Middle School Reading Strategies Activities

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Talk, Read, Talk, Write Lesson: Jamestown Settlement

By TxMAP Teacher

This product utilizes the Talk, Read, Talk, Write teaching strategy to get students talking, reading, and writing about Jamestown Settlement. There are 4 parts to this lesson. Students will first talk in partners or groups about a topic related to the Declaration of Independence. Students will then read 3 paragraphs about Jamestown and answers some questions. Students will then discuss a question related to Jamestown. Finally, students will reflect and write on a topic related to the Jamestown Settlement.

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Back to School Morning Meeting Work | Slides Template

By Professional Development and Teacher Prep

Do you need Morning Meeting Slides in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade to save you time and stress? Do you want it all in one place? Are you wanting to reduce behavior issues and raise engagement levels? These Morning Meeting activities were a game-changer in my classroom and led us to have the best year ever! My students were engaged, and well-behaved, and I had so much less stress! This is because we built really strong relationships and connections with each other which led to fewer disruptions and toxic stress.

This bundle is all of my Paperless Morning Work and PowerPoints bundled together for you!

The bundle includes:

  • Winter Morning Meeting Slides
  • February Morning Meeting Slides
  • March Morning Meeting Slides
  • April Morning Meeting Slides
  • May Morning Meeting Slides
  • August Morning Meeting Slides
  • Fall Morning Meeting Slides
  • Just Like Me Icebreaker Activity
  • Center Rotation Slides
  • Picture of The Day Slides
  • 180 Morning Meeting Question Slides
  • Video of The Day Slides (All 3 Parts!)
  • True or False Morning Meeting Slides
  • Behavior Incentives
  • Behavior Bingo
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Bundle|Ocean Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions|Habitat

By LessonLink Teacher

This is a bundle of Ocean Animals Reading Comprehension Passages suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and homeschooled students. This comprehensive resource includes reading passages, multiple-choice questions, reflective writing activities, and answer keys.

It covers a wide range of ocean animals, including large, medium, and small species, as well as worksheets focused on ocean animal habitats.

The resource offers diverse reading passages that captivate students' interest and provide insights into the characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of ocean animals. This will help to develop their key reading skills, expand their knowledge of marine ecosystems, and foster higher-order thinking abilities.

Following each passage, multiple-choice questions assess students' comprehension skills, while reflective writing activities encourage critical thinking and personal connection to the topics.

Items in the bundle:

  • Reading comprehension passages on large ocean animals
  • Reading comprehension passages on medium ocean animals
  • Reading comprehension passages on small ocean animals
  • Ocean animal habitat worksheets
  • Multiple-choice questions for each passage
  • Reflective writing activities for each passage
  • Answer keys for multiple-choice questions and sample answers for reflective writing activities.

You will appreciate the ready-to-use nature of this bundle, as it will save valuable time in lesson planning and resource creation.

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Plot Structure Grades 4-6 Graphic Organizer, Mini Lesson, Slides, Activities

By TooBookedUp

Are you looking for an engaging, no-prep resource to teach plot structure to your 4th-6th graders? Look no further! This comprehensive lesson plan is designed to introduce and reinforce plot elements, making it perfect for busy teachers who want to provide high-quality instruction without the hassle of extensive preparation.

What’s Included:

  • 60-Minute Lesson Plan: A detailed, step-by-step guide that includes a mini-lesson, note-taking activities, and practice exercises to help students understand plot structure using the classic story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears."
  • Engaging Story Video: A captivating video of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" to visually and audibly engage students, enhancing comprehension and retention.
  • Teacher Exemplar: A sample filled-out plot diagram to demonstrate expectations and guide your instruction effectively.
  • Canva Slides: Professionally designed, customizable slides that enhance the visual learning experience and can be tailored to fit your teaching style.
  • Versatile Graphic Organizer: A reusable plot diagram graphic organizer that can be applied to any story throughout the year, supporting continuous learning and application of plot structure concepts.

Key Features:

  • No Preparation Needed: Everything is ready to use right out of the box, saving you valuable time and effort in lesson planning.

  • Interactive and Engaging: Incorporates multimedia elements like videos and Canva slides to cater to diverse learning styles and keep students actively involved.

  • Reusable and Flexible: The graphic organizer is adaptable for various stories, making it a valuable tool for year-long curriculum integration.

  • Aligned with Standards:

  • Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

  • Grade 4: RL.4.3 – Describe characters, settings, and major events.

  • Grade 5: RL.5.5 – Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story.

  • Grade 6: RL.6.5 – Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

  • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

  • Grade 4: 4.10(A) – Analyze how the plot of a story is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.

  • Grade 5: 5.10(A) – Analyze how the plot is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.

  • Grade 6: 6.10(A) – Analyze how the plot is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Streamlined Teaching: Everything you need in one package, from lesson plans to visual aids, ensuring a smooth and efficient teaching experience.
  • Enhanced Student Learning: Helps students visually and conceptually grasp plot structures, fostering deeper literary understanding and analytical skills.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning activities, making it adaptable to various classroom settings.
  • Year-Long Utility: The graphic organizer’s adaptability means it remains a useful tool for any narrative text throughout the school year, supporting continuous reinforcement of plot structure concepts.

Perfect For:

  • ELA Teachers: Looking to build a solid foundation in narrative structure and enhance students' literary analysis skills.
  • Elementary to Middle School Classrooms: Specifically designed for Grades 4-6, but adaptable for other grade levels as needed.
  • Teachers Seeking Engaging Resources: Ideal for those who want to incorporate multimedia and interactive elements into their lessons to boost student engagement.

Transform Your ELA Lessons Today!

Equip your classroom with this all-in-one Plot Structure Lesson Plan and watch your students develop a strong understanding of storytelling elements. Perfect for introducing plot structure, supporting ongoing literary analysis, and making learning fun and interactive.

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The Graveyard Book by Gaiman Literature Novel Study | Newbery Award Book Series

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Neil Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Graveyard Book for its “delicious mix of murder, fantasy, humor and human longing,” noting its “magical, haunting prose.” This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-4, and part 2 covers chapters 5 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

  • Cracking codes
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Mystery pictures
  • True or False game
  • Game Show
  • Character Study
  • Order of events
  • Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Novel Bundle

By Educate and Create

Doing a novel unit on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? Looking for materials to help students comprehend the text? Need some differentiation? Look no further! This bundle includes a study guide, characterization flip book, graphic organizers, film adaption, introduction power point, and novel project choice board.

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6th Grade Kites Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions With Answers

By The Teaching Resources Company

Our 6th Grade Kites Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions solve the challenge of making aerodynamics and kite history engaging for students. With topics like Getting Your Kite to Fly, Kite Safety Rules, Aviation Pioneers, and The History of Kites, this resource enhances reading comprehension while sparking curiosity about flight. Perfect for classroom or home learning, it encourages critical thinking through thought-provoking questions.

What is included :

- Passages & Questions

  • Kites
  • Aerodynamics
  • Getting Your Kite to Fly
  • Kite Safety Rules
  • Aviation Pioneer
  • A kite in History
  • Pioneers

- Review

- Answers key

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Author's Purpose Interactive Activity | Reading Comprehension | PIED

By Queen's Educational Resources

Author's Purpose Interactive Activity | Reading Comprehension | PIED

About This Resource

★ Author's Purpose Interactive Flip Card Activity

★ Interactive Activity

★ 10 pages

★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

This resource includes:

★ Teacher Directions Page

★ 2 Author's Purpose Flip Card Sheets (contains 9 Flip Card Text Boxes on each Sheet)

★ 2 Author's Purpose for Writing Sheets

★ Colorful Bulletin Board Task Display Page (for this activity)

★ 2 Rubrics (to score the activity)

★ Answer Keys

In this engaging and interactive activity, students can work in pairs or independently to read 18 short Author's Purpose descriptions (or texts) and determine the author's intended purpose for writing each one. Students will decide whether the examples reflect the purpose to PersuadeInformEntertain, or Describe. They will then cut out Author’s Purpose Word Flip Cards and glue them onto the text boxes that best match the author’s purpose for each piece of text.

This resource also includes two rubrics for scoring the Author’s Purpose Flip Card Charts! One rubric is designed for use when assigning the activity as a pair task, and the other is for independent work. Additionally, a visually appealing Bulletin Board Task Display Page is included, making it easy to showcase students’ completed work right away!

Step-by-Step Teacher Instructions with Images Included!

You’ll have everything you need to score your students’ responses and showcase their work right away using the included Bulletin Board Task Display Page and Rubrics! Best of all, there’s no preparation required—YAY!

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Readers Theatre Script Fractured Fairytale - Jack and the beanstalk

By Clodagh

Get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales in your classroom with this "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Kindly Giants" Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will act out the fairytale of Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a twist! This fractured fairytale tells a different version of the classic tale, where Jack is a thief who steals the magic beans and robs the giants. However, the giants, Gina and Greg, are just kindly beings trying to get by.

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out this fractured fairytale and learn the importance of honesty and kindness.

Key Features:

  • Educational and Entertaining: This fractured fairytale Readers Theatre script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairytale unit or study! Great for literacy sessions or the drama classroom!

  • Character Development: The fairytale characters in the script are relatable and well-developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

  • Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

  • Literacy Sessions or Performing Arts Lessons: Perfect to integrate into your literacy centres or your social-emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.

  • Lesson on Honesty and Kindness: The central theme of honesty and kindness is woven throughout this fractured fairytale Readers Theatre script, imparting valuable life lessons to young minds.

  • Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle-upper elementary students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of cooperation and empathy.

  • Fractured Fairy Tales: A fun way to teach fractured fairytales and all the wonderful literacy elements that come along with them.

  • Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple, and go!

By using this "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Kindly Giants" Readers Theatre Script, you can explore fractured fairytales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.

Simply download, print, staple, and you're good to go! Woo hoo!

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Science Vocabulary Match

By Fortunate in Fifth Grade

Do you teach 5th grade science? Do you use the Discovery Education curriculum? If so this is a wonderful vocabulary resource for you! Even if you don't use Discovery Education these vocabulary words still follow the NGSS 5th grade standards. This bundle includes 8 units of vocabulary with answer keys

Each Vocabulary Match Includes:

  • A printable page for students.
  • Easy matching by writing the letter of the correct definition on the line.
  • Answer keys

Using these vocabulary matches is a great way to build students' comprehension when they practice learning the vocabulary words they are reading in the text.

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The Vocab Bundle - Finding Meaning Of Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues

By Blooming Through High School

Word Meaning with Nonsense Words

Why teach word meaning through nonsense words (context clues only)?

  • Students must use critical thinking to solve
  • Students must read the whole passage for context clues
  • Students must problem solve to find the best word that makes the most sense.
  • They can't find the answer except through problem solving.

All of these are things we want every student to do! This is something that is already adapted for high and low learners.

Starting with three nonsense words gets students going so they can work in groups or independently to decode the meaning of 7 REAL words (selected from the SAT vocabulary list).

This is a perfect activity for group problem solving and critical thinking!

Finding the meaning of words: in context, with a definition and from the Latin or Greek base. Four teaching pages are included for self-guided learning along with 7 student pages for practice with various shortened reading passages.

INCLUDED:

  • 3 Self-grading Google Forms
  • Editable Word Doc
  • PDF
  • Reading Passage
  • Teaching pages
  • Answer Key

BUNDLE & SAVE: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle

Word Meaning with Greek & Latin

✔️Need to teach Greek & Latin along with Context Clues?

✔️Looking for way to get your students thinking critically & making connections?

✔️Need to integrate vocabulary in a meaningful way?

This activity includes worksheets, task cards and Google Quizzes for vocab practice

Students will use key words from the definitions in the first activity to determine the meaning of the Greek or Latin prefix. By recognizing the prefixes in words they recognize (and some they won't) students will begin making connections to other words they hear and read. This is a natural way to build in vocabulary to daily instruction that includes context clues and the Greek and Latin.

Included:

  • Greek & Latin Roots Exploration: Dive into 45 carefully selected words, each featuring 9 impactful prefixes from the rich realms of Latin and Greek languages.
  • Word Definitions: Equip your students with a solid understanding of each word, laying the foundation for deeper language comprehension.
  • Fill in the Blank Sentences: Immerse your class in the learning process with cloze sentences that challenge them to apply their newfound knowledge in context.
  • Task Cards: Make learning interactive and enjoyable with task cards that encourage independent exploration and reinforce language skills.
  • Google Quizzes: Easily accessible quizzes that provide instant feedback, saving you valuable time and promoting a tech-savvy learning environment.

Vocabulary Starter

NEED TO TEACH VOCABULARY IN YOUR MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

You came to the right place! I have been teaching for 5+ years, I have my Master's in Education with a focus on Literacy and I didn't know where to start.

So, I went back to everything I learned in my graduate program and re-read everything I could find.

I wrote & designed a student-engaging template to help students in my classroom to deeply internalize a word. I gathered key word lists when I didn't have a word from our daily reading, and thought about how to teach vocabulary so my love of etymology and words could be shared with my 10th graders. I've included all that and a guide to help other teachers get started with implementing and teaching vocabulary in THEIR classrooms.

Is this book for me?

  • You want to teach vocabulary explicitly
  • You want flexibility to choose your words daily based on what you’re reading
  • You need versatility to choose your own words from a given list
  • You want your students to deeply internalize the vocabulary they learn
  • You’re not sure where to start

Then this book is for you!

Adaptable to every classroom in every situation, this is more than a fill-in-the-blank activity. Your students will have a guide to build a vocabulary for a lifetime of learning.

WHY TEACH VOCABULARY EXPLICITLY?

Generating curiosity and delight in playing with words supports long-term memory, enhances the connection between orthography and meaning, and develops a disposition which stimulates word consciousness. It also builds vocabulary! All of these are a part of a vocabulary rich classroom environment.

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Book Review | Book Report Templates

By Inspired By MlG

Engage students with creative book report formats! Our comprehensive resource offers a variety of engaging templates to inspire students to connect with their reading. From social media posts to app ideas and writing prompts, these templates will make book reports fun and memorable.No prep required! Perfect for teachers and students who want to explore their creativity and deepen their understanding of the story.Discover how to make book reports more than just homework!

Key features:

  • Engaging social media templates: Create eye-catching Twitter and Instagram posts that spark discussion and promote your students' book reports.
  • Interactive app ideas: Encourage students to develop innovative apps based on the story, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
  • Writing and drawing prompts: Ignite students' imaginations with a variety of prompts that inspire deeper understanding and personal connections to the book.
  • No-prep convenience: Our templates are ready-to-use, saving teachers valuable time and effort.

Benefits for teachers and students:

  • Enhanced learning: Our templates provide a fun and engaging way for students to demonstrate their comprehension and creativity.
  • Increased motivation: By offering a variety of activities, our resources keep students interested and excited about reading.
  • Time-saving: The no-prep templates streamline the book report process for both teachers and students.
  • Skill development: Students will improve their writing, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills through these activities.

Discover the power of our book report templates and watch your students' reading enthusiasm soar!

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Author's Style and Types of Sentences (Middle Grades)

By Beth Hammett

This 31 page middle grade lesson plan comes ready to implement with easy to follow, color coded examples and activities for teaching, learning, and mastering author's style and types of sentences. Includes: History of Writing and Changes in Styles (1400s and 1700s to current) Models for writing great author's style and types of sentences Practice activities for sentence lengths and varieties Types of sentences (basic, compound, complex, compound-complex) Colorcoded examples of sentences Tips for writing Peer workshopping activities Excellent for homeschool, flipped classes, Gifted & Talented/Pre-Ap/AP, literacy centers, project based classrooms, and test prep. Meets CCSS and state guidelines for ELA. Requires critical thinking and problem solving skills.

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Summarizing Activities Digital and Printable for Distance Learning

By Rebekah Poe Teaching

Whether it's in person or online, your students will LOVE this coffee-themed summarizing activity and printables set. Using the SWBST visual prompt strategy, students will learn and practice summarizing a story (ANY story!) by stating the main character, what the character wanted, the problem, the solution, and the resolution. Ideas for differentiation are included to easily meet the needs of all of your students.

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Spring Flowers Reading Comprehension Passage with Answers - March Activities

By The Students Palace

This reading comprehension passage with answers is about spring flowers. It is designed to provide readers with information about different types of flowers that typically bloom during the spring season. The passage discusses the characteristics and unique qualities of each type of flower, as well as the benefits of planting and caring for these flowers. Additionally, readers will have the opportunity to test their understanding of the passage through a series of comprehension questions at the end.

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  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

  • High-resolution images

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  • Great for kids, boys and girls

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Inside Out Movie Watch Along - Main Idea and Theme

By A Teachers Sidekick

This is an activity to do while your students watch Disney's Inside out. Students will be identifying the main idea and theme, providing 2 supporting details for both of those. Then, once they have finished the movie, they will write a summary of the movie.

I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

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(FR) ÉCRITURE - BUNDLE (4e à 8e ANNÉE)

By French Made Fun!

Cet ensemble contient tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour enseigner confortablement l'écriture à vos élèves de 5e et 6e années. Ce bundle contient 23 documents et 700 pages (!!) et inclut:

  • Toutes mes minis-leçons d'écriture

    • 14 mini-leçons scénarisées/scriptées;
    • 15 tableaux d'ancrage explicites;
    • 8 exemples modélisés;
    • 11 activités imprimables.
  • Tous mes produits sur les stratégies de lecture et d'écriture

    • Affiches d'écriture.
    • Affiches de lecture
    • Incitations de lecture
    • Incitations d'écriture
  • Tous mes produits sur les conventions (verbes et grammaire)

    • Affiches + Signets POMMES
    • Affiches: La phrase de base
    • Verbes en -er
  • TOUS les genres d'écriture de ma boutique 

    • Le genre persuasif (Le texte d'opinion)
    • Le genre narratif (Les petits moments)
    • Le genre poétique (La poésie)
    • Le texte descriptif justificatif (La critique)
    • Le rapport de recherche (Le texte informatif)
    • La bande dessinée
  • Des activités à l'oral

    • Dragon's Den
    • Le débat
  • Un ensemble d'organisateurs graphiques

  • Mon ensemble d'évaluation en littératie (cartable de littératie)

  • Mon ensemble de compréhensions de lecture:

    • Biodiversité
    • Sports extrêmes
    • Espace et le système solaire

Ces documents ont un total combiné de presque 100 $. Vous économisez plus de 10 $ en l'achetant dans ce bundle. Suivez les liens ci-haut pour plus de détails et informations spécifiques - et plus d'images de chaque document :-)

Merci TELLEMENT pour votre support continue. Je suis vraiment reconnaissante de vous et je vous apprécie! 

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One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity thru Dual-Perspectives 5-8

By Mark Holmes

One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity and Empathy through Dual-Perspective Narratives 5-8

Description:

Dive into the world of subjectivity and empathy with "1 Story, 2 Perspectives," a unique collection of eight short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this resource encourages readers to examine familiar scenarios through different lenses, fostering understanding, compassion, and critical thinking skills.

Each story features two distinct characters, such as the shy new kid and the boisterous class clown, or the driven athlete and the passionate artist. By presenting both perspectives side by side, these narratives invite students to step into the shoes of each character, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As students engage with the stories, they'll develop a deeper appreciation for the role that personality, priorities, and life experiences play in shaping one's perception of the world.

But the learning doesn't stop with the stories themselves! This comprehensive resource also includes 20 thought-provoking activities and discussion questions, providing educators with a wealth of tools for extending the lessons of empathy and perspective-taking. From comparative analysis and writing prompts to role-playing exercises and real-world connections, these activities are designed to help students internalize the stories' messages and apply them to their own lives.

Key features of "1 Story, 2 Perspectives":

  • 8 engaging short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints
  • Suitable for students in grades 5-8
  • Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives
  • Includes 20 activities and discussion questions for deeper exploration
  • Adaptable for various classroom settings and learning styles
  • Aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By exploring these dual-perspective narratives and engaging in the accompanying activities, students will:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of empathy and subjectivity
  • Recognize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints
  • Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
  • Improve written and verbal communication abilities
  • Foster a more compassionate and inclusive classroom community

"One Story, Two Perspectives" is a must-have resource for any educator looking to promote social-emotional learning, character education, and the development of 21st-century skills. Download now and watch as your students grow into more understanding, empathetic, and open-minded individuals!

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Non-Fiction Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A book with ten close reading passages, or informational texts. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity. The close reading passages require NO PREP and are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

This book contains the following activities:

1 – Mount Everest

2 – Children of the Industrial Revolution

3 – Roswell

4 – William Shakespeare’s Macbeth

5 – The Transatlantic Slave Trade

6 – The Great Plague

7 – Martin Luther King

8 – Abraham Lincoln

9 – Ancient Olympic Games

10 – Mars – The Red Planet

Included in each PDF printable resource:

  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with eight questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • Each with a crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
  • Ready-made Easel activities perfect for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Non-Fiction Close Reading Bundle | Digital & Print.

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These resources are great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.

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Time allowance to complete each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

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Fall Theme - 3rd 4th 5th Grade Reading Fluency Sentences

By Your Reading Tutor

Your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will love practicing reading out loud with these Fall-themed engaging and high-interest sentences! 

This set includes 48 low-prep sentences with a fun Fall theme that are perfect for practicing reading fluency.  Quick and easy set up plus clear student directions make these activities perfect independent practice, literacy centers, and homeschooling families!

Printable fluency sentences and a blank page are included to customize for your student(s).  High interest topics will especially motivate your reluctant readers. Students will love reading these sentences to practice reading out loud! The sentences are appropriate for grades 3-5. 

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • 48 sentences on high-interest topics
  • Pictorial instructions page
  • Black sentence page to customize
  • Certificate of completion to print and color
  • Progress tracker
  • Extension activities 

Ideas for use:

The format is perfect if you have daily fluency practice or offer take home activities for students. I use these with my own homeschooled children and my online teaching students. I’ve also included several extension activities to use the materials further.

Why your students will love this:

Your students will love practicing their oral reading fluency with these sentences because it is fun to pull them out of a hat and the topics are high interest or funny! 

**Prep is quick and easy…**Just print the pages, cut the sentences into strips, find a basket or bin, and let your student(s) pull a sentence to read!

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Reading fluency, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, copy work, reluctant readers, high-interest topics, reading out loud, fall, autumn, fall theme

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