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Bioluminescence & Insects: SAMPLE Reading Comprehension passage (Docs)
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Bioluminescence & Insects: SAMPLE Reading Comprehension passage (Docs)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Animals, Insects, Nature & Plants, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests

This is a ONE PASSAGE SAMPLE. The following is the description of the FULL resource and the downloading links: Bioluminescence and Insects: Reading Comprehension Passages (Docs) This very engaging collection of life science reading passages about Bioluminescence and Insects is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Living Lights: The Science of Bioluminescence Explains how organisms produce “cold light” with luciferin and luciferase, and shows why they glow for signaling, hunting, and protection. Cicadas: The Long Wait Underground Covers the long underground nymph stage, synchronized emergence, molting, loud calls, and how this life cycle supports survival and reproduction. Masters of Disguise: How Insects Hide and Imitate Distinguishes camouflage from mimicry with clear examples, highlighting how color, shape, and behavior help insects avoid predators and capture prey. Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Word Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Reading Passage Links: Astronomy & Space Science PDF Word Docs Google Docs Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains PDF Word Docs Google Docs Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes PDF Word Docs Google Docs Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica PDF Word Docs Google Docs Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater PDF Word Docs Google Docs Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems PDF Word Docs Google Docs Bioluminescence & Insects PDF Word Docs Google Docs Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details Length: 14 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.

Author CORED Education - Middle & High School

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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Life Science, Insects

Short U: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Hear, See, Say!
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Short U: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Hear, See, Say!
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities

Short U: Hear, See, Say! Sample Game Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game How to use each function of the game is up to the teacher. Sound effects range in difficulty, picture sections are harder. Click on the relevant icons to reveal these functions. The word can be revealed letter by letter by clicking on the boxes at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the celebration box will reveal the answer with a picture. Next arrow will move you onto the next slide. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) Bringing fun sounds into your phonics review, this game requires a mix of skills. The teacher has full control over which clue to offer the students. There are incredible sound effects, close-up pictures or the option to simply reveal letter(s) in the word. 17 Slides. Practice Short U Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, duck. Includes sound effects for added entertainment Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.

Author Cored Education

Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter U Games, Letter U Activities, Cvc Games

Student Desk Name Plates
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Student Desk Name Plates
, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Classroom Decor, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

These student desk name plates are prettyandfunctional. I hope you enjoy them as you get your classroom ready for the new school year!

Author Socially Skilled Kids

Tags Desk Name Tags, Visual Supports, Special Education

Anatomy of a Donkey

Anatomy of a Donkey
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Parts of and Anatomy of, Worksheets & Printables

Anatomy of a Donkey poster with blanks to label. To create a tactile finished item, I highly recommend printing onto high-quality paper. I like to use watercolor paper because every piece looks and feels like an original painting.

Author Fiddleticks Education

Tags Donkey, Animals, Poster, Watercolour, Anatomy, Donkey Anatomy

Help Leo Sort Parts of the Body

Help Leo Sort Parts of the Body
Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Early Math, P.E. & Health, Health, Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Basic Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parts of and Anatomy of, Worksheets & Printables

Help Leo Sort Parts of the Body is a sorting/grouping activity designed to help learners develop their understanding of human anatomy by identifying and categorizing different body parts. In this activity, the learner is presented with a set of picture cards, each featuring a specific body part, such as hands, heads, feet, and so on. Parts of the body in this activity head eye eyes ear nose mouth lips arm hand hands feet foot leg The learner is then given a set of 6 non-identical pictures of each body part and asked to sort them into the correct picture card. For example, if the learner is presented with a card featuring a hand, they will be given six non-identical pictures of hands to sort into that card. The cards are ethnically diverse. This activity is ideal for learners of all ages, as it helps to develop their observational and analytical skills, as well as their knowledge of human anatomy. It is also an engaging and interactive way for learners to practice and reinforce their understanding of different body parts. This activity can be adapted to suit learners at different levels, with more challenging variations featuring more complex body parts or additional categories for sorting. Overall, "Sort the Body Parts" is a fun and effective educational activity that can help learners to build their understanding of the human body and build on visual discrimination skills. All the pages are clear of visual distractions which helps the learner focus on the task. This activity is easy to create - Print and laminate all cards, cut out the individual sorting cards and velcro to the corresponding activity mat. You can three hole punch the mats and put them in a binder for many years of teaching and learning. Enjoy, IFIO girl

Author IFIO girl - I'll Figure It Out

Tags Sorting Activity, Sorting Parts Of The Body, Visual Discrimination, Early Learning, Anatomy, Early Biology, Autism, Special Needs, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy

Anatomy of a Giant African Snail

Anatomy of a Giant African Snail
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Parts of and Anatomy of, Worksheets & Printables

A beautiful hand-illustrated watercolor print featuring a Giant African Snail and below ground complete with labels . Great for learning more about these fascinating creatures, using in nature study, or just as a display print.

Author Fiddleticks Education

Tags Snail, Anatomy, Poster, Science, Watercolour, Snail Anatomy Diagram, Snail Diagram

Anatomy of a Pygmy Three Toed Sloth

Anatomy of a Pygmy Three Toed Sloth
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Parts of and Anatomy of, Worksheets & Printables

Beautifully handpainted watercolor flashcard featuring the Anatomy of a Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth. Instant Download, print as many copies as you like and turn them into display prints for your wall. To create a tactile finished item, I highly recommend printing onto high-quality paper. I like to use watercolor paper as the texture is beautiful to handle.

Author Fiddleticks Education

Tags Poster, Sloth, Animals, Anatomy, Watercolour