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FREEBIE Understanding Hurricanes Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the dynamic world of meteorology with the FREEBIE “The Fury of Nature: Understanding Hurricanes” reading passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets!  This educational resource offers a captivating reading passage that explores the science, impact, and fascinating facts about hurricanes.  Accompanied by a comprehensive set of questions and answers, it provides a thorough framework for assessing student understanding and encouraging critical thinking. The note-taking sheets are designed to help students organize information effectively and develop strong study habits.  Ideal for middle to high school students, this freebie is an invaluable addition to any science curriculum or classroom library.

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Understanding Menus FREEBIE - Reading Menus & Menu Math - Life Skills

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Menu Math | Menu Comprehension | Life Skills | Functional Text | Skills for Independence | Real-World Skills | Community Skills

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

For the full version of this product check out the links below!

Understanding Menus Unit 1

Understanding Menus Unit 2

Understanding Menus Unit 3

Understanding Menus Unit 4

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Understanding Menus BUNDLE

This download includes:

  • 1 menu
  • 2 levels
  • A color & black and white set
  • 1 separate large menu page
  • Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words

  • 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Multi-part questions

  • 5 worksheets with 28 questions (5 - 6 questions per page)

12 different worksheets and 53 questions per set.

A total of 24 different worksheets.

This resource features one realistic menu for students to explore. Designed for differentiation, the resource offers two levels of engagement. The first level involves cut-and-paste activities with simpler questions, focusing on menu comprehension and basic price identification. The second level challenges students with write-in responses, encouraging critical thinking and analysis. Students tackle questions about menu item costs, ingredients, and comparisons of prices. They also practice calculating totals for orders and determining the correct amount of change. This comprehensive resource aims to enhance students' real-world understanding of menus, prices, and basic financial skills, preparing them for practical decision-making and equipping them with valuable life skills.

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As extension activities, students can use classroom money to present the correct amount of money. Students can calculate sales tax and or tip.

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Reading Medicine Labels - FREEBIE - Functional Text - Life Skills - 2 Levels

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions below!

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3

This download includes:

  • 2 different medicine labels
  • 2 levels
  • A color & black and white set
  • Teacher answer key
  • Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

  • 2 worksheets with 10 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

  • 2 worksheets with 12 questions (6 questions per page)

4 different worksheets and 22 questions per set.

A total of 8 different worksheets.

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Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real over the counter medications that they would find in their local pharmacies, grocery stores, general merchandise retailer or even in their medicine cabinets at home. Students will read the medicine labels closely and answer questions to show understanding. This resource introduces medications that are taken at different times of day (A.M. & P.M.), different ways to take medications (pill, syrup, chewable tablet), and where to look to find out important information such as what the medication treats, how long the medication works for, and what strength the dosage is.

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Paying Bills FREEBIE - Reading Utility Bills - Life Skills

By FUNctional Academics Educator

| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

These worksheets specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this resource, students will engage with two realistic bills.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop an understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as account details, bill charges, due dates, way to pay, and more. The resource offers two levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce learning.

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions of the product below:

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital & Paper


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 2 realistic bills
  • 2 levels
  • Color set
  • Black & white set
  • Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words

  • 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-part Questions

  • 5 worksheets with 35 questions (7 questions per page)

**⭐**10 different worksheets and 60 questions per set.

⭐A total of 20 different worksheets.

Bills Included:

  • Electric
  • Water & Waste

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.


Check out some of my other units!

Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper

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Functional Text - Apparel Details& Size Charts Comprehension - Freebie

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

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Apparel Details & Size Charts Comprehension - Unit 1

Apparel Details & Size Charts Comprehension - Unit 2

This download includes:

  • 2 worksheets 5-6 questions per page
  • 11 comprehension questions
  • Teacher answer key

This resource is designed to expose students to everyday clothing and apparel sites. This resource provides real world text practice with text dependent questions. Students will need to read clothing and apparel product details, materials and care and size charts closely to answer questions. A variety of comprehension skills are embedded into the text samples to provide your students an opportunity to read, refer and respond to questions. Some questions address pricing, discounted prices, materials and care and sizing.

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Life Skills - Coupons FREEBIE - Special Education - Functional Text

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Thank you for your interest in my product!

This is a preview of my full product below:

Coupons - Unit 1

This resource is also available in a BUNDLE saving you over 20%

Coupons - BUNDLE

Recently Updated to include 2 levels, 2 new cut & paste worksheets, 1 new write in the answer worksheet & 13 new questions!

This purchase includes:

  • 2 coupons
  • Level 1: 2 different cut & paste worksheets with 4 questions per page. Total of 8 questions.
  • Level 2: 2 different worksheets with 5 - 6 questions per page. Total of 11 questions.
  • A total of 4 different worksheets & 19 questions.
  • Teacher answer key for Level 2

This is a NO PREP, real world text resources with text dependent questions. This real world resource was designed to expose students to coupons they would see/ use in everyday life. A variety of comprehension skills are embedded covering shopping, math and money skills. This resource is a great way for students to practice life skills.

This resource also works great for IEP objectives.

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Paying Bills FREEBIE - Digital & Paper - Google Forms - Reading Bills

By FUNctional Academics Educator

| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

This is a NO PREP, download/print & go resource!

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions of the product below:

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital & Paper

This resource includes:

  • A digital & paper version

Digital Version

  • 2 realistic bills
  • 5 self-grading & editable Google Forms
  • 46 questions (8 or 10 questions per form)

Paper Version

  • 2 realistic bills
  • 2 levels
  • Color set
  • Black & white set
  • Teach answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words

  • 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-part Questions

  • 5 worksheets with 35 questions (7 questions per page)

10 different worksheets and 60 questions per set.

A total of 20 different worksheets.

Bills Included:

  • Electric
  • Water & Waste

This comprehensive resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this resource, students will engage with two realistic bills,

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as account details, bill charges, due dates, way to pay, and more. The resource offers two distinct levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce learning.

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

Some of my other units!

Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper

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FREE Target Learning Zone Poster

By Vocabulary Magic

Unlock the Power of Learning with Our Target Learning Zone Poster! Enhance your educational environment with our visually captivating and informative poster designed to optimize learning outcomes. Engage students and educators alike with our comprehensive range of target learning strategies, including goal setting, self-assessment, and growth mindset. Maximize knowledge retention and academic achievement through targeted instruction and personalized learning approaches. Don't miss out on this essential tool to empower learners and foster a culture of success. Get your Target Learning Zone Poster now and revolutionize the way you teach and learn!

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Kindergarten Reading Comprehension - Distance learning packet

By The Chatty Kinder

Kindergarten reading comprehension worksheets that are suitable for distance learning as well. Grab the full packet here.

The texts are based on information that is available in the fruits information cards, which can be found here.

I have tried to keep the sentences short, so that students find it easy to read.

In order to bring a variety of question styles, I have included fill in the blanks, Wh-questions and short writing answers (a few words).

Grab the full packet here. Contains 27 reading passages with simple and short sentences.

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Introduction to Rhyme Scheme and Rhythm in Poetry

By Educate and Create

A Powerpoint which provides a brief overview of rhythm and rhyme scheme using poetry. I've used this as an introduction to poetry and pair this up with a poem in which students must find the rhyme scheme. It can be used with any poem.

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Halloween Creature Buddies Set # 2 - (Mummy, Spider, Ghost) Easy to Build Fun

By Reading Club Fun

Kids will have a great time building these three full-color DIY models, using just scissors and glue or clear tape. They can choose from Mummy, Spider or Ghost Buddies -- or make all three!

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This fun, engrossing activity teaches children how to follow directions in sequence to create fun mini-creatures to place on the table or give as gifts.

This resource is ideal for a makerspace, DIY project or a Halloween activity. Includes:

  • Mummy Buddy templates (top and bottom)
  • Spider Buddy templates (top, bottom, and legs and web)
  • Ghost Buddy templates (top and bottom)

FREE BONUS: Creepy Creatures Alliteration crossword puzzle

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Thematic Introduction (Pre-Reading Handout)

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

This four-page handout introduces students to the themes which are most prominent in Mary Shelley's literary masterpiece, Frankenstein (1818). By having your students read and discuss this thematic introduction together, you will have them captivated by the complex questions invoked by Frankenstein before they open the novel's cover.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein asks a series of profound questions about human nature. Are human beings inherently benevolent or malevolent? Are humans better off when they live alone in isolation or when they live together in society? Can the development of modern technology have the effect of transforming human nature?

This handout is part of a larger bundle of Frankenstein resources which includes discussion questions, short writing prompts, vocabulary lists, daily quizzes, and an analytical writing assignment. To view my comprehensive bundle of Frankenstein resources, visit the following link:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Mary-Shelleys-Frankenstein-AP-Literature-3-WEEKS-of-DYNAMIC-Lesson-Plans-5293594

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Shakespeare's Hamlet | Pre-Reading Handout on Major Themes in Hamlet | Free

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

This 3-page pre-reading handout introduces students to the most prominent themes in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. By having your class read and discuss this thematic introduction together, students will be captivated by the complex questions invoked in Shakespeare's play before they begin reading the enigmatic first scene.

If you like this 3-page pre-reading handout, you'll definitely want to check out my 200-page Complete Teaching Unit on Hamlet. The complete unit features worksheets on every scene in Shakespeare's longest play. Because the complete unit is both professionally designed and academically rigorous, it is especially well-suited for courses like Honors English and AP Literature.

Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching this complex play. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. And don't forget to check out the Complete Teaching Unit on Hamlet...

Happy teaching,

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

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Please check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter

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Syllabus for 9th-Grade English | Coming-of-Age Fiction | World Literature Course

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

This syllabus is for a 9th-grade English course on World Literature. The syllabus features literary texts guaranteed to keep modern-day teenagers highly engaged. For the syllabus is focused on a topic which globally connected teenagers find intrinsically interesting: namely, coming-of-age literature from around the globe. In this 9th-grade English course, students learn about how the experience of growing up is shaped by social conditions and cultural traditions which are specific to countries like Afghanistan, England, Iran, and the United States — all while reading amazing literature!

Skills Objectives: The curriculum is designed to build foundational skills in the analysis of literary form. It equips students with the tools and techniques for analyzing the formal elements of various literary genres: novels, plays, poems, and graphic novels. It also prepares students to identify and analyze a wide range of literary devices: various types of imagery, figurative language, etc.

Because this syllabus fully editable, you'll be able to customize this syllabus to suit your own literary tastes and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year!

Here are the 8 units featured in this World Literature course focused on coming-of-age fiction from around the globe:

1. The Coming-of-Age Novel (United States)

J. D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye

2. Friendship & Ethics: Doing What's Right (Afghanistan)

Khaled Hosseini, The Kite Runner

3. Love vs. Duty: Teenage Romance & Generational Conflict (England)

Introduction to Shakespeare

William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

4. Poetry Unit: Formalist Analysis (Various)

Sensory Imagery in Poetry

Figurative Language in Poetry

Figurative Language Stations

Love Poetry: Traditional vs. Modern

Sonnets: Traditional vs. Modern

5. Coming of Age in a Revolution (Iran & Austria)

Marjane Satrapi, The Complete Persepolis

6. Poetry Unit: Thematic Analysis (Various)

Poetry on Ethical Dilemmas

Poetry on Family Dynamics

Poetry on Cultural Identity

7. The Feminist Bildungsroman: Finding One's Voice (U.S.)

Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God

8. New Immigrant Literature (Post-1965 U.S.)

Gene Luen Yan, American Born Chinese

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How to Write an Analytical Essay

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9th-Grade English Syllabus

If you like this syllabus, you'll love the full-year 9th-Grade English Curriculum— a mega-bundle of teaching resources to get you through the entire school year! The year-long curriculum features over 1,400 pages of printable teaching resources: reading quizzes, discussion questions, and writing prompts for every book. And it's currently on sale for over 50% off!! Click to learn more about the 9th-Grade English Curriculum!

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality teaching resources on diverse authors. Every resource was created by a Ph.D. in English who has taught for 20+ years and published award-winning essays on fiction and poetry.

If you have any questions about the syllabus or curriculum, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the email address below. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature. I'll be eager to do everything I can to make sure you have an amazing experience with 9th-grade English!

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(ENG & FR) DÉGUSTATION DE LIVRES - BOOK TASTING

By French Made Fun!

Vous souhaitez faire une dégustation de livres avec vos élèves ?

Ce document contient une feuille de travail de style napperon 11 x 17 que vos élèves pourront utiliser lors d'une dégustation de livres! Il les invite à collecter des informations et à évaluer une série de livres.

Je fournis un description de la tâche et le mode d'emploi. J'inclus les instructions d'impression!

Ce document a un napperon en anglais et en français.

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Wanting to do a book tasting with your students?

This document contains a 11 x 17 placemat-style worksheet for your students to use during a book tasting! It prompts them to collect information and to rate a series of books.

I provide the run-down and the how-to, to take the guesswork out of it. I include printing instructions!

This document has both an English and a French placemat.

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HMH Into Reading-Point of View FREEBIE Graphic Organizer ESL/Special Ed

By Mrs. Linea

This Point of View Graphic Organizer from HMH is modified for ESL/Special Education students with "I can" statement, visual support, student choice, the anchor chart, primary lines and scaffolding.

Check out my other HMH resources!

HMH Into Reading Story Retell

HMH Into Reading Theme

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Copyright © Demi Linea. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

These materials were prepared by a teacher in New York State and have neither been developed, reviewed, nor endorsed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, publisher of the original HMH Into Reading Program work on which this material is based.

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HMH Into Reading- Elements of Poetry FREEBIE Graphic Organizer ESL/Special Ed

By Mrs. Linea

This FREEBIE Elements of Poetry Graphic Organizer from HMH is modified for ESL/Special Education students with: visual support, anchor chart, examples, modified task, scaffolding and circle/draw option. I included the Grade 1 anchor chart, but it can be utilized with grades 2,3 and up, depending on the students' needs! The grade 2/3 anchor charts are similar.

I hope you enjoy this resource! :) Check out the full version below!

HMH Into Reading Elements of Poetry Differentiated Graphic Organizers

HMH resources:

HMH Into reading Grade 2 Module 8 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 7 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 6 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Story Retell

HMH Into Reading Theme

If you have any questions or concerns with downloading or accessing any of my resources, please email me at mrslinearesources@gmail.com and I will answer ASAP! :)

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These materials were prepared by a teacher in New York State and have neither been developed, reviewed, nor endorsed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, publisher of the original HMH Into Reading Program work on which this material is based.

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HMH Into Reading Grade 3 Dear Dragon Point of View

By Mrs. Linea

This graphic organizer from HMH is modified for ESL students with sentence frames, the anchor chart and scaffolding.

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These materials were prepared by a teacher in New York State and have neither been developed, reviewed, nor endorsed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, publisher of the original HMH Into Reading Program work on which this material is based.

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Outbreak of World War 2 Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A World War 2 close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the events surrounding the outbreak of the Second World War.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the war whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • An Easel activity for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Outbreak of World War I Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A First World War close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the alliance and treaties around Europe, and the eventual outbreak of war.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the First World War whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download my Outbreak of World War I Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • World War I Resources
  • World War II Resources

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Close Reading
Informational Text
World History
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