$5 - $10 3rd Grade Reading Strategies Resources (by date, oldest first)

Phonics skills-based differentiated "Guess Who Game" for Vowel Pairs

Get ready to supercharge your students' phonemic awareness with this incredible printable PDF game! Designed specifically for long vowel sounds review, this game is the perfect tool to help your students practice identifying and reading long vowel sounds in CVVC and CVCe words.

With its engaging and interactive format, this game will keep your students fully engaged and motivated as they work to master these important skills. Whether you're a teacher looking for a fun and effective way to reinforce long vowel sounds, or a parent looking to help your child improve their reading skills, this game is the perfect solution.

So why wait? Give your students the gift of phonemic awareness mastery with this amazing printable PDF game today!

Engage your elementary school ELA students by using this phonics game to practice reading words with vowel pairs. Ideas for differentiation and prompting are included to ensure the game is suitable for students of all academic levels. This game also includes three levels of word difficulty- from simple words to multi-syllabic words. The sets of cards are notated with different colored inner borders so you can easily tell them apart.

This activity is perfect for elementary school reading and ELA centers, elementary school reading and ELA lesson plans, small group instruction, extra help sessions, early finishers, group/partner work, classroom competitions, individual practice, and so much more. 

What's included

• 72 "word pile" cards- 24 for each level
• 72 red board inserts- 24 for each level
• 72 blue board inserts- 24 for each level
• 40 question prompts
• Directions for five different ways to play (for individual players, two players, or small group)
• Guess Who game board linked here (NOT INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD)

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These keyword letter cards will help your students remember their sounds! When you add pictures and keywords research has shown it helps in the retention and retrieval of information.

Included:

• Mnemonic keywords
• All 26 letters of the alphabet
• Long Vowels
• Digraphs; th (voiced and unvoiced), ch, sh, ck, ph, wh
• Vowel Teams: ai, ay, ee, ea, ey, oi, oy, oa, oe, ow, ou, ue, ew, au, aw, oo
• Word Families: all, am, an, ang, ing, ong, ung, ank, ink, onk, unk
• R-Controlled Vowels: ar, or, er, ir, ur

I always have my kids create actions that go with the pictures. This allows them to be active while doing letter sounds! Research shows that adding movement to learning can also help in the retrieval and retention of information.

⭐THIRD GRADE WORDS!⭐

✅ ASSESSMENT

✅ PRACTICE

✅ INTERVENTION

⭐ STEP 1: ASSESS!

Use the included presentation in PowerPoint or Google Slides to show the words while checking a box for the words the student knows. Words are automatically counted!

Enter the date and number correct as displayed. Percentage correct is calculated for you!

⭐ STEP 2: ENTER MISSED & KNOWN WORDS!

Enter five words the student read incorrectly and five words the student was able to remember. Independent practice, fluency probes, and word cards will be generated automatically using the words entered!

⭐ STEP 3: PRINT!

Simply print the PDF document for weekly sight word work targeted at each students’ precise needs! Great for in-class or homework!

⭐ STEP 4: PROGRESS MONITOR & REPEAT!

Clear the checkboxes and repeat to progress monitor! Generate a new set of worksheets each time!

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

⭐ A PDF developed with form fields and JavaScript with the following pages:

✓ An assessment/progress monitoring page that will automatically count known words and calculate the percent correct while monitoring student progress!

✓ Five worksheets for independent practice of each missed word (find the word, color the word, trace the word, spell the word with word boxes, write the word).

✓ One worksheet for independent practice of all five missed words (trace the word, spell the word with word boxes, write the word).

✓ Five fluency probes with each missed word repeated ten times among the known words for incremental rehearsal.

✓ One fluency probe with only missed words.

✓ One Roll & Read activity combining missed words and known words.

✓ Two pages of word cards-10 known words and 10 unknown words.

⭐ A PowerPoint to display the words and a link to the Google Slides version are also included!

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Elevate your library lessons with this dynamic bundle!

Bundle includes 3 sets of task cards, a hands-on coding activity, a STEM resource package, and a captivating set of lightbox slides. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and creativity, these resources make learning engaging and fun.

* Task cards sets are perfect for back to school library orientation or reviewing skills with students throughout the year. One set is K-4, other sets are 3-8.

* STEAM package includes everything you need to get started, including STEAM bulletin board headers, project "rules", a pre-activity for students to research and learn about the aspects of STEAM, a teacher planning sheet, student workbook, student reflection sheet, and student presentation guidelines.

* Coding resource includes 5 different "stations" that could be done as a whole class activity, or more like traditional ELL and math learning centres.

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This is a collection of 5 movie watch-alongs to go with Pixar's Wall-E! The 5 watch-alongs focus on Main Idea and Theme, Characters, Story Elements, Sequence of Events, and Point of View and Attitude.

These are to help with keeping students engaged during the movie, practice for each skill, and to help grow students' comprehension. I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.

Optimize Your French Language Arts Classroom with the Ultimate Reading and Writing Assessment Binder!

This comprehensive binder is a game-changer for French language arts teachers, packed with graphic organizers, templates, checklists, rosters, gradebooks, and tools to keep you organized and efficient. Designed to streamline your teaching process, this all-in-one resource includes a phonemic diagnostic tool with 39 phonemes, word cards, and paragraphs built from each phoneme. Plus, with 56 reading prompt cards, you can engage in meaningful, insightful conversations with your students during meetings or interviews.

Key features:

• Graphic Organizers & Templates: A variety of tools to help structure lessons and assessments.
• Checklists & Rosters: Keep track of student progress and attendance effortlessly.
• Gradebooks: Simple, organized way to record and monitor grades.
• Phonemic Diagnostic Tool: Assess phonemic awareness with detailed resources for 39 phonemes.
• Word Cards & Paragraphs: Provide targeted practice with phoneme-specific materials.
• Reading Prompt Cards: 56 prompts designed to spark deep, meaningful discussions with students.
• Time-Saving & Efficient: Save hours of preparation time and maintain a clear, concrete collection of data for parent communication, resource coordination, and administrative reporting.
• Practical Groupings & Planning: Use the assessments to group students effectively and plan guided teaching sessions and small group work.

Invest in this essential resource to enhance your teaching, support your students, and stay organized throughout the school year. Perfect for boosting your classroom’s productivity and ensuring every student’s success in French language arts!

Teaching French LA and wanting help organizing your blocks? Here are some other FRENCH mini-lesson ressources for you to check out:

• Writing: Prewriting, Ideas and Getting Started/Générer les idées
• Writing: Writing Endurance & Grit/Endurance et motivation
• Writing: Sentence Structure & Fluency/La structure et la fluidité
• Reading: Word Solving/Solutionner les mots
• Reading: Visualizing/La visualisation
• Reading: Making Connections/Faire des liens
• Reading: Activating Prior Knowledge/Connaissances antérieures
• Reading: Predicting/Faire des prédictions
• Reading: Inferring/Inferencing/Faire des inférences
• Reading: Finding important and non-important information/Informations clés

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• Writing: Accords Mots-Sujets

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Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure that your kids will treasure? Dive into our Escape Room Birthday Girl Printables Kit! This exciting, printable game includes 9 thrilling puzzle challenges that lead to a secret final code, making it a fantastic treat for children aged 7 to 12.

Our escape room kit offers a hassle-free experience, eliminating the need to prepare props or complex guidelines. It's perfectly suited for kids to solve puzzles on their own or in small teams, ideal for youth group events, birthday parties, sleepovers or family game nights. This kit includes all necessary components to embark on a fun journey right in your own home. Hurry! Secure your Escape Room Birthday Girl Printables Kit now and get the birthday party going!

What's the storyline?

Today is Emily's 10th birthday, and it's set to be spectacular with a house decorated with balloons and streamers. However, there's a big problem—the magical birthday cake with enchanted candles has vanished! Emily needs your help! She suspects the Candle Imp, a creature fond of sweets and fun, has hidden the cake. Can you recover the cake in time for Emily's celebration?

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD?

PDF game guide (8.5 x 11)

9 puzzle challenges, like Pictogram, Rebus & Cryptogram

Recording sheets

Set up instructions

Frequently asked questions

Hint cards

Gameplay: 30-45 minutes

Ages: 7-12

Number of players: As many as you want!

Basic math skills required.

How long does this activity take to complete?

It really depends on a lot of things. Estimated completion time is 45-60 minutes but it’s based on the kids’ puzzle skills, group size, and age. We recommend ages [7-12].

How many kids can play at once?

Kids can play individually, with friends, or in large groups. There really is no limit to the number of players.

What if the kids get stuck on one of the puzzles?

First off, let them think for a bit! This is where critical thinking skills come in. If they get stuck, hint cards have been included in your download to guide them and provide examples.

Where do kids start?

Kids can start on any puzzles and complete the puzzles in ANY order!

How do you know if their answers are correct?

There is an answer key provided in the PDF.

How do I set up the activity?

Just print and play! Everything you need is included in your download. You don’t need locks, envelopes, or special equipment. You can hang or hide the puzzles or just spread them out on the kitchen table.

Do I have to print out the game materials for every kid?

Nope! You ONLY have to print out the answer sheet for each kid or group. Just one set of the actual puzzles is all you need!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1.) This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

2.) Once payment is complete, you get lifetime access to the product.

3.) Unlimited prints for PERSONAL USE ONLY.

4.) Quality of the actual printouts will be dependent on the quality and type of printer and paper used.

Delivery:

Due to the downloadable nature of this product, all sales are final.

There will be no refunds and no returns.

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Tired of modifying your curriculum’s graphic organizers to meet your students’ needs?

These Figurative Language Anchor Charts include everything you need, all on one page! They align with the skill of identifying different types of figurative language. I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 5 different pages to choose from, your students will be able to identify figurative language in no time!

This product includes 5 Different Anchor Charts:

•1 anchor chart with ALL 4 Figurative Language examples

• 1 anchor chart for Simile

•1 anchor chart for Metaphor

•1 anchor chart for Idiom

•1 anchor chart for Hyperbole

These anchor charts provide visual support and simplified examples of figurative language. They are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, Special Education or students who need additional support.

Tired of modifying your curriculum’s graphic organizers to meet your students’ needs? These differentiated graphic organizers include everything you need, all on one page! These organizers align with the skill of identifying literary elements or parts of a story. Students will be able to idenitify the characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, problem and solution. I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 3 levels to choose from, your students will be able to identify literary elements in no time!

This product includes:

• 6 differentiated graphic organizers
• 3 different color-coded levels of support
• simplified tasks
• differentiated lines
• sentence starters
• “I can” statements
• word box with visual examples
• hands-on activity
• scaffolded instruction

Students have the choice to draw, write or both, depending on their individual needs. All of these modifications are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, SWD or students who need additional support.

Terms

Copyright © Demi Linea. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

These differentiated graphic organizers align with the skill of identifying the “Theme” from HMH. I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 3 levels to choose from, your students will be able to identify the topic and theme of a story in no time!

This product includes:

• 3 different color-coded levels of support
• simplified tasks
• differentiated lines
• sentence starters
• “I can” statements
• clues/text-evidence support
• word box with visual examples
• hands-on activity
• HMH anchor chart

Students have the choice to draw, write or circle the answer depending on their individual needs. All of these modifications are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with HMH Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, SWD or students who need additional support.

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HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 8 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 7 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 6 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Elements of Poetry

HMH Into Reading Story Retell

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These differentiated graphic organizers align with the skill “Retell” from HMH. I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 5 versions to choose from, your students will be able to retell in no time! 

All versions include the “I can” statement, visual examples and the HMH anchor chart for retell. The first page includes boxes for students to illustrate the events in the story, for students who are not writing yet. If students struggle to draw on their own, you can provide them with pictures of the BME of the story to cut and glue into the boxes. The second page includes boxes for students to draw along with primary lines and sentence starters. The next two pages include primary lines with varied support of sentence starters and sequence words. For more advanced students, the last two pages include single spaced lines with varied support of sentence starters and sequence words. All of the supports are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with HMH Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, SWD or students who need additional support.

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HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 8 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 7 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 6 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Theme

HMH Into Reading Elements of Poetry

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Copyright © Demi Linea. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

These materials were prepared by a teacher in New York State and have neither been developed, reviewed, nor endorsed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, publisher of the original HMH Into Reading Program work on which this material is based.

Tired of modifying your curriculum’s graphic organizers to meet your students’ needs?

These differentiated graphic organizers include everything you need, all on one page! These organizers align with the skill of identifying character traits, both inside and out! I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 10 different pages to choose from, your students will be able to identify character traits in no time!

This product includes:

• 9 differentiated graphic organizers/1 Cut & Paste

• Character traits Anchor Chart

• simplified tasks

• differentiated lines

• sentence starters

• Visual support

• scaffolded instruction

All of these modifications are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, Special Education or students who need additional support.

If you enjoyed this resource, don’t forget to leave a REVIEW to earn points for FREE PRODUCTS!

If you have any questions or concerns with downloading or accessing any of my resources, please email me at mrslinearesources@gmail.com and I will answer ASAP! :)

Terms

Copyright © Mrs. Linea. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

Introducing the May Day Spring Bundle!

This bundle includes 7 beautifully designed May Day themed writing templates, a fun May Day basket paper craft, a lovely May Day floral crown craft, and an engaging May Day themed word search.

These resources are perfect for any lower elementary classroom celebrating May Day and the arrival of spring. With this bundle, your students will have the opportunity to express their creativity, practice their writing skills, and have fun with hands-on activities.

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Neil Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Graveyard Book for its “delicious mix of murder, fantasy, humor and human longing,” noting its “magical, haunting prose.” This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-4, and part 2 covers chapters 5 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events
• Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

This product includes the digital reading comprehension games for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books 1-4. Save 20% and get all four!

Book #1: About 60 questions, mystery puzzle, and completion certificate

Book #2: About 70 questions, mystery puzzle, and completion certificate

Book #3: About 40 questions, mystery puzzle, and completion certificate

Book #4: About 40 questions, mystery puzzle, and completion certificate

This bundle of reading comprehension passages with interesting questions covers all the cool things about the four seasons. Did you know that snow can be pink? Or that ice cream was invented 500 years ago and was only available to the rich and privileged? Grab this bundle of 40 winter, summer, spring, and autumn season-themed reading comprehension worksheets to learn more!

This resource includes:

   ✏ 10 winter-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 spring-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 summer-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 fall-themed worksheets

   ✏ All answer key cards

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute

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Please download the preview to view a sample of the included pages.

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This bundle of reading comprehension passages with interesting questions covers all the cool things about jungle, aquatic, insects, and desert animals. Did you know that snow can be pink? Or that ice cream was invented 500 years ago and was only available to the rich and privileged? Grab this bundle of 40 animal-themed reading comprehension worksheets with questions to learn more!

This resource includes:

   ✏ 10 jungle & rainforest-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 desert animal-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 aquatic animal-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 insects & bug-themed worksheets

   ✏ All answer key cards

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute

If you liked this product, check out my other reading comprehension products:

   ✏ Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd & 4th Grade | Four Seasons BUNDLE

Please download the preview to view a sample of the included pages.

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Getting students to answer questions thoroughly can be challenging. The RACE strategy has been a great tool to use when teaching students how to answer questions in writing, and it is an easy acronym to remember! This bulletin board was a hit with my students!

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-Colored, Solid black, and hollow outline options for the RACE letters included

A NOVEL STUDY and Reading Comprehension Questions for I SURVIVED THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC by Lauren Tarshis.

This 54 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover a wide range of the English Curriculum Standards in context.

The unit can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
• Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
• Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
• Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
• Research - relevant to the story and children's interests
• Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story
• Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
• Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

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A NOVEL STUDY for THE IRON MAN based on the book by TED HUGHES.

This 30 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created with questions and activities following the order of the book. Students will be able to respond to each section after they have read it. Teachers can use this resource as either an independent work packet for students or as a guide to questions and discussion whilst working alongside students. Students will cover a wide range of Curriculum Standards in context.

This novel study is ideal as an independent activity or follow-up to the book.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Story elements - character analysis, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
• Book response - creative responses, written responses.
• Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context
• Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
• Written tasks - including diary writing and a news report
• Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
• Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases.

You are welcome to request a novel study in the questions and answers section of my shop!

Thank you for your continued support.