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Reading Common Core W.6.1b resources
Finding Theme Worksheets Aesop's Fables with Comprehension Questions Passages
Finding theme worksheets— these Aesop's fables with comprehension questions are a timeless collection of stories that your students will love. Help students master the skills of finding the theme, making connections to the text, and responding with text evidence. This packet contains 15 fables to read, followed by multiple choice and short response questions. Each fable is produced on a ready-to-print and use, one page worksheet, followed by 2-3 questions. Each fable is short and manageable, an
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3rd - 6th
Teaching with Animated Short Films All in One Reading & Writing MEGA Bundle
If you are looking to add some high interest activities to your lessons, try using animated shorts to teach reading and writing skills. This packet contains graphic organizers covering many Common Core skills. $Save$ when you purchase this mega bundle which includes all 6 units.Part 1 – READING AND WRITING Inference and Drawing Conclusions Summarizing Main Idea and Supporting Details Perspective and Point of View Theme Character and Setting Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Problems and So
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4th - 6th
RACES Posters Neutral Colors | EDITABLE | Written Response Strategy
Your students have a basic understanding of what text evidence is, but are struggling to incorporate it in their writing. The RACES strategy is designed to guide students through the process of answering a constructive response prompt. (or text-based prompts)This resource is equipped with Text Evidence Discussion Bubbles which are perfect for small groups, whole-group discussions, teacher-led centers, or even online learning! These sentence starters encourage students to speak about the text. He
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2nd - 9th
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Novel Study Unit: 172-Page Teaching Guide
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe novel study unit, with comprehensive standards-aligned activities, lessons, assessments, and teacher resources for teaching The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. This product is a printable PDF and will need modification for use in Google Classroom.This comprehensive teaching guide for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe includes: Texts and Pre-Reading Activities to engage students and to support and introduce themes and context before readi
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6th - 9th
Paired Passages Bundle: Analyze Two Texts and Write an Essay
This paired passages bundle has everything you need to help prepare upper elementary and middle school students for writing tests in which they have to read paired passages and write a response that cites text evidence. Paired texts target advanced reading comprehension skills by having students read two texts related to the same topic and then respond to a prompt based on the two passages. These no-prep resources feature TEN sets of paired passages! These activities can be used for test prep, r
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4th - 6th
ELA Reading Comprehension & Writing Skill of the Day Spiral Review Set 1
Are you spending too much time on middle school ELA test prep, reviewing reading comprehension and writing skills you've already taught? Here's a great low-prep solution to reinforce argument writing, informative writing, narrative writing, as well as central idea, text structure, text features, inferences, context clues, and so much more! By covering one reading comprehension and writing skill a day, you can use this daily spiral review bellringer journal to reinforce important ELA skills and a
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6th - 7th
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Paired Texts Passages with Writing Prompts: Four Sets of Practice Passages
Paired Texts with Writing Prompts: This resource contains 4 paired texts with writing prompts for each set of passages. This resource is all ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! This resource includes sample responses and two graphic organizers that students can use to help them plan their essays. This resource was created to help prepare upper elementary and middle school students for writing tests in which they have to read paired passages and write a response. Set #1: Two reading pass
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Paired Passages Bundle: Analyze Two Texts and Write an Essay
Number the Stars Novel Study Unit - 120+ Page No-Prep Teaching Guide
Number the Stars novel study unit includes 124 pages of ready-to-go activities, handouts, comprehension questions, literary analysis activities, language and grammar practice, writing skills activities, quizzes, tests, and more for teaching Number the Stars by Lois Lowry! Students will be able to self-direct their study in many cases, making it perfect for in-person or distance learning. Please note that this product is a printable PDF and will need modification for use in Google Classroom. Clas
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4th - 6th
6th Grade Literacy Centers | 6th Grade Reading, ELA, Writing Activities
These 6th Grade Literacy center activities are designed to give students on-going practice with different reading, writing, and other ELA skills. Each literacy center can be used with any ELA curriculum to reinforce important skills and concepts.Your 6th graders will practice:plot summary writingidentifying different literary genresworking collaborativelycritical thinkinginferencing and reading comprehensiondefining words in contextopinion writingaffixes + Greek and Latin root words Each center
6-7th Grade ELA Reading and Writing Bundle
Help your 6-7th graders master writing with the RACE Strategy, paired passages, reading comprehension, vocabulary with context clues, and writing with this bundle.This Download Includes:PRINT10 passages with RACE Strategy writing prompts40 new passages with RACE Strategy writing prompts10 passages with RACE Strategy writing prompts and comprehension questions10 passages with RACE Strategy writing prompts for making inferences20 passages (10 paired texts) with RACE strategy writing prompts13 page
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6th - 7th
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Making Inferences: Inference Detective (The Snowman) Google Form, PDF & Boom
Is it challenging for your students to make valid inferences? Do they struggle to find strong evidence to support their inferences? In this engaging activity, students make inferences by analyzing a case file and a crime scene photo. Inferential questions challenge students to find valid evidence to support their thinking. The final question asks students to synthesize the information and solve the crime like a true detective! THE STORYLINEIma Stealer has stolen a diamond ring. She is hoping to
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Making Inferences: Detective (8-Pack/Purple Bundle) Google Form, PDF & Boom!
Wild Animals Aren't Pets + Let People Own Exotic Animals Argumentative Unit
This argumentative unit compares "Wild Animals Aren't Pets" and "Let People Own Exotic Animals" in a comprehensive unit for digital and print. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 6. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, thesis statement, counterargument, inferencing, author's argument, compare and contrast, comprehension, text structure
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
"The New Social Media Sensation-TikTok™, Reading Passage
Do you students enjoy social media and TikTok™? Are they singing and performing crazy dance moves in your classroom? Engage your students in this informational text, “The Social Media Sensation-TikTok™”. This reading comprehension passage will excite and engage your students!In this product, you are going to receive an exciting, relevant, article about the app, why teens love it, and some of the problems surfacing. In addition, you will receive multiple-choice and short answer questions, as w
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Social Media Reading Comprehension Bundle
The Hero's Journey Greek Mythology Unit - Middle School
Achilles, Perseus, Atalanta, Theseus! The Greek Heroes and Heroines stories are among the most exciting in all Greek Mythology. Introduce middle school students to The Hero’s Journey or monomyth and eight Greek Hero myths with these fun and engaging resources and lesson plans!This No-Prep, Print-and-Go Greek Heroes unit will save YOU time and your students will enjoy the thrilling stories and engaging activities. Student assignments are balanced with practicing literacy skills, writing and creat
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Greek Mythology Unit Bundle for Middle School
"Posted" by John David Anderson - Novel Unit
"Posted" by John David Anderson is a page turner book, and I created this unit so that students would have some responsibility at chapter ends but would not be delayed long. Consequently, for every chapter I have three (mostly multiple part) questions, similar to exit tickets but a little longer and more detailed. I broke up the story into four units: Ch.1 to 5; Ch.6 to 10; Ch.7 to 15, Ch. 16 to 20. It should do well for a read-aloud, all-class reading, or small groups. Include
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6th - 9th
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Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing with Rhetorical Appeals Persuasion and Devices
Teaching Rhetorical Analysis in middle school is finally broken down with this complete reading and essay writing unit. This unit includes 23 done-for-you lesson plans, reference pages, completed essays, speeches, and analysis reading response examples with explanations and teaching for students. Each lesson is quick and easy to set up and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs. Here's what you'll get:Rhetorical Analysis Unit: 23 Lesson Plans and Res
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6th - 8th
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ELA TEST PREP - Immersive ESCAPE Room - Testing Tips - Exciting ELA Review Game
Supercharge your reading and writing test preparation with this dynamic digital escape room! Designed for middle school learners, this high-engagement activity transforms mundane test prep into a thrilling adventure. Whether as a whole class, small groups, or individual challenges, your students will embark on an unforgettable journey to crack the codes and unlock success!Key Features: Inquiry/Writing Multiple-Choice Questions: Navigate through a series of inquiry-based questions and writing pr
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â ELA Test Prep - Bundled Materials - Growing Bundle!
Teaching Writing Animated Shorts Digital Bundle
If you are looking to add some high interest activities to your lessons, try using animated shorts to teach writing skills. This packet contains graphic organizers covering many Common Core skills. *****This bundle includes three products: Narrative, Informative, and Opinion Writing.***** The skills covered include the following. NARRATIVE WRITINGStory StructureStory BeginningsSettingCharactersPoint of ViewStory ElementsSequencing - Flashback, Flash Forward…Literary Devices – Foreshadowing, Clif
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4th - 6th
RACES Colorful Pastel Writing Posters | EDITABLE | Written Response Strategy
Your students have a basic understanding of what text evidence is, but are struggling to incorporate it in their writing. The RACES strategy is designed to guide students through the process of answering a constructive response prompt. (or text-based prompts)This resource is equipped with Text Evidence Discussion Bubbles which are perfect for small groups, whole-group discussions, teacher-led centers, or even online learning! These sentence starters encourage students to speak about the text. He
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2nd - 9th
Argument Writing Bundle
Are you teaching argument writing in your class? Do you need high-interest articles and materials for your students to buy into the writing? How about using Snapchat™ and video games to engage your students?!?!? Save almost $4.00 with this bundle!!!In this bundle, you are receiving:1. "Is Snapchat Safe for Teens?" Reading Comprehension Article:My middle school students choose this app over any other one. I figured students would love to read about the pros and cons of Snapchat™, and they can cho
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6th - 9th
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Making Inferences: Inference Detective (All That Glamour) Google Form, PDF, Boom
Is it challenging for your students to make valid inferences? Do they struggle to find strong evidence to support their inferences? In this engaging activity, students make inferences by analyzing a case file and a crime scene photo. Inferential questions challenge students to find valid evidence to support their thinking. The final question asks students to synthesize the information and solve the crime like a true detective!STORYLINEWho stole Ms. Elle O' Quint's beautiful emerald bracelet? Th
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5th - 8th
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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit - Printable and Digital for Google Slides
Your students will GO APE over this unique book report project. Activities for the project-based classroom. Mix-and-Match Templates allow you to create a novel unit that is tailored to your students' needs. Both PRINT and DIGITAL versions.PRINTABLE: 69 ready-to-go templates focus on a wide range of topics related to The One and Only Ivan by Katharine Applegate—story elements, themes, symbolism, characters, parts of a book, research topics, vocabulary, and more. Challenge students to use higher-l
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â The One and Only Ivan Mega-Bundle (4 Posters and Complete Novel Unit)
Making Inferences - Inference Detective (34-Pack) Google Forms, PDF & Boom!
Students engage in developing skills and strategies to put information together from two sources. Students engage in a mystery where they must use a case file and a crime scene photo to make inferences based on the evidence provided. Inferential questions challenge students to find valid evidence to defend their inferences. Once they have analyzed the texts, students synthesize the information by solving the crime. Gain the largest savings with this bundle! This Complete Bundle Includes ALL Inf
ESCAPE ROOM Nonfiction- Cause and Effect, Historical, Persuasive Writing
This escape room activity is based on the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. It's a breakout activity that combines primary documents and historical fiction to offer a unique experience. It's an engaging team-building activity that includes reading comprehension skills, cause and effect, writing, and problem-solving. The adventure begins because your students have a teacher who has time-traveled to Boston in 1919 and needs their help. The teacher is on a train that's headed right for Boston’s North E
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â ESCAPE ROOM ELA BUNDLE Team Building, Reading, Writing, Critical Thinking
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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