Halloween reading strategies pdfs

Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies

These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students' close reading skills!This resource includes 60 (x2 for 2 reading levels) passages professionally written by a published children's author with more than 100 books in print!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:60 printable passages with comprehension questions (Each with 2 levels! 120 passages total.)Teacher answer keysStudent annotation guide3 graphic organizers to use with

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.6

...

Also included in: 130 Close Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions Print and Google Slides

Main Idea and Supporting Details Graphic Organizers Central Idea Worksheets

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

Are you having a hard time teaching your students how to find the main idea and supporting details of a passage? Many students struggle with this skill. They tend to get confused and caught up in all the little details. These reading passages with graphic organizers are perfect for students to use as they practice finding the main idea and supporting details. After years of trial and error, I have found that this solution works time and time again.These PRINT & DIGITAL main idea practice act

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.2

, RI.5.2

Also included in: Main Idea & Supporting Details Activities Graphic Organizers Central Idea Bundle

Theme Task Cards with Print & Digital Versions Activity Reading Differentiation

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Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

Theme is a tricky skill to master, but this resource can make teaching theme easier for you and learning it easier for your students!PLUS FREE BONUS! Write to a theme! WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:16 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording Sheets (3 different formats)Answer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides (3 versions)Google Forms Assessment - Self-CheckingEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonReference PosterAudio Suppor

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.4.2

, RL.5.2

, RL.6.2

Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages - Set 1

Created by

Kaitlynn Albani

Inside you will find 60 kindergarten comprehension passages! These passages are great for kinders and would also be suitable for pre-k or first graders depending on how you use them. There is a lot of variety included. Please check the images and preview to see IF these passages will work for your students.The passages are set up into three categories...First 20 passages: Basic story with 3 questions. The students are given two answers to choose from for each question.Second 20 passages: Basic

Subjects:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Teaching Theme with Aesop's Fables Finding Theme Worksheets Graphic Organizers

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English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Do your students struggle to find the theme of a story? Theme can be a difficult skill for students to master but it doesn't have to be! Teaching theme with fables makes finding themes in literature a little easier. In this resource, students will learn how to explain how the theme is conveyed through morals, lessons, and key details in fables. Students will quickly and easily be able to determine the message or central idea found in a story that the author is trying to convey.Eliminate the conf

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.2

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.2

...

Also included in: Teaching Theme with Fables, Short Stories, and Poems Finding Theme BUNDLE

Summarize It! Task Cards - Nonfiction Text Summary with Audio - Print & Digital

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Summarizing nonfiction texts can be so hard for students! Give them lots of practice with these 24 informational task cards! Use in a print or digital format!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.3.2

, RI.5.2

, RI.6.2

Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Main Idea Task Cards Differentiated Options with Audio Support Reading Strategy

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Master Main Idea with these task cards! Build student confidence with this engaging and differentiated resource!WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✍️ PRINT:48 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:4 Google Slides versions Easel Activity Easel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Two Sets: Multiple Choice or Short AnswerMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, or 5t

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.3.2

ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Reading Strategies

, RI.5.2

, RI.6.2

Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Nonfiction Poetry Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 3rd 4th Grade

Created by

The Little Ladybug Shop

Grow your readers with this wonderful Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions for 3rd Grade- 5th Grade Packet (digital options now available)! The Reading Passages Bundle includes 20 Weeks of Weekly Practice perfect for: warm-up, bell work, homework, or quick assessments. Students can use these sets independently, in literacy groups, reading groups for homework, or perfect to leave for a sub. These activities check students skills without the boring bubbling in, it also allows teachers to

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.4

, RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

...

Also included in: Nonfiction Poetry Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 3rd 4th Grade

Character Traits Task Cards - Making Inferences - Plus Digital Version w/ Audio!

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These 32 Character Traits task cards are the perfect practice opportunity for students who are working on inferencing and character analysis in a text. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides - with Audio SupportEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedAudio Support!Great for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVI

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.4.1

, RL.5.1

Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

First Grade Reading Comprehension Passages - Set 1

Created by

Kaitlynn Albani

This resource is a more advanced version of my Kindergarten Reading Passages - geared for first grade / early second grade. Please look at the preview images to determine if this set will fit the needs of your students. This packet is set up in two sections that gradually increase in difficulty.20 passages = title, reading passage, picture, 4 multiple choice questions20 passages = title, reading passage, picture, 4 write-in questionsYou can find a beginner reading set similar to this one by cl

Subjects:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Nonfiction Text Features for Informational Text Worksheets and Assessments

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Do your students struggle to explain the purpose of nonfiction text features? This resource encourages students to not only identify text features but also explain how they contribute to a better understanding of informational text. These no-prep worksheets, reading passages, and activities will help you teach and reinforce text features found in print and digital (web page) formats.This nonfiction text features practice pack includes 16 pages of fun and engaging activities perfect for students

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.3.5

, RI.3.7

, RI.4.7

Reading Strategy Groups: Small Group Reading Lessons with Passages BUNDLE

Created by

Alyssha Swanson - Teaching and Tapas

With differentiated passages and small group lessons, these reading strategy groups can replace your guided reading groups! You no longer need to look for reading passages or think of reading comprehension questions for your small groups. This bundle has 101 print-and-go small group lessons for teaching reading comprehension using skill-based, small group reading lessons that DIRECTLY teach the reading skills your students need!With this bundle, planning your reading groups has never been easier

Subjects:

Guided Reading Books, Centers

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Context Clues Task Cards and Anchor Chart Print and Digital with Audio Support

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ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary

These 32 context clues task cards are incredibly helpful in teaching students how to decipher meaning from short passages. A context clues anchor chart is also included! WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysAnchor ChartDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonAudio Support Self-Checking or Short AnswerMultiple versions of the recordi

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Krista Wallden - Creative Clips

CCSS:

L.3.4

, L.3.4a

, L.4.4

, L.4.4a

Also included in: English Language Arts Task Cards - Great for ELA Centers Reading Comprehension

Build a Haunted House Craft - Halloween Writing Craft, Halloween Coloring Pages

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Creating a haunted house is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it quick and affordable for students to create their own haunted houses! This is a perfect activity for a Halloween party or to pair with student writing for a unique bulletin board display!Each student will need a coloring page of spooky decorations (doors, windows, ghosts, etc.). However, there are many variations to this craft and you can make it using ready made templates, paper bags, recycled boxes and mor

Subjects:

Autumn, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Build-A-Craft Bundle {Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Coloring Crafts}

End of the Year Break Activities Digital Resources Mystery Game - Team Building

Created by

Cultivating Lifetime Learners

Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills skyrocket before the end of the year break?! Students will work together to solve the mystery AND practice a variety of academic skills including; inferencing, critical thinking, problem solving, reading comprehension, and much more! The material is so fun and engaging, students won't even know they are actually learning! This activity can be used anytime of year and is a fantastic way to get students excited about learning.⏳ Gameplay: 90 min

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: End of the Year Activities - Mystery Game Reading Comprehension Activities

Main Idea & Supporting Details Activities - Central Idea - Passages, Worksheets

Created by

Kalena Baker - Teaching Made Practical

Teaching main idea and supporting details / key details can be frustrating for teachers and difficult for students to understand. This resource is scaffolded to help all of your students - even your struggling students - better understand main idea and key details. As an added bonus, most of the activities are no prep! This main idea unit starts easy (with activities that make a great introduction for beginners) and gets increasingly more difficult to help students develop a true understandin

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.2.2

, RI.3.2

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Activities - Scaffolded Worksheets, Practice & Review

Context Clues Worksheets Activities Passages Determining Meaning of Unknown Word

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Do your students struggle to use context clues in passages to determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases? This resource contains 6 different activities that help students identify context clues as they search for the meaning of unknown words and phrases found in informational text. Students are introduced to five different types of context clues including inferences, definitions, examples, antonyms, and synonyms. Using a mix of nonfiction texts, students will determine the meaning of unk

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.3.4

, RI.4.4

, RI.5.4

, L.3.4

, L.3.4a

...

The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit - Comprehension Questions - Vocabulary

Created by

Creative Classroom Core

This huge 190+ page The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit contains an array of digital and printable reading comprehension activities for this Newberry Award winner by Katherine Applegate. It contains One and Only Ivan activities and projects, including vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and other One and Only Ivan fun activities.✅Save time planning with these easy to implement NO PREP resources. The wide variety of activities focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to thi

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

, RL.3.10

, RL.4.1

, RL.4.3

...

Also included in: Novel Study Bundle | One and Only Ivan | Lemonade War | Charlie and Choc Factory

Sequence of Events Task Cards - Sequencing Stories with Pictures Text Structure

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ELA Test Prep, Reading, Reading Strategies

Here are 32 sequencing cards to help your students master this important reading strategy. Each card features a paragraph (with signal words) and a sequencing question about the order of events. Each paragraph is used on two consecutive cards to encourage careful reading.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysSequencing PosterDIGITAL:2 Google Slides VersionsEasel ActivityEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types: