Close reading Common Core L.5.4c resources

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Also included in: Andrew Clements Novel Study Bundle - Frindle + The Friendship War

The Floor is Lava Classroom Transformation Reading Comprehension Test Prep ELA

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Close Reading, Reading, Writing

Your students will love this engaging reading escape room add-on pack where they cannot touch the floor! Make learning FUN with these 10 floor is lava-themed reading comprehension passages and activities! Use this "floor is lava add-on pack" of fiction reading passages to spiral review literature reading skills during your ELA block OR during a "the floor is lava classroom transformation". They're appropriate for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and include reading comprehension passages and questions

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3rd - 5th

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages Theme Days Reading Activities Test Prep BUNDLE

St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension Passages Questions ELA Test Prep

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Close Reading, Reading, Writing

Are you looking for ELA reading passages students will actually WANT to read? Make learning FUN with these 10 St. Patrick's Day reading comprehension passages and activities! Use this "leprechaun add-on pack" of informational and literature reading passages to spiral review fiction and nonfiction reading skills during your ELA block OR during a Saint Patrick's Day classroom transformation. They're appropriate for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.Click here to save BIG when you buy the bundle of all 400

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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CCSS:

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.10

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages Theme Days Reading Activities Test Prep BUNDLE

Reading Classroom Transformation Room Theme Days Reading Comprehension Bundle 1

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This is the FIRST bundle of my upper elementary Reading Classroom Transformations! These fun reading comprehension passages help make reading memorable and meaningful as students learn to relate reading to the real-world! These reading room transformations are great as 3rd grade reading, 4th grade reading, and 5th grade reading activities. Each challenge reviews an important skill that third, fourth, or fifth grade students need to practice throughout the year. A print and digital version are in

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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CCSS:

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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Should Bottled Water be Banned?

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Opinion writing starts with reading about both sides of the argument. Should bottled water be banned? This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether bottled water should be banned. Multiple skills are covered, including reading, close reading, reading comprehension, analyzing two texts on the same topic, vocabulary, summarizing, and opinion writing. CCSS aligned. Answer keys included. No prep! Just print and go. Perfect substi

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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Also included in: Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading Bundle 2

Reading Classroom Transformation Room Theme Days Reading Comprehension BUNDLE

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This is the MEGA bundle of my upper elementary Reading Classroom Transformations! These fun reading comprehension passages help make reading memorable and meaningful as students learn to relate reading to the real-world! These 40 reading room transformations are great as 3rd grade reading, 4th grade reading, and 5th grade reading activities. Each challenge reviews an important skill that third, fourth, or fifth grade students need to practice throughout the year. A print and digital version are

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3rd - 5th

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CCSS:

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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Should Kids Get Paid for Good Grades?

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Opinion writing starts with reading about both sides of the argument. This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether kids should get paid for good grades. Multiple skills are covered, including reading, close reading, reading comprehension, analyzing two texts on the same topic, vocabulary, summarizing, and opinion writing. CCSS aligned. Answer keys included. No prep! Just print and go. Perfect substitute lesson plan. Watch thi

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading Bundle 2

Reading Classroom Transformation Room Theme Days Reading Comprehension Bundle 2

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This is the SECOND bundle of my upper elementary Reading Classroom Transformations! These fun reading comprehension passages help make reading memorable and meaningful as students learn to relate reading to the real-world! These reading room transformations are great as 3rd grade reading, 4th grade reading, and 5th grade reading activities. Each challenge reviews an important skill that third, fourth, or fifth grade students need to practice throughout the year. A print and digital version are i

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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CCSS:

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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading Bundle 2

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Opinion writing starts with reading both sides of the argument. This bundle contains these three opinion reading and writing packets: Opinion Reading and Writing - Should Bottled Water be Banned? Opinion Reading and Writing - Should Students be Paid for Good Grades? Opinion Reading and Writing - Tablets vs. Textbooks Each packet includes two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic. Multiple skills are covered, including reading, close reading, reading co

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Grades:

4th - 7th

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CCSS:

Close Reading, Poetry, Writing

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Fresh-Picked Poetry Mentor Text of Poems: Unit for Grades 3-5

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ideas by jivey

Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market by Michelle Schaub is the perfect book to use during Poetry Month! If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!With this unit, you'll be able to teach about reading poetry, writing a poem, revis

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

, RL.3.7

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Also included in: MENTOR TEXT MINI-CLUB by Jivey SEASONAL EDITION for Grades 3-5

Safari Animal Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Activities ELA Test Prep

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Close Reading, Reading, Writing

Are you looking for ELA animal reading passages students will actually WANT to read? Make learning FUN with these 10 safari-themed reading comprehension passages and activities! Use this "safari add-on pack" of informational and literature reading passages to spiral review fiction and nonfiction reading skills during your ELA block OR during an African safari classroom transformation. They're appropriate for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.Click here to save BIG when you buy the bundle of all 400 Them

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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CCSS:

Black History Month, Close Reading, Informational Text

, RL.3.9

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages Theme Days Reading Activities Test Prep BUNDLE

Black History Month - Reading Comprehension Passage, Vocabulary, John Lewis

Created by

Ms Cottons Corner

Are you looking for a biography about an inspiring black leader who made a difference? John Lewis was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement from the 1960's until his death in 2020 - and he made a huge difference! Students will improve their reading comprehension with this leveled text, and also learn important vocabulary related to civil rights. You will love how easy this is - no prep! And the text dependent questions make a perfect formative assessment! This is a perfect addition to a stu

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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CCSS:

RI.4.1

, RI.4.3

, RI.4.4

, RI.4.8

, RI.4.10

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Also included in: Word Wall - Black History, Civil Rights - Comprehension, Vocabulary - John Lewis

Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Are Shorter School Days a Good Idea?

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Opinion writing starts with reading about both sides of the argument. Are shorter school days a good idea? This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether shortening the school day is a good idea. Multiple skills are covered, including reading, close reading, reading comprehension, analyzing two texts on the same topic, vocabulary, summarizing, and opinion writing. CCSS aligned. Lexile-levels advanced fourth grade through basic se

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4th - 7th

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Creativity Overload Lessons and Designs

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Also included in: Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading Bundle 4

Keeping it Real: Nonfiction 'gross & disgusting' reading texts/main idea, detail

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Even if students won’t admit it, they are fascinated with gross and disgusting things. Keeping it Real- Volume 1 is a set of 16 high interest, nonfiction passages that will keep even the most reluctant readers engaged. As a middle school teacher, I often have a hard time finding passages that are interesting to my students. Therefore, I created these specifically for upper elementary and middle school students. Who doesn’t want to read about snot, ear wax, King Tut’s professional nose pickers,

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Homework

CCSS:

RI.4.2

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature

, RI.6.2

, RI.7.2

, RI.8.2

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Inkling by Kenneth Oppel: Printable + Digital Novel Study

Created by

Sis and Chrys

This is a Printable + Digital novel study! It can be used for Distance Learning!Use this novel study in any or all of these ways: Option 1: Print it outOption 2: Use as a TpT Digital Activity (Now called an Easel Activity) Option 3: Use through Google Slides with a custom link, (instructions found on the 3rd page of the pdf novel study)With both digital options, students type within pre-formatted text boxes.Note: If using either of the digital versions, you may choose not to assign the draw prom

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Workbooks

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.1

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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Tablets vs. Textbooks

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Opinion writing starts with reading about both sides of the argument. Should tablets replace textbooks? This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether tablets should replace textbooks in schools. Multiple skills are covered, including reading, close reading, reading comprehension, analyzing two texts on the same topic, vocabulary, summarizing, and opinion writing. CCSS aligned. Answer keys included. No prep! Just print and go. P

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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CCSS:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature

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Also included in: Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading Bundle 2

Novel Study: Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed - Print + DIGITAL

Created by

My Reading Resources

This is a 135-page, Common Core aligned, no prep novel study for Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 30+ page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. The final exam includes PARRC-style Part A/Part B questions for increased rigor. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! T

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Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

Close Reading, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

, RL.5.10

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Christopher Columbus - Close Reading - Fact and Opinion - US History

Created by

The Fun Factory

Help your students better understand the history of Christopher Columbus and his exploration with this informative, fact-filled resource. Students will find interesting information with the interactive Close Reading book. Perfect for 4th and 5th graders (and some 3rd graders).For the digital version, go HERE! To save on BOTH the digital and printable versions, (only $1.00 more than each individual resource) go HERE.Click HERE to save more than 30% with the American History Bundle of 15 resources

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Grades:

4th - 5th

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Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.6

, RI.3.8

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Also included in: Christopher Columbus Digital Google Slides ™ AND Printable

"Wonders" Unit 3 MEGA Lesson Plan Bundle

Created by

Michelle Morris

This is a bundle that includes all of the lesson plan bundles that I have created for Unit 3. You will be receiving everything I have created for Machu Picchu; The Story of Snow; They Don't Mean It; Weslandia; and Winter's Tail. Within each unit I have included a lesson plan strip that is ready to cut out and glue into your plan book, a vocabulary organizer, vocabulary cards, and a vocabulary review sheet. You will also be receiving a set of text dependent questions for each story, as well as

Subjects:

Close Reading, Informational Text, Vocabulary

Grades:

5th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.9

, RL.5.10

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Reading Classroom Transformation Room Theme Days Reading Comprehension Bundle 4

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This is the FOURTH bundle of my upper elementary Reading Classroom Transformations! These fun reading comprehension passages help make reading memorable and meaningful as students learn to relate reading to the real-world! These reading room transformations are great as 3rd grade reading, 4th grade reading, and 5th grade reading activities. Each challenge reviews an important skill that third, fourth, or fifth grade students need to practice throughout the year. A print and digital version are i

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

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Reading Classroom Transformation Room Theme Days Reading Comprehension Bundle 3

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This is the THIRD bundle of my upper elementary Reading Classroom Transformations! These fun reading comprehension passages help make reading memorable and meaningful as students learn to relate reading to the real-world! These reading room transformations are great as 3rd grade reading, 4th grade reading, and 5th grade reading activities. Each challenge reviews an important skill that third, fourth, or fifth grade students need to practice throughout the year. A print and digital version are in

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

Close Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

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OC - U4W2 - John Muir: America's Naturalist Lesson Plan Bundle

Created by

Michelle Morris

This is a lesson plan bundle that correlates with the story "John Muir: America's Naturalist" from the Open Court series Unit 4, Week 2. You will be receiving everything you need to teach this story effectively in your classroom! You will be receiving: a spelling list and activity sheet; a vocabulary organizer vocabulary cardsvocabulary skit cardsa vocabulary activity sheeta note-taking organizer to utilize while your students read the storyan exit ticket to relate to the essential questionte

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Grades:

5th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

, RI.5.3

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry

, RI.5.5

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Poetry + Song Lyric Analysis and Annotation for Middle Grade ELA (VOLUME 2)

Created by

Mrs. Sol

"Annotating is any action that deliberately interacts with a text to enhance the reader's understanding of, recall of, and reaction to the text. Annotating usually involves highlighting or underlining key pieces of text and making notes in the margins of the text." - Eastern Washington UniversityAn engaging way to introduce and practice text annotation is by analyzing poems and song lyrics. As students learn about figurative language, sensory details, poetry elements, and other language arts sta

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Grades:

5th - 8th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.5.2