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"A Christmas Carol": Activities and Vocabulary Bundle
By Colleen Burdette
Engaging activities for literature:
"A Christmas Carol" Vocabulary: Students will find the given words within the novel "A Christmas Carol" and record the sentence in which the word can be found. I had the students complete these sheets after reading the section of the book.
Creative activity: Students participate in an activity where they will write and illustrate their stories of Christmas past, present, and yet to come, in a way that is similar to what happens to Scrooge in the novel.
Students loved sharing their stories and hearing the hopes their classmates have for their futures.
As a culminating activity: Students read or watch A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my students read A Christmas Carol and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas, for an engaging activities before the holiday. They will practice comparing and contrasting in three different ways, including an exciting snowball fight.
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By Professional Development and Teacher Prep
Reading and math centers are an important part of many elementary classrooms. As teachers, it can be challenging to ensure that our students are on task during center time. One way to help with this is by using paperless morning meeting center rotation slides.
Center Rotation Slides
Using paperless morning meeting center rotation slides with a timer helps structure and focus students’ center time while providing necessary support to help them complete tasks independently during reading centers or math centers. Slides provide visuals and clear directions that students can follow along, allowing them to access information easily. Additionally, the timer lets the students know when they need to move on from one task to another so they don’t get overwhelmed or bogged down in one activity for too long. This helps keep their minds engaged throughout center time and encourages them to work at a productive pace.
Reading Centers or Math Centers
In addition, having visual prompts throughout the slide presentation is helpful for younger learners who may need more support completing tasks independently during reading centers and math centers. You can insert clipart or images from Google to help students who cannot read what the center is.
Another important aspect of the timer is that it will hold you accountable for your guided math and guided reading groups. It will keep you focused and intentional with the group you are with and allow you time to meet with all of your groups.
There are 15-minute timers, 12-minute timers, and 10-minute timers that can be used for reading or math centers. Delete the slides that you do not need. If you need more than four rotations, you can duplicate the slide. If you need more than four groups, duplicate the bar, create more squares, and move or make the timer smaller.
Overall, using a slide presentation with a timer during reading and math centers can be incredibly beneficial for both teachers and students alike! It keeps everyone organized and provides direction so that learning objectives are met in an effective manner. So why not give it a try today?
Timers for 5 Minutes
There are additional timers for 5 minutes in the slides for cleaning transitions, shorter center time, buffer time between subjects or a special, a challenge, group or independent work.
Timers for 3 Minutes
Finally, there are timers for 3 minutes in the slides for other transitions throughout the day. You can duplicate the slide to insert a new timer from Youtube if needed or easily edit the slides.
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3 Hands on Text Structure Sorts & Coloring Activities for Kinesthetic Learners
By TooBookedUp
Identifying text structure can be tricky, but this interactive and hands-on sort makes practice engaging, particularly because the topics are relevant for middle school students. This set includes sports, video games, and social media topics, students will enjoy reading through each prompt and moving the pieces to the correct spot on the gameboard. For low prep, teachers can choose to avoid cutting out the pieces for the gameboard and opt for students to follow the coloring guide to sort through the prompts.
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FRENCH Phonics Decodable Reading Activity Packet-SOR-Activités Décodables
By La trousse de Madame
Decodable Reading Activity packet includes a variety of activites for French teachers. Quick and simple K-2 reading fluency activities that are decodable and aligned with the Science of Reading. Fun and engaging French resource targeting those learning in the French Immersion, Core French, or modern language programs. Build a strong foundation in French language with educational resources specifically designed with your students in mind.
As I got into using these decodable reading passages in class, the students guided me to stretching out the resource even more to create a cute little packet for them to do a lot of the work on their own.
What's in the pack?
There are 4 original texts that explore complex sounds in French
Target sounds include AN/EN, ON, OU, OI
Text 1: Blanche
-le son AN et EN
-3 variations: a) text with decodable and heart words with comprehension questions with the target sound; b) text with decodable passage with writing lines so students can encode, write responses, or practice writing target words; c) decodable text with target sound with a box provided for students to create a picture to show comprehension (we do picture and label for beginner writers).
Text 2: L'hérisson Tonton
-le son ON
-3 variations: a) text with decodable and heart words with comprehension questions with the target sound; b) text with decodable passage with writing lines so students can encode, write responses, or practice writing target words; c) decodable text with target sound with a box provided for students to create a picture to show comprehension (we do picture and label for beginner writers).
Text 3: Lou le hibou
-le son OU
-3 variations: a) text with decodable and heart words with comprehension questions with the target sound; b) text with decodable passage with writing lines so students can encode, write responses, or practice writing target words; c) decodable text with target sound with a box provided for students to create a picture to show comprehension (we do picture and label for beginner writers).
Text 4: Le poisson Éloi
-le son OI
-3 variations: a) text with decodable and heart words with comprehension questions with the target sound; b) text with decodable passage with writing lines so students can encode, write responses, or practice writing target words; c) decodable text with target sound with a box provided for students to create a picture to show comprehension (we do picture and label for beginner writers).
How we use this in class:
My students now know that we read the passage first together as a group. We decode. We explore. We segment words. Blend them all so we are confident.
Next, we do activities with the sound blends themselves. Using a highlighter, students race to find all the target sound words in the text. I don’t know about you but my student LOVE highlighters! After that, students used the lined window to write all the target sound words so they’re sure they have them all. Then, we do a little exercise where we try to explain what happened in the story in as few words as possible.
The very last step is to draw a picture of what is happening in the text. Students can do most or all this activity pack on their own in the Grade One and Grade Two Immersion setting. It’s a great way to have them build confidence all while giving you the time to work with small groups at the back of your class!
Who can use this resource:
Teachers who are just getting accustomed to using strategies from the Science of Reading can use these simple texts to open up independent practice, small group evaluation, or up on a digital screen for whole group instruction and reading practice.
Make a set and send them home with students to build fluency in reading and confidence in reading strategies.
Texts are designed to build a number of common French sounds and get more challenging as they go on.
Correction sheet is handy for use with a substitute as they can confidently assess students and command the lesson even when they are not assured of their French skills.
What grade level:
I personally use these texts with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from K-3 will find these most useful and teachers can come back to the texts with any students who may be experiencing challenges in their French reading skills. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.
Science of Reading:
These texts are aligned with sounds being taught in any Science of Reading aligned curriculum. They are set up for student success based on the research for increasing reading fluency and building student confidence in the classroom!
Once you have established the strategies for identifying sounds, initial sounds, and blending sounds, segmenting sounds, students will be able to use these self-driven passages on their own. What a great way to build learning autonomy!
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CKLA Unit 7 Editable Focus Board - 5th Grade | ELA | Science of Reading
By Fortunate in Fifth Grade
CKLA follows the Science of Reading. Many schools are moving to the Science of Reading and adopting curricula like CKLA however not purchasing printable resources. I have found myself in the same spot. As I work through this curriculum I am making resources to help other teachers navigate CKLA and what they need in their classrooms to be successful. Make sure to follow me to get notified when I add additional units.
Having a focus board in your classroom is an instructional tool that enhances organization, communication, and clarity in the learning process. It helps students stay on track, engage with the curriculum, and work toward achieving specific learning objectives. This PowerPoint is editable and you can edit it to your needs.
How to use:
Print out posters and laminate. Print the cards on colored card stock and laminate. Attach velcro to cards and posters and swap them out as you move through the units!
What's included:
12 posters –Vocabulary, Literary Vocabulary, Writing, Reading, and 4 reading group posters. It also includes additional editable posters to customize to your needs.
Vocabulary Words for all lessons.
Literary Vocabulary for all lessons.
Writing for all lessons.
Reading for all lessons.
Blank Templates.
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Johnny Appleseed Reading Comprehension/Creative Writing/Vocabulary
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Explore the man and the myth of Johnny Appleseed in "Johnny Appleseed: The Man Behind the Legend."
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Answer Key included for seamless lesson planning and assessment.
Wall-E Movie Watch Along Bundle
By A Teachers Sidekick
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.
Affixes Sentence Reading Rings for Prefixes and Suffixes
By Jennifer Connett
Practice reading words with affixes with these prefix and suffix reading cards. Students will have fun reading sentences with prefixes and suffixes with this this literacy activity.
What is Included:
These reading rings contain 7-11 cards for each prefix and suffix included.
Ways to Use:
Both activities can be stored in task boxes or hung on hooks for easy access.
These reading rings are perfect for young learners who are being introduced to words that have common prefixes and suffixes.
When to Use
Prefixes Included:
anti-, bi-, de-, dis-, fore-, il-, im-, in-, inter-, ir-, mis-, non-, over -, pre-, re-, sub-, tri-, un-, under-, uni-
Suffixes Included:
-able, -er, -est, -ful, -ible, -ion, -less, -ly, -ment, -ness, -ous, -y
If there is a prefix or suffix you need added to this set, please let me know!
Painting Art: Fingerprint Flower Garden.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Fingerprint Flower Garden Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. For this assignment, I asked students to use their pointer finger (no paint brush) to create the flower pedals. Students filled the paper with fingerprint flowers for one class period. During the second-class period, students used crayons and color markers to draw stems, leaves, grass, insects, and other things in their scene. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
"It Came From the Trees" by Ally Russell comprehension questions
By Debbie Tanner
Dive into the adventurous world of It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell with this engaging set of comprehension questions! Perfect for use in libraries, classrooms, home schools, or literacy centers, these questions are designed to help students strengthen their understanding of the text while fostering critical thinking and reading comprehension skills. This title is part of the Texas Bluebonnet list for 2025-2026.
What Jo Did - Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
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In this product, The Reading Street - What Jo Did is read and reviewed. In this product, students will read the comprehension passage, What Jo Did. Students will review the selection vocabulary words: fouled, hoop, jersey, marveled, rim, speechless, swatted, and unbelievable. Examples of each selection vocabulary word are used in sentences. Students have the opportunity to make up a sentence using each selection vocabulary word as well. Students will review/learn what a fiction text is and will have the opportunity to come up with possible fiction story ideas. As students read the text, What Jo Did, they can answer comprehension questions. 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. 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, Charles R. Smith Jr. based on the passage from the text.
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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!
AVID Christmas | December Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills
By Teach Savvy Store
This AVID Christmas and December Early Finisher Packet is designed to engage students with no-prep activities that reinforce WICOR skills (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading). Perfect for keeping early finishers productive, it offers Christmas-themed worksheets and fun challenges. Ideal for 5th-12th graders, this packet is a great way to combine learning and seasonal fun!
Editable Literature Circle Resources
By Visual Vibe
Literature Circles are an effective and engaging way to instil the love of reading, get your students invested in the books they're reading and help them to develop necessary reading strategies and skills.
This resource will help you to set up your literature circles and create a fabulous reading culture for your classroom.
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RACE Writing Bulletin Board | Posters | Back to School
By That Christian Educator
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
Digital and Print- Elements of Plot Notes and Student Activity - Google Slides
By Kile's Classroom
Identify the Elements of Plot with this great interactive notebook page and student practice.
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Plot can be hard to dissect, but this plot set makes it easy and gives the students a permanent reference tool to refer back to when working with plot in the future.
This set includes an interactive foldable, a short story with clear elements of plot, and a cut and paste student activity. The answer key for both activities is provided with the print (PDF) version.
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Halloween Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions for Autism 2-6th Grade
By Kiyana
Celebrate Halloween while enhancing your students' language arts skills with our Halloween Fun reading comprehension passage! This 300-word non-fiction text introduces young learners to Halloween traditions like costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations. Designed especially for visual learners, including students in autism and MD units, this resource features symbol-supported text and visual answer choices to aid comprehension and engagement.
With 8 targeted questions that cover who, what, when, where, and how, this passage supports critical thinking and vocabulary development in a festive context. Perfect for holiday-themed lessons or individual practice, Halloween Fun makes learning enjoyable and accessible, ensuring all students can participate and benefit from the activity. Download now to bring a touch of Halloween magic to your classroom while reinforcing essential reading skills and use for years to come!
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iReady Bulletin Board Trackers: Printable Characters for Progress!
By Meredith Herron
iReady Bulletin Board Trackers: Printable Characters for Progress!
Enhance your classroom with these vibrant iReady Bulletin Board Trackers! This printable set features engaging iReady characters to motivate students as they track their progress. Perfect for creating an interactive and visually appealing space, these trackers encourage goal setting and celebrate learning milestones. Transform your bulletin board into a hub of inspiration and achievement!
Instructions for use: Print the tracker you'd like to use for your bulletin board. Carefully cut around the edges, then align the pieces and secure them with tape on the back to hold them together. Finally, hang it up on your bulletin board!
What is included:
- Diagnostic Bulletin Board Tracker
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- 3 iReady Characters (Large Printable Posters)
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Multisyllabic Phonics Games (closed syllables) GROWING BUNDLE- SOR
By WhatsPoppinInK
This game set includes four different games and only closed syllable words. Right now, this set includes syllable-CLOSED words but I will be adding all the way up to 6 syllables to this set. This is a growing bundle! These games are a perfect addition to your literacy centers, but also could be used in small group. Each game comes with directions on how to play and tips for use.
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.
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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.