1st Grade Close Reading Activities

Do your students love to interact with the stories they read? These worksheets are a great way for your students to interact more with Little Blue Truck written by Alice Schertle. This story sequence is a great way for students to focus on the order of the story. This resource includes a full color story sequence and a more printer friendly coloring sequence for you to decide which is best for your students!

Do you like this book but want a little more check out the Little Blue Truck worksheet resource.

Looking for more story sequence worksheets discover The Big Honey Hunt story sequence here!

This set of Classroom Rules Reading Comprehension Passages is a perfect resource for the back-to-school season. The passages are carefully crafted for students in grades 1, 2, and 3 to help them explore and understand important classroom and school rules.

The class rules included in the passages include:

• Listen
• Share
• Follow directions
• Stay focused
• No bullying
• Be prepared
• Have fun
• Be safe
• Be responsible
• Be respectful
• Clean up
• Try you best
• Take Turns
• Be kind
• Raise your hands

To reinforce learning, each passage is accompanied by a set of thought-provoking questions. These questions challenge students to analyze and apply their understanding of the rules, promoting critical thinking and comprehension skills.

For the convenience of educators, we have also provided detailed answer keys that save time while assessing student responses.

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❤️Looking for engaging Arctic and Polar animal activities this winter? This growing bundle with differentiated activities is the perfect way for your students to learn all about, discuss, and review winter animals, while developing knowledge, practicing literacy skills, math skills, fine motor skills, and art skills!

✅ Winter animals: (10)

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

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✏️Great for early elementary students!

⭐️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added!

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✅ Includes:

☑ reading comprehension

☑ writing crafts

☑ research reports

☑ coloring pages

☑ social-emotional activities

✅ Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox

☑ Arctic hare

☑ Arctic wolf

☑ moose

☑ narwhal

☑ polar bear

☑ puffin

☑ seal

☑ snowy owl

☑ walrus

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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!

These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the Father's Day-themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answers or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and self-checking.

This resource includes:

• 1 Father's Day-themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions
• 2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels

Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

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• Are you looking for a fun nonfiction reading passage to round out your November reading?
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• This is a science nonfiction text about cranberries. It is paired with a science experiment!
• Cranberries are the official Thanksgiving fruit! This would be a great read to complement the children's book Cranberry Thanksgiving!
• I suggest watching a YouTube video of the harvesting of cranberries when you are done reading. There are several of them!

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Elevate Mother's Day Quotes with our diverse bundle of therapeutic activities. Explore soothing Quotes Coloring Pages and intricate Quotes Mandala Coloring Pages. Engage your mind with Jigsaw Puzzles, Quotes Cut and Paste, Puzzles Word Search, Sudoku, and Mazes. Foster connection with Games. This collection offers relaxation, mindfulness, and empowerment for all ages.

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• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

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Dive into a world of cuteness and creativity with this Kawaii Adventures activity book! Perfect for young learners, this book features fun-filled activities, each with an adorable kawaii character and a short, imaginative story. Kids will enjoy discovering cute creatures, reading funny, heartwarming tales, and answering engaging multiple-choice questions that promote comprehension and critical thinking. From playful lions to dreamy clouds, this book is designed to spark imaginations and bring joy to every page. Perfect for ages 5-8 !

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills?

Look no further! This is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

Included:

• Lionel Messi
• Sonia Sotomayor
• César Chávez
• Frida Kahlo
• Roberto Clemente
• Dolores Huerta
• Selena Quintanilla
• Ellen Ochoa... and more added all the time!

Two blank templates:

• One that is pre-filled with some of an influential Latino's picture and name
• One that is blank and requires the student to write their name and draw their portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

✨ Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.

✨ Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.

✨ Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.

✨ Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.

✨ Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Lionel Messi is pre-filled in one version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Why Choose Our Template:

⭐️ Time-Saving: No need to create a research template from scratch. Our product saves you time and ensures a standardized approach to student research projects.

⭐️ Engagement: Transform mundane research projects into exciting opportunities for self-discovery and exploration.

⭐️ Skill Development: Equip your students with essential research, organization, and presentation skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional journeys.

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.

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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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This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Claudia, Kristy, Mary Anne, and Stacey are doing. This book discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, being responsible, starting a babysitting business, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well.

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Dive into the world of storytelling with this interactive PowerPoint on story structure! Perfect for 2nd and 3rd-grade classrooms, this resource introduces students to the key elements of story structure—characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end—through colorful slides, engaging reading passages, and student-friendly language.

Each section includes:

• Easy-to-Read Passages: Short, kid-friendly stories that illustrate each part of story structure.
• Interactive Graphic Organizers: Templates that help students map out and analyze the characters, setting, problem, and solution within each passage.
• Fun Practice Activities: Mini-activities to reinforce each concept as students work together or individually.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and organize story elements, improving their reading comprehension and creative writing skills! This resource is perfect for independent work, group activities, and class discussions.

Help you students explore the different features found in fiction and non-fiction texts with these 'Text Feature Templates.'

These templates are a great way to assess your students understanding of the different features, while also finding text evidence/ examples to support their understanding.

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Use this slideshow to help you introduce the 5 spelling rules of English AND print out the charts to hang up for students to reference!

This slideshow includes 2 slides per rule.

One slide is to introduce the rule. This is an INTERACTIVE slide for you to click through as you introduce the rule.

