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Support your students in developing strong reading comprehension skills with a variety of engaging activities. This collection includes worksheets, graphic organizers, and discussion questions designed to help students understand and analyze texts. By integrating these resources into your teaching, you can enhance students' ability to interpret information and draw meaningful conclusions.
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Celia Cruz, The Queen of Salsa Read Aloud Book Companion Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Celia Cruz, The Queen of Salsa by Veronica Chambers. With 31 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to events in the story. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story and explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students answer questions about the setting of the story to gain a better understanding of how a story's setting helps to build the narrative’s mood, plot, and character development. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Figuring Out Figurative Language: Students read the text taken from the story. Identify the type of figurative language used and what is being compared. Write the meaning and answer the extension question for each example. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Character Traits: Students choose 4 important character traits that describe the main character and provide evidence from the text to support their choices. ◾ Character Inside & Out: Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Feelings: Students describe the character's feelings throughout the story & give examples. ◾ Character Development: Students select character traits to describe how the character changed and developed throughout the story and support their thinking with evidence from the text. ◾ Overcoming Obstacles: Students describe 2 challenges the character faced and how they responded to those challenges. Then, choose a character trait that developed as a result of their experiences. ◾ Character Change: Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem: Students will write an acrostic poem to describe Celia Cruz. ◾ Character Summary: Students choose a character from the story and fill out the graphic organizer. ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story and put them in chronological order. Then, answer the questions about the author's message. ◾ 3-2-1: Students will list three things they learned about the character, 2 challenges they faced, and one word that best describes the character. ◾ Timeline of Celia Cruz's Life: Students fill in the timeline with the information they learned from the text or through research, and illustrate each event. ◾ The Perfect Playlist: Students create a playlist of FOUR songs that represent four BIG IDEAS consistently seen throughout this book. ◾ Book Review: Students will color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. ◾ Biography Brochure: Students conduct research to learn more about Celia Cruz's life and create a brochure. ◾ Biography One-Pager: Students will research further into the life of Celia Cruz and complete the biography handout. ◾ Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle: Students will use the clues to fill in the puzzle (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Investigating Images: Students will respond to the question prompts to help them investigate the photograph. ◾ Prep for a Podcast: Students create 3 questions they would want to ask Celia Cruz. Then, they will partner up with a classmate, who pretends to be Celia Cruz to ask them the interview questions. ◾ 4-Writing Prompts: Students respond to writing prompts with personal opinions, experiences, or evidence from the text to support their thinking. 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? ◾ Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. ◾ During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. ◾ Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. ◾ Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
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Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 2 Sample - Chasing Pheasants (PPT)
ELA, Reading, Writing, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 Sample Overview Fascinating reading comprehension passages, each with an array of activities included. Stories are written for the modern classroom and topics are designed to promote enthusiasm from each student. Each lesson contains a mixed questions section to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. For a more detailed overview, check the section under the links at the bottom of this description. Passages Include 9.Chasing Pheasants: Tony and his father have a great idea...or so they think! PPT Version This is the PPT editable and fillable (when not in presentation mode) version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 2/3 Links Fiction Set 1 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Food 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 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 6 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 7 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Technology Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Nutrition Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 2-3 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 fivecomprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Three of the questions will be MCQs and two 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 2-3 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 . 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. Additional File One lesson will have an additional file. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. 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
Science Reading Comprehension Passage: The Truth About Drinks (Word)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Science Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions: The Truth About Drinks (Word) This very engaging science reading passage about how common drinks affect health, focus, and sleep. It explains the differences between regular soda, diet soda, and energy drinks . The passage warns that regular soda often contains a lot of added sugar, diet soda uses artificial sweeteners that may affect taste habits, and energy drinks can contain high caffeine levels that may cause headaches, anxiety, racing heartbeat, and poor sleep in teenagers. It also teaches students how to read beverage labels by checking added sugar, caffeine, ingredients, and serving size . This passage is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. The passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks for The Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting 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 Available Formats for this Resource PDF Fillable PDF Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Product Details Length: 5 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Other Science Reading Collections you May find in the store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen 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.
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Bioscience
Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 1 Sample: Basketball (Google Docs)
ELA, Reading, Common Core, Reading Comprehension, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Children’s Literature, Literature, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 1 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.Basketball: Evie shows her newfound basketball skills. 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
Epigenetics: Life Science Reading Comprehension Passage (Fillable PDF)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Common Core, Language Development, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests, Literacy Readers
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions for Middle School: Epigenetics (Fillable PDF) The engaging passage is about how gene activity can change without changing the DNA sequence itself . It explains how chemical tags, including methyl groups, can affect whether genes are more or less active, and how factors such as diet, stress, exercise, sleep, pollution, and life experiences may influence epigenetic patterns. It also covers identical twins and differences in gene activity over time, possible epigenetic effects across generations, links between epigenetics and disease, and possible uses in personalized medicine. This passage is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy by strengthening reading comprehension while sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. It blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content, helping students build background knowledge, understand key concepts, use evidence from the text, and explain scientific ideas clearly. This resource supports science classroom practice while also reinforcing important literacy skills such as main idea, vocabulary, comprehension, and summarizing. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! This passage is designed as a fillable PDF , which means students can type their answers directly into the document on any computer or tablet . Each page includes highlighted text fields that show them exactly where to type! Student Tasks for The Passage: 10 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, science concepts, comparison, and real-world applications 10 True/False statements to check understanding and address common misconceptions 5 text-based short-answer questions that require students to explain important ideas from the passage 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense the central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details Length: 7 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: Reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense-making by helping students read scientific explanations, connect evidence to key concepts, interpret real-world examples, and explain cause-and-effect relationships in science. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Science Reading Collections and Topics You May Find in the Store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science 15. Electromagnetism 16. Acids and Bases 17. Gas Laws 18. Biotechnology 19. Periodic Trends 20. Protists and Fungi 21. Microevolution 22. Blood 23. Chemical Bonding 24. Magnets 25. Muscles 26. Nuclear Chemistry 27. Electromagnetic Devices 28. Epigenetics 29. The Law of Conservation of Mass 30. Atomic Models 31. Isotopes and Ions 32. Light 33. Human-Environment Interaction 34. Theory of Evolution 35. Photosynthesis 36. Origins of Life and Early Earth 37. Gene Expression and Regulation 38. Thermochemistry 39. Allergies 40. Coevolution 41. Birth to Adulthood 42. Cells 43. Entropy and Free Energy 44. The Human Brain 45. Mixtures and Solutions 46. Invertebrates 47. Zoo Animals 48. Biochemistry 49. Animal Behavior 50. Population Ecology ...and many more engaging science reading passages that cover intriguing and important topics designed to spark curiosity and support student learning. Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen 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, Life Science, Biology
Reading Passages on Position and Motion of Objects (Fillable PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Science, Physics, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities
Reading Passages on Position and Motion of Objects for Physical Science Snapshot Genre: Nonfiction Subject: Physical Science Primary Topic: Motion, forces, sound, hearing, and sound properties Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): M What This Teaches Best It explains position, distance, motion, speed, grids, and coordinates in clear everyday language. It teaches that forces are pushes and pulls and gives examples including pedaling, braking, steering, gravity, and magnetism. It connects sound to vibration and shows how sound waves move through air to the ear and brain. It teaches how tone and volume depend on compressions and the force of air against the eardrum. Learning Goals Students will describe position and use coordinates to identify location on a grid. Students will explain how distance and time are used to describe speed. Students will identify examples of push, pull, gravity, and magnetism as forces. Students will explain how vibrations create sound waves. Students will compare high and low tone and explain what makes sounds louder or quieter. Part 2 - Position & Motion of Objects. Reading Passage 1: Position, Distance, and Motion Reading Passage 2: Pushing and Pulling Forces Reading Passage 3: Sound, Hearing, and Force Reading Passage 4: Characteristics of Sound FILLABLE PDF VERSION Worksheet-style pages, but with type-in answer boxes so students can complete and save their work digitally. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Properties of Objects and Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Position and Motion of Objects Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Organisms and Environments Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Objects in the Sky 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 .
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Two Mrs. Gibsons Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Two Mrs. Gibsons, by Toyomi Igus. With 35 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, this resource is ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. ◾ Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Descriptive Language: Students read the text below from the story and explain what the author is trying to communicate. ◾ Recalling Events in Chronological Order (Viola): Students will describe and illustrate four memories of the narrator's time with Mrs. Gibson, her grandmother. ◾ Recalling Events in Chronological Order (Kazumi): Students will describe and illustrate four memories of the narrator's time with Mrs. Gibson, her mother. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to events in the story. ◾ Character Traits: Students will choose a character trait that describes each of the characters and provide evidence from the text to support those character traits. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Narrator): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Viola): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Kazumi): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Feelings (Narrator): Students describe the character's feelings throughout the story & give examples. ◾ Character Feelings (Viola): Students describe the character's feelings throughout the story & give examples. ◾ Character Feelings (Kazumi): Students describe the character's feelings throughout the story & give examples. ◾ Character Change (Narrator): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Change (Viola): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Change (Kazumi): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Summary: Students summarize the main character of the story. ◾ Compare & Contrast: Students will compare & contrast the two Mrs. Gibsons in the story. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem (Viola): Students will write an acrostic poem to describe Viola Gibson's character. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem (Kazumi): Students will write an acrostic poem to describe Kazumi Gibson's character. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story and explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings and write about what happened there and why it was important to the plot. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle: Students use the clues to fill in the puzzle. Words can go across or down. Letters are shared when the words intersect (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ All About Japan: Students will research to learn more about the country of Japan. ◾ Weekend With Mrs. Gibson: Students think about what they would do if they could spend the weekend with one of the two Mrs. Gibsons and share what they did during their time together with pictures and captions. ◾ Someone Special: Students will write a paragraph about either their mother, grandma, or a mother figure in their life and include an illustration to go with their writing. ◾ Book Review: Students will color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. ◾ My Family Tree: Students fill in the family tree with names and illustrations and then share them with the class (in COLOR and B&W). 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? ◾ Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. ◾ During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. ◾ Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. ◾ Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
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Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Family, Second Grade, Two Mrs. Gibsons, Two Mrs Gibsons, Two Mrs. Gibsons
ENGLISH TEXT+6 ANCHOR CHARTS | The Chair in the Middle of the Hall
Reading Comprehension, Reading, ELA, Strategies, Formal Writing, Writing, Creative Writing, Early Learning, Adult Education, Elementary, High School, Homeschool Resources, Middle School, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Teacher Tools, Anchor Charts, Charts, Quizzes and Tests, Worksheets & Printables
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AP Word Family Sentence Matching
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities, Centers
With this AP words CVC word sentence and picture matching literacy center , students can practice reading comprehension and reading fluency. This reading comprehension activity uses decodable sentences, with words that follow the CVC spelling rule, as well as bold, easy to recognize pictures to match or sort. This AP Word Family packet includes: This resource includes as set of sentence cards that focus on AP words and early sight words. Each sentence has a colorful picture to match the sentence. How to Use this Resource: In this literacy activity, students will read each sentence on each card, and then they will match the sentence to the correct image. This activity will make a great literacy station for kindergartners and first graders who are learning CVC words and reading comprehension. This literacy activity allows students to receive tons of practice reading AP words in the context of sentences. These simple sentence and picture matching activity will allow students to have a tactile way to practice reading comprehension that focuses on words in the AP word family. They will stay engaged and have fun as they complete this literacy activity. Students can work independently or with a partner to complete this literacy center . Alternative Ways to Use this Resource: The teacher can place magnets on the back of each picture card and sentence card, and then use a cookie tray to sort the cards. The magnets will keep the cards from sliding around. The teacher can place the sentence strips in a file folder and place hook and loop fasteners to the picture cards and the file folders to make file folder sorting activity. Where to Use: Morning Tubs or Baskets - These cards can be placed in a morning bin for students to complete as they wait for their classmates to arrive to class. Literacy Center - Place the cards in a literacy center for students to complete alone or with a partner. Small Group Instruction - Teachers can pull aside small groups of students to complete this activity. Matching Game - Students can match pictures to sentences. Skills Assessed: This deck allows students to practice reading CVC words from the AP word family as well as testing students' reading comprehension skills with simple sentences. This reading comprehension activity is low prep. Teacher simply need to print the activity, cut apart the cards and laminate, if desired, for a reusable center . The pieces can be stored inside a pencil box or bag for easy set up, clean up, and storage.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Sentence Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Literacy Center, CVC Words, Kindergarten Literacy, Literacy Station, Phonics Station, AP Words, AP Word Family
Tennessee 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, Projects
Tennessee State Flipbook The Tennessee State Flipbook is a comprehensive, hands-on learning resource that offers an interactive and engaging way to teach students about the state of Tennessee and its unique symbols. Designed primarily for grade 2-4 level students it covers subjects such as Art & Music, Social Studies, and Language Arts. The Flipbook Project This project comprises four distinct flipbooks with design options - with or without pictures , and two printing options - cutting required or not . Included in the 37 PDF pages are instructions for assembling these four types of flipbooks. The materials cover five major symbols of Tennessee including: The capital Bird Petal emblem (flower) The state flag . National animal . Cross-curricular activity Concept This versatile teaching resource can be implemented in various academic domains including; History:Giving chronological events significance. . Art :Sensitizing Color sense among students. . Educating Topographical relevance /li>. A proper construction of sentences. . Promotion Of Essay writing skills etc under 'English Language Arts'. Honing Students Proficiency Skills: In addition,the project also hones reading abilities,facilitates methodical data handling and spelling power thereby polishing multiple skills simultaneously. Reading (Comprehension Abilities) Research (Methodical Data Collection & Analysis.) . Spelling.( Vocabulary) . The Tennessee State Flipbook can be implemented as part of your social studies or history lessons,review activities,introduction to US,a homework assignment etc. .
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Tennessee, State Symbols, Flipbook, Hands-on Learning, Cross-curricular Activity
Human Body & Senses: SAMPLE Life Science Reading Passage (Google)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
This is a ONE PASSAGE SAMPLE. The following is the description of the FULL resource and the downloading links: Human Body and Senses: Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages (Google) This very engaging collection of life science reading passages about Contact Lenses, Goosebumps, and Skin is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Clear Vision: The Story of Contact Lenses: Early lenses were hard, bulky, and uncomfortable, but the idea was simple: correct vision right on the eye. Modern soft lenses let oxygen in, stay in place, and give people clear sight without glasses. Goosebumps: A Chilly Reminder of Our Past: When you get cold or scared, tiny muscles pull on each hair and make bumps. It once helped our hairy ancestors look bigger and hold heat, so today it’s mostly a leftover reflex. Skin: Your Protective Shield: Skin keeps germs out, moisture in, and helps your body stay at a steady temperature. With nerves and blood vessels close to the surface, it also lets you feel and heal. Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting 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 Available Formats for this Resource PDF Word Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Science Reading Collections and Topics You May Find in the Store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science 15. Electromagnetism 16. Acids and Bases 17. Gas Laws 18. Biotechnology 19. Periodic Trends 20. Protists and Fungi 21. Microevolution 22. Blood 23. Chemical Bonding 24. Magnets 25. Muscles 26. Nuclear Chemistry 27. Electromagnetic Devices 28. Epigenetics 29. The Law of Conservation of Mass 30. Atomic Models 31. Isotopes and Ions 32. Light 33. Human-Environment Interaction 34. Theory of Evolution 35. Photosynthesis 36. Origins of Life and Early Earth 37. Gene Expression and Regulation 38. Thermochemistry 39. Allergies 40. Coevolution 41. Birth to Adulthood 42. Cells 43. Entropy and Free Energy 44. The Human Brain 45. Mixtures and Solutions 46. Invertebrates 47. Zoo Animals 48. Biochemistry 49. Animal Behavior 50. Population Ecology ...and many more engaging science reading passages that cover intriguing and important topics designed to spark curiosity and support student learning. Product Details Length: 14 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen 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.
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Guided Reading Level K - All About Wrestling (with Lesson Plan)
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This Guided Reading Book - All About Wrestling (Level K) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: All About Wrestling Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Physical Education / Health Primary Topic: Wrestling basics: gear, moves, rules, sportsmanship Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): K What This Book Teaches Best Introduces where wrestling happens and how the mat is marked with a large circle. Explains what wrestlers wear for the sport (a singlet, padded headgear, wrestling shoes). Describes how points are earned and names key actions in a match (takedown, escape, pin). Highlights sportsmanship routines and expectations (handshake, respect and fairness, good sportsmanship). Shows the referee’s role in counting points and making sure rules are followed. Learning Goals Students can describe what the wrestling mat is like and what the large circle shows. Students can identify key wrestling gear from the text and explain its purpose. Students can explain how points are earned in wrestling using details from the book. Students can describe what an escape is and what it means to get back to a standing position. Students can explain what a pin is and what it does to the match. Students can describe how wrestlers show respect and fairness during a match. Key Vocabulary From the Text singlet — a one-piece outfit a wrestler wears. headgear — padded gear worn to protect the ears. opponent — the person you are competing against. takedown — a move that brings an opponent down to the mat. sportsmanship — behaving kindly and fairly during a match. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What rules or routines help athletes compete safely and fairly in sports? Comprehension questions: What does the book say the large circle on the mat shows? Why do wrestlers begin each match with a handshake? What move ends the wrestling match immediately? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. 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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Vocabulary, Health Lesson Plans, P.e. Lesson Plans
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 1 (Fillable PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, 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 Nonfiction Set 1 Snapshot Title: Nonfiction Grade 6-7 Set 1 Genre: Nonfiction Subject: Reading / Science / Social Studies / Health Primary Topic: Informational articles on animals, places, health, and environment Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): Y What This Teaches Best Builds informational reading skills across science-rich animal articles such as Elephant Seals , Visayan Pigs , Seahorses , Pandas , Wolves , and Blue Jays . Supports understanding of habitats, adaptations, survival, and conservation. Expands knowledge beyond life science with articles on Iceland , Yogurt , Karate , and Clean Air . Gives strong practice with domain-specific vocabulary and text-based questioning. Works well for comparing informational texts across topics, structures, and author purposes. Learning Goals Students will identify main ideas and supporting details in informational articles. Students will explain how animal features or behaviors help them survive. Students will describe how human actions affect habitats, air quality, or endangered species. Students will determine the meaning of domain-specific vocabulary in context. Students will compare how different nonfiction texts present facts about science, geography, and health. Students will ask and answer questions using evidence from the article. Passages Include 1.American Bison: Find out more about North America's heaviest land animal. 2.Brown Bears: Featuring brown bears and Kodiak bears. 3.Elephant Seals: Fact: Elephant Seals spend 2 months a year on the beach! 4.Visayan Pigs: Punk rock pigs? Discover more about this endangered species. 5.Seahorses:Terrible swimmers but beautiful creatures all the same. 6.Pandas: Read about China's national symbol then write about America's. 7.Wolves: What does a wolf's howl mean? This article features that, and more! 8.Blue Jays: Can imitate other bird calls and feast on other birds' eggs! 9.Iceland: An amazing country, find out everything there is to know in this one. 10.Yogurt: Healthiest treat? Learn how yogurt is made & how it's good for us. 11.Karate: Who? How? When? Where? Did Karate all begin? 12.Clean Air: A longer article but the most important of subjects. FILLABLE PDF VERSION Worksheet-style pages, but with type-in answer boxes so students can complete and save their work digitally. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Spelling, Writing, Passages, Reading Centers, Reading Comprehension Assessment
The Arid World - Deserts: Guided Reading Level P with Lesson Plan
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Language Development, Social Studies, Life Sciences, Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This The Arid World - Deserts (level p) guided reading book with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: The Arid World: Deserts Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Earth Science Primary Topic: Desert climate, landforms, and survival adaptations Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): P What This Book Teaches Best Defines deserts by very low precipitation and explains how scarce water shapes the environment. Explains extreme temperature changes in hot deserts from day to night and why they happen. Compares hot deserts and cold deserts , including why icy places can still be deserts. Shows how living things adapt to desert conditions , with examples from plants and animals (cactus, fennec fox, camel, sidewinder snake). Describes how wind shapes desert landforms , including how dunes form and move. Learning Goals Students can define a desert using the book’s description of precipitation and water scarcity. Students can explain why temperatures in a hot desert can drop quickly after sunset, based on the text. Students can describe how a cold desert can exist and name the example given in the book. Students can identify at least three desert adaptations and match them to the plant or animal described. Students can describe how wind forms dunes and what the text says dunes do over time. Students can explain what an oasis is and why it supports life in a desert. Key Vocabulary From the Text precipitation — water that falls from the sky, like rain. evaporation — when water turns to vapor and leaves. nocturnal — active at night and resting in daytime. oasis — a fertile desert area with freshwater reaching the surface. dunes — hills of sand formed when wind drops sand. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What challenges do you think plants and animals face in a very dry place? Comprehension questions: How much rain do deserts usually get in a single year, according to the text? Comprehension questions: What does the book say helps the Saguaro cactus conserve water? Comprehension questions: What is an oasis, and where does its freshwater usually come from? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Jellyfish Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Writing, Science, Animals, Life Sciences, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes
This jellyfish reading comprehension contains the following: Visualize on the Cover Start your lesson by taking a few moments to visualize the topic and share thoughts or feelings about it. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Lesson Snapshot Title: Jellyfish Genre: Nonfiction (Informational Text) Subject: Life Science / Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: Jellyfish bodies, movement, stings, and life changes Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): N What This Lesson Teaches Best Identifies what jellyfish are (not fish) and describes their watery, bell-shaped bodies. Explains how jellyfish move by squeezing and relaxing their bell, and sometimes squirting water. Describes how tentacles help jellyfish catch prey using tiny stinging cells. Introduces how jellyfish change forms across their lives (drifting young, attached form, then floating swimmers). Uses headings to organize science information and includes follow-up questions/activities tied to the passage. Learning Goals Describe what a jellyfish can look like and what its main body part is called. Explain why a jellyfish is not a fish, using details from the text. Explain how a jellyfish moves through water. Describe what tentacles do and why people should be careful near jellyfish. Describe one way jellyfish change during their lives. Key Vocabulary From the Text invertebrates — animals without bones. tentacles — long parts that can sting and catch prey. plankton — very small sea life that animals can eat. bell — the main body part shaped like an umbrella. blooms — groups of jellyfish gathered together. Cored Ed Encyclopedia Overview The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly series of lessons that you can pick up and use right away. These short readings fit into whatever time you have available. Each one includes a warm-up, a reading, and a set of questions, but it’s flexible — you can do just the reading, the full lesson, or skip the writing section if you need to. Each lesson focuses on a single topic so students don’t get lost. The writing is clear but never childish, making it perfect for grades two through five. Topics range from animals and science to history, inventions, and everyday things. No matter the level of the student, everyone should take away at least one new idea or fact from each lesson. The materials are easy to print, easy to explain, and require no setup. They work well for whole-class teaching, partner work, or independent study.
