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Pre-Reading | Animal Farm | Symbolism, Allegory, Satire | Print & Go

By That German English Teacher

Prepare your students for a captivating journey into the world of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with this comprehensive pre-reading lesson on allegory, satire, and symbolism. This engaging resource equips middle and high school students with the essential literary tools they need to navigate the complexities of Orwell's allegorical masterpiece.

This lesson is ready to go! Print the worksheets and follow the slides or include your own ideas and thoughts.

Key Components:

  • Powerful PowerPoint Presentation: Kickstart your lesson with visually engaging PowerPoint slides carefully crafted to introduce students to the concepts of allegory, satire, and symbolism.

  • Interactive Worksheets: Three thoughtfully designed worksheets reinforce learning by allowing students to apply their understanding of allegory, satire, and symbolism.

  • Comprehensive Lesson: Follow the already created slides or utilize the blank layout slides to include your own ideas and thoughts while keeping a cohesive look.

Why Choose This Lesson?

  • Foundational Literary Understanding: Build a strong literary foundation by teaching students the essential concepts of allegory, satire, and symbolism. This will set them up for success as they delve into Orwell's allegorical narrative.

  • Engaging and Interactive Learning: Use visually appealing slides and interactive worksheets to capture students' attention and encourage active participation and critical thinking.

  • Ready-to-Use Resource: Save valuable planning time with a comprehensive pre-reading lesson that includes everything you need, from PowerPoint slides to worksheets.

  • Preparation for Deeper Analysis: Equip students with the analytical tools they need to uncover the layers of meaning in "Animal Farm," paving the way for rich discussions and insightful interpretations.

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Character Supports | Animal Farm | Digital and Physical

By That German English Teacher

Help your students keep track of all the animals in Aimal Farm! Revolutionize your literature classroom with the interactive Google Slides, designed to engage middle and high school students in deeply exploring George Orwell's classic allegory. Print the pennants to display in your classroom as easy, quick visual reminders! This versatile and comprehensive resource empowers students to track character development, analyze critical quotes, and delve into the symbolic representation of animals in the story, all while fostering critical thinking and visual literacy skills.


Key Components:

  1. Google Slides Character Tracking: Dive into the world of Animal Farm with the Google Slides activity. Students can track characters, collect relevant quotes, and identify the symbolic representations of each animal. This interactive platform encourages active engagement and deeper comprehension of the text.
  2. Classroom Pennants Display: The printable pennants bring the characters of Animal Farm to life in your classroom. They serve as visual reminders of the characters and their evolving roles in the narrative. As the story progresses, students can add new characteristics to the pennants, creating a dynamic and interactive display.
  3. Add Characteristics: Both options come with additional icons and images that students can add to their Google Slides, or the teacher can add to the pennants. These support learners as they follow the story and learn what happens to the animals.

Why Choose Our Animal Farm Character Tracking Resource?

  • Engaging and Interactive Learning: Capture students' interest with interactive Google Slides activities that promote active participation and deeper engagement with the text.

  • Visual Representation of Character Development: Foster visual literacy skills by allowing students to visually represent character traits and symbolic representations, enhancing their understanding of character development and symbolism in literature.

  • Flexible: Adapt the resource to suit your classroom needs and teaching style, whether through virtual instruction or in-person displays.

  • Comprehensive and Versatile: Address multiple learning objectives, including character analysis, textual evidence collection, and symbolic interpretation, in one comprehensive resource.

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FRENCH - COMPRÉHENSIONS ÉCRITES - READING - BIODIVERSITÉ/BIODIVERSITY

By French Made Fun!

I was getting frustrated trying to find texts to support my biodiversity unit, and was finding my students could truly only find pertinent, engaging information by researching. What I had at my disposition was outdated; or didn't particularly touch on diversity, or was overly focused on specific species of animals... It simply wasn't cutting it. I wanted to teach with a cross-curricular approach and integrate biodiversity-themed readings in with my language arts program. Ta-Da!

These texts can also be used as mentor texts when teaching your informative or research report unit; and they can also be used as guided readings with small groups, or as a whole group choral reading. No more finding enough copies of books for your crew: simply print and go.

This 40-page resource is the biodiversity informative text holy grail and contains 13 different texts for students to explore and discover topics relating to diversity. The vocabulary is perfectly at the level of my 5th and 6th graders, and many texts come accompanied by diagrams, text boxes, images and fun details to keep them engaged and interested in the material. Each of them come with ample comprehension questions (multiple choice, true or false, short answer, long answer - and questions with varying levels of complexity) as well as a thorough and detailed answer key providing you with easy assessment.

You'll find the following titles in this crypt of reading comprehensions:

  1. Les mammifères (1) - Slightly simpler terms, vocabulary and questions
  2. Les mammifères (2) - Slightly more complex terms, vocabulary and questions
  3. Les reptiles (1) - Slightly simpler terms, vocabulary and questions
  4. Les reptiles (2) - Slightly more complex terms, vocabulary and questions
  5. La migration
  6. Les arbres
  7. L'hibernation: Une stratégie de survie
  8. La grande barrière de corail
  9. Les fossiles: Un aperçu du passé
  10. Les champignons
  11. La fascinante vie des oiseaux
  12. Les amphibiens
  13. Les poissons

I work hard to create documents that simply work for me in my classroom, and I hope they serve the same purpose for you in yours.

For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!

- Mme. Kaitlyn.

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Bilbo's Journey Map | The Hobbit | Poster & Google Slide

By That German English Teacher

Embark on a visual journey through Middle-Earth with this Story Map Activity following Bilbo through Middle-Earth. Tailored for high school and middle school classrooms, this versatile resource provides a dynamic exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece. Whether you prefer a hands-on, printable map or a digital experience through Google Slides, this product is designed to engage students in a memorable exploration of the novel's key plot points.

This product gives you access to the Google Slide and the Canva map! This is an easy way to customize the map for your unit!

Key Features:

Large Printable Map: Transport your students to the magical realms of "The Hobbit" with a large printable map of Middle-earth. Perfect for classroom displays or individual exploration, this map is a captivating visual aid.

Interactive Google Slides Activity: Harness the power of technology with a Google Slides activity. Featuring a drag-and-drop option, students can virtually navigate through the story, enhancing their understanding of key plot points and locations.

Additional Plot Images: Take the interactive experience to the next level! Printable images representing significant moments of the plot can be added to the map. Whether it's the encounter with Gollum or the Battle of the Five Armies, visually anchor these moments for a richer understanding.

Versatility for Various Learning Environments: Whether you're in a physical classroom or engaging with students remotely through Google Classroom, this resource adapts to your teaching environment seamlessly.

Why Choose "The Hobbit Story Map Activity"?

Visual Learning Reinforcement: Reinforce key plot points and geographical elements of "The Hobbit" through visual learning aids.

Engaging Hands-On and Digital Options: Cater to diverse learning preferences with a large printable map for tactile learners and a Google Slides activity for a digital interactive experience.

Comprehensive Understanding: Enhance comprehension by providing students with a spatial understanding of the novel's narrative journey.

Print-and-Go or Virtual Flexibility: Choose the format that suits your classroom dynamics, allowing seamless integration into your lesson plans.

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Black History Figures Early Readers, Reading Comprehension & Coloring Activities

By Kimberly

❤️Are you looking to teach about notable African American historical figures to celebrate Black History Month? Your students will love learning about 10 influential Black heroes with these differentiated readers! Practice reading, writing, comprehension, and fine motor skills!

Includes:

  • 3 levels of readers (full and half pages)
  • Reading comprehension worksheets
  • Answer key

Black heroes included:

☑ Michael Jordan, Bessie Coleman, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, Bill Pickett, Billie Holiday, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall

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✏️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!

✏️A perfect addition to your Black History Month unit!

✏️ Great for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into a Black History Heroes booklet to read or take home to share with family!

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⭐️Three differentiated reading levels included to help your students build confidence!

⭐️Reading comprehension worksheets with answer keys included to check for understanding!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Print full sheets or half sheets (included)!

⭐️Create a reading or Black History Month bulletin board by displaying pages or booklets!

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Includes: (55 pages total)

Readers include: (42 pages)

  • 3 levels - 14 pages per level

☑ Cover page (1 page)

☑ When Black History Month is celebrated (1 page)

☑ What Black History Month celebrates (1 page)

☑ 10 influential Black leaders (10 pages)

☑ Celebration page (1 page)

Reading comprehension worksheets: (13 pages)

  • Level 1 (3 pages)

☑ Find & color the heroes (1 page)

☑ Match the heroes to their name (2 pages)

  • Level 2 (5 pages)

☑ Match the heroes to their title (2 pages)

☑ True or false questions (1 page)

☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)

☑ Write your answer questions - dotted lines (1 page)

  • Level 3 (5 pages)

☑ Match the names to title (2 pages)

☑ True or false questions (1 page)

☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)

☑ Write your answer questions - single lines (1 page)

Bonus: (71 pages)

☑ Half sheet set (55 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ Answer Key (13 pages)

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Figures included: (10)

☑ Michael Jordan - basketball player

☑ Bessie Coleman - pilot

☑ Harriet Tubman - liberator

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. - leader

☑ Wilma Rudolph - track athlete

☑ Bill Pickett - cowboy

☑ Billie Holiday - singer

☑ Sojourner Truth - advocate

☑ Frederick Douglass - activist

☑ Thurgood Marshall - judge

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Ocean Animals Research Reports - Nonfiction Reading & Writing Summer Activities

By Kimberly

❤️Looking to teach about ocean and sea animals this summer? Learn about 10 ocean animals with differentiated fact sheets (using are, have, can, eat, live, like), graphic organizers, and report worksheets! (153 pages)

⭐️Includes both cartoon and real animal pictures!

Ocean animals: (10)

☑ shark, crab, stingray, jellyfish, squid, octopus, starfish, manatee, orca whale, sea turtle

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✏️Each nonfiction fact sheet includes a few sentences about the animal (using are, have, can, eat, live, like).

✏️Use the fact sheets as answer keys for the report worksheets!

✏️Graphic organizers are included for note taking!

✏️Mount the fact sheets or writing projects on craft paper and display on your bulletin board or in your hallway!

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A wonderful addition to your ocean animal or summer unit! Or use any time throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, writer's workshops, homework, intervention programs, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the project levels that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

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Includes: (153 pages)

Graphic Organizers: (3 pages)

☑ Level 1: are, have, can (1 page)

☑ Level 2: are, have, can, eat (1 page)

☑ Level 3: are, have, can, live, like (1 page)

Animal Fact Sheets: (90 pages)

☑ Level 1: 3 fact sentences using are, have, can

- real picture option, coloring option, drawing option (30 pages)

☑ Level 2: 4 fact sentences using are, have, can, eat

- real picture option, coloring option, drawing option (30 pages)

☑ Level 2: 6 fact sentences using are, have, can, eat, live, like

- real picture option, coloring option, drawing option (30 pages)

Report Worksheets: (60 pages)

☑ Level 1: tracing facts using are, have, can & counting objects (20 pages)

☑ Level 2: writing facts (dotted lines) using are, have, can, eat, live & counting objects (20 pages)

☑ Level 3: writing facts (solid lines) using are, have, can, eat, live, like & drawing animal (20 pages)

Bonus: (157 pages)

☑ Black & white set (153 pages)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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Ocean animals: (10)

☑ shark

☑ crab

☑ stingray

☑ jellyfish

☑ squid

☑ octopus

☑ starfish

☑ manatee

☑ orca whale

☑ sea turtle

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Arctic Animals Research Reports - Nonfiction Reading & Writing Winter Activities

By Kimberly

❤️Looking to teach about Arctic and Polar animals this winter? Learn about 10 winter animals with differentiated fact sheets (using are, have, can, eat, live, like), graphic organizers, and report worksheets! (153 pages)

Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox, Arctic hare, Arctic wolf, moose, narwhal, polar bear, puffin, seal, snowy owl, walrus

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✏️Each nonfiction fact sheet includes a few sentences about the animal (using are, have, can, eat, live, like).

✏️Use the fact sheets as answer keys for the report worksheets!

✏️Graphic organizers are included for note taking!

✏️Mount the fact sheets or writing projects on craft paper and display on your bulletin board or in your hallway!

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A wonderful addition to your Arctic animal or winter unit! Or use any time throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, writer's workshop, homework, intervention programs, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the project levels that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for more details!

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Includes: (153 pages)

Graphic Organizers: (3 pages)

☑ Level 1: are, have, can (1 page)

☑ Level 2: are, have, can, eat (1 page)

☑ Level 3: are, have, can, live, like (1 page)

Animal Fact Sheets: (90 pages)

☑ Level 1: 3 fact sentences using are, have, can

- real picture option, coloring option, drawing option (30 pages)

☑ Level 2: 4 fact sentences using are, have, can, eat

- real picture option, coloring option, drawing option (30 pages)

☑ Level 2: 6 fact sentences using are, have, can, eat, live, like

- real picture option, coloring option, drawing option (30 pages)

Report Worksheets: (60 pages)

☑ Level 1: tracing facts using are, have, can & counting objects (20 pages)

☑ Level 2: writing facts (dotted lines) using are, have, can, eat, live & counting objects (20 pages)

☑ Level 3: writing facts (solid lines) using are, have, can, eat, live, like & drawing animal (20 pages)

Bonus: (157 pages)

☑ Black & white set (153 pages)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox

☑ Arctic hare

☑ Arctic wolf

☑ moose

☑ narwhal

☑ polar bear

☑ puffin

☑ seal

☑ snowy owl

☑ walrus

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Author's Craft Reading & Video Gr5/6 - The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef

By Mark Holmes

Engage Your Students with the Wonders of the Coral Reef!

Bring the vibrant underwater world of coral reefs to life with this captivating resource designed for Grades 5 and 6! "The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef" offers a multi-faceted learning experience that combines a visually stunning video with a thoughtfully crafted text, perfect for engaging your students in reading comprehension, science, and descriptive writing.

What's Included:

  • High-Quality Video: Immerse your students in the beauty and diversity of coral reefs with a captivating video showcasing the incredible creatures and vibrant colors of this underwater ecosystem.

  • EAL-Friendly Text: The accompanying text is written in clear, accessible language, making it ideal for English Language Learners and students of all reading levels.

  • Engaging Activities: Spark curiosity and critical thinking with a variety of activities focused on descriptive language, figurative language, sentence variety, and creating mental images. These activities encourage students to analyze the text, deepen their understanding of the topic, and enhance their writing skills.

  • Teacher's Answer Key: Save valuable time with question possibilities & additional ideas.

Why Choose This Resource?

  • Cross-Curricular Connections: Seamlessly integrate reading comprehension, science, and writing instruction.
  • Visually Stunning: Capture students' attention with vibrant underwater footage and imagery.
  • EAL Support: Accessible learning opportunities for English Language Learners.
  • Ready-to-Use Activities: Minimize prep time with engaging, ready-to-implement activities.
  • Differentiated Instruction: Meet the needs of all learners with adaptable activities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the author's craft in a text.
  • Analyze textual evidence to support claims about the author's purpose.
  • Connect the author's purpose to the overall message of the text.
  • Expand vocabulary and descriptive writing skills.
  • Looks at sentence length, tone, figurative language, imagery
  • Develop a deeper understanding of coral reef ecosystems and their importance.

Perfect for:

  • Whole-class instruction
  • Small group work
  • Independent study
  • Centers
  • Enrichment activities

Bring the magic of the coral reef into your classroom! Click here to purchase now and inspire your students with the wonders of the underwater world!

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Continue the Story | Close Reading Comprehension | Writing | ELA Worksheets

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Do your students need extra practice to identify the plot and continue a story? Do they have trouble coming up with a resolution that makes sense based on the details in the story? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 writing worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice writing a continuation of the plot so that it comes to a believable ending.

After reading each passage, students will continue the story based on on the characterization of the main character as well as the plot - my students love this!!

This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for Halloween titled "The Kind Witch."

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 unique passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

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  • 15 Printable Worksheets

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Story Elements | Close Reading | Reading Comprehension |ELA Worksheets | No Prep

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements.

After reading each passage, students will identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme).

This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 unique passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • 15 Printable Worksheets

You might be interested in Money-Saving Bundle! It includes 15 worksheets with reading passages that are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements, using the same stories. Excellent for a spiral review of skills!


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6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

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► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

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Main Events | Sequence | Close Reading | Reading Comprehension | ELA Worksheets

By Perfectly Planned Designs

Do your students need practice to identify the main events of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details.

After reading each passage, students will identify the three main events in sequential order, a small detail from the story, as well as something made up that never actually happened in the story - my students love this!!

This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 unique passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • 15 Printable Worksheets

    You might be interested in Money-Saving Bundle! It includes 15 worksheets with reading passages that are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements, using the same stories. Excellent for a spiral review of skills!


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Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.

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⭐️ Netflix

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⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

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⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.


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Animals A-Z Reading Comprehension Passages|Main Idea &Multiple Choice Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

These Animals A-Z Reading Comprehension Passages are a captivating educational resource that will engage young minds while improving their reading skills and knowledge about animals.

The passages are carefully crafted to align with the reading abilities and interests of grade 2 and 3 students, but they are also accessible to grade 1 learners who are developing their reading skills. Likewise, grade 4 students can benefit from the passages as they reinforce comprehension strategies and expand their knowledge base.

Accompanying each passage is a main idea question that challenges readers to identify the central theme or message of the text. There is also a set of multiple-choice questions that test comprehension and understanding and answer keys.

The animals in the passages include:

  • Armadillo
  • Baboon
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Pacal the Great Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

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A bundle of two resources that span five lessons about the powerful Maya ruler of the Palenque city-state, Pacal the Great. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Firstly, there are close reading activities which come with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.

Included in the close reading activity: 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

Included in the biography writing unit: Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs Writing templates for four draft paragraphs Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion A template for students to write up their neat biography text A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity

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Jackie Robinson BOOM Cards™ Digital Escape Room Activity

By Creative Primary Literacy

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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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.

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Amanda Gorman Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A bundle of two resources that span five lessons about the life and career of the National Youth Poet Laureate and reader of 'The Hill We Climb' during the 2021 Inauguration of Joe Biden, Amanda Gorman. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Firstly, there are close reading activities which come with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.

Included in the close reading activity:

  • 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

Included in the biography writing unit:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text
  • A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity

This resource is great for:

  • In class learning

  • Independent work

  • Homework

  • Creative writing sessions

  • Guided reading sessions

  • Reading & writing interventions

  • Assessment practice

  • Emergency sub plans

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Ancient Greece Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements and famous figures from Ancient Greece. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.

Included in the Informational Writing Unit:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
  • A template for students to write up their neat informational text
  • A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

Included in the Close Reading Activity:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the topic
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten varied questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz about the text
  • An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

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  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Emergency sub plans

The close reading 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. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.

The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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Aztec Empire Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

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An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements, religion and famous figures from the Aztec Empire. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.

Included in the Informational Writing Unit:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
  • A template for students to write up their neat informational text
  • A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

Included in the Close Reading Activity:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the topic
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten varied questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz about the text
  • An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

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  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Emergency sub plans

The close reading 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. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.

The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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Walt Disney Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A bundle of two resources that span five lessons about the Mickey Mouse creator and producer of Mary Poppins and Snow White, Walt Disney. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Firstly, there are close reading activities which come with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.

Included in the close reading activity:

  • 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

Included in the biography writing unit:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text
  • A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity

This resource is great for:

  • In class learning

  • Independent work

  • Homework

  • Creative writing sessions

  • Guided reading sessions

  • Reading & writing interventions

  • Assessment practice

  • Emergency sub plans

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Martin Luther King Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

Two great activities that would span five lessons about the American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.

NO PREP is needed!

Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.

Included in the close reading activity:

  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with eight varied questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

Included in the biography writing unit:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text

This resource is great for:

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

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William Shakespeare Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous English playwright, William Shakespeare. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.

NO PREP is needed!

Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.

Included in the close reading activity:

  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with eight varied questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

Included in the biography writing unit:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text

This resource is great for:

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

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