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Paperless Picture of The Day Morning Meeting Work Digital Resources

By Professional Development and Teacher Prep

Do your students need highly engaging morning meeting digital resources or a picture of the day to start off their morning? Morning Meeting Picture Slides are important to utilize to develop strong relationships with students and peer-to-peer relationships.  The picture of the day allows for deeper conversations and the building of a strong classroom community, which in turn raises academic achievement skills. The digital resource has many diverse pictures where everyone can feel represented.

How I Use Picture of The Day

We use a picture of the day every morning during our morning meeting routine. The morning meeting slides are projected on our screen for all students to see. Students are asked to infer, visualize, synthesize, and create connections with the picture. Looking closely at a picture is an important reading skill for students to develop to create inferences about what they are reading. 

Additionally, The picture of the day can be used for writing prompts or centers. Students can look at the picture and write a story based on the picture. 

This is also an excellent resource to use with your remote learners. You could assign one or more morning meeting slides to their learning management system for morning meetings and writing or reading activities. 

“Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically.” -Responsive Classroom

“Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. In addition, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each other, and promote an overall sense of community in the classroom.” -Centervention

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  • 180 pages of editable Google Slides. 
  • Diverse, beautiful pictures.
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  • An excellent time-saver where all of the pictures are ready to go in one place!

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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:

  • 60-Minute Lesson Plan: A detailed, step-by-step guide that includes a mini-lesson, note-taking activities, and practice exercises to help students understand plot structure using the classic story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears."
  • Engaging Story Video: A captivating video of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" to visually and audibly engage students, enhancing comprehension and retention.
  • Teacher Exemplar: A sample filled-out plot diagram to demonstrate expectations and guide your instruction effectively.
  • Canva Slides: Professionally designed, customizable slides that enhance the visual learning experience and can be tailored to fit your teaching style.
  • Versatile Graphic Organizer: A reusable plot diagram graphic organizer that can be applied to any story throughout the year, supporting continuous learning and application of plot structure concepts.

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:

  • Streamlined Teaching: Everything you need in one package, from lesson plans to visual aids, ensuring a smooth and efficient teaching experience.
  • Enhanced Student Learning: Helps students visually and conceptually grasp plot structures, fostering deeper literary understanding and analytical skills.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning activities, making it adaptable to various classroom settings.
  • Year-Long Utility: The graphic organizer’s adaptability means it remains a useful tool for any narrative text throughout the school year, supporting continuous reinforcement of plot structure concepts.

Perfect For:

  • ELA Teachers: Looking to build a solid foundation in narrative structure and enhance students' literary analysis skills.
  • Elementary to Middle School Classrooms: Specifically designed for Grades 4-6, but adaptable for other grade levels as needed.
  • Teachers Seeking Engaging Resources: Ideal for those who want to incorporate multimedia and interactive elements into their lessons to boost student engagement.

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.

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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.

  • Cracking codes
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Mystery pictures
  • True or False game
  • Game Show
  • Character Study
  • Order of events
  • Discussion prompt questions

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.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

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Science Vocabulary Match

By Fortunate in Fifth Grade

Do you teach 5th grade science? Do you use the Discovery Education curriculum? If so this is a wonderful vocabulary resource for you! Even if you don't use Discovery Education these vocabulary words still follow the NGSS 5th grade standards. This bundle includes 8 units of vocabulary with answer keys

Each Vocabulary Match Includes:

  • A printable page for students.
  • Easy matching by writing the letter of the correct definition on the line.
  • Answer keys

Using these vocabulary matches is a great way to build students' comprehension when they practice learning the vocabulary words they are reading in the text.

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Context Clues Worksheets Determining Meaning of Unknown Words

By Blooming Through High School

THIS IS A PDF FILE

Why teach word meaning through nonsense words?

  • Students must use critical thinking to solve
  • Students must read the whole passage for context clues
  • Students must problem solve to find the best word that makes the most sense.
  • They can't find the answer except through problem solving.

All of these are things we want every student to do! This is something that is already adapted for high and low learners.

Starting with three nonsense words gets students going so they can work in groups or independently to decode the meaning of 7 REAL words (selected from the SAT vocabulary list).

This is a perfect activity for group problem solving and critical thinking!

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Chemical and physical Coloring Pages & Games - Fun Science Activities BUNDLE

By The Students Palace

Elevate Mental Health Awareness Month with our diverse bundle of therapeutic activities. Explore soothing Quotes Coloring Pages and intricate Quotes Mandala Coloring Pages. Engage your mind with Jigsaw Puzzles, Quotes Cut and Paste, Puzzles Word Search, Sudoku, and Mazes. Foster connection with Bingo Games. This collection offers relaxation, mindfulness, and empowerment for all ages.

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  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

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  • Great for kids, boys and girls

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One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity thru Dual-Perspectives 5-8

By Mark Holmes

One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity and Empathy through Dual-Perspective Narratives 5-8

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Dive into the world of subjectivity and empathy with "1 Story, 2 Perspectives," a unique collection of eight short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this resource encourages readers to examine familiar scenarios through different lenses, fostering understanding, compassion, and critical thinking skills.

Each story features two distinct characters, such as the shy new kid and the boisterous class clown, or the driven athlete and the passionate artist. By presenting both perspectives side by side, these narratives invite students to step into the shoes of each character, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As students engage with the stories, they'll develop a deeper appreciation for the role that personality, priorities, and life experiences play in shaping one's perception of the world.

But the learning doesn't stop with the stories themselves! This comprehensive resource also includes 20 thought-provoking activities and discussion questions, providing educators with a wealth of tools for extending the lessons of empathy and perspective-taking. From comparative analysis and writing prompts to role-playing exercises and real-world connections, these activities are designed to help students internalize the stories' messages and apply them to their own lives.

Key features of "1 Story, 2 Perspectives":

  • 8 engaging short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints
  • Suitable for students in grades 5-8
  • Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives
  • Includes 20 activities and discussion questions for deeper exploration
  • Adaptable for various classroom settings and learning styles
  • Aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By exploring these dual-perspective narratives and engaging in the accompanying activities, students will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of empathy and subjectivity
  • Recognize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints
  • Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
  • Improve written and verbal communication abilities
  • Foster a more compassionate and inclusive classroom community

"One Story, Two Perspectives" is a must-have resource for any educator looking to promote social-emotional learning, character education, and the development of 21st-century skills. Download now and watch as your students grow into more understanding, empathetic, and open-minded individuals!

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Two Non-Fiction Close Reading Comprehension Books | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

Twenty close reading passages, or reading comprehension passages. Each activity comes with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a wordsearch activity and a crossword puzzle. The close reading worksheets require NO PREP and are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Volume 1 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

Volume 2 contains the following activities:

1 – The Moon Landing

2 – Nelson Mandela

3 – The California Gold Rush

4 – Marie Curie

5 – Barack Obama

6 – The Great Depression

7 – Mahatma Gandhi

8 – William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

9 – Serena Williams

10 – Cleopatra

Included in each PDF printable activity:

  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with eight questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity

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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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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.

What's Included:

  • Lesson Plan with a walkthrough of all the slides and a video overview and explanation.
  • John F. Kennedy's speech transcript for students to mark their text and come up with questions in the margins for the Seminar.
  • Google slides which go over the lesson related to John F Kennedy and his speech and discuss the process of a Soccratic Seminar. The slides include embedded links for students to follow along and access required documents.
  • Summary and reflection digital document for students to summarize and reflect what they learned through the Seminar.

Directions:

  • Students will discuss the history of the John F. Kennedy's Moon Speech as directed through the teaching slides
  • Students will follow the directions in the slide and read/mark their speech text
  • Students will watch the speech video and look for ethical/leadership qualities
  • Students will come up with questions for the Socratic Seminar using Costa's Level of Thinking
  • Students will meet with a partner to clarify any confusions
  • Students will review the protocl for Socratic Seminars
  • Students will use their questions and provided sentences stems to have dialogue in the Seminar
  • Students will complete a summary and reflection over the Seminar

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Book Report Project Templates | Simple Book Review, Bookmarks, & Parts of a Book

By Innovative Classroom Ideas

By utilizing this worksheet pack, you can make sure kids understand the material they are reading. A ton of fun printable book activities like a book report templates, parts of a book worksheets, and reading comprehension bookmarks are included in this bundle. This Book Activities Packet has it all and more, fostering a love of reading while enhancing critical thinking skills. Your little ones will be engaged and excited to explore the world of books!

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Book Report Project Templates | Simple Book Review | Reading Response Sheets

Ensure children comprehend the content they are reading by using these worksheets for book reports. These enjoyable printable book report template pages are ideal for older children enrolled in second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classes. These book report forms, which require no prep, aid in making sure that readers comprehend the material they are reading. Just print the book report template, fill it out, and write down details about the book, such as the title, author, setting, main characters, the end, and more.

These book report templates are ideal for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers of students in grades 3 through 6. They require no preparation. Instead of staring at a blank page, children should practice writing, summarizing the main ideas of the book, and confirming that they understand what they are reading. This will help your early reader succeed! A book report form, such as these worksheets, can assist kids in recalling the key elements of the literature they read and help them create an engaging report on any book they have been reading.

The activities on these book reports include:

  • Title of Book
  • Author
  • Describe the setting of the book
  • Describe the main characters of the book
  • Write a short summary of the book
  • My Opinion of the book
  • Main conflict in the story
  • The solution to the conflict
  • Plot
  • Recommendation
  • Number of Pages
  • Design a new cover
  • Favourite part of the book
  • Rate the book
  • Draw your favorite part of the book
  • Write a new ending
  • What changes would you make to the story
  • Interesting facts about the story/book
  • New words that were learned and their definitions

Book Report Project Templates | Simple Book Review | Reading Response Sheets

Use these book reports to ensure that children are comprehending what they have read. Because it requires no preparation and can be used with any book, this third-grade book report is incredibly useful. Make sure readers are comprehending what they are reading by using this book report template. There are numerous spaces on these book report forms for second, third, fourth, and fifth graders to take down details about the book, such as the title, author, setting, main characters and the ending. All you need to do is print the book report templates.

These no-prep book report templates are perfect for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5, regardless of whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler. Staring at a blank page won't help your early reader thrive; instead, they need to practice writing, summarizing the main ideas of the book, and making sure they comprehend what they are reading. Children may simply prepare an engaging report on any book they have been reading with the aid of our Book Review Template for Kids and guided prompts. Use these third-grade book report worksheets to help kids summarize and articulate the main ideas of the book they just finished reading.

The activities on these book reports include:

  • Title of Book
  • Author
  • Describe the setting of the book
  • Describe the main characters of the book
  • Write a short summary of the book
  • How did the story end?
  • Describe the climax of the story
  • Rate the book
  • My favorite part
  • My favorite character
  • A different ending could be
  • Draw a new cover for the book
  • Where did the book take place?
  • When did the book take place?
  • What obstacles did the characters face?
  • What are your thoughts on the main character
  • My thoughts on the book

Reading Comprehension Bookmarks | Fiction and Nonfiction Book Report Templates

This might be the greatest reading aid available! With the help of these printable reading comprehension bookmarks, your child can jot down important details about the fiction or nonfiction book they are currently reading. These comprehension bookmarks are an extremely easy way for children in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth school to demonstrate that they are understanding and remembering what they have studied.

These helpful printable reading comprehension bookmarks are a terrific way to assess children's comprehension of the material they have been reading or to help them get ready to write a book report. For kids in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade, these comprehension bookmarks are incredibly helpful. You will enjoy these worksheets whether you are a homeschooler, teacher, or parent. These comprehension bookmarks will help students work on remembering key facts about what they’ve read – perfect for book reports, learning to take notes, and reading comprehension.

There are 4 choices of these reading comprehension worksheets:

  • LARGE – these are 1/2 page sheets with bigger space for writing; perfect for Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade kids
  • MEDIUM – these are 1/4 page sheets and fit most books. The spaces are large enough for most 2nd-8th grade students
  • FICTION Reading Comprehension– These are designed for stories where there are main characters and a setting.
  • NON-FICTION Reading Comprehension – These are designed for kids to write down things they learn in subject books, including lines to note the bibliography to help with formulating into a report if desired

The reading comprehension printable has space for kids to note various different things depending on what grade you are working with. Here are some of the choices you will find on these bookmarks:

  • Book title
  • Author
  • Publishers, city, date (for children writing a book report after reading the book)
  • Main characters
  • Setting
  • Summary (the older student sheets have space for kids to note the beginning, middle, and end of the story)
  • Their favorite part of the story
  • Note words they don’t know to look up in a dictionary
  • Take notes on new concepts / facts they want to learn more about at their next trip to the library
  • Things I learned (for non fiction books)

Parts of a Book Worksheets & Vocabulary | Library Lessons & Reading Activities

With the help of these entertaining parts of a book worksheets, young children will enjoy learning about the components of a book. These entertaining book reports are incredibly helpful for young children. These worksheets on identifying book sections make sure that readers are aware of the title, author, and illustrator, among other elements of the books they are reading. All you need to do is print the label sections of a book worksheet, and your kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth graders will be ready to study.

These no-prep parts of a book worksheet papers are perfect for kindergarteners, first-graders, second-graders, third-graders, and fourth-graders, regardless of whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler. In order to make sure they comprehend what they are reading, children will learn about the many components of books. Children will find it easy to learn and retain the components of a book with the aid of these guided prompts and identifying pieces of a book worksheet. Additionally, you can print these elements of a book worksheets for your own classroom or home.

The activities on these parts of a book worksheets include:

  • Parts of a book coloring pages

  • Playdough mat for the parts of a book

  • Read and trace the parts of the book

  • Trace the parts of a book in lines

  • Cut and paste the parts of a book

  • Color the parts of the book in the correct color

  • Label the parts of a book on the book

  • Fill in the parts of a book

  • Complete the story part of a book

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Hatchet Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Group Activity-NO PREP Middle School ELA

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Pre-Reading Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to introduce the novel, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This PRINTABLE and DIGITAL lesson is completed in small groups and is more interactive than any Anticipation Guide I’ve ever used! As they complete this Chalk Talk, students will be activating prior knowledge about the deeper issues in the story. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to collaborate with each other interactively, whether it be at their devices working on the same file, or moving around the room! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included, as well as a printable Reflection sheet that will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented.

A Chalk Talk is a way to have a silent discussion about a question. Pre-reading and anticipatory activities are comprehension strategies that are used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic. Completed before reading, this engaging Chalk Talk will stimulate students' interest in a topic and set a purpose for reading.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • Digital Pre-Reading Chalk Talk
  • Printable Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Questions
  • Student Reflection Sheet

Note: This resource can be completed as a classroom activity on chart paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.

IDEAS FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:

  • Collaborative Online Pre-Reading Activity: Divide students among six groups and have them rotate through the six pre-reading Chalk Talk questions, reflecting on a different aspect of the text at each station.  They answer the question in their group, then add comments on their classmate's answers in other groups. The best part of this activity is that ALL the students in your classwork SIMULTANEOUSLY on the same file as you supervise!  Only one file to have to open and grade!  

  • Collaborative Printed Pre-Reading Activity:  A printable version of the questions is also included so that the Chalk Talk activity can be conducted in the classroom using chart paper. Simply print and cut out the thought-provoking questions and paste them on 6 pieces of chart paper and allow students to travel to each poster in groups and leave answers/comments using post-its and/or markers. 


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The Babysitters Club - Kristy's Great Idea Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions

By Sign with me TOD

This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Claudia, Kristy, Mary Anne, and Stacey are doing. This book discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, being responsible, starting a babysitting business, and being a good friend/sibling. 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 sentences using the vocabulary words. 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. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well.

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Context Clues Activities: Task Cards, Craft, & Assessment for Grades 4 5 6

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

Why Your Students (and You!) Will Love This Bundle!

Imagine your students confidently mastering context clues strategies while enjoying fun, interactive lessons! This Context Clues Activities Bundle has everything you need to make teaching context clues engaging, effective, and enjoyable. With context clues task cards, a taco IDEAS strategy craft, and a context clues bulletin board display, your classroom will be buzzing with excitement.

What’s Inside:

  • 28 Context Clues Task Cards: These are perfect for context clues activities like Scoot games, centers, or independent practice. Each card features diverse sentences that help students practice strategies like inference, synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and examples.
  • Scoot Recording Sheet: Keep track of answers during Scoot or other context clues activities with this printable worksheet.
  • Taco Strategy Craft (2 Sizes): A hands-on context clues craft where students create taco truck booklets to internalize the strategies. They’ll love designing their trucks while writing their own examples for inference, definition, examples, synonyms, and antonyms.
  • Interactive Notebook Page: Add to your students’ notebooks with this non-editable page that reinforces context clues activities in a compact, useful format.
  • Assessment with Answer Key: A ready-to-use worksheet that evaluates students’ understanding of context clues strategies.
  • Bulletin Board Letters & Graphics: Showcase completed context clues crafts or strategy examples with taco-themed bulletin board pieces for an eye-catching display.

Key Features:

  • Grades 4-6 Focused: Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students.
  • Print-and-Go: Save time with ready-to-use context clues activities and materials.
  • Interactive and Fun: The taco theme and context clues craft make learning strategies exciting and memorable.
  • Comprehensive Support: This bundle includes task cards, crafts, activities, assessments, and a bulletin board display to provide a complete learning experience.
  • Flexible: Use it for whole-class instruction, centers, or independent work.

Why You’ll Love It:

Your students will love the creative, taco-themed context clues craft, while you’ll appreciate how easy it is to incorporate these context clues activities into your lesson plans. The bundle engages students, saves prep time, and even includes materials to celebrate their work with a bulletin board display.

Bring the joy of learning to your classroom with this all-in-one Context Clues Activities Bundle, designed for Grades 4-6. Add it to your cart today and taco 'bout the difference it will make in your students’ reading comprehension!


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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.

What's Included:

  • Reading Strategy Roles (Predicting, Analysing, Summarising/Summarizing, Asking Questions, Making Connections, Word Searcher.
  • Reading Strategy Task Bookmarks - Student's complete their role on the bookmarks for each week.
  • Reading Group Posters

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RESEARCH TOPICS [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

It's that time of the year where you teach RESEARCH PAPERS. Well, this EDITABLE product has 110+ Research Topics that will help students to understand research concepts and shine in your class!

This RESEARCH TOPICS product can be used for comprehension of the process of writing a research paper. Indeed, this product has 6+pages of definitions and descriptions, Characteristics of the various parts of a RESEARCH PAPER, over 40 Warm Up Writing Prompts, 4 Awesome Projects, 110+ RESEARCH TOPICS, a 10+page worksheets and more to help students navigate this genre of English and writing. This RESEARCH SERIES product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

This Product Includes:

1. 110+ RESEARCH TOPICS

2. 6+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. Elements of RESEARCH WRITING

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5. Black&White Versions

6. 40 Writing WARM UP Prompts

7. 4 Awesome Projects

8. 10+ WORKSHEETS and Assignments and MORE to make your classroom GREAT!

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Bundle: Reading Activities | Dewey Decimal | Venn Diagram | Journaling

By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece

Are you looking for ways to encourage your students to read in your classroom or at your school? This bundle has everything that you need!

Encourage reading with little competition in the Dewey Decimal Reading Race. Students earn racing points and move along the race track by reading books from different Dewey categories.

Create a new book report experience and add student work to you classroom with the Word Cube Book Reports. This one includes an electronic scoring rubric with formulas already calculated!

Encourage reading and comprehension by using the 180-day A Reader's Journey ~ A Reading Journal!! 180 days worth of reading journal topics. Includes page documentation, title and author information, and a journal prompt to reflect on what students have read for the day.

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All Summer in a Day | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film

By TooBookedUp

Transport your middle school ELA classroom to the world of Ray Bradbury with our expansive and engaging week-long lesson plan for "All Summer in a Day." Tailor-made for the curious and creative minds of grades 6-8, this resource is an ideal blend of reading, analysis, and creative expression, finely tuned for the middle school classroom.

What's Included:

  • A Complete Text of "All Summer in a Day" Text included.
  • 20+ Dynamic Slides: Bring the story to life with visually engaging slides that will capture your students' attention.
  • Structured Socratic Seminar Plan: Fostering critical thinking, our Socratic seminar procedures and evidence writing guides encourage in-depth student-led discussion.
  • Innovative Choice Board Extension Activities: Cater to different learning styles and keep students intrigued with a range of activities including essay writing, creative storytelling, and art.
  • Creative Writing Opportunities: Challenge students with crafting an alternative ending to the story or expressing character perspectives through diary entries.
  • Literary Analysis Essays: Guide your students in developing argumentative, informational, and correspondence essays with thought-provoking prompts.
  • Comic Strip Creation: Combine art and narrative skills as students transform the text into a visual storyline.
  • Film vs. Text Comparison: Deepen comprehension with a Venn diagram activity comparing the short film adaptation to the original text.

Ideal For:

  • End-of-Year Engagement: Keep students motivated and learning until the last day with this immersive resource.
  • Ready-Made Sub Plans: Detailed and easy to follow, this plan keeps your classroom on track even when you're away.
  • Mini Dystopian Unit: Whether a standalone lesson or part of a larger dystopian study, this resource prompts critical thinking about society and technology.
  • Flexible for Different Grades: Designed for middle school students, all activities are easily adjustable for higher or lower grades.

Perfect Pairing: This lesson plan complements the "Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan: 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury," offering a broader exploration of dystopian themes. Find it here: Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan.

Elevate your teaching with this multifaceted unit plan that will have your students eager to read, write, and discuss. This comprehensive package will not only save you planning time but also enrich your classroom discussions and creative output.

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This is a reading comprehension passage with answers for a "Spring Bundle" that includes flowers, bees, and bunnies... The passage describes the different elements of spring that make it a special time of year. It talks about the blooming of flowers, the buzzing of bees, and the hopping of bunnies.... The passage explores the role that each of these plays in the ecosystem and how they contribute to the renewal of life during spring.

The questions and answers included in the passage will help readers test their comprehension of the details, characters, and events described in the text.

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  • ( PDF + PNG )

  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

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Alice in Wonderland Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Group Activity-NO PREP ELA Activities

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Pre-Reading Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to introduce the novel, Alice in Wonderland. This PRINTABLE and DIGITAL lesson is completed in small groups and is more interactive than any Anticipation Guide I’ve ever used! As they complete this Chalk Talk, students will be activating prior knowledge about the deeper issues in the story. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to collaborate with each other interactively, whether it be at their devices working on the same file, or moving around the room! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included, as well as a printable Reflection sheet that will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented.

A Chalk Talk is a way to have a silent discussion about a question. Pre-reading and anticipatory activities are comprehension strategies that are used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic. Completed before reading, this engaging Chalk Talk will stimulate students' interest in a topic and set a purpose for reading.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • Digital Pre-Reading Chalk Talk
  • Printable Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Questions
  • Student Reflection Sheet

Note: This resource can be completed as a classroom activity on chart paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.

IDEAS FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:

  • Collaborative Online Pre-Reading Activity: Divide students among six groups and have them rotate through the six pre-reading Chalk Talk questions, reflecting on a different aspect of the text at each station.  They answer the question in their group, then add comments on their classmate's answers in other groups. The best part of this activity is that ALL the students in your classwork SIMULTANEOUSLY on the same file as you supervise!  Only one file to have to open and grade!  

  • Collaborative Printed Pre-Reading Activity:  A printable version of the questions is also included so that the Chalk Talk activity can be conducted in the classroom using chart paper. Simply print and cut out the thought-provoking questions and paste them on 6 pieces of chart paper and allow students to travel to each poster in groups and leave answers/comments using post-its and/or markers. 


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Camp Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions

By Sign with me TOD

The Graphic Novel, Camp By Kayla Miller is a must read for students. My students enjoyed this book because it is a book about friendship, solving problems, trying new things, and growing up as they navigate middle school. This book does not have chapters, so comprehension questions were separated by pages. Therefore, written comprehension skills are emphasized while reading.

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