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Engage your students with this comprehensive Cinco de Mayo Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of this Mexican holiday. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Cinco de Mayo.

The activities are:

• 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages: The passages focus on the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this cultural holiday is celebrated. Multiple-choice questions and answer keys are also included for each passage.
• Word Search Puzzle: Find 25 hidden words related to the Cinco de Mayo in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 10 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Cinco de Mayo.
• Word Scramble: Unscramble 11 words related to Cinco de Mayo and write them in the correct spaces.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about the Cinco de Mayo and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passage introduces some important terms and concepts related to this cultural event.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity.

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Apple fun with a decodable twist! Great reading center or small group hands on practice.

Young learners can practice CVC words while working on color words with this fun "Apples" book. High frequency words align with Unit 1 of Benchmark Advance - Florida.

Print two to a page for a foldable decodable book. Early finishers can match color words as they color the apples to match.

Happy fall!

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The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book. (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

* * * Sequencing answers

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The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion

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I have created non-fiction writing project templates and checklists with my resource designed to meet the needs of ALL learners! This 24-page print-and-go kit is a complete solution for a non-fiction writing unit, featuring differentiated graphic organizers, checklists, and writing paper. Facilitate engaging animal research projects effortlessly.

Differentiated Graphic Organizers: - Tailored for diverse learning needs, my resource includes two versions of graphic organizers. One for higher learners and a fill-in-the-blank version for struggling students.
Checklists for Prewriting Research: - Ensure students cover all bases with prewriting checklists, fostering organization and thorough research.
Differentiated Final Product Checklists: - Guide students through the final stages with checklists designed for diverse learning abilities.
Variety of Writing Paper: - Spark creativity with different versions of writing paper for students' final drafts. Accommodate individual preferences and needs.
Clear Instructions: - My product comes with crystal-clear instructions, allowing for effortless implementation in your special education classroom.

This product is ideal for teachers who:

1. Seek a complete, ready-to-use non-fiction writing unit for their students.
2. Value differentiation to address diverse learning needs within the classroom.
3. Prioritize simplicity and efficiency with a print-and-go approach.
4. Desire clear instructions for easy implementation in their teaching practice.

Elevate your non-fiction writing unit with our comprehensive resource designed for special education settings. Make learning enjoyable and accessible for every student!

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25 fall themed creative writing handouts, poetry sheets, coloring activities, and more for elementary grades: Includes: Fall Scavenger Hunt Classmate Scarecrow (Facebook page with Scarecrow) "F is for" My Pumpkin Poem (writing & craft activity) Fall Acrostic Poem What I love about fall Create a Fall Feast party invitation Write a Fall Story (with fall vocabulary word bank) Write a tongue twister (with fall vocabulary word bank) Draw a fall scene in the camera's lens How many words can you make from "corn and oats" Quack! Quack! If I were a duck... Design a sign to sell your veggies/photos My Fall Message for You My Favorite thing to do in Fall Fall interview Fall newspaper Fabulous Fall Recipe Fall word search & more... Lots of creative and engaging handouts and activities for fall fun!

Halloween Sentence Stems

Use these 25 Halloween sentence stems / starters to get your students speaking or use them as writing prompts. These sentence starters fun at any level or age. Use these with primary or middle school students. I've included four completely different ways to use this resource. See the preview for more details.

This resource is included in my Halloween Bundle

Includes:

25 cards to print, cut out, and laminate: Use these no-prep speaking prompts year after year. This is a great way to enhance your program by practicing oral production during the month of October.

25 half page worksheets to use as writing prompts: These are meant for primary students as they include space to draw a picture and there is only space for a short paragraph. These are perfect for literacy centers.

25 full page worksheets to use as writing prompts: These are meant for middle school students. These prompts are a helpful way to "get started" when looking for something to write about.

25 sentence stem strips: Print and cut out the strips, punch holes in the spaces provided, and hook them together with a ring. Students can read the sentence stems and complete the sentences by using words they have learned to form the remainder of their sentences. Provide students with a set of stem strips that they can work on at their own pace. Unlike the writing prompts, these strips are meant to elicit short answers.

Other ways you can use these sentence stems:

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✎ Use in writing centres

✎ Fast finishers

✎ Tutoring sessions

✎ No prep sub materials

✎ Morning work / morning meetings

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Are you looking to challenge your students to write a persuasive piece around Thanksgiving time? With this fun and engaging writing lesson, students will have to write a piece to persuade someone to not eat a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Lead your students through the writing process to discover their writing ability with this fun persuasive writing. Students will have fun writing when they are having to get creative about another meal to replace turkey for Thanksgiving!

Here's what you'll get:

• Writing Prompt Page
• 4 Days of Lesson Plans
• Graphic Organizer
• Rough Draft Writing Template
• Publishing Writing Template
• Peer Editing Page
• Writing Checklist
• Rubric

Your students will love practicing persuasive writing with their creativity in mind for a popular U.S. holiday. They'll be using their creativity to save the turkey and sharing it with the class will bring classroom community.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, discuss and you're ready for a fun and engaging persuasive writing class!

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This set of 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

It provides an engaging way for students to learn about the cultural significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo.

Each passage explores different aspects of this festive holiday, from celebrations to dances and more. They include;

• Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: This passage explores the significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo. Students will learn about the historical context of the holiday and how it is celebrated.
• Cinco de Mayo Pinata Fun: In this passage, students will discover the joy of pinatas during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
• The Mexican Hat Dance on Cinco de Mayo: This passage introduces students to the lively and rhythmic Mexican Hat Dance (also known as “Jarabe Tapatío”). Students will explore the dance’s history, its traditional costumes, and the energetic steps involved.

The set includes multiple-choice questions following each passage to assess students’ understanding. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Teachers can use this resource for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent assignments.

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The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book. (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

* * * Sequencing answers

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The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Book Study Companion

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Engage students in learning about narrative writing and cultures and diversity. Create Road of Life Maps (many students' examples included) then storytell one event using narrative characteristics. This complete Common Core ELA lesson plan includes: Objectives Benefits Background Knowledge Road of Life Map (directions, teacher & students' examples) Scoring Rubrics Grading Information Students' narrative essays (peer workshoppings & maps) Media resources for elementary and secondary Literature resources for elementary and secondary Writing assignment for narrative Peer Workshopping practice slides Theory and Research information Quotes A great beginning of school year assignment to learn about students and to let students learn about you, as well as to introduce writing process, help students learn how to put final packets together, and can be used as a diagnostic writing. Fun, educational, and encourages storytelling and sharing along with building safe communities of writers in language arts classrooms.

If You Give a Pig a Party Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Laura Numeroff (book not included).

This 45-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

45 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

17. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

18. Writing Prompt : with balloon- shaped lined paper :…..

19. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Pigs Vs Girl

20. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

21. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

22. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

23. Vocabulary Words in Use –Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

24. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

25. Word Search page (20 words)

26. Word Scramble page (10 words)

27. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

28. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

29. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

30. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

31. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

32. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

33. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

34. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

35. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

36. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

37. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

38. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

39. Acrostic Poem : FRIEND

40. Math : 12 simple addition problems

41. * * * Math : answer sheet

42. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

43. * * * Math : answer sheet

44. Label a Pig : 7 simple labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

45. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

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See also:

If You Take a Mouse To School : Comprehension Book Companion Activity Pack Unit

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Comprehension Book Companion & Activity Packet Unit
If You Give a Moose a Muffin Read Aloud Book Companion Reading Comprehension

If You Take a Mouse to the Movies Christmas Comprehension Book Companion Packet

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse! Book Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit

** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
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The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Fun Activities, based on the book (book not included). Reading Level 4.3.

This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

47 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions ,

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

8. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

9. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

10. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ………...

11. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

12. Word Search page (20 words)

13. Word Scramble page (10 words)

14. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

15. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

16. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

17. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

18. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

20. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

21. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

23. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

24. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

25. * * * Sequencing answers

26. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

27. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

28. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

29. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

30. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

31. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

32. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

33. Writing Prompt : with tornado- shaped lined paper :…..

34. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: tornado vs hurricane

35. 10 Science Comprehension Questions from science-specific blurbs in the story

36. continued

37. 10 Multiple Choice Science Comprehension Questions

38. continued

39. * * * Science Comprehension : Answer Sheet (corresponds with both sets)

40. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

41. Follow the instructions : coloring, division / multiplication using photos

42. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

43. Acrostic Poem : STORMS

44. Math : 12 simple addition problems

45. * * * Math : answer sheet

46. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

47. * * * Math : answer sheet

**See my other Science / Magic School Bus packets here: Teaching Inclusion Science Packets

** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2022 Teaching Inclusion
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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
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The Magic School Bus Lost in Solar System Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit :

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System . (Book not included). Reading Level 3.1.

This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

48 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

8. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

9. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

10. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ………...

11. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

12. Word Search page (20 words)

13. Word Scramble page (10 words)

14. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

15. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

16. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

17. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

18. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

20. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

21. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

23. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

24. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

25. * * * Sequencing answers

26. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

27. True or False : 10 True/False Space Statements, taken from the book

28. * * * True / False Answer Sheet

29. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

30. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

31. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

32. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

33. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

34. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

35. Writing Prompt : with Rocket- shaped lined paper :…..

36. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Earth Vs Mars

37. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

38. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

39. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

40. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

41. Acrostic Poem : PLANET

42. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

43. * * * Math : answer sheet

44. 10 Science Comprehension Questions from science-specific blurbs in the story, with lined paper

45. continued

46. 10 Multiple Choice Science Comprehension Questions 

47. continued

48. * * * Science Comprehension : Answer Sheet (corresponds with both sets)

**See other Science / Magic School Bus packets here: Teaching Inclusion Science Packets

** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion

This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2022 Teaching Inclusion
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