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Inspire your students with reading lesson plans that incorporate a variety of genres and interactive activities. These resources aim to improve fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Use these plans to create an engaging reading environment where students develop a lifelong love for literature.
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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)
Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences - FLASH-MAC A well-crafted teaching tool targeting the 5th to 8th-grade levels. It concentrates on one key aspect of English Language Arts, specifically comprehension, and dives deep into the skill of making inferences. Curriculum -aligned content: The product offers comprehensive curriculum -aligned content. It includes compelling reading passages that aim to stimulate students' thought processes. Every passage is accompanied by 'Before you Read' and 'After you Read' questions encouraging reflective learning and understanding. Useful Printables: Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences - FLASH-MAC also features helpful printables for off-screen engagement—equally valuable for independent work or group exercises during classroom time or homework. Vocabulary Skills: To facilitate necessary vocabulary skills associated with effective comprehension techniques, this product presents vocabulary flashcards for reinforcement and memory boosting. These come in handy when dealing with individual student needs or during cooperative learning sessions. Interactive Activities: The solution further amplifies its efficacy through interactive activities. Students will practice interpreting text using contextual cues—a significant aspect when drawing logical conclusions from written content. Inclusion of Graphic Organizers: An added highlight within 'Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences - FLASH-MAC', graphic organizers assist pupils to visually sort information thus making it easier to comprehend the purposed text meanings—an essential layer securing successful learning outcomes efficiently. User-friendly Software Design: The sleek software design assures international Mac accessibility for educators—eliminating potential system compatibility problems while ensuring effortless user experience every time! Therefore, Reading Comprehension: Making Inferences - FLASH-MAC emerges as a comprehensive solution aimed at enhancing comprehension levels amongst middle-grade learners and providing a distinguishable boost to their language arts abilities. It serves as the perfect platform for guiding your students towards improved reading proficiency creatively.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
2nd Grade Unit 5 Reading Street Stories Set
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Second Grade Reading Street Unit 5 Stories Set This reading resource provides five short stories aligned to Reading Street Unit 5 for second grade students. The stories are 3-4 pages long and cover each week of the unit. Teachers can print these engaging stories and send them home for additional reading practice. Students will enjoy reading these skill-level appropriate narratives. Educators can also display the included high-frequency words in the classroom to build reading fluency. Use this resource for whole group instruction, small reading groups, or independent reading. With just print-and-go convenience, this Reading Street supplement makes an excellent addition to any second grade reading curriculum.
Author Sarah Sorensen
Tags Curriculums, Reading Street, Fiction Text, Short Stories, Literacy
Hoodwink | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Hoodwink | A Micro-Learning Deck for Figurative Language This teaching resource allows students to explore the figurative language term "hoodwink" in an engaging way. Through a short video lesson, a reading passage with audio, and comprehension activities, learners will grasp the meaning of hoodwink and how it is used in writing. Teachers can utilize this self-paced activity for independent practice or small group instruction. The micro-learning format takes under 15 minutes for students to complete independently. As an supplemental ELA resource, this learning deck offers a focused way for upper elementary and middle school students to build skills analyzing and applying figurative language. With audio support and multiple chances for students to interact with new vocabulary in context, this resource promotes improved reading fluency and comprehension.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Comprehension Activity, Reading Lesson, Learning Deck, Figurative, Language
Cut A Rug | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Cut A Rug | Figurative Language Activity teaches students about the figurative language term “Cut A Rug” through an engaging micro-learning deck. Students will watch an explanatory video breaking down the concept and then apply their knowledge by reading a passage with audio and responding to comprehension questions. This versatile resource can be used in whole-group, small-group, or individual settings to build students’ understanding of figurative language. The passage and questions allow educators to assess comprehension and learning in a bitesized format. This micro-learning deck delivers key language arts concepts to 4th-6th graders through multimedia components and focused skills practice.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Learning Deck, Reading, Comprehension, Figurative, Language
The Rain Poem | Upper Intermediate Lesson Plan
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Reading, Not Grade Specific, Adult Education, High School, Middle School, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables
This is an ELA ESL ELL and TEFL upper intermediate lesson plan worksheet set for The Rain poem. Students will read this poem and then complete the exercises to follow, which will assess their comprehension and implement grammar skills. They will study this poem about a rainy day with storms and flooding and the destruction they can cause. It includes a chatterbox exercise - conversation topics that feature throughout our resources to enable students to express themselves orally. The final exercise is a writing task as the students are asked to write their own poem. The poem can be about any topic of their choice but it must rhyme. This will test the students' vocabulary and writing skills. This resource can also be accessed through Google Apps. There is an answer key included in the zip file. 2 PDFs with 3 ready to print pages and one digital access file
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Poetry Lesson, Discussion, Writing Task, EFL, ESL
A Man Who Had No Eyes: Full Lesson Plan w/ PowerPoints & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Reading, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This resource will give you everything you need to complete a full, comprehensive reading lesson plan for A Man Who Had No Eyes text by MacKinlay Kantor. Files are offered as PDFs and Word documents. Included: -A Man Who Had No Eyes Lesson Plan -A Man Who Had No Eyes Worksheet -A Man Who Had No Eyes Answer Key Graphic Organizers: Author’s Purpose Characterization Chart Figurative Language Chart Historical Analysis Chart Imagery Chart Peer Evaluation Sheet Plot Diagram Read for Detail Setting Style Chart Symbol Chart Symbolism Chart Theme Diagram Tone and Mood Diagram Universal Plot Diagram Venn Diagram PowerPoints: Characterization Imagery, Voice, and Persona Irony and Ambiguity Narrator and Voice Plot Structure Symbolism and Allegory Theme - How to Interpret Theme Thank You Bonus Stuff!
Author Quality Teaching Products
Tags Reading Lesson Plan, Reading Powerpoint, Graphic Organizers, Figurative Language, Venn Diagram
" Hansel and Gretel" | Fairy Tale Early Reader Unit
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Hansel and Gretel Fairy Tale Early Reader Unit The Hansel and Gretel Fairy Tale Early Reader Unit serves as an engaging educational tool designed primarily for students from Grades 1 to 4. This comprehensive resource is set in the context of the beloved fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel, with a strong focus on developing literacy skills. Central to this unit are four unique reading levels intended to meet diverse learning needs. Each level includes: A student booklet A teacher booklet Full-page versions This design provides versatility for classroom use, be it in group learning sessions or as homework for independent study at home. Fascinating Extras Boost Learning To enrich the experience even further, additional language arts resources promote deeper engagement with this fairy tale-themed unit. The unit features enlightening extras such as: Fairy Tales Elements posters serving as crucial visual aids In-depth articles about Brothers Grimm - the masterminds behind Hansel and Gretel - for a valuable historical perspective. Promote Creativity! Foster your students' creativity by encouraging them to write their own renditions of Hansel and Gretler using our structured writing booklets! They can choose how they wish to customize it- by coloring pictures or making illustrations based on their skill level. Vocabulary Development It’s worth mentioning that our vocabulary strips range from basic levels up to more challenging ones. They serve dual purposes: In developing spelling skills, In understanding word definitions thoroughly. . Moving beyond memorization, our