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Hour of the Bees Novel Study Unit
A large (580-page) novel study unit for 'Hour of the Bees' by Lindsay Eagar, covering comprehension, assessment, vocabulary, writing, and spelling for grades 5-7.
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Hare + Tortoise Activity Guide
Build reading comprehension and vocabulary skills around Aesop's fable 'The Hare and the Tortoise' through discussion, vocabulary study, retelling, handwriting practice, and hands-on extension activities.
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Birthday Reading 1 Lesson Sample Writing Prompts Powerpoints
Slide-deck (PowerPoint) version of the differentiated 'Birthday Fun' reading comprehension lesson (one lesson sample from a larger themed series), presenting the same passages and skill-building activities in a click-through slide format for classroom projection or editing.
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Explore Canada
Students record prior knowledge about Canada, learn and match Canada-related vocabulary/images (map of Canada, beaver, Canadian flag, wild goose, hockey, totem, maple syrup, inukshuk, Parliament) to pictures, illustrate and color vocabulary words, complete writing-practice pages, do a reading-and-coloring activity,…
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George Washington Reading Packet
Read a passage about George Washington, then complete a main-idea/details graphic organizer, a problem/solution organizer (e.g., about winning independence and the Articles of Confederation not working), fact boxes, a timeline-sequencing activity (7 events from inheriting Mount Vernon through his death in 1799), and a…
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"Flat Stanley: The Mount Rushmore Calamity" Book Study Unit
Read assigned chapters and complete chapter comprehension/vocabulary worksheets, spelling pattern activity pages, mystery-match context-clues vocabulary practice cards and fill-in-the-blank tests, drawing/coloring theme posters, multiple-choice exit quizzes per chapter, a final 20-question multiple-choice test, an end-of-unit writing…
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Primary Reading Prompts - Task Cards
Select and complete individual task cards (e.g. Partner Reading, Echo Reading, Round Robin, Choral Reading, Whisper Reading, Listen and Learn, Read the Book on Tape, Radio Reading, Readers' Theater, Time to Read) that each specify materials needed and a short 2-3 step reading activity to complete, generally with a partner or small group…
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CURRENT: Today's Music in the Classroom V3 N1
A music-education teaching unit (Volume 3, Number 1) that uses the song 'Popular Song' by Mika & Ariana Grande to teach music vocabulary, listening/analysis skills, and curriculum-aligned music concepts.
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Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 5 - Friends (Fillable PDF)
Read a short fiction passage, then answer multiple-choice and short-answer comprehension questions ('Mixed Questions'), complete a vocabulary or spelling activity (varies by lesson: crossword, jumbled letters, matching, or fill-in-the-blank), respond to one of several writing prompts, and complete a bonus 'just for fun' activity; self-…
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Causes of the Revolutionary War Reading Packet + Distance Learning
Read a passage on events leading to the Revolutionary War, then complete multiple-choice questions, graphic organizers, and short-answer activities (including a cause/effect activity where at least one sample answer is 'Answers will vary').
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Canadian Investment Accounts – RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, RESP
Teach high school students about five Canadian investment account types (RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, RESP, non-registered/cash) and their tax implications, updated to include the newer First Home Savings Account.
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Flat Stanley: The Intrepid Canadian Expedition Novel Study Unit
Read assigned chapters and complete chapter comprehension/vocabulary worksheets, spelling pattern activity pages, context-clues vocabulary practice cards and fill-in-the-blank tests, drawing/coloring theme posters, multiple-choice exit quizzes per chapter, a final 20-question multiple-choice test, an end-of-unit writing prompt, and a…
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The Princess and the Pea Lapbook Project Reading Writing Grades 3 4 5
Discover what a real princess is all about through this The Princess and the Pea Lapbook Project! Designed for Grades 3, 4, and 5 students, homeschoolers and EFL/ESL learners, this interactive resource is perfect for reading centers, reading classes, fairy tale units, reading comprehension supplemental assessment tool, sup plans, and so much more!…
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Reading is Power Classroom Display
A printable classroom display/decor set with a 'Reading is Power' theme, to be printed, cut, laminated, and posted in the classroom.
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Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 3 - Friends (Word)
No-prep fiction reading comprehension packet for Grade 4-5: pairs short realistic-fiction stories on a 'Friends' theme with post-reading comprehension, vocabulary/spelling, and writing activities for independent or classroom use.
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PIG the STINKER: Language-Literacy Book Companion Packet
Engage in a picture walk-through and repeated readings of the book; identify letter 'w' name/sound and practice writing it; use core/fringe vocabulary word strips during reading; interact with story props (cut-out story elements); retell the story by sequencing cut-and-paste pictures; complete a multiple-choice comprehension worksheet;…
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Ulysses S. Grant Reading Packet
Students read a passage on Ulysses S. Grant, answer multiple-choice questions, complete a 3-fact graphic organizer, and complete a matching/fill-in activity; answer key provided.
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Language Arts with Common Core Standards BUNDLE (Grades 1-5)
A bundle of five consumable language-arts workbooks (one per grade, grades 1-5) providing sequential grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary and writing instruction aligned to Common Core standards.
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ai Decodable Reading Book Level 1: 32
A decodable reader ('The Black Truck and the Storm'), part of a sequential decodable series, practicing the 'ai' vowel-team sound.
Phonics & word readingFluency & read-aloud
Final Consonants L Ending Blends | Science of Reading (SoR) Aligned
Give students practice spelling and reading words ending in lb, ld, lt, lm, lp, lk, and lf through a self-checking digital drag-and-drop deck.
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Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 4 - School (Fillable PDF)
Read a short fiction passage, then answer multiple-choice and short-answer comprehension questions ('Mixed Questions'), complete a vocabulary or spelling activity (varies by lesson: crossword, jumbled letters, matching, or fill-in-the-blank), respond to one of several writing prompts, and complete a bonus 'just for fun' activity; self-…
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Reading Made Simple Reading and Spelling Programme Level 2
Learn phonic sound families week by week: review flashcards and vowel sounds, read and spell word-family lists, write words/sentences, and complete a weekly Friday spelling dictation of a passage that revises the week's word family.
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Science Word Wall
Reference the vocabulary cards during science lessons and review; the resource is a display/reference set rather than an active worksheet task.
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Louie The Bat | Book Companion Activities | Digital Book Study
A digital micro-learning slide deck (book companion) built around an original short story 'Louie The Bat', teaching reading comprehension skills including close reading, quotes, main idea, and summarizing.