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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:
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.
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American Family day Reading Comprehension Passages - Fun Grandparents Activities
By The Students Palace
Celebrate the significance of family and the bonds that hold us together with our American Family Day Reading Comprehension Passage.
This engaging passage explores the values of love, support, and unity within families, emphasizing the positive impact strong family connections have on our well-being.
Discover the traditions and activities families engage in on American Family Day, and learn the importance of reflection, gratitude, and appreciation for our loved ones.
Test your comprehension with thought-provoking questions and deepen your understanding of the value of family relationships. Ideal for students and individuals seeking to appreciate and nurture their family connections.
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30 Pages
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Great for kids, boys and girls
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Printable Autumn Turkey Reading Comprehension Passages with Answers
By The Students Palace
Explore the world of turkeys with this engaging printable reading comprehension passage. Discover the fascinating life cycle of these birds, from hatching as eggs to reaching adulthood. Test your knowledge with comprehension questions and check your understanding with provided answers. Perfect for young learners and nature enthusiasts."
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
30 Pages
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Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
Back to school Reading Comprehension Passages - Fun August September Activities
By The Students Palace
"Back to School Reading Comprehension Passage" is a comprehensive reading material designed to explore the significance of the back-to-school season. It provides engaging content that highlights the transition from summer break to the classroom environment, the importance of teachers, the opportunities for personal growth, and the excitement of learning new subjects.
The passage aims to enhance reading comprehension skills while providing informative and thought-provoking content related to the back-to-school experience. It is suitable for students of various ages and can be used as a valuable resource during the back-to-school season.
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
30 Pages
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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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Printable Columbus Day Reading Comprehension Passages with Answers
By The Students Palace
Explore the age of discovery with these Printable Christopher Columbus Day Reading Comprehension Passages with Answers. Journey through the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus and his impact on history. Understand the motivations, challenges, and consequences of his exploration in an educational and engaging way. These passages provide valuable insights into Columbus's travels and their significance in the broader context of global history. Ideal for students, educators, or anyone interested in learning more about this pivotal moment in time.
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
30 Pages
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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
NOTE
This is a digital item.
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No refunds as this is a digital product.
BUNDLE of Resources for Independent Reading : Worksheets and a Rubric!
By The Red-Haired Reader
This product bundles all of my Independent Reading products together. Please check out the products individually so you can see exactly what is included. Thank you so much!
As You Like It - Interactive flipbook
By Educate and Create
An interactive flip book/ study guide for William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It". Includes questions for each Act and an answer key.
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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
Included in each PDF printable resource:
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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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Louis Sachar "Holes" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 57-page set of worksheets for the story "Holes" by Louis Sachar. I divided the book into 11 sections of four or five chapters each. For each section of four or five chapters, there are two worksheets: * multiple choice questions * short answer questions There are also numerous worksheets and activities in this novel study: * review questions (two pages) * vocabulary (six pages) * story review * story reflection * story elements * summaries * author study * "w" questions * illustrations * story map * point of view * character analysis * character sketches * story analysis * compare and contrast * quotations * comic strip * book design * news report * interviews * scrambled sentences * crossword puzzle * fallen phrases * word search There is also an answer key included at the end of the file. Worksheets for novels and chapter books: Betty G. Birney: The World according to Humphrey Andrew Clements: Frindle Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Roald Dahl: Danny the Champion of the World Roald Dahl: James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl: Matilda Roald Dahl: The BFG Kate DiCamillo: Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Kate DiCamillo: The Tale of Despereaux Astrid Lindgren: Pippi Longstocking Lois Lowry: Number the Stars Patricia MacLachlan: Sarah, Plain and Tall Patricia MacLachlan: Skylark Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: Shiloh Scott O’Dell: Island of the Blue Dolphins Veronica Roth: Divergent J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Louis Sachar: Holes Armstrong Sperry: Call It Courage Mark Twain: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn E. B. White: Charlotte’s Web E. B. White: Stuart Little Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods
Bloom's Taxonomy RACE Writing PRINT & DIGITAL Activities
By Christina Bush
Allow students to take control of their learning by creating text-dependent questions based off of the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy! This activity requires students to develop and apply higher-order thinking skills by coming up with their own questions while also coming up with an answer key using the R.A.C.E writing strategy.
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Close Reading Activity Book Volume 2 | Non-Fiction Texts | 5th-6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Engage your 5th and 6th graders in critical thinking and comprehension with 'Non-Fiction Volume 2: Close Reading Passages and Activities.' This no-prep resource includes ten high-interest informational texts, each paired with a variety of engaging activities. Designed to deepen understanding and spark curiosity, each passage is followed by comprehension questions, grammar practice, an extension task, a crossword puzzle, and a word search—perfect for in-depth learning or review!
This book contains the following worksheets:
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
This close reading activity book is perfect for fifth and sixth grade, ideal for both classroom and homeschool settings, and requires zero prep. Empower your students with these engaging, educational non-fiction passages and activities that bring history, science, and culture to life!
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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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Onjali Rauf "The Boy at the Back of the Class" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 57-page set of worksheets for the story "The Boy at the Back of the Class" by Onjali Rauf.
For each set of three chapters (C1-C3, C4-C6, etc...), there are two worksheets:
* comprehension questions
* story analysis
In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:
* story review
* similes
* personification
* metaphors
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* symbols
* indirect characterization
* connections
* cause and effect
* compare and contrast
* point of view
* letter writing
* w questions
* illustrations
* characters
* character analysis
* comic strip
* story elements
* book design
* news report
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* interviews
* crossword puzzle
* word search
* story test (4 pages)
Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.
Worksheets for novels and chapter books:
Betty G. Birney: The World according to Humphrey
Beverly Cleary: Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Andrew Clements: Frindle
Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Kate DiCamillo: Because of Winn-Dixie
C. S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Astrid Lindgren: Pippi Longstocking
Patricia MacLachlan: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Kate Messner: Long Road to Freedom
Scott O’Dell: Island of the Blue Dolphins
J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Louis Sachar: Holes
Armstrong Sperry: Call It Courage
Lauren Tarshis: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii
Bill Wallace: Red Dog
E. B. White: Charlotte’s Web
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods
...and more worksheets for novels and chapter books
Author's Style and Types of Sentences (Middle Grades)
By Beth Hammett
This 31 page middle grade lesson plan comes ready to implement with easy to follow, color coded examples and activities for teaching, learning, and mastering author's style and types of sentences. Includes: History of Writing and Changes in Styles (1400s and 1700s to current) Models for writing great author's style and types of sentences Practice activities for sentence lengths and varieties Types of sentences (basic, compound, complex, compound-complex) Colorcoded examples of sentences Tips for writing Peer workshopping activities Excellent for homeschool, flipped classes, Gifted & Talented/Pre-Ap/AP, literacy centers, project based classrooms, and test prep. Meets CCSS and state guidelines for ELA. Requires critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Robert Kimmel Smith "The War with Grandpa" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 56-page set of worksheets for the story "The War with Grandpa" by Robert Kimmel Smith.
I divided the book into eight sections. For each section in the book, there are two worksheets:
* comprehension questions
* vocabulary and story analysis
In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:
* story review
* language skills
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* review activity
* cause and effect
* compare and contrast
* point of view
* writing a letter
* w questions
* illustrations
* characters
* character analysis
* comic strip
* story map
* story elements
* book design
* news report
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* interviews
* crossword puzzle
* word search
* story test (4 pages)
Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.
Roald Dahl "The BFG" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 79-page set of worksheets for the story "The BFG" by Roald Dahl.
For every chapter, there are two worksheets:
* comprehension questions
* vocabulary & story analysis
In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:
* pre-reading activity
* story review
* author study
* character analysis
* picture practice
* comic strip
* giant activity
* book design
* story map
* news report
* writing a letter
* W questions
* sequences
* BFG activity
* cause and effect
* compare and contrast
* interviews
* point of view
* summaries
* theme
* scrambled sentences
* crossword puzzle
* word search
* story test (4 pages)
Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.
Worksheets for stories by Roald Dahl:
* Billy and the Minpins
* Boy: Tales of Childhood
* Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
* Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
* Danny the Champion of the World
* Esio Trot
* Fantastic Mr. Fox
* George’s Marvelous Medicine
* Going Solo
* James and the Giant Peach
* Matilda
* The BFG
* The Enormous Crocodile
* The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
* The Magic Finger
* The Twits
* The Witches
Astrid Lindgren "Pippi Longstocking" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 71-page set of worksheets for the story "Pippi Longstocking" by Astrid Lindgren. This includes a four-page story test.
For each chapter, there are four worksheets:
* comprehension questions (multiple choice)
* comprehension questions (short answer)
* vocabulary
* story analysis
There are also several pages of differentiated activities at the end of the novel study:
* story review
* story reflection
* author study
* "w" questions
* picture practice
* character sketches
* story map
* point of view
* character analysis
* comic strip
* book design
* news report
* interviews
* writing a letter
* compare and contrast
* review activity
* summaries
* scrambled sentences
* crossword puzzle
* fallen phrases
* word search
* story test (four pages)
Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for novels and chapter books:
Betty G. Birney: The World according to Humphrey
Andrew Clements: Frindle
Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Roald Dahl: James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl: Matilda
Roald Dahl: The BFG
Kate DiCamillo: Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
Kate DiCamillo: The Tale of Despereaux
Astrid Lindgren: Pippi Longstocking
Astrid Lindgren: Pippi in the South Seas
Lois Lowry: Number the Stars
Patricia MacLachlan: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan: Skylark
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: Shiloh
Scott O’Dell: Island of the Blue Dolphins
Veronica Roth: Divergent
J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Louis Sachar: Holes
Armstrong Sperry: Call It Courage
Mark Twain: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
E. B. White: Charlotte’s Web
E. B. White: Stuart Little
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods
E. Lockhart "We Were Liars" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 57-page set of worksheets for the story "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart.
This includes a four-page story test.
I divided this book into nine sections. For each section, there are two worksheets:
* comprehension questions
* story analysis
In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:
* story review
* similes
* personification
* metaphors
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* symbols
* indirect characterization
* connections
* cause and effect
* compare and contrast
* point of view
* letter writing
* w questions
* illustrations
* characters
* character analysis
* comic strip
* story elements
* book design
* news report
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* interviews
* crossword puzzle
* word search
* story test (4 pages)
Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.
Worksheets for novels and chapter books:
Betty G. Birney: The World according to Humphrey
Beverly Cleary: Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Andrew Clements: Frindle
Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Kate DiCamillo: Because of Winn-Dixie
C. S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Astrid Lindgren: Pippi Longstocking
Patricia MacLachlan: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Kate Messner: Long Road to Freedom
Scott O’Dell: Island of the Blue Dolphins
J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Louis Sachar: Holes
Armstrong Sperry: Call It Courage
Lauren Tarshis: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii
Bill Wallace: Red Dog
E. B. White: Charlotte’s Web
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods
...and more worksheets for novels and chapter books
Louis Sachar "Small Steps" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 51-page set of worksheets for the story "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar.
For each section of five chapters (C1-C5, C6-C10, etc...), there are two worksheets:
* comprehension questions
* story analysis
In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:
* story review
* similes
* metaphors
* story reflection
* theme
* motif
* symbols
* indirect characterization
* connections
* cause and effect
* compare and contrast
* point of view
* letter writing
* w questions
* illustrations
* characters
* character analysis
* comic strip
* story elements
* book design
* news report
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* interviews
* crossword puzzle
* word search
* story test (4 pages)
Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.
Worksheets for novels and chapter books:
Betty G. Birney: The World according to Humphrey
Beverly Cleary: Ramona Quimby, Age 8
Andrew Clements: Frindle
Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Kate DiCamillo: Because of Winn-Dixie
C. S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Astrid Lindgren: Pippi Longstocking
Patricia MacLachlan: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Kate Messner: Long Road to Freedom
Scott O’Dell: Island of the Blue Dolphins
J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Louis Sachar: Holes
Armstrong Sperry: Call It Courage
Lauren Tarshis: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii
Bill Wallace: Red Dog
E. B. White: Charlotte’s Web
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods
...and more worksheets for novels and chapter books
Printable Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages with Answers
By The Students Palace
Explore the fascinating world with our engaging and educational "Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages." Designed to coincide with the celebration of Black History Month , this printable resource provides a fun and informative journey into the history, significance, and creative aspects of mlk.
Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
24 Pages
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Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
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Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
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This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.
Printable Martin luther king jr | mlk Reading Comprehension Passages with Answer
By The Students Palace
Explore the fascinating world with our engaging and educational "Martin luther king jr | mlk Reading Comprehension Passages." Designed to coincide with the celebration of Martin luther king jr | mlk Day , this printable resource provides a fun and informative journey into the history, significance, and creative aspects of mlk.
Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
20 Pages
( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls
NOTE
This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.