worksheets support vocabulary recognition using the context of the fairy tale. These can be used side by side with playful sequencing cards that promote story-line consistency by enabling learners to arrange illustrated scenes in a chronological order. Final Touches In conclusion, wrap up your unit with editing worksheets designed to help students develop their sentence structure skills and turn normal descriptions into vivid images. Doing so aids in the development of creative thinking - a skill essential for future studies. The Hansel and Gretel Fairy Tale Early Reader Unit is an end-to-end teaching resource that significantly enhances young learners' literacy development. It adapts to different types of learning environments such as whole-group instruction, small-group work or remote learning. Most importantly, it stays aligned with common core standards, preparing them better for academic advancement.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Fairy Tale Literacy, Reading Levels, Comprehension Skills, Vocabulary Development, Creative Writing
Burned Out | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Burned Out | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck Burned Out | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck is a prestigious teaching asset for educators seeking to enrich their students' grasp of figurative language. This resource is appropriate for students from grade 4 through grade 7, serving extensively in the domain of Language Arts, particularly Comprehension. The engaging and interactive micro-learning deck encourages learners to explore the fascinating world of figurative language. Focusing on the term 'Burned Out', it promotes active learning through an intimate reading experience and audio-assisted passages, so pupils can better comprehend figurative language concepts. Resource Inclusions: An informational video lesson on language concepts – a dynamic way to introduce variety into traditional instruction methods. A quick write feature that prompts immediate student participation thereby fostering interaction-based learning. The resource comes in a Microsoft PowerPoint file type ensuring easy access and display in class sessions with thirteen ready-to-deliver presentation slides. This saves valuable prep time while guaranteeing an effective content delivery method. Versatility: Aptly adjustable according to unique teaching needs and styles, these lessons can be introduced across multiple platforms - usable as large-group classroom settings for collaborative engagements or customised as individual activities or even assigned as homework tasks. Provides teachers flexibility based on varying classroom requirements. In summary, this micro-learning deck makes an ideal tool for those searching for well-organised yet adaptable materials honing in on comprehension under Language Arts curriculum.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Figurative Language, Language Arts, Comprehension, Active Learning, Interactive
Non-Fiction Early Reader: Apples Unit
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Non-Fiction Early Reader: Apples Unit A multipurpose teaching resource brimming with educational opportunities, specially curated for young readers in Grades 1-4. This set offers material at two different reading levels, making it adaptable to students' unique learning abilities. Experience lessons on apples come alive with real photos and non-fiction text features. Key Features: Instructive teacher guides equipped with themed words, comprehension questions, and reading tips to amplify learning. An array of Non-Fiction Text Feature Posters covering critical elements such as table of contents design, subtopic creation, illustrations enrichment. These can be used versatilely - whole group lectures or small group activities. Vibrant Apples booklets written at two-grade appropriate levels (Guided Reading Level: F & I). An exciting addition of a blank booklet inspires children to craft their own version of the story - a wonderful exercise in creativity and application of literacy concepts. Sounding cards with theme words from the texts along with picture-laden word strips for vocabulary enhancement around the topic of apples. Add-Ons: A handy 'ABCs Of Helping Your Child Read Nonfiction' handout designed for parents which could extend the learning process beyond classroom settings. Dedicated homework sheets tailored for early readers along an engaging motivational reading chart following an apple-theme design. The cumulative functioning of these components positions the unit as a comprehensive teaching resource that not only develops fundamental literacy skills but also fosters an appreciation for non-fiction texts amongst early elementary level learners over its exhaustive 86 pages PDF format.
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Apples, Non-fiction, Early Reader, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
Gorilla Unit Study (Endangered Animals Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
ELA, Grammar, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Gorilla Unit Study Lesson Plan for Grades 1-3 Transport students to the lush rainforests of Africa to learn about the magnificent yet endangered gorilla. This comprehensive 5-day unit includes a step-by-step lesson plan to guide educators through informative videos, stimulating discussions, engaging worksheets, creative writing prompts , and fun hands-on activities about gorilla behavior, habitat, anatomy, conservation, and more. Teachers can easily customize or supplement lessons for various ages, reading levels, and classroom settings like whole group instruction, small groups, or independent learning stations. This engaging cross-curricular resource seamlessly combines science, reading, writing, art, and grammar into an unforgettable adventure that educates students about these remarkable primates while building academic skills.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Endangered Animals, Forest Animals, Gorillas, Zoology, Science, Unit Study, Africa, Grammer Gorilla, Endangered Animal Lesson Plan, Grammer Gorrilla, Grammar Gorilla, Gramar Gorilla
Dinner With the In-Laws Short Story Intermediate Lesson Plan
ELA, Reading, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This is an intermediate lesson plan worksheet set for Dinner With The In-Laws short story for ESL ELA and TEFL learners. Dinner With the In-Laws Short Story Intermediate Lesson Plan This intermediate reading comprehension resource utilizes the short story "Dinner With the In-Laws" to teach ESL ELA TEFL students. Through analyzing the events and characters of this humorous narrative, learners will practice literacy skills like making inferences, identifying themes, and comprehending figurative language. Educators can implement this versatile packet during small group instruction, whole class readings, or as an independent assignment. Containing the full text, comprehension questions, answer keys, and grammar exercises, this lesson plan aims to boost reading proficiency in an engaging way. Students will walk away with improved literacy ability and a funny story to discuss. This resource can also be accessed through Google Apps. Answer key included .3 PDFs with 5 ready to print pages and one digital access file
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Family, Short Story, Reading Passage, Vocabulary Words, ESL Vocabulary
No Ifs, Ands or Buts | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource allows students to explore figurative learning in a fun way. The figurative language term for this learning deck is "No Ifs, Ands or Buts." Through close reading and a reading passage with audio, your students will better comprehend figurative language! Included: -Video lesson on language concept -Reading passage w/ audio Comprehension -Quick write
Author Teach Me This
Tags Figurative, Language, Learning Deck, Comprehension, Reading Lesson
Tone Deaf | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Tone Deaf | Figurative Language Learning Activity Tone Deaf is a micro-learning deck that allows grade 4-7 students to explore figurative language in an engaging way. Through a close reading passage with audio and an animated video lesson, learners will better understand the figurative term "tone deaf" and how it is used in writing. This versatile resource can be used in whole group instruction to introduce the concept or assigned to individuals or small groups to allow self-paced comprehension. The passage, video, and writing activity provide a complete mini-lesson that enhances literacy skills and figurative language knowledge. This bite-sized learning activity authored by experienced teachers helps build reading proficiency in an entertaining format across elementary and middle school grades.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Comprehension, Interactive Lesson, Figurative, Language, Tone Deaf
Put Down Roots | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Put Down Roots | Figurative Language Learning Activity helps students explore figurative language in an engaging way. This resource allows educators to teach the concept of "putting down roots" as a metaphor. Through close reading of a passage with audio support, 4th-7th grade students will strengthen figurative language comprehension. The deck includes: - A video lesson explaining the language device - A reading passage with audio recording - Reading comprehension questions - A quick write activity This versatile resource can be used for whole group instruction, small group literacy circles, or independent learning. The passage and questions promote critical thinking skills. Put Down Roots is an educator-designed product that makes teaching figurative language simple and enjoyable.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Put Down Roots, Figurative, Language, Comprehension Lesson, Reading Activity
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource allows students to explore figurative learning in a fun way. The figurative language term for this learning deck is "The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree." Through close reading and a reading passage with audio, your students will better comprehend figurative language! Included: -Video lesson on language concept -Reading passage w/ audio Comprehension -Quick write
Author Teach Me This
Tags Learning Deck, Video Lesson, Language Concept, Close Reading, Figurative Language
Unit: The Little Prince
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Unit: The Little Prince This is a no-prep packet of study for The Little Prince Novel study . It includes vocabulary, comprehension, predictions, critical thinking, connections to text, and creative assignments all separated by chapters. For each chapter students will be engage in the following five activities: 1. Vocabulary: Students will lookup each vocabulary word in the dictionary, and write the definition below. Then, use each vocabulary word in a sentence. Vocabulary words in each chapter varies, therefore towards the end of their study students will have built a great list of learned vocabulary words! 2. Comprehension: Students will demonstrate reading comprehension skills by answering open-ended questions based on each chapter. 3. Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate critical thinking abilities by answering a question that requires them to think beyond factual information provided in the story. 4. Connection to the Text: For each chapter, students will demonstrate the ability to connect what they are reading to their everyday life. 5. Assignment: After every chapter, students will complete one assignment of their choice! Students will be able to choose from creating a song, creating a poster, writing a poem, writing a comic strip, writing a journal entry that the narrator may have written, or creating a scrapbook with hand drawn pictures and captions. Students will be completely engaged during every chapter that they read while showing reading comprehension skills, and being able able to explain in their own words their understanding of the content of the novel. This resource can be used for in-class work, independent work, or for homework. Answer sheet is included for educators' convenience.
Author DK's Creations
Tags The Little Prince, Novel Study Guide, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Learning, The Little Prince Lesson Plans
Kansas State Unit Study (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
ELA, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, History, History: USA, Geography, Grade 2, 3, 4, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Kansas State Unit Study The Kansas State Unit Study is an exceptional tool for educators who want to deepen their students' understanding of the state's unique identity. This five-day, easy-to-use program focuses on some of Kansas' most prominent symbols: its capital, bird, flower, flag and animal. The unit combines various subject areas such as Art, English Language Arts, Geography, History and Social studies which makes it a valuable asset for any curriculum . Features Low Preparation:This feature takes into account time constraints making teaching less demanding yet efficient. Diverse Activities:A blend of reading with given passages; writing with research report pages and interactive notebook activities among others. Versatility:The comprehensive nature that integrates different subjects can be utilized in a myriad of settings beyond just classroom lectures including individual or small group study sessions fostering further understanding. Included Guides:The Kansas State Unit Study also comes packed with Teacher instructions along with detailed 5-day lesson plans ensuring they stay on track each day building consistency which in turn benefits student comprehension. Differentiating Factors This educational resource encourages a good conversation allowing better retention of information through its visual aids like six-color sets plus additional black/white versions symbol cards that help create dynamic conversation starters prompting curiosity about the state’s landmarks. Suitable For Crafted by professionals invested in creating active learners this study pack is fitting for children studying in 2nd grade up until 4th grade exploring key components defining what makes the GP Sunflower state truly unique increasing national geographical awareness fostering educated citizens. If you're looking for engaging interactive ways to complement your Kansas, Midwest region or U.S. states unit study while enhancing other academic abilities this is the teaching resource you need. So why wait? Equip yourself with a tried and tested set of resources dedicated to spotlighting Kansas State through hands-on practical learning resources.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Kansas State, Unit Study, Symbols, Interdisciplinary Approach, Engaging Learning Activities
Calling Someone's Bluff | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Calling Someone's Bluff | A Sixth Grade Figurative Language Lesson Calling Someone's Bluff is a figurative language activity for sixth grade students to explore idioms in a fun, engaging way. Through a short video lesson, reading passage with audio, comprehension questions, and quick writing prompt, learners will better understand the meaning of common idiomatic expressions. This versatile resource works for whole class instruction, small group work, or independent practice. Calling Someone's Bluff strengthens sixth grade reading and writing skills as students analyze the text to grasp the underlying figurative meaning. With multiple modalities built in, this activity caters to different learning styles. Try out Calling Someone's Bluff to boost student comprehension of non-literal language.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Learning Deck, Lesson Plan, Figurative, Language, Comprehension Activity, Calling Bluff, Calling His Bluff, Calling A Bluff
The Art Lesson Read Aloud Book Companion
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola. It includes 28 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:⭐️ ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. ◾ Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. ◾ Recalling events in Chronological Order: Students describe and illustrate four major events in the story in chronological order. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. ◾ Notice & Note: Students will notice the important details the author includes in the text & illustrations and take notes on what they notice. ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story in chronological order and answer the questions about the author's message. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Tommy): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Traits: Students choose 2 important character traits that describe the main character and provide evidence from the text to support their choices. ◾ Character Feelings: 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: Students select the character traits that best describe Tommy at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Change: 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 will draw a scene from the story and 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. ◾ 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. ◾ Color Idioms: Students determine the meanings of the color idioms given below. Then, add three more color idioms with their meanings, or create your own. ◾ Dare to Be Different: Students will answer questions about the character in the story and being different or unique. ◾ Doing Our Favorite Things: Students draw one of the characters in the story doing his or her favorite thing and draw themselves doing their favorite thing. ◾ Sensory Details: Students choose an event from the story and describe it using the five senses. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ Book Review: Students will 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. ◾ Biography Brochure: Students conduct research to learn more about the author, Tomie dePaola's life, and create a brochure. ◾ Biography One-Pager: Students research further into the life of Tomie dePaola and complete the biography handout. ◾ Acrostic Poem: Students write an acrostic poem that includes facts and describes the author, Tomie dePaola. 💡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. 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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, Tomie Depaola, Author Study
All About the Coast Guard Adapted Book: Google Slides - Special Ed
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
All About the Coast Guard Adapted Book: Google Slides - Special Ed Embark on a journey of teaching and discovery with All About the Coast Guard Adapted Book: Google Slide - Special Ed. An ideal resource for educators helping students explore in-depth about the US Coast Guard, all within an engaging, digital format. This adapted book comprises of 9 pages hosted on user-friendly Google Slides. It equips educators with a platform to impart knowledge about the Coast Guard while stimulating curiosity in young minds. Specially designed to make learning accessible and enjoyable for Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade pupils as well as those enrolled in special education programs. What does this resource offer? A comprehensive insight into intriguing facts about our valorous guardians of coasts in an interactive format. Carefully curated slides that are not only informational but include comprehension questions to reinforce understanding and introduce new vocabulary terms related to marine defense. A material closely aligning with Language Arts curriculum objectives focusing specifically on reading skills enhancement. Flexibility and adaptability: The adaptable nature allows teaching professionals to incorporate this resource flexibly into their lesson plans – be it during dedicated reading sessions or whole-group discussions where themes around Armed Forces Day are dissected further. For more individualized attention or differentiation strategies for children who need extra help or challenge, using it in small groups or as homework assignments presents another viable solution. File Type: Leveraging technology being offered exclusively on Google Slide makes this online teaching tool an efficient contractible and expandable learning aid trusted reliably for planning lessons or assigning tasks remotely. In conclusion: 'All About The Coast Guard Adapted Book' is a powerful combination of technological adaptability coupled with engaging content making it an indispensable asset in any modern educator's virtual arsenal. This unique resource helps distance teaching and learning about our brave coast guards a breeze across various devices. Giving pupils a taste of the daring might of our coast guard has never been easier.
Author My Kind of Crazy
Tags Coast Guard, Adapted Book, Digital Learning, Special Education, Military Education
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource allows students to explore figurative learning in a fun way. The figurative language term for this learning deck is "Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining." Through close reading and a reading passage with audio, your students will better comprehend figurative language! Included: -Video lesson on language concept -Reading passage w/ audio Comprehension -Quick write
Author Teach Me This
Tags Learning Deck, Figurative, Language, Writing Template, Writing Activity
The First 21 Days | Day 21: Teaching R.A.C.E. | Reading Instruction
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource is Day 21: Teaching R.A.C.E. in the First 21 Days lesson set. This presentation is full of comprehension and reading strategies, anchor charts , interactive activities and so much more.
Author First in Line
Tags Reading, Analyze, Anchor Chart, Reading Notebook, Lesson Plans
Night of the Ninjas (Magic Tree House #5 Lesson Plan, Videos, Activities)
ELA, Reading, Grade 1, 2, 3, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
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Author Heather Huhman
Tags Night, Ninjas, Magic Tree House, Comprehension, Vocabulary