Close Reading Games

This fun worksheet is packed with activities to help kids plan a special surprise for Mom on Mother's Day!

Here's what you'll find inside:

• Activity 1: Story Time! Read a short story about a special Mother's Day surprise. As you read, checkmark each paragraph after you finish it.
• Activity 2: Comprehension Challenge! After reading the story, answer three questions to test your understanding. (Don't worry, we'll give you some hints to help you answer!)
• Activity 3: True or False? Read some statements about the story. Draw a smiley face next to the statements that are TRUE and a sad face for the ones that are FALSE.
• Activity 4: Clean Up Crew! Help Mom keep the house sparkling clean! Cut out the pictures of cleaning supplies and paste them in the correct boxes.
• Activity 5: Be Mom's Little Helper! Let's show Mom some appreciation! Draw a picture of yourself helping Mom with a chore or activity.

This worksheet is a great way to:

• Celebrate Mom and show her how much you care
• Practice reading comprehension
• Learn about helping others
• Have some creative fun!

Dave Eggers won the 2023 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Eyes & The Impossible and is still being discovered worldwide for its incredible prose and inspiring themes. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-19, and part 2 covers chapters 20 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events
• Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

Shakespeare Ultimate Bundle. Includes resources for the following plays: Hamlet, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Macbeth, A Midsummer's Night Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, and The Twelfth Night. Great for covering Shakespeare at multiple grade levels or multiple plays. Includes different activities, study guides, games, and more. Works great as a school resource.

A BOOM Cards™ Escape Room Activity & a printable Escape Room Activity about the legendary American baseball player, Jackie Robinson. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Both activities have been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

The resources are great for: Distance learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Team building lessons Emergency sub plans Reading interventions

The digital, BOOM Cards version is ideal for distance learning and the activity can be completed on tablets, phones or computers. The printable version comes in PDF format perfect for printing or uploading.

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For first time BOOM Card™ users, the resource comes with an explanation of how to assign the cards to your class, and has lots of useful links to support you using the activity.

Both activities follow a similar format, with slight variances to the BOOM Cards version to allow the resource to be digital and self-marking.

In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Jackie Robinson and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will complete a crossword puzzle by answering ten questions. Answering these questions correctly will reveal some hidden letters which need to be unscrambled to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will sort 27 timeline task cards about important sporting events in US history, putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their third word will be revealed.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

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Are you in search of engaging life skills lessons for your special education teens and adults to keep them involved throughout November? Look no further! This Thanksgiving Bundle features five engaging resources designed to last you the entire month, covering functional math, reading, and life skills IEP objectives. Dive into real-world shopping, money, and functional text activities, all with a fun Thanksgiving theme. With all five resources offering two levels, it's an ideal solution for easy differentiation. Make this season both educational and entertaining for your students with this Thanksgiving Bundle!

Individually, these five resources would total $30.50. But by grabbing them as a BUNDLE, you'll pay just $24.00, saving you over 21%!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 Thanksgiving Resources
• 2 Levels
• 154 Worksheets with 970 Questions
• 14 Extension Ideas
• Answer Key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 THANKSGIVING RESOURCES

⭐ 154 WORKSHEETS WITH 970 QUESTIONS

RESOURCES INCLUDED:

All resources include 2 levels & a teacher answer key

Black Friday Advertisements

• 5 Advertisements
• 35 Worksheets with 163 Questions
• 4 Extension Ideas

Thanksgiving Dinner Planning & Shopping

• 20 Thanksgiving Related Products
• 30 Worksheets with 360 Questions
• 4 Extension Ideas

Thanksgiving Food & Nutrition Labels

• 21 Food/ Nutrition Labels
• 50 Worksheets with 275 Questions
• 6 Extension Ideas

Thanksgiving Shopping

• 36 Thanksgiving-Themed Items
• 34 Worksheets with 122 Questions

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

• 20 Thanksgiving Fact Cards
• 5 Worksheets with 50 Questions

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Fall-Themed Job Postings

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Thanksgiving Needs & Wants

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Fall Task Cards - Google Slides

This Labor Day cross-curricular reading comprehension activity provides a unique and fun way to "gamify" these important skills and get students excited about learning and reading.

How much prep is required?

This activity is practically no prep. All that's required is to print the sheets, hand them out (along with coloring supplies, tape/glue, & scissors), and then read the instructions. That's it!

What's included?

• Student instructions
• Teacher instructions
• The Origin of Labor Day reading passage
• 4 PDF task pages
• 1 toy claw machine sheet
• Answer keys

How do you play?

It's simple. Students read The Origins of Labor Day passage and complete the four comprehension tasks. Each task makes referring to the reading passage fun! After completing each task, students earn a "toy" that they get to color and cut out to place in their "claw machine." Students love this feature!

What are the four reading comprehension tasks?

1. Fill in the blank
2. Vocabulary
3. Writing
4. Maze & Text Marking

What skills will students be working on?

1. text marking
2. context clues
3. writing
4. summarizing

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is Shakespeare’s The Twelfth Night. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

A BOOM Cards™ Escape Room Activity about the legendary American baseball player and civil rights activist, Jackie Robinson. The self-marking, NO PREP activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource: A PDF with a link to the BOOM Cards™ Activity

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This resource is great for: Distance learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Team building lessons Emergency sub plans Reading interventions

Ideal for distance learning, the activity can be completed on tablets, phones or computers.

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For first time BOOM Card™ users, the resource comes with an explanation of how to assign the cards to your class, and has lots of useful links to support you using the activity.

In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Jackie Robinson and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will complete a crossword puzzle by answering ten questions. Answering these questions correctly will reveal some hidden letters which need to be unscrambled to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will sort 27 timeline task cards about key events from sport, putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their third word will be revealed.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word. All of the BOOM Cards™ activities are self-marking.

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Christmas Scavenger Hunt / Classroom Scoot Game with Worksheets

Embark on an engaging adventure with this interactive scavenger hunt, where students will discover fascinating Christmas-related facts! Uncover tidbits such as the fact that the first artificial Christmas tree was crafted from colored goose feathers or that the largest candy cane ever was a whopping 51 feet long. The scavenger hunt comprises 20 fact cards, guiding students to read closely and extract information to complete their answer sheets. Each fact card is numbered, offering all the necessary details for students to explore and learn.

Made for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be divided into shorter lessons or used as a quick, engaging activity. It's the perfect way to make learning enjoyable and memorable while celebrating the Thanksgiving season.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Christmas fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 CHRISTMAS FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

Check out my Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt!

Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt

Check out some of my other HOLIDAY resources:

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE

Holiday Shopping Task Cards

Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital

Holiday Shopping Task Cards/ Worksheets - Canadian Dollar

Dear Dragon Detectives, the lost baby dragon needs your help! This 1st-grade mystery reading passage with comprehension questions will have students cracking codes and solving the mystery!

Many reading comprehension activities are all about reading a story and then reflecting on it. But this 8-page NO-PREP story allows first-graders to be a part of the story through immersive storytelling. Students work their way through the story, stopping along the way to reinforce what they've read while helping the characters in the story.

Cracking the code on these skills:

~CVC phonics

~order of events sequencing

~new vocabulary

~prediction practice

~shapes & adjectives

Engage in these activities:

~coloring & drawing

~decoding ciphers (image and numbers)

~unscrambling words and letters

~deciphering footprints and facial expressions

~maze

~logic puzzle

Students will beg you for more of these Solve the Mystery Games! True reading comprehension happens when students feel immersed and engaged in the story, no matter how long or short it is. Help save the baby dragon today!

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is Phantom of the Opera. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the novel. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Task #1 Plot

See if your students can figure out the overall plot for the story using a diagram and plot cards. When put in the right order students get a secret code.

Task #2 Characters

A way for your students to work together figuring out who is who from the novel with character cards and an answer sheet. Once solved students gain a code word.

Task #3 Close Read

Students must close read an excerpt from the novel and acurately answer questions about the excerpt to reveal the last code word.

Task #4 Encrypted Message

Using all the clues from the previous three tasks students must solve the encrypted message to escape the room.

Your students will love competing against the other groups in their class to solve these knowledge based puzzles around the novel.

Thank you for your interest in my product!

This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

This download includes:

• 18 Hanukkah scavenger hunt fact cards

Level 1 – Write in the answer

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

Level 2 – Cut & paste

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

• Follow up worksheet with 10 questions
• Total of 5 worksheets and 46 questions
• Teacher guide
• Teacher answer key

With this interactive scavenger hunt students will learn fun and interesting Hanukkah related facts like: Did you know Hanukkah is also known as the festival of lights? Or Did you know there is 16 different ways to spell Hanukkah? The scavenger hunt includes 18 fact cards and asks students to read the cards closely for information to fill in the answer sheets. Fact cards are numbered and provide all the information needed for students.

This scavenger hunt will still work broken into shorter segments for multiple lessons or a shorter activity.

This scavenger hunt also works well as a scoot game!

Check out some of my other HOLIDAY resources:

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE

Holiday Shopping Task Cards

Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital

Holiday Shopping Task Cards/ Worksheets - Canadian Dollar

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is both Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Thank you for your interest in my product!

PROCEEDS FROM THIS PRODUCT WILL BE DONATED TO UNICEF UKRAINE!

Like many of you, the country of Ukraine and its people have been on my mind and heart daily. Saddened by what is taking place and feeling helpless I wished there was more I could do to help. Undoubtedly, you are also thinking about your students during time and looking for ways to address this current event with them in an age appropriate way.

This scavenger hunt is a fun way for students to learn fun and interesting facts about Ukraine while bringing attention to the country & culture. Students can work together to complete the scavenger hunt bringing unity to the classroom. Activity pages at the end give students the opportunity to reflect and even express their emotions.

This resource does not directly address the current climate or war in Ukraine. This resource was designed to teach about the beauty of Ukraine and its rich culture. I have found many students have been flooded with information and images of the war from different media source. This gives students insight to what Ukraine was like before the war.

Donation Details:

I have priced this resource at $5.00 and will donate 100% of the proceeds to UNICEF Ukraine. UNICEF is working in Ukraine to provide necessary resources, support and assistance to children and their families.

Follow along on Instagram where I will be posting the donations to see how much we can donate together!

This resource includes:

• 20 Ukraine scavenger hunt fact cards

Level 1 – Multiple Choice

- 2 answer sheets with 10 questions each

- 1 follow up worksheet with 10 questions

Level 2 – Write in the Answer

- 2 answer sheets with 10 questions each

- 1 follow up worksheet with 10 questions

• 3 different Ukraine flag activity pages
• 1 Ukraine map activity
• Total of 10 worksheets and 60 questions
• Teacher guide
• Teacher answer key

With this interactive scavenger hunt students will learn fun and interesting facts about Ukraine. For example: Did you know Ukraine used to be apart of another country? Or that Ukraine is about the same size as Texas? The scavenger hunt includes 20 fact cards and asks students to read the cards closely for information to fill in the answer

This scavenger hunt will still work broken into shorter segments for multiple lessons or a shorter activity.

This scavenger hunt also works well as a scoot game!

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is The Grapes of Wrath. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the novel. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

Task #1 Plot

See if your students can figure out the overall plot for the story using a diagram and plot cards. When put in the right order students get a secret code.

Task #2 Characters

A way for your students to work together figuring out who is who from the novel with character cards and an answer sheet. Once solved students gain a code word.

Task #3 Close Read

Students must close read an excerpt from the novel and acurately answer questions about the excerpt to reveal the last code word.

Task #4 Encrypted Message

Using all the clues from the previous three tasks students must solve the encrypted message to escape the room.

Your students will love competing against the other groups in their class to solve these knowledge based puzzles around the novel.

Engage your students' curiosity with this Thanksgiving-themed interactive scavenger hunt! Explore intriguing facts, such as the absence of forks at the first Thanksgiving and the unique trait of only male turkeys gobbling. This exciting activity comprises 20 fact cards, inviting students to read and complete answer sheets. Each fact card is numbered and contains all the necessary information.

Made for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be divided into shorter lessons or used as a quick, engaging activity. It's the perfect way to make learning enjoyable and memorable while celebrating the Thanksgiving season.

This resource is also available as part of a bundle saving you 20%

Thanksgiving BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Thanksgiving fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 THANKSGIVING FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

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November Life Skills Morning Work - Digital & Paper BUNDLE

Fall Task Cards - Google Slides

Fall Football Party - Planning, Shopping and Budget

Recipe Comprehension - Fall Edition

This is a growing bundle. It currently includes a powerpoint, study guide, characterization flipbook, escape room, and quizzes. More shall be added as I finish more products.

Are you looking for functional life skills lessons for your special education teens and adults that will keep them engaged throughout the entire Halloween season? Look no further! This Halloween Bundle features five distinct and engaging resources designed to last you the entire month. Dive into real-world shopping scenarios, money math challenges, and functional text activities, all infused with the fun spirit of Halloween. Make this season both educational and entertaining for your students with this Halloween Bundle!

This unique bundle encompasses a variety of learning experiences designed to keep your students thoroughly engaged. Explore the secrets of shopping, money management, and practical reading skills, all with a delightful Halloween twist.

Individually, these five resources would total $25.00. But by grabbing them as a BUNDLE, you'll pay just $20.00, saving you a delightful 20%. Don't miss this chance to create an educational and entertaining Halloween experience for your students!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 Halloween-Themed Resources
• 122 worksheets with 615 questions
• 1 scavenger hunt with 20 fact cards
• Answer key for ALL RESOURCES

RESOURCES INCLUDED:

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

• 2 levels
• 20 Halloween fact cards
• 5 worksheets with 50 questions

Halloween Shopping

• 2 levels
• 36 worksheets with 122 questions

Halloween-Themed Instructions

• 2 levels
• 6 Halloween-themed instructions
• 40 worksheets with 195 questions

Halloween-Themed Nutrition Labels

• 2 levels
• 10 real nutrition labels
• 26 worksheets with 143 questions

Halloween-Themed Product Labels

• 15 product labels
• 15 different worksheets with 105 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 HALLOWEEN RESOURCES

⭐ 122 WORKSHEETS WITH 615 QUESTIONS

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Halloween-Themed Recipes

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October Life Skills Morning Work

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The Phantom of the Opera Complete Teacher's Unit is the ultimate resource for English teachers seeking to bring this classic tale by Gaston Leroux to life for their students. This comprehensive package contains everything needed to teach the novel in a meaningful and engaging way.

The unit begins with an Introduction Power Point that sets the stage for the novel and provides important background information. This presentation is a valuable tool for engaging students and generating interest in the story.

The Study Guide is a comprehensive resource that includes about the author, a character map. and questions that encourage critical thinking and analysis. With this guide, teachers can easily guide their students through the plot and ensure a deep understanding of the themes and symbolism present throughout the text.

The Characterization Flipbook is a fun and interactive way for students to explore the characters in the novel. With this flipbook, students can create character sketches and analyze the motivations and actions of each character.

Graphic Organizers are also included, providing students with a visual way to organize their thoughts and ideas. These organizers are designed to help students explore key themes and concepts in the novel, making it easier for them to make connections and analyze the text.

The Escape Room is a fun and engaging way to bring the novel to life. With this activity, students work together to solve puzzles and clues based on the novel's themes and characters.

Ultimately, the Phantom of the Opera : Complete Teacher's Unit is a must-have resource for any English teacher. With its comprehensive materials and engaging activities, this unit is sure to capture the attention of students and foster a love of literature that will last a lifetime.

Capture your students' curiosity with our captivating Halloween-themed interactive scavenger hunt! Explore fascinating facts like the origins of Halloween in modern-day Ireland and the colossal 2,500-pound pumpkin. This engaging activity features 20 informative fact cards, prompting students to closely read and complete answer sheets. Each numbered fact card delivers all the necessary information.

Tailored for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be segmented into shorter lessons or as a quick, engaging activity. It's the ideal way to make learning fun and memorable while celebrating the spookiest season of the year. Unlock the magic of Halloween with our immersive educational adventure!

This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you 20%

Halloween BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Halloween fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 HALLOWEEN FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

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Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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Fall Task Cards - Google Slides

Recipe Comprehension - Fall Edition