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing Prompts, Jellyfish, Life Science
Reading Passages on Properties of Objects and Materials (Fillable PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Science, Physics, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Chemistry, Grade 2, 3, 4, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities
Reading Passages on Properties of Objects and Materials for Physical Science Snapshot Genre: Nonfiction Subject: Physical Science Primary Topic: Physical properties, matter, and changes of phase Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): M What This Book Teaches Best It teaches how physical properties such as color, hardness, texture, size, shape, smell, melting point, and boiling point help identify substances. It explains how tools measure physical properties, including temperature, weight, length, and volume. It introduces classification by grouping matter into solids, liquids, gases, metals, and nonmetals. It explains states of matter and how atoms move differently in solids, liquids, and gases. It describes phase changes including melting, freezing, vaporization, and condensation. Learning Goals Students will identify observable physical properties used to describe materials. Students will explain how scientists use tools to measure temperature, length, weight, and volume. Students will classify examples of matter by state and by material type. Students will describe how atoms behave in solids, liquids, and gases. Students will explain how heat can cause melting, freezing, vaporization, and condensation. What's inside? Passage 1: Observable Physical Properties of Objects & Materials Passage 2: Measuring Physical Properties Passage 3: Classification of Matter Passage 4: States of Matter Passage 5: Change of Phase FILLABLE PDF VERSION Worksheet-style pages, but with type-in answer boxes so students can complete and save their work digitally. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Properties of Objects and Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Position and Motion of Objects Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Organisms and Environments Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Objects in the Sky 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 .
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Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 2 Sample: Graduation (Google Forms)
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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 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 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.
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Candy Presentable PDF Reading Comprehension 1 Lesson Sample
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THIS IS A ONE LESSON FREE SAMPLE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT: Themed Reading Comprehension Passages Series - Candy This reading comprehension series is built for grades 2 to 5 and keeps things simple, clear, and easy to use. Every title follows a fun, kid-friendly theme and comes with two passage levels, one written for grades 2 to 3 and a more challenging version for grades 4 to 5. Students then work through a mix of follow-up pages that check understanding in different ways: multiple-choice questions, short written responses, scrambled words, a quick summary, and a theme-based word problem. Answer keys are included, so prep stays minimal. Each resource also comes in nine classroom-friendly formats, so you can choose what fits your setup: print or digital, editable or ready to go, and even self-grading options. Because the layout stays consistent, it is easy to plug into whole-class lessons, small groups, literacy centers, morning work, fast finisher tubs, sub plans, or home learning. It is a straightforward way to build comprehension, practice reading skills in context, and strengthen written responses without adding extra steps for you. Candy Lesson List Note: This product has titles different to those in the rest of the themed series. 1. Candy Types 2. Candy Flavors 3. Candy Shapes and Colors 4. Candy Ingredients 5. Candy Fun Facts PRESENTABLE PDF VERSION Run it like a slide show straight from a PDF, with no PowerPoint or extra software needed, just open, project, and teach. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. How to Use These Lessons Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Guided reading blocks or comprehension warmups Literacy centers or small-group rotations Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Candy Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORDSEARCHES MAZES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Reading Links Addition Animals Around the Home Birthday FORMATS: -FORMAL ASSESSMENT VERSION -PRESENTABLE PDF -PPT -SLIDES - PDF -FILLABLE PDF -WORD -FORMS -DOCS SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS (COMING SOON): -VISUAL READING PASSAGE VIDEO -GUIDED LEARNING VIDEO -LESSON PLANS Candy FORMATS: -FORMAL ASSESSMENT VERSION -PRESENTABLE PDF -PPT -SLIDES -PDF -FILLABLE PDF -WORD -FORMS -DOCS SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS (COMING SOON): -VISUAL READING PASSAGE VIDEO -GUIDED LEARNING VIDEO -LESSON PLANS Christmas Cinco de Mayo Clothes Colors Days and Months Division Earth Day Easter Easy Mazes Fall Father's Day Food Geography (Set 1) Geography (Set 2) Geography (Set 3) Graduation Health History (Set 1) History (Set 2) History (Set 3) Human Body Kindness Life Skills Mother's Day Multiplication Science (Set 1) Science (Set 2) Science (Set 3) Shapes Social Skills Spring Sports St. Patrick's Day Subtraction Summer Thanksgiving Transport Valentine's Day Winter Free One Lesson Themes Chinese New Year Lunar New Year Halloween Pink Shirt Day Independence Day Juneteenth President's Day Groundhog Day Readings in Depth Structure Each resource is built around a focused sub-theme within the broader topic. Students read two leveled passages (Grades 2–3 and Grades 4–5), then move through a short, consistent sequence of activities that checks understanding and keeps momentum: multiple-choice, brief written responses, a scrambled-words review, a compact summary task, and a light theme-linked word problem. The flow is predictable for students, but varied enough to feel fresh across topics. Each completed resource includes: Two differentiated reading passages (lower and upper level) A multiple-choice comprehension page Short written-response questions A scrambled-words or quick vocabulary check A brief summary activity A simple, theme-connected word problem Answer keys for fast marking and easy self-checking Nine classroom-friendly formats, including print, editable, digital, and self-grading options Themes Included These readings span a wide range of age-appropriate, high-interest topics, such as: Seasons and celebrations Real-world science and nature Community, character, and life skills Everyday high-frequency themes students already enjoy Each title connects to familiar experiences while strengthening comprehension, vocabulary in context, and clear written expression. Easy extensions (optional): Read twice: first for gist, second to highlight key details Write two “right there” questions and swap with a partner Create a 3-bullet fact list or mini mind map Turn the summary into a 3-sentence retell using sequence words Add one extra math question connected to the topic Compare the two levels: what details appear in both? Differentiation tips: Pre-teach 2–3 key words with quick examples Offer sentence starters for written responses Use partner reading: one reads aloud, one tracks evidence Allow highlighting or underlining before answering questions Provide a shorter chunking option for students who need breaks Encourage confident readers to justify answers with a quoted detail For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 6 - Family Presentable PDF
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Children’s Literature, Literature, Vocabulary, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Writing Prompts, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 6 Snapshot Genre: Fiction (short story + comprehension practice) Subject: Reading (Literature) Primary Topic: Family support and problem-solving at home Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): M What This Teaches Best How a character responds when plans change (Molly can’t attend a party because she has a fever). How family members show support through actions (her parents and brother set up games in her room). Sequencing key events across a short narrative with dialogue and action. Understanding setting details and objects that matter to the plot (thermometer, balloons, soda cans, sock ball). Learning Goals Students will identify the problem and explain why it happens in the story. Students will describe how Molly’s family helps her and cite details from the text. Students will retell the story in order, including beginning, middle, and end events. Students will answer questions about key details (who, what, where, why) using the text. Students will use context clues to explain the meaning of unfamiliar words from the story. Passages Include 1.Molly's Home Carnival: It looks like Molly will miss the carnival. Until... 2.Big Bro's Big Idea: Noah's big brother does his best to cheer him up. 3.Denny's Car Wash: Denny wants a new game, but does he get the money for it? 4.Tessa's Grandma: Emma misses her grandma, but Tessa has a great idea. 5.Tom's Canadian Mom: The most important person from Canada is...Tom's mom! 6.Big Brother Woes: Big Brother gets to do whatever he wants. It's just not fair! 7.Tell Us a Story, Grandpa: Grandpa's tales are true family treasures. 8.My Weekend: Read about the author's fun weekend in this interesting story. 9.All in the Picture: Learn how the author has changed in the last 22 years. 10.California 'Coaster: Find out how this author spends his summer vacation. Additional File: Big Bro's Big Idea: Cork Boat Instructions PRESENTABLE PDF VERSION Run it like a slide show straight from a PDF, with no PowerPoint or extra software needed, just open, project, and teach. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Science Reading Passages on Human Body Systems (Google Drive)
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Biology, Common Core, Reading Comprehension, Reading, ELA, ESL, Language Development, Grade 5, 6, 7, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities
Reading Passages on Human Body Systems for Life Science (Biology) Human Body Systems: Reading Passages Life Science - Stimulate renewed enthusiasm and curiosity in the realm of science with these vibrant science reading comprehension lessons. Bursting with vivid colors and engaging topics, these resources are designed to captivate and motivate your students, urging them to delve deeper into their scientific explorations. And the best part? As an educator, you can be at ease and confident in the effectiveness of these lessons, knowing that a significant portion of the groundwork and preparation has been meticulously taken care of for you, making the teaching process smoother and more enjoyable. What's inside? Part 2 - Human Body Systems Reading Passage 1: Skeletal & Muscular Systems Reading Passage 2: Circulatory & Respiratory Systems Reading Passage 3: Nervous System Reading Passage 4: Digestive System Reading Passage 5: Reproductive System Product Info: 35 PAGES (Docs Version: US English with Answers) 5 FORMS (Self-Grading) 196 Slides Teaching Duration: 2 Weeks 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 .
