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Author's Purpose Interactive Activity | Reading Comprehension | PIED
By Queen's Educational Resources
Author's Purpose Interactive Activity | Reading Comprehension | PIED
About This Resource
★ Author's Purpose Interactive Flip Card Activity
★ Interactive Activity
★ 10 pages
★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students
This resource includes:
★ Teacher Directions Page
★ 2 Author's Purpose Flip Card Sheets (contains 9 Flip Card Text Boxes on each Sheet)
★ 2 Author's Purpose for Writing Sheets
★ Colorful Bulletin Board Task Display Page (for this activity)
★ 2 Rubrics (to score the activity)
★ Answer Keys
In this engaging and interactive activity, students can work in pairs or independently to read 18 short Author's Purpose descriptions (or texts) and determine the author's intended purpose for writing each one. Students will decide whether the examples reflect the purpose to Persuade, Inform, Entertain, or Describe. They will then cut out Author’s Purpose Word Flip Cards and glue them onto the text boxes that best match the author’s purpose for each piece of text.
This resource also includes two rubrics for scoring the Author’s Purpose Flip Card Charts! One rubric is designed for use when assigning the activity as a pair task, and the other is for independent work. Additionally, a visually appealing Bulletin Board Task Display Page is included, making it easy to showcase students’ completed work right away!
Step-by-Step Teacher Instructions with Images Included!
You’ll have everything you need to score your students’ responses and showcase their work right away using the included Bulletin Board Task Display Page and Rubrics! Best of all, there’s no preparation required—YAY!
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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved
Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Genre Anchor Charts
By SPO Resources
Get started with genre instruction in your ELA classroom with these engaging fiction and nonfiction genre anchor charts. Featuring clear language, eye-catching graphics, and student-friendly definitions, these reading anchor charts are perfect for any literacy focus wall.
This set includes only the fiction and nonfiction genre anchor charts.
✨ For the complete collection of 28 genre anchor charts, explore the comprehensive Reading Genre Anchor Charts resource.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
This set includes the fiction and nonfiction genre anchor charts in the following formats:
Full-Size Anchor Chart (8.5” x 11”)
Color and black & white options
Half-Size Anchor Charts (5” x 7”)
Color and black & white options; perfect for student notebooks or smaller spaces
Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-Taking Guide
Black & white, available in both full-size and half-size
Editable Anchor Chart
Customize definitions and key features in PowerPoint or Google Slides™
Note: Only plain text, including definitions and key features, is editable. Graphics, headings, titles, and border colors can’t be modified.
WHY USE GENRE ANCHOR CHARTS?
Strengthen reading skills by helping students actively identify fiction and nonfiction elements. With a clear understanding of these two foundational genres, students are set up to explore more specific genres with confidence.
WAYS TO USE THIS RESOURCE
WHO IS THIS RESOURCE FOR?
Perfect for teachers seeking a clear, ready-to-use tool to teach the elements of fiction and nonfiction. Designed specifically for elementary students who need a strong foundation in genre types.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!
Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources
All rights reserved by the author.
Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these fiction and nonfiction genre anchor charts for your ELA classroom!
Fairy Tale Genre Poster & Anchor Chart Freebie
By SPO Resources
Dive into the fairy tale genre with this free PDF, featuring both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart! Perfect for classroom displays or literacy focus walls, this resource includes student-friendly definitions, engaging graphics, and essential fairy tale characteristics.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
This free resource includes both a fairy tale genre poster and anchor chart in the following formats:
★ Full-Size Poster (8.5” x 11”)➜ Available in color and black & white
★ Full-Size Anchor Chart (8.5” x 11”) ➜ Available in color and black & white, highlighting key features of the fairy tale genre
★ Fill-in-the-Blank Anchor Chart & Note-Taking Guide ➜ Includes full-size and half-size options in black & white for ink-saving, easy printing
★Half-Size & Mini-Size Options ➜ Print two per page (anchor chart) or four per page (poster); ideal for student notebooks or smaller displays
WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is the best freebie I have ever seen! My students are all Special Education. They love colorful art. To save ink and paper I laminate or put these kind of resources in page protectors. One of the IEP goals we work on weekly is main events of a story. This helped cover the IEP goals and the classroom objectives all in one. Thank you so much!” -Andrea S. 2nd grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students glued this anchor chart in their ELA notebooks and loved referring back to it throughout our fairy tales unit." -Lindsey B. 4th grade
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Colorful and fun posters that my students enjoyed for reference. Love the way it looks in the classroom, too." -Cindy G. Kindergarten
Looking for the full set of 28 genres? Explore these complete resources:
⭐ Reading Genre Posters — Perfect for classroom displays and word walls, with vibrant visuals for each genre.
⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates — Dive deep into each genre with detailed definitions, key features, and student note-taking guides.
Try another genre freebie to sample these resources:
⭐ Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Genre Posters Freebie
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!
Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources
All rights reserved by the author.
Bring the magic of fairy tales to life in your classroom with these engaging genre resources!
Persuasive Writing OREO Graphic Organizer, Anchor Chart, & Sentence Stems
By Kile's Classroom
Opinion / Persuasive Writing OREO Style Graphic Organizer - Differentiated!
Help students write a clear, persuasive piece of writing. This set can be used when responding to text or when writing a personal opinion piece.
This OREO Persuasive Writing Set Includes an anchor chart, an interactive notebook page, 4 graphic organizers for differentiation of writing, a persuasive writing sentences starters page, an editing checklist for persuasive writing, and an OREO persuasive writing rubric.
This complete activity set will be perfect to get your students organized and ready to write persuasively!
Looking for a tool to help your students organize each step of their persuasive writing from beginning to end?
Check This Out: Persuasive Essay Writing Process Organizer- Print, Digital, Editable
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Language Interactive Notebook- Punctuation
By Kile's Classroom
Language Interactive Notebook - Punctuation Interactive notebook pages, student activities, quiz, and writing prompts make an amazing addition to your language curriculum! This no prep bundle engages students in meaningful learning and practice while connecting reading and writing for deep understanding of concepts. Punctuation Bundle: ~Commas ~Direct Quotations ~Colon ~Semicolon ~Italics and Underlining ~Dashes ***************************************************************************** More Great Products from Kile's Classroom Language Interactive Notebook- Adjectives, Adverbs, and Pronouns. Interactive Wordwall. Reading Logs for a Full Year. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. 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 as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: strong> • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Key Words: Language, Punctuation, Periods, Semi-Colons, Quotation Marks, Commas, Punctuation Interactive
Language Interactive Notebook Pages- Prepositions and Conjunctions
By Kile's Classroom
Language Interactive Notebook - Prepositions and Correlative Conjunctions
Interactive notebook pages, student activities, and writing prompts make an amazing addition to your language curriculum! This no prep bundle engages students in meaningful learning and practice while connecting reading and writing for deep understanding of concepts.
~Prepositions
~Direct Objects
~Prepositional Phrases
~Correlative Conjunctions
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Language Conventions- Verbs Interactive Notebook Pages
By Kile's Classroom
Language Interactive Notebook - Verbs Interactive notebook pages, student activities, and writing prompts make an amazing addition to your language curriculum! This no prep bundle engages students in meaningful learning and practice while connecting reading and writing for deep understanding of concepts. Nouns Bundle: ~Action and Linking Verbs ~Main and Helping Verbs ~Subject-Verb Agreement ~Past, Present, and Future Tenses ~Troublesome Verbs ***************************************************************************** More Great Products from Kile's Classroom 5th Grade Math Interactive Notebook. Interactive Wordwall. 5th Grade Math Interactive Notebook. 5th Grade Math Interactive Notebook. Sentences Interactive Notebook for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. 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 as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: strong> • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Key Words: Sentences, Language, Complex Sentences, Compound Sentences, Clauses, Subject, Predicate, 4 Kinds of Sentences">Reading Logs for a Full Year. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. 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 as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: strong> • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Key Words: Sentences, Language, Complex Sentences, Compound Sentences, Clauses, Subject, Predicate, 4 Kinds of Sentences">Reading Logs for a Full Year. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. 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 as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: strong> • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Key Words: verbs, verb tenses, verb phrases, interactive notebook
Language Interactive Notebook- Adjectives, Pronouns, and Adverbs
By Kile's Classroom
Language Interactive Notebook - Adjectives, Adverbs, and Pronouns
Interactive notebook pages, student activities, and writing prompts make an amazing addition to your language curriculum! This no prep bundle engages students in meaningful learning and practice while connecting reading and writing for deep understanding of concepts.
Adjectives, Pronouns, and Adverbs Bundle:
~Comparative and Superlative Adverbs
~Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
~This, That, These, and Those
~Adjectives and Articles
~Who and Whom
~Possessive Pronouns
~Indefinite and Reflexive Pronouns
~Pronouns and Antecedents
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RACE Writing Strategy Set with Interactive Notebook Page
By Kile's Classroom
The RACE Writing Strategy for Extended / Constructed Response Writing Using evidence to support response to text- this is a hard skill to master! Make it easier with this great set!! Everything you need to teach RACE writing. This set includes classroom posters, an anchor chart, 2 different writing organizers (one for beginners, and one for more advanced students), an interactive notebook foldable, and two styles of writing paper. All items coordinated in race car theme. Bright Colors Themed RACE Writing Set RACE Writing - Responding to Text . *********************************************************************** More Great Products from Kile's Classroom Descriptive Writing - Show, Not Tell . Interactive Word Wall. Reading Logs for a Full Year. #KileBD38
Compound Words- Three Kinds of Compound Words #kilefree
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Compound Words - Three Kinds of Compound Words This is a great set of activities to enforce the skills compound words. This set includes an interactive notebook foldable for whole class discussion, individual practice activity, and cooperative work. Great to add to spelling and language lessons with compound words. ************************************************************************** More Great Products from Kile's Classroom Show, Not Tell Descriptive Writing. Interactive Wordwall. Reading Logs for a Full Year. ************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. 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 as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: strong> • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ ***************************************************************************** Compound Words, Three Kinds of Compound Words, Compound Words Interactive, Compound Word Spelling Lesson, Compound Word Language Lesson
RACE Writing Strategy Set with Interactive Notebook Page- Bright Bulletin Board
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Students will sort the words by the sound of -ed heard at the end of each word.
The foldable is perfect for adding to an ELA notebook.
The foldable is ready to print and use!
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Find It! Dictionary Skill Work
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Find It! is a dictionary skill activity that fosters independent work. Each page focuses on a different dictionary activity.
The Find It! pages are sized for cutting out and gluing into a reading notebook.
FREEBIE!!!!! KN Digraph Interactive Mini Book!!
By La Llama Bilingüe
Use this fun activity to make digraph learning fun!
This product contains a sample mini book of a set of 8. You can find the complete pack HERE.
Have fun!
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This noun product includes a mini lesson, student interactive notebook, writing prompt, task cards, and an assessment. The purpose of this product is to help students understand what a noun is and help them identify nouns in sentences.
These activities are simple and low-prep, and can easily be incorporated into any language arts lesson.
What's Included:
Mini-lesson PowerPoint presentation
Student interactive notebook
Writing prompt activity
20 task cards with a recording sheet and answer key
Assessment with an answer key
Beginning of the Year Writing Prompts
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This product contains four beginning of the year writing prompts. Cut out each prompt, fold on the dotted line, and glue in writing journal. Students will write response under each folded question.
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Examples and definitions included!
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Have students cut and paste for single use or laminate and velcro for repeated use.
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By Sassycat Corner
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Reading Response Journal {Digital & Printable}
By Teaching With Coffee and Mascara
This simple, daily reading response notebook is the perfect digital tool to get kids to write about their reading! The set up is perfect for fiction and nonfiction books, clickable links make it easy for students to navigate. Google Slides and Power Point versions included!
Included in this download
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*These are not for commercial use and are to be used with your online classroom only.
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