Cored Education TeachSimple Catalog, Guided Reading and Lesson Plans

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○$1000+ of content in the Original Cored Education Catalog

○103 Reading Comprehension Lessons in the Encyclopedia Index

○18 Guided Reading Books with Lesson Plans in the Guided Reading Catalog

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Week 1: Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension (Grades 2-5)

Week 2: Encyclopedia Entries: 35 (A-G). Two Grade 6-8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages.

Week 3: Encyclopedia Entries: 45 (H-P). Two Grade 6-8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages.

Week 4: Encyclopedia Entries: 23 (Q-U). Guided Reading Books: 18 (B-L). Two Grade 6-8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages.

2025 Releases

• Birthdays Reading Comprehension (Grades 2–5)

• Candy Reading Comprehension (Grades 2–5)

• Science Reading Comprehension (Grades 6–8)

  • Fillable PDFs added for the Grades 6–8 science series.

• Leveled Readers

  • 2 new Level D books added.

• Mini Units (Grades 2–5)

  • 7 new mini units released.

• Themed Skill Packs (Grades 2–5)

  • 44 Themed Mazes

  • 44 Themed Word List Posters

  • 44 Themed Word Searches

  • 44 Themed Crosswords

• Vowels PPT Games (Kindergarten–Grade 1)

• ELA Practice MCQs

  • Grades 1–2

  • Grades 3–4

  • Grades 5–6

• Reading Passages + Activities

  • Grades 2–3

  • Grades 4–5

  • Grades 6–7

  • 4,000+ pages of guided reading activities and lesson plans.

• Science Reading (Grades 3–4 and 5–6)

  • Supplementary questions included.

  • Accompanying videos included.

Overviews:

Grades 5–6 Science Reading Comprehension

• Written for Grade 5–6 students.

• Science passages with clear visuals.

• Simple graphs included.

• Common Core aligned (CCSS).

• Ready for classroom use.

Grades 3–4 Science Reading Comprehension

• Written for Grade 3–4 students.

• Clear, student-friendly science text.

• Illustrations and graphs support understanding.

• Common Core aligned (CCSS).

• Minimal preparation required.

Grades 2–3 Reading Passages

• Written for Grades 2–3.

• Modern, high-interest topics.

• Comprehension questions included.

• Vocabulary or spelling activity included.

• Short writing task included.

Grades 4–5 Reading Passages

• Written for Grades 4–5.

• Age-appropriate vocabulary included.

• Varied topics across the series.

• Colorful graphics support comprehension.

Grades 6–7 Reading Passages

• Written for Grades 6–7.

• Key vocabulary included.

• Varied topics with visual support.

• Many stories include a clear message.

• Encourages reflection and discussion.

Grade 1–2 ELA Practice MCQs

• Grammar-focused practice for Grades 1–2.

• Short, clear multiple-choice tasks.

• Supports understanding of sentences.

• Free supplementary materials included.

Grade 3–4 ELA Practice MCQs

• Grammar practice for Grades 3–4.

• Multiple-choice format.

• Builds pattern recognition and usage.

• Free supplementary materials included.

Grade 5–6 ELA Practice MCQs

• Language conventions for Grades 5–6.

• Grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation focus.

• Multiple-choice practice throughout.

• Free supplementary materials included.

Kindergarten - Grade 2 PowerPoint Games

• Interactive phonics games.

• Short games with clear instructions included.

• Gradual difficulty increase.

• Teacher-controlled pacing.

• Suitable for teams or independent play.

Grade 2-5 Themed Crosswords

• Theme-based vocabulary practice.

• Designed for Grades 2–5.

• Builds word recognition and topic knowledge.

• Classroom-ready layout.

Grade 2-5 Themed Word Searches

• Theme-based word searches for Grades 2–5.

• Supports spelling and scanning skills.

• Hidden shape challenge included.

• Strong for warm-ups and fast finishers.

Grade 2-5 Themed Mazes

• Scene mazes with vocabulary follow-up.

• Gradual difficulty progression.

• Optional coloring on many pages.

• Some themes include quick math extensions.

• Ideal for centers and sub plans.

Grade 2-5 Themed Word List Posters

• One theme per poster.

• 8 focus words per printable.

• Short meanings or fun facts included.

• Works as an anchor chart or reference sheet.

Grade 2-5 Mini Units

• Five-day unit structure.

• Cultural, seasonal, and subject themes.

• Vocabulary, reading, and writing included.

• Act It Out scripts included.

• Discussion and descriptive language included.

Grade 6-8 Science Reading Comprehension

• Middle school science reading passages.

• Strong ELA skill integration.

• Standards-aligned science content.

• Suitable for ELA and Science classes.

Grade 2-5 Themed Reading Comprehension Passages

• One topic per title.

• Two differentiated passages included.

• Grade band 2–3 version included.

• Grade band 4–5 version included.

• MCQs, short responses, and skills pages included.

• Answer keys included.

Grade 1-5 Literacy Readers Series (Leveled Reading) Seperate PDF

• Fiction and nonfiction readers included.

• Color-coded leveling system.

• Pre-reading prompt included.

• Vocabulary pulled from the text included.

• After-reading questions included.

• Suitable for guided reading and take-home practice.

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Grade 2-5 Cored Ed Encyclopedia Seperate PDF

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.

Grade 6-8 Social Studies Reading Comprehension

This very engaging collection of Social Studies reading passages is 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!

• 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