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Encourage your students to express themselves with a variety of writing activities designed to enhance creativity and skill. This collection includes prompts, storytelling exercises, and collaborative writing projects. By incorporating these resources into your curriculum, you can help students develop their writing abilities and find joy in the process of creating written works.

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Commas Activity

Commas Activity
ELA, Grammar, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities

Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about languages. Commas Do you enjoy learning English? Which topic do you like the most Grammar, writing, reading, spelling, comprehension, vocabulary or phonics? Have you ever tried to learn any other language? If yes, tell us more about it? How many languages are spoken in the world? What do you think the most interesting one? Can you say Hello in Spanish, French or even Japanese? You can give it a try! Can you name the countries that speaks Portuguese? How many countries speaks Dutch? What is the less spoken language in the whole world? Would you like to learn a new language someday? If yes, which language will you choose? Commas Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about world languages. Commas This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Write three examples of comma usage. Add commas where needed. Format Available in a PDF format.

Author Educational Voice

Tags Commas, Commas Activity, Commas Facts, Commas Facts For Kids, English, English Facts, English Facts For Kids, Punctuation , Punctuation For Kids, Punctuation Facts

Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 1st 100, Sight Words Practice & Activities

Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 1st 100, Sight Words Practice & Activities
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

Sight Words Playdough Mat- Fry's 1st 100, Sight Words Practice & Activities A highly engaging and interactive educational tool crafted to enhance early reading and literacy development. This invaluable resource emphasizes on the indispensable first hundred Fry sight words which, when recognized by new readers, significantly enhances their reading fluency and comprehension. Playdough Mats: Dynamic Learning Tools Providing a vibrant approach to learning sight words, playdough mats aid in strengthening fine motor skills. Crafted with visually appealing design featuring clear and bold lettering, this tool can be of great value in various settings like classrooms or homes. Educators' Aid From a teacher's perspective, the Sight Words Playdough Mat acts as an essential addition to any reading or literacy curriculum . It can be seamlessly included in small group activities or independent workstations thereby boosting the overall learning experience. Homeschooling Resource Homeschooling parents too will find immense value in this resource as it provides an opportunity for enjoyable educational activities at home with their children. Besides reinforcing learning it also cultivates positive associations with reading and writing. Total Sight Words Covered: There are 100 sight words covered in this teaching resource ranging from commonly used nouns like 'people' or 'number', verbs likes 'will' or 'write', prepositions like 'from' or 'into', conjunctions like ‘and’ ‘or’. These are integral for language arts education right from preschool up until Grade 1. Pdf Sheets: Each PDF contains fifty US Letter Size pages that provide ample opportunities for repetitive practice making mastery over sight words acquisition easier. Subsubjects: This tool is equally useful for subsubjects like Handwriting, Reading, Writing. Overall The Sight Words Play Dough Mat is indeed a rewarding teaching aid constructively created considering its wide-spectrum usability catering to diverse environments; offering innovative practice methods centered around play dough manipulation; fostering skills such as word recognition whilst maintaining the fun element- making early literacy achievable yet engaging!

Author TeacherYouWant

Tags Sight Words, Playdough Mats, Literacy Development, Fine Motor Skills, Interactive Activities

Make Sentences With The Sentence Maker: Book 3 (4-7 years)

Make Sentences With The Sentence Maker: Book 3 (4-7 years)
ELA, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities

Make Sentences With The Sentence Maker: Book 3 (4-7 Years) helps young students practice building basic sentences. Educators can use this resource in small groups or as individual practice. Students will follow step-by-step instructions to cut out words and assemble them into grammatically correct sentences. As they complete each sentence, students sound out the words aloud to practice early reading skills. This hands-on activity allows children to actively build important early writing skills like basic sentence structure and sight word recognition. Sentence Maker Book 3 works well for differentiation in early elementary literacy centers or stations. Educators can adjust the difficulty by adding more complex words over time. This resource helps set students up for later writing success through interactive, hands-on sentence building practice.

Author Guinea Pig Education

Tags Sentence Building, Reading, 3 Letter Words, Phonics, Story

Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 4 Sample: My Love of Art (PPT)
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Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 4 Sample: My Love of Art (PPT)
ELA, Reading, Writing, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Children’s Literature, Literature, Grade 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Activities

Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 4 Sample Overview Fascinating reading comprehension passages, each with an array of activities included. Stories are written for the modern classroom and topics are designed to promote enthusiasm from each student. Each lesson contains a mixed questions section to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. For a more detailed overview, check the section under the links at the bottom of this description. Passage Included 6.My Love of Art: Read about the author's love of art class in this lesson. PPT Version This is the PPT editable and fillable (if not in presentation mode) version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 2/3 Links Fiction Set 1 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Food Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 6 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 7 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Technology Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Nutrition Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 2-3 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of fivecomprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Three of the questions will be MCQs and two will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 2-3 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Additional File One lesson will have an additional file. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.

Author Cored Education

Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages

Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 1 Sample: Ola the Rabbit (PDF)
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Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 1 Sample: Ola the Rabbit (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Children’s Literature, Literature, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests

Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 1 Sample Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable stories and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 7.Ola the Rabbit: Read about Darla's newest pet in this lesson. PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable 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

Black Out and Found Poetry Activity for High School Creative Writing

Black Out and Found Poetry Activity for High School Creative Writing
ELA, Writing, Not Grade Specific, Activities

Add some fun to your creative writing unit or provide enrichment options for excelling students with black-out and found poems. These classic poem types are more hands-on than traditional pen-on-paper writing, making them a great way to bust up boring classroom routines! Black-out and found poetry are highly flexible activities . These can be "filler" activities for half-days or can take days to finish. I usually give my students one day for each poem type plus a day to make sure both are finished. Then, I hang all of them up in the hallway for an easy, beautiful display of student work. The great thing about black-out and found poetry activities is that they can be "shrunk down" or "stretched out" to suit your time needs! Keep these on hand for weeks before breaks or during testing!

Author It's Lit Teaching

Tags Creative Writing, Poetry, Black Out, Found, Hands-on, Poetry Projects For High School Students, Poetry Activities High School, Poetry Project For Middle School Students, Poetry Lesson Plans For High School, Found Poetry Lesson

Kettles Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia

Kettles Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Writing, Strategies, Physics, Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes

This kettles reading comprehension contains the following: Visualize on the Cover (Teacher Read Aloud Script) Start your lesson by taking a few moments to visualize the topic and share thoughts or feelings about it. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Lesson Snapshot Title: Kettles Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Science (Physical Science: heat/boiling) / Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: How kettles boil water, convection, and safety Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): O What This Lesson Teaches Best What a kettle is and what it’s used for (a vessel for boiling water for foods/drinks like tea, cocoa, soup, or oatmeal). How stovetop and electric kettles heat water (burner heat vs. a heating element; some shut off automatically). Why boiling water “swirls” (convection: warmer, less dense water rises while cooler water sinks). Key science facts connected to boiling (about 212°F at sea level; lower boiling temperature on high mountains). Safe habits around hot water and steam (steam can sting, spilled hot water can scald, and careful pouring/spout direction helps). Learning Goals Students will identify the main purpose of a kettle using details from the passage. Students will describe how a stovetop kettle and an electric kettle heat water, based on the text. Students will explain convection in boiling water using the passage’s description of rising and sinking water. Students will state what the text says about boiling temperature at sea level and on high mountains. Students will list safety rules mentioned in the passage for handling steam and hot water. Key Vocabulary From the Text vessel — a container that holds something. cauldron — a large pot. convection — heat moving as warm water rises and cool sinks. dense — packed tightly; not light. scald — burn skin with very hot liquid. Cored Ed Encyclopedia Overview The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly series of lessons that you can pick up and use right away. These short readings fit into whatever time you have available. Each one includes a warm-up, a reading, and a set of questions, but it’s flexible — you can do just the reading, the full lesson, or skip the writing section if you need to. Each lesson focuses on a single topic so students don’t get lost. The writing is clear but never childish, making it perfect for grades two through five. Topics range from animals and science to history, inventions, and everyday things. No matter the level of the student, everyone should take away at least one new idea or fact from each lesson. The materials are easy to print, easy to explain, and require no setup. They work well for whole-class teaching, partner work, or independent study.

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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing Prompts, Physics, Kettles

Autumn Descriptive Writing Activities

Autumn Descriptive Writing Activities
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, Activities

Autumn is the perfect time to take in everything around you and do some creative writing. These 3 activities give your learners the perfect opportunity to do those things. Designed for writers in grade 3 and grade 4, these worksheets are aligned with ELA standards and provide a creative outlet for practicing writing skills. Learners will work on brainstorming topic appropriate adjectives, using several adjectives to write descriptive sentences, and using topic appropriate words to write a poem. Please note that worksheet 1 is available in color and black & white. The two worksheets are identical. When you purchase this product, you will receive: WORKSHEET 1: learners will brainstorm and write several adjectives describing 7 autumn-themed nouns (available in color and B&W) WORKSHEET 2: learners will use the completed chart from worksheet 1 to write 7 descriptive sentences WORKSHEET 3: learners will write a rough draft of a Cinquain poem with an autumn-theme WORKSHEET 4: learners will write the final draft of their Cinquain poem and decorate their paper with autumn-themed illustrations

Author Quail Trail Products

Tags Autumn, Descriptive, Writing, ELA, Fall, Autumn Writing, Fall Descriptive Words, Autumn Descriptive Words

ABC Roll and Trace

ABC Roll and Trace
ELA, Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities

A fun activity for students to practice letter writing. Worksheets include lower and upper case letters. The student rolls a die and traces that letter that corresponds to that column.

Author Cherry Workshop

Tags ABC , Alphabet, Tracing, Phonics, Abc Trace Printables, Roll And Write Letters

Letter A Spot and Dot

Letter A Spot and Dot
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Pre-Reading, Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities

Product Overview: Letter A Spot and Dot This innovative product offers a unique and engaging learning experience tailored to the needs of young learners in the early stages of their education. Ideal for educators in both public schools and homeschool settings, this essential resource presents a series of activities all centered around exploring the letter 'A'. Product Features: A comprehensive 22-page activity set complete with both color and black-and-white versions of worksheets, designed to entertain as well as educate younger students. A focus on key aspects such as identifying the capital 'A', lowercase 'a', as well as objects associated with this letter—including interpretative images such as airplanes, apples, acorns etc.—providing a broad learning perspective for children. Special Feature: An emphasis on helping children develop fine motor skills. For example, managing dot markers aids in mastering pressure application – making it fun while fostering development! The packet also aids in bilateral hand coordination improvement, motor planning skills enhancement amongst developing other essential life skills from an early age. No particular group is left out - be it toddlers showing enthusiasm towards letters or preschoolers aiming for pre-reading proficiency or even children on autism spectrum who seek interactive ways to learn. Excelling beyond mere visual perceptual skill building—this product actively promotes recognition of letters sounds and encourages object association starting from 'A'. Versatility & Application: Educators can utilise these resources in multiple educational contexts—be it whole group sessions or small study groups; even using them for constructive homework assignments that strengthens learning outside classrooms is possible! The easy adaptability allows activities like sitting at a desk or prone actions on floor while linking movements with learning. Usability & Format: The resource is available in a versatile PDF format—ensuring compatibility across multiple digital platforms. This makes it a must-consider teaching tool for early learners coming to grips with the basics of the English language and cognitive development. In conclusion, Letter A Spot and Dot encompasses several facets that enhance language arts supplements focusing on handwriting, spelling, reading practice from early learners up to pre-kindergarten levels. Simplified usage, affordable cost, and extensive applicability make it an indispensable asset in every educator's toolkit.

