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End of Year | Summer Homophones | Stand Up Sit Down Digital Game

By Teach Savvy Store

End of Year | Summer Homophones | Stand Up Sit Down Digital Game: Your students will love this homophones PowerPoint! This highly visual and interactive digital activity will not only get your students moving but help them remember important homophones in their reading, spelling and writing!

What's Included in This PowerPoint

  • Directions slide
  • Homophones teach slide
  • 20 summer-themed homophone game slides
  • 1 editable template

Directions

  • Read each sentence out loud.

  • Students either stand or sit for the word they think fills in each blank.

  • Consider setting a short timer or giving points for even more of a challenge!

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You can find the font "Oh Hey Beignet" used for the words "stand up" and "sit down" + titles by Lindsay Flood at Oh Hey ELA!

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AVID Close Reading Activity and Comprehension Practice - Marking the Text

By KJ Inspired Resources

Use these marking the text Instructional Practice slides with instructions to help students understand why we mark our text and learn to remember how to correctly mark a text in order to gain a deeper understanding of it's main ideas and important evidence. These slides provides step-by-step instructions to guide students in the process of marking the text!

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Directions:

  • Use the 7 teach slides to explain the what and why behind marking the text.'
  • Use the 9 marking the text steps to have students practice the skill through reading an article, prepping for a Socratic seminar, marking focused notes etc.

Uses:

  • reading and analyzing articles
  • prepping for a socratic seminar
  • using the slides for practicing focused note-taking
  • marking notes from any subject
  • marking articles for discussion
  • informational/nonfiction texts
  • literature
  • any subject area
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  • small group help

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There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - Novel Study - Socio-Emotional Learning

By Mark Holmes

Dive deep into Louis Sachar's heartwarming novel "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" with this comprehensive 9-week novel study designed for grades 5-6. This unit plan goes beyond traditional comprehension questions to focus on socio-emotional learning and character education, making it perfect for teachers looking to foster empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth in their students.

Key Features:

9-week detailed plan with daily activities and homework assignments

Strong emphasis on socio-emotional learning and character development

Engaging activities that promote self-reflection, empathy, and critical thinking

Variety of learning formats including discussions, role-plays, creative writing, and art projects

Flexible design allowing for adaptation to different class schedules and needs

Weekly Themes:

  • First Impressions
  • Friendship & Social Connections
  • Self-Esteem & Self-Talk
  • Bullying & Its Effects
  • The Power of Counseling & Support
  • Personal Growth & Transformation
  • Empathy & Understanding Others
  • Making Positive Choices
  • Reflection & Application

This novel study encourages students to:

  • Analyze character development and motivations
  • Reflect on their own experiences and growth
  • Practice empathy and perspective-taking
  • Develop strategies for building self-esteem and positive relationships
  • Apply lessons from the book to real-life situations

Includes:

  • Detailed daily lesson plans
  • Learning objectives for each week
  • Printable worksheets and activity templates
  • Discussion prompts and reflection questions
  • Ideas for extension activities and final projects

Perfect for:

  • English Language Arts classes
  • Character education programs
  • Social-emotional learning curriculum
  • Guidance counselor support materials

Help your students connect deeply with this powerful story while developing crucial life skills. This novel study not only enhances reading comprehension but also nurtures emotional intelligence and personal growth.

Download now and transform your classroom into a space of empathy, self-discovery, and positive change!

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Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 2

By Mark Holmes

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Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.

The package includes:

A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:

  • The importance of understanding author's purpose

  • The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain

  • How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose

  • Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts

  • Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas

  • Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills

20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning

A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:

  1. Summarizing the main points
  2. Identifying the main idea and author's purpose
  3. Examining key writing techniques and their effects

Text Titles:

Literary Nonfiction

  1. Biography of Malala Yousafzai - Explore the life of a young woman who stood up for education rights and won a Nobel Peace Prize.
  2. Emma Raducanu: A Rising Star Overcoming the Odds - An account focusing on the challenges and triumphs in youth sports.
  3. Personal Essay on Bullying - Reflections from someone who experienced bullying, discussing its impacts and lessons learned.
  4. Travel Writing about a Trip to the Amazon Rainforest - Descriptions and adventures in one of the world's most vital and diverse ecosystems.

Journalism

  1. News Article on Climate Change - Current events and scientific explanations regarding global climate shifts.
  2. Feature Story on Innovations in Technology - In-depth look at how technology is changing education.
  3. Investigative Reporting on Plastic Pollution - Uncovering the sources and solutions of plastic pollution in oceans.
  4. Opinion Piece on the Importance of Recycling - Persuasive arguments about why recycling should be a part of daily life.

Academic Writing

  1. Research Paper on Habitats of Endangered Species - Study and presentation of critical habitats that need protection.
  2. Case Study on the Impact of Video Games on Youth - Analysis of positive and negative effects of gaming.
  3. Review of a Science Documentary - Critical evaluation of a popular science documentary's content and presentation.

Practical Nonfiction

  1. How-to Guide on Starting a Community Garden - Step-by-step instructions for school-based or community garden projects.
  2. Self-help Book for Teens on Managing Stress - Practical advice and techniques for handling school and social stress.
  3. Instructions for cooking lasagne - From the history, to the ingredients, to the recipe and execution.

Creative Nonfiction

  1. Narrative Nonfiction on a Significant Historical Event - A compelling retelling of the moon landing, focusing on lesser-known facts and figures.
  2. Historical Account of the Civil Rights Movement - A blend of factual history and personal stories from the 1960s.
  3. True Crime Story about a Famous Art Heist - Examination of the theft, the investigation, and the impact on the art world.

Additional Engaging Topics

  1. Exploration of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt  - Delving into their culture, technology, and contributions to modern society.

  2. Science Behind Natural Disasters - Understanding earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes through a scientific lens.

  3. The Evolution of Music from Classical to Modern Pop - Tracing how music has changed over the centuries and its influence on society.

By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension

  • Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose

  • Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas

  • Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts

  • Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts

This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.

Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!

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First Day of School Book Talk ELA Activity

By Language Arts Excellence

Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!

This product features an engaging back to school Book Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about literature and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective on reading. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward reading while getting to know one another with a higher level thinking activity. We have also recently added a digital version of the Book Talk worksheet to support distance learning and cut down on paper.

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  • Comprehensive Lesson Plan
  • "Book Talk" Worksheet
  • 6 Corresponding "Book Quote" signs to hang up around your room
  • Digital Worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive - newly added!
  • Detailed instructions for accessing digital resource

Though this resource is ideal for the first day of school, it can really be used all year long without modification.

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Figurative Language in 2017 Hit Music PowerPoint

By Language Arts Excellence

Get it while it's H-O-T! Help your students practice identifying figurative language devices with this engaging and totally current powerpoint presentation using only the Top-100 Billboard Hits of 2017! This fun and colorful 34-slide presentation is the perfect print-and-go lesson for any time in the school year. Each slide features lines from the top songs of 2017 with figurative language from artists such as Alessia Cara, Imagine Dragons, Sam Hunt, Ed Sheeran, and The Chainsmokers. Also included is a student answer sheet (both in color and black/white) for students to identify the figurative language exemplified in each lyric. The lesson run time is approximately 30 minutes but will vary on the age of your students and is a great way to have a little fun with your students' favorite music without sacrificing learning. Your students will love seeing how their favorite songs are just brimming with figurative language and will appreciate your willingness to relate to them through contemporary music! Presentation covers: - Metaphor - Simile - Hyperbole - Oxymoron - Idiom - Personification - Onomatopoeia - Allusion - Alliteration Powerpoint also includes directions, a colorful student answer sheet, black/white answer sheet, answer key for teachers, and index card-size word banks in color and black/white. ___________________________________________________________________________________ You can also save 20% by purchasing this product in a bundle along with the Figurative Language in 2017 Hit Music PowerPoint! ⭐ Figurative Language in 2017 Hit Music PowerPoint & Task Card BUNDLE __________________________________________________________________________________ Get more practice with figurative language with these related products by Language Arts Excellence: ⭐ Figurative Language in 2017 Hit Music Task Cards ⭐ Figurative Language in Animated Film Songs PowerPoint
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Back to School ELA Bundle

By Language Arts Excellence

The upcoming school year may be right around the corner but there is no need to stress. This bundle features 6 varied yet cohesive resources to start the year in your ELA classroom off strong! Each resource maintains a high standard for student learning and engagement with minimal preparation on your end. This bundle is great for new teachers as well as for teachers who are looking to shake up their first week routines. You will find that your first week of school will fly by and students will already be excited to come to class every day. Plus, by purchasing these products as a bundle, you will be saving 25% off the cover price!

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I Spy Favorite Singers - Free Product, Proofreading Rules

By Caramel Bear Classroom

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“I Spy” proofreading and editing is a fun resource where students will be able to convey their knowledge of editing punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Using a short summary of singers like Shawn Mendes, Arianna Grande, and Katy Perry, students will have practice correcting these interesting passages while learning about their favorite singers.

This free product includes a worksheet for Proofreading Rules, especially pertaining to these lessons. An additional handout will be offered that explains when to use italics, and when to use quotation marks. In reading passages about famous singers, you will see the use of album titles and individual songs used quite often.

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I Spy Favorite Singers - Proofreading and Editing

By Caramel Bear Classroom

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“I Spy” proofreading and editing is a fun resource where students will be able to convey their knowledge of editing punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Using full-page summaries of singers like Shawn Mendes, Arianna Grande, and Katy Perry, students will have practice correcting these interesting passages while learning about their favorite singers.

*This product can be used anytime you need to stress the importance of editing skills. It can be used for many grades and ability levels starting with 4th or 5th grade through middle school and beyond.

*There are 3 passages for students to proofread and edit. Each passage comes with:

* An “I Spy” editing chart and checklist that specifies the number of errors.

* 3 Answer Keys so that students may check their work independently.

* Proofreading Rules Chart

* When to use Italics or Quotations Chart

* With this paid product, you will also receive an “I Spy” checklist that you can use when creating your own proofreading worksheets.

*It is recommended that students use a bookmark when searching for the errors, so it is easier to locate them. When the students are ready to use the Answer Key, they should also use a bookmark with the key.

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English Literacy Book Level 1 | For Kg level and grade 1

By Building Bright Brains

Are you looking for a comprehensive literacy book for Kg level or grade 1? This one is perfect for your students. It includes practice on alphabet writing and reading, high frequency words with engaging colorful stories including them, as well as coloring and tracing activities.

What is included?

A printable Pdf file with 198 pages 

  • Colors posters
  • Coloring pages
  • Alphabet letters tracing activities with illustrations 
  • Days of the Week poster
  • Seasons Poster
  • High Frequency words activities
  • Stories including the high frequency words (I, can, the, we, a, like, see, and, you, do, my, are, she, was, is, he, little...) 
  • Size words and sensory words
  • Blending sounds and Writing 
  • Phoneme isolation activities 
  • Independent writing activities 
  • Social Emotional Learning activities 

And much more! 

This resource is great for:

  • In-Classroom Teaching (Displaying for the Whole Class)
  • Online Learning
  • Homeschooling
  • Sharing on Google Classroom or Other Platforms as a Tool for Revision

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3rd Grade The Halloween Scarecrow: Spooky Fiction Reading Passage w/Questions

By Ann Stewart

Engage your 3rd-grade students with a spooky, Halloween-themed reading passage! "The Halloween Scarecrow" is a fun and slightly spooky fiction story perfect for the Halloween season. In this 300-350 word passage, Lily and her brother Ben go trick-or-treating and encounter a mysterious scarecrow at an old farmhouse. When the scarecrow suddenly moves, the kids must decide if it’s just the wind—or something more! This engaging passage will spark imagination while reinforcing key reading skills.

What’s Included:

  • Fiction Reading Passage: A 300-350 word Halloween-themed story that’s exciting and relatable for 3rd-grade readers.
  • 5 Multiple-Choice Questions: These questions assess students' comprehension, ability to make inferences, identify the main idea, and recall important details.
  • 2 Discussion Questions: Open-ended questions that encourage critical thinking and class discussion about the characters and events in the story.

Skills Covered:

  • Reading Comprehension: Multiple-choice questions focus on understanding the main idea, key details, cause-and-effect relationships, and drawing conclusions from the text.
  • Making Inferences: Students will infer why the scarecrow’s arm moved and how the characters’ feelings change throughout the story.
  • Character Analysis: Discussion questions ask students to explore character reactions and motivations, comparing how Ben and Lily respond to the spooky house.
  • Critical Thinking: Open-ended discussion questions challenge students to think creatively and explain their reasoning.
  • Story Elements: Students will identify key story elements such as setting, plot, and character emotions.

Possible Uses in the Classroom:

  • Independent Reading Practice: Assign as a fun and seasonal comprehension check during reading block or centers.
  • Guided Reading: Perfect for small-group instruction, allowing students to discuss the story and explore their understanding together.
  • Whole-Class Discussion: Use the included discussion questions to promote classroom dialogue and encourage students to express their ideas and make connections.
  • Homework or Early Finisher Activity: Ideal for independent practice outside of class or for students who finish their work early.
  • Halloween Literacy Fun: The spooky theme makes this a great seasonal activity to keep students engaged while building essential literacy skills.

Engage your students with this Halloween-themed passage that’s both fun and educational, and help them master key reading skills while celebrating the season!

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5th Grade Natural Disasters Reading Comprehension Packet (Level T)

By Ann Stewart

Looking for a high-interest, engaging resource to build reading comprehension skills? This Natural Disasters Reading Comprehension Packet is perfect for students reading at a Level T. Featuring five carefully crafted nonfiction passages about some of the most fascinating and intense natural disasters—earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and blizzards—this packet is designed to capture your students’ attention while challenging their comprehension abilities. Each passage is approximately 600 words, making it accessible yet challenging for 5th-grade readers or students at a Level T reading level. The topics provide an engaging mix of science, history, and real-world events, offering both background knowledge and opportunities for critical thinking.

What's Included:

5 Nonfiction Reading Passages on Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, and Blizzards

25 Higher-Level Multiple-Choice Questions(5 per passage Questions are designed to test understanding of main ideas, details, cause and effect, vocabulary in context, and summarizing.

10 Discussion Questions(2 per passage) Open-ended questions designed to encourage critical thinking, making inferences, explaining concepts, and connecting ideas from the text.

Answer Key for all multiple-choice and discussion questions.

Skills Covered:

Reading Comprehension: Focus on understanding complex texts, identifying main ideas, and analyzing details.

Critical Thinking: Discussion questions encourage students to infer meaning, analyze cause and effect, and make connections between information.

Vocabulary Development: Students will encounter and learn domain-specific terms related to natural disasters. Summarizing: Higher-level questions require students to identify and summarize key points from each passage.

Text Evidence: Students are prompted to use evidence from the text to support their answers, honing their ability to cite sources in discussions and written responses.

This resource is ideal for independent practice, small group work, or as part of a science or literacy unit on natural disasters. It aligns with standards for reading informational text and provides ample opportunities for your students to apply critical thinking skills. Whether you're looking to enhance your science curriculum or focus on nonfiction reading comprehension, this packet is the perfect addition to your classroom.

Great for:

Reading Comprehension Practice Science and Literacy Units Test Prep for Nonfiction Reading Independent Work or Small Group Discussions

This product is designed to provide flexible use—whether you want to use it for weekly comprehension practice or integrate it into your science lessons on natural disasters, it’s sure to engage your students and build essential skills.

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The Mystery Of The Missing Candy- 4th Grade Halloween Reading Passage W/ Questi

By Ann Stewart

Engage your 4th-grade students with a spooky, Halloween-themed reading passage! "The Mystery Of The Missing Candy" is a fun and slightly spooky fiction story perfect for the Halloween season. This engaging passage will spark imagination while reinforcing key reading skills.

What’s Included:

Fiction Reading Passage: Halloween-themed 5 Multiple-Choice Questions: These questions assess students' comprehension, ability to make inferences, and recall important details.

2 Discussion Questions: Open-ended questions that encourage critical thinking and class discussion about the characters and events in the story.

Possible Uses in the Classroom:

Independent Reading Practice: Assign as a fun and seasonal comprehension check during reading block or centers.

Guided Reading: Perfect for small-group instruction, allowing students to discuss the story and explore their understanding together.

Whole-Class Discussion: Use the included discussion questions to promote classroom dialogue and encourage students to express their ideas and make connections.

Homework or Early Finisher Activity: Ideal for independent practice outside of class or for students who finish their work early.

Halloween Literacy Fun: The spooky theme makes this a great seasonal activity to keep students engaged while building essential literacy skills.

Engage your students with this Halloween-themed passage that’s both fun and educational, and help them master key reading skills while celebrating the season!

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Level G Reading Passages With Mastery Activities

By Ann Stewart

Engage your early readers with this Level G Reading Comprehension Packet, featuring three original stories crafted to build fluency, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Each story presents relatable characters and engaging situations to encourage young readers to make inferences, understand sequence, and connect with the text. Perfect for kindergarten and first-grade classrooms, this packet includes reading comprehension activities and questions tailored to assess and reinforce Level G reading mastery.

Included in this Packet:

1. Story 1: "The Big Rain Puddle" Sam and Jan play in a big rain puddle, splashing and laughing until they’re covered in mud! Activities: Story elements and inference questions.

2. Story 2: "The Lost Kitten" Mia and Ben discover a lost kitten and decide to help it find its way home. Activities: multiple-choice comprehension questions and a sequencing activity.

3. Story 3: "The Picnic Surprise" Lily and Max enjoy a picnic, only to be surprised by a furry friend! Activities: Making inferences and making predictions.

Each story is between 125–150 words and is written with Level G vocabulary and structure, targeting early readers who are building confidence with slightly longer texts. Each set of questions and activities reinforces key comprehension skills, including main idea recognition, sequencing, character feelings, and making predictions. Answer keys are provided for easy assessment.

Ideal for guided reading sessions, independent practice, or homework assignments, this packet is designed to make reading comprehension both engaging and achievable for young readers. Give your students the tools to grow as confident readers with these fun, thoughtful stories and activities!

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Digraph Fluency Practice for Small Groups - ch tch th

By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life

CH Spelling focused Guided Reading Small groups,

made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging!

Take the guesswork, hours of planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group reading instruction!

What you get:

A week's worth of CH spelling focused, research and evidence-based, word sorts, segmenting, blending, writing, fluency practice, assessment, and even nonsense word practice!

Word Families included:

ch spelling

tch spelling

th spelling

Also includes a sample small group schedule and

tracking sheets to make planning your small groups

EASY!

*Aligns with Unit 3 Week 3 Reach for Reading for First Grade and Wonders Unit 2 Week 5 for First Grade and other ch spelling lists

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Long A Small Group Lesson Plans- AI AY EIGH Word Families- Guided Reading Groups

By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life

Small Group Lesson Plans for Fluency practice Long A- AI AY Word Families

AI AY fluency practice for First Grade Reading Groups, made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging! Take the guesswork, hours of planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group reading instruction! These are more than just worksheets, they are a comprehensive approach to teaching the ai ay and eigh word families and increasing students' reading fluency.

What you get:

A week's worth of AI AY fluency practice with evidence-based, classroom

tested word sorts, segmenting, blending, writing,

fluency, assessment and even nonsense word fluency practice!

Word Families included:

ai

ay

eigh

Also includes sample small group schedule and

tracking sheets to make planning your small groups

EASY!

*Aligns with Unit 5 Week 3 Reach for Reading for First Grade!

Thanks for checking out these ai ay worksheets for your fluency practice!

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Guided Reading Groups made EaSY- Beginning al-, al, all Word Families

By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life

Guided Reading Small groups, made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging! Take the guesswork, hours of planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group reading instruction!

What you get:

A week's worth of researched-based, classroom

tested word sorts, segmenting, blending, writing,

fluency, assessment and even nonsense word practice!

Word Families included:

beginning al-

al

all

Also includes sample small group schedule and

tracking sheets to make planning your small groups

EASY!

*Aligns with Unit 8 Week 1 Reach for Reading for First Grade!

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Guided Reading Groups made EaSY- 'R' Controlled Vowels: "eer, ear, air, are"

By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life

Guided Reading Small groups, made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging! Take the guesswork, hours of planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group reading instruction!

What you get:

A week's worth of researched-based, classroom

tested word sorts, segmenting, blending, writing,

fluency, assessment and even nonsense word practice!

Word Families included:

eer

ear

air

are

Also includes sample small group schedule and

tracking sheets to make planning your small groups

EASY!

*Aligns with Unit 7 Week 4 Reach for Reading for First Grade!

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L Blends Fluency Practice for Small Groups

By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life

Small groups, made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging! Take the guess work, hours of planning, and the headache out of prepping for your small group reading instruction!

What you get:

A week's worth of researched based, classroom

tested word sorts, segmenting, blending, writing,

fluency, assessment and even nonsense word practice.

Word Families included:

pl

gl

sl

Also includes sample small group schedule and

tracking sheets to make planning your small groups

EASY!

*Aligns with Unit 2 Week 3 Reach for Reading for First Grade!

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Short A Fluency Practice for Small Group Free

By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life

Short A- Easy Guided Reading Small Group Lesson Plans for 1st Grade- Print & Go!

CVC Words & Reading Fluency included!  Guided reading instruction & planning made EASY, consistent, effortless, and engaging!

Take the guesswork, hours of planning, & the headache out of prepping for your small group guided reading instruction!

Teaching word families and practicing nonsense cvc words has a dramatic impact on reading fluency in early readers.  Year over year, over 80% of my students achieve benchmark or higher in reading fluency and nonsense cvc word fluency using this amazing resource I created.

What you get with this Short A- Easy Guided Reading Small Group Lesson Plans for 1st Grade- Print & Go! unit:

A week's worth of researched-based, classroom-tested word family sorts

Labels for word family sort envelopes (These are the envelopes I use)

Word work pages to work on segmenting, blending, and handwriting

Reading fluency passages and assessment

Nonsense cvc word practice and assessment

Word family BINGO and word family coloring pages

Sample small group schedule and tracking sheets to help plan your small groups or for use at home

Just print & teach! EASY!✔️

Word Families included:

at

an

and mixed short a

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