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Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans
Strengthen your students' ability to understand and analyze texts with reading comprehension lesson plans. These resources offer strategies and questions that promote critical thinking. Incorporate them into your teaching to support students in becoming thoughtful and discerning readers.
Writing Our Lives: A Memoir Unit
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Introduction Middle school and high school students are at the age where they are changing rapidly, entering new phases in their growing up. They are beginning to reflect on their past as they look toward the future. They are ripe for writing a memoir or a personal narrative. "Writing Our Lives: A Memoir Unit" is a 65-page standards-aligned unit that provides teachers with a four or five-week unit (depending on whether you use all the mentor texts) that includes daily lessons to help students delve deeply into memoir reading and writing. This unit is appropriate for all students in grades 6-12 who are ELD, ESL students, General Ed students, RSP students, and even GATE students. The unit includes the following --Detailed lesson plans that take students through the process of writing a memoir, including mining their memories for ideas, teaching points for teachers to make charts and conduct mini-lessons, writing prompts, writing practice, developing a whole memoir, revision, and publication. --Standards, Objectives, and Teaching Points --Seven mentor texts (with links to the texts online) which students will read twice, as readers and as writers, along with activities and questions. --Group, partner, and individual activities to learn the skills, techniques, and strategies of writing a memoir. --Built-in time for writing shorter and longer pieces --Revision strategies --Peer response and editing --Memoir Rubric Mentor Texts include: "Fish Cheeks," by Amy Tan; "Somebody's Fool," by Susan Bennett; "Beating a Bully," by Ibtisam Barakat; "The Pie," by Gary Soto; "How to be Black," by Baratunde Thurston; "Superman and Me," by Sherman Alexie; "Everything will be Okay," by James Howe. Mentor texts include guiding questions for students to discuss the stories as readers and as writers. Mini-Lessons include: Mining my Memories; Noticing the Craft of Writing; Characterization; Overcoming an Obstacle; Characterization with Dialogue; Stretching out your Story with Details and Action; Using Descriptive and Figurative Language; Flashbacks; First Times List; Foreshadowing; Lessons from Mentor Narratives; Elements of a Memoir; Writing an Effective Hook or Lead; Writing Prompts include: Embarrassment; Tricked, Lied, Mean Joke; Overcoming an Obstacle; Incorporating Dialogue; Listing all the Details; Making a Difficult Choice or Decision; Using Descriptive and Figurative Language; Flashbacks; First Time (Flashback); Quick Write on Confidence Level; Final Draft of a Complete Memoir
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags Writing, Memoir, Creative Writing, Mentor Texts, Rubric, Reading As A Reader, Reading As A Writer, Writing Practice, Teaching Points, Writing Lessons, Teaching Memoir, Memoir Prompts For High School, Elements Of A Memoir, Memoir Topics For High School, Memoir Ideas High School
100 Little Reading Comprehension Lessons: Fun-to-read stories with skill-building exercises
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
100 Little Reading Comprehension Lessons: Fun-to-read stories with skill-building exercises A teaching resource tailored for educators seeking to enhance their students' reading skills. Developed to stimulate the curiosity of early learners, this product delivers entertaining and educational content that entices young minds. The book features: 100 captivating short stories, poems, and articles meticulously designed for Grade 1-4 students. Diverse range of texts allowing learners to actively discover new concepts across various themes and genres. Engaging narratives supporting their vocabulary expansion journey in an enjoyable way. Skill-building exercises: Each engaging story presented is also a tool facilitating considerable skill-building exercises. Post-story comprehension questions serve multiple purposes: To review what they have read To provide opportunities for critical analysis. To familiarize students with new words within contexts further enhancing their language acquisition process by connecting novel terms with clear and concise descriptors found in the texts. This comprehensive teaching resource works in diverse instructional setups: whole-class teachings enabling peer learning; small groups providing more focused assistance leading individual progress tracking; or even as homework assignments involving parents into their child's learning path while regularly reviewing student development right from home! Packaging details: The package includes one all-encompassing PDF file containing necessary lesson plans focusing on strengthening comprehension skills. - Easy reproducibility onto physical media - Single-page lessons offer flexibility - Usable between Grades 1-4 "Choosing '100 Little Reading Comprehension Lessons' brings calculated fun into classrooms or home schools alike - offering bite-sized nuggets of knowledge wrapped up within short, exciting narratives promoting love for learning."
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Story Squares #2 for Grades 5-6: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Story Squares #2 for Grades 5-6: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension A dynamic teaching resource that bridges the gap between learning and fun in reading comprehension. Specifically designed for grades 5 and 6, this tool thinks outside the box, channeling students' multiple learning styles and tapping into their creativity. Understanding that not all children learn the same way, Story Squares goes beyond traditional comprehension approaches. It doesn't just help learners remember what they've read; it challenges them to connect deeply with the subject matter. Engages Language Arts skills Taps into Creative Arts abilities Harnesses Writing capabilities Incorporates Higher-Order Thinking processes. The integrated approach creates a robust learning experience centered around reading. Focused Classics: Makes comprehension tangible with its focus on five beloved children's classics: "Crash" "The Cay" "Walk Two Moons" "The Library Card" "Chasing Vermeer." For each of these timeless books, a story summary along with twenty activity options is provided to prompt student responses—inspiring diverse thinking avenues whilst elevating their grasp of literature. To further enhance educators' use of this resource in diverse settings , teacher hints are provided within the material. These helpful clues can guide educators to make each class engagement more effective and might serve as quick insights when grading student activities. Moreover, a grading rubric is included—an objectivity tool designed not just to assess but also feedback into improving students' comprehensive abilities over time. Glossary & Format: It also features a glossary of terms—a handy reference ensuring unfamiliar words become valuable additions to each student's vocabulary bank and promoting language expansion side by side improvement in comprehension skill level. With one product file presented in an easily accessible PDF format—Story Squares serves as an authentic course companion ideal for any Language arts module focused on comprehension. It paves a profound yet straightforward path towards the cultivation of well-rounded readers, enriched by an interactive learning process that leaves no stone unturned.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Comprehension Grades 1-2
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Comprehension Grades 1-2: A Distinctive Teaching Resource Comprehension Grades 1-2 is a remarkable teaching resource skilfully created to boost the comprehension skills of learners in grade 1 and grade 2. Designed especially for Language Arts, this workbook acts as a skillful guide for teachers striving to instill a deep understanding of written text in their students. Making Sense of Reading Educators understand that reading surpasses mere word recognition. Thus, Comprehension Grades 1-2 delves into making sense of what is read - a critical step towards academic success. This invaluable tool emphasises on cultivating important comprehension skills like: Follwoing directions, Categorising, Sequencing, Main idea identification, Apllication in context, and Finding information. Tailored Learning Journey Per Student & Setting The workbook is crafted with several activities meticulously arranged within its enriching content that guarantees each student's learning journey is exclusively tailored according to their pace and style . The activities are designed for unsupervised individual practice either at home or within classroom settings. The flexible format lets teachers incorporate it effortlessly into varied instructional settings like group or small team sessions. Beyond Classroom Learning & an Efficient Layout In addition to being used within classrooms, each activity can integrate seamlessly into home-learning reinforcement exercises thereby fostering parent-child engagement - equally beneficial for homeschoolers seeking organized practices for developing comprehension skills. The Comprehension Grades 1-2 workbook contains a set of professionally compiled lesson plans spread across 51 ready-to-print pages housed within one handy PDF file. Plus, answer keys are included for convenience and ease of reference during evaluations or review sessions. Conclusion In conclusion, Comprehension Grades 1-2 supplies teachers with easy-to-use content that simplifies teaching comprehensive Language Arts concepts while actively engaging students in their learning journey. The goal is to equip children not just to decode words but truly read by deeply understanding them.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Comprehension, Categorizing, Main Idea, Context Clues, Sequencing
Story Squares #3 for Grades 5-6: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Introduction Story Squares #3 for Grades 5-6: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension is a dynamic teaching resource designed to heighten the effectiveness of reading comprehension lessons. Main Objective Crafted diligently with an aim to instill a passion for reading in students, this tool cultivates essential skills including Language Arts, Writing, Higher-Order Thinking, and Creative Arts. Versatility and Flexibility of Use The material's flexibility allows its use in various settings such as whole group activities, small group study sessions or individual homework assignments . Its content offers students the chance to respond to reading tasks using a broad range of their developed skills. Incorporated Literature Works: "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" "Out of the Dust" "Fever 1793" Around each novel revolves a concise story summary supported by an assortment of twenty activity choices that lean on both cognitive and creative abilities. Educators' Benefits & Grading Rubric Included . This all-inclusive tool shuns monotonous learning methods by introducing innovative strategies that promote avid reading habits among pupils. It features a grading rubric facilitating objective task evaluation alongside academic growth tracking. Glossary Scheme & Packet Format: A glossary containing essential terms provides further reinforcement towards comprehension enhancement. The Story Squares #3 packet comes as one easy-to-use PDF making it ready-for-print on sixteen pages. Conclusion: Primarily intended for fifth and sixth graders submerged into Language Arts —with focus on comprehension—this versatile teaching resource manifests itself as an invaluable addition to modernized educational plans accentuating advanced yet simplified pedagogy principles. The adaptable nature along with its multi-layered benefits render Story Squares #3 an optimal selection fulfilling greater operationality while motivating students towards enjoyable literature exploration.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Reading Comprehension, Complete Sentences, Compare And Contrast, Brochure, Proper Nouns
Building Comprehension - Grade 8
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Building Comprehension - Grade 8: Product Overview Building Comprehension - Grade 8 is an excellent educational resource for enhancing student comprehension abilities, perfectly fitting into Language Arts curriculum and specifically targeting the subject of Comprehension. Designed to align with the learning capabilities of a Grade 8 student. Inclusive Content and Themes The product layout includes various engaging stories that address themes like: Renowned figures, Sports personalities, Mysteries, Disasters, and Intriguing facts about science and nature. Simplicity with Effectiveness The strength of this product lies in its simplicity yet effectiveness. It uses a controlled vocabulary averaging two readability levels below the content grade , ensuring comprehensive understanding for students while fostering reading skills confidence. Follow-Up Questions & Exercises The product follows up each story with takeaway questions designed to further ingrains key comprehension skills. Vital components that are tested include: Predicting outcomes based on context clues, . Making inferences, br/> Understanding context clues etc. Variety of Usage Contexts & Student Engagement-focused Design This PDF lesson plan is suitable for multiple teaching events such as whole group instruction or small group activity; sections from it can also be assigned as homework tasks.The design effectively balances amusement with academics making it productive & fun alike delivering academic results without sidelining student engagement.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Reading Comprehension: Fact and Opinion - FLASH-PC
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Reading Comprehension: Fact and Opinion - FLASH-PC FLASH-PC is an valuable teaching program created to help students from grades 5 through 8 understand the distinction between fact and opinion within reading comprehension. It's a critical skill to promote higher literacy levels and strengthen critical thinking—keys for academic success. The software features activities that engage middle-grade learners in studying this topic deeply. Interactive Learning Approach The program comes in a single zip file compatible with PC systems. It employs an interactive approach making learning both enjoyable and effective, offering "before-you-read" and "after-you-read" questions to emphasize the principles being taught. This method enforces active involvement of the students before they even start reading. Critical Reading Passages Feature A unique feature of this resource are the Reading Passages that bring every matter alive for students. In addition, there are a variety of printables that: Allow educators to assign homework tasks which reinforce acquired knowledge, Add physical elements into classroom lessons, Suitable for after school commitments, Ideal for small or large group settings requiring intensive guidance. The Vocabulary Flash Cards Feature Vocabulary flash cards integrated into the package offer an easy way for learners to broaden their language base while simultaneously enhancing their comprehension abilities by introducing them with new words they will encounter during reading sessions. The Graphic Organizers Tool Included within this package are graphic organizers which enhance understanding by visibly displaying connections amongst facts or ideas within text content. These tools enable students to break down multifaceted ideas into manageable components, fostering vital thinking skills like sequencing, categorization and determining cause-effect relationships. Additional Interactive Activities The software goes beyond basic worksheets and incorporates other fun activities where students can engage more actively in their learning process. Through valuable features provided in the Reading Comprehension: Fact and Opinion – FLASH PC toolkit today’s educators can make studying an exciting process rather than a mundane routine typically associated with traditional classroom learning. In summary, Reading Comprehension: Fact and Opinion - FLASH-PC acts as a flexible partner for all educators. It aligns well with different teaching approaches to harmoniously meet individual learner needs. This helpful resource is waiting for your discovery!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Language Arts, Comprehension, Reading, Fact And Opinion, Reading Passages
Reading Logs, Goal-Setting, and Reflection for Middle School Readers
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This 47-page editable resource, Reading Logs, Goal-Setting, and Reflection for Middle School Readers is a how-to lesson to help teachers center the importance of reading (and independent reading) in their 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Language Arts classrooms by having students be accountable for their reading. Students establish goals for their reading : the number of pages, minutes, and books they would like to read over the course of a grading period (quarter, trimester, or semester). They initially reflect on their feelings about reading , then establish goals for the first marking period. (The resource offers a step-by-step instruction for teachers to help students set reasonable and realistic goals for how much they want to read.) Each grading period, they review their goals to see if they achieved, surpassed, or fell short of achieving them . They reflect on their successes and challenges, and then. establish new goals. This resource offers teachers the following: a hyperlinked Table of Contents About this Resource- a handy guide with everything you need for this resource in one place a detailed lesson plan that includes how students can determine their reading goals Essential and Guiding Questions Standards, Objectives, and Learning Targets a sample Reading Requirements handout for a typical classroom which is easily editable to fit your needs a self-reflection as readers, before they establish goals the first time Reading Goals for each marking period (Quarters and Trimesters are included) which contain self-reflections for students to complete in which they celebrate their successes, identify their challenges, offer solutions for these challenges, and set new goals for the next grading period. Reading Log Template for Quarters or Trimesters for students to complete Reflections for each marking period End-of-Year Reflection with guiding questions for them to think about their goals, their successes, their challenges, what they learned about themselves as readers, favorite books or authors, etc. 6 Sample Student End-of-Year Reflections Most students don't read enough and many of our students read below grade level. As English teachers, we struggle with providing our students enough in-class time for reading, whether it's through SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) or DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) or some other carved out time for reading. Many teachers will tell you that they have tried reading logs, and students often cheat on them or don't turn them in. My experience has been different. By building in student accountability by having them establish reading goals, in addition to giving them 10-15 minutes of silent reading in class twice a week (or however much time you have dedicated to it), and by checking in with them regularly on their reading practice, students turn in their reading logs. Of course there has to be follow-through on the teacher's part by contacting parents, discussing with students how to choose the just-right book, making sure books are available, talking about reading, doing book talks, or having them do book talks, etc. You might be interested in the following resources that pair nicely with Reading Logs, Goal Setting, and Reflection for Middle School Readers. Part 1: What We Do When We Read: Teach or Review Reading Strategies for Middle School, When we read, our brain is engaging in subconscious activities related to what we are reading. In this lesson, students complete a reading survey, write a personal reading history, and through the poem, "The Voice You Hear When You Read Silently," by Thomas Lux, identify reading strategies we use subconsciously. Part 2: Reading Logs and Goal Setting for Middle School Readers , in this how-to lesson, teachers introduce what they expect from their students in terms of their accountability for their reading. Students have handouts to help them establish goals for their reading for each grading period: how many books they want to finish and how many pages they want to read, and a self-reflection on their accomplishments. Part 4: Summary Writing for Short Stories in your Middle School Classroom : A step-by-step lesson to teach students write a summary of a short story by completing a graphic organizer. Includes links to several stories. Also includes an optional group summary project In addition, using Chris Van Allsburg picture books. Part 5: Metacognitive Logs: Reading Response (Strategies to Teach) : Provides teachers with detailed lessons to teach students how to respond to literature by analyzing and interpreting their thoughts while reading. This process trains students to focus on their reading. There are many student examples and opportunities for interactive activities. I also offer a number of book reports that help students stay accountable to their reading. Character Analysis Essay, Gift for a Character Book Report, and Oral Presentation Book into Movie Project: Comparing and Contrasting Poetry Book Report Mini-Reviews Book Report Mystery, Thriller, Horror, and Suspense Book Report Book Jacket Book Report Historical Fiction Book Report Historical Fiction Literature Circle Project
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags Independent Reading, Middle School Reading, Reading Logs, Goal-setting, Self-reflection, Accountability, Reading Goals, Student Accountability, Middle School Readers
Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences - FLASH-PC
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences - FLASH-PC This is a comprehensive teaching resource designed to significantly aid in developing students' understanding of interpretation and deduction tactics. Aimed at teachers and instructors from Grade 5 up to Grade 8 , it focuses on boosting the analytical skills required for reading comprehension. What sets this course apart, however, is its specific emphasis on the concept of making inferences. Exemplification Learning Approach The resource adopts an exemplification learning approach with Reading Passages providing real-world examples acting as blueprints upon which students can build their skills. Each passage kick-starts with 'Before You Read' questions and winds down with 'After You Read' questions to reinforce learning. Plethora of Supporting Materials Vocabulary flash cards, Educator's printable documents, Inferential graphic organizers. The product offers these supportive materials to diversify teaching approaches, catering to various learning styles ensuring internalization of new vocabulary effectively. Omnipresent Utility & Flexibility Besides being a comprehensive standalone resource for use during language arts lessons in comprehension subtopics, the product also has opportunities for blended e-learning experiences due its software (for PC) file type that permits different modes of implementation — be it whole group sessions or smaller study groups besides individual study assignments — giving it utility across different classroom environments or homeschooling setups. In essence Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences - FLASH-PC serves as a comprehensive guide simplifying understanding and mastering complex inferring tasks returning rich literacy rewards beneficial beyond school years extending into professional trajectories later in life.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (PC)
Building Comprehension - Grade 5
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Building Comprehension - Grade 5 A teaching resource designed especially for grade five language arts educators . This product file contains: Captivating stories from various genres and themes. Biographies about famous individuals. Accounts on sports stars and events. Riddles, mysteries and astonishing facts about science and nature. The primary focus is to keep student interest piqued, spur their imaginations, ensuring understanding and boosting reading confidence among the students. Follow-up Questions & Lesson Plans The resource also includes follow-up questions targeting essential comprehension skills reinforcement. It offers effective lesson plans in an easily accessible PDF format facilitating preparations for teachers as well as understanding of the students during learning cycles. Versatility & Usecases This teaching material supports a versatile application adaptable to both small group demonstrations or whole group discussions effectively. Not limited to classrooms alone, it's also practical for homeschooling sessions dedicated towards enhancing comprehension skills among fifth graders at home. Furthermore, it can be integrated into homework assignments aiding learners retain concepts outside regular school hours significantly. In Conclusion , make use of this trusted educational resource endorsed by educators worldwide for optimal development of Grade 5 students' language arts skills offering them an engagingly inclusive look at language arts comprehension.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Burning Bridges | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Burning Bridges | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck Burning Bridges | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck is a teaching resource designed to strengthen language arts comprehension and foster literary analysis skills . It caters to students from grade 4 to grade 7. Introduction: This tool introduces learners into the intriguing world of figurative language using the expression of Burning Bridges. It piques interest and promotes engaging learning experience. Diverse Learning Tools: The deck contains a blend of useful tools, including a detailed video lesson for foundational understanding, and an immersive reading passage with audio support for accommodation purpose - ensuring equal learning opportunity for visual and auditory learners. Evaluation Tasks: Included within this educational package is a quick-write task that assesses comprehension. It engages students in critical thinking by motivating them into deeper reflections about what they've learned. Versatile Application & Lifelong Impact The resource comes in form of 13 PowerPoint slides suited for various implementation strategies—from group-based learning environments like whole class discussions or smaller study circles—the flexibility allows teachers perfect adoption according to their unique classroom dynamics. Potential Homework Assignments - Among other things, these activities can also serve as supplemental homework assignments. This independent approach enables solid reinforcement of concepts through repeated exposure while stimulating problem-solving tendencies—a key skill impacting lifelong learning journeys! Innovative Teaching Simplified Last but not least, Burning Bridges| Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck embodies both innovation and simplicity. It captures students' attention through lively visuals while fostering academic aspirations with high-quality substance. This seamless blend makes every teaching moment immensely productive!
Author Teach Me This
Tags Burning Bridges, Figurative Language, Literature, Language Arts, Micro-Learning
Building Comprehension - Grade 9
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Building Comprehension - Grade 9 Building Comprehension - Grade 9 is an innovative teaching resource meticulously designed to enhance comprehension skills in Grade 9 students. This tool uses engaging stories from a wide range of interests that include several areas such as renowned personalities, sports events, mysteries, disasters, legends , and narratives from mythology , ensuring it captivates the students' attention and stimulates their curiosity. The reading comprehension tool serves education in an exciting way by employing a carefully curated controlled vocabulary. It guarantees the content fits intelligibly between not stirring much stress with strenuous language and not being too simplistic; keeping it challenging yet understandable with a readability level two grades below ninth grade. Distinguishing Element of the Resource: Follow-up Questions A standout feature of this resource is the follow-up questions posed after each reading exercise. These have been devised thoughtfully to reinforce key comprehension skills among ninth-grade learners. The pedagogic approach offers custom practice for elements like: Understanding context clues, Making predictions, Composing summaries. About The Content Type & Its Flexibility In Usage The content type predominantly involves lesson plans developed with effective instructive methods in focus. The resource comes in PDF format making it easy download or print fit for use within various teaching environments such as: School classrooms (whole group or small group study sessions) Homeschooling scenarios (individualized study plans). 'Building Comprehension – Grade 9' provides adaptability by serving different pedagogical requirements; educators can utilize it as regular teaching material in the classroom or assign it as supplementary homework depending on their comprehensive teaching strategies. To Summarize This detailed and well-thought product is a trusted aid aiming to build robust foundations of literacy among ninth-grade students while making the learning process an engaging experience.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Story Squares for Grades 3-4: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Story Squares for Grades 3-4: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension Story Squares for Grades 3-4: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension is a captivating teaching resource that metamorphoses reading comprehension into an interactive and exciting journey. This unique tool beautifully integrates Language Arts, Writing, Higher-Order Thinking, and Creative Arts methods. Exclusively crafted keeping third and fourth-grade students in mind who ready to explore deeper levels of reading and critical thinking; this product cultivates a bridge between text analysis and innovative responses. Its goal being to help students comprehend concepts effortlessly while still maintaining their curiosities. Complete with content specifically centered around six famous children's novels "Class President," "Charlotte’s Web," "How to Eat Fried Worms," “The Hundred Dress,” “Bunnicula,” and "The Whipping Boy.” This product accompanies each story with 20 activity alternatives that stimulate multiple learning styles. This resource goes beyond simply supplying lesson plans —it includes essential teacher hints aiding educators to enhance their approach during lessons based on best practices. An easy-to-comprehend rubric is provided – allowing teachers individually measure student work based on objective grading standards while promoting learner progression. Incorporated within the package you also find a glossary of terms - removing language arts instruction barriers by simplifying vocabulary-related doubts. Story Squares™ excels at adaptability— it can fit effortlessly into either large group formats or small focused groups urging collaborative learning efforts or one-on-one focuses respectively. It affirms itself when designated as homework—supplying chances for ongoing parental involvement in monitoring their child's educational progression. The resource file comes in a PDF format, ensuring effortless download on any device. In conclusion, Story Squares introduces innovation into your classrooms by implementing a novel yet highly-effective approach towards developing reading comprehension skills amongst learners.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Late Lunch with Llamas (Magic Tree House #34 Lesson Plan)
ELA, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Literature, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, History, History: Ancient, Geography, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Title: Late Lunch with Llamas (Magic Tree House #34 Lesson Plan) This resource provides a comprehensive 5-day lesson plan for Grades 1 to 3, structured around the enchanting story of Late Lunch with Llamas . Blending Language Arts and Social Studies, this educational tool also sparks students' curiosity and encourages active learning through related activities. An easy-to-use teaching aid, it aligns teaching objectives with chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary practice and includes links to relevant video materials. Group discussions can be tailored according to each day's tasks, accommodating diverse learner interests and styles due to its customizable nature depending on student age or reading level. Multidisciplinary Learning Objectives: Arts: Engage students through drawing and coloring exercises. Comprehension Skills & English Language Arts: Enhance grammar, spelling and writing abilities Social Studies & History: Integration of geography lessons inspires holistic understanding. The material places an emphasis on developing research skills for a strong foundation in critical thinking. Make use of pre-reading activities to prepare young learners; try our comprehensive chapter quizzes for reinforcement; assign worksheets based on story elements that focus on literature-driven vocabulary expansion. Fostering Deep Analysis: Carefully curated character analysis materials guide students throughout their discovery journey. Post-reading project-based tasks boost experiential learning—an integral element in modern education practices. Sustainable Teaching Methods: The worksheets provided are versatile— they can be used traditionally or transformed into interactive digital exercises reducing print usage—a sustainable teaching practice we all aim for today. Use this brilliant tool crafted meticulously intertwining fun elements practical along with pedagogic methodology into learning— there's no better way to deepen students' love for the Magic Tree House collection. Nurture inquiring minds through a journey that not only transforms them into confident readers but also critical thinkers and enthusiastic learners.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Lesson Plan, Magic Tree House, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Geography
Reading Comprehension: Fact and Opinion - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Reading Comprehension: Fact and Opinion - FLASH-MAC Reading Comprehension: Fact and Opinion - FLASH-MAC is a crucial educational tool both for public-school teachers as well as homeschooling educators. This software focuses chiefly on improving students' understanding of reading materials, primarily divided into fact and opinion. It is thoughtfully tailored for pupils from grade 5 to 8, largely catering to the Language Arts subject. Inherent in this application is a chapter mini that provides modern curriculum -based content to your students. It delivers an advantageous mix of Reading Passages followed by carefully designed 'Before you Read' and 'After you Read' questions, striving to promote critical thinking while adding onto learners’ pre-existing knowledge. This software includes more than just reading resources – boasting additional tools specifically created for comprehension learning purposes. The application has a collection of printables providing interactive hands-on exercises, vocabulary flashcards aimed at enhancing language skills along with precisely designed graphic organizers are included within this comprehensive language arts package. In order to encourage active over passive learning, the software offers interactive activities that ensure student engagement while efficiently absorbing lessons about distinguishing facts from opinions in texts they encounter. This all-in-one tool known as FLASH-MAC is incredibly useful whether deployed for group teaching within classrooms or private homeschooling sessions. The scope can even be further expanded into smaller groups where collaborative learning can take place or its components assigned as homework tasks promoting self-paced study outside conventional coaching environments. The product comes as a MAC compatible zip file making it relatively easy yet secure when accessed online. Note: even though it falls under lesson plans does not strictly confine its usage within those parameters! You can leverage Reading Comprehension: Fact & Opinion - FLASH-MAC for various teaching requirements – it can either supplement your existing modules or be instrumental in launching new ones, making this tool a necessary educational resource. Reading Comprehension: Fact and Opinion - FLASH-MAC showcases the perfect harmony of integrating technology for improved learning results. By equally balancing academic demands with engaging activities, it attends to the unique needs of current dynamic educational landscapes, promising to be an educator's faithful ally.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Language Arts, Fact And Opinion, Reading, Comprehension, Reading Passages
Caves and Karst Unit Study
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Crafts, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Projects, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Caves and Karst Unit Study This is an engaging , comprehensive, and low preparation teaching resource that explores the fascinating world of caves and karst. It is a valuable resource for educators focusing on grades 3 to 5, as well as homeschooling guardians. Main Topics Covered Introductory concepts about caves and karst formations Detailed insight into speleothems and cave forms Landscape found in karsts Particularly captivating information about cave ecosystems habitat adaptations. The unit study wraps up with an exploration of cave conservation efforts highlighting their importance. Tailored Approach to Learning Styles Each lesson includes: Visual-auditory online presentations , alongside curated videos. Reading passages: To cater for those who learn best through perusing textual information. Upon consideration for student handwriting skills levels, options are made available within note-taking pages with either primary lines, regular lines or no lines. Note-taking pages & Graphic organizers: To keep track of acquired knowledge across every topic covered. Hands-on activities are incorporated into every lesson plan providing kinesthetic opportunities. Purposeful Assessment through Quizzes A tool that teachers or homeschoolers can use flexibly over days or weeks depending on pacing preference - quizzes filled with 15 multiple-choice questions per lesson – ideal in testing understanding at each stage. Cross-Curricular Subjects Integration The unit study covers: Art (emphasis on drawing, coloring & crafts) English Language Arts Geography and Geology Grammar, History, Reading, Science and Social Studies research work , Spelling . The Caves and Karst Unit Study: An interactive unit study that inspires young geologists' minds while encouraging the application of learned concepts through hands-on activities. The resource spans over 150 pages premium content in a downloadable file in PDF format. A truly comprehensive guide for both educators and homeschoolers.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Caves, Karst Formations, Speleothems, Cave Ecosystems, Conservation Efforts
The Mayflower Compact: Reading and Analyzing a Primary Source Document
ELA, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Strategies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
The Mayflower Compact- Analyzing a Primary Source Document , is a 27 page standards aligned resource that provides your 6th-9th grade students with strategies for reading, understanding, and analyzing a challenging primary source document . Our students need help developing the skills to read complex materials, especially primary source historical documents. Students need practice on how to read a primary source document, and reading it once isn’t enough. Your students will participate in a close read of the primary source document four times: 1. for context and origins (source the document); 2. for meaning; 3. for the purpose (argument or thesis) of the document; and 4. read like a historian. Students will collaborate in deep discussions developing their critical thinking skills as they delve into their reading and analysis of the Mayflower Compact. Through this experience, they will find that their discussions become richer as they work through the questions provided for each of the 4 Reads. The follow up to the lesson, the multiple choice and short answer questions will offer students an opportunity to showcase what they learned. This lesson can take 2 50-minute periods to complete. However, if we want our students to feel confident enough to tackle primary source documents written in the past in unfamiliar English, we need to give them the tools to do so. Even so, I have provided an annotated version of the Mayflower Compact to help your English Language Learners, students on IEPs and 504 Plans, and struggling readers. The Mayflower Compact- Analyzing a Primary Source Document includes the following: History and Reading for History Standards, Objectives, and Learning Targets Essential Question: How do founding documents like the Mayflower Compact shape the principles and practices of governance in societies? 3 Guiding Questions: "What were the key motivations behind the drafting and signing of the Mayflower Compact?"; "How does the language and structure of the Mayflower Compact reflect the religious and political beliefs of the Pilgrims?"; and "What principles of governance are outlined in the Mayflower Compact, and how do they compare with other early democratic documents or principles?" Lesson 1: What are Primary and Secondary Sources Lesson Plan 2: Four Reads: Reading and Analyzing a Primary Source Document The Mayflower Compact in its original wording and in Plain English 4 Reads Questions and Answer Key Multiple choice and Short Answer Assessment and Answer Key
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags Mayflower Compact, 13 British Colonies, English Colonies, Primary Source Document, Reading Comprehension, Thinking Like A Historian, Reading For Purpose And Argument, U.S. History, Critical Thinking, Assessment
Story Squares for Grade 3: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Story Squares for Grade 3: Multiple Learning Styles for Reading Comprehension Story Squares serves as a multifaceted teaching tool , enhancing students' reading comprehension by incorporating various learning styles. This resource is beneficial to both public school teachers and homeschooling educators who aim to unlock the full potential of their teaching strategies. The Classics Brought Alive: Apart from timeless children's classics like "Freckle Juice," "Judy Moody was in a Mood. Not a Good Mood. A Bad Mood," "The Magic Finger," "Chocolate Fever," "The Van Gogh Cafe", and “Skylark,” Story Squares also opens up opportunities for language arts, higher-order thinking, writing, and creative arts . Diverse Activity Options: Every story comes with its summary. An option of 20 possible activities is available per story. These array of tasks range from analytical questions that probe big-picture thinking skills to creative assignments may involve art or storytelling. Versatile Application: The Story Squares can be incorporated into various classroom settings – wheatheher it is during whole group discussions, small work groups, homework assignment or even project work. Educator-Friendly Features for Easy Use: Included teacher hints help steer the process of implementation effectively; A grading rubric ensures clarity and fairness during evaluation; A comprehensive glossary provides easy access to vocabulary terms. > Made Specifically For Third-Graders Learning Language Arts Subject Area Story Squares is designed to cater the language arts subject area for third grade level learners, with a specific emphasis on enhancing comprehension skills. This allows Story Squares to adapt based on the needs of its learners while fostering an enduring love for reading.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Ella Fitzgerald Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat Book Companion Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 3, 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets
Ella Fitzgerald Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat Book Companion Activities This resource accompanies Roxane Orgill’s book, 'Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald', providing a comprehensive collection of 43 printable activities which elevate understanding and appreciation of this influential jazz singer for students. Main Features: A deep exploration into elements such as plot structure, character analysis and figurative language usage. Promotion of critical thinking skills through tasks such as inferring character motivations or making personal connections. An emphasis on life lessons related to resilience, passion and overcoming adversity echoed by Ella’s history. Seamless integration into teachings on Black history or women in history units. Educational Adaptability: This tool offers adaptability whether used for whole class instruction fostering group discussions or focused small-group instructions targeting specific reading mastery. It can also be assigned as homework promoting independent learning. Note: Reading material itself is not included in this teaching resource. Variety of Activities Include: Timeline Sequence Tasks: Featuring notable historical periods from the story timeline.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Ella Fitzgerald, Jazz Singer, Book Companion, Critical Thinking, Character Analysis
Sharp Cookie | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Sharp Cookie | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck Sharp Cookie | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck is an interactive teaching resource meticulously tailored to enhance students' understanding of figurative language. This thoughtfully designed tool envelopes concepts in a playful and enlightening wrapper, making the learning experience enjoyable, insightful and enduring. The resource encompasses a micro-learning deck for students from grades four through seven studying Language Arts . Predominantly, it focuses on the figurative language term 'Sharp Cookie' , providing an exciting avenue for young learners to appreciate and adopt this concept within their lexical repository. Teachers can derive immense educational value from using this tool during whole group lessons or breaking it down into smaller segments for small group work. A comprehension-friendly format enables independent exploration by students, allowing teachers to distribute parts of it as homework assignments. Main Components: Built of 13 ready-display slides in PowerPoint format. Involves engaging elements such as video lessons explaining the core concept: 'figurative language'. A reading passage with audio support allows young minds to dive deep into the written material while organically soaking in auditory palpitations—a powerful combination amplifying comprehension rates manifold. To ensure that pupils have understood every bit of knowledge disseminated through this toolset, quick write activities are included within each unit - providing a fertile ground for applying learned concepts along with stimulating creativity. In essence, Sharp Cookie | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck can serve as both comprehensive lesson plans or supplementary resources within any traditional or homeschooling setup aiming to actualize superior education standards.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Figurative Language, Micro-learning, Interactive Teaching, Language Arts, Understanding
Reading Comprehension: Sequencing - FLASH-PC
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Reading Comprehension: Sequencing - FLASH-PC The Reading Comprehension: Sequencing - FLASH-PC is an educational tool delicately constructed to boost the comprehension skills of students in Grades 5 through 8 focusing on language arts . Rooted in its core functionality, it enhances the ability of learners to arrange facts accurately within reading contexts. While maintaining its compactness, this resource robustly centers on delivering curriculum-related content through inclusive elements such as: Reading passages Strategically positioned comprehension queries conducted both 'before' and 'after' reading sessions that inspire prediction strategies and checks reflection understanding respectively. These techniques uniquely engage student involvement. Diversified Learning Experience & Classroom Interaction To further diversify the learning experience, printable materials intended for direct inclusion into lesson plans or as additional homework assignments are available. This setup offers teachers a simple way to guide without needing to create worksheets. In addition, vocabulary flashcards incorporated aim at solidifying key terminology studied in context. Also present are graphic organizers that visually arrange data for students who absorb better through such methods ensuring learners of all styles can benefit from this resource. A layer of digital interactivity has been woven into this educational tool via PC software integrated activities encouraging dynamic responses boosting learner's interest in allocated tasks be it within classrooms or remote learning scenarios. Fulfills Varied Teaching Techniques & Caters Individual Needs This resource exhibits significant flexibility catering to different teaching techniques be it for comprehensive classes or smaller group breakout sessions while simultaneously delivering tailored material suiting individual scholar needs. A Beneficial Educational Tool at Your Disposal In conclusion, Reading Comprehension: Sequencing - FLASH-PC stands as a vital asset effectively driving results when teaching fact sequencing under comprehension lessons while aiding in the progressive academic journey of every learner.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (PC)
Extended Response IRACE Lesson
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Extended Response IRACE Lesson: An Indispensable Resource for 8th Grade Language Arts Educators The Extended Response IRACE Lesson is a meticulously designed resource that prepares students to effectively extract and utilize textual evidence in their extended responses, thus enhancing comprehension skills. This tool is specifically created for 8th grade Language Arts educators. A Three-Day Implementable Plan This lesson plan is designed to be implemented over the course of three days. Here's an outline: Day One: Introduction of Concepts Day Two: Practice Exercises Day Three: Review and Assessment The plan offers flexibility to teachers in using it for either whole or small group instruction, as well as assign sections for homework. Versatility at Its Best! An invaluable feature this resource touts is its adaptability. The package comes with a ready-to-print PDF and an editable Word document — both encompassing 11 pages each. This gives teachers the ability to easily customize the content according to their specific classroom needs with ease — doing away with starting from scratch! To Sum Up... In essence, the Extended Response IRACE Lesson blends pedagogical precision with practical flexibility, enabling improved comprehension skills among students. It offers much-needed support in lesson planning and execution stages, making it a critical addition to any middle school language arts curriculum.</p
Author Time Thrifty Teacher
Tags Comprehension Skills, Textual Evidence, Extended Response, Lesson Plan, Assessment
Pine Trees: Evergreens: Mini Thematic Unit Plan
ELA, Holiday & Seasonal, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Science, Life Sciences, Nature & Plants, Basic Science, Seasons, Winter, Preschool, Grade 1, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This is a wonderful resource to help children learn about Pine Trees: Evergreens while developing their ability to comprehend what they are reading. This pack contains so many resources to help you plan and deliver a fantastic lesson that will captivate your pupils! The Pine Trees: evergreens Minin Thematic Unit Plan Full lesson notes to help you plan a child-centred lesson about Pine Trees and creatures that eat the seeds - which will help you teach the 'plants' element of most Science curricula including touching on food chains and how animals obtain their food from plants. Information you need in an easy-to-read format that you can also use with able pupils 3 differentiated decodable reading passages in both colour and black and white formats and on a PowerPoint 3 differentiated reading comprehension activities 3 differentiated pages to allow pupils to use given vocabulary to write about pine trees. 1 page to draw a cone and describe it 1 page to colour a Crossbill - identified as a bird that relies on pine seeds for its food. Photos/pictures to use during the lesson and/or for display afterwards 1 twenty-slide PowerPoint Flashcards 1 fun art activity The lesson plan includes: Aims and objectives for the lesson Key vocabulary to be learned A list of resources required to teach the lesson to make your preparation easy! Pointers to assess children's understanding of the subject Step-by-step outline of the lesson The decodable passages come in three levels: The first level is for children who have a very basic grasp of phonics. This sheet requires knowledge of the sounds: o-e, i-e, ow, ee- ea and the sight words: have, are, do and the. It uses mostly one-syllable words. The second sheet requires knowledge of the sound ay and ur as well as of sight words: because, know and come. It still uses mainly one-syllable words. The third sheet contains yet more text with more words of two-syllables requiring knowledge of alternative spelling patterns for basic sounds, e.g. ea - weather. Who is the Decodable Reading Comprehension Passages + Lesson Plan: Pine Trees for? Teachers Home educators But not exclusively!! Format: 1 PDF 30 pages 1 MS PowerPoint 19 slides
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags Decodable Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Science, Evergreens, Trees, Factual Information, Plants, Home-education., Winter, Seasons
Reading Comprehension - Digital Lesson Plan Gr. 5-8 - FLASH-PC
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Reading Comprehension - Digital Lesson Plan Gr. 5-8 - FLASH-PC An engaging teaching resource designed for grades 5 to 8, aimed at enhancing reading comprehension skills through a comprehensive digital lesson plan. The Core Features Include: An interactive learning platform over 80 screens providing lessons on: Determining primary idea Understanding inferences Effective use of context clues A practical guide on using graphic organizers to enhance students' comprehension abilities. Innovative features like Text-to-Speech, along with video & audio support improving auditory learning experiences. A variety of engaging activities such as memory match game, crossword puzzles and word searches. A Comprehension Quiz allowing educators to assess their student's progress effectively after interactions within the lesson plan thus promoting greater engagement and enriched learning outcomes. Additional Utility and Compatibility: This product ensures wide usability by aligning with State Standards reflecting principles of Bloom’s Taxonomy. This makes it relevant for different educational settings including both public school educators as well as homeschoolers. Tech-Specs: The software-based file format allows easy installation across multiple PCs making it suitable for various modes of teaching sessions like whole-group instructions involving projector screens or solo tutoring scenarios in classroom computer stations. It encourages continuity during reinforcement exercises at home via guided homework sessions too!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (PC)