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ESL Novel Study - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot - Jeff Kinney
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Library, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
ESL Novel Study Worksheets on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot" by Jeff Kinney In this fantastic ESL teaching resource it is offered a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot" by American author Jeff Kinney. Ideal for post reading activities, this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) teaching resource can be more than great to enhance students' overall understanding of this coming of age novel by American author Jeff Kinney. The English Second or Foreign Language Novel Study activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) can be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL learners in middle and high school (from 6th grade to 9th grade, teen students). In this Novel Study on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot" (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets), English Second or Foreign Language teachers (ESL EFL) can find the following ESL novel study activities: 1 part on general information (author's name, genre, and publishing date) 1 part related to New Vocabulary Learned (1 space where to write 10 new words they learned and 1 space where students can write their related meaning) 1 part related to the story timeline (story timeline where learners set in a chronological order the most important moments during the narration) First writing activity on students' review on the novel Second writing activity (imagining to write a letter to Greg Heffley, the main character, and to give him some advice) Third writing activity (pretending to be a character, other than Greg Heffley, and describing a scene of the book from his/her point of view + space where students can draw with comic bubbles the scene they described) This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Novel Study Activity on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot" by American author Jeff Kinney (3 PDF Printable Slides; worksheets) can be suitable for ESL EFL learners from 6th grade to 9th grade to study this coming of age novel Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resource/Educational Material Store whose aim is to help Teachers, Educators and Tutors to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating learning and teaching environment. Remember. Learning is Fun. Never Forget! If you want to browse more of my English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Novel Study, Worksheets, Printable, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Teens, Book Companion, Writing Activity
October Daily Writing Prompts | 2nd & 3rd Grade | Print +Digital
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Months, October, Seasons, Fall, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Workbooks, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers
Keep your students writing all month long with these fun and spooky-themed October Daily Writing Prompts —perfect for fall mornings, writing journals, or literacy centers! This set includes 25 daily prompts across 5 weekly themes that build writing stamina, creativity, and critical thinking with a seasonal twist: Weekly Themes: Spooky Story Monday – Creative Halloween storytelling Trick-or-Treat Tuesday – How-to and informative writing Witchy Would You Rather Wednesday – Opinion writing with fun fall choices Throwback Thursday – Reflective and comparison writing Freaky Free Write Friday – Open-ended creative exploration Each prompt is developmentally appropriate for 2nd and 3rd grade writers and designed to spark imagination while reinforcing writing skills. What’s Included: ✅ 25 themed writing prompts for the month of October ✅ Printable version with writing lines and drawing boxes ✅ Weekly prompt layout (perfect for planning or display!) ✅ Clean layout for easy student use ✅ Black & white ink-saving format ✨ Formats Included: ✅ Printable PDF – Black & white, easy to print, student-friendly layout ✅ Editable Powerpoint/Google Slides Version – Type directly on slides or assign in Google Classroom ✨ Perfect for: Morning work Writing journals Early finishers Sub plans Literacy centers Daily warm-ups Skills Students Practice: Narrative writing Opinion writing Explanatory (how-to) writing Reflective thinking Sentence formation and detail development
Author A Day In Elementary
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Tags October, Writing Prompts, Daily, Second Grade, Third Grade, Creative Writing, Writing, Prompts, Worksheets, Printables
ESL Novel Study Worksheets on "Yellowface" - R.F Kuang
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Novel Studies
ESL Novel Study Worksheets on "Yellowface" - R.F Kuang This ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teaching resource is a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (2 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on the Detective Story novel "Yellowface" (Satirical Novel by Chinese American author R.F Kuang on Discrimination, Social Media and Racism). This Novel Study worksheets on "Yellowface" (Satirical Novel by Chinese American author R.F Kuang on Discrimination, Social Media and Racism) is tailored for middle and high school ESL students (7th–12th grade) and provide a variety of thought-provoking and language-building activities. Whether you're teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or in a TESOL context, this resource is classroom-ready and easy to use. Within this ESL Novel Study on "Yellowface" (2 printable PDF worksheets pages), English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) teachers can find the following activities: General information activity (author, genre, publishing date) Vocabulary building section – new words from the novel 1 Story timeline Personal reflection on a favorite chapter Student novel review and rating Creative writing task : pretending being a character you personally liked and writing 3 diary pages for 3 scenes as if you were this character This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Novel Study Activity Worksheets on the "Yellowface" (Satirical Novel by Chinese American author R.F Kuang on Discrimination, Social Media and Racism) by Chinese American author R.F Kuang (2 PDF Printable pages; worksheets) can be ideal for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study this Novel (middle school and High School Students) ESL with Alan is a high-quality ESL teaching resources that inspire both teachers and students. Our goal is to make learning English fun, interactive, and meaningful. Discover more English Second or Foreign Language activities by visiting our store – because learning English should always be fun! If you want to browse more of my English Language and Literature Novel Study Activity Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Novel Study, Books, Asian, Asian American, Racism, Social Media, Discrimination
Today in History - Alaska Becomes a State - January 3, 1959
History, Social Studies, Reading Comprehension, Reading, ELA, Handwriting, Writing, Creative Writing, History: USA, Grade 2, 3, 4, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
The Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. This packet gives students a basic knowledge on when Alaska became a state through reading comprehension and writing activities. This Today in History packet is a great way for students to engage with this topic. What is included: There is one poster that portrays an image of the event and the key fact from the packet. There are four penmanship pages for students to use. They are differentiated for different student needs. There are two manuscript copy work pages, one with primary lines and one with regular lines, for students to write the key fact. Likewise there are two cursive handwriting pages in the same format. There are two reading passages and comprehension questions. Again, these are the same passage, just differentiated for different levels. An easier passage with multiple choice questions is included for students who need more support. The more difficult passage includes a written response question page. There are two writing prompts in this packet. One is to write a few sentences on what was learned from the packet. The other is to write a creative story or scenario related to the event. There is a card at the end of the packet that can be used for a classroom timeline display. There is a card premade and a card that students can draw their own image on. How to Use the Today in History Packets: Morning Work - When students enter the class they can work on the reading passages, handwriting activities and creative writing activities. Independent Work - This packet can be used as independent work for students to learn about this topic. Display Items - There are posters for classroom display and a card for building a classroom timeline. Skills Assessed: Reading Comprehension Creative Writing Handwriting and Penmanship
Author The Connett Connection
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Tags Today In History, Reading Comprehension, Creative Wrriting, Alaska, State History
ESL Novel Study - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul" - Jeff Kinney
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Library, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Novel Studies
ESL Novel Study Worksheets on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul" by Jeff Kinney In this fantastic ESL teaching resource it is offered a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul" by American author Jeff Kinney. Ideal for post reading activities, this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) teaching resource can be more than great to enhance students' overall understanding of this coming of age novel by American author Jeff Kinney. The English Second or Foreign Language Novel Study activity (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) can be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL learners in middle and high school (from 6th grade to 9th grade, teen students). In this Novel Study on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul" (3 printable PDF pages; Worksheets), English Second or Foreign Language teachers (ESL EFL) can find the following ESL novel study activities: 1 part on general information (author's name, genre, and publishing date) 1 part related to New Vocabulary Learned (1 space where to write 10 new words they learned and 1 space where students can write their related meaning) 1 part related to the story timeline (story timeline where learners set in a chronological order the most important moments during the narration) First writing activity on students' review on the novel Second writing activity (imagining to write a letter to Greg Heffley, the main character, and to give him some advice) Third writing activity (pretending to be a character, other than Greg Heffley, and describing a scene of the book from his/her point of view + space where students can draw with comic bubbles the scene they described) This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Novel Study Activity on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul" by American author Jeff Kinney (3 PDF Printable Slides; worksheets) can be suitable for ESL EFL learners from 6th grade to 9th grade to study this coming of age novel Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resource/Educational Material Store whose aim is to help Teachers, Educators and Tutors to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating learning and teaching environment. Remember. Learning is Fun. Never Forget! If you want to browse more of my English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Teens, Books, Book Companion, Comprehension, Writing Activity, Novel Study
ESL Novel Study Worksheets - Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
