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Sample Opinion Writing Piece - Argumentative/Persuasive Mentor Text

By MindsAndHearts

Students will be highly engaged with this persuasive/argumentative essay that argues and defends why elephants should not be held in captivity. This is a favorite lesson for opinion writing with my students, and the perfect way to kick off your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.1, CCRA.W.1

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.09 MB)

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Lent Reading Comprehension - Catholic Ash Wednesday through Easter Activity

By MindsAndHearts

*Now differentiated with TWO text levels!* This Lent reading comprehension exercise is the perfect introduction to the season of preparation for Easter, starting on Ash Wednesday. It includes a two-page article with non-fiction text features

Subjects:

Religion, Easter, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (1.08 MB)

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Advent Reading Comprehension Questions - Catholic Christmas Activity

By MindsAndHearts

Are you looking to teach your students about the meaning and traditions of Advent, in preparation for Christmas? This resource includes an article about the season of Advent, as well as six multiple choice and short answer questions. Advent is a

Subjects:

Religion, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.12 MB)

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Holy Week Reading Comprehension: Catholic Lent and Easter Lesson

By MindsAndHearts

Engage your students in the Catholic traditions of Holy Week! This passage details the solemn events of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday before Easter. The Catholic Church's traditions during this week are rich in symbolism

Subjects:

Religion, Easter, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (7.35 MB)

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Easter, Ascension Thursday, and Pentecost Catholic Reading Comprehension

By MindsAndHearts

Teach your students about the fifty-day season of Easter, including Ascension Thursday and Pentecost! The Catholic Church's traditions during this season are rich in symbolism and beauty, in order to help us fully experience the joy of Jesus'

Subjects:

Religion, Easter, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (4.65 MB)

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Sample Memoir - Personal Narrative Mentor Text - "Big Mike"

By MindsAndHearts

I wrote this memoir as an exemplar for my writer's workshop. My goal in writing this personal narrative was not only to introduce the components of memoir writing (such as dialogue, transition words, and descriptive language), but also to share this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.85 MB)

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Sample Personal Narrative - Small Moment Mentor Text "Bees in the Graveyard"

By MindsAndHearts

I use this true and exciting personal narrative as a mentor text for students, modeling a small moment from my own life. You can use this piece to model figurative language, dialogue, transition words, sensory details, and other components of a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.79 MB)

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Personal Narratives - Strong Conclusions for Small Moment Stories

By MindsAndHearts

This chart presents seven ways to conclude a personal narrative with examples from familiar books. Students will improve their writing by trying conclusions such as a lesson or moral, reflection, dialogue, or question.

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

$2.00

Digital Download DOCX (0.02 MB)

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Catholic Mass Bingo - Religious Education Game

By MindsAndHearts

Introduce your students to items seen during the Catholic Mass with this engaging Bingo game - also with memory matching cards! Perfect for students about to make their First Communion. Included are 30 unique bingo boards, calling cards with

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$3.75

Digital Download PDF (2.10 MB)

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Halloween Main Idea and Supporting Details: Vampire Bats

By MindsAndHearts

This article will help students develop the reading comprehension skill of identifying the main idea and supporting details in a nonfiction passage about vampire bats. Can be used for reading centers, independent practice, or homework. Perfect for

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Halloween, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.05 MB)

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St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension Activity: Life of St. Patrick

By MindsAndHearts

Need a St. Patrick's Day activity to teach students about the life of this Catholic saint? This engaging reading comprehension exercise is the perfect way to introduce students to Saint Patrick. It includes a one-page article as well as five

Subjects:

Religion, St. Patrick's Day, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (5.45 MB)

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Sled Dogs Opinion Writing Mentor Text - with Checklist

By MindsAndHearts

The Iditarod dogsled race begins the first week of March in Alaska! This persuasive/argumentative essay defends the opinion that dog sled races like the Iditarod should be allowed to continue. The resource includes a two page sample opinion piece

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.1, CCRA.W.1

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.00 MB)

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Sample Personal Narrative Mentor Text - With Checklist of Features

By MindsAndHearts

This personal narrative mentor text recounts the true story of a Girl Scout camping trip I will never forget. It includes a checklist to identify the features of a strong narrative story: a hook (introduction), dialogue, sensory details,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.08 MB)

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Lined Writing Paper | Vertical & Horizontal | Preschool, Primary, Intermediate

By MindsAndHearts

This print-and-go lined writing paper is perfect for handwriting practice, writer's workshop, reading responses, and just about any writing activity you can think of! This pack includes 2 sizes of lines, which allows you to cater to students' needs.

Subjects:

Writing, Handwriting, Early Intervention

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.80 MB)

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Epiphany Reading Comprehension: Catholic Three Kings Day/Wise Men Activity

By MindsAndHearts

Celebrate the Feast of Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) on January 7th, 2024! This reading comprehension resource includes a two-page article with non-fiction text features (headings, underlined words, glossary) as well as four multiple choice and one

Subjects:

Religion, Holidays/Seasonal, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.01 MB)

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Opinion Writing Mentor Text Bundle - TWO Sample Persuasive Pieces

By MindsAndHearts

This bundle includes two sample writing pieces in the genre of opinion writing (also called persuasive or argumentative writing). Students will learn the components of persuasive texts as they read two engaging pieces: "Zoos: Not a Good Place for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4

$6.00

$4.50

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Polar Bears: Sample Informational Writing Piece - Nonfiction Mentor Text

By MindsAndHearts

Teach students the components of an informational text with this report on an amazing animal: the polar bear! Includes nonfiction text features and a checklist so students can identify components of an informational piece in the exemplar, and then

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.45 MB)

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Catholic Prayers Handwriting Practice with Spanish and Latin

By MindsAndHearts

Students will encounter the beauty of Catholic prayers in three languages as they practice writing them in manuscript or cursive. Prayers included are: (English title, followed by Spanish and Latin titles) The Our Father (Padre Nuestro, Pater

Subjects:

Religion, Writing, Handwriting

Grades:

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

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (3.48 MB)

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All Saints' Day Reading Comprehension

By MindsAndHearts

Did you know Halloween means "Holy evening," referring to the Feast of All Saints the next day? Teach your students about the origins and traditions of All Saints' Day and practice reading comprehension skills at the same time! This resource

Subjects:

Religion, Halloween, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.08 MB)

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Catholic Prayer Flip Book - Make a Laminated Ring of Prayers

By MindsAndHearts

Teach your students the most common Catholic prayers with this ready-to-print and assemble prayer ring! Includes the Hail Mary, Our Father, and more prayers said during the Rosary and Mass. Just print, laminate, cut, and hole punch to put on a

Subjects:

Religion, Writing, Handwriting

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.42 MB)

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