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The Civil War: The Siege of Vicksburg Passage & Activities - NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This product introduces the Siege of Vicksburg, the 47 day long occupation of Vicksburg, Mississippi during the Civil War, to students. The passage specifically discusses the events and military strategy that led to the siege, the realities of life for those who lived through the siege, the immediate impact of this moment in history on the outcome of the war, and the long lasting legacy of this event on America.
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:
★ 3 page passage
★ 15 multiple choice comprehension questions
★ 5 short answer comprehension questions
★ Primary source analysis of a diary entry written by a soldier present at the siege
★ Choice board with diverse activities to extend learning
★ Answer keys
★ Link to Google Slides version
This product is a part of my Civil War series (products will be linked as they are published) ⤵⤵⤵
Pre-War: 1830s-1860
Secession and Formation of the Confederacy (1860-1861)
Opening Conflict (1861)
Early War (1862)
Eastern Theater
Western Theater
Turning Points (1863)
Total War and Union Advancements (1864)
End of the War (1865)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
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Inquiry: How To Research: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Weeks 1-4
By Colleen Burdette
Before beginning the study of history, students need to know how to study:
These activities walk students through the steps of quality researching. This is a great way to begin a study of social studies. Students are guided to an understanding of what is good information and what is not.
Students will:
Aligns with 5th grade Studies Weekly week 1-4.
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Isaac Newton Biography Reading Comprehension Passage Multiple Choice Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This product offers an engaging, Famous Scientist and inventor Isaac Newton-themed educational package. It includes Isaac Newton's Biography reading comprehensive passages with multiple-choice questions and answer keys, a word search puzzle, and a coloring page featuring the iconic scientist himself.
The reading passage is accompanied by a set of thought-provoking multiple-choice questions, each designed to test students' comprehension and critical thinking skills. These questions challenge learners to recall key information and analyze the text, promoting a deeper understanding of Newton's life and work.
In addition to the comprehension questions, this product offers an interactive Word Search Puzzle related to important terms and concepts associated with Isaac Newton's achievements. This fun and engaging activity reinforces vocabulary and enhances memory retention.
To further enrich the learning experience, the package also includes a delightful Newton coloring page. This creative outlet allows students to express themselves artistically while reinforcing their knowledge of this iconic historical figure.
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Black History Month Digital Resource: 45 GoogleSlides, 15 Texts, Video & Writing
By TooBookedUp
Did you know the theme for Black History Month 2024 focuses on African Americans and the Arts? Do you only have 20 minutes per day to incorporate Black History Month?
Switch up your classroom's exploration of African American history through art with our comprehensive digital resource, which includes 45 interactive Google Slides. This engaging and educational tool is designed to offer an in-depth look into the lives and works of 15 influential African American artists, perfect for daily learning activities in February or any time of the year perfect for daily warm-ups or part of a larger Black History Month unit.
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Transform your teaching approach with this enriching digital resource on African American artists. Inspire your students with the powerful stories, artistic expressions, and cultural impacts of these remarkable individuals. Add this multifaceted educational tool to your collection today and bring history to life in your classroom!
What Is? Book Series Digital Reading Comprehension Lessons Book Report Template
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).
The books in the series include:
This product is easy to use:
The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):
Spring Science Probability of Finding a Four-Leaf Clover WEBQUEST
By Science and STEAM Team
This Webquest is perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Students will complete a Webquest and find out how math and science can increase a person's probability of finding a four-leaf clover! Links to an article to read and a video to view are included. Answer Key is provided.
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By Educate and Create
Shakespeare Ultimate Bundle. Includes resources for the following plays: Hamlet, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Macbeth, A Midsummer's Night Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Romeo and Juliet, Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, and The Twelfth Night. Great for covering Shakespeare at multiple grade levels or multiple plays. Includes different activities, study guides, games, and more. Works great as a school resource.
Phonological Awareness Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions
By True Line Texts
Boost your students' phonological awareness with this engaging Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions! Perfect for phonological awareness activities, this resource is designed to make learning interactive and thought-provoking while building critical reading skills.
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This resource is ideal for teaching key reading skills through meaningful discussions and activities. Whether you're introducing or reinforcing phonological awareness, it provides a versatile tool to enhance your students' learning experience.
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Grab this Phonological Awareness Reading Comprehension Activity today to engage your students in meaningful learning!
By Miss Clever Cookie
Looking for an Easter-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity? These reading passages are designed to help students practice **skim reading, summarizing **and comparing.
They are perfect for EFL / ESL students at the A1/A2 level and can also be used for native English classes at 3rd to 4th grade level. With low prep, just print and use. It contains 8 reading passages about Easter traditions in 8 different countries.
Each reading passage comes with 4 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. Summarization questions are on a separate sheet of paper. Students use Venn diagrams (included) to compare any 2 of the 8 countries and to showcase the similarities and differences between the way they celebrate Easter.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
♥ 8 reading passages (each with 4 multiple-choice questions)
♥ 8 sheets with summaries (students choose the best fitting one)
♥ a Venn diagram
♥ directions
♥ teacher answer key
THIS PRODUCT EXPLORES NEW YEAR TRADITIONS IN:
**☺ **USA
☺ Czech Republic
☺ Philippines
☺ Hungary
☺ Guatemala
☺ Sweden
☺ Greece
☺ Ethiopia
Options for use:
☻Independent Work
☻Pair Work
☻Sub plan
☻Stations
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Graphic Features of Text | Lesson | Practice | Project
By Blooming Through High School
Graphic Features of Text fits in perfectly with informational units. While teaching summarizing, author's purpose, and analyzation, teachers can present charts, and other elements of text structure to further increase student's learning.
What's Included:
All files come in Word, or Powerpoint with a PDF for easy printing. Questions presented focus on high level learning and challenging student thinking.
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St. Patrick's Day My Pot o' Gold Character Traits Activity
By Beth Hammett
Introduce character traits to students then tie the concepts to real life with this pot o' gold activity. Students choose one character trait to define each of their classmates. Then, they write the character traits on gold coins, cut and paste onto peers' pot o' gold. Informative writing activity that reinforces using examples for fact-based essays. Includes: Easy to follow directions with optional age-based activities Pot o' Gold Coins handout Character Trait Sheet Follow-up writing activities Fun, engaging activity for elementary students who need introductions or reinforcement in working with character traits and fact-based writing.
Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 1
By Mark Holmes
Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.
The package includes:
A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:
20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning
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A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:
By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:
This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.
Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!
Non-Fiction Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A book with ten close reading passages, or informational texts. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity. The close reading passages require NO PREP and are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.
This book contains the following activities:
1 – Mount Everest
2 – Children of the Industrial Revolution
3 – Roswell
4 – William Shakespeare’s Macbeth
5 – The Transatlantic Slave Trade
6 – The Great Plague
7 – Martin Luther King
8 – Abraham Lincoln
9 – Ancient Olympic Games
10 – Mars – The Red Planet
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For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Non-Fiction Close Reading Bundle | Digital & Print.
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The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5 minutes - read through the text individually.
40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.
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AVID Socratic Seminar Team Building l John F. Kennedy Moon Speech Lesson Plan
By KJ Inspired Resources
Use this AVID Socratic Seminar Team Building l John F. Kennedy Moon Speech lesson plan with Google Slides and summary/reflection to increase dialogue and engagement in your classroom.
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Native American Reading Comprehension | Geronimo Reading Comprehension Passage
By Learn smartly
Dive into the courageous life of Geronimo, the legendary leader of the Apache tribe, with this reading comprehension passage. Students will explore Geronimo’s fearless resistance against both U.S. and Mexican forces as he fought to protect his people and their lands. This passage highlights his numerous escape attempts, his leadership during raids, and his enduring legacy as a symbol of Native American resilience.
Perfect for students in grades 4-8, this reading comprehension resource includes thought-provoking questions, vocabulary activities, and multiple-choice questions designed to test understanding and boost critical thinking skills. It’s an excellent addition to any lesson on Native American history or during Native American Heritage Month, helping students connect with the powerful stories of Native leaders like Geronimo.
What’s Included:
Size 8.5 x 11 in
4 Pages
Zip
Multiple-choice questions
Reading comprehension
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Shoshone Native American Research Reading Passage- Indigenous History
By Veronica Reyes
Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Shoshone people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!
***Need a report template?? Look for our research booklet in the bundle***
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Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Shoshone history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet. Order now and enrich your curriculum with this essential educational tool!
Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
In this product, students will learn about thermal energy. In the beginning of the product, matter is reviewed and how matter can be seen in three different forms - solid, liquid, and gas. Students will then review how matter changes. Thermal energy will be introduced in this product. Students will then discuss the meaning of thermal energy, how heat flows from warmer to colder objects and examples will be provided. Students will then be provided with visual examples to help them understand this process. Students will be provided with thermal energy examples and how heat moves. Students will learn there there are different forms of energy such as light, electrical, mechanical, sound, and chemical, and will learn how all of those forms change to thermal energy. Examples along with pictures are provided. Students will also learn the many ways thermal energy is used throughout out day to day life that we don't think about. Throughout the product, students will be asked comprehension questions that include short answer and multiple choice to ensure comprehension.
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Earth Day close reading passage and mini-book - Ready to Recycle
By Sassycat Corner
Celebrate Earth Day with this 2 page reading passage and it's matching Foldable Mini book titled "Ready to Recycle". This article discusses the concept of recycling, what materials can be recycled, and how recycled materials become new materials. In addition to the 2 page article (and it's matching foldable mini book both written and a 4.9 - 5.9 aproximate reading level), you receive five practice pages, which include: - 1 page of constructed response questions - 1 page of sequencing & multiple choice questions - 1 page graphic organizer - 1 page vocabulary matching - 1 page writing activity These foldable mini books have been very popular in both my own classroom, and that of colleagues and other classrooms across the country. We keep them inside envelopes glued to a page inside our science / social studies interactive notebooks, but they could be used for other purposes. The 2 page article is exactly the same, and is designed for those who do not have the time to do the foldable in class, or for those with students who have fine motor skill issues and can't do the foldable. Find more for Earth Day here at Sassycat Corner. Earth Day Writing Prompt Task Cards
Bill of Rights Activity Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Task Card Escape Room
By That One Cheerful Classroom
Make learning about the Bill of Rights fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.
Lead your students to discover information about the Bill of Rights by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.
Here's what you'll get:
Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!
Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!
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