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Story Elements & Plot Structure Comprehension Passages Worksheets Grades 4-6 ELA
By MrsBaileyandHerClass
Boost your students' understanding of story elements and plot structure with this comprehensive printable pack of 10 reading comprehension passages designed for grades 4-6. Each passage explores story elements like characters, setting, plot, and structure through engaging, age-appropriate content. Perfect for reinforcing plot comprehension and encouraging students to delve deeper into narrative details.
With two activity worksheet options per passage, this pack provides flexibility and variety:
This resource contains 50 pages total, making it easy to print and go for fast, effective lesson planning. Ideal for ELA classrooms in grades 4-6, each activity comes with an answer key for efficient assessment.
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Use this story elements pack to deepen plot comprehension and improve students’ ability to analyze and understand story structure—all while fostering a love of reading!
I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!
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20 Quick Reference Reading Skills & Strategies Bookmarks
By Shy's Sunshine Room
What’s Included?
20 Bookmarks, each featuring a critical reading skill or strategy for grades 3 - 8:
Why You'll Love This Resource
Swim Team Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The book, Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas is great for children ages 7 - 13 years old, as they can relate with Bree as she moves to a new state, starts a new middle school, makes friends along the way and the challenges with friendships she struggles to maintain, the lack of self confidence she has, and she becomes more confident along the way, how she solves disagreements with friends, tries her best, shares her talents with others, adjusts to changes that occur in her life, learning that it is okay not to be friends with everyone, the importance of friendship, doing things that you want to do - being a leader instead of a follower, and how to handle stressful situations, anxiety, conflict, and bullying.
The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write vocabulary words in sentences. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Comprehension questions are broken down into chapters that match the book's 9 chapters. An answer key is provided at the end of this product. Students can also answer comprehension questions towards the end of the packet as well that relate with the entire book.
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Flu Season Tips - Staying Healthy - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL - B1-B2
By Miss Clever Cookie
Looking for a winter-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity full of useful tips on how to stay healthy during flu season? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.
It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 tips on how to stay healthy during flu season.
The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
♥ 10 reading passages
♥ answer sheets
♥ mission page
♥ directions
♥ teacher answer key
♥ conclusion
Options for use:
☻Independent Work
☻Pair Work
☻Sub plan
☻Stations
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By Visual Vibe
Set your student's up for success with this Learning Strategies Bundle. With Reading, Writing and Mathematics Strategies to assist with your students reading, writing and ability to work mathematically.
This Bundle is a great way to keep your student's focused and working towards a learning goal. They can also be used as a bulletin board display.
All Strategy Posters are made to match my Geometric Design theme, so you can create a stylish environment for your students to learn, grow and achieve.
If you are liking this Design theme or my resources, please write me a review or tag me on Instagram @visual_vibe_classroom.
By Visual Vibe
Reading strategies enable our students to comprehend a text in a variety of ways and develop a deeper understanding of how texts are constructed. They use these strategies to express what they have just read, make connections, draw conclusions and further engage with a text.
These posters can be used to display the learning focus for a lesson, unit or student goal. Created to match my Geometric Design theme, they are also an interesting way to display reading strategies in your classroom.
What's Included:
Reading Strategies Include:
Reading Comprehension - Summarizing Strategy
By Visual Vibe
This Reading Comprehension - Summarizing Pack can be used with any text, both fiction and nonfiction. With differentiated graphic organisers, to build your students 'summarizing' skills and depth of understanding.
What's Included:
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Main Idea passages fourth grade main idea short passages Axolotl Special Ed 5th
By Modz by Laila
These main idea short passages with main idea questions worksheets help students practice identifying the main idea. It is designed for students in 4th to 6th grade and can be used in a variety of settings including small group instruction, independent work, and homework assignments.
Benefits:
Engaging content about interesting animals
No prep needed for teachers
Versatile resource for various types of instruction
Instructions/Tips for Implementation:
Teachers can read the passages aloud to students and then review the answers together. Alternatively, students can work on the worksheets independently. This resource can also be used for whole group instruction, small group work, as a reward activity, or as homework assignments.
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-Laila
Friday the 13th - Superstitions - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL B1 - B2
By Miss Clever Cookie
Looking for a Friday the thirteenth-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity about superstitions and their origin? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.
It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about superstitions and Friday the 13th.
