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Illuminate your Easter Sunday service with these captivating teaching slides designed to engage and inspire your audience. Crafted with care and attention to detail, our "Resurrection Celebration" teaching slides offer a comprehensive resource to enhance your Easter message.

Each slide is thoughtfully curated to align with the Christian significance of Easter Sunday, providing visual reinforcement for your sermon or lesson. From vibrant illustrations depicting Jesus' triumphant resurrection to poignant quotes from scripture, these slides bring the Easter story to life in a visually compelling way.

Whether you're leading a church service, Sunday school class, or youth group gathering, these slides are versatile and adaptable to various teaching settings. With a blend of informative text, striking imagery, and elegant design, they capture the essence of Easter and its profound message of hope, redemption, and renewal.

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Keywords: Resurrection, Jesus Christ, Crucifixion, Redemption, Salvation, Victory, Renewal, Hope, Faith, Rebirth, Cross, Empty Tomb, Forgiveness, Grace, Love, Sacrifice, Holy Week, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Celebration.

Imagine a world without people. What changes would occur? How would the earth evolve without the influence of mankind? "If We Were Gone: Imagining the World Without People" by John Coy, with illustrations by Natalie Capannelli, answers these intriguing questions. This engaging children's story paints the picture of an earth reverting back to its natural state of jungles and forests, engaging young minds in a thought-provoking reflection on humanity's impact on our world.

This story is an excellent read for earth day, or indeed any time of the year. It serves to educate children about our environment and encourages them to consider the importance of conservation and responsible living.

This 10-page resource is used to enhance learning and comprehension. This resource provides six coloring activity sheets suitable for a variety of grade ranges. These engaging activities are designed to stimulate creativity and understanding, while reinforcing the messages in the story.

For older students, there's a story element sheet, ideal for enhancing comprehension and deepening understanding of narrative elements. This worksheet encourages children to deconstruct the story, identifying key elements such as the setting, characters, and main point.

Also included is a writing prompt exercise, designed to encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas about the story. This activity is an excellent way for children to develop their writing and critical thinking skills.

Finally, there's a True/False quiz designed to test students' comprehension of the story. This fun quiz helps reinforce learning and provides teachers and parents with a tangible measure of understanding.

"If We Were Gone: Imagining the World Without People" is more than just a story; it's a powerful educational tool, designed to inspire children to learn about and appreciate the world around them. Through engaging activities and thought-provoking narrative, this book encourages children to reflect on their place in the world and their impact on the environment.

These summer Reading Passages with comprehension multiple choice questions and answer keys are specifically designed to help Grade 1 and 2 students retain their reading abilities and foster a love for learning.

The passages, accompanied by thought-provoking questions, offer a valuable learning tool for both teachers and students during the summer holidays.

Engaging in reading comprehension activities during the summer season will help students retain and strengthen their reading skills. It will also prevent the "summer slide" and allow them to enter the next grade level with confidence.

Download this product to keep your students engaged during the summer holiday.

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❤️Looking to teach about key historical leaders to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Learn about 10 important heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Steven Yeun, Ellison Onizuka, David Chang, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Christine Sun Kim, Jhumpa Lahiri, Toshiko Takaezu, Chudaree Debhakam, Yuna Kim

*This is set 2 of 2. To view set 1, click HERE.

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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 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate 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.

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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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✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Steven Yeun - actor - (South Korean American)

☑ Ellison Onizuka - astronaut - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ David Chang - chef & TV personality - (Korean American)

☑ Jason Momoa - actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Keanu Reeves - actor - (Chinese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Christine Sun Kim - artist - (South Korean American)

☑ Jhumpa Lahiri - author - (Indian American)

☑ Toshiko Takaezu - artist - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Chudaree Debhakam - chef - (Thai)

☑ Yuna Kim - competitive ice skater - (South Korean)

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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 Halloween-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 answer or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and is self-checking.

This resource includes:

• 1 Halloween-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 studying different habitats with your students? A pond habitat is one that many students can relate to! Are you looking for a resource that students can complete independently and incorporates reading? Students can read about how life in a pond changes throughout the seasons and draw the changes. For reluctant drawers, there are images that students can cut, color, and paste on the appropriate page.

- Standards and Suggestions are included to make your life easier.

- There are two posters of pond life and a video link to assist you in promoting discussion.

- Added bonus: Frog Life Cycle Worksheet

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Amelia Bedelia Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Peggy Parrish. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

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Cloze sentences provide young learners an opportunity to use words in context and to gain a better understanding of sentence sense. Use the cloze sentences on the following pages for children to practice selecting the correct word from the word boxes to complete each sentence.

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Engage your students and build essential reading skills with this set of R Blends Decodable Passages! These blends decodable passages are designed to help young readers master decoding R blends (cr-, br-, dr-, fr-, gr-, and tr-) while answering comprehension questions. With 10 short and engaging R blends passages, your students will practice fluency, comprehension, and text-based evidence skills in a fun and structured way.

How Can This Resource Be Used?

• Small Group Instruction: Target decoding and comprehension in guided reading or intervention groups.
• Fluency Practice: Students read each passage three times, using a tracker to monitor progress and build confidence.
• Independent Work: Perfect for literacy centers, morning work, or early finishers.
• Homework Assignments: Send home for additional reading practice with comprehension support.
• Text Evidence Skills: Students highlight answers in the text and write complete responses to comprehension questions.

How Will This Benefit You?

• Save Time: Ready-to-use decodable passages eliminate the need for planning R blends activities.
• Cross-Curricular Reading Skills: Students practice decoding and comprehension, boosting their ability to read and understand texts across subjects.
• Engage Students: Relatable stories keep students motivated to learn.
• Versatile Resource: Use for intervention, independent practice, or enrichment activities.

What’s Included:

• 10 decodable passages with comprehension questions
• Fluency tracker (read 3 times and color a tracker)
• Visual connection activity (students draw a picture related to the passage)
• Three comprehension questions for each passage

These R blends decodable passages are perfect for building confident, fluent readers while aligning with the science of reading. Add this resource to your toolkit and watch your students thrive!

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

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

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

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

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

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With four differentiated versions of the text and two differentiated assignments, this Valentine's Day activity is perfect for every student in your class!

Work on independent reading by choosing which of the four differentiated passages is most appropriate for each student. After reading, students can take a reading comprehension assessment (short answer and multiple choice versions available) and participate in a writing assignment (with available sentence stems).

This resource is ready to print and go! No PREP necessary.

Mother's Day Reading Comprehension Passages are a set of educational materials designed to help students improve their reading comprehension skills while learning about Mother's Day.

These passages cover topics related to Mother's Day, such as the history of the holiday, different cultural celebrations, and how families celebrate the occasion. The passages are accompanied by comprehension questions that test students' understanding of the text, as well as vocabulary and critical thinking exercises.

These materials can be used by teachers in the classroom or by parents at home to help their children improve their reading comprehension abilities while celebrating the special day.

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• 20 Pages

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• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

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• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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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 !

This packet is a literature response to Tikki Tikki Tembo. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue.

This book is at a Level N.

Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed-

- Predicting

- Visualizing

- Short Answer Response

- Questioning

- Character Analysis

- Grammar

- Opinion

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Teaching Science/Animal/Reptile 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

- 1 Reading Passage

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set ( with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 1 Reading Passage with Close Reading marks

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Snake Black Line Drawing

- 1 Snake Black Line Drawing with labels

- 1 Snake Color Drawing

- 1 Snake Color Drawing with labels

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.

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Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Reptile Facts

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

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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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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.

Mia and the Magic Flower is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates kindness, perseverance, and the power of community through the eyes of a young girl named Mia. When Mia plants a mysterious seed given to her by her grandmother, she learns that patience, hope, and a caring heart can blossom into something extraordinary. As the tiny sprout grows into a wondrous tree with glowing silver flowers, it transforms not just Mia’s world—but the entire village.

Children will be captivated by the rich, textured illustrations that bring each joyful and emotional moment to life. From laughter and teasing to triumph and celebration, Mia’s journey mirrors challenges every child faces—and reminds us that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference.

Perfect for ages 4–8, Mia and the MagicFlower is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom inspiration, or as a gift for budding nature lovers and dreamers. This beautifully illustrated tale encourages empathy, resilience, and the joy of giving back to your community.

Let Mia’s story plant a little magic in your heart.

Decodable readers passages science of reading comprehension reading fluency OW decodables for your small groups or homework. Cute, easy to read story that focus on OW sound spellings. Your students will love this little books and you will love that you don't have to plan a big lesson to cover the basics like comprehension questions, fluency, and even sight word practice. Do yourself a favor and get these OW decodables now!

My other OW OU resources:

AI-AY-Worksheets

1st Grade Small Group AI AY Word Families (similar stories, extended lessons).

Reading strategies enable our students to comprehend a text in a variety of ways and develop a deeper understanding of how texts are constructed. They use these strategies to express what they have just read, make connections, draw conclusions and further engage with a text.

These posters can be used to display the learning focus for a lesson, unit or student goal. Created to match my Geometric Design theme, they are also an interesting way to display reading strategies in your classroom.

What's Included:

• British and American Spelling
• Two different Reading Strategy Designs
• 10 Different Reading Strategies.

Reading Strategies Include:

• Visualising/Visualizing
• Questioning
• Adjusting
• Summarising/Summarizing
• Inferring
• Predicting
• Synthesising/Synthesizing
• Connecting
• Analysing/Analyzing
• Critiquing