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Explore a variety of ELA activities designed to enrich your students' learning experience. From reading comprehension exercises to creative writing prompts, these resources support the development of essential literacy skills. Engage your class with interactive lessons that foster a love for language and literature. These activities are suitable for various grade levels and can be seamlessly integrated into your curriculum, helping you create dynamic and effective English Language Arts lessons.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Steinbeck
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Steinbeck Guide students to research the renowned author John Steinbeck with this complete 6-page essay assignment. Students first gather facts and sources about Steinbeck's life using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their research by outlining a 5-paragraph essay. Finally, students write a draft, utilize the peer review checklist, and submit a final research essay that can be assessed with the included rubric. This resource scaffolds the research process and develops writing skills. Use the full lesson or just parts as a research activity or sub plan for grades 8-11. Includes color and B&W printable PDFs plus an editable Google Sheet rubric that integrates with Google Classroom to easily assign and assess.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Abuela's Weave Interactive Read-Aloud Activities and Book Companion
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
Enhance your students' reading experience with this comprehensive companion for "Abuela's Weave" by Omar S. Casteneda. Featuring 38 ready-to-use activities, this resource is perfect for customizing learning to meet your students' needs and academic abilities. ⭐️ Save over 20% by purchasing the BUNDLE, which includes IRA supplemental activities for other picture books in the Fountas and Pinnell Text Set, Facing Challenges, such as "Courage" by Bernard Waber and "Roller Coaster" by Maria Frazee. Designed to save you time and engage students effectively, these activities foster higher-level thinking skills and encourage textual evidence-based responses. Students will enjoy interactive and educational activities, while you appreciate having high-quality resources at your fingertips. ⭐️ Included in this Resource: Making Predictions Judging by the Cover Story Elements Sequencing Recalling Events in Chronological Order Summary Story Event Sort Making Connections Visualizing Making Inferences Character Traits (Esperanza) Character Traits (Esperanza & Abuela) Character Inside & Out (Esperanza) Character Inside & Out (Abuela) Character Feelings (Esperanza) Character Feelings (Abuela) Character Development (Esperanza) Character Development (Abuela) Character Change (Esperanza) Overcoming Obstacles Sketch a Scene From the Story Setting the Scene Compare & Contrast Thinking About the Text Thinking Beyond the Text Theme Sensory Details Author's Message Trip to the Market Dear Diary Tapestry Design Advertisement Caught on Social Media 2 Crossword Puzzles (Answer Keys Included) 2 Word Search Puzzles (Answer Keys Included) Wait... There's More! Book Review All About Guatemala Please note, this resource is designed for extension read-aloud activities only. The book "Abuela's Weave" is not included.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Abuela's Weave, Book Companion, Interactive Read-aloud, Reading Comprehension, Elementary Reading, IRA, Fountas And Pinnell, Reading Activities, Read-aloud Activities
Tops and Bottoms Read Aloud Book Companion
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens. It includes 29 print-and-go reading activities to choose from making this resource ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities. Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will thoroughly enjoy the captivating activities, and you'll value the time saved from scouring for advanced resources to address challenging reading concepts. The offered activities are crafted to foster higher-order thinking, prompt students to present textual proof for their reasoning, and inspire them to share their personal insights and viewpoints. ⭐️This Resource Includes:⭐️ ◾ Elements of a Trickster Tale Anchor Chart or Notes Handout: Color and B&W ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Elements of a Trickster Tale: Students fill in the chart with the details of the story that characterize it as a trickster tale. ◾ Trickster Tale Tidbits: Students will answer the questions with details from the story that proves it's a trickster tale. ◾ 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 Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story in chronological order and answer the questions about the author's message ◾ Character Traits: Students choose the most important character traits that describe each of the characters and give 1-2 examples from the story that support the traits they chose. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Hare): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Bear): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Feelings (Hare): 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 (Bear): 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 (Hare): Students select the character traits that best describe the character at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Development (Bear): Students select the character traits that best describe the character at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Change (Hare): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Change (Bear): 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. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students draw a scene from the story & explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings and write about what happened there and why it was important to the plot. ◾ Setting the Scene: Students identify three different settings in the story and explain how they know that the setting changed. ◾ Tops or Bottoms?: Students will draw the vegetables that were planted for each harvest, include details to show the parts of the plants that grow above the ground and the parts that grow below the ground, and answer the questions. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. ◾ Tricked Again: Students will draw a picture of what they think Bear is thinking when he realizes Hare has misled him again and is taking the corn. Then, they will draw a picture of Hare and add what he is thinking or might say when he realizes he has been able to mislead Bear yet again. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ Book Review: Students color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? ◾ Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. ◾ During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. ◾ Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. ◾ Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Second Grade, Tops And Bottoms, Trickster Tales
The Little Match Girl Lapbook Project Reading Writing Grades 3 4 5 ELA
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Literary Devices, Literature, Children’s Literature, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Strategies, Grade 3, 4, 5, Centers, Activities, Crafts, Projects, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Templates
Inspire your students with the touching classic tale of The Little Match Girlthrough this The Little Match Girl Lapbook project especially made for Grades 3, 4, 5 students, homeschoolers, and EFL/ESL learners. This engaging resource is designed for reading classes, reading centers, fairy tale units, reading comprehension assessment tool, sub plan, and so much more! What’s Inside: •3 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Differentiated Reading Passages (Easy, Average, Hard) •6 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Cover Designs •2 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Name Pages •1 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Central Overlap Page •3 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Story Summary Page Choices •2 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Theme & Message Pages •2 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Sequence Pockets •6 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Story Event Visual Cards •3 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Levels of Sequencing Cards •6 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Story Retelling Cards •1 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Character Foldable •1 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Setting Foldable •1 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Extra Elements Fold •1 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Story Review Page •1 The Little Match Girl Lapbook Personal Connection Foldable
Author It's Teacher L
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Tags The Little Match Girl, Fairy Tale, Reading Centers, ELA Project, Reading Comprehension Project
Dining Out Role Play Activity
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Not Grade Specific, Activities
The Dining Out Role Play Activity The Dining Out Role Play Activity is an engaging tool for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners to master the language arts. Providing real-world dining scenarios, it allows students to navigate and apply their language skills. This educational resource comes with: A comprehensive PowerPoint file Six ready-to-use interactive slides that encourage smart learning. The in-built directions make the tool user-friendly, ensuring there's clear guidance for tasks involved. Versatility and Application Suitable for any grade level, the activity can integrate seamlessly into public school classrooms or homeschooling environments. Beyond class interaction, one could assign this as an exciting alternative homework assignment! Aim of The Activity The goal of Dining Out Role Play Activity is fostering interactive learning and consolidating language skills through simulating real-life experiences. Whether your focus is on enhancing conversational confidence among ESL learners or adding fun-filled activities in your program, this unique resource transforms teaching sessions into practical engagement.
Author Golden Promise
Tags Interactive Learning, Language Arts, ESL, Role Play, Communication Skills
Sailing Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Science, Writing, Engineering, Technology, Physics, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This sailing reading comprehension includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. 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. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. 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. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. 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. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. 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. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” 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. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. 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. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Sailing Genre: Nonfiction (informational passage) Subject: Science (Forces & motion) / Social Studies (history of travel) Primary Topic: How wind powers boats and changed travel Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): R What This Lesson Teaches Best How wind pushing on a sail can move a boat without rowing (sail as a “wind catcher” and cloth billowing). How sailing helped people travel farther and move supplies, from early boats to tall ships, including examples from Egypt, the Roman world, and Austronesian sailors. Key sailing concepts that affect movement and direction, including “points of sail,” the “no-go zone,” and zigzagging turns called tacks. How boat parts help sailing work: the sail pulling forward and the keel and rudder helping resist sliding sideways. How technology changed sailing’s role (steam engines replacing sails for many working ships) and how wind is being used again on some cargo ships to save fuel. Learning Goals Explain how wind pressing on a sail can move a boat forward. Describe how sailing grew from river boats to ships that carried people, tools, and food across seas. Identify why sailors use tacks and what the “no-go zone” means in the passage. Describe how the keel and rudder help a sailboat resist sliding sideways. Explain how sailing changed in the late 1800s and how wind is being used again today. Key Vocabulary From the Text hull — the main body of a boat. keel — a strong part that helps stop sliding sideways. rudder — a part that helps steer the boat. tacks — zigzag turns used to move into wind. cargo — goods carried on a ship. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing Prompts, Lesson Plans, Sailing, Engineering
Smart Cookie Game! (A fast paced fun game!)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Games
Product Description: The Smart Cookie Game ! is an engaging activity that helps students exercise their comprehension and strategizing skills in a fast-paced environment. Appropriate for classes from grade 5 up to grade 12 , this game manages to make learning appealing while aligning well with curricular goals. Built on the principle of the popular game , "Smart A**", it has been adapted to provide relevance and relatability for students post-2001 by including elements of pop culture like TV shows and famous personalities. Educational Benefits: Promotes student's comprehension abilities Fosters a sense of success Boosts morale in the classroom setting—online or physical class alike This version uses three categories: Who Am I?, Where Am I? and What am I? With each category containing 42 challenges spread across multiple slides (total slide count—137 slides presentation!). You get access to all these once you download our attached PDF file. Versatile Usage: Ideal as an ice-breaker at the start of class or during indoor recess periods. Suitable for group challenges or individual homework assignments where clues are deciphered over time. A detailed answer sheet, provided at games end, assists educators effectively maintain flow whilst ensuring non-repetition of used cards. In conclusion, invite engagement today with this amalgamation of fun and learning—Smart Cookie Game ! An interactive educational resource.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Educational Game, Language Arts, Comprehension, Strategizing Skills, Trivia
Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains: Reading Comprehension Passages (PDF)
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Earth Sciences, Geology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains: Reading Comprehension Passages (PDF) This engaging collection of earth science reading passages about Mountains, Volcanoes, and Igneous Rocks is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Mountains: From Plates to Peaks See how plate collisions fold rock, faults lift blocks, and volcanism builds peaks. Learn how rivers, glaciers, and gravity continue to reshape ranges over time. How Volcanoes Shape Our World Examine hazards such as ash, gases, lahars, and pyroclastic flows, along with benefits like fertile soils, mineral resources, geothermal energy, and new land. Learn how monitoring and planning reduce risk. Igneous Rocks: From Fire to Everyday Life Compare intrusive and extrusive rocks, link cooling rates to crystal size and texture, and connect granite, basalt, pumice, and obsidian to everyday uses in buildings, roads, tools, and art. Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource Word Docs Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Science Reading Collections and Topics You May Find in the Store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science 15. Electromagnetism 16. Acids and Bases 17. Gas Laws 18. Biotechnology 19. Periodic Trends 20. Protists and Fungi 21. Microevolution 22. Blood 23. Chemical Bonding 24. Magnets 25. Muscles 26. Nuclear Chemistry 27. Electromagnetic Devices 28. Epigenetics 29. The Law of Conservation of Mass 30. Atomic Models 31. Isotopes and Ions 32. Light 33. Human-Environment Interaction 34. Theory of Evolution 35. Photosynthesis 36. Origins of Life and Early Earth 37. Gene Expression and Regulation 38. Thermochemistry 39. Allergies 40. Coevolution 41. Birth to Adulthood 42. Cells 43. Entropy and Free Energy 44. The Human Brain 45. Mixtures and Solutions 46. Invertebrates 47. Zoo Animals 48. Biochemistry 49. Animal Behavior 50. Population Ecology ...and many more engaging science reading passages that cover intriguing and important topics designed to spark curiosity and support student learning. Product Details Length: 13 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author Middle & High School - CORED Education
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, Reading Passages, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Earth Science
Flower Synonyms Activity – Vocabulary Match Set
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
This resource is a flower synonyms activity. There are 25+ pages of flower petals that have vocabulary words on them. Students will cut them out and paste them to the center word that matches as a synonym. There are recording sheets at the end for students to write down their words.
Author First in Line
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Tags Flowers, Flower Petals, Synonyms, Writing, Vocabulary, Antonym For Flower, Flowers Synonym, Synonym For Flower, Synonyms For Flower, Synonyms For Flowers
Sight Word Flip Book: around
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Practice sight word identification, recognition, reading, and writing with this sight word flip book. This resource includes all the pages to create one flip book for the sight word: around. The pages included in this product are: There is one cover page for students to decorate any way they choose. Find and Color – Students can color or use dot markers or stickers to cover the target sight word. Trace and Write – The student will trace and then write the sight word on the provided lines. Spell It – The student can use a variety of methods to spell the sight word. They can use the letters provided, stamps, letter stickers, or they can cut out letters from a magazine to spell the sight word. Cut and Paste – The student can use the provided word cut outs or look for the target word in magazines or other printed material to cut out and glue to this page. Read Write Draw – Students will read the sentence, copy the sentence, and then, illustrate the sentence. Fluency Reading – Students will read the passages that contain the sight word in context of a paragraph. They can circle or underline the target sight word as they read. Write and Draw – This page can be subbed for the Read Write Draw page and can be used for students who are ready to create their own sentences. Write and Read – This page can be subbed for the Fluency Reading page and can be used for students who need practice writing the sight word before reading the sentences. This flip book can be differentiated for multiple student levels by switching out the pages that can be switched. When to Use: Literacy Center - This flip book can be used in literacy center for students to practice the sight word. Homework - This flip book can be sent home from homework so parents can assist students in learning their sight word. Independent Practice - This flip book makes great independent practice for students learning the sight word. Sub Plans - Since this flip book has easy to follow directions, they make great activities to leave with substitutes.
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Sight Words, Sight Word Flip Book, Sight Word Recognition
Chemistry & Materials Science: SAMPLE Reading Passage (Word)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Chemistry, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
This is a ONE PASSAGE SAMPLE. The following is the description of the FULL resource and the downloading links: Chemistry and Materials Science: Reading Comprehension Passages (Word) This very engaging collection of physical science reading passages about chemistry and material science is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Salt: Tiny Crystals, Big Effects The Hidden Science of Clothing Fingerprints: Patterns That Solve Crimes Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Science Reading Collections and Topics You May Find in the Store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science 15. Electromagnetism 16. Acids and Bases 17. Gas Laws 18. Biotechnology 19. Periodic Trends 20. Protists and Fungi 21. Microevolution 22. Blood 23. Chemical Bonding 24. Magnets 25. Muscles 26. Nuclear Chemistry 27. Electromagnetic Devices 28. Epigenetics 29. The Law of Conservation of Mass 30. Atomic Models 31. Isotopes and Ions 32. Light 33. Human-Environment Interaction 34. Theory of Evolution 35. Photosynthesis 36. Origins of Life and Early Earth 37. Gene Expression and Regulation 38. Thermochemistry 39. Allergies 40. Coevolution 41. Birth to Adulthood 42. Cells 43. Entropy and Free Energy 44. The Human Brain 45. Mixtures and Solutions 46. Invertebrates 47. Zoo Animals 48. Biochemistry 49. Animal Behavior 50. Population Ecology ...and many more engaging science reading passages that cover intriguing and important topics designed to spark curiosity and support student learning. Product Details Length: 13 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author Middle & High School - CORED Education
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Physical Science, Chemistry
FREE ANCHOR CHART OF READING | The Kind Little Mouse
ELA, Reading, Writing, Adult Education, Early Learning, High School, Elementary, Homeschool Resources, Middle School, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Worksheets & Printables
FREE ANCHOR CHART OF READING | The Kind Little Mouse INTRODUCTION: We are EDITORIAL ARENAS EDUCATIVAS, a publisher dedicated to designing educational resources for primary school children approximately between the ages of 3 and 12 who are learning mathematics, literacy, as well as worksheets for learning Spanish and some brain exercises. MAIN INFORMATION: 1. Why should teachers use educational material in the classroom? As is known, educational material helps students build their knowledge autonomously and, above all, in an unforgettable way. 2. What is the name of this document? This document is titled "Educational material for children" 3. What topic will be addressed in this resource? This document will address an educational topic that every child should learn in a basic way. 4. For what ages is it recommended? This set of educational sheets is recommended for children in general who are in the learning age and these sheets will be of great help to them. 5. Who is the author of this document? The author, who was in charge of producing and compiling this educational material, is EDITORIAL ARENAS EDUCATIVAS. SECONDARY AND COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 6. Color or black/white: This educational product is designed in color because we believe that this will be much more attractive for your children. 7. Aimed at children of ages: This educational document is specifically aimed at children in primary education. 8. Area: This educational document may be used in some area of primary education for children. 9. Keywords: children, primary education, resources for children, free resources, primary resources, resources for primary education. 10. How do I print it? You can print this document in PDF format, A4 size. 11. How to apply it in class? You can apply this document individually or also in a group, it all depends on the criteria of the educator who is going to apply this sheet. 12. Will they need extra elements to use this sheet? Yes, perhaps the students when using this sheet will need pencils, colors, or perhaps scissors, eraser. It all depends on the point of view of the educator. 13. Standards: This educational document has not been prepared based on any specific standard. 14: Answer Key: This educational document does not contain an attached answer key.
Author EDITORIAL LAURA EDUCA
Tags FREE ANCHOR CHART OF READING, ANCHOR CHART, FREE, FREE RESOURCES, READING, COMPREHENSION
Alphabet Story Book | Letter X Interactive Book
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Alphabet Story Book | Letter X Interactive Book This alphabet story book focuses on the letter X. It is designed for preschool to 2nd grade students who are learning letter recognition, letter sounds, and early reading skills. The interactive letter X book includes a vocabulary list of X words, pictures for students to cut and paste, and an original short story featuring words that begin with the letter X. Teachers can use this book during small group instruction, assign it for independent practice, or share the story with the whole class. Rather than worksheets, this story book brings the letter X to life. The hands-on activity of cutting and pasting pictures engages young learners. Teachers appreciate having an extra resource to reinforce the alphabet in a fun, literacy-building way.
Author Golden Promise
Tags Literacy Center, Reading Activity, Cut And Glue, Short Story, Letter X
Storytelling Cards Game: Travelling around South America for ESL EFL
Social Studies, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Games
ESL EFL Storytelling Cards Game - Travelling around South America This Printable Teaching Material is great for ESL, EFL Students, mainly High Schoolers/ Middle Schoolers (Teens), Homeschooling Classes or ANY English Second Language School Around the world! This ESL, EFL Game is great to improve English as a Second Language Vocabulary and Speaking skills. This Teaching Resources can be employed by ESL, EFL Centers Abroad and TESOL TEFL Tutors or independent teachers, educators around the globe (online or offline). This ESL, EFL, TESOL Resource offers 80 Flashcards with South America and Travelling Vocabulary + Sights + Famous people and local characters (an airport, Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Ushuaia, a backpack, Leo Messi etc. …). These English as a Second or Foreign Language Storytelling Flashcards can be shuffled so students can pick their Flashcards to tell their own unique story. Teachers and Students can use storytelling cards in various ways. My personal advice is to do the following spreads: the MINI STORY: every Learner picks 3 Storytelling Flashcards and tries to create their Europe-themed story the "NEVER ENDING STORY": every student picks by turn a card and given the outcome of the previous fished flashcards, he tries to continue the story's narration These are only TWO of the many spreads ESL Teachers and Learners can come up with! Don't be Shy and use your creativity to teach/learn English! This ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL Teaching Resource (80 storytelling Cards on South America; 10 pages) can be great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners. Its aim is to make students exercise and/or improve their speaking, storytelling English as a second language Skills. ESL with Alan is a Brand New ESL, EFL, TESOL Store whose aim is to help English as a Second or foreign Language Teachers, Educators and Tutors (be it online or offline) to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always If you want to browse more of my PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, EFL, English, Teens, Game, Activity, Storytelling, Flashcards, South America
Main Idea and Details Activities: The History of Hip Hop | Nonfiction Passage with Questions
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, 6, 7, Activities
Hip Hop History Passages and Main Idea Activities Engage students with the history of hip hop while practicing critical reading skills. These activities use rap song lyrics as reading passages to teach main idea and supporting details in an enjoyable way. Students will stay focused as they read the passages and answer multiple choice questions. Everything is included to easily implement these activities into independent work or whole class lessons. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Students will: - Read rap song lyrics as nonfiction passages - Identify the main idea and key details of passages - Increase comprehension of song lyrics - Expand vocabulary of hip hop terms - Enjoy practicing critical reading skills These activities are perfect for grades 5-7 language arts classes. Make reading skills fun by letting students analyze rap lyrics to find the main idea and supporting details.
Author Rap Opera for Kids!