**There is TEACHER VERBIAGE included in the notes section of the slideshow. This tells you exactly what to say as you introduce the rule and click through the slide.

The second slide is an anchor chart that lays out the check points and provides sample words.

*Access to the slideshow is provided through a link in the downloaded PDF. This will force you to make a copy of my original google slideshow.

If the preview video doesn't work, click this link to view it!

| Credit and Debit Cards | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education

This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

This resource includes:

• 5 different realistic credit card
• 2 levels
• A color & black and white set
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 2 example/ teaching worksheets (chip/ tap payment)
• 3 practice worksheets sorting chip/ tap payment with 24 questions (8 questions per page)
• 11 worksheets with 55 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 2 example/ teaching worksheets (chip/ tap payment)
• 6 practice check off worksheets identifying chip/ tap payment with 48 questions (8 questions per page)
• 3 practice write in the answer worksheets identifying chip/ tap payment with 24 questions (8 questions per page)
• 11 worksheets with 66 questions (6 questions per page)

A total of 38 different worksheets and 217 questions per set.

A total of 76 different worksheets.

This resource aims to familiarize students with range of authentic credit cards used in everyday life, with the initial half of the lesson focusing on chip and tap payment methods. Students learn to differentiate between what chip and tap payments look like through teaching pages, & engaging scaffolded practice worksheets that include: cut and paste, checking off, and writing activities. Following, realistic credit cards are featured, accompanied by comprehension questions to assess understanding.

This resources helps students to look at and read credit cards to find the important information to be able to purchase products online or call/ chat customer service. Examples of questions: Visa or MasterCard?, What is the card number?, When does this card expire?, What is the security code? & more

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Prepare your students for an exciting journey into American history with our President's Day biography reading passage activity featuring President

Theodore Roosevelt!

In this engaging activity, students will read a passage detailing the life and accomplishments of President Roosevelt . After reading the passage, they'll answer a variety of questions designed to test their comprehension, ensuring an interactive learning experience.

This download includes:

• Reading Passage
• Questions
• Multiple questions
• True or false
• Writing activity
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This fun and engaging activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

⭐Check out our free sample to get an idea of what's included!

free George Washington Biography Reading Comprehension

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This bundle includes informational reading on President's annual turkey pardon ceremony for Thanksgiving in 2 formats - flipbook and packet with comprehension questions and vocabulary. It also contains a. persuasive letter writing craft activity with teacher instruction, rubric, student checklist, and sample writing.

Delve deeper into Salina Yoon's heartwarming tale of friendship with our Penguin and Pinecone: A Friendship Story worksheets. This pack of 5 worksheets is designed to supplement your child's understanding and engagement with the story.

The first component of the pack includes a list of vocabulary words extracted from the book to help your child improve their linguistic skills.

The second component is a worksheet that can be used during guided reading sessions, or alternatively, it can serve as a comprehension quiz/test to measure your child's understanding of the story.

To incorporate an element of fun, we have also included 2 imaginative color worksheets. These allow your child to express their creativity and relate it personally to the story of Penguin and Pinecone.

The final inclusion in this pack is a 2-page story sequence worksheet. This will aid your child to follow the narrative in a cohesive manner and understand the progression of events and the impact those events have on the characters' dynamics.

Encourage your child to utilize these worksheets while reading Penguin and Pinecone for a wholesome and enriching learning experience.

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If you are looking for a comprehensive and engaging resource to keep your young learners excited and learning during the summer break, get this bundle. The bundle contains 3 resources; Kindergarten Summer Workbook Review Packet, Kindergarten and Preschool Summer Coloring Pages, and Kindergarten CVC Words Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple choice questions and answer keys.

1. Kindergarten Summer Workbook Review Packet

Packed with interactive exercises, this workbook is a fantastic tool for reinforcing key concepts learned throughout the kindergarten year. From numbers and letters to shapes, colors, and basic math skills, this comprehensive review packet ensures a strong foundation for continued academic success.

2. Kindergarten and Preschool Summer Coloring Pages

Engage your student's creativity with our captivating summer-themed coloring pages. Not only will they enjoy coloring in the delightful illustrations, but they'll also enhance their fine motor skills, creativity, and vocabulary. These pages are perfect for quiet moments at home or for keeping little ones entertained on family trips.

3. Kindergarten CVC Words Reading Comprehension Passages

Foster early literacy skills with our engaging reading comprehension passages. Designed for emerging readers, these age-appropriate stories focus on CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and help young learners improve their decoding, fluency, and comprehension abilities. Each passage is accompanied by comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.

By incorporating this bundle into your student's summer routine, you'll provide them with:

• Comprehensive resources that cover key learning areas
• Engaging activities that make learning enjoyable
• Materials suitable for preschoolers, kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd graders
• Opportunities for review, reinforcement, and enrichment
• Versatile resources that can be used at home or in the classroom
• Quality content that promotes skill development and prevents summer learning loss

❤️Looking to teach about Arctic and Polar animals this winter? Learn about 10 winter animals with fun facts about habitat, diet, interests, and more! Practice important reading comprehension strategies with these differentiated, informative writing worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

⭐️Each page includes a non-fiction reading comprehension passage about a winter animal and 3 comprehension questions (multiple choice or short answer).

✅ Winter animals: (10)

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

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Arctic animal unit! Or use throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, 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 differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

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

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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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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