The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
♥ 10 reading passages
♥ answer sheets
♥ mission page
♥ directions
♥ teacher answer key
♥ conclusion
Options for use:
☻Independent Work
☻Pair Work
☻Sub plan
☻Stations
If you loved this product, please be sure to come back to my store and leave feedback.
Bingo: Latin Roots - Sensus, Habitare, Port, Trans - 1 Set, 20 Cards
By Shy's Sunshine Room
Product Features:
Winter & Christmas Middle School Holiday ELA Bundle 12 Resources Grades 5+
By TooBookedUp
Halloween Writing Urban Legend Bundle Information Text, Slides, Quiz Grades 6-8
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle school students with this spooky Halloween Urban Legend Bundle, perfect for Grades 6-8! This comprehensive resource includes informational text on popular urban legends, interactive slides, and a fun, challenging quiz to boost reading comprehension. Whether you're looking for Halloween literacy activities or thrilling lessons to excite your students, this bundle delivers. Perfect for building critical thinking skills, analyzing scary stories, and creating a memorable classroom experience with a Halloween twist.
1. Jersey Devil Urban Legend Resource
Uncover the chilling mystery of the Jersey Devil in this engaging resource! Students will explore the legend of this winged creature, diving into its history and sightings in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The resource includes an informational text, comprehension questions, and creative writing prompts to help students analyze and craft their own spine-tingling stories.
2. Rougarou Urban Legend Resource
Journey into the swamps of Louisiana with the legend of the Rougarou, a fearsome werewolf-like creature! This resource provides an informative article about Cajun folklore, a 10-question quiz to assess comprehension, and creative activities to get students writing their own eerie tales of the Rougarou. Perfect for building writing skills through myth and legend.
3. Bell Witch Urban Legend Resource
Enter the haunted world of the Bell Witch, one of America's most famous ghost stories! Students will learn about the haunting of the Bell family in early 19th-century Tennessee. The resource includes a detailed article, STAAR-aligned quiz, and a writing prompt where students can craft their own ghostly urban legend based on this timeless tale.
4. Goatman Urban Legend Resource
Introduce your students to the spine-chilling legend of the Goatman, the axe-wielding creature from Maryland! This resource includes an informational text that dives into the origins of this urban legend, followed by critical thinking and comprehension activities. Students will develop their own spooky stories based on this fearsome figure, complete with an engaging quiz.
5. Create Your Own Urban Legend Resource
Empower your students to become urban legend creators with this exciting, interdisciplinary writing activity! Students will choose a local landmark, develop a mysterious creature or event, and write their legend as a two-page newspaper article. The resource includes brainstorming worksheets, character development guides, and newspaper templates, plus a 3-day lesson plan to guide them through the creative process.
Unraveling Krampus: Christmas Text Structures and Analysis Print and Go!
By TooBookedUp
Delve into the intriguing world of Krampus with this comprehensive ELA resource, designed specifically for upper middle school students. "Unraveling Krampus" presents a unique opportunity to explore this mythical figure through a literary lens, enhancing key reading and analysis skills.
What’s Inside:
Benefits:
Ideal For:
Step into the captivating folklore of Krampus and transform your ELA lessons into an exciting and educational exploration. "Unraveling Krampus" not only offers a deep dive into a unique cultural phenomenon but also arms students with critical literacy skills. Add this rich, engaging resource to your educational toolkit and elevate your teaching approach today!
For lower level readers, try this resource: St. Nick: Informational Text Structures, Main Idea, Author's Purpose 5 text sets (TeachShare.com)
Halloween Urban Legend Bell Witch Information Text, Slides, Activities, Grades +
By TooBookedUp
Looking for a lesson that’s spooky AND standards-aligned? Your students will be haunted by curiosity as they dive into the eerie tale of the Bell Witch! Perfect for grades 6-8, this two-day lesson plan takes students on a thrilling exploration of one of America’s oldest ghost stories while building essential reading and writing skills. Whether they believe in the supernatural or not, they’ll be engaged and eager to investigate the legend while meeting CCSS standards.
This Bell Witch Urban Legends Resource Includes: Elements of Urban Legends – A comprehensive mini-lesson that breaks down the mysterious features of urban legends, focusing on storytelling, culture, and the supernatural.
Bell Witch Informational Text – A captivating article about the legend of the Bell Witch and her terrifying haunt of the Bell family in early 19th-century Tennessee.
Character Profile Worksheet – Students will analyze key details from the article to create a legendary profile of the Bell Witch.
Bell Witch Comprehension Quiz – A 10-question quiz to assess students’ ability to infer, analyze, and comprehend textual evidence using STAAR-like questions.
✍️ Spooky Story Starter – A chilling writing prompt that will have your students crafting their own thrilling endings to the Bell Witch saga.
Why You’ll Love It:
Suggested Uses:
Checklist of Benefits: ✅ Captivating Bell Witch legend for spooky-themed learning
✅ Standards-aligned (CCSS) for grades 6-8
✅ Builds critical thinking and reading comprehension skills
✅ Engages students in both creative and analytical tasks
✅ Includes a 10-question STAAR-like quiz
✅ Perfect for 2-day classroom instruction
✅ Flexible for a variety of classroom activities
Don’t let this resource vanish into thin air—grab your Bell Witch urban legend lesson plan today and make learning hauntingly fun for your students!
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:
**Answer Key for Teachers: **Detailed answers to all comprehension questions, facilitating discussions and streamlining grading.
Learning Objectives:
Usage:
Start the New Year with a story that inspires, teaches, and engages!
Christmas Short Story and Reading Comprehension Questions for Middle School ELA
By Teach Savvy Store
Immerse your students in the magic of the holidays with this engaging ELA resource, centered on the heartwarming short story The Key to Christmas Hollow. This resource combines reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and creative thinking activities, making it perfect for the festive season.
What’s Included:
The Short Story:
A captivating tale about Liam, a "quiet dreamer" who discovers the true spirit of Christmas in a magical town called Christmas Hollow.
Vocabulary Awareness Activity:
A pre-reading vocabulary chart featuring key terms such as "intricately," "palpable," and "astonishment." Students record their familiarity with each word, look up definitions, and rephrase them in their own words.
Comprehension Questions (with Answer Key):
Questions designed to develop critical thinking, including:
Answer Key for Teachers:
Detailed responses to all comprehension questions, aiding in efficient grading and discussion facilitation.
Learning Objectives:
Usage:
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Research Reading + Report Template-Women's History Month
By Veronica Reyes
This is a informational newsletter AND research report about Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for American Leaders or Women's History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Artistic Contributions
How It Works:
Ruth Bader Ginsburg- RBG Research Reading Comprehension, Trifold Template + Art
By Veronica Reyes
This is a Informational Reading Passage AND Research Report AND Collaborative Art Project about Ruth Bader Ginsburg as an American Leader and a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Women's History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
- Early Life
- Career
- Interesting Facts
- Artistic Contributions/Influences
How It Works:
Introducing our profound collaborative art project: Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's impactful words and life.
***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!
2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered)
Women's History Month Biography Reading Comprehension Passages- Research Bundle
By Veronica Reyes
Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Women's History Month?
These are your guide to teaching about influential Female Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Women's History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, these kid-friendly biographical research newsletters bring you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about female changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage. Perfect for close reading!
This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-
- Misty Copeland
- Ruby Bridges
- Dr. Jane Goodall
- Maya Angelou
- Wangari Maathai
- Serena Williams
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Harriet Tubman
- Simone Biles
- Mae Jemison
- Billie Holiday
- Dr. Jane Goodall
- Sonia Sotomayor
- Malala Yousafazi
- Frida Kahlo
- Rosa Parks
- Amelia Earhart
- Ellen Ochoa
-Dolores Huerta
-Frida Kahlo
...and many more to come
FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES [TASK CARDS]
By Richard B Williams
From Civil Rights Activists to entertainers, this 4-set, 200-item TASK CARDS product allows students to break apart BLACK HISTORY and Its Key Players. This product has black/white and colored versions; numbered and unnumbered versions. Students get to delve deeply into the literature. Their readings will come to life and their comprehension will soar. These 200-question items will make your classroom the place to be!
This Product Includes:
1. 200-numbered, colored question TASK CARDS
2. 200-numbered, black&white question TASK CARDS
3. 200-unnumbered, colored question TASK CARDS
4. 200-unnumbered, black&white question TASK CARDS
5. 2 Dynamic Projects
6. 14-item Suggested Uses page
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