Tags History Of Hip Hop Main Idea, History Of Rap Reading Comprehension, Nonfiction Passage Supporting Details, Nonfiction Passage Main Idea
How to Catch a Fish | Writing and Sequencing Activity
ELA, Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
How do you catch a fish? Talk about the steps with your students. Use the sequencing cards to review the steps and discuss the order and details of the process. Use all the resources to teach not only about hamburgers, but about expository and informational writing. “How To” writing requires certain kinds of information and steps. Read the examples and use the editing checklists as you write and edit your “How to Catch a Fish” assignment! These fun how-to writing units are always a favorite for students! How To Use This: Print all the resources you think you’ll need for your lesson. I’ve included many options so that you can “build your own” approach to the subject. Laminate whichever resources you might want to reuse or that will be handled by the kids directly. Help talk them through the process and discuss the importance of each step and detail. Read the example essay for ideas. Then help them write first drafts. Use the editing checklist to proofread and then encourage them to write a second or final draft. What You Get: Anchor Chart for “How To Writing” Anchor Charts for Transition Words Editing Checklists Sample Essay Sequencing Cards (set with words and set without words) Vocabulary Word Cards Coordinating Worksheets A Few Writing Options including Full-page and Half-page booklets. Choose your writing template! Take a Look At Other Writing Resources: Practice College Admission Essays 4th of July Speech Bubble Writing Prompts How to Fly A Kite Writing and Sequencing Activity Spring Nonfiction Articles Finish the Word Letter of the Week Activity Book All About Tigers Animal Science Unit How to Build a Sandcastle Writing and Sequencing Activity Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Writing Activity, Writing Template, Sequencing Activity, Sequence Of Events, Hands-On Project, Transition Words, Anchor Charts, Editing Checklists, Sequence, Fishing
Short E: Letters Phonics Games and Activities - Behind the Garage Door
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities
Short E: 8 Behind the Garage Doors Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game The garage will first appear on page 2. Click the cone for the first clue. Click the cone for further clues (five in total). On each click, the garage door will open slightly more. Students to guess the word in as fewer clues as possible. Click the gas can for the garage to pop open, the picture and word will appear. Press the arrow to move onto the next garage door. About the Game With five clues, eye-catching pictures and a fun theme, this game is ideal for practicing key short E phonics words. Set in a garage, clues are short but challenging. With 16 words, there is an opportunity for everyone to take part and playing in teams works well also. 17 Slides. Features plenty of color, excellent graphics and sounds. Words: pet, set, net, hen, jet, bell, sell, bend, shell, egg, pen, gem, send, bed, neck, end. Picture format: clipart Will be harder for early learners due to the amount of reading so you may have to read it out and help with some meanings. 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.
Author Cored Education
Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter E Games, Letter E Activities, Cvc Games
SW Blend Flower Craft
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, Crafts, Activities
Enhance the teaching and learning of the beginning blend SW with our unique and interactive flower craftivity. This educational tool is designed to facilitate the understanding and recognition of words that begin with the blend SW, with common, easy to recognize images. Our resource contains 4 different SW flower templates to practice both recognizing words and reading words with the target beginning blend. What's Included: There are two different templates that allow students to create a flower focused on identifying words that begin with the SW blend. There is one template that allows students to create a flower focused reading and matching words to their corresponding SW blend picture. Utilizing this Resource: Simply print the flower templates, and then allow the students to color, cut out, and assemble into a flower on colored construction paper. You can also print the flower design onto colored card stock to create a sorting activity . The flower will need to be cut and laminated. This can function as interactive materials in a literacy center, where students can match pictures to the correct SW blend flower. Mix and match these with flowers of other beginning blend flower crafts to encourage sorting and classification exercises. Possible Applications: Literacy Centers Classroom decorations or bulletin board displays Creative or Craft Sessions Individual Work Group-based Activities Supplementary Homework These flower craft templates are a perfect fit for educators seeking no-prep resources. All that is required is to print the craft page and distribute it to the students. Basic craft materials such as coloring tools, scissors, glue, and a base paper for the flower craft are needed. Each craft prints on a single page, promoting paper conservation, which aligns with an eco-friendly classroom. Skills Addressed: Identification of words that begin with the SW blend Reading and matching words that begin with the SW blend Development of Scissors Skills Improvement of Direction Following abilities
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Flower Craft, Kindergarten Craft, Beginning Blends, Blends Flower Craft, Phonics Craft, SW Blend
Letter E Vocabulary and Tracing Cards
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Activities