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Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 (PPT)
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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. Passages Include 1.Cooking Camp: Jason tries to make enough money to go to cookery camp. 2.Graduation: Matt helps prepare for his brother's graduation party. 3.No Internet- Sam and Klara discuss life in the past with their gran. 4.School Musical: Maiya and her concerns about the school musical. 5.My Key: Jon has the house to himself for once. Does he enjoy it though? 6.Creepy Well: Jo and some kids from school at a creepy well. 7.Bug Trip: The twins are driving Dad crazy with their science project. 8.Solo Flight: Sid gets his first solo flight in bizarre circumstances. 9.Summer at Gran's: Andrea trying to make the best of her time at Gran's. 10.Wild Wild West: Alec on the ranch with his dad. 11.Danger Mountain: Nath tries a dangerous ride down the mountain. 12.Math Queen: Rhonda doing her best at the Math competition. PPT Version This is the PPT editable and fillable (when not in presentation mode) 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.
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Reading Comprehension Passage: South America (SAMPLE Word)
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This is a ONE PASSAGE SAMPLE. The following is the description of the FULL resource and the downloading links: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions: Our Planet: Natural Extremes and Human Impact (Word) This resource introduces a collection of Social Studies reading comprehension passages with questions about Our Planet: Natural Extremes and Human Impact. The passages are 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! What Is Included in this Collection? There are three informational passages (with full answer keys): Remaking Plastic: Turning Waste into Useful Materials Underwater Noise Pollution South America: A Continent of Natural Extremes For Each Passage, students will have multiple tasks to complete as follow: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting 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 Available Formats for this Resource PDF Fillable PDF Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE For more Social Studies Reading Passages, check the following Links: Ancient Civilizations PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Early Empires and Trade Networks PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs The Founding of the United States PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Language, Culture, and Meaning PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Psychology and Society PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Global Festivals and Traditions PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Extreme Environments and People PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Food, Culture, and Preservation PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Global Food Customs PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Media, Communication, and Popular Culture PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Human Impact on the Environment PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Civic Action and Social Change PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Fashion, Society, and Power PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs People, Places, and Unusual Histories PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details Length: 15 pages total 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 Set Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen 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.
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Life Science Reading Comprehension Passage: Protists and Fungi (Word)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Biology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions: Protists and Fungi (Word) This very engaging science reading passage is about protists and fungi , two groups of small but highly important organisms that affect ecosystems in major ways. It explains how protists can live in water, soil, or hosts; how some protists, such as algae, make food through photosynthesis and support aquatic food chains; and how others, such as Plasmodium , can cause disease. It also explains how fungi absorb nutrients, break down dead material, recycle nutrients, form helpful partnerships with plant roots, and contribute to foods and medicines such as bread and penicillin. This passage is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy by strengthening reading comprehension while sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. It blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content, helping students build background knowledge, understand key concepts, use evidence from the text, and explain scientific ideas clearly. This resource supports science classroom practice while also reinforcing important literacy skills such as main idea, vocabulary, comprehension, and summarizing. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks for The Passage: 10 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, science concepts, comparison, and real-world applications 10 True/False statements to check understanding and address common misconceptions 5 text-based short-answer questions that require students to explain important ideas from the passage 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense the central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Fillable PDF Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Product Details Length: 7 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: Reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense-making by helping students read scientific explanations, connect evidence to key concepts, interpret real-world examples, and explain cause-and-effect relationships in science. Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Other Science Reading Collections and Topics You May Find in the Store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science 15. Electromagnetism 16. Acids and Bases 17. Gas Laws 18. Biotechnology 19. Periodic Trends 20. Protists and Fungi 21. Microevolution 22. Blood 23. Chemical Bonding 24. Magnets 25. Muscles 26. Nuclear Chemistry 27. Electromagnetic Devices 28. Epigenetics 29. The Law of Conservation of Mass 30. Atomic Models 31. Isotopes and Ions 32. Light 33. Human-Environment Interaction 34. Theory of Evolution 35. Photosynthesis 36. Origins of Life and Early Earth 37. Gene Expression and Regulation 38. Thermochemistry 39. Allergies 40. Coevolution 41. Birth to Adulthood 42. Cells 43. Entropy and Free Energy 44. The Human Brain 45. Mixtures and Solutions 46. Invertebrates 47. Zoo Animals 48. Biochemistry 49. Animal Behavior 50. Population Ecology ...and many more engaging science reading passages that cover intriguing and important topics designed to spark curiosity and support student learning. Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen 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.
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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 1 Sample: Elephant Seals (Docs)
ELA, Reading, Common Core, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 1 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 3.Elephant Seals: Fact: Elephant Seals spend 2 months a year on the beach! Google Docs Version This is the 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