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Provide your second graders with worksheets that promote growth in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking. These resources align with curriculum standards and offer engaging activities. Incorporate them to strengthen understanding and encourage enthusiasm for learning.
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Addition and Subtraction: Printable and Digital Activity Bundle | Google Slides and Seesaw
Math, Algebra, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
This download is a 35-page resource full of activities to practice addition and subtraction. These activities can be completed digitally through Googles Slides and Seesaw. They may also be printed to be completed face to face. There are 9 included math activities: 1. Dice Addition 2. Dice Subtraction 3. Addition Cover Up 4. 4 in a Row 5. Story Problem 6. Bingo 7. Playdough 8. Addition Puzzles 9. Bowling for 10 Each activity will be accompanied with teacher directions to explain to students to ensure they can play the game correctly.
Author Kindergarten Cafe
Tags Dice Addition, Math Bingo, Digital Math Activities, Google Slides, Math Story Problems
Addition and Subtraction Roll & Solve -Autumn Themed
Math, Early Math, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Autumn-themed worksheet to practice addition and subtraction to 10. Spin and solve one math problem in that column and continue until all of the problems are solved.
Author Cherry Workshop
Tags Addition, Subtraction, Math, Autumn
Sight Words Mat - Pumpkin
ELA, Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Sight Words Mat - Pumpkin Sight Words Mat - Pumpkin is a unique teaching tool created to make sight word practice an enjoyable and interactive experience for early learners, preschoolers, kindergartners, and second graders. This resource creatively integrates art into language arts enhancing understanding. It's perfect for both classroom and home practice, ensuring learning consistency. Product Details The product comes as a PDF file featuring one printable page that can be laminated or used once. It features appealing pumpkin graphics where sight words are written. Usage Guide Using the Sight Words Mat - Pumpkin requires: A set of word cards (from any existing collection) Different types of letter pieces like magnetic letters or Scrabble tiles Dough with our without stamps or cutters Dry-erase markers for easy cleanup (if laminated) Versatility and Impact on Learning This tool's design lends itself not only to sight words but also other vocabulary practices making it versatile across teaching styles. As it diverts from traditional worksheet methods while promoting critical reading skills development among students, it proves to be an efficient method in trying new learning approachs. In Conclusion... The Sight Words Mat - Pumpkin enables educators to take a dynamic approach facilitating academic interaction designed at stimulating young minds whilst cultivating a love for learning!
Author Cherry Workshop
Tags Sight Words, Interactive Learning, Vocabulary Practice, Art And Creativity, Early Literacy
Reading Comprehension Fiction Set 4 Sample: My Love of Art (Word)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Children’s Literature, Literature, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 4 Sample Overview Fascinating reading comprehension passages, each with an array of activities included. Stories are written for the modern classroom and topics are designed to promote enthusiasm from each student. Each lesson contains a mixed questions section to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. For a more detailed overview, check the section under the links at the bottom of this description. Passage Included 6.My Love of Art: Read about the author's love of art class in this lesson. Word Version This is the Word editable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 2/3 Links Fiction Set 1 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Food Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 6 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 7 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Technology Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Nutrition Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 2-3 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of fivecomprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Three of the questions will be MCQs and two will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 2-3 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Additional File One lesson will have an additional file. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages
When Lightning Comes in a Jar Book Companion
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Science, Life Sciences, Insects, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Games, Worksheets
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book When Lightning Comes in a Jar by Patricia Polacco. 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 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 will describe and illustrate four 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. ◾ Character Inside & Out: Students include details from the story to describe what the characters say, think, do, and feel. ◾ Character Feelings: Students describe how the characters' 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 Trisha 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. ◾ Character Summary: Students summarize the main character of the story. ◾ 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, write about what happened there, & explain why it is important to the plot. ◾ Setting the Scene: Students identify three different settings in the story and explain how they know that the setting changed. ◾ 3-2-1: Students will list three of Trisha's favorite things about her family reunion, 2 activities from the story they would like to try, and one word that describes Trisha's family reunion. ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story and put them in chronological order. Then, answer the questions about the author's message. ◾ 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. ◾ Then & Now: Students will describe something the author, Patricia Polacco, did as a young girl at her family reunions, write about something she might do at her family reunions now that she is older, and draw illustrations to go with their writing. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ My Special Memory: Students write about a special day or moment in their lives. ◾ Making Memories at the Family Reunion: Students recall the author's favorite childhood memories at the family reunion and draw illustrations with captions to describe each event. ◾ Families are Special: Students will brainstorm their family's traditions, things that make their family unique, and special things they do with their family. Then, they will compare and contrast their family with a classmate's family using a Venn diagram. ◾ Dear Patricia Polacco: Students write a letter to Patricia Polacco, the author and illustrator, sharing their reactions to the story, and asking her at least one question. ◾ 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. ◾ Family Traditions Survey: Students will answer questions about their own family traditions. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Family, Second Grade, Memory Stories
Life Cycle of a Bat Worksheet - Animal Science Unit Study & Fun Facts!
Montessori, Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Biology, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Flashcards, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Parts of and Anatomy of
Do you want to explore the fascinating world of bats? Here this Life Cycle of a Bat Worksheet will help your students or child to learn more about this amazing mammals. This science unit is designed to help young learners understand how bats grow, change, and survive in their natural habitats. With simple explanations and hands-on activities, kids will dive into the life of one of nature’s most unique flying mammals. What’s Included In This Life Cycle Worksheet? A short Description: A short and exciting introduction to bats, where they live, and why they are important to ecosystems. Life Cycle Diagram: A clear, kid-friendly chart showing each stage—from baby bat (pup) to adult. Cut-and-Paste Activity: A fun and interactive way for students to sequence the life stages. Flashcards: Visual aids to help kids remember and review each part of the bat's life cycle. Bonus Coloring Page: You will get a free coloring page with this file! This Unit study sheet is Perfect For: Animal science or nocturnal animal units Halloween or fall-themed lessons Classroom centers and homeschool studies Encouraging curiosity about unique mammals Learning Goals: Understand the stages of a bat’s life Learn how bats live and adapt to their environments Build sequencing and observation skills through fun activities This worksheet pack is a great mix of learning and creativity—perfect for helping students discover the amazing life of bats!
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Tags Bat Life Cycle, Bat Worksheet, Animal Science Unit, Homeschool Science, Biology For Kids, STEM Animal Study, Nature Study , Nocturnal Animals, Bat Growth Stage, Mammals For Kids
Science Reading Passages on Light Heat Electricity Magnetism: Fillable
Science, Physics, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, ELA, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Passages on Light Heat Electricity Magnetism for Physical Science Snapshot Genre: Nonfiction Subject: Physical Science Primary Topic: Light, heat, electricity, circuits, and magnetism Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): N What This Teaches Best It explains reflection and refraction with concrete examples such as mirrors, windows, pencils in water, and lenses. It teaches that heat is energy transfer that moves from warmer objects to cooler objects, including conduction between touching objects. It introduces electricity as moving electrons, explains electric current and conductors, and shows how a flashlight circuit works. It teaches why symbols simplify circuit diagrams and how magnets, poles, magnetic fields, and electromagnets behave. Learning Goals Students will explain the difference between reflection and refraction using examples from the text. Students will describe how heat moves and define conduction. Students will explain how electrons, current, conductors, filaments, and circuits work together in a flashlight. Students will identify why symbols are used in electrical diagrams. Students will describe magnetic fields, poles, and how electromagnets become stronger. Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity & Magnetism. Reading Passage 1: Characteristics of Light: Reflection and Refraction Reading Passage 2: Heat, Sources of Heat, and Heat Conduction Reading Passage 3: Electricity, Electrical Circuits, and Energy Reading Passage 4: Symbols and Electric Circuits Reading Passage 5: Magnets Magnetism and Electromagnetism FILLABLE PDF VERSION Worksheet-style pages, but with type-in answer boxes so students can complete and save their work digitally. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Physical Science Part 1 - Properties of Objects and Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 2 - Position and Motion of Objects Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Physical Science Part 3 - Light, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 1 - Characteristics of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 2 - Life Cycles of Organisms Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Life Science Part 3 - Organisms and Environments Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 1 - Properties of Earth Materials Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 2 - Changes in the Earth and Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos Earth Science Part 3 - Objects in the Sky Google Docs/Slides/Forms PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Pack Accompanying Videos For similar products and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple .
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Tags Science, Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Physics, Physical Science, Reading Comprehension Assessments, Science Assessments, Vocabulary Assessments
Monthly What's Wrong with the Sentence?
ELA, Grammar, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This is a Monthly What's Wrong With the Sentence? This covers every month of the year. There are 2 sentences each. Students will correct each sentence. There are blank writing pages for students to pick their favorite sentences. They will write that sentence and draw an illustration. These are great for morning work, small group and more!
Author MsJennieOT
Tags Grammar Center, Sentence Writing, Punctuation, Capital Letters, Literacy Center
Breaking the Big Words | Volume 2, Set 3
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Breaking the Big Words Volume 2, Set 3 The Breaking the Big Words series focuses on building decoding skills in lower elementary students through syllable division activities. This volume introduces the V/CV syllable pattern and magic e syllable type, with a focus on 2-3 syllable words. The series carefully scaffolds syllable patterns to ensure mastery before progressing. Multiple visual supports foster independence and confidence with the decoding strategy. Supports are removed as students gain proficiency. Each set includes new words to decode, review of previous patterns, a "Break Before You Read" list to divide words, and a "Break While You Read" activity with sentences for generalization. To further apply skills, students can break words in decodable texts, stories, content vocabulary, and worksheets. This PDF packet aims to make early readers feel successful as they unlock the code to reading through systematic and supported syllable division practice. Please contact me with any questions at jmorgantchr@gmail.com.
Author Morgan Learning
Tags Breaking The Big Words, Phonics Worksheets, Phonics Printable, Literacy Stations, Syllable Division, Syllable Types, Patterns, Vowel Sounds
Health 2nd Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity
P.E. & Health, Health, Physical Education, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
For 2nd Grade Health there are seven standards that need to be taught. Unit 1 Personal Health Unit 2 Growth and Development Unit 3 Nutrition and Physical Activity Unit 4 Substance Use and Abuse Unit 5 Injury/ Violence Prevention Control and Safety Unit 6 Prevention/Control of Disease Unit 7 Environmental Consumer Health These units can be taught out of order. They are only numbered for your convenience. At the end of each unit, there is an assessment to test students’ understanding. Through using this Health 2nd Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity students will explore and learn to identify: * Healthy foods they should and foods that they should not eat that are unhealthy for their bodies. * Physical activities beneficial to their health and suggestions of which types of activities they can do. * Consequences of being active vs inactive * Students will also learn the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet and the benefits of being physically active at school, at home, and with their friends. This unit meets Common Core Standards for 2nd grade health. A total of 10 pages for this 2nd Grade Health Unit 3 on Nutrition and Physical Activity. At the end of the unit, there is an assessment to check for understanding. There are seven units that cover all the health requirements for second grade. Here are the links to other health units: Health 2nd Grade Unit 1: Personal Health Health 2nd Grade Unit 2: Growth and Development Health 1st Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity Health 2nd Grade Unit 4: Substance Use and Abuse Health 2nd Grade Unit 5: Injury / Violence Prevention and Safety Health 2nd Grade Unit 6: Prevention / Control of Disease Health 2nd Grade Unit 7: Environmental / Consumer Health 2nd grade Coronavirus / Covid-19 Facts
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Health Unit, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Healthy Food, 2nd Grade Health, Second Grade Health, Physical Health, Eating Healthy, Health Resources, 2nd Grade Health Resources
Radios Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, History, Social Studies, Technology, Science, Physics, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This radios reading comprehension includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Radios Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Science (Waves/Technology) / Social Studies (history of inventions) Primary Topic: How radio waves enabled communication over time Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): R What This Lesson Teaches Best How scientists discovered and tested invisible waves (Maxwell’s prediction; Hertz’s spark machine and metal loop “reply”). What radio waves are described as (the longest waves in the electromagnetic family). How wireless communication developed from Morse-like code to sound and music (Marconi’s wireless telegraph; later broadcasting and family listening). How radios are used today for communication over long distances (emergency crews, airplanes and towers, spacecraft communication via