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St Patrick's Day Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Are you teaching a lesson on St. Patrick's Day? These St. Patrick's Day Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages are easy to incorporate into any study about the holiday! This 25-page learning resource includes four non-fiction reading comprehension passages on topics related to St. Patrick's Day. Each non-fiction reading passage includes a written-response comprehension check (two options included: one full page of ten questions or questions spread amongst two pages for more writing space)
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2nd - 3rd
Free Squirrel's New Year's Resolution Sequencing Activity
This fun FREE sequencing activity is a follow up to the book Squirrel's New Year's Resolution. It includes reproducibles the children will cut out and glue in the order squirrel meets the animals in the story. It also includes a Nut of the Month Calendar for the students to fill in. If you would like additional New Year's Activities, please take a peek at my Happy New Year Literacy and Math Unit. Enjoy!a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/">Squirrel's New
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K - 2nd
The Story of Thanksgiving An Emergent Reader
This is a great emergent reader for any early elementary classroom. It tells the story of Thanksgiving in a very kid friendly way!
♥ If you like this book, you'll LOVE these:
A Bundle of 41 Emergent Readers!
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November Bundle
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PreK - 1st
Holidays Around the World - Christmas Around the World Freebie, France Christmas
Are you teaching a Christmas Around the World unit? Many students will learn information all about Christmas in different countries. But this freebie is all about how Christmas can be celebrated in France! This is a 9-page sampler from my Holidays Around the World pack. Included: mini bookfact writing sheetfill-in the blank sheetcircle information mapteacher information sheetfold-and-snip book with glue-in pieces This freebie is part of a bigger Christmas Around the World resource. Click here to
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1st - 3rd
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legend-of-the-poinsettiaYou will need a copy of the book titled, The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola to fully use this packet.This is a multilevel packet! There is something for kindergarten, first, second, and third grade. One of the games might also work for per-kindergartners. It includes a listening comprehension quiz for students to take after listening to the read aloud. The comprehension quiz can be taken as a whole class activity or could be used in a work station with a co
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K - 3rd
Close Reading Reindeer
Close reading is a key component of the Common Core Standards. It is the active and analytic reading and re-reading of text to gather meaning. This reading and re-reading of text leads to higher level thinking skills and a deeper level of reading comprehension. These are crucial concepts for growing readers. This close reading, non-fiction resource focuses on reindeer.
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This freebie is a sampling of a close reading resource simil
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Year Long Close Reading MEGA Bundle
Black History Month Passage FREEBIE
Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH reading passages? These thirteen non-fiction text passages are perfect for Black History Month in February! If you're looking for a way to incorporate social studies with reading, and a variety of people this study is perfect. The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.
Full Black History Month Passages: Black History Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION
Women's History Month
Grades:
1st - 4th
I Spy CVC Words! {Spy, Read, Write} {Elf Edition} {FREE}
Free Holiday Word Work!This fun packet is sure to bring smiles to your word work and literacy centers! Students must use a magnifying class (or hand lens, not provided) to find the ten hidden CVC words in each elf themed picture. Upon finding the words, students must sound out the word read it, and then write it down. Once students are finished finding, reading, and writing ten CVC words, they can color the picture!The 3 “I Spy” pictures included in this packet are:★Elf Feet★Elf Accessories★E
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K - 1st
November A Poem Each Week
The FREE November A Poem Each Week has arrived! Poetry is great for a read aloud and introducing and reviewing standards. This month we are looking at four Thanksgiving poems by Jack Prelutsky. Ate Too MuchThanksgiving Day ParadeThe Turkey Shot Out of the OvenThe First Thanksgiving These comprehension questions and activities give students a chance to connect the poems to themselves and the world around them. Students also make connections to healthy choices, graphing weather, and learning the h
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3rd - 5th
Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Five Plump Turkeys
A reader's theater created for first and second grade from the poem Five Plump Turkeys. Students will enjoy reading from this one page script and acting out the roles. This skit is perfect for most almost mid year readers. Parts could be doubled by pairing a low reader with a higher reader. My first graders love to perform reader theaters for their reading buddies and our school's kindergarten classes. It would be great for a parent night too. I hope you enjoy it and please contact me if you
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K - 2nd
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Gingerbread Compare and Contrast Activities
These compare and contrast activities are A SAMPLE FROM MY Gingerbread Reading Comprehension and Craftivity
THE FULL VERSION INCLUDES: Reading comprehension/ Literature response packet based on your favorite Gingerbread Stories. Perfect alternative to studying "Christmas." Activities are common core aligned. Many are no prep and ready to go after you print. Some would go great with your listening centers and literature circles. Close readings and shared readings will help younger students be ab
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K - 3rd
Free Stations of the Cross Booklet for Children by Charlotte's Clips
Free Stations of the Cross booklet for Lent. It was written and illustrated by a kindergarten teacher for young children. This is a great prayer to be used during the season of Lent.
Graphics are in line art, so the pictures can be colored too.
Feedback is very much appreciated.
If you like this booklet, you may want to check out these other free books and printables: Free Christian Printables
If you like the graphics you may want to check out this clip art set:
Easter Clip Art
You have p
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PreK - 6th
Christmas Writing and ELA Activities - Polar Express
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a magical story about an adventure a boy takes because he believes in Santa Claus and the magic of Christmas!
Packet Includes:
-2 page of Comprehension Questions and Cause and Effect practice
-Identifying character traits using text evidence
-Identifying imagery from the book
Looking for The Polar Express writing activities?
The Polar Express Chronicle Creative Writing Actiivty
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study FREE Sample | Worksheets and Activities
This is an 8 page FREE sample from my Common Core aligned book study for Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for Chapters 1-2, along with an asking and answering activity, and all answer keys!This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is great for whole class, small group, or independent study.This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alo
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3rd - 6th
Five Little Pumpkins Printable Story Retelling Pieces Craft
Five Little Pumpkins Printable Story Retelling Pieces for language arts, pumpkin themes, and Halloween activities! Color the pumpkins and gate pieces, then cut them apart. Students can use the pieces to retell the Five Little Pumpkins Poem. Students can keep their own set of the pieces in their poetry journals or you can make a set of the pieces to use along with the classroom felt or magnetic board as a center.Related Products:• Five Little Pumpkins Printable Poem• Halloween Math Worksheets for
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Kindergarten Halloween Activities Worksheets And Printables
Christmas Light Letter Clip-Christmas-Fine Motor
Work on those fine motor skills and numbers with these Christmas Light themed clips. Grab your clips or cover with pom poms when you say a letter.*Capital letters*6 colors to choose from*Black and white Please let me know if you have any questions, I am always here to help. Thank you for your support and I would love it if you followed me on Instagram or Facebook or click on the link below and follow me on TPT and be notified when I add new products.TPT Link PencilsinPreK Teaching Resources | Te
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PreK - 1st
Bear Says Thanks: A FREE Mini-Unit
As a thank you to my followers, customers, and readers, I am offering this free mini-unit for "A Bear Says Thanks" by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman!
This freebie includes:
-A non-fiction close read on Brown Bears with a 1/2 sheet of comprehension questions
-We both say, "Thanks!": a thankful list activity
-Personal response: How I Say Thanks
-Bear Says Thanks retelling/sequencing cut and paste
-Rhyme Time: 12 pairs of rhyming cards with text from the story and a recording sheet
I hope yo
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K - 2nd
A Christmas Carol Novel Study FREE Sample | Worksheets and Activities
This is a 6 page FREE sample from my Common Core aligned book study for A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. It includes vocabulary and comprehension student work for Stave 1, along with a character analysis activity, and all answer keys. This makes a perfect no prep book companion, and is great for whole class, small group, or independent study.IMPORTANT NOTE: This resource was written using the Dover Thrift Edition, first published in 1991, which reprints the text of the original edition (wh
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3rd - 6th
December A Poem Each Week
Happy Holiday Season! The Free December A Poem Each Week has arrived. This is one of my favorite times of the year. Poetry is great for a read aloud and introducing and reviewing standards. This month we are looking at four winter and holiday themed poems. Dust of Snow by Robert FrostDragon Smoke by Lillian MooreStopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert FrostA Visit From Saint Nicholas by Clement C. Moore. (T'was the Night Before Christmas) These discussions and activities give students a c
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3rd - 5th
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow- Adapted Text Version (Short Story Study)
I have been teaching "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" for over a decade and love, love, love this story! It allows for engaging discussions, lively debates, an in-depth look at literary techniques, and offers rich vocabulary development. After reading several versions of the text, I have adapted it to fit the needs of my classroom. I have used this version in grades 6-8, as well as with gifted & talented 4th graders. This story is a shorted and adapted version of the original tale by Washington
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5th - 8th
Christmas Word Wall - FREEBIE!
Word walls provide the perfect visuals for your students all day long! Display these vocabulary words to help reinforce Christmas vocabulary, assist in spelling and empowering students during independent time. Use specific words of your choice or all 28!This word wall includes the following:-Santa Claus-Mrs. Claus-bells-candle-candy cane-present-lights-ornament-holly-tree-stocking-chimney-gingerbread-peppermint-wreath-star-fireplace-snowman-caroling-North Pole-list-elf-sleigh-angel-red-green-poi
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PreK - 5th
Civil Rights Leaders Free Sample; Harriet Tubman
Civil Rights Leaders: Harriet Tubman.Students will have the opportunity to learn about Civil Rights leaders who have changed our world. They have all stood up for human rights and shown us that everyone can make a difference.This Free Sample includes all the pages for Harriet Tubman.In this packet you'll find:-one-page informational text articles. -Vocabulary Flap pages The flap page focuses on three important words from the text. The words are defined and then there is space for students to wri
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Halloween Reading Fluency Bundle
Your readers will be scared silly with these interesting, engaging reading passages. They will be so memorized by the intriguing facts about halloween, they'll hardly recognize they are practicing their fluency! Included are 3 passages with word count ranges between 200-230 words. Have students practice reading each passage three times for one minute each read (back to back/with partners) or over the course of three, different days.
Watch your little goblins shriek with excitement!
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Reindeer Facts *FREEBIE* Emergent Reader {for little learners}
Use this reader to teach your students about reindeer! They can color, highlight picture words or sight words, label the reindeer and locate where they live on a map! This is a perfect resource for your little learners!
Grades:
PreK - 1st
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