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Adding Details to Sentences
ELA, Writing, Grammar, Language Development, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Activities, Centers
One important skill for students to learn is to write sentences. Sometimes students have difficulty adding details to sentences. This activity gets students to practice adding extra details to sentences by working with adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases. By adding details to their sentences, students will write more interesting and engaging stories What is Included: This activity includes two practice pages where the additional details are already given to the student. Students will practice handwriting by tracing the sentences that show students how to add the details to the sentences. Also included are word cards (for nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases) to help students come up with ideas to create their own sentences. Blank writing pages are also provided for students to write their own sentences by writing the details in each step. When to Use: Literacy or Writing Center - The worksheets and word cards can be placed in a literacy center for students to write interesting sentences. Morning Work - The teacher can give the students a simple sentence to start with and use the blank pages to add details to that sentence while their classmates arrive at class. Homework - The blank pages can be sent home for students to practice adding details with their parents. Skills Assessed: Students will practice adding more details to their sentences by adding descriptive language. The worksheets included in this resource are no-prep. They just need to be printed out and given to students to complete. The teacher may choose to give students a simple sentence to start with or the students can use the word cards to build a sentence. The word cards are low prep, needing to be printed and cut apart. The blank pages can be laminated to become a reusable write and wipe activity. The cards will store nicely in a task box.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Adding Details, Adding Details To Sentences, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Prepositional Phrase, Grammar
Finish the Story: Summer Themed Writing Prompts
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Summer, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Finish the Story: Summer Themed Writing Prompts is a no-prep print and go packet with 11 silly and fun writing prompts for students to let their imaginations run wild. With two layouts for each prompt, this resource helps build creative writing skills for 2nd-5th graders. Use these summer-themed pages as independent work, writing centers , partner assignments, early finisher tasks, homework, or small group activities. The prompts work for whole group lessons too! This packet also includes digital templates for student devices so learners can choose a prompt, type a story, and add fun illustrations. Engage different types of learners while encouraging creativity and strengthening writing abilities with these lighthearted summer writing prompts!
Author Blooming with Blake
Tags Writing Centers, Writing Worksheets, Finish The Story, Writing Templates, Summer Activities, Seasonal Activities, Seasonal Writing Prompts
Expository Writing Prompts | Writing Prompts by Genre | Idea Starters
ELA, Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
These easy writing prompts are super helpful! Each informational prompt is a fun idea for something they could write about factually. These worksheets are a great way to add to your lessons without adding to your workload! How To Use This: The beauty of these prompts is they are so simple to use! Just print and hand out to your students! You can choose which creative prompts to hand out or let them choose from a selection. Have a great discussion about how to give and share information in an understandable way. These are great for subs, homework, early finishers, or just as supplemental work during a poetry unit. What You Get: - 20 expository writing prompts (one set with regular lines and another set with primary guided lines) - 1 extra lined page in case they want to keep writing! - Anchor chart that describes Expository Writing Take a Look At Other Resources: June and Summer Writing Pennants Summer Speech Bubble Writing Prompts Funny Visual Writing Prompts How to Build a Sandcastle Writing and Sequencing Activity Electricity Unit Study Writing Prompts Tracing Practice Workbook 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 Writing Types, Writing Genres, Writing Prompts, Idea Starters, Expository Writing, Lined Pages, Anchor Charts, Literacy
ESL TV Series Activity Worksheets on "The Crown" - Season 5
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL TV Series Activity Worksheets on "The Crown" - Season 5 This ESL teaching resource is a 3-page printable PDF TV Series activity for "The Crown" (Netflix TV series based on Queen Elizabeth II's life; season 5) designed to support English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) learners. This resource can be great for post TV Series activities and is ideal for Middle School and High School students , ranging from 7th to 12th grade . It's a versatile tool suitable for newcomers and any English language learners, making it an excellent choice to use in ESL classrooms, language centers, or by tutors worldwide. This "The Crown" (Netflix TV series based on Queen Elizabeth II's life; season 5) TV Series Activity is ideal for intermediate advanced ESL students . It provides a structured way for learners to engage with the film while developing their English language skills. The guide includes several activities that encourage students to interact with the series' content in meaningful ways: A section for general information about "The Crown" (Netflix TV series based on Queen Elizabeth II's life; season 5) such as the actors, genre, and other key details. A space for new vocabulary learned while watching this TV Series, helping students expand their English lexicon. A part dedicated to characters A part dedicated to each episodes' summaries A section for students to describe and review their favorite episode from the series and explain why they liked it, fostering personal connection and critical thinking. A creative writing task where students imagine themselves as one of the characters and write three diary entries from that character’s perspective, encouraging deeper engagement with the characters and plot. This "The Crown" (Netflix TV series based on Queen Elizabeth II's life; season 5) TV Series Activity is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate advanced ESL learners. Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resources Store whose aim is to help English as a Second or foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the world (be it online or offline) to achieve their teaching objectives while creating an enjoyable and stimulating learning environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always If you want to browse more of my ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Matrix"
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Matrix" This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource on Matrix (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 "Matrix" (famous technodystopian Science Fiction film by the Wachowski siblings). 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 Matrix (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) can be ideal for intermediate advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners. Within this English Second or Foreign Language Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Matrix" (famous technodystopian Science Fiction film by the Wachowski siblings), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on "Matrix" (famous technodystopian Science Fiction film by the Wachowski siblings) 14 Questions (with space for answers) 3 Essay Prompts (writing an essay on your own opinion on the "Matrix"; whether you have ever watched it and whether you liked it + Pretending to be Neo and to choose between the red pill and the blue pill and arguing your choice + writing an essay on whether we should "fight" machines or not; and if not what "alternatives" we could have) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Matrix" (famous technodystopian Science Fiction film by the Wachowski siblings) is great for Intermediate advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on"Matrix" (famous technodystopian Science Fiction film by the Wachowski siblings) 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, English Second Language, Matrix, Films, Science Fiction, Geek, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Technology
The Fur Debate: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (Docs)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, Sociology, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
The Fur Debate: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passage (Docs) This resource introduces a unique Social Studies reading comprehension passage with questions about The Fur Debate. The passage is carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! Student Tasks throughout the passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting the following skills: main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource: PDF Fillable PDF Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Social Studies Reading Comprehension Collection Links: 1. Ancient Civilizations PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 2. Early Empires and Trade Networks PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 3. The Founding of the United States PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 4. Language, Culture, and Meaning PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 5. Psychology and Society PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 6. Global Festivals and Traditions PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 7. Extreme Environments and People PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 8. Food, Culture, and Preservation PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 9. Global Food Customs PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 10. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 11. Human Impact on the Environment PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 12. Civic Action and Social Change PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 13. Fashion, Society, and Power PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs 14. People, Places, and Unusual Histories PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details: Length: 5 pages Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Passage: Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this passage to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passage strengthens main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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Zootopia 2 ESL Movie Guide – 3-Page Worksheet
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Zootopia 2" This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) teaching resource is a 3 page printable PDF movie guide for " Zootopia 2 " (2025 Disney animated movie; animals) 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 " Zootopia 2 " (2025 Disney animated movie; animals), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) 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 " Zootopia 2 " (2025 Disney animated movie; animals) 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) 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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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Movie Guide, Films, Animated Films, Zootopia, Disney, Animals, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Voyager Program
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel This ESL EFL Teaching Resource on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (3 PDF Worksheets Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to improve Language skills in English. Ideal students 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 - TEFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language) Activity on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (origins, background, history and evolution + Goals + Voyager Golden Record + Pale Blue Dot + Legacy). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. Intermediate Advanced English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) learners are suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) In this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (origins, background, history and evolution + Goals + Voyager Golden Record + Pale Blue Dot + Legacy), the following ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) activities are included: 1 text on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (origins, background, history and evolution + Goals + Voyager Golden Record + Pale Blue Dot + Legacy) 24 Comprehension Questions related to the previous text on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (with related space where students can answer to this text's comprehension questions) 3 essay prompts for a writing activity on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (writing an essay on your own personal opinion on the future of Interstellar travel + pretending to write a description of the Voyager Program for a Time Capsule + writing about what they would have included in the Voyager Golden Record) This ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity (essay prompts) on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (origins, background, history and evolution + Goals + Voyager Golden Record + Pale Blue Dot + Legacy) is great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL - TESOL - TEFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Voyager Program - Interstellar Travel" (origins, background, history and evolution + Goals + Voyager Golden Record + Pale Blue Dot + Legacy) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is a teaching resources store that aims to provide high quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teachers, tutors and educators. 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 find more ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Space, Astronomy, STEM, Voyager, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Interstellar
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Skiing"
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Skiing" This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource on "Skiing" (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 (English as a Second or Foreign Language) Activity on "Skiing" (Winter Sport; its origins, background and history + what it consists of + equipment). 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 "Skiing" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) can be ideal for intermediate English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Learners. Within this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Skiing" (Winter Sport; its origins, background and history + what it consists of + equipment), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on "Skiing" (Winter Sport; its origins, background and history + what it consists of + equipment) 17 Questions (with space for answers) 1 Essay Prompt (writing an essay on your opinion on "skiing"; whether you have ever skied in your like or not and whether you liked it or not and whether you would ever like to go skiing in your life) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Skiing" (Winter Sport; its origins, background and history + what it consists of + equipment) is great for Intermediate English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Skiing" (Winter Sport; its origins, background and history + what it consists of + equipment) 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, Worksheets, Printable, Skiing, Winter, Sports
ESL TED Talk Activity - Why you will fail to have a great career
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, ESL, Writing, Formal Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL TED Talk Activity Worksheets - Why you will fail to have a great career - Larry Smith Make English language learning more meaningful and inspiring with this engaging ESL TED Talk activity worksheet based on Larry Smith ’s powerful talk, “ Why you will fail to have a great career" (speech that humorously explains that most people settle for “good” careers, making excuses about passion and risk, ultimately failing to pursue their true calling and achieve greatness). 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 This ESL Teaching Resource (ESL TED Talk Activity - Listening + Writing + Speaking) can be great for Back to School Activities "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, Worksheets, Printable, Listening, Speaking, Writing
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Paddington"
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Paddington" This ESL teaching resource is a 3-page printable PDF movie guide for "Paddington" (2014 film based on Michael Bond's children stories) designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. This resource can be great for post-movie activities and is ideal for Middle School students, ranging from 6th to 8th grade. It's a versatile tool suitable for newcomers and any English language learners, making it an excellent choice to use in ESL classrooms, language centers, or by tutors worldwide. This "Paddington" (2014 film based on Michael Bond's children stories) movie guide is ideal for intermediate ESL students. It provides a structured way for learners to engage with the film while developing their English language skills. The guide includes several activities that encourage students to interact with the movie's content in meaningful ways: A section for general information about "Paddington" (2014 film based on Michael Bond's children stories) such as the film's director, genre, and other key details. A space for new vocabulary learned while watching the movie, helping students expand their English lexicon. A part dedicated to describing the main characters, allowing students to practice descriptive language and character analysis. A movie timeline activity where students arrange scenes from the film in chronological order, enhancing their understanding of the narrative structure. A section for students to describe their favorite scene from the movie and explain why they liked it, fostering personal connection and critical thinking. A movie review segment where students can express their opinions about the film, practicing persuasive and evaluative writing. A creative writing task where students imagine themselves as one of the characters and write three diary entries from that character’s perspective, encouraging deeper engagement with the characters and plot. This "Paddington" (2014 film based on Michael Bond's children stories) movie guide is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate ESL learners. Learning with Alan is a Teaching Resources Store whose aim is to help English as a Second or foreign Language (ESL EFL) Teachers, Educators and Tutors around the world (be it online or offline) to achieve their teaching objectives while creating an enjoyable and stimulating learning environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always If you want to browse more of my ESL, EFL, TESOL Teaching Resources, click here Learning with Alan!
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Movie Guides, Films, Paddington, Worksheets, Printable, Writing Activity, Activity
Wool Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Science, Technology, Physics, History, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This wool 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. 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: Wool Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Life Science / Informational Reading Primary Topic: How wool works, history, and uses Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): R Support pages present: Pre-reading trivia, mixed questions, vocabulary activities, creative writing, extension activities, and an answer key (all match the passage’s ideas and terms). What This Lesson Teaches Best Explains what wool is made of (tiny protein fibers) and how a natural wave called crimp helps fibers cling when spun into yarn. Teaches a clear cause-and-effect science idea : wool cloth traps air pockets, and trapped air helps keep warmth close. Builds understanding of how humans and sheep changed over time , including breeding for thicker coats, learning to shear, and wool becoming valuable through trade. Describes the process from fleece to finished materials , including shearing, lanolin in fresh wool, washing/sorting, spinning into yarn, and rubbing fibers into felt. Highlights real-world uses and properties of wool , including moisture handling and resistance to melting/dripping in fire because it chars instead. Learning Goals Students will explain how crimp helps wool fibers cling together when making yarn. Students will describe how wool cloth keeps warmth close using details about trapped air. Students will identify two ways people have used wool, based on examples in the text. Students will sequence key steps from fleece to yarn or felt that are stated in the passage. Students will describe why freshly shorn wool is called “greasy,” using evidence from the passage. Key Vocabulary From the Text fleece — a sheep’s coat that can be sheared off. protein — a natural building block that wool fibers are made of. crimp — a natural wave in each wool fiber. lanolin — a waxy substance from a sheep’s skin. felt — thick material made when fibers lock together. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Electricity & Energy: Physical Science Reading Comprehension (Google)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Physics, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Electricity and Energy: Physical Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (Google) This very engaging collection of physical science reading passages about electricity and energy is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: The Lightning Rod: Turning Fear into Safety: Franklin’s work showed lightning is electricity, not magic, and a lightning rod gives that charge a safe metal path into the ground instead of through a building. Eel Power: A Holiday Surprise: Electric eels fire quick bursts of electricity, and in special displays, metal plates and wires capture those pulses to make nearby lights briefly flicker. Electricity: From Source to Socket: Power plants use motion from fuels, falling water, wind, or sunlight to spin generators, then send that electrical energy through wires so a flip of a switch brings devices to life. Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Word Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Reading Passage Links: Astronomy & Space Science PDF Word Docs Google Docs Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains PDF Word Docs Google Docs Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes PDF Word Docs Google Docs Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica PDF Word Docs Google Docs Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater PDF Word Docs Google Docs Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems PDF Word Docs Google Docs Bioluminescence & Insects PDF Word Docs Google Docs Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex PDF Word Docs Google Docs Human Body and Senses PDF Word Docs Google Docs Health & Applied Bioscience PDF Word Docs Google Docs Waves, Light, & Imaging PDF Word Docs Google Docs Electricity & Energy PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details Length: 14 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) teaching resource is a 3 page printable PDF movie guide for "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (2018 Science Fiction film based on Michael Crichton's novel; dinosaurs) 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 "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (2018 Science Fiction film based on Michael Crichton's novel; dinosaurs), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) 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 "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (2018 Science Fiction film based on Michael Crichton's novel; dinosaurs) 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) 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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Year Long Weekly Writing Prompt Journal
ELA, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
The Year Long Weekly Writing Prompt Journal Updated in 2020, the journal offers a format that is compatible with Microsoft and Google platforms. It's available both digitally and for print. This resource aids students from grades 6 to grade 9 in enhancing their writing skills through ongoing practice throughout the academic year. Range of Writing Categories Argument Writing Narrative Writing Explanatory Writing Current Events/Research Critical Thinking. Fostering diverse styles of expression, each week introduces new prompts designed to encourage articulate thought expression in students while emphasizing different styles of writing. Inclusions & Features Fifty engaging weekly prompts each featuring grading areas and inspirational quotes about written expression. Teachers can use these resources as complete journals for annual work or introduce individual prompts weekly according to lesson plans. Versatile selection option allowing choice among any month's five prompt based on curriculum relevance at different times heightening student engagement with varied activities rather than routine school work. Mainly designed for Language Arts subject teaching but not restricted solely to it – it blends seamlessly into all contexts where written communication is pivotal. Apart from being used for classroom activities, this tool also serves well as a means to give assignments and set homework practices due to its flexible nature! To sum up,, this Year Long Weekly Writing Prompt Journal acts as an ideal asset for educators seeking the enhancement of writing skills among students while nurturing critical thinking through varied interactive exercises articulated within its carefully assembled content.
Author Fairways and Chalkboards
Tags Journal, Writing Prompts, Academic Writing, Critical Thinking, Language Arts
Artemis II Reading Comprehension – ESL Worksheets
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Artemis II This ESL EFL Teaching Resource on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (3 PDF Worksheets Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to improve Language skills in English. Ideal students 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 - TEFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language) Activity on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (origins and background + historical importance + crew members + goals and future space missions after Artemis II). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. Intermediate Advanced English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) learners are suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) In this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL) Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (origins and background + historical importance + crew members + goals and future space missions after Artemis II), the following ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) activities are included: 1 text on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (origins and background + historical importance + crew members + goals and future space missions after Artemis II) 23 Comprehension Questions related to the previous text on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (with related space where students can answer to this text's comprehension questions) 2 essay prompts for a writing activity on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (pretending to write an essay for a time capsule in which you describe to the people of the future the importance of this space mission + writing an essay on your own personal opinion on the future space events after Artemis II; man returning to the Moon and man on Mars) This ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity (essay prompts) on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (origins and background + historical importance + crew members + goals and future space missions after Artemis II) is great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL - TESOL - TEFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Artemis II - Space Mission" (origins and background + historical importance + crew members + goals and future space missions after Artemis II) aims to train and Reading Comprehension + Writing Skills. "Learning with Alan" is a teaching resources store that aims to provide high quality teaching resources and educational materials for ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) teachers, tutors and educators. 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 find more ESL - EFL - TESOL - TEFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Chinese New Year
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets on "Chinese New Year" This ESL EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource on "Chinese New Year" (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 "Chinese New Year" (its origins and history + mythology + celebrations + traditions and Lantern Festival + Food and Practices in both China and Chinese communities abroad; chinatown). 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 "Chinese New Year" (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 "Chinese New Year" (its origins and history + mythology + celebrations + traditions and Lantern Festival + Food and Practices in both China and Chinese communities abroad; chinatown), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following activities: 1 text on "Chinese New Year" (its origins and history + mythology + celebrations + traditions and Lantern Festival + Food and Practices in both China and Chinese communities abroad; chinatown) 19 Questions (with space for answers) 2 Essay Prompts (writing an essay on another "New Year" celebration, such as Rosh haShana and Nawrūz and comparing it to Chinese New Year + pretending to celebrate Chinese New Year and to describe in 3 pages of diary your experience) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Chinese New Year" (its origins and history + mythology + celebrations + traditions and Lantern Festival + Food and Practices in both China and Chinese communities abroad; chinatown) is great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Chinese New Year" (its origins and history + mythology + celebrations + traditions and Lantern Festival + Food and Practices in both China and Chinese communities abroad; chinatown) 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!
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Tags ESL, English Second Language, English, Chinese, Chinese New Year, New Year, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity, Worksheets, China
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Fendi - Fashion House
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Formal Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheets - Italian Fendi - Fashion House This ESL EFL Teaching Resource on "Fendi - Italian Fashion House" (3 PDF Worksheets Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to improve Language skills in English. Ideal students 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 TEFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language) Activity on "Fendi - Italian Fashion House" (origins, background and history + style and aesthetic + success, popularity and legacy). This Teaching Educational Resource Product can also be ideal for ESL EFL TESOL Centers worldwide or any English second language tutor. Intermediate Advanced English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL TEFL) learners are suitable for this ESL EFL TESOL Teaching Resource on "Fendi - Italian Fashion House" (Worksheet; 3 PDF Printable slides) In this English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) Reading Comprehension + Essay Writing Activity Worksheet on " Fendi - Italian Fashion House" (origins, background and history + style and aesthetic + success, popularity and legacy), the following ESL EFL TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) activities are included: 1 text on "Fendi - Italian Fashion House (origins, background and history + style and aesthetic + success, popularity and legacy) 21 Questions related to the text (with related space where students can answer) 3 essay prompts for a writing activity on "Fendi - Italian Fashion House" (writing an essay on your own personal opinion on Fendi; whether you like it or not and why + write an essay on another fashion house, describing it and comparing it to Fendi + pretending to write a letter to Fendi and to ask them to design a personalized dress and describing how it should like) This ESL, EFL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resource Reading + Writing Activity on "Fendi - Italian Fashion House" (origins, background and history + style and aesthetic + success, popularity and legacy) is great for Intermediate Advanced English as a second or foreign language learners (ESL- EFL - TESOL). This English Second Language Worksheet on "Fendi - Italian Fashion House" (origins, background and history + style and aesthetic + success, popularity and legacy) 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 find more ESL, EFL, TESOL (English Second or Foreign Language) Teaching Resources and Educational Material click here Learning with Alan!