NASA’s Deep Space Network). Understanding informational text structure with engaging section headings (“When Dots and Dashes Learned to Fly,” etc.). Learning Goals Students can explain how the text describes Maxwell’s and Hertz’s roles in understanding radio waves. Students can describe how Marconi’s wireless telegraph worked in the passage (wires, ground connection, detector clicking). Students can explain how radio changed from code to carrying voices and music, using details from the text. Students can identify at least two modern uses of radios named in the passage and why they matter. Students can use the section headings to state the main idea of each part of the passage. Key Vocabulary From the Text electromagnetic — related to electricity, magnetism, and waves. detector — a tool that clicks when a signal arrives. telegraph — a system for sending coded messages over distance. broadcasting — sending sounds to many listeners at once. antennas — parts that help send or receive radio signals. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing Prompts, Lesson Plans, Radios, Physics
Gondolas Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Technology, Pre-Reading, Language Development, History, Social Studies, Geography, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This gondolas reading comprehension with lesson plan includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question and additional facts. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Gondolas Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Social Studies (places/culture) Primary Topic: Gondolas in Venice: design, history, and use Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): Q What This Lesson Teaches Best How Venice’s canals and bridges shape daily transportation, making boats important for visiting, carrying food, and crossing town. How a gondolier can steer with one oar using a carved wooden holder called a forcola and a smooth sculling motion. How gondola design supports steering, including being slightly asymmetrical to help one oar work better. How gondolas changed over time (older styles; “banana-shaped” modern gondola in the 1800s; laws affecting appearance). How gondolas are still used today (rides for visitors, traghetti ferries across the Grand Canal, and racing in regattas ). Learning Goals Students will describe why boats are important in Venice using details from the passage. Students will explain how a gondolier steers a gondola with one oar and a forcola. Students will identify one design feature that helps the gondola steer straighter (slight asymmetry). Students will describe how gondolas changed in shape and appearance over time, based on the text. Students will explain what traghetti are and what they do in Venice. Students will describe one way gondola traditions continue today (rides or regattas). Key Vocabulary From the Text forcola — carved wooden holder that supports and guides the oar. sculling — smooth rowing motion used to move and steer. asymmetrical — not the same on both sides. traghetti — small ferries that carry people across the Grand Canal. regattas — boat races where gondoliers race with skill and pride. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Lesson Plans, Ela Lesson Plans, Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Social Studies Lesson Plans, History
SAMPLE Fry's Tenth 100 Sight Words - Digital and Printable Quiz
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
SAMPLE Fry's Tenth 100 Sight Words - Digital and Printable Quiz The SAMPLE Fry's Tenth 100 Sight Words - Digital and Printable Quiz is a teaching resource carefully crafted for educators seeking to expand their students' vocabulary skills. This product caters specifically to learners between grade 1 and grade 3, helping them ace Fry's Sight Words in an exciting and efficient way. Features: A digital fill-in-the-blanks game for immediate response learning. Self-guided flashcards that enable independent learning at a comfortable pace. In addition to digital resources, this package also provides: Printable worksheets suitable for homework or classroom activities when access to screens is limited. Included answer keys for each worksheet providing instant feedback on student understanding. This teaching tool comes with two organized lists featuring the words: one sorted by frequency of usage, the other in alphabetical order. These lists provide students a holistic overview of all the sight words they need to know. Suitable for Diverse Student Needs: If you've noticed some learners struggling more with sight words than others, this versatile kit will help bridge the gap. The provided activities make practicing fun whether used in classroom or home settings. The product aligns well with Common Core Standards RF.K.3 and RF.K.3c,, making it easy to incorporate into lesson plans. It can be used as part of whole class interactive sessions, Precisely tailored into smaller teaching groups, The self-correcting feature on digital exercises makes it perfect as homework too! . In Summary: Mixing digital technology with traditional paper-based pedagogy, SAMPLE Fry's Tenth 100 Sight Words offers unique learning experiences that students can navigate independently, promoting their reading advancement in an enjoyable way.
Author Tom's Talk
Tags Sight Words, Vocabulary Skills, Digital Learning, Printable Worksheets, Interactive Exercises
Printable Warm-Up Writing Journal for 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade CYCLE 4
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Ready to get your learners working in a more gentle on-ramp to your class time? Maybe your homeschool already includes instruction, but a gentle warm-up to your learners' writing instruction is a great way to keep them motivated to learn more! This is CYCLE 4 of the Warm-Up Writing Journal! With 45 MORE engaging prompts in varied formats, this easy-to-print journal makes adding writing into class or your homeschool day easy. Simply print out the numbered pages, and have students decorate the cover to their liking. Then, bind the pages with a stapler or a hole punch and yarn. Learners are able to write directly on the page, illustrate when asked to, and check their work for capitalization, spelling, and punctuation errors. Objective: Provide done-for-you writing prompts for 2nd-5th graders. Encourage self-editing with included editing checklists. Formats: Printable PDF was designed with easy, ink-saving printing in mind. Print 2 pages per sheet, and choose 2-sided printing to save both ink and paper! Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Variations: This is the third cycle of the Warm-Up Writing Journal. This resource will soon be available in multiple variations (referred to as "cycles") for a year-long writing resource! What you'll get: This resource contains a 49 page PDF that includes: Journal cover which students can personalize Instructions Bonus STEAM extension ideas Editing checklists on each page Variety of formats to motivate learners Printable certificate of completion What people are saying: "Fun writing prompts. They really encouraged my child to keep writing beyond the first simple sentence! Great resource. Thank you!" -Jessica P. Looking for more English resources? Be sure to check out my debate activities, critical thinking games, and vocabulary lessons and games on Teach Simple! Topics include: -Narrative Writing Matrix Activities -"Bigger & Better" debate -"I Have, Who Has" card game and vocabulary lesson on: food & drink, weather & landforms, numbers, colors, and patterns, Christmas, calendar , and school & classroom vocabulary. Got a request? Feel free to get in touch on socials @melissaisteaching . Happy teaching!
Author Melissa Is Teaching
Tags Writing, Homeschool, Writing Fluency, Writing Stamina, Daily Writing, Writing Prompts, Editing, Printable Writing, Writing Workbook, Warm Up Writing
Sight Word Skill Sheets - Fry Words - Second 100
ELA, Language Development, Spelling, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
These Sight Word Skill Sheets were designed to reinforce students mastery of their sight words. There are 20 sets of activities that focus on 5 words per set. Perfect for homework, morning work, and remediation. Students go through the 4 activities to learn more about the words. Students will work on: -Word Identification -Sight Word Spelling -Reading -Writing Each set in this packet is DIFFERENT! They will feature 2 of the following activities and the 4 same four read/write activities below: Word Identification/ Sight Word Spelling 9 different activities: - Word Search -Word Pyramids -Graph Words -Secret Code -Color Shapes By Word -Missing Letters -Scrambled Words -Write The Words -Write Words Alphabetically Read/Write Activities Read Words, Read Sentences, Copy Sentences, and Create Sentences. Printing: Print on one sheet for skill focus or double sided to save paper. Included: Included are additional suggestions for use with the words. Happy Teaching!
Author Knowledge Mobile
Tags Sight Words, Reading Printable, Spelling Printable, Early Intervention, Spelling Worksheet, Word Skill
Word Problem of the Day - Building Comprehension Skills
ELA, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Students build comprehension by solving word problems. With a focus on language skills, students are able to increase their vocabulary and begin learning the problem-solving process at an early age. Through careful attention to detail, students will be able to solve these problems through visualization.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Reading, Mathematics, Problems, Skills, Comprehension, Visualization, Performance, Assessment, Strategies, Patterns
Multiply by Four Worksheets | Multiplication Facts | 4 Times Tables
Math, Multiplication and Division, Division, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Work towards multiplication mastery with our comprehensive set designed for mastering the FOUR times tables. The set features an array of worksheets, activities, flashcards, and a culminating test, offering a multifaceted approach to learning. Breaking away from monotony, the resources encompass a blend of traditional worksheets and dynamic games, ensuring a varied and stimulating practice environment. Navigating through this resource is simple. Teachers can peruse the diverse collection and select the most fitting resources for their classroom dynamics. The flashcards, designed for optimal use, are ready to print and cut, streamlining the preparation process. Worksheets, crafted for individual work, small group activities, or homework assignments, cater to different learning preferences and scenarios. The inclusion of games and interactive activities adds an element of fun to the learning process, injecting variety and excitement into the practice of multiplication facts. Our aim is to make the journey to mastering the FOUR times tables both effective and enjoyable for students. Cap off the learning experience with the provided test. This assessment tool allows you to gauge the proficiency of their students, ensuring that the multiplication facts have been comprehensively internalized. What You Get: - A set of bulletin board equation cards for teaching or display - 25+ worksheets, activity pages, and resources to help practice your x4 tables - x4 flashcard set - x4 test - Answers keys for all worksheets, activities, and tests Want More Multiplication Resources?: - Multiply by Zero: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by One: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Two: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Three: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Four: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Five: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Six: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Seven: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Eight: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Nine: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Ten: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Eleven: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities - Multiply by Twelve: Multiplication Worksheets and Activities *I have resources like this for every continent. So make sure to check them out if your'e trying to put together a comprehensive geography study! Check out other resources from my store: Simply Schoolgirl! I can be contacted for questions and concerns at simplyschoolgirl1@gmail.com
Author Simply Schoolgirl
Tags Multiplication Worksheets, Multiplication Test, Memorize Multiplication Faces, Fours, X 4, Multiples Of Four, Multiplication Resources, Practice Multiplication Facts, Times Table
Write A Story Called 'Sports Day' (7-11 years)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Get ready for 'Write A Story Called Sports Day' – a captivating digital educational resource crafted especially for 7-11-year-olds. Designed to spark creativity and enhance writing skills, this lively and appealing magazine-style pack features relatable stories and non-fiction texts along with stimulating follow-up activities that will encourage even the most hesitant writers to create their own unique content. The journey begins with a letter-writing exercise where children invite their parents to join them at school sports day. From there, they are challenged to compose the tale of their own sports day adventure, drawing inspiration from an example story provided along with helpful prompts. Our comprehensive work packs expertly guide children through essential writing techniques such as constructing diverse sentence types, employing connectives effectively, understanding grammar principles, expanding vocabulary usage, and mastering punctuation rules. These packs are not only perfect for students getting ready for exams but also provide invaluable support for learners who have special needs or are engaged in learning English as a second language. Let 'Write A Story Called Sports Day' guide your students on an exciting journey towards improving their literary abilities in an enjoyable and interactive way! This exhilarating resource includes four enriching pages of activities that keep the fun going all throughout.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Story Plan, Creative Descriptive Writing, Creative Writing
Sel coloring pages -5 social emotional learning Pages
Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In This SEL coloring page resource and mindfulness coloring resources, students will have 5 different coloring pages with inspirational quotes to ponder as they color these wonderful coloring pages. The quotes are; "I Feel Crabulous", "Be The Anchor In A Friend's Storm", "Friendship Is Like A Ray Of Sunshine", "Let Your Worries Drift Away", "I Think Therefore I Am". All of these quotes are geared toward helping students realize their true potential and also consider how they are talking to themselves. These are great as a brain break, quiet time activity, early finisher activity or after an SEL lesson. You may also enjoy these SEL products from my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also enjoy these products from my store: https://teachsimple.com/product/christmas-themed-coping-skills-sel-coloring-pages (These are 5 color by coping Christmas fun activities. Students will learn about different coping skills strategies as they color some very fun and engaging Christmas themed activities. There is a picture of a Christmas tree, reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, santa and snowman. These activities teach students about the various coping skills available to them.) https://teachsimple.com/product/changing-negative-self-talk-into-positive-self-talk-sel-presentation (An SEL presentation about self-talk. Students will learn about the fact that we talk to ourselves every day without even knowing it! This is a very engaging lesson to talk to students about how much we self-talk and should talk to ourselves so we feel better, not worse.) https://teachsimple.com/product/put-down-sel-presentation (In this very important lesson, students learn about nonverbal and verbal put-downs. They will analyze part of a story and also part of a video to see how many put-downs are happening. Then there is a homework assignment for students to analyze the put-downs they see and hear on TV or on a Video clip.. The they will bring their findings to school to analyze their findings and how this may impact other younger students when they watch these shows.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel Coloring Pages, Sel Worksheets, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Coloring, School Counseling, Social Skills, Special Education
Let's Talk Feelings SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Presentations, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this SEL presentation, you will get a 5 slide Google Slide Presentation. This was originally created for remote learning, however you can adapt this for in the classroom as well. On the second slide, there is a read aloud that I created for the book My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood by Tameka Brown. This is a wonderful book about a boy with many different feelings, emotions, and moods throughout the book. On the 3rd slide, there is access to a digital spinner with many different feelings on it. Once you click on the spinner in presentation mode, it will create a new tab, scroll down for the large spinner with a variety of feelings on it. When you click on the spinner, it will move and make spinner sounds. You can choose a student to come to the board or your computer to click it to stop. When it stops there will be a feeling on the screen. You can have students turn and talk about when they have felt that way, you could have them talk in groups, you could do it whole classroom and students can raise their hand. Play as many rounds as you have time for. Next on slide 4 the students can do a feelings scavenger hunt where they find something in the classroom (or home if it remote) that reminds them of that feeling. There is animated picture of feelings that come up on the screen. This gets kids up and moving in the classroom and having fun. Finally, on the last slide you will have access to a homework sheet to pass out to students called Inside/Outside Feelings Scavenger Hunt. Students can take this home and fill it out. They will answer prompts for; That makes you feel silly?, What reminds you of a trip, etc. There are 12 prompts for them to answer.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emotional Intelligence, Interactive Learning, Feelings Exploration, Diversity Representation, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL Presentation
Sentence Structure Sample - Grades 1-2 Grammar (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Sentence Structure - 1 Sample Lesson ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging exploration of the grammar skills that bring our language to life. These lessons are designed to help students identify, understand, and effectively use language arts skills in their writing and speech. Used with the free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the last, offering a mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn how to recognize grammar in sentences, understand their role in sentences and use them to enhance their own writing and speech. Sentence Structure Overview: Includes: Complete Sentences Sentence Fragments Subject of a Sentence Types of Sentence End Punctuation PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 1/2 Links: Capitalization and Punctuation Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Prefixes & Suffixes Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Subject-Verb Agreement Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages
Scribble Notes: Interactive Notebook: Safety and Tools
Science, Basic Science, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Scribble Notes: Interactive Notebook: Safety and Tools is a wonderful resource that will help students with having information about Science Safety and Tools. This resource is designed to increase students' focus, concept retention, and creativity. With scribbles notes fun and engaging visual aid, students will love to create connections in their notes and practice synthesizing information. The pages of this resource are printer-friendly, and can be used in interactive science notebooks. Included are black and white version and colored version. Students might choose black and white versions so that they can create their designs. If you are looking for differentiation, these are great to use! How to use scribble notes: Teacher-led or student-led note-taking Anchor Charts for the Classroom or Journals Independent research or homework
Author Rodriguez's Resources
Tags Scribble Notes, Safety, Tools, Interactive Notebook, Skribble Notes
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 3 - Food Presentable PDF
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Spelling, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Children’s Literature, Literature, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Tests, Writing Prompts, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 3 Snapshot Title: Title not stated Genre: Fiction (short story collection) Subject: Reading Primary Topic: Food-themed stories for comprehension practice Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): O What This Teaches Best Trying new things (theme/lesson): A student refuses banana muffins, then tries one and likes it. Sequencing and procedural text in narrative form: One story walks through cookie-baking steps with time and temperature details (measure, mix, roll, cut, bake, cool). Everyday problem/solution: Characters solve small problems (boredom during summer; fitting a garden into a small space; choosing one pizza everyone likes). Character feelings and motivations: Students can track wants and emotions that drive actions (hungry and impatient; confused but excited; bored then creative; busy but valuing family time). Built-in literacy practice pages connected to the stories (with a few check points): Most questions/vocabulary tasks refer directly to story details, but one story ends with “blueberry muffin” after describing banana muffins, and one question asks which language Dad uses even though the story only says he is “translating for the Brazilian government.” Learning Goals Students will recount key events from a story in order using text details. Students will describe a character’s problem and explain how it is solved. Students will describe characters’ feelings or motivations and point to words/actions that show them. Students will identify cause-and-effect relationships (what happened and why) within a story. Students will use context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words from the stories. Students will explain how a routine or tradition shapes events in a story. Passages Include 1.Happy Birthday Mrs. B: Mrs. Barber has cooked something special for the class. 2.Sophie's Own Garden: Grandma buys Sophie some garden supplies. 3.Lunchtime: Kasey has a surprise for her lunch. 4.Cindy's Tea Party: Cindy invites some special friends to her tea party. 5.My Saturdays: Anything better than baking cookies on a Saturday? 6.Friday Night Pizza: Read about the Webster Family Special in this story. PRESENTABLE PDF VERSION Run it like a slide show straight from a PDF, with no PowerPoint or extra software needed, just open, project, and teach. Other versions are available in the links list below or in the full catalog. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Spelling, Writing, Passages, Reading Centers, Reading Comprehension Assessments
Deserts Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Life Sciences, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Technology, Geography, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This deserts reading comprehension with lesson plan includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. COMPANION VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE (EMBEDDED AFTER PREVIEW PICTURES IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question and additional facts. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Deserts Genre: Nonfiction (informational text with headings) Subject: Earth Science / Life Science / Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: Deserts are defined by dryness and survival tricks Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): P What This Lesson Teaches Best Clarifies the key definition: a desert is defined by dryness , not by sand. Explains desert rainfall patterns (often under about 10 inches/25 centimeters per year, sometimes arriving in a quick burst). Builds understanding that deserts can be hot or cold, including Antarctica as the biggest desert on Earth in the passage. Highlights plant and animal adaptations (cacti storing water; plants keeping/curling leaves; rodents getting moisture from seeds; animals hiding in burrows by day and moving at night). Introduces how scientists study deserts today (weather stations, soil samples, satellite pictures) and explains “rain shadow.” Learning Goals Students will explain how the passage defines a desert. Students will describe what the passage says about how much rain many deserts get in a year. Students will identify at least two survival tricks of desert plants from the text. Students will identify at least two survival tricks of desert animals from the text. Students will explain what a “rain shadow” is, using the passage’s description. Students will describe ways deserts are studied today, based on the text. Key Vocabulary From the Text dryness — having very little water or rain. sparse — not many; spread out. burrows — holes in the ground where animals hide. satellite — something in space that takes pictures from above. dunes — hills of sand shaped by wind. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Lesson Plans, Ela Lesson Plans, Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Earth Science, Geography