Author mnorganizingmom

Tags Fine Motor Skills, Letter Recognition, Object Association, Developmental Attributes, Versatile Learning

Iowa State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)

Iowa State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Geography, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities

Iowa State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal) This instructional resource presents an engaging and hands-on approach to enlightening students about the state of Iowa and its important symbols. The Iowa State Flipbook is an exceptional tool for teachers in public schools or homeschool settings. It focuses on five cardinal state elements: The Capital city The official Bird species The unique State Flower Its Flag and recognized Animal. This aligns perfectly to a unit study on U.S. states where Iowa happens to be in focus or simply forming part of learning more extensively about Midwest or American history. "It prompts critical thinking skills as learners can research information through this platform." Printing & Design Options: Offering convenience with two printing options - one requiring cutting while another doesn't; meeting diverse user needs. There are also two design versions - complete with illustrations and without - offering flexibility that caters to various preferences. About The Flipbook: A package of four flipbooks total, Inclusive of 37 PDF pages, Includes instructions for easy assembly even within a short timeframe. ) This resource seamlessly integrates different disciplines Literacy: English Language Arts including comprehension skills development through reading passages alongside spelling exercises tied into writing tasks. Literacy: Geography supplemented by analyses of maps. Science: Discussions related to state flowers and birds. Social Studies: Primarily concentrates on US History. A different perspective wouldn't be complete without differentiated Instruction. Resources are curated according to learner types Incorporating visual aids such as videos, Reading materials for written word learners, Affording interactive activities for kinesthetic learners, and even Research report pages bolstering skills development in writing. You'll certainly appreciate the low prep feature this product offers along with its wider scope of American history. It's a valuable addition to your instructional resources.

Author Heather Huhman

Tags Iowa State, Flipbook, Symbols, Cross-curricular Learning, Visual Aids, Iowas State Animal, Iowa's State Animal, What Is Iowa's State Bird, What Is Iowa's State Animal, Iowas State Bird, Iowas State Flower, Iowa's State Bird

Letter Q Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs

Letter Q Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities

This letter Q beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter Q. Each picture has bold colors and includes easily recognized pictures. Each activity can be used in a literacy center for students to practice letter recognition. What is Included: There is an instructional page with printing instructions. There are letter P posters with various letter Q words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter Q as well as words that begin with the letter Q. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter Q. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with Q from words that do not begin with Q. The letter Q sorting cards that can also be used to play memory, matching, or concentration games. These cards can also be used during a lesson in a pocket chart as well as for a center display. When to Use: All of the activities make great literacy centers, by placing each set of activities in the center and letting students complete activities alone or with a partner. These activities make great morning tub activities. Just place these activities in morning bins for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Skills Assessed: These activities assess letter recognition skills, beginning sounds, handwriting, and sorting skills. Each activity in this set is low prep. Each activity just needs to be printed out, cut apart, and laminated if desired. When you laminate the writing cards, you can create a writing center activity that is reusable is you add dry erase markers. The handwriting cards and beginning sound clip cards can be turned into task box activities.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Phonics, Writing Centers, Real Photographs, Early Literacy, Letter Q

Numbers Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
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Numbers Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Writing, History, Social Studies, Strategies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes

This numbers reading comprehension contains the following: Visualize on the Cover (Teacher Read Aloud Script) Start your lesson by taking a few moments to visualize the topic and share thoughts or feelings about it. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Lesson Snapshot Title: Numbers Genre: Nonfiction Subject: Math (Number Systems) Primary Topic: Counting systems, place value, and zero Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): N What This Lesson Teaches Best Explains early counting methods (bodies, fingers, pebbles) and introduces the tally system as one mark per item. Shows why communities needed lasting number records as towns and trading grew, including wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay in Mesopotamia . Introduces different ways cultures wrote numbers (Egyptian hieroglyph symbols; Roman numerals using I, V, and X). Teaches how the base-ten system and place value use digits 0–9, and why zero matters for holding an empty place. Traces how Hindu-Arabic numerals spread through books, trade routes, and schools (including mention of Fibonacci) and appear today on receipts, maps, and screens. Learning Goals Describe two ways people counted before modern number symbols were common. Explain what a tally system is and why it can get “messy fast” for big amounts. Describe how people in Mesopotamia recorded numbers in soft clay and why those marks lasted. Explain how base-ten place value works (a digit’s spot helps decide its size). Explain why zero is important in the base-ten system, using the text’s explanation. Describe how the “method of the Indians” spread to new places over time. Key Vocabulary From the Text Tally — counting with one mark for each thing. Mesopotamia — an ancient place where early number writing appeared. Wedge-shaped — shaped like a wedge pressed into clay. Place value — a digit’s value depends on its position. Fibonacci — a thinker who helped spread the new number method. Cored Ed Encyclopedia Overview The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly series of lessons that you can pick up and use right away. These short readings fit into whatever time you have available. Each one includes a warm-up, a reading, and a set of questions, but it’s flexible — you can do just the reading, the full lesson, or skip the writing section if you need to. Each lesson focuses on a single topic so students don’t get lost. The writing is clear but never childish, making it perfect for grades two through five. Topics range from animals and science to history, inventions, and everyday things. No matter the level of the student, everyone should take away at least one new idea or fact from each lesson. The materials are easy to print, easy to explain, and require no setup. They work well for whole-class teaching, partner work, or independent study.

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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing Prompts, History, Numbers

Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 1 Sample: Basketball (Google Forms)
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Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 1 Sample: Basketball (Google Forms)
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Common Core, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, ESL, Writing, Children’s Literature, Literature, Grade 6, 7, Activities, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests

Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 1 Overview Reading comprehension lessons, especially written for Grade 6-7, providing the chance to read interesting and engaging passages. Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 2.Basketball: Evie shows her newfound basketball skills. Google Forms Version This is the Google Forms editable and fillable/self grading version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 6/7 Links Fiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 6/7 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. The majority of these short stories contain an important message - a way of developing these young learners further. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five to six comprehension, vocabulary and Math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Mixed questions require a written response (no MCQ's), full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 6/7 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. Activities provide clues to help assist students. Vocabulary activities include extra questions where students must write a synonym, an antonym or a sentence using a certain word. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. The main focus in this product, is the student. Prompts will require the student to relate to past experiences and encourage them to discuss feelings and ways to improve. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, Math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.

Author Cored Education

Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages

Free Interactive Memory Game to Practice Days of the Week
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Free Interactive Memory Game to Practice Days of the Week
Life Studies, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Games, Activities

Practice Days of the Week with this Interactive Memory Game Students will love learning and reviewing the days of the week with this engaging digital memory game. The game strengthens visual memory, short-term memory, concentration, and more as students flip over cards to find matches. To play, students first learn the words on the slides. Then they click on card coordinates to reveal pictures and words. If the cards don't match, students flip them back over and try again. When all cards are matched, press the circular "Start Again" button for another round! Use this 7-slide PowerPoint in whole group, small group, centers, or as a computer activity . The game entertains while building language arts skills. Check out more Spanish games and activities from ShapeUp-N-Matematicas y Lenguaje in our TpT store.