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Literary Devices Creative Writing Prompts
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Reading, Strategies, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Provide your students with the power to improve their creative writing skills through engaging exercises focused on five of the most important literary devices (DETAILS, DICTION, IMAGERY, POINT OF VIEW, and TONE). Designed as a tool for targeted writing practice, these prompts ask students to break down complexities into manageable exercises that will build confidence in their creative writing without overwhelming them. The unit includes five unique exercises, each centered around a specific device, with clear directions, prompts, examples, and rubrics for easy comprehension. These exercises serve as foundational stepping stones, fostering strong creative writing skills and empowering students to create impactful narratives. Assigning these writing prompts could not be easier! Simply print out the prompt for the literary device you want your students to practice and let the simple directions and clear examples do the rest. The only work for you is grading, and the included rubrics make that step as easy as essay grading possibly can be! This packet of writing prompts includes: - An introductory page that collects the definition of each of the 5 literary devices covered in this resource - An prompt that addresses the literary device of DETAILS, along with an example essay and rubric - A second prompt that addresses the literary device of DICTION, along with an example essay and rubric - A third prompt that addresses the literary device of IMAGERY, along with an example essay and rubric - A fourth prompt that addresses the literary device of POINT OF VIEW, along with an example essay and rubric - A fifth prompt that addresses the literary device of TONE, along with an example essay and rubric Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 6 through 10. The included activities are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Writing (3 and 4). This resource is provided in print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files and PowerPoint Show files. This resource contains 7 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Literary Devices, Writing Prompts, Imagery, Tone, Diction, Point Of View, Details
Social Studies Reading Passages: Our Planet and Human Impact (Word)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, Geography, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions: Our Planet: Natural Extremes and Human Impact (Word) This resource introduces a collection of Social Studies reading comprehension passages with questions about Our Planet: Natural Extremes and Human Impact. The passages are carefully designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content . Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included in this Collection? There are three informational passages (with full answer keys): Remaking Plastic: Turning Waste into Useful Materials Underwater Noise Pollution South America: A Continent of Natural Extremes For Each Passage, students will have multiple tasks to complete as follow: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Available Formats for this Resource PDF Fillable PDF Google Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE For more Social Studies Reading Passages, check the following Links: Ancient Civilizations PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Early Empires and Trade Networks PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs The Founding of the United States PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Language, Culture, and Meaning PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Psychology and Society PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Global Festivals and Traditions PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Extreme Environments and People PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Food, Culture, and Preservation PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Global Food Customs PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Media, Communication, and Popular Culture PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Human Impact on the Environment PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Civic Action and Social Change PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Fashion, Society, and Power PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs People, Places, and Unusual Histories PDF Fillable PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details Length: 15 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Saving Mr. Banks" - Mary Poppins
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Vocabulary, Writing, Creative Writing, Formal Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Worksheets
ESL Movie Guide Worksheets on "Saving Mr. Banks" - Mary Poppins This English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) teaching resource is a 3-page printable PDF movie guide for "Saving Mr. Banks - Mary Poppins" (2013 biographical film on the development of 1964 Mary Poppins film by Walt Disney) designed to support English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. This teaching resource can be ideal for post-movie activities and is suitable for Middle School and High School students , from 7th to 12th grade . This Movie Guide Activity versatile tool suitable for newcomers and any English language learners, making it a great choice to use in ESL EFL classrooms, language centers, or by tutors around the World. In this ESL EFL Movie Guide on "Saving Mr. Banks - Mary Poppins" (2013 biographical film on the development of 1964 Mary Poppins film by Walt Disney), ESL EFL TESOL teachers can find the following English Second or Foreign Language (ESL EFL) 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 lexicon. 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 "Saving Mr. Banks - Mary Poppins" (2013 biographical film on the development of 1964 Mary Poppins film by Walt Disney) movie guide is designed to create an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience for intermediate advanced ESL learners. ESL with Alan is a fantastic Teaching Resources Store which aims to help English as a Second or foreign Language (ESL EFL TESOL) 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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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Set 4 - Nature (Word)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, ESL, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Set 4 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.Best Season: Is winter the best season? What activities do we do? Read more in this article. 2.Changing Leaves: This article explains how and why leaves change in fall. 3.Pesky Weeds: Love them or hate them, dandelions are more useful that you think. 4.All About Hurricanes: Here's all you need to know about hurricanes. 5.Earth Day: What can we do to help our world on a daily basis? 6.Caspian Sea: What? Where? How? Why? Learn about the history of the Caspian Sea in his 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
Pianos Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Writing, Strategies, Music, Creative Arts, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes
This pianos reading comprehension contains the following: Visualize on the Cover (Teacher Read Aloud Script) Start your lesson by taking a few moments to visualize the topic and share thoughts or feelings about it. 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. 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. 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 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. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Lesson Snapshot Title: Pianos Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Music (Performing Arts) / Reading Informational Text Primary Topic: How the piano was invented and improved Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): S What This Lesson Teaches Best How the piano idea began around 1700 in Florence, Italy , with Bartolomeo Cristofori trying to make music “gentle or bold” depending on touch. How the piano’s key action works: a mechanism sends a leather-covered hammer to strike strings, then pulls back so the string keeps vibrating . How dampers stop strings from ringing—and lifting them lets tones ring longer. How information spread the invention: Scipione Maffei published an article with a diagram , leading builders like Gottfried Silbermann to make pianos based on Cristofori’s design. How the piano grew for bigger spaces: sturdier builds and a wider range from about four octaves to 88 keys , changing where music could be played (homes, schools, apartments, stages). Learning Goals Students will explain why Cristofori began tinkering with a new keyboard instrument around 1700. Students will describe how a key triggers the hammer-and-string action using details from the passage. Students will explain how a player’s touch can make the sound softer or louder according to the text. Students will identify how Maffei helped the piano idea travel and name one builder mentioned who made pianos afterward. Students will describe how the piano’s keyboard range changed over time and state the number of keys many pianos have today. Key Vocabulary From the Text harpsichords — older keyboards that stayed mostly one volume. inventory — a recorded list that showed a piano existed. mechanism — moving parts that make the piano action work. dampers — parts that stop strings from ringing. octaves — groups of notes used to describe keyboard range. 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, Reading, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing Prompts, Music, Pianos
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 (Word)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Writing, Spelling, Language Development, Vocabulary, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Tests, Writing Prompts
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 Overview Reading comprehension lessons, especially written for Grade 6-7, providing the chance to read interesting and engaging passages. Each lesson has a mix of questions 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.Cooking Camp: Jason tries to make enough money to go to cookery camp. 2.Graduation: Matt helps prepare for his brother's graduation party. 3.No Internet- Sam and Klara discuss life in the past with their gran. 4.School Musical: Maiya and her concerns about the school musical. 5.My Key: Jon has the house to himself for once. Does he enjoy it though? 6.Creepy Well: Jo and some kids from school at a creepy well. 7.Bug Trip: The twins are driving Dad crazy with their science project. 8.Solo Flight: Sid gets his first solo flight in bizarre circumstances. 9.Summer at Gran's: Andrea trying to make the best of her time at Gran's. 10.Wild Wild West: Alec on the ranch with his dad. 11.Danger Mountain: Nath tries a dangerous ride down the mountain. 12.Math Queen: Rhonda doing her best at the Math competition. 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 6/7 Links Fiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 6/7 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. The majority of these short stories contain an important message - a way of developing these young learners further. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five to six comprehension, vocabulary and Math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Mixed questions require a written response (no MCQ's), 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 6/7 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. Activities provide clues to help assist students. Vocabulary activities include extra questions where students must write a synonym, an antonym or a sentence using a certain word. 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. The main focus in this product, is the student. Prompts will require the student to relate to past experiences and encourage them to discuss feelings and ways to improve. 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. 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