Less than $5 7th Grade Reading Worksheets

Are you looking for an introduction lesson for teaching main idea? Are your students struggling with main idea and supporting details or just Listening skills in general?  The secret to getting the main idea is to teach the student to identify the topic, and then teach the student to identify what the purpose of the narrative was (Entertain/ Inform/ Persuade/ Instruct).

This is A 36 card/slide Lesson with 36 multiple choice prompts and 36 open-ended prompts which allow you to determine if the student can grasp the main idea. Narratives get progressively more complex as the student moves through the cards. A 4 page PDF assessment in included.

The cards work well with any students grades 6-10 or best when used with students who have mild cognitive delays yet basic language skills. An independent lesson will take about 30 minutes however if you are using it as a teaching tool during instruction the lesson can easily fill 60 minutes with breaks in between for group discussion.

This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.

This is a detailed set of Types of Forces Reading Comprehension Passage and Question Set. It is designed for students in grades 4, 5, 6, and 7.

The passage explores the two main categories of forces:

1. Contact Forces:

- Frictional Force

- Tensional Force

- Normal Force

- Air Resistance Force

- Applied/Mechanical Force

- Spring/Elastic Force

2. Non-Contact Forces:

- Gravity Force

- Electromagnetic Force

Students will learn the definitions, characteristics, and real-world applications of each force type. The passage explains concepts like static and kinetic friction, Hooke's Law, and factors affecting gravitational force.

What's Included:

• - A comprehensive reading passage on Types of Forces
• - Multiple-choice questions with answer key
• - Short answer questions with sample responses
• - Matching activity with answer key
• - Group activity suggestion

All question sets come with detailed answer keys or sample responses to aid in grading and discussion.

This versatile resource can be used for:

- In-class reading and discussion

- Homework assignments

- Test Preparation

- Review sessions

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Super Bowl Word Searches: 49ers vs. Chiefs Edition

Stir up excitement for the Super Bowl with these captivating word searches! This bundle features two dynamic puzzles centered around the star players and iconic elements of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, the contenders for football supremacy.
Challenge your students to locate names like "Mahomes," "Kittle," "Kelce," and other key players as they delve into the rich football vocabulary associated with these powerhouse teams. Whether in the classroom, as homework assignments, or for recreational enjoyment, these word searches offer an entertaining avenue to reinforce vocabulary and spelling skills while fostering excitement for the Super Bowl. Suitable for all ages, these puzzles are a winning addition to any lesson plan. Download now and experience the thrill of the game with your students!

Includes 13 words for each team, separate word searches. PDF form with 2 pages. Players last name.

Back-to-School Word Search : Engaging Topics for 5th Grade

This comprehensive word search bundle is designed to excite and engage 5th-grade students as they return to school. With a variety of engaging topics, this bundle provides hours of educational fun.

Topics included:

• Academic Focus: Math, science, reading, writing, history, geography, language arts, school supplies, school terms, school activities
• Fun and Seasonal: Fall, autumn activities, school events, classroom pets
• Current Events and Trends: Technology, social issues, environmental awareness, pop culture
• Personal Growth and Development: Goals, character traits, emotions, self-care

Features:

• Comprehensive coverage: A wide range of topics to cater to diverse interests.
• Age-appropriate vocabulary: Words are carefully selected to suit the vocabulary and comprehension level of 5th graders.
• Engaging themes: Fun and relevant topics to keep students motivated.
• Printable format: Easy to download and print for classroom use.

Benefits:

• Educational value: Reinforces important vocabulary and concepts.
• Engaging activity: Provides a fun and interactive way to learn.
• Time-saving resource: Ready-to-use worksheets for teachers.
• Differentiated learning: Suitable for students of varying abilities.

This word search bundle is a valuable resource for teachers looking to enhance their classroom activities and make learning fun. Download today and start the new school year with a bang!

Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students learn vocabulary from War of Worlds? Then look no further than our four vocabulary crossword puzzles with answer keys!

This 8-page product includes two unique crossword puzzles with vocabulary words from the novel, each with a corresponding answer key for easy grading. These crossword puzzles are perfect for supplementing classroom discussions or as a fun activity to do in groups or individually.

Each puzzle includes a mix of challenging and easy vocabulary words, helping students to reinforce their understanding of important concepts and themes from the novel. Additionally, these puzzles can help students to expand their vocabulary and develop their critical thinking skills, as they work to decode the clues and fill in the crossword grid.

Our vocabulary crossword puzzles are easy to use and will save you time in creating your own vocabulary review materials.

So why wait? Add our two vocabulary crossword puzzles to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way!

Freak the Mighty Activity and Inference Assessment

ABOUT THIS MINI BUNDLE

★ Text - Freak the Mighty

★ Includes 2 Products

★ 25 Pages

★ Print and Digital

★ Includes an Assessment Answer Key only

This Mini Bundle includes 2 Products:

▶️ Freak the Mighty Assignment

▶️ Freak the Mighty Inference Task Cards and Assessment

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▶️ ABOUT Freak the Mighty Assignment

⭐ Text - Freak the Mighty

⭐ One Writing Response Assignment

⭐ 3 pages

⭐ Print and Digital

⭐ NO Answer Key is included

This resource includes:

★ One Graphic Organizer (in 2 variations)

★ One Writing Response Sheet

★ Google Slide Link

This resource includes ONE writing assignment about friendship. Students complete one graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts and then extend their thinking and writing on a Writing Sheet (with lines) that includes the task question.

✅ The question is about how both the main characters are impacted/shaped by their friendship with the other.

✅ You can use this assignment as a sub-plan, assessment, classwork assignment, or homework assignment!

NO ANSWER KEY is included for the ASSIGNMENT❗❗

❗❗ Please do not purchase this resource if you want an Answer Key.

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▶️ABOUT Freak the Mighty Inference Task Cards and Assessment

⭐ Text - Freak the Mighty

⭐ Inference Multiple-Choice Assessment

⭐ 22 pages

⭐ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

⭐ Features 16 short passages

⭐ ANSWER KEYS included

This resource includes:

★ 16 Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards

★ 16 Multiple-Choice ANSWER KEY Inference Task Cards

★ 1 Inference Test Format (same as passages in the Inference Task Cards)

★ 1 Inference Test Format ANSWER KEY

★ 1 Inference Graphic Organizer

★ 2 Inference Bookmarks

★ 1 Recording Sheet

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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DESCRIPTION

Students always need additional support in mastering the skill of inferencing. You can use these two sets of 16 Freak The Mighty Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards to help students practice making inferences.

▶️ Inference Task Cards

✅ The first set of 16 Inference Task Cards consists of a short selection/passage from the book followed by an inference-based question. There are four multiple choice answers choices that students choose from. Students read the passage and choose the correct answer. Students will need to pay close attention to details to choose the correct answer. The inference questions are centered around character traits, character relationships, and situations.

✅ A Student Answer Sheet is included for students to write their answers.

✅ The second set of 16 Inference Task Cards are the actual “Answer Key” set of the first set of Task Cards. The Answer Key set of Task Cards highlight the correct multiple-choice answers in the color red and highlights relevant evidence that supports the correct answers in the color yellow.

✅ This is engaging practice for your students as it is perfect for mini-lessons, whole class instruction, cooperative learning, intervention groups, literacy centers, and small group instruction.

▶️ Test Format Version (Print and Digital)

✅ Also included is a "Test Format" version of the Inference Task Cards (same passages in the Task Cards). This includes an ANSWER KEY as well! The test consists of 16 multiple-choice inference questions.

▶️ Inference Graphic Organizer (Print and Digital)

✅ One-page Three-Column Graphic Organizer Chart that requires students to make evidence-based inferences. Students record the following information in the Inference Graphic Organizer: Information from the text, their own Prior/Background Knowledge, and Inferences. This is a great scaffolding tool for ELL and Special Ed students.

▶️ Inference Bookmarks

✅ These bookmarks include sentence stems consistent with making inferences. Students can reference these inference stems to stimulate their thinking, increase comprehension, and actively engage in reading and discussion. Students can also use these inference stems in their writing! These bookmarks can be used to support reading comprehension in any text.

Suggestions on how you can use the Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards:

⭐ Quiz or Test - You can make a copy of the set of Task Cards and distribute to each student as a quiz or test. You, as the teacher , can then select the Task Card Inference question that students performed the lowest on and use that to review and develop/modify your instruction.

⭐ Small Group Instruction - You can have students engage in small group instruction where you provide additional support on the skill of inferencing. These Inference Task Cards will support that type of instruction. You can have all students in small groups practice with the same inference task card question number or you can distribute 1-2 Task Cards to each student to practice, then review.

⭐ Mini Lesson - You can load these Inference Task Cards on the Smartboard and use them to demonstrate how to make an inference. They can also be used to discuss the importance of details and how they are used to encourage inferential thinking. You can even use these Task Cards to discuss the difference between relevant details and irrelevant details. Finally, you can use these Inference Task Cards during the guided practice portion of your lesson.

⭐ Formative Assessment / Exit Slips - These Inference Task Cards make a great, quick formative assessment! You can easily check for understanding by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete. You can circulate the room to do a "Quick Check" to see if students "Got it." You can also use these Task Cards as Exit Slips by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete and hand in to you before they leave.

⭐ Partner Study - You can have students pair up and “test each other.” Partners not only ask each other to choose the correct multiple-choice answer, but to highlight or underline specific details in the selection/passage to support their inference-based answer. The Answer Key set of Task Cards are helpful in the sense that students can take ownership of reviewing the correct answers and sharing that with their partners**.**

⭐ Test Prep Review - You can use these Task Cards to review how to answer multiple-choice questions. You can also use these cards to teach students a variety of multiple-choice strategies (process of elimination, context clues, textual evidence, tone, etc.) to help them select the right answers to questions and aid comprehension.

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Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet in Spanish Language

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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:

1. What is an Ecosystem?: An introduction to ecosystems, explaining their components and importance.
2. All About Bees: Exploring the vital role bees play in pollination and maintaining biodiversity.
3. Decomposers and Their Role in Ecosystems: Highlighting how decomposers break down dead material and recycle nutrients.
4. Elephants and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Examining how elephants shape their habitats and support other species.
5. Plankton and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Discussing the foundational role of plankton in marine food webs and oxygen production.
6. Worms and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Describing how worms aerate soil and promote plant growth.

Each reading comprehension ext delves into how these elements contribute to a healthy, balanced environment, emphasising the interconnectedness of life on Earth.

Key Features:

• 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.

Perfect for:

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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Looking for an engaging and informative reading comprehension activity on the topic of school systems in the USA and the UK? These reading passages are are designed to help students practice **skim reading, summarizing **and comparing.

They are perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at 7rd to 9th grade level. With low prep, just print and use. It contains 2 reading passages about the school systems in the States and the United Kingdom.

Each reading passage comes with 4 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. Summarization questions are on a separate sheet of paper. Students use Venn diagrams (included) to compare the 2 countries or to compare and contrast the system in the US or the UK with any other country.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 2 reading passages (each with 4 multiple-choice questions)

♥ 1 sheet with summaries (2 per page - students choose the best fitting summary)

♥ 2 Venn diagrams (USA vs UK and a universal one)

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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This comprehensive reading log is designed to help students track their independent reading progress effectively. It includes essential sections such as the book's title, author, and illustrator, along with thought-provoking questions to encourage deeper understanding. Additionally, a guardian signature section provides a way for parents or caregivers to stay involved and monitor their child's reading habits. To further enhance learning, blank templates are provided for students to write summaries of their reading experiences, fostering critical thinking and communication skills. This valuable resource benefits both students and teachers by promoting reading engagement, improving reading comprehension, and providing a structured way to assess reading progress.

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Explore the incredible life story of Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, through this comprehensive biography worksheet. Designed for students of various ages, this resource delves into Messi's childhood, his move to Barcelona, and his legendary career milestones. Engage your students with thought-provoking questions, fun activities, and a glimpse into the personal side of this soccer superstar. Use "Kick Off Learning: Lionel Messi Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet" to inspire discussions about resilience, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence in both sports and life. An exciting addition to your classroom resources!

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Fun Book day Jigsaw Puzzle Template Puzzles is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of Gratitude Lettering setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 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

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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Break up your regular routine and get your students excited with this engaging Text Quest reading comprehension activity! Focused on the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla Pérez, this ready-to-use resource will captivate your students as they explore key details, practice close reading, and sharpen their critical thinking skills through a series of interactive tasks.

This resource includes:  

✅ A high-interest reading passage written in English about Selena Quintanilla Pérez (600 words)  

✅ 4 interactive challenge activities (multiple-choice, matching, sentence location, true/false)  

✅ 2 engaging writing activities: Pick Six and Pick Just One  

✅ Student answer recording sheet

✅ Answer keys for all challenge activities  

✅ Teacher instructions, including implementation tips and options

This low-prep activity is perfect for:  

✳️  Substitute plans: Keep students on task with an engaging, independent lesson.  

✳️  Pre-break or long weekend lessons: A fun, interactive way to keep students focused when attention might wander.  

✳️  Cultural lessons: Incorporate a meaningful exploration of Latin music and cultural icons.  

✳️  Review and enrichment: Reinforce reading comprehension and critical thinking in a fresh, engaging format.

The best part? Your students will dive into Selena’s story while practicing important reading and writing skills, making connections to culture and history along the way. Whether used as a one-day text quest or as part of a larger cultural unit, this activity will keep your students motivated and learning!

Copyright © Rachel Bailey (La Señorita Creativa®) All Rights Reserved

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Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Students will be identifying if the adjectives in the sentence are coordinate or cumulative. Then if they have identified the adjectives as coordinate, they will then add the commas to where they are needed.

This would be a great product for practice or even a quick assessment.

I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

This WebQuest includes 15 questions with individual links for students to explore to find the answer to the question.

Includes a comprehensive answer key.

Written at a 9th grade level, suitable for many different grades

This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

In the wake of the 9/11 tragedy, two seventh graders, Alex and Sarah, display remarkable resilience by choosing to help at their local community center instead of attending school. Through this experience, they learn valuable lessons about community, empathy, and the human capacity to overcome adversity. Alex finds solace in drawing, capturing the emotions around him, while Sarah uses storytelling to comfort younger children. Their actions not only aid in their personal coping but also bring hope to those around them. This story is a poignant exploration of young people finding strength and unity in the face of unspeakable tragedy.

There are thought provoking questions (and suggested answers) at the end of the story.

General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design stories:

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

This is a 54-page set of worksheets for the story "The Great Brain" by John D. Fitzgerald.

This also includes a 4-page story test.

For every chapter, 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

* 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

This product includes a reading passage detailing how someone could use bushcraft techniques to survive in the Egyptian Wilderness. Use the reading and the Battle Royale style activity to teach about Bushcraft and Primitive Survival Techniques while reinforcing the geography of Egypt. Any fan of fortnite or other Battle Royale style video games will love this assignment! But even the students who don't play fortnite will enjoy making their battle royale survival plan. If you are looking for a more general bushcraft assignment, check out this assignment.

I like to use this assignment as a follow-up to my lesson on the Geography of Egypt. I’ve found that the creativity that students use to design their own survival kit helps to anchor knowledge of the geography and animals of Egypt. One thing to be aware of is that your students will likely discuss hunting weapons, including firearms. If you or your school are sensitive to this kind of thing, make sure to set parameters beforehand. An easy way to do this is by telling students that they can only bring ancient weapons - or if they want a real challenge, they must make their own hunting weapons using tools and items in the natural world. I also allow my students to research other wildlife and plant life as they prepare their supply list, and we discuss ethical hunting practices before they begin.

If you want to add more time and rigor to this assignment, you can allow students to work on their checklists in pairs and set a weight limit on materials (I normally set a limit of 35 pounds for their 12 items). Then, have students research name brand items on their iPads to find their exact weight. Students can write the weight of each individual item in the circular bullet point to make sure they don’t go over the limit. This typically keeps students engaged for the entire class period. You can try setting a budget as well but this can sometimes make the assignment frustratingly difficult for some students. It all depends on the class, which is why these criteria are optional. I also like to have students share their survival kit at the end of class and vote on the person that they think would survive the longest.

ELA or AVID students will love this interactive Halloween lesson on summary vs. reflection using a short story: The Forgotten Room. This resource can be done digitally or through a printed handout and helps students distinguish between summarizing key ideas and providing personal reflections, enhancing critical thinking and writing skills. Perfect for grades 6-9, this ready-to-use activity supports reading comprehension and literary analysis.

What's Included:

1. Google Slides

• Lesson Content: Slides that introduce and explain the differences between a summary and a reflection, with clear definitions.
• Definitions: Side-by-side comparison definitions of summaries and reflections to help students differentiate between the two.
• Interactive Elements: Opportunities for guided practice, where students can engage in summarizing and reflecting on the text The Forgotten Room.

2. Anchor Text: The Forgotten Room

• Story Passage: Short Story: The Forgotten Room is used for the lesson. Students will engage with this text by writing summaries and reflections digitally or through the provided handout.

3. Lesson Plan

• Lesson Breakdown: Instructions for teachers on how to present the lesson and facilitate activities and standards this lesson covers.
• Teaching Tips: Guidance on how to help students understand the distinction between summarizing and reflecting.
• Suggested Questions: Sample prompts and questions to foster student engagement and critical thinking about the story.

4. Student Worksheet

• Story Passage & Questions: a Google Doc which is a printable handout for students to follow along with the digital story and respond on their own paper.

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