Author ShapeUp-N-Matematicas y Lenguaje

Tags Days Of The Week, Weekdays, Games, Memory Game, Small Or Whole Group, Interactive Activity, Week, Date, Days, Day

My beloved mother (Activity for Mother's Day)

My beloved mother (Activity for Mother's Day)
ELA, Strategies, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities

Celebrate Mother's Day in your classroom with this printable activity guiding students to reflect fondly on their mothers. Students complete the worksheet by recording descriptive details about mom's appearance, sketching her portrait, listing adjectives that capture her personality, sharing what makes her special, and deciding on a heartfelt gift. Use it for independent work, small groups, or as a springboard for crafting prose or poetry. Extend the lesson by having students present their completed work to the class. This resource promotes creativity, self-expression, and thoughtful writing - fitting for grades 2-6.

Author Teach To Heaven, Reoulita.com

Tags Mother's Day, Worksheet, Printout

Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 2 Sample: Hoatzin (Docs)
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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 2 Sample: Hoatzin (Docs)
ELA, Reading, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Writing, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities

Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 2 Overview Reading comprehension lessons, especially written for Grade 6-7, providing the chance to read interesting and engaging passages. Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 2.Hoatzin: This loud creature has roots stretching back 36 billion years! Docs Version This is the Docs editable and fillable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 6/7 Links Fiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 6/7 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. The majority of these short stories contain an important message - a way of developing these young learners further. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five to six comprehension, vocabulary and Math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Mixed questions require a written response (no MCQ's), full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 6/7 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. Activities provide clues to help assist students. Vocabulary activities include extra questions where students must write a synonym, an antonym or a sentence using a certain word. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. The main focus in this product, is the student. Prompts will require the student to relate to past experiences and encourage them to discuss feelings and ways to improve. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, Math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.

Author Cored Education

Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Digital Centers

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Few U.S. presidents have had as large an impact as Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the president who led the Allies through World War II with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from FDR fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Franklin Delano Roosevelt essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An FDR biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Franklin Delano Roosevelt notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining

Letter W Train Alphabet Worksheets and Centers

Letter W Train Alphabet Worksheets and Centers
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Letter W Train Alphabet Worksheets and Centers Young students will love practicing letter recognition and beginning sounds with these entertaining letter W train activities. This resource features colorful alphabet train cards, sorting mats, task cards, printable worksheets, and more to help children learn the shape and sound of the letter W in a hands-on way. Students will assemble trains by matching uppercase and lowercase W letters, identify pictures that start with the W sound, practice writing the letter W, and more. These multi-sensory activities are perfect for literacy centers, small groups, independent practice, morning work, and task box activities. The train cards can be laminated for durability. The printable worksheets require no prep and allow students to reinforce the letter W through sorting, matching, writing, and fine motor skills. This resource helps children ages 3-6 learn foundational literacy concepts like letter recognition, formation, and beginning sounds in a playful way.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Alphabet Trains, Alphabet Activities, Alphabet Worksheets, Alphabet Center, Literacy Center, Beginning Sounds, Handwriting Practice, Letter W, Letter W Activities, Letter W Worksheets

TRACING LINES | FREE ACTIVITY OF HANDWRITING
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TRACING LINES | FREE ACTIVITY OF HANDWRITING
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Montessori, Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, STEM, Early Learning, Elementary, Homeschool Resources, Not Grade Specific, Pre-K, Activities, Worksheets & Printables

TRACING LINES | FREE ACTIVITY OF HANDWRITING THIS RESOURCE HAVE 8 PAGES FOR TRACING LINES WITH FUNNY ICONS OF ANIMALS. INTRODUCTION: 1) What is a brief synopsis of the content of this resource? This educational document has been developed for children's learning, especially in an educational and engaging way, because, as is well known, children learn best with fun materials. 2) How is this product described in detail? This educational document contains worksheets for children. They can be in either color or black and white. The way you print them is up to you, so evaluate this worksheet before printing it, that is, make sure it suits your needs. 3) What advantages does using this material offer? This document offers various advantages, such as: - It will help your children and/or students learn in a better or more fun way. - It will foster your students' creativity. - It will motivate your students and/or children to learn more independently. - Also, remember that you can use this material both at home and in class. 4) How many pages are in this document in total? This educational document is made up of various worksheets that will help your child improve their learning process. SECONDARY AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1) What types of activities or content does this document include? This type of document contains educational activities, all specially designed to be developed and understood in an easy and educational way. 2) How can this material support children's learning or development? This material will help our students learn in an educational way. It will support your students by guiding them in a much more playful way to achieve easy and rapid learning. 3) What specific skills are developed using this resource? Students will be able to develop their attention, concentration, creativity, and imagination skills. It will also allow students to develop their cognitive skills such as comprehension, analysis, and others. 4) Who is the ideal audience for this document? This document and/or teaching resource is primarily intended for young students, meaning those between the ages of 5 and 12, in other words, students in early childhood and/or primary education. However, it can also be used by the general public if required. PLEASE GIVE ME A POSITIVE REVIEW OF MY PRODUCTS! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA

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Tags FREE, FREE RESOURCES, HANDWRITING, TRACING, TRACING LINES, STROKES

Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 1 (PDF)

Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 1 (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities

Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 1 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. PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable 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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Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Spelling, Writing, Passages, Reading Centers, Reading Comprehension Assessment

Letter O Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs

Letter O Phonics and Writing Centers with Real Photographs
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities

This letter O beginning sounds and handwriting activity includes real photographs to practice learning to recognize, write and identify the sound of the letter O. Each picture has bold colors and includes easily recognized pictures. Each activity can be used in a literacy center for students to practice letter recognition. What is Included: There is an instructional page with printing instructions. There are letter O posters with various letter O words. There are handwriting task cards that allow students to practice writing the letter O as well as words that begin with the letter O. There are beginning sound clip cards that allow students to practice clipping the images that begin with the letter O. There is a sorting activity where you sort pictures that begins with O from words that do not begin with O. The letter O sorting cards that can also be used to play memory, matching, or concentration games. These cards can also be used during a lesson in a pocket chart as well as for a center display. When to Use: All of the activities make great literacy centers, by placing each set of activities in the center and letting students complete activities alone or with a partner. These activities make great morning tub activities. Just place these activities in morning bins for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Skills Assessed: These activities assess letter recognition skills, beginning sounds, handwriting, and sorting skills. Each activity in this set is low prep. Each activity just needs to be printed out, cut apart, and laminated if desired. When you laminate the writing cards, you can create a writing center activity that is reusable is you add dry erase markers. The handwriting cards and beginning sound clip cards can be turned into task box activities.

Author The Connett Connection

Tags Phonics, Writing Centers, Real Photographs, Early Literacy, Letter N

Virginia State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)

Virginia State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, History, History: USA, Geography, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities, Projects

Explore the State of Virginia through Hands-On Flipbooks Immerse students in Virginia's symbols and geography with these engaging flipbook projects . Perfect for elementary classrooms and homeschools, these low-prep resources cover Virginia's capital, bird, flower, flag, animal, map, and more through interactive cross-curricular activities. With two printing and design options each, these customizable projects work for various needs. Students will strengthen literacy skills by reading passages, improve writing through research reports, and reinforce spatial awareness by labeling state maps. Appealing to multiple learning styles, these versatile flipbooks turn Virginia's symbols into active learning. Supplement social studies and history curriculums or or integrate into grammar, reading, writing, and art lessons. From introduce new concepts to assessing prior knowledge, these cross-curricular flipbooks engage students while building Virginia expertise.

Author Heather Huhman

Tags Virginia, Richmond, Virginia State Bird, Virginia State Flower, Virginia State Flag, Virginia State Animal, Geography, Flipbook, Us States, United States, Virginia Flower And Bird

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Langston Hughes

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Langston Hughes
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

There a few figures more important to the Harlem Renaissance than Langston Hughes. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the famous poet with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Langston Hughes fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Langston Hughes essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Langston Hughes biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Langston Hughes notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining