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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
Genre Introduction Dystopia, Suspense, Scifi, Fantasy, Mystery Lesson Plans
By TooBookedUp
Elements of Suspense Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)
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Dive into the spine-tingling world of suspense with this engaging lesson plan! Students will analyze the key elements of suspense—pacing, foreshadowing, red herrings, danger, and more—through guided notes, interactive activities, and media examples like film trailers. This resource is perfect for Halloween or any time you want to keep your students on the edge of their seats. Ideal for introducing or reviewing the genre of suspense.
Elements of Dystopia Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)
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Welcome to the dark side of fiction with this comprehensive dystopian literature lesson. Students will explore themes like totalitarian regimes, environmental disasters, survival, and rebellion. Using multimedia examples and text excerpts, students will analyze how these elements create powerful dystopian worlds. This resource is perfect for introducing dystopian fiction or as a review of the genre, making it a great fit for discussions on social justice or government control.
Elements of Science Fiction Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)
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Blast off into the universe of science fiction! This lesson plan introduces students to the exciting elements of sci-fi, including futuristic technology, space exploration, time travel, alien life, and parallel universes. Students will analyze these elements through guided notes, multimedia, and text excerpts. Whether you're teaching the genre for the first time or reviewing it with your class, this resource is out of this world!
Elements of Fantasy Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)
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Step into magical realms with this enchanting lesson plan on the elements of fantasy. Students will explore key components such as world-building, magical systems, mythical creatures, quests, and good vs. evil. Using guided notes and multimedia, students will be transported into the fantastical worlds of dragons, wizards, and epic quests. This resource is perfect for immersing students in the magic of fantasy fiction, sparking their imaginations and developing their literary analysis skills.
Elements of Mystery Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)
Introduce your students to the mystery genre with this 60-minute, print-and-go lesson plan that includes everything you need to kick off a mystery unit! This engaging lesson features guided notes, teacher slides, a one-page mystery story, and answer keys. Students will explore key mystery elements, such as clues, suspects, and red herrings, and apply their knowledge by solving the included mystery. Perfect for grades 6-8, this resource makes it easy to teach critical thinking and deduction skills while introducing a fun and interactive genre.
25 Day Thanksgiving Bundle: Writing, Reading, Fun Activities, Lessons Grades 5-7
By TooBookedUp
This bundle could cover 20-25 days of classroom instruction, depending on how the resources are paced and implemented. It offers a great variety of activities for both Thanksgiving season and beyond.
RL8.6 Advanced Character Perspective Analysis for Middle School Blooms Taxonomy
By TooBookedUp
Elevate your middle school literature classes with our "Advanced Character Perspective Analysis Toolkit." This robust educational resource is expertly designed to deepen students' understanding of narrative perspectives, aligning seamlessly with Bloom's Taxonomy for grades 6-8. It's the perfect blend of rigor and engagement for young literary analysts.
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The "Advanced Character Perspective Analysis Toolkit for Middle School" is an indispensable resource for educators seeking to provide a rigorous and comprehensive literary experience. It's an ideal tool for enhancing students' analytical skills and deepening their understanding of narrative perspectives. Transform your literature classes with this essential toolkit!
Thanksgiving Persuasive Writing Activity Rhetoric Grade 5-7 Ethos, Pathos, Logos
By TooBookedUp
Gobble up some fun this November with this 'Turkey’s Plea' Persuasive Writing Activity!
Do your students love a good debate? How about some Thanksgiving fun that will have them laughing and learning at the same time? In this pun-tastic activity, students will step into the feathers of a turkey and use persuasive writing techniques to convince their audience to enjoy an alternative main dish for Thanksgiving!
Perfect for grades 5-7, this print-and-go resource makes persuasive writing easy as pumpkin pie! No need to carve out extra prep time—this pack includes everything you need to help your students master ethos, pathos, and logos.
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Whether you’re preparing for the big Thanksgiving feast or looking for a creative way to teach persuasive writing, this Thanksgiving-themed activity will help students “carve out” their persuasive skills! Perfect for ELA and humanities teachers seeking a seasonal twist on persuasive writing.
Don't let this feather-light prep opportunity pass you by—add a little extra flavor to your November lessons and give your students something to gobble about!
Introduction to Mystery Genre Lesson Plan - 60-Minute, Print & Go, Guided Notes
By TooBookedUp
Uncover the excitement of mystery writing with this engaging, print-and-go lesson plan!
Designed to introduce middle school students (grades 5-8) to the elements of the mystery genre, this comprehensive, 60-minute lesson plan is perfect for kicking off a new unit. With a focus on deduction, clue-finding, and critical thinking, students will explore the foundations of mystery stories in a fun and interactive way!
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Grab this engaging introduction to the mystery genre today, and watch your students become master detectives!
Thanksgiving Author’s Purpose Reading Unit Passages, Slides, Guided Notes Gr 5-7
By TooBookedUp
Looking for a high-engagement, Thanksgiving-themed resource to teach author’s purpose? This Thanksgiving Author’s Purpose Unit is perfect for grades 5-7 and provides students with five unique, double-sided passages (10 pages total) to help them practice identifying and analyzing different author’s purposes—all with a festive, fall twist!
This resource includes everything you need for a whole-group lesson, centers, or intervention, and is perfect for engaging students with seasonal content while building critical reading skills.
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This resource is ideal for teaching the author’s purpose in a fun, seasonal way with relevant Thanksgiving content that students will love. Whether you use it for whole-group instruction, stations, or small-group intervention, your students will be "thankful" for how engaging this resource is!
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Help your students master the skill of identifying author’s purpose while enjoying Thanksgiving-themed content! Perfect for ELA centers, whole-class lessons, or small-group intervention.
Non-Fiction Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passage Autism Grades 5-8
By Kiyana
Introducing our newest non-fiction informational text reading passage "Thanksgiving Traditions in the United States" designed specifically for learners in autism and MD classrooms this November in grades 5-8! This inclusive reading comprehension activity is thoughtfully created to cater to the unique needs of special education students.
Make learning fun and accessible with "Thanksgiving Traditions in the United States". It's the perfect language arts tool to help your special education students develop essential reading and comprehension skills while engaging with a topic that's relevant and meaningful. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for your classroom!
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Arthur's Birthday - Reading Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This product is made for:
adapting instruction
differentiating instruction
on level learners
struggling writers
struggling readers
ESL/ENL
Deaf Education
Homework
Classwork
Homeschooling
Bell Work
Virtual Instruction
Remote Instruction
Arthur's Birthday is a great book to read for students to learn about being a good friend, being patient, understanding, how some people celebrate a birthday, etc. Students are presented with a variety of comprehension questions based on what happens in the book, Arthur's Birthday. Students can answer these questions as the book is read to them, as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished.
Franklin is Messy - Reading Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
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This book series is great for young children as they can relate with what Franklin and his friends experience as they are growing up and helping each other. The book, Franklin is Messy, discusses Franklin being responsible, taking care of his things, cleaning his bedroom, returning things when he borrows them, reusing items, being a good friend, etc. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Images are located throughout packet to help students answer questions. 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.
Franklin Plays the Game - Reading Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
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This book series is great for young children as they can relate with what Franklin and his friends experience as they are growing up and helping each other. The book, Franklin Plays the Game, discusses Franklin's feelings about playing soccer, discovering that he needs to practice to improve, learning about teamwork, being a good friend, winning is not the most important thing when playing sports, etc. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Images are located throughout packet to help students answer questions. 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.
Geography: City state Country Continent Reading: Austin Texas
By The Emergency Sub
Geography Reading Comprehension and Graphic Organizer about Austin, Texas
Dive into the vibrant culture and rich history of this eclectic city while sharpening your reading skills and organizing your thoughts with our engaging materials.
Included in this set:
- Reading comprehension worksheet: Students will test their knowledge and improve their understanding of Austin's landmarks, events, and people.
- Graphic organizer: Students will stay organized and develop critical thinking skills as they analyze and compare information about Austin, Texas.
Add our Austin, Texas Reading Comprehension and Graphic Organizer set to your cart now and embark on a learning adventure!
Geography US Cities Reading Comprehension Seattle, Washington
By The Emergency Sub
Geography Reading Comprehension and Graphic Organizer about Seattle, Washington
Dive into the vibrant culture and rich history of Seattle while sharpening your reading skills and organizing your thoughts with our engaging materials.
Included in this set:
- Reading comprehension worksheet: Students will test their knowledge and improve their understanding of Austin's landmarks, events, and people.
- Graphic organizer: Students will stay organized and develop critical thinking skills as they analyze and compare information about Seattle, Washington
Add our Seattle, Washington Reading Comprehension and Graphic Organizer set to your cart now and embark on a learning adventure!
Geography: City state Country Continent Reading: North Pole Alaska
By The Emergency Sub
Reading Comprehension US Cities North Pole Alaska
Your students will learn about the City of North Pole, Alaska, which is located in Alaska. They will learn about the history and culture of this great little town not too far from Fairbanks, Alaska.
-Reading comprehension worksheet: Students will test their knowledge and improve their understanding of North Pole, Alaska landmarks, events and people.
-Graphic organizer: Students will stay organized and develop critical thinking skills as they analyze and compare information about Seattle, Washington.
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Fiction
By The Emergency Sub
Reading Comprehension Fiction: Lotto
Our worksheets cover a variety of genres and themes from popular children's literature, making reading fun and enjoyable for kids of all ages
- Improve reading comprehension
- Engage with popular children's literature
- Enhance critical thinking skills
These are fun, interactive reading comprehension worksheets. Students will receive the lucky lottery number if they answer all the questions correctly.
Students must correctly complete the five comprehension questions to get the daily PICK 5 lottery numbers. (They will only have a winning lottery ticket if they complete all the questions correctly.) This activity has an independent and guided component.
Set includes 5 Passages from
The Birthday Party by Oliver Optic
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
A Gallery of Children by A.A. Milne
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baun
The Story of Dr. Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
French Black Friday Reading Comprehension: 10 Texts +Questions for Intermediates
By Inspire Meee
Imagine having a resource that captivates your intermediate French students while enhancing their reading skills. "French Black Friday Reading Comprehension" provides teachers with high-quality, ready-to-use resources that promote cultural understanding and improve reading comprehension. Each text focuses on different aspects of Black Friday, making the content relevant and engaging for students. The accompanying comprehension questions and included answers save teachers valuable time in preparation and grading, ensuring that students get immediate feedback on their understanding.
How can this product be effectively integrated into your lesson plans? Teachers can use these texts as part of a thematic unit on shopping, holidays, or cultural comparisons. Each text and its questions can serve as a class activity, homework assignment, or group discussion. Additionally, the comprehension questions can be used to assess students' reading skills, while the answer key allows for quick and efficient grading. This versatile resource is perfect for fostering engagement, promoting discussion, and enhancing students' comprehension abilities in an intermediate French classroom.
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✅ Size : 8.5 x 11 in
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Figurative Language and Writing Activities
By Beth Hammett
Help student writers conquer figurative language terminologies and usages. Includes: Definitions Color Coded Examples Visuals Writing activities Peer Workshopping activities Figurative Language Strategies: Poetry terminologies: Similes, Metaphors, Adjectives, Adverbs, Onomatopoeia Five Senses: Hear, See, Smell, Taste, Touch Appositive phrases Stretching sentences with -ing words. Large download at 17 slides...can be used in pieces. Mind Mapping Handout Figurative Language Checklist handout Use with individual students, small groups, or whole class.Use for introduction, mastery, or assessment. Meets CCSS guidelines.
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.
Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - Thomas Paine
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.
Ecosystems Reading Comprehension Texts
By Clodagh
Discover the essential role of ecosystems with this Reading Comprehension and Ecosystems educational resource. This engaging collection features six informative texts about key components of ecosystems, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of ecological principles and the interdependence of living organisms within their environments. Perfect for combining literacy and STEM, your kiddos will be ecosystem experts in no time!
You will receive six non-fiction reading comprehension texts, each accompanied by comprehension questions, a research section for students to deepen their understanding, and an answer sheet for easy assessment.
Here is a list of the non-fiction reading comprehension texts included:
Each reading comprehension ext delves into how these elements contribute to a healthy, balanced environment, emphasising the interconnectedness of life on Earth.
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In-Depth Exploration: Learn about the critical roles of decomposers, bees, elephants, plankton, and worms in sustaining ecosystems. Each text provides detailed information to help students grasp these essential ecological concepts.
Interactive Learning: Each text includes reading comprehension questions designed to enhance understanding and retention. These questions encourage students to think critically and engage with the material.
Encourage Further Research: Students are prompted to conduct additional research, fostering curiosity and deeper knowledge. This feature supports independent learning and helps students develop research skills.
Integrates with STEM: Integrate literacy and STEM with these reading comprehension texts.
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Ideal for classroom use, our resource aligns with key curriculum requirements for STEM and reading comprehension. It can be easily integrated into literacy centres or used for whole class instruction, making it a versatile addition to any classroom. Set up in your literacy centres or discover ecosystems as a whole class for STEM!
Enhance your students' understanding of ecosystems with this comprehensive reading comprehension resource. It is perfect for educators looking to combine literacy with STEM, providing valuable insights into the natural world and fostering a love for reading and learning.
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