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Enrich your students' language abilities with vocabulary activities that make learning new words engaging. This collection offers resources such as word maps, context clue exercises, and synonym activities. By integrating these vocabulary activities into your teaching, you can help students express themselves more effectively and comprehend texts with greater depth.
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ORDER THE LETTERS | 11 FREE WORKSHEETS
Vocabulary, Language Development, ELA, Spelling, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Grammar, Early Learning, Elementary, Homeschool Resources, Pre-K, Not Grade Specific, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Activities, Games
ORDER THE LETTERS | 11 FREE WORKSHEETS SUMMARY OF THIS PRODUCT: What is the name of the document?: ORDER THE LETTERS How many pages does it include?: 11 In what format is it available (PDF, Word, PPT)?: PDF Is it in color or black and white?: COLOR TAGS: VOCABULARY,FREE,FREE RESOURCES,GRAMMAR. MAIN DESCRIPTION OF THIS PRODUCT: What is the name of your product and what makes it special? This beautiful product is called “ ORDER THE LETTERS”, and it is very special because it was carefully designed or compiled. With this educational resource, we want students to learn with enthusiasm and fun, because we believe learning is fun. How many pages are included in this resource? This fabulous document contains the following number of pages: 11 What size is it designed in (A4, letter, etc.)? This resource is designed in A4 format and compiled as a PDF. This makes downloading and printing simple and convenient, and PDFs are also easy to store and carry anywhere. PDF A4 SECONDARY AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION OF THIS RESOURCE: For what ages, levels, or grades is it designed? My specialty is creating educational resources for children, especially for preschool (ages 3–5) and primary (ages 6–12). Sometimes, I also create Spanish resources for learners of all ages. What subject, skill, or topic does it cover? This resource is designed to cover essential learning areas for children, generally literacy and math. What learning objectives does it achieve? This document fulfills a playful objective—it’s meant to be attractive and engaging for children. At the same time, it ensures that students learn or reinforce their knowledge.
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Kindness Crosswords (PDF)
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Crossword Series This crossword series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of crosswords is built around a clear vocabulary theme, allowing students to strengthen their word recognition, build subject-based knowledge, and reinforce early literacy and thinking skills. Each topic includes six crossword sets , and each set features the following consistent structure: 1. 8 vocabulary clues 2. Crossword puzzle 3. Answer key 4. 1 Did You Know fact related to the set These crosswords are designed to be student-friendly, classroom-ready, and easily integrated into thematic units, seasonal learning, morning work, or independent literacy stations. Kindness Crosswords Word List 1. Kind Words Please, Thank, Hello, Sorry, Nice, Smile, Help, Share 2. Helping Others Help, Share, Carry, Give, Fix, Ask, Listen, Care 3. Being a Good Friend Friend, Play, Talk, Laugh, Help, Hug, Share, Kind 4. Showing Respect Listen, Quiet, Wait, Polite, Honest, Fair, Safe, Friendly 5. Kindness at School Teacher, Share, Wait, Help, Quiet, Fair, Write, Learn 6. Kindness at Home Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Care, Share, Talk, Meal, Love PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use This Crossword These crosswords are ideal for whole-class work, small groups, literacy centers, or take-home activities. Use one set per day, or spread them across a week or month depending on your curriculum needs. Each clue has been crafted to align with the reading level of grades 2–5, with support for both decoding and meaning. The Did You Know? facts offer additional extension opportunities for writing, drawing, or display work. Whether you're reinforcing vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or adding variety to your literacy block, these crosswords provide a fun, flexible, and focused way to boost early literacy in an engaging format. More Kindness Themed Products Nothing yet but follow the store for the lastest on new products. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE AdditionAddition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Crosswords PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Crosswords in Depth Structure Each crossword clue is written in simplified language to suit early readers, and follows a strict number-and-clue format (e.g., 1.A shape with four sides ). Students complete each puzzle using the themed vocabulary provided, helping to build both content knowledge and spelling confidence. Each completed set includes: A questions section with clearly formatted clues An answers section to support teacher checking or independent correction A Did You Know? fact tied to the topic (one per set) to add curiosity and cross-curricular value Themes Included The crosswords cover a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate themes such as: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Winter, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) Everyday Topics (e.g., School, Colors, Animals, Weather) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Graduation, Kindness) Each theme is carefully selected to reflect the experiences and interests of young learners, while reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Science Reading Comprehension on Motion and Energy (Google Drive)
ELA, Reading, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Resources for Teachers, Physics, Science, Grade 5, 6, 7, Presentations, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Tests, Assessments, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension on Motion and Energy for Physical Science Motion and Energy: Reading Passages Physical Science Optimized for Grades 5-6, this science reading bundle offers a streamlined approach to assigning, evaluating, and reviewing reading assignments. Complete with detailed answer keys, abundant illustrations to clarify complex subjects, and engaging topics, it provides a comprehensive yet enjoyable learning experience. Don't miss out on this science reading comprehension toolkit – explore its potential in your classroom today! What's inside this Google Drive product? Part 2 - Motion & Energy Reading Passage 1: Kinetic & Potential Energy Reading Passage 2: Force & Motion Reading Passage 3: Simple Machines Reading Passage 4: Simple Machines 2 Reading Passage 5: Thermal Energy Reading Passage 6: Sound & Light Energy Product Info: 37 PAGES (Docs Version: US English with Answers) 6 FORMS (Self-Grading) 258 Slides (With fillable boxes included) 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 Nonfiction Set 1 (PPT)
ELA, Reading, Writing, Common Core, Spelling, Language Development, Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Activities
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. 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. PPT Version This is the PPT fillable (when not in presentation mode) and editable 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 More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Short U: Letters Phonics Games and Activities - Hidden Pictures 1
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Short U: Hidden Pictures 1 Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game Click on the colored bar on the right side and the squares will begin to disappear. Clicking this bar again will reveal the whole picture and the word. Press the arrow to move onto the next slide. About the Game A simple yet effective way to practice saying key long I vocabulary. There is a variety of ways to get all students involved either in a team format, one-by-one or just a classroom free-for-all! There is real focus on each word as students wait patiently for more squares to disappear. Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, bun. Picture style: Photos Includes sound effects for added entertainment Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Writing, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 3 Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable articles and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passages Include 1.Lions: Read about the second largest wild cat in this article. 2.Tiger Time: Tigers are such solitary creatures. Find out more in this lesson. 3.All About Horses: How is the author preparing to become a vet when she gets older? 4.All About Beavers: Here's all you need to know about 'nature's engineers'. 5.The Canadian Lynx: Canadian Lynxes look unique, and truly are amazing animals. 6.All About Cheetahs: The cheetah is the earth's fastest mammal. It can run as fast as 70 miles an hour! PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. Browse the Complete Cored Catalog — 2,000+ Resources Included Reading Passages Each reading passage has been written specifically for students in Grades 4–5, using vocabulary and language that match their age and ability level. The collection covers a wide range of engaging topics, supported by colorful visuals that help bring the content to life. Every lesson is designed to build knowledge while keeping students interested and motivated to read. These resources are also designed with flexibility in mind. Unlike traditional textbooks that can quickly become outdated, lessons can be updated over time to reflect changes in technology, discoveries, and the world around us. Mixed Questions Every lesson includes a variety of questions that help students think more deeply about what they have read. The question section combines reading comprehension, vocabulary, and math skills, while also regularly reinforcing important reading strategies such as cause and effect, summarizing, compare and contrast, and drawing conclusions. Most lessons include a mix of multiple-choice and written-response questions, giving students opportunities to explain their thinking as well as select answers. Complete answer keys and sample responses are provided at the end of each lesson for quick and easy reference. Spelling & Vocabulary Each passage introduces students to useful words and phrases appropriate for Grades 4–5. To help build confidence and word knowledge, every lesson includes a spelling or vocabulary activity. Rather than repeating the same task throughout the collection, activities vary from lesson to lesson to keep practice fresh and engaging. Activities may include spelling challenges, sentence matching, decoding activities, mixed-up text exercises, and other vocabulary-building tasks connected directly to the reading. Writing Prompts Each lesson includes a writing activity that extends the ideas, themes, or topics explored in the passage. Students are encouraged to write in a variety of formats, with prompts providing helpful guidance and ideas to get them started. Writing tasks vary throughout the collection and may include creative writing, research activities, personal responses, poetry, opinion writing, and other engaging assignments. Full Answer Keys Complete answer keys and sample responses are included with every lesson, making planning and marking quicker and easier. Reading comprehension answers include evidence and support from the text, while math-based questions show the relevant working where appropriate. The answer keys are designed primarily for teachers but can also be shared with students when needed. Just for Fun Each lesson finishes with an optional extension activity called Just for Fun . These bonus activities provide an enjoyable way to extend learning beyond the main lesson and often encourage creativity, discussion, or independent thinking. They are completely optional, giving you the flexibility to use the activities that best suit your students and classroom needs. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Language Vocabulary Flashcards ESL 14
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, ESL, Speech Therapy, Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Centers, Activities, Classroom Decor, Word Walls
Boost your English Vocabulary Language skills with these fun and interactive flashcards resource series ! They' re perfect for kids and adults, whether you' re a native English speaker or learning English as a Foreign / Second Language . These cards are designed to help you build everyday vocabulary and communication skills, with pictures and words that match real- life contexts . You can use them in a class setting, one-on-one with a tutor, or even at home, whether for fun or educational purposes . The cards cover all sorts of modern topics, like animals, clothes, hobbies, food, and many many more . They' re super versatile and can be used in many subjects, from science to language arts . With this resource, you can create your personal " go-to " folder, for all ages and subjects . Here' s what you instantly get with this download : A4- sized cards with pictures and words and one set with just pictures . Smaller cards with pictures and words and one set with just pictures ( 6 on a page ) . Smaller cards with just words ( 6 on a page, no pictures ) . These cards are perfect for : English language learners . Students with learning difficulties . Occupational therapists . Speech and Language therapists / pathologists . Classroom teachers ( in mainstream or special education ) . So, get ready to have fun and improve your language vocabulary skills ! 4 7 PDF pages with greek vocabulary flash cards, in two size versions, with and without words . Print and laminate for better application . Use on your screens to save on ink and paper ! For more P D F materials and educational and therapy resources on language, special education, numeracy, basic math and pictorial / manipulative approach to learning, you can click WORDS ASIDE
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Tags Oral Communication, Social Skills, Pragmatics, Speech, Occupational Therapy, SEN, Centers, Mini Books, Esl, Words Aside
Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds (Docs)
ELA, Reading, Common Core, Reading Comprehension, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 1 Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable articles and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passages Include 1.No Fly Zone: An article on birds that cannot fly. 2.Ostrich: Ostrich eggs are big enough to be used as make shift cups! 3.Chickadees: A small, but interesting bird, common to Canada and Northern U.S.A 4.The Owl: What do you know about this mysterious creature? 5.Turkeys: A popular food at Thanksgiving and Christmas. How do Turkeys live? 6.Oil Spill: How did the Deepwater Horizon oil spill effect local birds? Docs Version This is the Docs editable and fillable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. Browse the Complete Cored Catalog — 2,000+ Resources Included Reading Passages Each reading passage has been written specifically for students in Grades 4–5, using vocabulary and language that match their age and ability level. The collection covers a wide range of engaging topics, supported by colorful visuals that help bring the content to life. Every lesson is designed to build knowledge while keeping students interested and motivated to read. These resources are also designed with flexibility in mind. Unlike traditional textbooks that can quickly become outdated, lessons can be updated over time to reflect changes in technology, discoveries, and the world around us. Mixed Questions Every lesson includes a variety of questions that help students think more deeply about what they have read. The question section combines reading comprehension, vocabulary, and math skills, while also regularly reinforcing important reading strategies such as cause and effect, summarizing, compare and contrast, and drawing conclusions. Most lessons include a mix of multiple-choice and written-response questions, giving students opportunities to explain their thinking as well as select answers. Complete answer keys and sample responses are provided at the end of each lesson for quick and easy reference. Spelling & Vocabulary Each passage introduces students to useful words and phrases appropriate for Grades 4–5. To help build confidence and word knowledge, every lesson includes a spelling or vocabulary activity. Rather than repeating the same task throughout the collection, activities vary from lesson to lesson to keep practice fresh and engaging. Activities may include spelling challenges, sentence matching, decoding activities, mixed-up text exercises, and other vocabulary-building tasks connected directly to the reading. Writing Prompts Each lesson includes a writing activity that extends the ideas, themes, or topics explored in the passage. Students are encouraged to write in a variety of formats, with prompts providing helpful guidance and ideas to get them started. Writing tasks vary throughout the collection and may include creative writing, research activities, personal responses, poetry, opinion writing, and other engaging assignments. Full Answer Keys Complete answer keys and sample responses are included with every lesson, making planning and marking quicker and easier. Reading comprehension answers include evidence and support from the text, while math-based questions show the relevant working where appropriate. The answer keys are designed primarily for teachers but can also be shared with students when needed. Just for Fun Each lesson finishes with an optional extension activity called Just for Fun . These bonus activities provide an enjoyable way to extend learning beyond the main lesson and often encourage creativity, discussion, or independent thinking. They are completely optional, giving you the flexibility to use the activities that best suit your students and classroom needs. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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The World of Dolphins: Guided Reading Level Q with Lesson Plan
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Language Development, Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Pre-Reading, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This The World of Dolphins (level q) 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 World of Dolphins Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Life Science Primary Topic: Dolphin traits, behavior, and survival Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): Q What This Book Teaches Best Explains dolphins as marine mammals (warm-blooded, nurse young with milk) and notes they are related to whales. Teaches how dolphins breathe : they cannot breathe underwater, must surface for oxygen, and use a blowhole to exhale and inhale quickly. Highlights dolphin social life in pods , including working together for food, protection from predators, and saving energy by swimming as a team. Describes dolphin communication and sensing , including clicks/squeaks/whistles, a unique “signature whistle,” and echolocation to find objects in dark or murky water. Connects dolphin survival to human impact , naming pollution, habitat loss, and accidental capture in fishing nets as threats. Learning Goals Students will explain why dolphins must come to the ocean’s surface to breathe and how a blowhole helps them do it. Students will describe how dolphins live in pods and list ways pod members help each other find food and stay safe. Students will explain how echolocation works in the text and what information dolphins learn from returning echoes. Students will identify what dolphins eat in the book and describe one hunting strategy pods use with schools of fish. Students will describe how mother dolphins care for calves and what the mother teaches the calf over time. Students will name threats to dolphins mentioned in the text and explain why protecting the ocean matters for their survival. Key Vocabulary From the Text blowhole — opening on top of a dolphin’s head for breathing. echolocation — finding things using sounds and listening for echoes. carnivores — animals that eat other animals for food. crustaceans — sea animals with hard shells, like crabs and shrimp. breaching — jumping up out of the water. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What do you think dolphins need in order to survive in the ocean? Comprehension questions: Why does the text say dolphins have to come to the surface of the ocean? Comprehension questions: How does the text explain that echolocation helps dolphins in dark or murky water? Comprehension questions: What does the text say dolphins do in pods that helps them find food or stay safe? 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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Science Mazes - Set 2 (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Science, Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Science Set 2 Word List 1. Energy and Electricity Energy, Electricity, Battery, Circuit, Switch, Solar, Light, Heat 2. Rocks and Minerals Rock, Mineral, Fossil, Sand, Crystal, Diamond, Lava, Soil 3. Life Cycles Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult, Seed, Sprout, Grow, Change 4. The Water Cycle Water, Evaporate, Condense, Cloud, Rain, Puddle, River, Ocean 5. Scientific Inquiry and Tools Observe, Hypothesis, Experiment, Measure, Balance, Ruler, Data, Graph 6. Natural Disasters Earthquake, Tsunami, Hurricane, Tornado, Flood, Drought, Lightning, Volcano PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Science Themed Products Science Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 3) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Science Mazes (Set 1) PDF Science Mazes (Set 3) PDF FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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UK/Aus Spelling Homophones Practice Questions - Year 4-5 (PPT)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Presentations, Activities
THIS IS THE UK/AUS ENGLISH SPELLING VERSION. CHECK THE CATALOG FOR THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN ENGLISH VERSION. Homophones Vocabulary Practice MCQS ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to explore the grammar skills that make our language vibrant and expressive. These lessons are crafted to help students identify, comprehend, and effectively apply language arts skills in both writing and speech. This UK/Aus English version is especially useful for schools, teachers, and families working with British-based spelling and language conventions. It is a helpful option for classrooms using UK curriculum expectations, international programmes influenced by British English, or any setting where learners need to practise the correct capitalisation and punctuation forms for that version of English. PPT Version This is the PPT editable and interactive version. There is a fillable answer sheet at the end. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE ELA Review Questions Overview Each review test includes three answer choices for every question, which helps keep things simple and manageable for students. The layout is clear and easy to follow, so students can focus on the questions instead of figuring out what to do. A few pictures are included on each test to make the pages feel a little more inviting and less overwhelming. A review sheet is also included, giving students a chance to go back over many of the main skills covered in the resource. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic comes with an introduction or example sheet to look at before students begin. This gives students a clear starting point and helps them feel more prepared. It also lets them see what to expect before moving into the main work. For many students, it is a helpful way to quickly refresh the key ideas before they start practicing on their own. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys are included to make marking and checking work faster and easier. Sample responses are also provided where needed, especially for open-ended tasks. This can be a real time-saver on busy days and makes the resource more practical to use. Everything is there to help make planning, teaching, and checking student work feel a little more straightforward. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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ALPHABET CRAFTS | 26 FREE PAGES
Vocabulary, Language Development, ELA, Spelling, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Grammar, Elementary, Early Learning, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Pre-K, Crafts, Activities
ALPHABET CRAFTS | 26 FREE PAGES INFORMATION OF THE AUTHOR: At EDITORIAL ARENAS EDUCATIVAS, we work every day to create educational materials that turn learning into a fun game. Our mission is for every child to enjoy the process of learning. Visit my educational store and discover all the resources we have ready for you. MAIN INFORMATION OF THIS RESOURCE: What is the name of the product? Hello! Thank you so much for being interested in this beautiful and fabulous product that you can use with your children, both at school and at home. The name of this fabulous product is: 26 CRAFTS OF THE ALPHABET How many pages does it include? This educational document, carefully created and in some cases compiled, has the following number of pages: 26 What format is it in (A4, letter, digital, printable)? This educational resource is designed in A4 format and PDF, so you will have no difficulties printing it and it will also stay well-protected. PDF A4 TAGS: ALPHABET,ABECEDARY, ABC, POSTERS,CRAFT. SECONDARY AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What learning area does it focus on? This and all my resources focus on children’s essential learning, such as math and literacy. Occasionally, I also create resources for Spanish. What will students learn or practice with it? With this educational resource, children will be able to practice basic skills in math and literacy. Teachers can also adapt it to other learning areas, since learning is multidisciplinary. Who will benefit the most from this resource (teachers, families, students, therapists)? I strongly believe education involves many people—teachers, parents, and even therapists. That’s why this resource is open to anyone involved in the learning process. SUMMARY OF THIS PRODUCT: · What is its name?: ALPHABET CRAFTS · How many pages does it have?: 26 · What format is it in (PDF, Word, PPT)?: PDF · Is it colorful, black & white, or both?: COLOR
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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature (PPT)
ELA, Reading, Writing, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Grade 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Activities, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 4 Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable articles and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passages Include 1.Best Season: Is winter the best season? What activities do we do? Read more in this article. 2.Changing Leaves: This article explains how and why leaves change in fall. 3.Pesky Weeds: Love them or hate them, dandelions are more useful that you think. 4.All About Hurricanes: Here's all you need to know about hurricanes. 5.Earth Day: What can we do to help our world on a daily basis? 6.Caspian Sea: What? Where? How? Why? Learn about the history of the Caspian Sea in his lesson. 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 4/5 Links Fiction Set 1 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Insects Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five comprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Two or three of the questions will be MCQs and other questions will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 4-5 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Activities include: spelling games, sentence match-ups, mixed-up text and decoding words from the lesson. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Just for Fun Each lesson will have a bonus extension exercise. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. You can find these at the end of each lesson, titled Just for Fun. Just for Funs are optional. Some you may like, some you may not. Either way, they are there to do with as you wish. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Life Skills Maze: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Life Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE MAZE DOWNLOAD FULL SIX MAZE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Life Skills Word List 1. Being Responsible Chores, Listen, Help, Clean, Safe, Work, Try, Plan 2. Daily Routines Wake, Dress, Eat, Brush, Pack, Wash, Sleep, Rest 3. Social Skills Share, Wait, Ask, Say, Kind, Polite, Friend, Smile 4. Problem Solving Think, Fix, Try, Ask, Choice, Learn, Plan, Strong 5. Money and Shopping Money, Save, Spend, Shop, Price, Coin, Bill, Earn 6. Safety Skills Stop, Look, Listen, Helmet, Seatbelt, Cross, Hot, Help PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Life Skills Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Life Skills, Daily Routines, Social Skills, Problem Solving, Safety Skills, Life Skills Mazes, Maze, Mazes
Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals (Slides)
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Common Core, ESL, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Writing, Grade 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 5 Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable articles and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passages Include 1.Stingray: Close relatives to sharks, read more about this fascinating animal in this article. 2.That's Electric: How much electricity can an electric eel produce? Find outhere. 3.Whale Shark: The largest fish in the sea. Yes, the largest!! 4.Scared of Sharks: The all you need to know shark passage. If you're not too scared to read it! 5.Under the Sea: Porpoise or dolphin? What's the difference? 6.All About Jellyfish: More people are killed by jellyfish stings every year than from great white shark attacks. Slides Version This is the Slides 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 4/5 Links Fiction Set 1 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Insects Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five comprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Two or three of the questions will be MCQs and other questions will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 4-5 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Activities include: spelling games, sentence match-ups, mixed-up text and decoding words from the lesson. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Just for Fun Each lesson will have a bonus extension exercise. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. You can find these at the end of each lesson, titled Just for Fun. Just for Funs are optional. Some you may like, some you may not. Either way, they are there to do with as you wish. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages
History Crosswords - Set 3 (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, History, History: USA, History: World, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Crosswords Puzzles, Centers, Activities
Crossword Series (Themed) This crossword series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of crosswords is built around a clear vocabulary theme, allowing students to strengthen their word recognition, build subject-based knowledge, and reinforce early literacy and thinking skills. Each topic includes six crossword sets , and each set features the following consistent structure: 1. 8 vocabulary clues 2. Crossword puzzle 3. Answer key 4. 1 Did You Know fact related to the set These crosswords are designed to be student-friendly, classroom-ready, and easily integrated into thematic units, seasonal learning, morning work, or independent literacy stations. History Crosswords Set 3 Word List 1. Early Human Societies Hunter, Gatherer, Cave, Fire, Stone, Spear, Tribe, Tool 2. The American Civil Rights Movement Equal, Rights, March, Law, Vote, Speech, Justice, Brave 3. The Industrial Revolution (Review from First Set) Factory, Machine, Steam, Train, Inventor, Electricity, Labor, City 4. Famous Women in History Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, Sacagawea, Clara Barton, Malala Yousafzai 5. U.S. Presidents (Second Version, First Version Available in Set 2) George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, Thomas Jefferson, Dwight D. Eisenhower 6. World Landmarks and Wonders Pyramids, Great Wall, Colosseum, Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Mount Everest, Amazon River, Grand Canyon PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use This Crossword These crosswords are ideal for whole-class work, small groups, literacy centers, or take-home activities. Use one set per day, or spread them across a week or month depending on your curriculum needs. Each clue has been crafted to align with the reading level of grades 2–5, with support for both decoding and meaning. The Did You Know? facts offer additional extension opportunities for writing, drawing, or display work. Whether you're reinforcing vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or adding variety to your literacy block, these crosswords provide a fun, flexible, and focused way to boost early literacy in an engaging format. More History Themed Products History Crosswords (Set 1) PDF History Crosswords (Set 2) PDF FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Crosswords PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Crosswords in Depth Structure Each crossword clue is written in simplified language to suit early readers, and follows a strict number-and-clue format (e.g., 1.A shape with four sides ). Students complete each puzzle using the themed vocabulary provided, helping to build both content knowledge and spelling confidence. Each completed set includes: A questions section with clearly formatted clues An answers section to support teacher checking or independent correction A Did You Know? fact tied to the topic (one per set) to add curiosity and cross-curricular value Themes Included The crosswords cover a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate themes such as: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Winter, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) Everyday Topics (e.g., School, Colors, Animals, Weather) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Graduation, Kindness) Each theme is carefully selected to reflect the experiences and interests of young learners, while reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Short E: Letters Phonics Games and Activities - Hidden Pictures 1
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities
Short E: Hidden Pictures 1 Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game Click on the colored bar on the right side and the squares will begin to disappear. Clicking this bar again will reveal the whole picture and the word. Press the arrow to move onto the next slide. About the Game A simple yet effective way to practice saying key long I vocabulary. There is a variety of ways to get all students involved either in a team format, one-by-one or just a classroom free-for-all! There is real focus on each word as students wait patiently for more squares to disappear. 16 Slides. Practice Short E Words: leg, cent, jet, pen, egg, hen, vest, shell, ten, net, set, bend, pet, bell, sell Picture style: Photos Includes sound effects for added entertainment Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter E Games, Letter E Activities, Cvc Games
World Vegan Day Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade worksheet activity
Spelling, Language Development, ELA, Vocabulary, Health, P.E. & Health, Earth Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Games, Activities, Word Searches, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Make learning fun with a no-prep, printable vocabulary word search that builds vocabulary, reinforces literacy, and sparks curiosity! Students can explore the new vocabulary words while practicing spelling, scanning for letters, and identifying keywords. A word search can be a perfect and easy-to-use activity to liven up a lesson by combining learning with fun! It is an excellent way to reinforce concepts within a lesson and engage students' hands-on learning. Purpose: This activity allows students to learn new vocabulary words and contextualized vocabulary related to a topic ✏️, improve spelling, reading, and attention to detail 📚, increase awareness of concepts and knowledge about the world at large 🌍, and encourage curiosity and engagement about the topic 🐾. Word searches are a hands-on way to make learning memorable and fun for students - it engages them at all vocabulary levels! How to Do It: 1️⃣ Hand out the word search worksheet. 2️⃣ Introduce any important vocabulary or concepts that fit with the topic. 3️⃣ The students search for the words and circle or highlight each one. 4️⃣ Discuss the importance of the topic or the words that the student found. 5️⃣ Review the answers using the answer key that is included for each product ✅ Perfect For: Grades 2-5 🌟, independent practice, partner work, students who finish early, science or social studies centers, or for substitute plans 🤝 Way of Implementation: Great for independent practice early finishers, partner work, or substitute plans 🤝. Answer Keys: (these will be pencils under your three files: Given for simple checking and self-assessing. Fun Variations: Timed Challenge ⏳ - record how many words students can find in a set time. Partner Puzzle 🤝 - work together to find all of the words. Vocabulary Extension ✏️ - write sentences or a few short paragraphs using the words. Create-Your-Own Word Search 🧩 - have students make their own word search puzzles using the vocabulary. Standards Alignment: Supports CCSS/ELA vocabulary development, and can also connect to NGSS or other relevant standards, depending on the topic. File & Print Info: PDF includes both a color and black and white version, and is ink-friendly to make printing easy. Teacher Tip! Have students learn by being hands-on, engaged, and active while helping them build awareness, vocabulary, and literacy skills around any topic! 🌟
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History Crossword - Set 1: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, History, History: USA, History: World, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Crosswords Puzzles, Centers, Activities
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX CROSSWORD DOWNLOAD FULL SIX CROSSWORD DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Crossword Series (Themed) This crossword series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of crosswords is built around a clear vocabulary theme, allowing students to strengthen their word recognition, build subject-based knowledge, and reinforce early literacy and thinking skills. Each topic includes six crossword sets , and each set features the following consistent structure: 1. 8 vocabulary clues 2. Crossword puzzle 3. Answer key 4. 1 Did You Know fact related to the set These crosswords are designed to be student-friendly, classroom-ready, and easily integrated into thematic units, seasonal learning, morning work, or independent literacy stations. History Crosswords Set 1 Word List 1. Early Civilizations Pyramid, Pharaoh, Hieroglyph, Empire, Gladiator, Colosseum, Trade, River 2. The American Revolution Colony, Tax, Tea, Declaration, Freedom, Patriot, Battle, Victory 3. Famous Explorers Compass, Ship, Ocean, Discover, Map, Journey, Trade, Adventure 4. Native American Cultures Tribe, Hunt, Buffalo, Tipi, Corn, Drum, Canoe, Tradition 5. The Civil War Union, Confederacy, Abolish, Battlefield, Soldier, Flag, Lincoln, Peace 6. The Industrial Revolution Factory, Machine, Steam, Train, Inventor, Electricity, Labor, City PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use This Crossword These crosswords are ideal for whole-class work, small groups, literacy centers, or take-home activities. Use one set per day, or spread them across a week or month depending on your curriculum needs. Each clue has been crafted to align with the reading level of grades 2–5, with support for both decoding and meaning. The Did You Know? facts offer additional extension opportunities for writing, drawing, or display work. Whether you're reinforcing vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or adding variety to your literacy block, these crosswords provide a fun, flexible, and focused way to boost early literacy in an engaging format. More History Themed Products History Crosswords (Set 2) PDF History Crosswords (Set 3) PDF FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Crossword Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Crosswords PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Crosswords (Set 1) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 2) PDF Science Crosswords (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Crosswords in Depth Structure Each crossword clue is written in simplified language to suit early readers, and follows a strict number-and-clue format (e.g., 1.A shape with four sides ). Students complete each puzzle using the themed vocabulary provided, helping to build both content knowledge and spelling confidence. Each completed set includes: A questions section with clearly formatted clues An answers section to support teacher checking or independent correction A Did You Know? fact tied to the topic (one per set) to add curiosity and cross-curricular value Themes Included The crosswords cover a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate themes such as: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Winter, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) Everyday Topics (e.g., School, Colors, Animals, Weather) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Graduation, Kindness) Each theme is carefully selected to reflect the experiences and interests of young learners, while reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Homophones Sample - Vocabulary Grade 3-4 (PPT)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Presentations, Activities
Homophones Sample Lesson ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to explore the grammar skills that make our language vibrant and expressive. These lessons are crafted to help students identify, comprehend, and effectively apply language arts skills in both writing and speech. Accompanied by free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the previous one, offering a balanced mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn to recognize grammar within sentences, understand their function, and use them to enrich their own writing and speech. Homophones Overview: Homophones include: sent, scent, cent for, four, fore wear, where, were raise, rays, raze vane, vein, vain they're, their, there two, too, to, than, then, van PPT Version This is the PPT editable and interactive version. There is a fillable answer sheet at the end. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adverbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Conjunctions Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Present Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Past Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Future Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Context Clues Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Defining Words Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Fill the Blanks Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Homophones Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Synonyms Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Elementary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Tests, Test Prep, Assessment, Grade 3, Grade 4, Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 1 (PPT)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Grade 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 1 Overview Six 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.Champion: Martyn and a field day competition. 2.Basketball: Evie shows her newfound basketball skills. 3.The Coaster: Angelica is afraid of the new roller coaster. 4.Sister Sister: Dora and Kathie can't stop arguing with each other. 5.New Surroundings: Lisa is upset about the move to a new city. 6.In the Pool: The story behind a 13 year love of swimming. 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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Princess Penelope's Parrot Interactive Read-Aloud Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Princess Penelope's Parrot by Helen Lester. With 32 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 illustrations, identify story elements, determine the theme, analyze characters, 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. Recalling events in Chronological Order: Students describe and illustrate four major events in the story in chronological order. 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 Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. Character Traits: Students choose the most important character traits that describe each of the characters and give one to two examples from the story that support the traits they chose. Character Inside & Out (Princess Penelope): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. Character Inside & Out (the Parrot): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. Character Feelings (Princess Penelope): Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. Character Feelings (the Parrot): Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. Character Development (Princess Penelope): Students select character traits that best describe the character at different times throughout the story and give examples from the book to support the traits they chose. Character Development (the parrot): Students select character traits that best describe the character at different times throughout the story and give examples from the book to support the traits they chose. Character Change (the Parrot): 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 Response: Students will describe how the characters reacted to the important events in the story. Character Perspective: Students will use the illustrations below and what they remember from the story to answer the questions about character viewpoints. Character Diary Entry: Students write a diary entry from the point of view of the parrot, Princess Penelope, or Prince Percival, expressing their ideas and feelings about an event in the story, and draw a detailed picture to go with their writing. Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story & explain why it's important. Setting the Scene: Students identify three different settings in the story and explain how they know the setting changed. 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. Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. 3-2-1: Students will describe three ways in which Princess Penelope’s actions show that she’s a spoiled brat, identify the two most likely reasons that the parrot wanted to embarrass Princess Penelope in front of the Prince, and come up with one word that best describes Princess Penelope and explain why. Before & After: Students will describe and illustrate the parrot’s life before he escaped with Prince Percival and his life after. Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. Thinking Beyond the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. Sorry, Not Sorry: Students state their opinion on whether Princess Penelope is rude or just very confident. Then, based on their opinion, students will write an apology note or an explanation defending Princess Penelope’s behavior. Book Review: Students will rate and review the book. Compare & Contrast: Students will compare the books Princess Penelope’s Parrot and All For Me and None For All. Lucky Me List: Students make a list of the things they are lucky to have or grateful for. Their list can include clothes, food, pets, people, things, or anything else that they are grateful for in their lives. Crossword Puzzle: Students use the definitions and the word bank to fill in the crossword puzzle (ANSWER KEY included). This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included.
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Tags Fountas And Pinnell, Second Grade, Elementary Ela, Reading Comprehension, Character Traits, Interactive Read-aloud, Picture Book, Read-aloud Activities, Helen Lester, Princess Penelope's Parrot
Summer Maze: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Summer, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE MAZE DOWNLOAD FULL SIX MAZE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Maze Series Designed for grades 2–5, this series pairs scene-based mazes with light drawing tasks. Students first navigate the maze, then sketch a few target words from a simple word list. Pages rotate through varied styles and gradually increase in difficulty. An optional “color it in” step adds a creative finish, and select themes include quick, kid-friendly calculations. Student-friendly and classroom-ready, these pages are perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Not all word-list terms appear on the maze pages. For complete vocabulary coverage, use the companion word list linked in the resource. Summer Word List 1. Summer Weather Sun, Hot, Sunny, Warm, Breeze, Rain, Thunderstorm, Shade 2. Fun Summer Activities Swimming, Surfing, Sandcastle, Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Water slide, Barbecue 3. Summer Clothes T-shirt, Shorts, Sandals, Swimsuit, Sunglasses, Sunhat, Flip-flops, Tank top 4. Summer Treats Ice cream, Popsicle, Lemonade, Watermelon, Snow cone, Smoothie, Hot dog, Fruit salad 5. Summer Places Beach, Pool, Park, Lake, Picnic area, Playground, Forest, Water park 6. Summer Nature Firefly, Butterfly, Grasshopper, Seagull, Palm tree, Seashell, Crab, Starfish PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Summer Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Summer, Summer Weather, Summer Clothes, Summer Nature, Ela Mazes, Mazes, Maze, Summer Mazes
Fill in the Blanks Practice Questions - Vocabulary Grade 3-4 (Slides)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Activities, Presentations
Fill in the Blanks Vocabulary Practice MCQS ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to explore the grammar skills that make our language vibrant and expressive. These lessons are crafted to help students identify, comprehend, and effectively apply language arts skills in both writing and speech. Accompanied by free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the previous one, offering a balanced mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn to recognize grammar within sentences, understand their function, and use them to enrich their own writing and speech. Fill in the Blanks Overview: Includes: Adjectives in Sentences Nouns in Sentences Verbs in Sentences Frequently Mistaken Words Slides Version This is the Slides editable and interactive version. There is a fillable answer sheet at the end. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adverbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Conjunctions Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Present Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Past Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Future Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Context Clues Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Defining Words Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Fill the Blanks Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Homophones Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Synonyms Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Tests, Test Prep, Assessment, Grade 3, Grade 4, Vocabulary