ESL Novel Study Worksheets - Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie This ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teaching resource is a comprehensive novel study worksheet activity (2 printable PDF pages; Worksheets) focused on the novel "Death on the Nile" (Novel by British author Agatha Christie). This Novel Study worksheets on "Death on the Nile" (Novel by British author Agatha Christie) is tailored for middle and high school ESL students (7th–12th grade) and provide a variety of thought-provoking and language-building activities. Whether you're teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or in a TESOL context, this resource is classroom-ready and easy to use. Within this ESL Novel Study on "Death on the Nile" (2 printable PDF worksheets pages), English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) teachers can find the following activities: General information activity (author, genre, publishing date) Vocabulary building section – new words from the novel 1 Story timeline Personal reflection on a favorite chapter Student novel review and rating Creative writing task : pretending being a character you personally liked and writing 3 diary pages for 3 scenes as if you were this character This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Novel Study Activity Worksheets on the "Death on the Nile" (Novel by British author Agatha Christie) can be ideal for learners from 7th grade to 12th grade to study this Novel (middle school and High School Students) ESL with Alan is a high-quality ESL teaching resources that inspire both teachers and students. Our goal is to make learning English fun, interactive, and meaningful. Discover more English Second or Foreign Language activities by visiting our store – because learning English should always be fun! If you want to browse more of my English Language and Literature Novel Study Activity Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Novel Study, Literature, Death On The Nile, Nile, Agatha Christie, Activity, Detective
Boats Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Creative Writing, Writing, Physics, Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes
This boats reading comprehension contains the following: 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. COMPANION VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE (EMBEDDED AFTER PREVIEW PICTURES IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) 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. 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. 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. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers. If there are five to ten minutes left at the end of the lesson, the student can choose one of three activities, each one requiring a different skill. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions and three written response questions have sample answers. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Cored Ed Encyclopedia Overview The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly series of lessons that you can pick up and use right away. These short readings fit into whatever time you have available. Each one includes a warm-up, a reading, and a set of questions, but it’s flexible — you can do just the reading, the full lesson, or skip the writing section if you need to. Each lesson focuses on a single topic so students don’t get lost. The writing is clear but never childish, making it perfect for grades two through five. Topics range from animals and science to history, inventions, and everyday things. No matter the level of the student, everyone should take away at least one new idea or fact from each lesson. The materials are easy to print, easy to explain, and require no setup. They work well for whole-class teaching, partner work, or independent study.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Cored Encyclopedia, Facts, Reading, Creative Writing, Physics, Boats
Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals (Docs)
ELA, Reading, Common Core, Reading Comprehension, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Writing, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 5 Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable articles and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passages Include 1.Stingray: Close relatives to sharks, read more about this fascinating animal in this article. 2.That's Electric: How much electricity can an electric eel produce? Find outhere. 3.Whale Shark: The largest fish in the sea. Yes, the largest!! 4.Scared of Sharks: The all you need to know shark passage. If you're not too scared to read it! 5.Under the Sea: Porpoise or dolphin? What's the difference? 6.All About Jellyfish: More people are killed by jellyfish stings every year than from great white shark attacks. Docs Version This is the Docs editable and fillable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 4/5 Links Fiction Set 1 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Friends 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 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Insects Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 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 five comprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Two or three of the questions will be MCQs and other questions 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 4-5 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 . Activities include: spelling games, sentence match-ups, mixed-up text and decoding words from the lesson. 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. Just for Fun Each lesson will have a bonus extension exercise. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. You can find these at the end of each lesson, titled Just for Fun. Just for Funs are optional. Some you may like, some you may not. Either way, they are there to do with as you wish. 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, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages, Vocabulary Assessments
Ocean Animal Research Writing Project on ORCAS for K-2nd Grade
Life Studies, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Reading, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Research, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Presentations, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
Animal Research Writing Project on Orcas for K-2nd Grade, Discover fascinating facts about magnificent orcas with this complete animal research project for young learners. Budding marine biologists in kindergarten through 2nd grade will love learning about the physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and lives of these intelligent creatures through engaging activities. The customizable 19-page learning packet guides students step-by-step through the research process with leveled reading passages, real-life photos, coloring pages, multiple graphic organizers to sort information, and differentiated writing templates to fit all ability levels. Extension ideas for incorporating the material into centers, whole class instruction, or independent work are included as well. Watch student creativity and confidence blossom as they synthesize their learnings into an illustrated informational booklet on a favorite sea mammal. This versatile cross-curricular resource builds key skills in reading, writing, science and more in an authentic way. Download this unique, Common Core-aligned unit today to set your young marine biologists on an exciting learning adventure! Here are even more informational resources on report writing for OCEAN ANIMALS. Click on the links below: Animal Research Writing Project on WHALES for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on the OCTOPUS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on SEA TURTLES for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on ORCAS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on the SHELLFISH for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on DOLPHINS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on SEALS for K-2nd Grade Want to teach your students all about Zoo Animals? Check out all these interesting facts about these favorite zoo animals. With the same great photos, facts, habitat drawings, and more. It is a great way to help students to get interested in writing. For Zoo Animal reports, click on the following links below: Animal Research Writing Project on TIGERS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on MONKEYS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on PANDAS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on HIPPOS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on ELEPHANTS for K-2nd Grade Animal Research Writing Project on GIRAFFES for K-2nd Grade
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Informational Writing, Writing Report, Report On Animals, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade Writing, Ocean Animals, Orcas, Report On Orcas, Ocean Animal Research, Ocean Animal Report
Finish the Story – Winter Writing Prompts
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Winter, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Finish the Story: Winter Themed Writing Prompts is a no-prep print-and-go packet with silly and creative writing prompts to get your students' ideas flowing. With two layouts for each of the ten wintry prompts, it's great for grades 2-5. Use these lighthearted prompts in writing centers , for homework, small groups, partners, independent work, or early finishers. The included digital templates allow students to type up their stories and add illustrations on their devices. As students let their imaginations run wild with elves, penguins, snowmen, and more, they'll strengthen creative writing skills and winter vocabulary. The prompts work for whole group, small group, or individual assignments. Download these motivating prompts to ignite winter writing!
Author Blooming with Blake
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Tags Finish The Story, Winter Writing Prompts, Seasonal Activities, Creative Writing, Illustration Cards, Writing Centers
Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature (Fillable PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Writing, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 4 Snapshot Title: READING COMPREHENSION: Nonfiction Grade 4–5 Nature Genre: Nonfiction (informational articles with skill/practice pages) Subject: Reading (Informational Text) / Earth & Life Science Primary Topic: Seasons, plant science, storms, conservation, inland seas Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): T What This Teaches Best Explaining science ideas from informational text (Earth’s tilt and seasons; photosynthesis and leaf color change). Cause-and-effect reasoning in nature systems (less sunlight → less chlorophyll → color changes; warm water + atmospheric conditions → hurricanes). Learning how living things survive and interact with environments (animal winter strategies; dandelions’ taproots and relationships with ladybugs). Understanding environmental responsibility through “reduce, reuse, recycle” and community recycling programs. Building geography/earth science knowledge (Caspian Sea size, salinity, depth regions, surrounding countries, and endemic species). Learning Goals Explain how Earth’s tilt affects daylight and winter temperatures using details from the text. Describe how photosynthesis works and name key parts involved, based on the article. Explain why leaves change color in fall by connecting sunlight, chlorophyll, and other pigments. Describe what conditions must be present for a hurricane to form and name its main parts. Explain what “reduce, reuse, recycle” means and give examples suggested in the text. Identify key facts about the Caspian Sea (size, salinity, depth, or wildlife) using text evidence. Passages Include Best Season: Is winter really the best season? Find out what people do for fun during winter in this article. Changing Leaves: Discover how—and why—leaves change color in the fall. Pesky Weeds: Love them or hate them, dandelions are more helpful than you might think. All About Hurricanes: Learn the basics of hurricanes and how they form. Earth Day: What can we do every day to take better care of our planet? Caspian Sea: What is it, where is it, and why does it matter? Explore the history of the Caspian Sea in this lesson. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE 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. 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, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages, Reading Comprehension Assessments
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 1 - Nature (Word)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Creative Writing, Writing, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 1 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. Passages Include 1.Bring on the Snow: Kellie wants to make it snow. How does she try? 2.Walk through the Woods: A walk in the woods turns into a huge adventure. 3.Nature Photographer: Donna get some amazing snaps in this story. 4.Nature's Beautiful Colors: Rusty enjoys finding out about the colors in nature. 5.Flower Fun: Learn about flower names and colors in this fun lesson. 6.Picking Cherries: Ross spends his day picking cherries but is it worth it? Additional File: Nature Photographer: Drawing Nature Printable 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, Ccss, Common Core, Speling, Writing, Passages, Fiction
Caps Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Creative Writing, Writing, Strategies, Common Core, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes
This caps reading comprehension contains the following: 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. 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. 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. 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. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers. If there are five to ten minutes left at the end of the lesson, the student can choose one of three activities, each one requiring a different skill. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions and three written response questions have sample answers. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Cored Ed Encyclopedia Overview The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly series of lessons that you can pick up and use right away. These short readings fit into whatever time you have available. Each one includes a warm-up, a reading, and a set of questions, but it’s flexible — you can do just the reading, the full lesson, or skip the writing section if you need to. Each lesson focuses on a single topic so students don’t get lost. The writing is clear but never childish, making it perfect for grades two through five. Topics range from animals and science to history, inventions, and everyday things. No matter the level of the student, everyone should take away at least one new idea or fact from each lesson. The materials are easy to print, easy to explain, and require no setup. They work well for whole-class teaching, partner work, or independent study.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Cored Encyclopedia, Facts, Reading, Creative Writing, Caps, Pre-reading
Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 4 Sample: Best Season (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Creative Writing, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Writing Prompts
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 4 Sample Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable articles and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 1.Best Season: Is winter the best season? What activities do we do? Read more in this article. PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 4/5 Links Fiction Set 1 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Friends 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 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Insects Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 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 five comprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Two or three of the questions will be MCQs and other questions 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 4-5 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 . Activities include: spelling games, sentence match-ups, mixed-up text and decoding words from the lesson. 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. Just for Fun Each lesson will have a bonus extension exercise. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. You can find these at the end of each lesson, titled Just for Fun. Just for Funs are optional. Some you may like, some you may not. Either way, they are there to do with as you wish. 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
December Daily Writing Prompts | 2nd & 3rd Grade | Print + Digital
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Holiday & Seasonal, Months, December, Seasons, Winter, Grade 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets, Workbooks
Keep your students writing (and loving it!) all winter long with this December Daily Writing Prompts Pack! Designed for 2nd and 3rd graders, these fun and engaging prompts bring a touch of seasonal magic into your classroom—without focusing on just one holiday. With 25 creative, reflective, and winter-themed prompts , students will stay motivated, imaginative, and excited to write all month long. Each day of the week features a unique theme to spark ideas and keep writing fresh: Magical Monday – creative and imaginative winter stories Snowy Tip Tuesday – how-to writing with a frosty twist Wintry Would-You-Rather Wednesday – opinion writing with snowy choices Throwback Thursday: Frosty Edition – reflection and gratitude writing Festive Free-Write Friday – silly, open-ended fun to wrap up the week What’s Included: ✔ 25 daily writing prompts (5 per week) ✔ Seasonal and holiday-friendly themes (great for diverse classrooms) ✔ A mix of narrative, opinion, how-to, and free-write styles ✔ Engaging, low-prep activity—perfect for morning work, writing centers, journals, or early finishers Why Teachers Love It: ✅ Prompts are short and simple—perfect for SPED, 2nd, or 3rd grade writers ✅ Easy to print and use, with no extra prep ✅ Consistent format across months for classroom routines ✅ Keeps students practicing writing skills while having FUN!
