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The Penguins of Madagascar Movie Watch Along - Main Idea and Theme
By A Teachers Sidekick
Movie Time!!!!
This is a movie watch-along to go with DreamWorks' The Penguins of Madagascar. Students will focus on the main idea and theme of the movie. There are 2 sheets for students to complete either during or after the movie. Students will be identifying the main idea, providing supporting details, and describing the theme!
This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused during the movie while also building comprehension skills!
I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.
Credits:
Darnell, E., & Smith, S. J. (Directors). (2014). The Penguins of Madagascar [Film].DreamWorks Animation
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Movie Watch Along - Main Idea and Theme
By A Teachers Sidekick
Movie Time!!!!
This is a movie watch-along to go with DreamWorks' Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Students will focus on the main idea and theme of the movie. There are 2 sheets for students to complete either during or after the movie. Students will be identifying the main idea, providing supporting details, and describing the theme!
This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused during the movie while also building comprehension skills!
I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.
Credits:
Darnell, E., McGrath, T., Vernon, C., Stiller, B., Rock, C., & Schwimmer, D. (2012). Madagascar 3: Europe's most wanted.DreamWorks Home Entertainment
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Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa Movie Watch Along - Main Idea and Theme
By A Teachers Sidekick
Movie Time!!!!
This is a movie watch-along to go with DreamWorks' Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa. Students will focus on the main idea and theme of the movie. There are 2 sheets for students to complete either during or after the movie. Students will be identifying the main idea, providing supporting details, and describing the theme!
This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused during the movie while also building comprehension skills!
I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.
Credits:
Darnell, E., & McGrath, T. (Directors). (2008). Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa [Film]. DreamWorks Animation; PDI/DreamWorks
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Madagascar Movie Watch Along - Main Idea and Theme
By A Teachers Sidekick
Movie Time!!!!
This is a movie watch-along to go with DreamWorks' Madagascar. Students will focus on the main idea and theme of the movie. There are 2 sheets for students to complete either during or after the movie. Students will be identifying the main idea, providing supporting details, and describing the theme!
This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused during the movie while also building comprehension skills!
I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.
Credits:
Darnell, E., & McGrath, T. (Directors).(2005).Madagascar [Film].DreamWorks Distribution
The Emperor's New Groove Movie Watch Along - Main Idea and Theme
By A Teachers Sidekick
Movie Time!!!!
This is a movie watch along to go with Disney's The Emperor's New Groove. This watch along is focused on the main idea and theme of the movie. Either during the movie or after, students will identify the main idea of the movie and provide supporting details for the main idea. They will also draw the theme of the story and then describe the theme with supporting details.
This is a great product for keeping students engaged during a movie on a fun Friday, practice for main idea/theme, and something to do after testing. And it is always good to practice main idea and theme!
I hope you and your students enjoy it! Please rate and review.
Credits:
Disney, W. (Director) & Disney, W. (Producer).(2000).The Emperor's new groove [Motion Picture].Walt Disney Pictures
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By Creative Soul Printables
Keep track of your reading adventures with our adorable Animal Reading Lists! Perfect for students and homeschoolers, these free printable lists feature charming animals enjoying their favorite books.
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Get organized and track your reading progress with our delightful Animal Reading Lists! This freebie includes four unique designs, each featuring lovable animals immersed in the joy of reading. Students can record essential information such as the book title, author, and number of pages, creating a personalized log of their reading journey.
These printable reading lists provide a fun and engaging way for students to stay organized and motivated in their reading endeavors. With adorable animal illustrations and plenty of space to jot down details, these lists make it easy for readers to keep track of the books they've read and explore new literary adventures.
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By Succulents and Second
Learning a New Red Word!
Inspired by Orton Gillingham
This can be used to make a red word book - or just use the Red Word page by itself when teaching a new red word.
Sections on the page include:
-Coloring a circle for each sound heard.
-Writing the sounds heard.
-Writing the actual spelling.
-Putting a heart above the parts that must be known by heart.
-Writing the word with a screen underneath.
-Writing the word 4 times.
-Using the word in a sentence.
-Checking the sentence for CUPS.
By Exceptional Education CA
Birthday Gift Reading Comprehension Package: Engaging Worksheets for Grades 2-3 and Special Education
Boost your students' reading comprehension skills with this versatile, engaging, and easy-to-differentiate resource!
Perfect for grade 2-3 students, as well as special education classrooms, this Birthday Gift Reading Comprehension Package includes a variety of worksheets that target essential skills like answering WH questions, sequencing, and cloze activities, all while accommodating students with varying abilities.
What’s Inside This Comprehensive Package?
This package features three activity types that target different aspects of reading comprehension, with carefully designed levels of support to help your students progress step-by-step:
3 levels of worksheets for each set of questions:
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
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Help your students become more confident readers with this thoughtfully designed resource!
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All copyrights reserved to Exceptional Education CA. This product is for single classroom PERSONAL USE ONLY. If there is a colleague or friend who is interested in my product, I would love for you to share the link to my store. Placing this product online for download or sharing purposes is prohibited. Please feel free to tag me on Social Media when you reference your use of this product!
If you have any questions about this product, feel free to reach out to me!
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Thank you for your support of my business, I truly appreciate it!!
Point of View Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a point of view 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 point of view 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
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
Teach with the anchor chart, lesson slides, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a story-driven adventure lesson.
Provide scaffolded practice using small group instruction and independent activities.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Point of View to life with this resource!
➡️ 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
Figurative Language Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Center Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a figurative language 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 figurative language and imagery 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
Independent Practice Student Activity: Maze
Exit Ticket
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
Teach with the anchor chart, lesson slides, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a story-driven adventure lesson.
Provide scaffolded practice using small group instruction and independent activities.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Figurative Language to life with this resource!
➡️ 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
Valentine's Day ELA Escape Activity Inference Plot Context Clues 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Challenge your students with a Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Escape Room featuring inferences, context clues, plot, and making connections. Perfect for STAAR prep, collaboration, or independent work! With four interactive challenges, students will engage in teamwork and problem-solving to solve the mystery. With clear instructions and printable materials, it's an engaging way to make learning memorable!
➡️ 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.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ 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
➡️Receive TeachShare Store Credits
ELA Escape Room Activity Theme, Plot, Context Clues, Inference 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a reading escape room on theme, context clues, story elements, and inferences. Perfect for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and comprehension review! Enjoy this engaging challenge!
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
Theme Resources
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
ELA Escape Room Activity Main Idea Detail Context Clues Inference 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Make learning fun with this Reading Escape Room for Grades 3-5! Includes 10 task cards on central idea and key details, context clues, and inference.
Students will navigate through 10 task cards to determine which gem is the correct answer. With clear instructions and printable materials, it's an engaging way to make learning memorable.
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.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ 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
Context Clues Resources
Inference Resources
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
ELA Escape Room Activity Authors Purpose, Context Clues, Characters 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a reading escape room on author’s purpose, message, context clues, setting, and characters. Perfect for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and comprehension review!
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
➡️Receive TeachShare Store Credits
Text Features Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a print and graphics feature 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 print and graphic features 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
Independent Practice Student Activity: Cut and Paste
Exit Ticket
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
Teach with the anchor chart, lesson slides, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a story-driven adventure lesson.
Provide scaffolded practice using small group instruction and independent activities.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Print and Graphic Features to life with this resource!
➡️ 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
New Year’s Reading Comprehension Activities Writing No Prep 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Make learning fun with New Year's ELA activities for Grades 3-5! Includes reading comprehension tasks on context clues, figurative language, and character relationships—perfect for engagement!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor comprehension 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.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Creative learning meets comprehension!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Making Connections Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm Up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with making connections 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 making connections 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
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
Teach with the anchor chart, lesson slides, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a story-driven adventure lesson.
Provide scaffolded practice using small group instruction and independent activities.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Making Connections to life with this resource!
➡️ 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
Fiction Genres Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a fiction genres 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 fiction genres 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
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Fiction Genres to life with this resource!
➡️ 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
Author's Purpose Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with an author’s purpose 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 purpose 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: Color by Number
Exit Ticket
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Author’s Purpose to life with this resource!
➡️ 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
Winter ELA Reading Escape Room Activities Main Idea Inference 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a winter reading comprehension escape room featuring the central idea and key details, inferences, context clues, and figurative language. Perfect for STAAR prep, stations, centers, or review! Escape the Frostbite Forest!
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
➡️Receive TeachShare Store Credits