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Thanksgiving Football Text Features, Activities, Text Set, Quizzes, Slides
By TooBookedUp
Dive into the heart of American tradition with our Thanksgiving Football Informational Texts, meticulously crafted for middle school students in grades 5-8. This resource, tailored to a 6th-grade lexile level, is a touchdown for any ELA curriculum, aligning with key standards that focus on the analysis of print and graphic features.
What’s Inside:
Curricular Alignment:
Easy Implementation:
Student Engagement:
Holiday Relevance: Capitalize on the excitement of Thanksgiving to bring ELA standards to life.
Perfect for the Season:
Whether you're looking to supplement your curriculum with seasonal material, add rigor to your lessons, or simply bring a high-engagement topic to your classroom, our Thanksgiving Football Informational Texts are your MVP. Score big with students and educators alike by integrating this resource into your middle school ELA game plan today!
The Eyes and The Impossible No-Prep Book Club Study | Newbery Winner Series
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Dave Eggers won the 2023 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Eyes & The Impossible and is still being discovered worldwide for its incredible prose and inspiring themes. 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 1-19, and part 2 covers chapters 20 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.
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!
Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 2
By Mark Holmes
Description
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:
The importance of understanding author's purpose
The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain
How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose
Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts
Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills
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
A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:
Text Titles:
Literary Nonfiction
Journalism
Academic Writing
Practical Nonfiction
Creative Nonfiction
Additional Engaging Topics
Exploration of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt - Delving into their culture, technology, and contributions to modern society.
Science Behind Natural Disasters - Understanding earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes through a scientific lens.
The Evolution of Music from Classical to Modern Pop - Tracing how music has changed over the centuries and its influence on society.
By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:
Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension
Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose
Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts
Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts
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!
Main Events | Plot | Close Reading Comprehension | Worksheet BUNDLE
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Do your students need practice to identify the main events and elements of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements!
What's included in the money-saving bundle:
Main Events and Sequencing Close Reading Worksheets
After reading each passage, students will identify the three main events in sequential order, a small detail from the story, as well as something made up that never actually happened in the story - my students love this!!
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! The 15 passages offer variety, and this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
Story Elements Close Reading Worksheets
Do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements.
After reading each passage, students will identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme).
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
***Note: both resources in the bundle utilize the same stories but each set focuses on a different skill! Perfect for practicing multiple skills!
Perfect for extra skill work during:
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The Man Who Named the Clouds Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
In this product, The Man Who Named the Clouds is read and reviewed. Students will review/learn facts and vocabulary about what a forecast and meteorologist are, what a biography is and if it is comparable to a fiction or nonfiction text, review vocabulary words and their pictures that are present in the text, different kinds of clouds, learn about the author and the illustrator, and students will write a weather journal. Students will answer comprehension questions using this product. 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. Selection vocabulary words, their meanings, and an example of them used in a sentence is included in this product. Students will have the opportunity to make up their own sentences for each selection vocabulary word as well. 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 and illustrator.
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Figures That Helped Abolish Slavery Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the key figures that helped to abolish slavery and are studied in the 4th grade curriculum. Students will read about Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Samuel Cornish, William Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth, John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Beecher Stowe. This activity will have students reading about how each individual aided the abolition movement. 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!
Flying Lessons and Other Stories BUNDLE- First 5 Stories
By Ms. J's ELA
This bundle includes resources for the first five short stories in the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. Those stories are: How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium, The Difficult Path, Sol Painting, Inc., Secret Samantha, and The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.
Each resource includes a presentation and student worksheets which come in color and b/w for easy printing.
This bundle includes:
38 student worksheet pages
52 slides
Answer Keys
Each resource includes:
story vocabulary
pre-reading activities
tiered reading questions
an emphasis on one particular ELA standard
Depending on the length of your class periods, this resource could last 4 days or 2 weeks.
ELA - Reading Workshop Set-up, 1st 20 days - Grades 4-8
By Amanda G
"Elevate Your Reading Classroom: The Ultimate Back to School Resource for Junior and Intermediate Classes"
The first 20 days of school can set the tone for the entire year, and reading is a crucial part of that experience. This comprehensive resource makes it easy to create a smooth transition from primary to intermediate level reading workshops, with all the necessary lesson plans, BLM's, and anchor chart ideas included.
This resource will help take your students to the next level of reading success. You'll find lessons on accessing reading materials, listening to your inner voice, reasons to abandon books, leaving tracks of your thinking, different kinds of non-fiction, reading response journals, creating a list of your reading, and book talks. Plus, as a bonus, you'll get tips for creating engaging book trailers!
Start the school year/new classroom off right with this must-have resource and help your students develop a lifelong love of reading.
This resource is part of the Reading bundle and the Reading/Writing bundle.
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - Founding Fathers Bundle
By Iconic History
The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
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.
Why You’ll Love It:
Perfect For:
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.
Holes Novel Study 2-Part Lesson | Comprehension Questions | Newbery Medal Winner
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Louis Sachar won the 1999 Newbery Medal for his incredible novel Holes and is studied in classrooms nationwide. 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 speaker notes. Part one covers chapters 1-24, and part 2 covers chapters 25 through the book's ending.
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
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!
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - Novel Study - Socio-Emotional Learning
By Mark Holmes
Dive deep into Louis Sachar's heartwarming novel "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" with this comprehensive 9-week novel study designed for grades 5-6. This unit plan goes beyond traditional comprehension questions to focus on socio-emotional learning and character education, making it perfect for teachers looking to foster empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth in their students.
Key Features:
9-week detailed plan with daily activities and homework assignments
Strong emphasis on socio-emotional learning and character development
Engaging activities that promote self-reflection, empathy, and critical thinking
Variety of learning formats including discussions, role-plays, creative writing, and art projects
Flexible design allowing for adaptation to different class schedules and needs
Weekly Themes:
This novel study encourages students to:
Includes:
Perfect for:
Help your students connect deeply with this powerful story while developing crucial life skills. This novel study not only enhances reading comprehension but also nurtures emotional intelligence and personal growth.
Download now and transform your classroom into a space of empathy, self-discovery, and positive change!
4th Grade Sight Word Sentences Booklet - 260 Words
By Sign with me TOD
This product is made for:
As students are learning the ULTIMATE 260 - 4th grade sight words in this product, they will be provided with each word, an example of the word used in a sentence, and the opportunity to make up a sentence themselves using the word. I find that with my students who are Deaf/hard of hearing/ELL, when they make up sentences using each newly learned sight word, it helps them to remember how to spell the word, the meaning, and how it is used. My students love booklets of any kind that they can refer back to. Once they have come up with their sentences, they can include pictures that they print and cut out, draw pictures freehand, or find pictures in a magazine that they can add to each page of the 4th grade sight word booklet that matches each sentence they come up with. This gives students the opportunity to connect what they are learning about in the classroom with their own personal interests. This booklet is rather lengthy, so instead of printing it out, you can display it for the entire class to see as well. This booklet is perfect for students that are on grade level as well as students who require instructional information to be adapted.
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Pre-Primer – 4th Grade Sight Word List Checklist
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pre-primer sight words - 40 words
primer sight words - 52 words
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2nd grade sight words - 46 words
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4th grade sight words - 260 words
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European Explorer Scavenger Hunter (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on European explorers that are studied in the 4th grade curriculum. Students will read about Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de León, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot, Henry Hudson, Giovanni da Verrazzano, Hernando de Soto, and Samuel de Champlain. This activity will have students reading about what country the explorer sailed for, what part of the Americas they explored and how their exploration affected later colonization or knowledge of the Americas. 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!
Reading and Writing Program Launch | First 20 Days - Grades 5-6
By Amanda G
Kickstart your school year with this engaging reading and writing program launch for grades 5 and 6. Perfect for the first twenty days of school, our daily lessons ensure a smooth transition back to school, fostering critical skills and a love for learning. Empower your students with the tools they need for academic success!
Updated to support Ontario 2023 Language Curriculum
This bundle has everything you need to set up your Readers' and Writers' program! This bundle includes teacher printable and slide decks - making your first 20 days easy to plan and implement.
Writers' Program includes:
This resources included everything you need to set up your Writers' program.
Reading Program includes:
This resource includes all the required lesson plans, BLMs and anchor chart ideas.
Among the lessons included are:
Bonus: Creating Book Trailers
Buyer Feedback:
⭐️ This is a great way to start the year and set expectations and routines. My students enjoyed the activities, and I'm glad there are now digital files of reading and writing workshops. (Alexandra D.)
⭐️ This is a great resource to begin Reading and Writing and getting the chance to see where the students are at. Thanks! (Melissa L.)
⭐️ This is so very helpful in setting up Reading Workshop in a very easy-to-use format. Thank you! (Rebecca W)
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - American Presidents Bundle
By Iconic History
As time passes, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
The One & Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Reading Comprehension Digital Lessons
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Katherine Applegate won the 2013 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The One and Only Ivan, which is based on a true story out of Tacoma, WA. 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 an activity guide. Part one covers pages 1-156, and part 2 covers pages 157 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.
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!
The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes - Every Cloud has a Silver Lining Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The book, The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes - Every Cloud has a Silver Lining is a great book for students. Abby is figuring out who she is, what she likes, not giving up and persevering through difficult situations, how to feel a sense of self accomplishment and being proud of who she is, which is a great read for students as they figure out these parts of their life. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text and each chapter. Students will have the opportunity to answer questions about the main character, Abby and what she is dealing with as she navigates school 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. Each chapters questions are divided up throughout this product.
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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Amazing Women in History Bundle
By Iconic History
Great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. This bundle of Great American women biographies and worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
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.
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!