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The Secret of Star Hill - Graded Reader A2 Level
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
The Secret of Star Hill is an exciting graded reader for young learners aged 9–12. It is perfect for A2-level English students. The story follows Lena and Tom, two curious children who love adventure. One night, they ride their bikes up Star Hill and meet a friendly alien named Zuri. He needs help to fix his spaceship and return home. Together, the children and Zuri go on a journey through a dark forest and a scary cave.
This story teaches values like friendship, teamwork, and courage. It also helps children talk about feelings such as fear, surprise, and happiness. The book uses simple words and short sentences. It supports reading skills and builds confidence in English.
Beautiful cartoon-style illustrations bring the story to life. At the end, learners will enjoy fun activities to check understanding and use new words. The Secret of Star Hill is not just a story—it’s a great way to inspire young learners and show that helping others makes a big difference.
A great choice for class or home reading!
20 Quick Reference Reading Skills & Strategies Bookmarks
By Shy's Sunshine Room
What’s Included?
20 Bookmarks, each featuring a critical reading skill or strategy for grades 3 - 8:
Why You'll Love This Resource
Flu Season Tips - Staying Healthy - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL - B1-B2
By Miss Clever Cookie
Looking for a winter-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity full of useful tips on how to stay healthy during flu season? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.
It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 tips on how to stay healthy during flu season.
The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
♥ 10 reading passages
♥ answer sheets
♥ mission page
♥ directions
♥ teacher answer key
♥ conclusion
Options for use:
☻Independent Work
☻Pair Work
☻Sub plan
☻Stations
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By Visual Vibe
Reading strategies enable our students to comprehend a text in a variety of ways and develop a deeper understanding of how texts are constructed. They use these strategies to express what they have just read, make connections, draw conclusions and further engage with a text.
These posters can be used to display the learning focus for a lesson, unit or student goal. Created to match my Geometric Design theme, they are also an interesting way to display reading strategies in your classroom.
What's Included:
Reading Strategies Include:
Reading Comprehension - Synthesizing Strategy
By Visual Vibe
This Reading Comprehension - Synthesizing Pack can be used with any text, both fiction and nonfiction. With differentiated graphic organisers, to build your students 'synthesizing' skills and depth of understanding of the texts they read.
What's Included:
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Friday the 13th - Superstitions - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL B1 - B2
By Miss Clever Cookie
Looking for a Friday the thirteenth-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity about superstitions and their origin? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.
It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about superstitions and Friday the 13th.
The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
♥ 10 reading passages
♥ answer sheets
♥ mission page
♥ directions
♥ teacher answer key
♥ conclusion
Options for use:
☻Independent Work
☻Pair Work
☻Sub plan
☻Stations
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Literary Elements using Anime Worksheets, independent work
By TooBookedUp
Are you looking for an interesting way to integrate your students' love for anime and your love for literary elements? This front and back worksheet can be assigned virtually or printed for independent work. Students will watch an episode of their favorite anime and analyze for setting, conflict, theme, mood, and symbolism. This resource can be used for extension work, passion projects, or a flex day in ELA.
Pixar Shorts Finding Theme and Summary Worksheets and Graphic Organizer
By TooBookedUp
Are you trying to make theme sticky for your students? This resource includes practice worksheets for three short films under 5 minutes long: Piper, The Present, Pip available on Youtube for free. Students will love the beautiful graphics of the films, and the heart warming lessons to learn from each. I love using these films as mini lessons of about 10 minutes each or you can combine all three into a 30 minute practice session. This can be used virtually or in person, as extension activities or as direct instruction!
Piper: https://youtu.be/WIPV1iwzrzg
The Present: https://youtu.be/WjqiU5FgsYc
Pip: https://youtu.be/07d2dXHYb94
Free Bonus: Using Pixar to teach Somebody wanted, but, so then (Summary!) with answer keys.
The Crossover Warm Up Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT
By TooBookedUp
Students love Kwame Alexander's verse novel The Crossover, and I love the rigor of these power worksheets! His novel is organized into sections just like a basketball game including:
This resource covers all of the poems in the Warm Up section; with each poem accompanying at least one page of guided practice with middle school ELA standards including:
Did you know The Crossover is coming to Disney+? The novel is set to release a miniseries in 2023! If your class loves this text, check out my other resources:
Previewing any Nonfiction Text Graphic organizer, anchor chart, sentence stems!
By TooBookedUp
Exceptional learners such as English language learners will benefit tremendously from previewing the text prior to starting a nonfiction text. By activating prior knowledge, zooming in to titles and subheadings, and analyzing pictures they will spend quality time building context before reading.
This product contains three pages:
Valentine's Day Informational Text Structure Color Sort! Grades 5-8 FREEBIE!
By TooBookedUp
Are you ready to add a 'sweet touch' to learning text structures this Valentine's Day? Dive into our Valentine's Day Text Structure Coloring Sorts, a delightful and engaging free resource designed to help your students master the art of identifying different text structures. Perfect for grades 3-8, this activity blends the fun of Valentine's Day with essential learning objectives.
With our resource, students will explore five key text structures: Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Question and Answer, Chronological Order, and Description. Each text structure is cleverly themed around Valentine's Day, making learning both enjoyable and relevant.
All you need is the PDF copy and six colored pencils or crayons to get started. This activity serves as an excellent warm-up, a creative homework assignment, or a lively addition to any learning center. It's not just about coloring; it's about understanding and applying knowledge in a way that sticks.
Looking for more ways to engage your students in text structure mastery? Check out our comprehensive Informational Text Structure Mastery Bundle. This bundle complements the coloring activity and offers an in-depth exploration of text structures, perfect for middle school learners.
Don't miss out on this 'heartfelt' opportunity to blend creativity with critical thinking in your classroom. Download our Valentine's Day Text Structure Coloring Sorts today and watch as your students color their way to text structure mastery!
Valentine's Day Text Feature Lesson: Article, Slides, PDF, Notes
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle school ELA students with this dynamic and versatile Valentine's Day themed lesson on text features! Perfect for grades 6-8, this comprehensive resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of text features in an engaging and contextually relevant way.
What's Inside?
Suggested Uses
Product Features
Enhance your Valentine’s Day lesson plans with this unique and comprehensive text features lesson. Your students will love the engaging content, and you’ll appreciate the ease of use and alignment with educational standards. Get ready for an interactive and educational celebration of Valentine’s Day!
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Halloween Urban Legend: Goatman Informational Text, Slides, Activities Grade 6-8
By TooBookedUp
Searching for a lesson that’s legendary? Your students will be captivated by the eerie tale of the Goatman, one of Maryland’s most spine-chilling urban legends! Perfect for grades 6-8, this highly engaging resource immerses your students in the shadowy woods of Maryland as they uncover the myth of the Goatman. Whether they believe in the creature or not, they’ll dive deep into critical analysis while meeting CCSS standards.
This Goatman Urban Legends Resource Includes: Elements of Urban Legends – A detailed mini-lesson exploring the key features of urban legends: mysterious creatures, storytelling traditions, fear of the unknown, and cultural connections.
Goatman Informational Text – A gripping article about the legend of the Goatman, a half-man, half-goat creature that has haunted the people of Maryland for decades.
Character Profile Worksheet – Students will use evidence from the text to create their own legendary Goatman profile, citing key details and analyzing the legend.
Goatman Comprehension Quiz – A 10-question quiz to assess students' understanding and ability to infer, analyze, and synthesize information.
✍️ Spooky Story Starter – A chilling writing prompt to inspire students to craft their own Goatman tales, combining creative writing with the suspense of urban legends.
Why You'll Love It:
Suggested Uses:
Checklist of Benefits: ✅ Engaging Goatman legend with critical thinking tasks
✅ Perfect for spooky-themed lessons and creative writing
✅ Standards-aligned (CCSS)
✅ Supports critical thinking and analysis
✅ Includes a writing prompt for creativity
✅ Flexible for a range of classroom activities
✅ Designed for grades 6-8
Don’t let your students get lost in the woods—grab this legendary resource today and bring the mystery of the Goatman into your classroom!
Elements of Fantasy Genre Lesson Plan for grades 6-8 Activities, Lessons, Slides
By TooBookedUp
Ready to take your students on a magical adventure into the world of fantasy literature? This Elements of Fantasy lesson plan is a spellbinding resource that introduces students to the key components of the fantasy genre. Whether you’re exploring magical systems, embarking on heroic quests, or battling dark forces in the ultimate good vs. evil showdown, this lesson plan has everything you need to cast an enchantment over your classroom.
What’s Included:
✔️ Engaging Slides covering the 6 key elements of fantasy:
✔️ Fill-in-the-blank Guided Notes for students to actively engage with the lesson content.
✔️ Practice Activities using Harry Potter movie trailers and an excerpt from The Lightning Thief to reinforce concepts.
✔️ Exit Ticket Assessment to ensure student understanding.
Suggested Uses:
Key Benefits:
Get ready to ignite the magic of learning with this detailed and easy-to-use Elements of Fantasy lesson! Whether you’re looking for a fun way to introduce fantasy or need an engaging resource for genre review, this lesson will help your students unlock the door to fantastical worlds.
Halloween Urban Legend Bell Witch Information Text, Slides, Activities, Grades +
By TooBookedUp
Looking for a lesson that’s spooky AND standards-aligned? Your students will be haunted by curiosity as they dive into the eerie tale of the Bell Witch! Perfect for grades 6-8, this two-day lesson plan takes students on a thrilling exploration of one of America’s oldest ghost stories while building essential reading and writing skills. Whether they believe in the supernatural or not, they’ll be engaged and eager to investigate the legend while meeting CCSS standards.
This Bell Witch Urban Legends Resource Includes: Elements of Urban Legends – A comprehensive mini-lesson that breaks down the mysterious features of urban legends, focusing on storytelling, culture, and the supernatural.
Bell Witch Informational Text – A captivating article about the legend of the Bell Witch and her terrifying haunt of the Bell family in early 19th-century Tennessee.
Character Profile Worksheet – Students will analyze key details from the article to create a legendary profile of the Bell Witch.
Bell Witch Comprehension Quiz – A 10-question quiz to assess students’ ability to infer, analyze, and comprehend textual evidence using STAAR-like questions.
✍️ Spooky Story Starter – A chilling writing prompt that will have your students crafting their own thrilling endings to the Bell Witch saga.
Why You’ll Love It:
Suggested Uses:
Checklist of Benefits: ✅ Captivating Bell Witch legend for spooky-themed learning
✅ Standards-aligned (CCSS) for grades 6-8
✅ Builds critical thinking and reading comprehension skills
✅ Engages students in both creative and analytical tasks
✅ Includes a 10-question STAAR-like quiz
✅ Perfect for 2-day classroom instruction
✅ Flexible for a variety of classroom activities
Don’t let this resource vanish into thin air—grab your Bell Witch urban legend lesson plan today and make learning hauntingly fun for your students!
New Year’s Short Story for Middle School with Vocabulary and Comprehension
By Teach Savvy Store
Celebrate the start of the year with the short story The Clock of Second Chances. This resource combines reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and creative writing activities. Perfect for sub plans, lesson planning, guided reading and building comprehension and vocabulary skills!
What’s Included
**The Short Story:**A heartwarming tale of Leo, a young man given the chance to repair a broken friendship through the magic of a mysterious grandfather clock that rewinds time on New Year’s Eve.
**Vocabulary Awareness Activity: **A pre-reading vocabulary chart featuring key terms such as "peculiar," "reconciliation," and "sincere." Students assess their familiarity with each word, define them in their own words, and enhance their understanding of the story’s language.
**Comprehension Questions (with Answer Key): **Questions designed to encourage deep thinking and analysis, including:
**Answer Key for Teachers: **Detailed answers to all comprehension questions, facilitating discussions and streamlining grading.
Learning Objectives:
Usage:
Start the New Year with a story that inspires, teaches, and engages!
Christmas Short Story and Reading Comprehension Questions for Middle School ELA
By Teach Savvy Store
Immerse your students in the magic of the holidays with this engaging ELA resource, centered on the heartwarming short story The Key to Christmas Hollow. This resource combines reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and creative thinking activities, making it perfect for the festive season.
What’s Included:
The Short Story:
A captivating tale about Liam, a "quiet dreamer" who discovers the true spirit of Christmas in a magical town called Christmas Hollow.
Vocabulary Awareness Activity:
A pre-reading vocabulary chart featuring key terms such as "intricately," "palpable," and "astonishment." Students record their familiarity with each word, look up definitions, and rephrase them in their own words.
Comprehension Questions (with Answer Key):
Questions designed to develop critical thinking, including:
Answer Key for Teachers:
Detailed responses to all comprehension questions, aiding in efficient grading and discussion facilitation.
Learning Objectives:
Usage:
Spring Probability of Finding a Four-Leaf Clover for Use with Google™
By Science and STEAM Team
Perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Students will complete a WebQuest and watch a video. They will learn that science can increase a person's odds of finding a four-leaf clover! You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.
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Hupa/Hoopa Native American Research Reading Passage + Report Booklet- Indigenous
By Veronica Reyes
Explore the rich history and culture of the Hupa/Hoopa people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template and Informational Reading Passage Bundle. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this bundle is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project and provide differentiated reading materials for various grade levels. Dive into various aspects of Hupa/Hoopa life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.
Features
Title Page: Two title page options are included. One is filled in with "Hupa/Hoopa People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.
Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Hupa/Hoopa land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Hupa/Hoopa life.
Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Hupa/Hoopa, including their construction methods and materials.
Clothing: Discover traditional Hupa/Hoopa clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.
Children: A section focused on the lives of Hupa/Hoopa children, their roles, and daily activities.
Influential Hupa/Hoopa: Highlight and research notable Hupa/Hoopa figures who have made significant contributions to their community and beyond.
About the Author: A space for students to add their own information, reflecting on what they learned during their research.
Informational Reading Passage
Differentiated Levels: Includes two versions of the reading passage, one for elementary students and one for upper grades. Each passage is designed to be engaging and appropriate for the respective reading levels.
Elementary Level: A simplified version of the reading passage, focusing on key facts and basic information about the Hupa/Hoopa people, their land, homes, clothing, children, and influential figures.
Upper Grades Level: A more detailed and complex version of the reading passage, providing in-depth information and encouraging critical thinking about the Hupa/Hoopa culture and history.
Benefits
Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Hupa/Hoopa culture and history.
Customizable: The blank templates allow for personalization, making each project unique.
Educational: Provides a structured format for students to document their findings, enhancing their research and writing skills.
Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of topics, offering a holistic view of the Hupa/Hoopa people.
Differentiated Instruction: The reading passages cater to different reading levels, ensuring all students can access and understand the material.
Usage
Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This bundle can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.
Perfect For
Teachers: Looking for a structured and informative project for their students, with differentiated reading materials.
Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.
Cahuilla Native American Research Reading Passage + Report Booklet- Indigenous
By Veronica Reyes
Explore the rich history and culture of the Cahuilla people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template and Informational Reading Passage Bundle. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this bundle is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project and provide differentiated reading materials for various grade levels. Dive into various aspects of Cahuilla life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.
Features
Informational Reading Passage
Benefits
Usage
Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This bundle can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.
Perfect For