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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 2 Sample: What a Smell (Word)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Vocabulary, Language Development, ESL, Creative Writing, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 2 Sample Overview No prep reading comprehension lessons, with enjoyable articles and topics. Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Mixed questions to check overall understanding. Vocabulary activities, plus a writing section. Lessons also contain a bonus extension exercise at the end. Some you may like, some you may not, either way they are there if you wish to use them. Full answer keys are provided. Passage Included 2.What a Smell: How does the stink bug protect its children? Find out 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 4/5 Links Fiction Set 1 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Friends 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 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Birds Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Insects Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Mammals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 5 - Sea Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 4-5 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 five comprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Two or three of the questions will be MCQs and other questions 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 4-5 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 . Activities include: spelling games, sentence match-ups, mixed-up text and decoding words from the lesson. 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. Just for Fun Each lesson will have a bonus extension exercise. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. You can find these at the end of each lesson, titled Just for Fun. Just for Funs are optional. Some you may like, some you may not. Either way, they are there to do with as you wish. 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
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Chess"
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Chess" This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource on "Chess" (3 PDF Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to train Language skills in English. Suitable participants for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade; teens). Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Activity on "Chess" (abstract stretegy game known for its mental skills; its origins and history, what it consists of and more). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. This ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Chess" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) can be ideal for intermediate advanced English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Learners. Within this English Second or Foreign Language Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Chess" (abstract stretegy game known for its mental skills; its origins and history, what it consists of and more), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on "Chess"(abstract stretegy game known for its mental skills; its origins and history, what it consists of and more) 16 Questions (with space for answers) 3 Essay Prompts (writing your own personal opinion on chess, whether it appeals you or not, whethet you have ever played it or not and whether you like it or not + writing an essay on another mental game/sport which requires players to think out-of-the-box + writing an essay on whether chess should be introduced in schools or not) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Chess" (abstract stretegy game known for its mental skills; its origins and history, what it consists of and more) is great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Chess" (abstract stretegy game known for its mental skills; its origins and history, what it consists of and more) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Chess, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Worksheets, Printable, Activity, Essay
HIgh School ELA Back-to-School Reflection Prompts
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Resources for Teachers, Life Studies, High School, Homeschool Resources, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests
Starting a new school year always feels like a fresh beginning, doesn't it? As a homeschool mom who has walked this path for years, I know how important it is to really understand where our students/homeschoolers are at the start of each year—not just academically, but as thinkers and learners. That is exactly why I put together these 40 ELA Back-to-School Reflection Prompts for high schoolers/homeschoolers. INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE: 40 paragraph-based reflection prompts 8 themed categories for deeper thinking Ready-to-use for journals, warm-ups, or portfolio entries Thoughtfully crafted for all high school students and homeschoolers, with built-in depth and flexibility TOPICS COVERED: Reading and writing identity Literary analysis and empathy Self-reflection and growth Voice, power, and purpose through literature I love using these at the start of the year because they set the tone for everything that follows. Your student/homecshooler won't just be going through the motions of reading assignments and writing essays. They will be discovering who they are as readers and writers, and more importantly, they will start seeing how language connects to bigger questions about identity, influence, and purpose. If you are tired of the typical "get to know you" activities and want something that actually gets your teenager thinking deeply while building real skills, this is exactly what you have been looking for. If you and your students/homeschoolers enjoyed this resource, please leave a review. Thank you for your support! Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Bicycles Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Creative Writing, Writing, Physics, Science, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes
This bicycles reading comprehension contains the following: 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. COMPANION VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE (EMBEDDED AFTER PREVIEW PICTURES IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) 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. 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. 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. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers. If there are five to ten minutes left at the end of the lesson, the student can choose one of three activities, each one requiring a different skill. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions and three written response questions have sample answers. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Cored Ed Encyclopedia Overview The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly series of lessons that you can pick up and use right away. These short readings fit into whatever time you have available. Each one includes a warm-up, a reading, and a set of questions, but it’s flexible — you can do just the reading, the full lesson, or skip the writing section if you need to. Each lesson focuses on a single topic so students don’t get lost. The writing is clear but never childish, making it perfect for grades two through five. Topics range from animals and science to history, inventions, and everyday things. No matter the level of the student, everyone should take away at least one new idea or fact from each lesson. The materials are easy to print, easy to explain, and require no setup. They work well for whole-class teaching, partner work, or independent study.
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Cored Encyclopedia, Facts, Reading, Creative Writing, Bicycles, Physics
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 3 - Animals (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 3 Overview Engaging nonfiction articles, each with a collection of different activities included. Articles 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. Passages Include 1.A Look at Three Bears: Brown bears, pandas and polar bears are covered in this. 2.A Look at Giraffes: A male giraffe's heart is two feet long! 3.Camel Humps: What are they used for? How do camels live in hot conditions? 4.A Look at Skunks: What do you do when you see a skunk hissing? Find out here. 5.Mountain Animals: Read all about the different habits & animals in the mountains. 6.History of Piggy Banks: Ever wondered why we use piggy banks? Check this passage. 7.Very Helpful Dogs: Dogs are not only pets. They help a whole range of people. 8.Winter Sleep: Discover how animals survive the cold winter in Winter Sleep. 9.The World's Smallest Penguin: Title says it all! Curious to see what it is? 10.The Long Journey: Migration: What, why, how, where, when? Additional File: History of Piggy Banks: Design Templates PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable 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.
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Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages, Reading Comprehension Assessment
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Surfing"
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Surfing" This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource on "Surfing" (3 PDF Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to train Language skills in English. Suitable participants for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade; teens). Newcomers or any ESL Learner is also more than suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Activity on "Surfing" (water sport which requires people to use a board to ride waves; its origins among the Polynesian people in Hawaii, its evolution over time, its equipment, issues and "Surf Culture"). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. This ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Surfing" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) can be ideal for intermediate advanced English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Learners. Within this English Second or Foreign Language Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Surfing" (water sport which requires people to use a board to ride waves; its origins among the Polynesian people in Hawaii, its evolution over time, its equipment, issues and "Surf Culture"), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on "Surfing" (water sport which requires people to use a board to ride waves; its origins among the Polynesian people in Hawaii, its evolution over time, its equipment, issues and "Surf Culture") 17 Questions (with space for answers) 2 Essay Prompts (writing your own personal opinion on surfing, whether you have ever tried it, whether you liked it or not and whether it appeals you the idea to ride waves + writing an essay on another sport surrounded by nature and comparing it to surfing) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Surfing" (water sport which requires people to use a board to ride waves; its origins among the Polynesian people in Hawaii, its evolution over time, its equipment, issues and "Surf Culture") is great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Surfing" (water sport which requires people to use a board to ride waves; its origins among the Polynesian people in Hawaii, its evolution over time, its equipment, issues and "Surf Culture") aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Essay, Hawaii, Surfing, Sports, Worksheets
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets - Death on the Nile
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets - Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) teaching resource is a 3 page printable PDF movie guide for "Death on the Nile" (2022 film based on the homonymous novel by British Detective story author Agatha Christie) is designed to help English as a Second Language (ESL EFL TESOL) learners. This teaching resource can be ideal for post-movie activities and is ideal for Middle School and High School students , from 7th to 12th grade . This ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) Movie Guide Activity can be great for newcomers and any English language learners, making it an amazing teaching toolbox to use in ESL EFL classrooms, language centers, or by tutors around the World. Within this ESL EFL Movie Guide on "Death on the Nile" (2022 film based on the homonymous novel by British Detective story author Agatha Christie), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL TEFL) film activities: General Information – Students fill in key details about the film, including the director, genre, release year etc. Vocabulary Builder – An activity dedicated to new words and phrases , to improve ESL EFL students’ English vocabulary Character Analysis – Students describe the main characters, helping them practice descriptive language and comprehension . Movie Timeline Activity – Students arrange scenes in chronological order to enhance their understanding of the storyline . Favorite Scene Reflection – A writing activity where students describe and explain their favorite moments from the film . Movie Review Writing – Learners express their opinions in a structured review, improving their evaluative writing skills . Creative Writing Activity – Students imagine themselves as one of the characters and write three diary entries from that character’s perspective, deepening their connection with the storyline. This "Death on the Nile" (2022 film based on the homonymous novel by British Detective story author Agatha Christie) movie guide is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate advanced ESL students. ESL with Alan is an amazing Teaching Resources Store which aims to support English as a Second or foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL TEFOL) Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the globe (be it online or offline) to achieve their students' learning objectives while creating an enjoyable and stimulating learning environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always
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Narrative Writing Picture Prompts To Inspire Your Students' Stories
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Not Grade Specific, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
These writing prompts are perfect for students who need a little "inspiration" to get started in their writing. 15 English picture prompts with titles help get your students started and provide the spark to unleash their creativity! Use this writing task to help your students develop their creative writing skills! 15 Writing Prompts 1. The Misunderstanding 2. The Vacation 3. The Long Fall 4. The Flood 5. The Journey 6. An Unexpected Friendship 7. The Crash 8. Alive 9. The Long Walk 10. Me and my Mom 11. Don't Look Back 12. The Escape 13. Lost 14. A One-Way Trip 15. Together I've used these with ESL students as well as with middle-school (GCSE) students in the UK to help the students develop their writing skills. For differentiation, I will just give the titles to the more confident students and the worksheet with picture prompts for the ones who need more of a helping hand.
Author The Laughing Linguist
Tags Creative Writing, Narrative Writing, Writing, Writing Prompts, Creative Writing Prompts, Narrative Picture Prompts, Picture Prompts For Creative Writing Pdf, Picture Prompts For Middle School
ESL TED Talk Activity - What your dog can teach you about aliens
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL TED Talk Activity Worksheets - What your dog can teach you about aliens - Arik Kershenbaum Make English language learning more meaningful and inspiring with this engaging ESL TED Talk activity worksheet based on Arik Kershenbaum's powerful talk, " What your dog can teach you about aliens" (speech that explores how studying animal behavior—especially dogs—reveals universal principles of communication and evolution, helping us imagine how intelligent alien life might think, interact, and evolve beyond Earth). Ideal for middle school and high school English language learners (Grades 7–12) , this resource encourages students to practice listening, speaking, vocabulary, and writing skills in a real-world context. Whether you're teaching in an ESL classroom, tutoring one-on-one, or running a language center , this ready-to-use worksheet is an excellent addition to your ESL lesson plans. 🧩 What’s Included in This ESL Resource? This 3-page printable ESL worksheet set includes a variety of dynamic and student-centered tasks: TED Talk Overview Section A brief introduction space for students to note important background information (title, speaker, date, and main theme of the talk). 1 QR Code linked to the TED Talk's Youtube Video Pre-Listening Discussion (Warm-Up) Vocabulary Builder Space to identify and define new vocabulary words from the TED Talk, helping learners improve word recognition and usage. Listening Comprehension Questions Targeted questions to check understanding of key ideas, supporting details, and examples from the talk. Speaking Activity Thought-provoking discussion questions designed to get students talking about the TED Talk's theme 3 Writing Activities Includes a summary writing task , a personal opinion paragraph , and a creative response assignment where students imagine giving a follow-up TED Talk. 🎯 Who Is This ESL Worksheet For? English language learners at the intermediate to advanced levels Middle school and high school ESL/ EFL students (Grades 7–12) Newcomers and English learners from diverse cultural backgrounds ESL teachers, tutors, and English language centers around the world This resource is especially useful for educators seeking authentic, real-world content that makes English learning both effective and inspiring "Learning with Alan" is dedicated to provide high-quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL teachers. It aims to support teachers, educators, and tutors in both online and offline environments, helping them achieve their teaching goals while creating a fun, stimulating atmosphere for learning English. Always remember: learning is fun, and so is English! If you want to browse more PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, TED Talk, Activity, Animals, Zoology, Aliens, Speaking, Listening