Students can practice reading and writing letter E words with these vocabulary and tracing cards. These cards include bold, clear images of objects and ideas that begin with the initial sounds of the letter E. These vocabulary and tracing cards are suitable for preschoolers and kindergartners who are beginning to learn about words, letters and handwriting. The vocabulary cards provide a way for students to identify things that start with the letter E and the tracing cards provide students with a fun way to practice letter formation and writing words. These cards include both the long E sound and the short E sound. What is Included: * 12 Vocabulary cards * 12 Tracing cards * Words included - egg, eggplant, elbow, excited, elephant, elevator, elf, envelope, easel, eagle, eraser, ear When to Use * Literacy Center * Writing Center * Wall display in writing or reading center * Small Group Activity * Pocket Chart Display * Word Wall Cards The vocabulary cards can make a great wall display in a writing center or as part of a word wall. Students will be able to reference the cards when writing or labeling pictures. These cards can also be used as a pocket chart activity where the teacher can introduce different letter E words. Students can also utilize the pocket chart to sort the words by long or short vowel sounds of the initial E sound. Skills Assessed * Beginning Sounds * Tracing Skills * Letter Formation * Handwriting These cards are a low prep activity for teachers to create. The teacher simply needs to print the cards and cut them out. The cards can be laminated if desired. By laminating the tracing cards, the teacher can create a write and wipe activity that students can reuse over and over.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Letter E, Letter E Activities, Letter E Vocabulary, Handwriting Activity, Tracing Activity, Tracing Cards, Letter Of The Week, Writing Center, Alphabet Activities, Phonics Activities
Bioluminescence and Insects : Science Reading passages (FILLABLE PDF)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Animals, Insects, Nature & Plants, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Bioluminescence and Insects: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (FILLABLE PDF) This very engaging and fillable collection of life science reading passages about Bioluminescence and Insects is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! These worksheets are designed as fillable PDFs , which means students can type their answers directly into the document on any computer or tablet . Each page includes highlighted text fields that show them exactly where to type! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Living Lights: The Science of Bioluminescence Cicadas: The Long Wait Underground Masters of Disguise: How Insects Hide and Imitate Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource Word Docs Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Other Science Reading Collections and Topics You May Find in the Store: 1. Astronomy & Space Science 2. Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains 3. Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes 4. Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica 5. Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater 6. Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems 7. Bioluminescence & Insects 8. Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex 9. Human Body and Senses 10. Health & Applied Bioscience 11. Waves, Light, & Imaging 12. Electricity & Energy 13. Motion & Materials 14. Chemistry and Materials Science 15. Electromagnetism 16. Acids and Bases 17. Gas Laws 18. Biotechnology 19. Periodic Trends 20. Protists and Fungi 21. Microevolution 22. Blood 23. Chemical Bonding 24. Magnets 25. Muscles 26. Nuclear Chemistry 27. Electromagnetic Devices 28. Epigenetics 29. The Law of Conservation of Mass 30. Atomic Models 31. Isotopes and Ions 32. Light 33. Human-Environment Interaction 34. Theory of Evolution 35. Photosynthesis 36. Origins of Life and Early Earth 37. Gene Expression and Regulation 38. Thermochemistry 39. Allergies 40. Coevolution 41. Birth to Adulthood 42. Cells 43. Entropy and Free Energy 44. The Human Brain 45. Mixtures and Solutions 46. Invertebrates 47. Zoo Animals 48. Biochemistry 49. Animal Behavior 50. Population Ecology ...and many more engaging science reading passages that cover intriguing and important topics designed to spark curiosity and support student learning. How to Use These PDFs Click on the highlighted area to start typing your answer. Move to the next question by clicking in the next highlighted box. When you are finished, close the document and select SAVE so your answers stay recorded. If you want to keep a blank copy for later, choose Save As and give your completed version a new name. Product Details Length: 14 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author Middle & High School - CORED Education
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Life Science, Insects
Harps Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Writing, Strategies, Music, Creative Arts, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes
This harps reading comprehension contains the following: 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. 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. If there are five to ten minutes left at the end of the lesson, the student can choose one of three activities, each one requiring a different skill. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions and three written response questions have sample answers. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Lesson Snapshot Title: Harps Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Music (Informational Reading) Primary Topic: How harps work, types, and early history Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): O What This Lesson Teaches Best Explains what a harp looks like and how it makes sound when strings are plucked. Connects string length and thickness to low and high notes (how pitch changes). Describes the soundboard’s role in helping the sound “ring out.” Introduces harps as an ancient instrument and names early places they were played (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Sumer). Compares types of harps today (lever harps vs. pedal harps) and what levers/pedals do to change pitch. Learning Goals Describe how a harp makes sound using details from the passage. Explain how longer/thicker strings and shorter/thinner strings relate to low and high notes. Identify what the soundboard does for the harp’s sound. Compare lever harps and pedal harps by explaining how each changes pitch. Summarize evidence that harps are very old by naming where early harps were played or found. Key Vocabulary From the Text soundboard — flat wooden part that helps sound ring out. plucking — pulling and releasing strings with fingers to make sound. pitch — how high or low a note sounds. glissando — a swooshing sound moving across many notes. mechanism — parts that work together to change something. 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.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing Prompts, Harps, Music
Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching Game: A to H
Common Core, ELA, Phonics, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Toddler, Games, Activities, Centers
The Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching Game is a simple activity for those just starting to learn the initial/beginning sounds. This game provides 2 activities in one, either matching letters (initial sounds) to pictures or pictures to letters (initial sounds). For use: In the classroom - centres, paired activities, intervention etc.. At home - by parents + home-educators Aim of the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game: ·That the child will be able to match the correct letter to the correct picture by initial (or beginning) sound ·That children will hear the initial (or beginning) sound of a word ·That children will know the sound that each letter /a/ to /h/ stands for To prepare the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game: Choose either pictures or sounds to be the baseboard (you can always print it twice and play it both ways and this is recommended if the child needs extra practice). Cut up the boards not chosen as baseboards into individual cards. To play the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game: Scatter the cards (letter or picture as you have chosen) on the table face down. Players take turns to choose a card. The sound should be said - either the initial sound of the picture or the sound the letter stands for. A match should be attempted with the letters/pictures on the player's board. If a match is made, the card is placed on the corresponding square. If not, the card is returned, face down, to the table. The winner is the player who completes his/her board first. Teaching tips for the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game: Do give support as needed so that the child feels successful. We need the child to end the game feeling s/he can do this. Emphasise the letter/beginning sounds of words as much as you can. What is included in the Initial/Beginning Sounds Matching game? 2 Baseboards in both colour and black and white 2 Letter Cards
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags Phonics, Initial Sounds, Beginning Sounds, Games, Home Education, Letter Sounds
Birthday Party Dramatic Play Set for Kindergarden & Grade 1
ELA, Social Studies, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Centers, Activities
🎉 Birthday Party Dramatic Play Set | Kindergarten & 1st Grade Bring joyful, meaningful play into your classroom with this Birthday Party Dramatic Play Set for Kindergarten and Grade 1 ! This engaging dramatic play center helps young learners build oral language, social skills, and early literacy through imaginative, hands-on play—perfect for centers, free choice time, or thematic units. 📦 What’s Included Birthday party invitations (fillable) Party signs and labels Cake and present-themed play pieces “Make a Cake” and “Wrap the Presents” activity pages Role-play props and vocabulary-rich visuals Print-and-go pages for easy prep Teacher's Notes 5 recommended classroom activities 🧠 How It Works in the Classroom Set up a birthday-themed dramatic play center and let students take on roles like host, guest, baker, or gift-giver. Children practice speaking, listening, writing, and cooperating as they plan a party, create invitations, and celebrate together. This resource works beautifully for: Dramatic play or pretend play centers Oral language and vocabulary practice Social-emotional learning activities Morning tubs or choice time 🎯 Standards & Learning Goals Develop oral language and conversational skills Practice early writing (names, dates, simple words) Build social-emotional skills like sharing and turn-taking Strengthen imaginative play and cooperation Support early literacy through real-world play scenarios ❤️ Why Teachers Love It Low-prep & print-friendly – easy to set up and reuse Highly engaging – students love pretend celebrations Supports SEL naturally through cooperative play Perfect for K–1 developmental needs Encourages language growth in a fun, low-pressure way If you’re looking for a playful, purposeful way to support oral language and social skills, this Birthday Party Dramatic Play Set is a classroom favorite. Pair it with other dramatic play centers for year-round engagement!
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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Tags Birthday, Party, Dramatic Play, Pretend, Kindergarten, Ela, Grade 1, Social Skills
Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 2 Sample: Fats (Slides)
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Common Core, ESL, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 2 Sample Overview Engaging nonfiction articles, each with a collection of different activities included. Articles 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. Passage Included 3.Fats: What are trans fats? Learn all about them in this lesson. 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 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