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Building Strong Paragraphs – Writing Structure Practice and Activities for ELA
By Blooming Through High School
Help your students master paragraph structure with this comprehensive resource designed for middle and high school learners. "Building Strong Paragraphs" focuses on key writing skills such as identifying topic sentences, supporting details, and crafting thesis statements. This ready-to-use packet includes practice worksheets, engaging exercises, and thesis sentence-building activities that will enhance your students' writing abilities.
Ideal for both informational and argumentative writing, this resource walks students through the entire process of constructing well-organized, coherent paragraphs. Whether you're teaching how to develop supporting sentences, transition between ideas, or conclude effectively, this resource covers it all!
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Cursive Alphabet Letter Worksheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
This resource will help your students/children learn their alphabet in cursive. This resource is an EDITABLE template that includes:
Complete cursive alphabet
Each letter of the alphabet with two practice sheets for each letter
81 pages total in PPTX format and can be downloaded into Google Slides.
If you do not like the cursive font used, this resource is completely editable OR you can email me at bigeasyhomeschoolingmom@gmail.com with a font you would like to use and I will be happy to edit this resource with the font of your choice. Please note that some fonts may not transfer correctly from Google Slides to PowerPoint and may not be aligned when you download. This is completely normal.
If your students/children enjoy this resource, I would appreciate your feedback within 24 hours after purchase and download.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Tina Arozena - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Solving Multi-Step Expressions (PPTX, PDF, & GSLIDES)
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
A special thanks to Lindsay Bowden for this math maze. Are you looking to make math more fun for your students, or distant learners? This maze worksheet is great to distribute for classwork, homework, math centers, early finishers, or extra practice. These mazes are designed so the student is able to work out each multiplication fraction problem so they can determine the correct direction to complete the maze. It is also designed for easy grading for the teacher.
A special thanks to Lindsay Bowden for this math maze template.
Template credit: www.LindsayBowden.com
Multiplying Fractions Maze (PPTX, PDF, & GSLIDES)
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
A special thanks to Lindsay Bowden for this math maze template. Are you looking to make math more fun for your students, or distant learners? This maze worksheet is great to distribute for classwork, homework, math centers, early finishers, or extra practice. These mazes are designed so the student is able to work out each multiplication fraction problem so they can determine the correct direction to complete the maze. It is also designed for easy grading for the teacher.
PDF, Google Slides & PowerPoint versions as well as the answer key are included.
TIP: If you are using this maze for math centers, simply laminate and use dry erase markers. You can use Expo Cleaner with a Magic Eraser to clean off. After a while, it will leave residue and you may have to print and laminate another.
Template credit: www.LindsayBowden.com
Name Brand vs Generic - Thanksgiving Edition - Shopping - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.
This resource includes:
18 different sheets with 115 questions
This resource is Thanksgiving/ Fall themed but would still work fine year round. Some items featured are Thanksgiving themed. Examples of items: cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, squash, etc.
This resource helps students to learn about name brand and generic items and identify the difference between the two.
Product Label Comprehension 3 - Real-World Reading - Life Skills - Special Ed
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Product Label Comprehension is tailor-made for teachers seeking to provide real-world text practice using environmental print with text-dependent questions.
This resource is designed to expose students to everyday product labels that are often overlooked in classroom life skills. These specially crafted worksheets will help introduce and familiarize students with different kinds of common products, such as toilet paper, shampoo, and bandages and identify important product information during shopping.
By closely reading these product labels, students will be challenged to answer text-dependent questions, fostering critical thinking and language skills in a practical and relatable manner.
This resource is also available as part of a bundle with a 20% savings:
Product Label Comprehension BUNDLE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions
TOTAL:
⭐ 25 WORKSHEETS WITH 138 QUESTIONS PER SET
⭐ 50 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS
Unit 1 & 2:
Product Label Comprehension Unit 1
Product Label Comprehension Unit 2
Similar Resources:
Medicine Label Comprehension Unit 3
Reading Recipes Unit 1
Reading Weather Forecasts - Unit 1 - Functional Text - Life Skills
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.
This download includes:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
A total of 40 different worksheets and 216 questions per set.
All together there is 80 worksheets and 432 questions included in this download.
This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real-world weather forecasts they would find on their phone app, the internet or on the news. Students will read the weather forecasts closely and answer questions to show understanding. (Ex. What are the current weather conditions?, What is the high and low for today? Are there any active weather alerts? Etc.).
Check out some of my other Functional Reading Activities:
Website Comprehension - Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings - Unit 2
Calculating Discount, Tax & Tip Bundle
Budgeting Unit 2 - Life Skills - Special Education
By FUNctional Academics Educator
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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.
This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you money.
Budgeting Bundle
This resource includes:
14 different sheets with 104 questions
Students will use their learned knowledge of needs, wants, income and expenses to identify these items in monthly Bank Statements/ budgets. Students will practice identifying and calculating the amount of money needed for a desired expense (ex. Item or trip) and calculating how much money will need to be saved each month in order to attain the desired expense. Students will also examine the given budgets to calculate multiple individuals' total income, expenses, money saved, and identify additional ways for individuals to save. Students will also calculate weekly, monthly and yearly salary or expenses based off the given budget.
If you enjoy this product check out my other products below!
Reading Menus & Menu Math
Bus & Train Schedules
Coupons
Reading Medicine Labels
Recipe Comprehension Unit 1 - Paper
Product Label Comprehension 1 - Real-World Reading - Life Skills - Special Ed
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Product Label Comprehension is tailor-made for teachers seeking to provide real-world text practice using environmental print with text-dependent questions.
This resource is designed to expose students to everyday product labels that are often overlooked in classroom life skills. These specially crafted worksheets will help introduce and familiarize students with different kinds of common products, such as toothpaste, deodorant, and soap and identify important product information during shopping.
By closely reading these product labels, students will be challenged to answer text-dependent questions, fostering critical thinking and language skills in a practical and relatable manner.
This resource is also available as part of a bundle with a 20% savings:
Product Label Comprehension BUNDLE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions
TOTAL:
⭐ 24 WORKSHEETS WITH 132 QUESTIONS PER SET
⭐ 48 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS
UNITS 2 & 3:
Product Label Comprehension - Unit 2
Product Label Comprehension Unit 3
Check out some of my other resources:
Reading Appeal Info & Size Charts Unit 1
Bus & Train Schedules
Coupons
Reading Utility Bills - Paper Based
Income & Expenses - Budgeting - Life Skills - Special Education
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Thank you for your interest in my product!!
This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.
This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you money.
Budgeting Bundle
This resource includes:
20 different sheets with 222 questions
This resource was designed to help students learn about, identify and differentiate between income and expenses. Students will apply what they learned to real-world monthly budgeting scenarios.
If you enjoy this product check out my other products below!
Reading Menus & Menu Math
Bus & Train Schedules
Coupons
Reading Medicine Labels
Recipe Comprehension Unit 1 - Paper
Understanding Menus Unit 1 - Reading Menus & Menu Math - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
This resource features five realistic menus for students to explore. Designed for differentiation, this resource offers two levels of engagement focusing on real-world text comprehension and money math skills. 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.
This resource is also apart of a BUNDLE saving you 20%!
Understanding Menus BUNDLE
Recently updated to include:
This download includes:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Multi-part questions
40 different worksheets and 149 questions per set.
A total of 80 different worksheets.
Featured Menus:
Sushi Restaurant
Pizza Restaurant
Sandwich Shop
Burger Restaurant
Bagel Shop
As extension activities, students can use classroom money to present the correct amount of money. Students can calculate sales tax and or tip.
Check out the other units!
Understanding Menus Unit 2
Understanding Menus Unit 3
Understanding Menus Unit 4
Budgeting Unit 1 - Life Skills - Special Education
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Thank you for your interest in my product!!
This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.
This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you money.
Budgeting Bundle
This resource includes:
14 different sheets with 160 questions
Students will use their learned knowledge of needs, wants, income and expenses to identify these items in monthly Bank Statements/ budgets. Students will practice identifying and calculating the amount of money needed for a desired expense (ex. video game or trip) and calculating how much money will need to be saved each month in order to attain the desired expense. Students will also examine the given budgets to calculate individual’s total income, expenses, money saved, and identify additional ways for individuals to save. Students will also calculate weekly, monthly and yearly salary or expenses based off the given budget.
If you enjoy this product check out my other products below!
Reading Menus & Menu Math
Bus & Train Schedules
Coupons
Reading Medicine Labels
Recipe Comprehension Unit 1 - Paper
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3 - Functional Reading - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Thank you for your interest in my product!!
This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!
These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.
This resource is also available in a BUNDLE saving you 20%
Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE
This download includes:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions
24 different worksheets and 132 questions per set.
A total of 48 different worksheets.
This resource is a bit more advance than unit 1 & 2. This resource requires students to closely read the medicine label/ drug facts for important information. Students will answer a variety of questions based on usage, dosage, medication directions and warnings.
If you enjoy this product, check out:
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1
Understanding Credit Cards - Unit 1 - Life Skills - Special Education
By FUNctional Academics Educator
| Credit and Debit Cards | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education
This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.
Recently updated to include:
This resource includes:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions
A total of 35 different worksheets and 147 questions per set.
A total of 70 different worksheets.
This resource aims to familiarize students with a range of authentic credit cards commonly used in everyday life. It includes teaching worksheets that provide example credit cards, highlighting various components such as the security code, cardholder information, card type, and more. Students will engage in labeling exercises to practice identifying these different parts of a credit card. Additionally, comprehension questions are incorporated to assess students' understanding. The resource features a collection of eight distinct, realistic credit cards, offering a comprehensive learning experience.
This resources helps students to look at and read credit cards to find the important information to be able to purchase products online or call/ chat customer service. Examples of questions: Visa or MasterCard?, What is the card number?, When does this card expire?, What is the security code? & more
If you enjoy this resource check out some of my other products below:
Understanding Instructions Unit 7
Reading Product Labels Unit 1
Reading Websites Unit 1
Reading Medicine Labels Unit 3
Functional Texts - School Edition - Unit 1 - Real-World Reading
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Unlock Real-World Skills with our School-Based Functional Texts! Elevate learning with 2 levels of engaging content, featuring field trip slips, science fair flyers, teacher emails, school newspaper updates, and class schedules. Empower students with practical comprehension in a classroom-tested package!
Through engaging reading exercises, students will interact with these practical texts and develop crucial comprehension skills. They'll explore each functional text and respond to targeted questions that assess their understanding.
Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource offers two distinct levels, ensuring that all students can benefit, learn, and succeed.
This resource is also available as part of a bundle saving you over 20%
Functional Texts - School Edition BUNDLE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words
Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part
TOTAL:
⭐ 5 DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL TEXTS
⭐ 24 WORKSHEETS WITH 150 QUESTIONS
TEXTS INCLUDED:
OTHER SCHOOL THEMED RESOURCES:
Product Label Comprehension - Back to School Edition
Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Back to School Store
Back to School Shopping Task Cards
Back to School Coloring Pages
Back to School Advertisements
September Life Skills Morning Work - Paper
Product Label Comprehension 2 - Real-World Reading - Life Skills - Special Ed
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Product Label Comprehension is tailor-made for teachers seeking to provide real-world text practice using environmental print with text-dependent questions.
This resource is designed to expose students to everyday product labels that are often overlooked in classroom life skills. These specially crafted worksheets will help introduce and familiarize students with different kinds of common products, such as deodorant, razors, and shaving cream and identify important product information during shopping.
By closely reading these product labels, students will be challenged to answer text-dependent questions, fostering critical thinking and language skills in a practical and relatable manner.
This resource is also available as part of a bundle with a 20% savings:
Product Label Comprehension BUNDLE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions
TOTAL:
⭐ 25 WORKSHEETS WITH 138 QUESTIONS PER SET
⭐ 50 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS
Unit 1 & 3:
Product Label Comprehension Unit 1
Product Label Comprehension Unit 3
Similar Resources:
Medicine Label Comprehension Unit 3
Reading Recipes Unit 1
Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt - Informational Reading - Scoot Activity - 2 Levels
By FUNctional Academics Educator
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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.
This download includes:
Level 1 – Write in the answer
- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each
Level 2 – Cut & paste
- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each
With this interactive scavenger hunt students will learn fun and interesting Hanukkah related facts like: Did you know Hanukkah is also known as the festival of lights? Or Did you know there is 16 different ways to spell Hanukkah? The scavenger hunt includes 18 fact cards and asks students to read the cards closely for information to fill in the answer sheets. Fact cards are numbered and provide all the information needed for students.
This scavenger hunt will still work broken into shorter segments for multiple lessons or a shorter activity.
This scavenger hunt also works well as a scoot game!
Check out some of my other HOLIDAY resources:
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE
Holiday Shopping Task Cards
Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital
Holiday Shopping Task Cards/ Worksheets - Canadian Dollar
Needs & Wants Summer Edition - Budgeting - Life Skills - Special Education
By FUNctional Academics Educator
| Budgets | Needs & Wants | Budgeting | Life Skills | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence | Summer Activities |
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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.
This resource includes:
25 different sheets with 200 questions
This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you $2.00.
Summer Budgeting BUNDLE
This resource teaches students about needs and wants and provides practical application through real-world budgeting. Students learn to differentiate between essential needs and discretionary summer themed wants, understanding the importance of prioritization. This resource empowers students to take control of their financial futures, fostering a solid foundation for lifelong financial well-being.
What's included?
This resource is summer themed but would still work fine year round. Examples of items included: bug spray, sunscreen, fire pit, pool float etc.
Functional Text - Product Label Comprehension - BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
By FUNctional Academics Educator
| Back to School | Life Skills | Reading Comprehension | Product Labels | Reading Labels | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |
This is a no prep Back to School themed resource. These worksheets are great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.
This resource includes:
Level 1 – Cut & Paste – Simpler Questions
Level 2 – Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions
Total of 35 different pages and 198 questions per set
Total of 70 different worksheets
This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you over 20%
Back to School BUNDLE
These worksheets are specifically created for students to read and interact with product packaging, allowing them to practice their comprehension abilities in a fun and practical way. With a range of questions to answer, students will develop their reading skills while discovering key details about the featured products.
The Back to School Product Labels offer two levels of difficulty to cater to different learning needs. Level 1 involves a cut-and-paste activity where students match the questions to the corresponding answers on the label. This hands-on approach encourages visual and tactile learning, enabling students to actively engage with the material.
For those ready for a greater challenge, Level 2 requires students to write their answers. This level promotes critical thinking and encourages students to express their comprehension through written responses. It also allows teachers to assess students' understanding of the product information in a more comprehensive manner.
The questions cover a range of relevant information, such as identifying the product name, recognizing the brand, determining the quantity, and identifying the specific product information. By exploring these elements, students gain valuable knowledge about various summer products while sharpening their reading comprehension skills.
Product Labels Included:
Dry Erase Markers
Tissues
Pencils
Hand Wipes
Pens
Air Freshener
Erasers
Calculator
Locker Kit
Binder
Correction Fluid
Lunch Bags
Highlighters
Folders
Mechanical Pencils
Check out some of my other BACK TO SCHOOL products:
September Morning Work - Back to School Edition
Advertisement/ Flyer Comprehension - Back to School Edition
Paying Bills/ Bill Comprehension - Unit 3 - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills |Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills |
This resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this downloadable material, students will engage with a diverse collection of realistic bills.
Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as a_ccount details, costs, due dates, late charges, and more._ The resource offers two levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce their learning.
This resource is also available in a BUNDLE saving you 20%!
Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper
This resource is also apart of a MEGA bundle saving you 25%
Paying Bills MEGA BUNDLE - Paper & Digital
Recently updated to include:
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Multi-part questions
**⭐**26 different worksheets and 154 questions per set.
⭐A total of 52 different worksheets.
Bills Included:
Key Features:
1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.
2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.
3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.
By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.
For Unit 1 & 2 click below:
Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper
Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper