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FREEBIE Understanding Hurricanes Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the dynamic world of meteorology with the FREEBIE “The Fury of Nature: Understanding Hurricanes” reading passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets!  This educational resource offers a captivating reading passage that explores the science, impact, and fascinating facts about hurricanes.  Accompanied by a comprehensive set of questions and answers, it provides a thorough framework for assessing student understanding and encouraging critical thinking. The note-taking sheets are designed to help students organize information effectively and develop strong study habits.  Ideal for middle to high school students, this freebie is an invaluable addition to any science curriculum or classroom library.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] [FREEBIE]

By Richard B Williams

This BLACK HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] product can be used for analyzing BLACK Americans vital to our society. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 4-PAGE worksheet and suggested uses to help students navigate literature and influential Black Americans. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

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Writer's Workshop [9 Writing Projects for High Schoolers]

L.A.P. Charts [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

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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.

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] [FREEBIE]

By Richard B Williams

This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] product can be used for analyzing Women vital to our society. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 4-PAGE worksheet and suggested uses to help students navigate literature and influential women. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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1. a 4-page practice worksheet

2. a SUGGESTED USES to make your classroom GREAT!

You may also appreciate:

Using the Writing MANTRA [Teaching Paragraph Writing]

The Argument Document [T.A.D.]

S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

High School Writing Portfolio

Writer's Workshop [9 Writing Projects for High Schoolers]

L.A.P. Charts [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

Literary Criticism Questions

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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:

  • Warm-up
  • Download the First quarter here
  • Second quarter
  • Third quarter
  • Fourth quarter
  • Overtime

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:

  • Vocabulary and dictionary practice
  • Inferencing
  • Identifying figurative language 
  • Making text-to-self connections

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:

  • The Crossover Warm Up Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
  • The Crossover First Quarter Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
  • The Crossover Basketball Rules Motivational and Plot Posters PNG/PDF (TeachShare.com)
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Functional Text - Apparel Details& Size Charts Comprehension - Freebie

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

If you enjoy this product check out the full versions below:

Apparel Details & Size Charts Comprehension - Unit 1

Apparel Details & Size Charts Comprehension - Unit 2

This download includes:

  • 2 worksheets 5-6 questions per page
  • 11 comprehension questions
  • Teacher answer key

This resource is designed to expose students to everyday clothing and apparel sites. This resource provides real world text practice with text dependent questions. Students will need to read clothing and apparel product details, materials and care and size charts closely to answer questions. A variety of comprehension skills are embedded into the text samples to provide your students an opportunity to read, refer and respond to questions. Some questions address pricing, discounted prices, materials and care and sizing.

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Understanding Menus FREEBIE - Reading Menus & Menu Math - Life Skills

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Menu Math | Menu Comprehension | Life Skills | Functional Text | Skills for Independence | Real-World Skills | Community Skills

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

For the full version of this product check out the links below!

Understanding Menus Unit 1

Understanding Menus Unit 2

Understanding Menus Unit 3

Understanding Menus Unit 4

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This download includes:

  • 1 menu
  • 2 levels
  • A color & black and white set
  • 1 separate large menu page
  • Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words

  • 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Multi-part questions

  • 5 worksheets with 28 questions (5 - 6 questions per page)

12 different worksheets and 53 questions per set.

A total of 24 different worksheets.

This resource features one realistic menu for students to explore. Designed for differentiation, the resource offers two levels of engagement. The first level involves cut-and-paste activities with simpler questions, focusing on menu comprehension and basic price identification. The second level challenges students with write-in responses, encouraging critical thinking and analysis. Students tackle questions about menu item costs, ingredients, and comparisons of prices. They also practice calculating totals for orders and determining the correct amount of change. This comprehensive resource aims to enhance students' real-world understanding of menus, prices, and basic financial skills, preparing them for practical decision-making and equipping them with valuable life skills.

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As extension activities, students can use classroom money to present the correct amount of money. Students can calculate sales tax and or tip.

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Reading Medicine Labels - FREEBIE - Functional Text - Life Skills - 2 Levels

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions below!

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3

This download includes:

  • 2 different medicine labels
  • 2 levels
  • A color & black and white set
  • Teacher answer key
  • Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

  • 2 worksheets with 10 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

  • 2 worksheets with 12 questions (6 questions per page)

4 different worksheets and 22 questions per set.

A total of 8 different worksheets.

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Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real over the counter medications that they would find in their local pharmacies, grocery stores, general merchandise retailer or even in their medicine cabinets at home. Students will read the medicine labels closely and answer questions to show understanding. This resource introduces medications that are taken at different times of day (A.M. & P.M.), different ways to take medications (pill, syrup, chewable tablet), and where to look to find out important information such as what the medication treats, how long the medication works for, and what strength the dosage is.

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Life Skills - Coupons FREEBIE - Special Education - Functional Text

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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Coupons - Unit 1

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Recently Updated to include 2 levels, 2 new cut & paste worksheets, 1 new write in the answer worksheet & 13 new questions!

This purchase includes:

  • 2 coupons
  • Level 1: 2 different cut & paste worksheets with 4 questions per page. Total of 8 questions.
  • Level 2: 2 different worksheets with 5 - 6 questions per page. Total of 11 questions.
  • A total of 4 different worksheets & 19 questions.
  • Teacher answer key for Level 2

This is a NO PREP, real world text resources with text dependent questions. This real world resource was designed to expose students to coupons they would see/ use in everyday life. A variety of comprehension skills are embedded covering shopping, math and money skills. This resource is a great way for students to practice life skills.

This resource also works great for IEP objectives.

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Women's Poetry and Song Analysis

By Educate and Create

Students will do a close read of "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou and "All the Single Ladies" by Beyonce looking for the key ideas and details, as well as the themes of both pieces. Students will also be asked to compare and contrast both works. Comes complete with answer key.

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Excerpt from "Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored" by Clifton L Taulbert

By The Red-Haired Reader

The excerpt from "Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored" by Clifton L. Taulbert appears in my school's 8th grade red McDougal Littell textbook. This product instructs students to read and annotated a xeroxed copy of the text. Then they have 6 text-based questions to answer in complete sentence that ask them to analyze the text. The questions are on the following topics: characterization, plot, inference, author's craft, and theme. An answer key is included.

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Great Depression and Of Mice and Men Graphic Organizers

By Queen's Educational Resources

Great Depression and Of Mice and Men Graphic Organizers

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Differentiate Graphic Organizer

3 pages

PDF file

Suitable for Grades 5-12

This resource includes:

1 overview page

2 separate Inference/Text-to-Text Graphic Organizers: one for higher-level students and one differentiated for ELL, Special Ed, and lower-level students

Article and Image Links

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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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Students read two Common Lit articles and observe/analyze images related to the Great Depression and Migrant workers (Links to all images and articles are provided - actual articles are NOT included. only links).

Students will observe, read, analyze, and make evidence-based inferences related to the Great Depression and the lives of migrant workers. Students will then use these texts (articles and images) to make connections to the characters / events in the book Of Mice and Men. The graphic organizers require students to cite evidence from both the articles, images, and the book to support their analysis, conclusions, and observations.

The two graphic organizers contain the same information, but one of them is differentiated for lower-level students.

✅ The differentiated version graphic organizer includes paraphrased, step-by-step instructions as well as examples of how to think about the information they observed in the images and read in the articles. These examples will increase their understanding of how to think about information and complete the graphic organizer appropriately.

These graphic organizers are excellent for Do Now, Launch, Group work, and/or Research activities. They can also be used to set a purpose for listening/watching video clips used to supplement lessons. It's a great tool to help build students' background/prior knowledge for upcoming units/topics!

This graphic organizer makes a great addition to a lesson plan!

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Winter Mystery Story and Reading Comprehension Questions for Middle School ELA

By Teach Savvy Store

Your 6-8 students will love The Silent Brush, a winter-themed mystery story that explores vocabulary, theme, and character analysis. This Common Core-aligned resource includes a vocabulary awareness chart and comprehension questions focusing on symbolism, foreshadowing, and setting. Perfect for critical thinking and seasonal ELA activities!

Title & Theme:

  • Story TitleThe Silent Brush - a suspenseful, winter-themed mystery set in a secluded lodge with elements of art and supernatural intrigue.
  • Genre: Mystery with hints of supernatural and psychological themes, ideal for engaging students in winter ELA lessons.

Grade Level & Standards Alignment:

  • Target Audience: Designed for middle school students, specifically grades 6-8.
  • Standards: Aligned with Common Core standards for Reading Literature, Writing, and Speaking & Listening. Activities include literary analysis, vocabulary development, and textual evidence-based responses.

Pre-Reading Activity - Vocabulary Awareness Chart:

  • Focus on Vocabulary: A chart that helps students assess their familiarity with key vocabulary (e.g., “apparition,” “foreboding,” “sentient”) before reading. Students rate their knowledge and define each word in their own words, preparing them for the story’s complex themes.
  • Skill Development: Supports vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and contextual understanding.

Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking Questions:

  • Comprehension Questions: 13 analytical questions that dive into character motivations, symbolism, and thematic elements such as nature’s call and foreshadowing.

Answer Key:

  • Teacher Support: Answer key provides guidance on expected responses, ideal for efficient grading or supporting class discussions.

Seasonal and Flexible Use:

  • Winter-Themed Resource: Fits perfectly into winter lesson plans with a snowy, mysterious setting that captures students’ imagination.
  • Versatile Application: Suitable for independent work, group activities, or seasonal projects in ELA classrooms.
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Inference Graphic Organizers Inference Worksheet Graphic Organizers

By Queen's Educational Resources

Inference Graphic Organizers Inference Worksheet Graphic Organizers

This resource is also included in the following discounted resources:

  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2
  • Graphic Organizer MEGA BUNDLE
  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
  • Inference and Prediction Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
  • Inference BUNDLE
  • ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Inference Graphic Organizer

2 pages

PDF File

Suitable for any text or grade

This resource includes:

2 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (containing Post-It clip art)

These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences using any text under study. As they read, students will make an inference and provide two details, then write explanations for details. This is an excellent tool to help students gather important information before writing a response. The first graphic organizer does not include evidence and explanation sentence stems to help students develop their writing, while the second graphic organizer does - which will help support differentiation in the classroom!

These graphic organizers can be used in whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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Other Graphic Organizer Packets (PRINT and DIGITAL) you might be interested in:

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  • Graphic Organizer BUNDLE

  • Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE

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  • Main Idea Graphic Organizers

  • Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers

  • Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers

  • Setting Graphic Organizers

  • Plot Graphic Organizers

  • Imagery Graphic Organizers

  • Conflict Graphic Organizers

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Women in Colonial America: Reading Worksheet * U.S. History * ELA

By Christa Nonnemaker

This five-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women in colonial America between 1607 and 1763 which was the start of the French and Indian War.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key. This resource helps students with close reading to improve their reading comprehension.

Reading Assignment - 3 pages

Worksheet - 2 pages

The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and Activities on about women in other eras.

The following Reading Assignments and Worksheets are currently available:
*Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Women during the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Progressive Era Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women's *Suffrage Movement: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Women during the Industrial Era: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Early *Women's Rights: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women of the American *Revolution: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women in Colonial America: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Native American Women: Reading *Assignment and Worksheet

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Winter Mystery Story and Reading Comprehension Questions for Middle School ELA

By Teach Savvy Store

Your 6-8 students will love The Silent Brush, a winter-themed mystery story that explores vocabulary, theme, and character analysis. This Common Core-aligned resource includes a vocabulary awareness chart and comprehension questions focusing on symbolism, foreshadowing, and setting. Perfect for critical thinking and seasonal ELA activities!

Title & Theme:

  • Story TitleThe Silent Brush - a suspenseful, winter-themed mystery set in a secluded lodge with elements of art and supernatural intrigue.
  • Genre: Mystery with hints of supernatural and psychological themes, ideal for engaging students in winter ELA lessons.

Grade Level & Standards Alignment:

  • Target Audience: Designed for middle school students, specifically grades 6-8.
  • Standards: Aligned with Common Core standards for Reading Literature, Writing, and Speaking & Listening. Activities include literary analysis, vocabulary development, and textual evidence-based responses.

Pre-Reading Activity - Vocabulary Awareness Chart:

  • Focus on Vocabulary: A chart that helps students assess their familiarity with key vocabulary (e.g., “apparition,” “foreboding,” “sentient”) before reading. Students rate their knowledge and define each word in their own words, preparing them for the story’s complex themes.
  • Skill Development: Supports vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and contextual understanding.

Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking Questions:

  • Comprehension Questions: 13 analytical questions that dive into character motivations, symbolism, and thematic elements such as nature’s call and foreshadowing.

Answer Key:

  • Teacher Support: Answer key provides guidance on expected responses, ideal for efficient grading or supporting class discussions.

Seasonal and Flexible Use:

  • Winter-Themed Resource: Fits perfectly into winter lesson plans with a snowy, mysterious setting that captures students’ imagination.
  • Versatile Application: Suitable for independent work, group activities, or seasonal projects in ELA classrooms.
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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:

  • Symbolism and Theme Analysis
  • Character Motivation and Growth
  • Setting and Atmosphere
  • Ethical Reflection and Personal Connection
  • Creative Writing Prompts

**Answer Key for Teachers: **Detailed answers to all comprehension questions, facilitating discussions and streamlining grading.


Learning Objectives:

  • Build and enhance vocabulary knowledge.
  • Analyze characters, themes, and literary devices.
  • Foster creative writing and reflective thinking.

Usage:

  • Ideal for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent reading assignments.
  • Perfect for middle school ELA or upper elementary enrichment activities.
  • Printable and classroom-ready for ease of use.

Start the New Year with a story that inspires, teaches, and engages!

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Gingerbread Close Reading | Reading Comprehension | Christmas | Story Elements

By Perfectly Planned Designs

You may be in full swing with your holiday or Christmas celebrations, but do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? This Gingerbread-themed worksheet with an original reading passage titled**, "Gingerbread Adventure** is designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements, sequencing, and reading comprehension.

After reading the story, students will first identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme). Then they will sequence the events in the story, and finally, they will answer 5 reading comprehension questions. (Answer key for questions are provided.)

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! This packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with important skills during the holiday season.

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • 3 Printable Worksheets

***Save now by buying the Ultimate Christmas Bundle that includes this resource and tons of others making it everything you need for a seamless holiday!

You might be interested in Money-Saving Reading Comprehension Bundle! It includes 15 worksheets with reading passages that are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements, using the same stories. Excellent for a spiral review of skills!

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Biographical Reading Passage: Amelia Earhart | Reading Comprehension Activity

By Veronica Reyes

Want an engaging way to teach about women that changed the world?

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Amelia Earhart as a Female Changemaker and a STEM Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence


INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
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Biographical Reading Passage: Amelia Earhart | Reading Comprehension Activity

By Veronica Reyes

Want an engaging way to teach about women that changed the world?

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Amelia Earhart as a Female Changemaker and a STEM Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence


INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
Close Reading
Women's History Month
Social Studies - History
$2.25