Less than $5 5th Grade Reading Strategies Printables (by date, latest first)
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
- 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: Doodle Comprehension
- 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 Point of View to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
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➡️ 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
- 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
- Interactive tasks decode a mystery word
- Mazes
- 8 Task Cards
- Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Independent Practice
- Partner Work
- STAAR Prep.
Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
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➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
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Short and Extended Constructed Responses
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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
- 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
- Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
- Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Independent Practice
- Partner Work
- STAAR Prep
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
- 10 Task Cards
- Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Independent Practice
- Partner Work
- STAAR Prep
Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
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➡️ 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
- 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
- Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
- Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Independent Practice
- Partner Work
- STAAR Prep
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
- You can receive TeachShare store credits to use on future purchases by leaving feedback on any products you buy! Click on "My Purchases" to access the feedback link. I really appreciate your support, please leave feedback on my products. Your feedback will ensure I make the very best products for you and your students!
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
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➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
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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
- Mystery Picture
- Color-by-Number
- Cut-and-Paste: Character Relationships
- Writing prompt
- 3 High-Interest Passages
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Small Group
- Independent Practice
- Partner Work
- Homework
- STAAR Prep
Creative learning meets comprehension!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
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➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
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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
- 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: 10 Task Cards
- 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 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
- 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 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
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
- 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
- Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
- Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Independent Practice
- Partner Work
- STAAR Prep
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
- You can receive TeachShare store credits to use on future purchases by leaving feedback on any products you buy! Click on "My Purchases" to access the feedback link. I really appreciate your support, please leave feedback on my products. Your feedback will ensure I make the very best products for you and your students!
ELA Reading Escape Room Activity Text Structure Inference Main Idea 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a fun reading escape room! Includes challenges on text structure, context clues, main/central idea and supporting details, and inference. Perfect for STAAR prep, stations, centers, or review! Can you escape?
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
- 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
- Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
- Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Independent Practice
- Partner Work
- STAAR Prep
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
- You can receive TeachShare store credits to use on future purchases by leaving feedback on any products you buy! Click on "My Purchases" to access the feedback link. I really appreciate your support, please leave feedback on my products. Your feedback will ensure I make the very best products for you and your students!
Differentiated Leveled Reading Context Clues Practice Tracker 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Support 3rd-5th diverse learners with 3 levels to master context clues in fiction, drama, nonfiction, and poetry. Includes pre-test, scaffolded passages, graphic organizer, post-test, and progress tracker. Ideal for ESL, ELA STAAR, RTI, stations, review, bell ringers, or independent reading comprehension work.
A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
- 5 passages with 3 different levels of support
- Pre-assessment to determine level
- Progress Tracker
- Practice Activity
- Post-assessment
- Teacher Directions
- Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Small Group
- Independent Practice
- Formative Assessment
- Warm-ups
- Quarterly quick checks to monitor trends
➡️ 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
ELA Escape Room Activity Plot Context Clues Inference Main Idea 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a reading escape room on story elements, context clues, inferences, and central idea. Ideal 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
- 4 TEK-aligned challenges with STAAR question stems
- Easy-to-follow instructions and ready-to-print materials
- Flexible Use that adapts easily to groups, centers, or individual tasks.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Literacy Centers or Stations
- Independent Practice
- Partner Work
- STAAR Prep
Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes
➡️ Additional Supports
Main Idea and Supporting Details Support
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Extended Constructed Response ECR STAAR Activities Passages Practice 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders with a STAAR Extended Constructed Response activity featuring RACECE, hands-on activities, and differentiated topics.
This Snip and Snap activity will break down each component of RACECE (Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain, Cite Evidence, and Explain). Students will read nonfiction passages and practice identifying the missing pieces of the RACECE framework. This gives students opportunities to color, cut 'snip', and paste 'stick' their responses to simplify the process and is great for STAAR prep.
➡️ What’s Included
- Focus on RACECE Framework
- 3 Hands-On "Snip and Snap" or cut and paste Activities
- 3 Diverse Topics and Prompts
- Ready-Made Answer Keys
➡️ Why You Will Love
- An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
- Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
- Differentiated topics to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
- Independent Work
- Centers or Stations
- Warm Ups
- Exit Tickets
- Sub Plans
- STAAR Prep
Bring SNIP and SNAP to your writing!
➡️ 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
➡️Receive TeachShare Store Credits
- You can receive TeachShare store credits to use on future purchases by leaving feedback on any products you buy! Click on "My Purchases" to access the feedback link. I really appreciate your support, please leave feedback on my products. Your feedback will ensure I make the very best products for you and your students!
Theme Story Message Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Center Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a theme fiction 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 theme 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 using bell ringers so students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
Warm Up
Anchor Chart
Teacher Model Text
Guided Notes
Guided Practice with key terms
Independent Practice Student Activity: Color by Number
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, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a hands-on activity.
Provide scaffolded practice using the guided practice levels.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Bring Theme 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
Setting of a Story Fiction ELA Lesson Graphic Organizer Activities 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a story setting 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 setting 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: Match and Unscramble
- 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 Setting 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
Character Analysis Lesson Graphic Organize Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a character relationships fiction 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 analyzing characters 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 using bell ringers so students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
Warm Up
Anchor Chart
Teacher Model Text
Guided Notes
Guided Practice with key terms
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, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a hands-on activity.
Provide scaffolded practice using the guided practice levels.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Bring Characters 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
Plot Elements Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a story elements 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 plot 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 using bell ringers so students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
Warm Up
Anchor Chart
Teacher Model Text
Guided Notes
Guided Practice with key terms
Independent Practice Student Activity: Color by Number
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, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a hands-on activity.
Provide scaffolded practice using the guided practice levels.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Bring Plot 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
Making Inferences Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a making inferences nonfiction 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 inferences 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: 8 task cards
- 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 Inferences to life with this resource!
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Christmas Reading Comprehension Escape Room Inference Plot Clues 3rd 4th 5th 6th
By Magen Crim
Are you looking for a fun and educational activity to bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom? The Christmas Reading Comprehension Escape Room is just what you need! Four unique reading comprehension challenges that focus on making inferences, character analysis, context clues, and elements of plot. Designed for students in grades 3-6, this engaging resource combines holiday excitement with critical reading practice. Your students will help Santa recover his missing star by solving puzzles and challenges that build essential reading skills—all while having a blast!
➡️ What’s It All About?
This festive escape room features four unique reading comprehension challenges that will get your students thinking critically and working together to save the day. Each task focuses on an important skill:
- Making Inferences: Students read between the lines to find clues and draw conclusions.
- Character Analysis: They’ll explore characters’ traits and motivations to uncover key details.
- Using Context Clues: Tough vocabulary? No problem! Students will learn to decode tricky words by examining the surrounding text.
- Plot Comprehension: From the introduction to the resolution, they’ll piece together the sequence of events to unlock the next clue.
Every challenge is tied to TEKS standards, making it both fun and academically meaningful. Plus, the question formats mimic those on the STAAR assessments, so it’s a great way to prepare students for testing season without them even realizing it.
➡️ Here’s what’s included:
- Easy Prep Materials: Print-and-go worksheets that make set-up simple and stress-free.
- Built-in Decoder: A fun twist that adds a layer of mystery to every task.
- Clear Instructions: Step-by-step guidance to help you implement the activity smoothly, even if you’re new to escape rooms.
- Group or Individual Options: Let students work independently or in teams, depending on your classroom needs.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Use
- As a whole-class activity, fostering collaboration and a sense of holiday fun.
- In small literacy groups for targeted practice on specific skills.
- As a test prep tool, giving students hands-on experience with STAAR-style questions.
- For differentiated instruction, customizing tasks for various reading levels.
➡️ Benefits
- Encourages Active Learning: Students move, interact, and think critically.
- Boosts Engagement: Gamified elements make comprehension exciting.
- Supports Differentiation: Flexible setup works for individuals, pairs, or groups.
- Reinforces Key Skills: Focuses on mastering reading comprehension skills.
- Saves Time for Teachers: Ready-to-use materials make lesson planning simple.
Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!
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➡️ Additional Supports
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