Ant And Dove
Florida State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Geography, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Florida State Flipbook: Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal Educators looking to breathe life into their lessons about the state of Florida will find this interactive and comprehensive resource indispensable. Ideal for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders engaged in Social Studies or Language Arts curriculum, the Florida State Flipbook harmoniously integrates elements of geography, history (specifically USA), grammar, reading comprehension and spelling - all rendered in engaging activity formats. The resource champions an immersive teaching approach that fosters learners' acquisition of knowledge about five essential state symbols: capital city Tallahassee; bird - Northern Mockingbird; flower - Orange Blossom; flag features; state animal information. This is achieved through two design choices which either involve pictures or are text-only versions. The vivid coloring activities promise to invite participation from even more reluctant students as they bring pictures of the state capital City Hall building or Orange Blossom flowers to cinematic life! Dual Printing Options With two printing options catered towards teachers wanting a ready-to-go flipbook without needing any cutting or a cut-and-assemble version — this versatile flipbook allows customization sure to meet every educator's specific needs. Included Resources A set of four distinct yet equally enticing flipbooks that expand on seven instructive topics such as maps showing key city locations contributing to an enriched understanding of overall geographic layout with fun KWL sections incorporated throughout! This low-prep research project furthers its practical appeal with offerings like: An imagination-stirring narrative style that tends towards making cross-curricular subjects like science (for instance a learner figuring out exactly why Northern Mockingbirds are distinctive bird species), plus research-writing exercises all the more captivating within social studies classes- whether done individually at home by homeschoolers or used collectively within small groups in public school classes. Perfectly compatible with your Florida-focused lessons plans for countryside-based poetry writing sessions (as orange blossoms might inspire!), Southeast region geography quizzes involving identifying accurate state maps or a United States unit study assessing prior knowledge through quizzes - it's clear, the Florida State Flipbook offers more than a simple introduction. Instead, this is your creative doorway to innovative teaching that facilitates students becoming experts in all things related to the Sunshine State.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Florida State, Flipbook, Social Studies, Geography, State Symbols
The Quiltmaker's Gift Reading Literacy Packet
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
The Quiltmaker's Gift Reading Literacy Packet An invaluable addition to any kindergarten through third-grade classroom, this teaching resource is aimed at enriching the language arts curriculum through various captivating reading activities based on the timeless story "The Quiltmaker's Gift". This literacy packet, designed for effortless integration into daily lessons, can be employed in different ways ranging from whole class instructions to target small group discussions or homework assignments. Resource Format and Features: Six ready-to-print pages packed in one accessible PDF file Available in both color and black-and-white print options Incorporates engaging activities that foster comprehensive learning Enriches literacy skills while ensuring learning is fun Beyond Reading Comprehension: Sentence Building Practices: This activity expands children's understanding of linguistic structure and encourages clear communication skills. Creativity Weaved into Education Pedagogy: Upon completion of sentence construction tasks, a special quilt craft activity awaits. This not only practically illustrates patterns but also enhances eye-coordination skills linked with precision & detail-oriented crafts-making practices. It simultaneously stimulates cognitive development while honing manual dexterity abilities among young learners. In conclusion,"The Quiltmaker's Gift Reading Literacy Packet" offers a compelling mix of academic and creative engagement making each teaching session enjoyable and memorable.
Author Glimmercat Education
Tags Quiltmaking, Literacy Activities, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Building, Crafts
Saul Becomes Paul Bible Story Foldable Mini Book Grade 1 2 3 ELA ELL
ELA, Literature, Reading, Grade 3, 4, 5, Centers, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
Make learning fun but more meaningful with this classic Bible story of when Saul became Paul in this Saul Becomes Paul Foldable Mini Book Set! Created for Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4 students, homeschoolers, and EFL / ESL learners, this amazing story of Saul Becomes Paul is a sure hit to your reading class and Bible lessons. This resource contains the following: 1. Saul Becomes Paul Colored mini-book 2. Saul Becomes Paul Black and white mini-book with story tracing activities 3. Saul Becomes Paul Picture-fill mini-book for sequencing test or exercise 4. Saul Becomes Paul Black and white mini-book for story re-tell and writing exercise 5. Saul Becomes Paul Blank mini-book pages for story re-tell, writing and drawing exercises 6. Saul Becomes Paul Mini Book Sample lesson plan This set is made in 3 paper sizes to give more freedom to choose what suites your needs. With five different mini-books to choose from, the possibilities for learning and exploration is endless! This activity can be used to supplement reading lessons, writing exercises, and a perfect assessment tool that can easily be a perfect addition to your students’ portfolio. Make learning about this Bible story more memorable and creative with this Saul Becomes Paul Foldable Mini Book Set!
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Tags Reading, Mini Book, Sequencing, Writing, Reading Comprehension, ELA, ELL, Bible Stories, Sunday School
Alphabet Story Book | Letter H Interactive Book
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
This resource is an Alphabet Story Book for the Letter H. Within this interactive book, you will find: -A vocabulary list -Pictures to cut and glue -An original story This story book provides great introduction and practice for learning letters and their sounds. There are an endless amount of ways you can utilize these letter books in your classroom. These stories can also be enjoyed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIIm-PSqtVdou8Uy1SZfH-6mLuV1X8GEP .
Author Golden Promise
Tags Reading Lesson, Phonics, Alphabet, Short Story, Letter H
Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 5 Sample: Baseball Boy (Forms)
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Common Core, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 4, 5, Centers, Activities, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 5 Sample Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable stories and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 5.Baseball Boy: Mitch goes to watch the Chicago Hitters. Read about his day. Forms Version This is the Forms editable and fillable/self grading version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 4/5 Links Fiction Set 1 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Insects Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five comprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Two or three of the questions will be MCQs and other questions will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 4-5 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Activities include: spelling games, sentence match-ups, mixed-up text and decoding words from the lesson. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Just for Fun Each lesson will have a bonus extension exercise. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. You can find these at the end of each lesson, titled Just for Fun. Just for Funs are optional. Some you may like, some you may not. Either way, they are there to do with as you wish. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages