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Story Elements & Plot Structure Comprehension Passages Worksheets Grades 4-6 ELA
By MrsBaileyandHerClass
Boost your students' understanding of story elements and plot structure with this comprehensive printable pack of 10 reading comprehension passages designed for grades 4-6. Each passage explores story elements like characters, setting, plot, and structure through engaging, age-appropriate content. Perfect for reinforcing plot comprehension and encouraging students to delve deeper into narrative details.
With two activity worksheet options per passage, this pack provides flexibility and variety:
This resource contains 50 pages total, making it easy to print and go for fast, effective lesson planning. Ideal for ELA classrooms in grades 4-6, each activity comes with an answer key for efficient assessment.
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Use this story elements pack to deepen plot comprehension and improve students’ ability to analyze and understand story structure—all while fostering a love of reading!
I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!
How to Earn TeachShare Credits for Future Purchases:
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January Writing Prompts 1st Grade New Year Reading Comprehension Bundle
By Chasity Giddens
Keep your students engaged all month long with this January Writing Prompts 1st Grade and 1st Grade New Year Reading Comprehension bundle!
This pack includes:
✨ January Writing Prompts with Crafts – 20 fun prompts paired with adorable winter-themed crafts. Great for morning work, centers, or writing practice!
MLK & New Year Reading Comprehension Passages – Build reading skills with passages about Martin Luther King Jr. and the New Year, complete with three differentiated questions for each passage.
❄️ Why Teachers Love It:
✔️ Perfect for 1st-grade learners
✔️ Supports creativity and comprehension
✔️ Fun, seasonal themes for January lessons
Boost engagement and learning in your classroom with this ready-to-use bundle!
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Hi there! I’m Chasity, a first-grade teacher with a Specialist Degree in Elementary Education. I create resources that save time, build foundational skills, and make learning fun for young learners.
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I can’t wait to hear how this resource helps your students thrive!
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 1st Grade & Fluency Practice Bundle
By Chasity Giddens
This is a GROWING BUNDLE of my 1st Grade Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions! These resources are designed to help first-grade teachers solve the challenge of finding high-quality, engaging, and low-prep reading comprehension materials that align with monthly and holiday themes.
With 20 passages per month, this bundle is perfect for teachers looking for ready-to-use resources that promote fluency, text-based comprehension, and confidence in their readers. Each passage includes text-dependent comprehension questions, making it easy for students to practice finding answers directly in the text.
What’s Currently Included?
What’s Coming Next?
This growing bundle will include 12 months of reading comprehension passages.
When you purchase this bundle now, you’ll lock in the current price and receive all future updates for free! As more months are added, the price will increase, and once complete, this bundle will value at $36+!
Why You’ll Love This Bundle:
Why You Will LOVE This Bundle
Teachers often spend hours searching for meaningful reading comprehension materials that fit into their monthly curriculum and holiday units. This bundle provides a consistent, high-quality resource every month, ensuring your students get engaging and purposeful practice without the extra planning time.
These 1st Grade Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions are designed to support young readers in developing confidence, fluency, and comprehension all year long.
Grab this bundle today to start using the included passages immediately, and watch your students grow as readers! Don’t forget to leave feedback—it helps others and earns you TeachShare credits for future purchases.
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1st Grade Busy Work Packet Text Evidence, Math, Christmas Morning Work, & MORE
By Chasity Giddens
Looking for the perfect Christmas 1st Grade Busy Work Packet? This holiday bundle includes text evidence comprehension passages and math practice activities packed into over 40 pages of engaging, no-prep materials. With a math and reading comprehension sheet for every school day in December, this resource will keep students focused, learning, and on task right up until Christmas break.
What’s Included:
Perfect For:
Enjoy extra time to focus on grading, planning, or even just taking a moment to breathe—this resource has everything you need to make your December stress-free and successful. Get your Christmas 1st Grade Busy Work Packet today and keep your classroom running smoothly all month long!
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Close Reading: Recycle! by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Environmental Science through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, reading, writing activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of this close reading product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 6 Reading Passages
- 6 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 6 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 6 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 2 Recycling Black Line Drawing Set (with/without labels)
- 2 Recycling Color Drawing Set (with/without labels)
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Recycle
Holiday Word Search: Earth Day
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Earth Day Bundle 4 in 1
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Happy Earth Day
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Recycle
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Reduce
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Reuse
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
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Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES! by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Astronomy/Galaxy through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 3 Reading Passages
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing
- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing
- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing with labels (great open house)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 1 Teacher Writing Sample
- 2 Student Writing Samples
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for
Text Dependent Questions.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Space
Science Word Search: Galaxies
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
=====================================================
Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
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Close Reading: VOLCANOES by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Weather through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Black and White Drawing without labels
- 1 Black and White Drawing with labels
- 1 Color Drawing without labels
- 1 Color Drawing with labels (Great for open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
======================================================
Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
=====================================================
Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
=====================================================
Close Reading: Polar Bears by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Animal/Mammal through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Polar Bear Black and White Drawing without labels
- 1 Polar Bear Black and White Drawing with labels
- 1 Polar Bear Color Drawing without labels
- 1 Polar Bear Color Drawing with labels (Great for open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
=====================================================
Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Mammal Facts
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
======================================================
Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
=====================================================
Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
=====================================================
Close Reading: Rain Forests from NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment/Rain Forest through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages (Intro to Rain Forest, Rain Forest Ecosystem, Layers of Rain Forest, and Rain Forest Protection)
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets (with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Color Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Color Drawing
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
=====================================================
Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Rain Forest
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet
======================================================
Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
=====================================================
Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
=====================================================
Close Reading: Rain Forests from NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment/Rain Forest through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages (Intro to Rain Forest, Rain Forest Ecosystem, Layers of Rain Forest, and Rain Forest Protection)
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets (with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Color Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Color Drawing
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
=====================================================
Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Rain Forest
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet
======================================================
Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
=====================================================
Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
=====================================================
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Astronomy/Earth through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 3 Reading Passages
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Earth Black Line Drawing
- 1 Earth Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Earth Color Drawing
- 1 Earth Color Drawing with labels (great open house)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 1 Teacher Writing Sample
- 2 Student Writing Samples
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for
Text Dependent Questions.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
=====================================================
Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Earth
======================================================
Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Great for Distance Learning! Teaching Science/Seasons through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 5 Reading Passages
- 5 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each set with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 5 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 5 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Basic Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Sun and Earth Color Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Color Drawing with labels
- 1 Seasons Black Line Basic Divider
- 1 Seasons Black Line Drawing
- 1 Seasons Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Seasons Color Drawing
- 1 Seasons Color Drawing with labels
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 5 Sample Writings
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
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Related Lessons:
Science Project: Season Box
Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Seasons Basic
Science Word Search: Spring
Science Word Search: Summer
Science Word Search: Autumn
Science Word Search: Winter
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Ellen Ochoa Research Reading Comprehension Passage + Collaborative Art
By Veronica Reyes
This is a Informational Reading Passage AND Collaborative Art Project about Ellen Ochoa as an Latina Leader and a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Women's History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Artistic Contributions/Influences
***Plus****
Ellen Ochoa Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Ellen Ochoa. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Ellen Ochoa's impactful words and life.
***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!
2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered, Colored or B&W)
Frida Kahlo Research Reading Comprehension Passage + Collaborative Art
By Veronica Reyes
This is a Informational Reading Passage AND Collaborative Art Project about Frida Kahlo as an Latina Leader and a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Women's History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Artistic Contributions/Influences
***Plus****
Frida Kahlo Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Frida Kahlo. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Frida Kahlo's impactful words and life.
***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!
2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered, Colored or B&W)
Frida Kahlo Reading Comprehension + Trifold Research Template- Collaborative Art
By Veronica Reyes
Celebrate Women's History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with this versatile informational reading passage, research report, and collaborative art project on Frida Kahlo, a Mexican Artist and Latina changemaker. Perfect for a research project or as an engaging classroom activity.
***Reading Passages***
DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS
- Early elementary (1-3)
- Upper elementary (4-6)
- Complex Readers (7-12)
*Each newsletter is 2 pages.
Information on...
➡️ Early Life
➡️ Career
➡️ Interesting Facts
➡️ Influence
***Reading Comprehension Questions!***
These questions are differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader, making it ideal for close reading activities.
Features:
***Trifold***
How It Works:
***Collaborative Mural Poster***
Habe students contribute to a larger masterpiece that honors the talent and resilience of Frida Kahlo. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Frida Kahlo's impactful life and words.
Pro-Tip To make a smaller puzzle, use your printer or copier's "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one sheet!
Two Sizes Available: 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Includes both Color-Guide & BW versions)
Perfect for classrooms celebrating Women's History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, this Frida Kahlo Reading Passage + Research Report Template + Collaborative will inspire students to learn about and appreciate the incredible contributions of this Latina changemaker.
P3: POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [UNIT 3]
By Richard B Williams
This POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [P3] UNIT 3 product highlights 4 PUNCTUATIONS. In this packet, you will find 70+ Pages, 4 Assignments, TASK CARDS/2-A-DAYS, multiple choice quizzes, answer keys, notes, Suggested Uses, and 2 PROJECTS. This product will lighten your load in covering some grammar in your classroom. 6 - 12th Graders will love The Angry Grammar Series because it'll make your class GREAT! Check it out!
PUNCTUATION FOCUS IN THIS PRODUCT:
1. The QUOTATION MARK
2. The APOSTROPHE
3. ITALICS
4. PARENTHESES
This Product Includes:
1. 4 practice worksheets
2. Easy to Comprehend PUNCTUATION Notes
3. TASK CARDS/2-A-DAYS
4. 4 Multiple Choice Quizzes and assignments
5. Suggested Uses
6. 2 MAJOR PROJECTS to make your classroom GREAT!
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P3: POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [UNIT 1]
Using the Writing MANTRA [Teaching Paragraph Writing]
The Argument Document [T.A.D.]
S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]
Hey guys, I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
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P3: POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [UNIT 2]
By Richard B Williams
This POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [P3] UNIT 2 product highlights 5 PUNCTUATIONS. In this packet, you will find 70+ Pages, 4 Assignments, TASK CARDS/2-A-DAYS, multiple choice quizzes, answer keys, notes, Suggested Uses, and 2 PROJECTS. This product will lighten your load in covering some grammar in your classroom. 6 - 12th Graders will love The Angry Grammar Series because it'll make your class GREAT! Check it out!
PUNCTUATION FOCUS IN THIS PRODUCT:
1. The DASH
2. The HYPHEN
3. The QUESTION MARK
4. The EXCLAMATION MARK
This Product Includes:
1. 4 practice worksheets
2. Easy to Comprehend PUNCTUATION Notes
3. TASK CARDS/2-A-DAYS
4. 4 Multiple Choice Quizzes and assignments
5. Suggested Uses
6. 2 MAJOR PROJECTS to make your classroom GREAT!
You may also appreciate:
P3: POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [UNIT 1]
Using the Writing MANTRA [Teaching Paragraph Writing]
The Argument Document [T.A.D.]
S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]
Hey guys, I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
FIND ME ON THESE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:
TheAngryTeacherBLOG
EMAIL LIST
Youtube
TeeSpring
TIKTOK
SUBSCRIBE to Youtube
Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.
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LETTER WRITING [SAMPLES & ACTIVITIES]
By Richard B Williams
This LETTER WRITING[SAMPLES & ACTIVITIES] product highlights the different types of letters, including EMAILS. In this product, you will find 70+ Pages, 2 Assignments, TASK CARDS, a multiple choice quiz, answer key, SEVERAL NOTES, Suggested Uses, and 8 PROJECTS. This product will lighten your load in covering some letter writing in your classroom. 6 - 12th Graders will love The Angry Grammar Series because it'll make your class GREAT! Check it out!
This Product Includes:
1. 2 practice worksheets
2. Easy to Comprehend TYPES OF LETTER Notes
3. TASK CARDS
4. 7 Types of LETTERS and EMAIL Writing Tips
5. Suggested Uses
6. 8 MAJOR PROJECTS to make your classroom GREAT!
You may also appreciate:
P3: POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [UNIT 1]
Using the Writing MANTRA [Teaching Paragraph Writing]
The Argument Document [T.A.D.]
S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]
Hey guys, I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
TheAngryTeacherBLOG
Weebly
Youtube
TeeSpring Merchandise
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LETTER WRITING [SAMPLES & ACTIVITIES]
By Richard B Williams
This LETTER WRITING[SAMPLES & ACTIVITIES] product highlights the different types of letters, including EMAILS. In this product, you will find 70+ Pages, 2 Assignments, TASK CARDS, a multiple choice quiz, answer key, SEVERAL NOTES, Suggested Uses, and 8 PROJECTS. This product will lighten your load in covering some letter writing in your classroom. 6 - 12th Graders will love The Angry Grammar Series because it'll make your class GREAT! Check it out!
This Product Includes:
1. 2 practice worksheets
2. Easy to Comprehend TYPES OF LETTER Notes
3. TASK CARDS
4. 7 Types of LETTERS and EMAIL Writing Tips
5. Suggested Uses
6. 8 MAJOR PROJECTS to make your classroom GREAT!
You may also appreciate:
P3: POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [UNIT 1]
Using the Writing MANTRA [Teaching Paragraph Writing]
The Argument Document [T.A.D.]
S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]
Hey guys, I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!
TheAngryTeacherBLOG
Weebly
Youtube
TeeSpring Merchandise
TIKTOK
SUBSCRIBE to Youtube
Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.
Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!
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END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
By Richard B Williams
It's the end of the year, and both you and your students are plum-tuckered out! Dog tired!
This editable END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL resource suggests a myriad of ways to both access student learning and incorporate some fun, engaging activities for any class at the end of the year when everyone is tired and ready for summer. In this resource, you will find 90+ Pages, 8+ Assignments, 30+ TASK CARDS, 3 worksheets, SEVERAL NOTES, Suggested Uses, and 7 PROJECTS. This product will lighten your load in the classroom at the end of the school year. 6 - 12th Graders will love this resource because it'll make your class GREAT! Check it out!
This Resource Includes:
1. 3+ worksheets
2. 8+ Assignments (including discussions, VIDEO, and writing)
3. 30+TASK CARDS
4. Teacher Notes
5. Suggested Uses
6. 7 MAJOR PROJECTS to make your classroom GREAT!
You may also appreciate:
END OF YEAR STUDENT SURVEY FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOO ...
SECONDARY GET-TO-KNOW-YOU YEAR-ROUND BINGO AND GAMES
THE SPEAK OUT ARGUMENT GAME
SECONDARY ASSEMBLY ACTIVITIES [for MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL]
THE THEME PARK PROJECT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL [ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHEETS]]
P3: POWER OF PROPER PUNCTUATION [UNIT 1]
R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy Worksheets [Teaching Paragraph Writing]
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