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My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read Aloud and Response Activities

By Always A Lesson

Looking for an activity for January or February? This reading resource can be used with multiple texts about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black history month. This read aloud and response activities make for a great comparison for point of view as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Literacy Centers: Main Idea, Inferences, Sequencing & More [BUNDLE]

By Always A Lesson

Use this literacy center BUNDLE to help your students practice literacy skills in fun and exciting ways. Grab these literacy center activities sure to be your new classroom favorites! These activities help students strengthen foundational skills

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Games, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1, RL.2.3, RL.2.4, RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.10, RI.2.1, RI.3.1, RI.3.2

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Absolutely Almost Novel Study Resource Guide

By Always A Lesson

Looking for a read aloud to use with your students? Check out this resource that could be great for a book club or book study. These study guides help students dive into the novel and extend their understanding through activities.The main character

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Study Guides, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

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Main Idea & Key Details Mini Passage Practice

By Always A Lesson

Are your students working on identifying the main idea & key details of passages? The Main Idea & Key Details Mini Passage Practice Packet will help your students gain valuable practice as they annotate a short text to pull out the main

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

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Junebug Novel Study Resource Guide

By Always A Lesson

Junebug is an engaging story about a young boy growing up in the projects. He is surrounded by gangs and violence and manages to dream big things for himself and his family. Included:Note to TeacherChapter-by- chapter Vocabulary, Summary, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Study Guides, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.3.7

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$St. Patrick's Day Math & Literacy Activity BUNDLE$

St. Patrick's Day Math & Literacy Activity BUNDLE

By Always A Lesson

St. Patrick's Day Book Review Activity & Bulletin BoardThe St. Patrick's Day Book Review and Writing Activity Bulletin Board is a great March activity for your classroom! Transform your bulletin boards into a literary wonderland as you celebrate

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

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Book Club Bundle

By Always A Lesson

Use this resource with any book that your students read. A book club (or literacy circle) is an excellent way to give your students a rich literacy experience where they can gain independence and engage in high quality conversations with their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

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$3.20

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St. Patrick's Day Book Review Activity & Bulletin Board

By Always A Lesson

The St. Patrick's Day Book Review and Writing Activity Bulletin Board is a great March activity for your classroom! Transform your bulletin boards into a literary wonderland as you celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with your students.

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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Holidays Around the World- Reading, Writing, Hands On Activities, and MORE!

By Always A Lesson

Looking to add some holiday fun to your reading and writing units? Look no further! This download includes everything you need to learn about holidays celebrated around the world! Holidays Included:ChristmasChinese New YearDiwaliHanukkahKwanzaLas

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Reading MEGA BUNDLE

By Always A Lesson

Looking for resources to boost your reading instruction? Grab this reading MEGA BUNDLE to save time and money! You will find products to help you plan your reading instruction, celebrate holidays, engage students in literacy centers, and incorporate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

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$121.90

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$100th Day of School Activities- Math, Reading, Writing and MORE!$

100th Day of School Activities- Math, Reading, Writing and MORE!

By Always A Lesson

Get ready for your classroom's biggest celebration yet! This 100th day of school resource is packed with fun, hands-on, academic activities that promote learning and engagement. Your students will love participating in these math, reading, and

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.25

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Literacy Discussion Dice Activity- Fiction Edition

By Always A Lesson

Discuss a rigorous text with ease! Simply pair up students, provide the reading text and use this dice activity to help students comprehend the text. TO PLAY: (alternate turns with peer) - Roll the dice- Answer the question that matches the SUM of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

$3.25

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Grandparent's Day Bulletin Board Project

By Always A Lesson

Celebrate Grandparent's Day with this project that is great for a bulletin board or to mail away to grandparents as a surprise. Multiple sizes and phrasing within the product so you can pick what best suites you and your students needs. This would

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.50

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Making Inferences Activity Task Cards or Center

By Always A Lesson

Making inferences is an important reading skill. These inferencing task cards can help students find clues within a text to make an inference. These making inferences task cards are a fun and engaging activity that your students will enjoy. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$2.99

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Literacy Discussion Dice Activity- Multi-Genre BUNDLE

By Always A Lesson

Discuss a rigorous text with ease! Simply pair up students, provide the genre specific text and use the corresponding dice activity to help students comprehend the text in an engaging, collaborative way with peers. TO PLAY: (alternate turns with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

SL.3.1, SL.3.1a, SL.3.1b, SL.3.1c, SL.3.1d, SL.3.2, SL.3.3

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Student Work Reflection Sheets & Prompt Cards BUNDLE

By Always A Lesson

Check out this student reflection bundle to use after math, reading, and writing assignments. These quick and easy-to-use reflection sheets will help students reflect on the work they produce. These reflection sheets help build confidence and pride

Subjects:

Reading, Math, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Classroom Forms

$9.00

$7.20

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Sequencing Activities- Reading Passages and Writing Assignments Included

By Always A Lesson

Download today and get started teaching sequencing within your reading and writing units. Use all of the assignments or use the activities included to differentiate for each student. IncludedSequencing Poster (Color and B&WSequencing with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.2.5, RL.3.1, SL.3.2

$3.25

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3rd Grade Grammar- L 3.6 Activities

By Always A Lesson

Easily cover all L 3.6 standards with these activity worksheets and posters!IncludedDefinitions and Examples Posters for:Spatial Words and PhrasesTemporal Words and PhrasesWorksheets for:Spatial Words and PhrasesTemporal Words and Phrases★ Follow Me

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Posters

CCSS:

L.3.6

$2.95

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Literacy Discussion Dice Activity- Non-Fiction Edition

By Always A Lesson

Discuss a rigorous text with ease! Simply pair up students, provide the non-fiction text and use this dice activity to help students comprehend the text. TO PLAY: (alternate turns with peer) - Roll the dice- Answer the question that matches the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Reading

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

$3.25

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3rd Grade Grammar- L 3.4

By Always A Lesson

This no prep packet helps you to easily cover all L 3.4 standards. Download now and get started teaching!IncludedDefinitions and Examples Posters for:Context CluesAffixRoot Words for MeaningDictionaries and Glossaries Worksheets for:Context

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

3^rd

Types:

Worksheets, Posters

CCSS:

L.3.4, L.3.4a, L.3.4b, L.3.4c, L.3.4d

$3.25

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