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Plot Structure Grades 4-6 Graphic Organizer, Mini Lesson, Slides, Activities
By TooBookedUp
Are you looking for an engaging, no-prep resource to teach plot structure to your 4th-6th graders? Look no further! This comprehensive lesson plan is designed to introduce and reinforce plot elements, making it perfect for busy teachers who want to provide high-quality instruction without the hassle of extensive preparation.
What’s Included:
Key Features:
No Preparation Needed: Everything is ready to use right out of the box, saving you valuable time and effort in lesson planning.
Interactive and Engaging: Incorporates multimedia elements like videos and Canva slides to cater to diverse learning styles and keep students actively involved.
Reusable and Flexible: The graphic organizer is adaptable for various stories, making it a valuable tool for year-long curriculum integration.
Aligned with Standards:
Common Core State Standards (CCSS):
Grade 4: RL.4.3 – Describe characters, settings, and major events.
Grade 5: RL.5.5 – Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story.
Grade 6: RL.6.5 – Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
Grade 4: 4.10(A) – Analyze how the plot of a story is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.
Grade 5: 5.10(A) – Analyze how the plot is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.
Grade 6: 6.10(A) – Analyze how the plot is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Transform Your ELA Lessons Today!
Equip your classroom with this all-in-one Plot Structure Lesson Plan and watch your students develop a strong understanding of storytelling elements. Perfect for introducing plot structure, supporting ongoing literary analysis, and making learning fun and interactive.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books #9-12 Digital Reading Comprehension Activity Games
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
This product includes the digital reading comprehension games for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books 9-12. Save 20% and get all four!
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - Novel Study - Socio-Emotional Learning
By Mark Holmes
Dive deep into Louis Sachar's heartwarming novel "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" with this comprehensive 9-week novel study designed for grades 5-6. This unit plan goes beyond traditional comprehension questions to focus on socio-emotional learning and character education, making it perfect for teachers looking to foster empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth in their students.
Key Features:
9-week detailed plan with daily activities and homework assignments
Strong emphasis on socio-emotional learning and character development
Engaging activities that promote self-reflection, empathy, and critical thinking
Variety of learning formats including discussions, role-plays, creative writing, and art projects
Flexible design allowing for adaptation to different class schedules and needs
Weekly Themes:
This novel study encourages students to:
Includes:
Perfect for:
Help your students connect deeply with this powerful story while developing crucial life skills. This novel study not only enhances reading comprehension but also nurtures emotional intelligence and personal growth.
Download now and transform your classroom into a space of empathy, self-discovery, and positive change!
Main Events | Plot | Close Reading Comprehension | Worksheet BUNDLE
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Do your students need practice to identify the main events and elements of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements!
What's included in the money-saving bundle:
Main Events and Sequencing Close Reading Worksheets
After reading each passage, students will identify the three main events in sequential order, a small detail from the story, as well as something made up that never actually happened in the story - my students love this!!
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! The 15 passages offer variety, and this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
Story Elements Close Reading Worksheets
Do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements.
After reading each passage, students will identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme).
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
***Note: both resources in the bundle utilize the same stories but each set focuses on a different skill! Perfect for practicing multiple skills!
Perfect for extra skill work during:
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The Man Who Named the Clouds Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
In this product, The Man Who Named the Clouds is read and reviewed. Students will review/learn facts and vocabulary about what a forecast and meteorologist are, what a biography is and if it is comparable to a fiction or nonfiction text, review vocabulary words and their pictures that are present in the text, different kinds of clouds, learn about the author and the illustrator, and students will write a weather journal. Students will answer comprehension questions using this product. They can complete these questions individually, in a small group, or with support. There are several pages of comprehension questions in this packet that differ from the questions asked in the teacher edition. Selection vocabulary words, their meanings, and an example of them used in a sentence is included in this product. Students will have the opportunity to make up their own sentences for each selection vocabulary word as well. The questions from the text are adapted in this packet to meet each of your student's needs. At the end of the packet, students will answer comprehension questions about the author and illustrator.
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American Revolutionary War Scavenger Hunt (No prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the causes of the Revolutionary War that aligns with the 4th grade curriculum but would work for grades 3-5. Students will read about the Declaration of Independence, the Boston Tea Party, The Boston Massacre, Taxation without Representation, and the Intolerable Acts. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code.
This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!
ELA - Reading Workshop Set-up, 1st 20 days - Grades 4-8
By Amanda G
"Elevate Your Reading Classroom: The Ultimate Back to School Resource for Junior and Intermediate Classes"
The first 20 days of school can set the tone for the entire year, and reading is a crucial part of that experience. This comprehensive resource makes it easy to create a smooth transition from primary to intermediate level reading workshops, with all the necessary lesson plans, BLM's, and anchor chart ideas included.
This resource will help take your students to the next level of reading success. You'll find lessons on accessing reading materials, listening to your inner voice, reasons to abandon books, leaving tracks of your thinking, different kinds of non-fiction, reading response journals, creating a list of your reading, and book talks. Plus, as a bonus, you'll get tips for creating engaging book trailers!
Start the school year/new classroom off right with this must-have resource and help your students develop a lifelong love of reading.
This resource is part of the Reading bundle and the Reading/Writing bundle.
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Context Clues ELA Nonfiction Lesson Activity Passages Task Cards 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a context clues nonfiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, and independent reading comprehension work!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master context clues in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
Warm Up
Anchor Chart
Real-World Connections
Interactive Adventure Google Lesson Slides
Teacher Model Text
Guided Notes
Guided Practice with key terms
Differentiated Small Group Instruction Cards
Student Activity: Scavenger Hunt
Exit Ticket
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
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 Context Clues to life with this resource!
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Black History Bundle
By Iconic History
Great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
The Graveyard Book by Gaiman Literature Novel Study | Newbery Award Book Series
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
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.
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.
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4th Grade Sight Word Sentences Booklet - 260 Words
By Sign with me TOD
This product is made for:
As students are learning the ULTIMATE 260 - 4th grade sight words in this product, they will be provided with each word, an example of the word used in a sentence, and the opportunity to make up a sentence themselves using the word. I find that with my students who are Deaf/hard of hearing/ELL, when they make up sentences using each newly learned sight word, it helps them to remember how to spell the word, the meaning, and how it is used. My students love booklets of any kind that they can refer back to. Once they have come up with their sentences, they can include pictures that they print and cut out, draw pictures freehand, or find pictures in a magazine that they can add to each page of the 4th grade sight word booklet that matches each sentence they come up with. This gives students the opportunity to connect what they are learning about in the classroom with their own personal interests. This booklet is rather lengthy, so instead of printing it out, you can display it for the entire class to see as well. This booklet is perfect for students that are on grade level as well as students who require instructional information to be adapted.
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Pre-Primer – 4th Grade Sight Word List Checklist
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This product includes checklists for the following sight words:
pre-primer sight words - 40 words
primer sight words - 52 words
1st grade sight words - 41 words
2nd grade sight words - 46 words
3rd grade sight words - 41 words
4th grade sight words - 260 words
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European Explorer Scavenger Hunter (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on European explorers that are studied in the 4th grade curriculum. Students will read about Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de León, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot, Henry Hudson, Giovanni da Verrazzano, Hernando de Soto, and Samuel de Champlain. This activity will have students reading about what country the explorer sailed for, what part of the Americas they explored and how their exploration affected later colonization or knowledge of the Americas. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code.
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Amazing Women in History Bundle
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Great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. This bundle of Great American women biographies and worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
Holes Novel Study 2-Part Lesson | Comprehension Questions | Newbery Medal Winner
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Louis Sachar won the 1999 Newbery Medal for his incredible novel Holes and is studied in classrooms nationwide. 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 speaker notes. Part one covers chapters 1-24, and part 2 covers chapters 25 through the book's ending.
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Best Friends Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The book, Best Friends by Shannon Hale and Leuyen Pham is great for children ages 7 - 13 years old, as they can relate with Shannon, the friends she makes along the way, the friendships she struggles to maintain, the lack of self confidence she has and she becomes more confident along the way, learning that it is okay not to be friends with everyone, the importance of friendship and not following the crowd or what your friends want you to do, doing things that you want to do - being a leader instead of a follower, and how to handle stressful situations, anxiety, conflict, and bullying. Students will follow Shannon along as she figures out where to fit in while in 6th grade and gets ready for junior high school. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write vocabulary words in sentences. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. An answer key is provided at the end of this product. Students can also answer comprehension questions towards the end of the packet as well that summarize the entire book.
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Figures That Helped Abolish Slavery Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the key figures that helped to abolish slavery and are studied in the 4th grade curriculum. Students will read about Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Samuel Cornish, William Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth, John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Beecher Stowe. This activity will have students reading about how each individual aided the abolition movement. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code.
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - American Presidents Bundle
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The Eyes and The Impossible No-Prep Book Club Study | Newbery Winner Series
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So You Want to Be President? Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This product is made for:
In this product, Reading Street - So You Want to Be President? is read and reviewed. In this product, students will read the text, So You Want to Be President. Students will review/learn facts about different Presidents throughout history, what Presidents enjoy/dislike about their job, why someone wants to become President of the United States, etc. Students will answer comprehension questions using this product. They can complete these questions individually, in a small group, or with support. There are several pages of comprehension questions in this packet that differ from the questions asked in the teacher edition. Selection vocabulary words, their meanings, and an example of them used in a sentence is included in this product. Students will have the opportunity to make up their own sentences for each selection vocabulary word as well. The questions from the text are adapted in this packet to meet each of your student's needs. At the end of the packet, students will answer comprehension questions about the author, Judith St. George
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - Founding Fathers Bundle
By Iconic History
The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.