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Context Clues for Nonsense/Unfamiliar Words: Gibberish Riddle Game 50+ Passages
By zaney laney learning
Engage Early Readers with a Fun, Replayable Reading Comprehension Game:
Help early readers decode unfamiliar words with this Nonsense Word Reading Comprehension Practice Game! Using riddles and poems filled with "nonsense" gibberish words made up of letters, symbols, and numbers, early readers apply critical-thinking skills to practice using context clues to unlock meaning. Perfect for building confidence and reading comprehension skills in young learners who struggle with decoding unfamiliar words.
Key Features:
Why Educators Love This Game
This simple game is designed to focus on reading comprehension and is fully aligned to TEKS ELA.2.3.B and CCSS standards, helping learners use context within and beyond a sentence to decode unfamiliar words.
Features include:
Suggested Price: $4.99 - $6.99 (AI generated)
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Play on any device: No macros. Google account not required.
What to Expect:
You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content requires the Internet and is not editable. Again, you are encouraged to test drive the functionality via the preview game, so that there are no surprises after purchase. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
Think Fast Game: Homophones & Near Homophones 200+ Cards TEKS, CCSS
By zaney laney learning
Want a fun way for learners to practice using sentence context to determine the correct homophone? Let's face it ... even adults sometimes have challenges with word choice.
With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to choose the correct homophone. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.
At less than 3 minutes in duration, this is perfect for early-morning warmups or midday energizers.
Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.
Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.
Basic Features:
TEKS
Spelling homophones
Identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones, such as reign/rain.
What to expect:
You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help me get better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
TEKS: ABC Order to the 3rd Letter Drag-and-Drop Game 50+ Question Pool
By zaney laney learning
Want a fun way to reinforce your lessons? Want an easy way for your learners to prepare for and practice for tests?
In this game, learners use a drag-and-drop activity to alphabetize a list of five items to the third or fourth letter, resulting in a fun way to reinforce TEKS ELA.3.2.C, with exposure to ELA.3.2.B.ii (spelling homophones), ELA.3.2.B.iii (spelling compound words), ELA.3.2.B.vii (changing base words).
Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of this type of Drag and Drop game.
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Learners are presented with 10 exercises from a pool of over 50. With correct responses, learners are acknowledged by the name they entered upon launching the game. At the end of the game, learners will have the opportunity to replay.
No prep: Open/send the link and go! Automatic scoring and answer key.
Play on any device: Online Only. No macros. Google account not required.
What to Expect:
You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll will be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
Parts of Speech Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, & Verbs 100+ Question Pool
By zaney laney learning
With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to identify the part of speech represented by the highlighted word. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.
Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.
Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.
Basic Features:
TEKS:
What to Expect:
You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.
Help Me Get Better:
If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.
If you would like to see additional words or have suggestions for other uses/topics, please let me know.
Author's Purpose ELA Task Cards Intervention Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR reading author’s purpose review activity! 40 task cards that include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama text. Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.
A low-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Story Setting STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this setting influence resource! Includes fiction, poetry, drama, STAAR questions, SCR, and revising and editing tasks. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
3 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Point of View 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this point of view resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Story Plot Elements 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this story plot elements resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, and drama texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
3 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, and Drama,
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Figurative Language STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention 3rd-4th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders for ELA STAAR with this figurative language resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, drama texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
3 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Nonfiction Genre Characteristics Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a nonfiction characteristics lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, independent reading comprehension, and differentiated supports!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners understand features of the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
Context Clues Task Cards for Intervention Centers Warm up Passage 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR ELA context clues task card review activity! Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama text. Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.
A low-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
Email crimmagen@gmail.com for a chance to win a free escape room with proof of purchase.
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Context Clues ELA Center Passages Activities Small Group STAAR 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this context clues pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master context clues in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Main Idea& Details 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this central main idea and details resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
ELA Escape Room Activity: Plot, Inference, Context Clues, Characters 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this reading comprehension escape room activity on plot, inference, characters, and context clues. Great for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and review! Find The Missing Manuscript.
A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Making Connections 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this making connections resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Author's Voice Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with an author’s voice fiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, independent reading comprehension, and differentiated supports!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master the author’s voice in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
Warm Up
Anchor Chart
Real-World Connections
Interactive Adventure Google Lesson Slides
Teacher Model Text
Guided Notes
Guided Practice with key terms
Differentiated Small Group Instruction Cards
Student Activity: Scavenger Hunt
Exit Ticket
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring the Author’s Voice to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
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Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Text Structure ELA Centers Activities Intervention STAAR Prep 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this text organization pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master text structure in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Character Relationship 3rd-5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd, 4th, 5th graders for ELA STAAR with this character's relationship resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, and drama texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
3 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Inferences Task Cards for Intervention ELA Centers Warm up Passage 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR reading making inferences review activity! 40 task cards that include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama text. Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.
A low-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
Leave a positive review and email crimmagen@gmail.com for a free escape room!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Context Clues Passages Intervention 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this context clues resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses