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"A Christmas Carol": Activities and Vocabulary Bundle
By Colleen Burdette
Engaging activities for literature:
"A Christmas Carol" Vocabulary: Students will find the given words within the novel "A Christmas Carol" and record the sentence in which the word can be found. I had the students complete these sheets after reading the section of the book.
Creative activity: Students participate in an activity where they will write and illustrate their stories of Christmas past, present, and yet to come, in a way that is similar to what happens to Scrooge in the novel.
Students loved sharing their stories and hearing the hopes their classmates have for their futures.
As a culminating activity: Students read or watch A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my students read A Christmas Carol and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas, for an engaging activities before the holiday. They will practice comparing and contrasting in three different ways, including an exciting snowball fight.
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The Landlady Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board
By TooBookedUp
Master the Art of Mystery with "The Landlady" - A Complete Week-Long ELA Unit
This complete 5 day ELA unit on "The Landlady," expertly is designed for middle school teachers. Whether you're wrapping up the year, setting up engaging sub plans, or looking for a dynamic mini-unit, this resource offers everything you need to bring this thrilling text to life in your classroom.
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Elevate your teaching and inspire your students with this meticulously crafted unit on "The Landlady." This unit is not just a lesson plan but a gateway to enhancing critical thinking, writing prowess, and a love for literature in your middle school classroom.
Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)
Shakespeare Tragedies (All Plays)
By Educate and Create
This power point covers the elements of tragedy found in all Shakespeare's tragedies. It goes over important elements such as iambic pentameter, irony, poetry vs prose, character foil, symbolism and more. It gives some brief background on Shakespeare as well as his influences. This is an excellent way to introduce any Shakespearean Tragedy in your class. If you are teaching a specific play feel free to check out my bundles to save even more. ************************ Want to earn credits for future TeachShare purchases? Write us a review. Your feedback is important and appreciated.
5th & 6th Grade Gateway Arch Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Creative Writing
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Unlock the wonders of the Gateway Arch with our comprehensive educational product! This engaging resource features 30 pages of captivating content, including answer keys for easy assessment. Dive into the rich history and architectural marvel of the Gateway Arch through four reading passages. Each passage is accompanied by 3 multiple-choice questions, 2 vocabulary exploration, short-answer prompts, and 3 creative writing prompts providing a well-rounded learning experience.
How Teachers Can Use This Product:
1. Classroom Instruction: Integrate the reading passages and accompanying questions into your lessons to supplement classroom instruction. Use the content to spark discussions about history, architecture, and critical thinking.
2. Assessment Tools: Leverage the included answer keys to streamline the assessment process. Assess students' comprehension and analytical skills through the multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
3. Homework Assignments: Assign specific reading passages and questions as homework assignments to reinforce classroom learning. The product's structure makes it easy for students to complete independently.
4. Creative Writing Workshops: Utilize the three creative writing prompts to inspire imaginative thinking and enhance students' writing skills. These prompts can serve as standalone activities or be integrated into broader creative writing workshops.
5. Homeschooling: Ideal for homeschooling, this product provides a comprehensive yet flexible curriculum supplement. Tailor the content to fit your homeschooling schedule and objectives.
6. Travel Activities: Parents, engage your children during travel and with educational activities centered around the Gateway Arch. Keep learning exciting and relevant, even beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Elevate your teaching and learning journey with this dynamic and comprehensive resource today! The Gateway Arch product offers educators versatile tools to create an immersive and enriching educational experience for students.
Taco History Culture Reading Emergency Sub Plan or Food Unit Activity for Spanish Classes
By Senorita Creativa
Spice up your lessons with a fun reading about tacos! Break free from the routine and get your students excited with this engaging reading activity all about tacos! This ready-to-use resource explores the history, cultural significance, and different types of tacos, and will have your students hungry to learn more. This activity in English offers a fascinating look into Mexican culture while encouraging students to make connections with their own cultural traditions.
This resource includes:
✅ 3 versions of the four-page reading passage, all written in English
✅ a pre-reading anticipation guide
✅ 2 post-reading comprehension activities
✅ 2 post-reading writing activities
✅ answer keys for the anticipation guide and comprehension activities
✅ teacher tips and suggestions for extension activities
This super low-prep activity is perfect for sub plans, a filler lesson between units, or as a fun addition to a unit on food and culture. The best part? Your students will make cross-cultural connections between their own experiences and the rich traditions of Mexican cuisine, all while practicing critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Because the readings and activities are in English, students can focus on comprehension and cultural analysis without a language barrier.
This resource is ideal for a Spanish 1 class, world cultures class, or any exploratory language program.
The reading passage is included at three different grade levels for easy differentiation: 9th-10th, 7th-8th, and 4th-5th.
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Alaska Research Project with Reading Comprehension and Time Line
By Jennifer Connett
Learn about the history of Alaska and its state symbols with this state research project. This Alaska research project contains cards with real pictures, reading passages with comprehension questions, and two forms of research recording activities. Students can use the passages, posters and cards to answer the research questions in the two books, or conduct their own research through books or the internet. The preview shows a sampling of each part of this packet.
What is included?
Basic State Poster
State Symbol Cards with real photographs where available
History Time Line Cards with real photographs where available
Reading Comprehension Passages
Fun Facts and Information Pages
Writing Activities
State Research Flip Book Pages
State Report Book Pages (Choose the pages according to what your focus is.)
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By ARIANA PEREZ
Edition 1 contains 25 readings ranging from easy to difficult-
Includes reading comprehension questions, unique topics and counting of words per minute.
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A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan comprehension questions
By Debbie Tanner
Enhance your students' reading experience with this comprehensive set of comprehension questions based on A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school readers, these thought-provoking questions will deepen understanding and spark engaging discussions about the novel's themes, characters, and plot. Designed to assess both literal and inferential comprehension, these questions can be used for class discussions, homework, or as part of an assessment.
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly - Masters of Mischief Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly - Masters of Mischief is the third book in the Max Crumbly series. This book is funny and enjoyable for all who read it! Comprehension questions are provided in this packet for each chapter. After each chapter, you can have students work independently or with support when answering each comprehension question.
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Greek Gods Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on Greek Gods which are part of what that are studied in the 6th grade curriculum within Comparative Classical Civilizations in the Eastern Hemisphere for Ancient Greece. This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to solve the mystery word and four digit code to have the Greek Gods offer you immortality and a seat in Mount Olympus. Students will read about Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus and Demeter. This activity will have students reading about each Greek God; their symbols, what they were god of, and their importance to Ancient Greek. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have received immortality and their seat in Mount Olympus.
This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!
AVID Christmas | December Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills
By Teach Savvy Store
This AVID Christmas and December Early Finisher Packet is designed to engage students with no-prep activities that reinforce WICOR skills (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading). Perfect for keeping early finishers productive, it offers Christmas-themed worksheets and fun challenges. Ideal for 5th-12th graders, this packet is a great way to combine learning and seasonal fun!
Text Structure Game Activity Slides for Grades 3-5 - Interactive & Printable
By MrsBaileyandHerClass
Looking for an engaging way to reinforce text structure while capturing your students' attention? This Text Structure Interactive Game is the perfect resource for grades 3-5! With 90 fun and educational slides, your students will practice identifying text structure signal words (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description) in an interactive, engaging game format.
This resource is versatile and can be used in whole group instruction, small group centers, or as an independent practice game. Encourage collaboration, deepen comprehension, and strengthen writing skills with signal words—all while adding an extra touch of fun to your lessons!
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Transform your text structure lessons with this interactive and engaging text structure game, and watch your students excel in identifying key signal words and structures!
I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!
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Editable Literature Circle Resources
By Visual Vibe
Literature Circles are an effective and engaging way to instil the love of reading, get your students invested in the books they're reading and help them to develop necessary reading strategies and skills.
This resource will help you to set up your literature circles and create a fabulous reading culture for your classroom.
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RACE Writing Bulletin Board | Posters | Back to School
By That Christian Educator
Getting students to answer questions thoroughly can be challenging. The RACE strategy has been a great tool to use when teaching students how to answer questions in writing, and it is an easy acronym to remember! This bulletin board was a hit with my students!
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-Colored, Solid black, and hollow outline options for the RACE letters included
By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece
Reading Response Journal Prompts for student's daily reading time.
Do you want to increase your students' retention of what they are reading? Journaling is a great way to encourage them to reflect about what they've read.
A Reader's Journey ~ This is a FULL YEAR Reading Journal notebook for students. If you're looking for EASY TO USE reading journals put together in a student friendly format of graphic organizers, then this is the journal that you're looking for! Topics include:
Identifying Parts of Speech
Making Predictions
Character Studies
Time Period Studies
Fact vs. Fiction
Setting
Venn Diagrams
Radio Commercials
Problem Solving
Synonyms/Antonyms
Comic Strips
Book Reviews
Quote Reactions
AND MORE!
Students complete daily activities as they focus on learning more from what they read. This is a great resource for a reading class!!
Can be printed in color OR black & white.
Digital and Print- Elements of Plot Notes and Student Activity - Google Slides
By Kile's Classroom
Identify the Elements of Plot with this great interactive notebook page and student practice.
This set includes a PDF print version and a set for Google Slides.
Plot can be hard to dissect, but this plot set makes it easy and gives the students a permanent reference tool to refer back to when working with plot in the future.
This set includes an interactive foldable, a short story with clear elements of plot, and a cut and paste student activity. The answer key for both activities is provided with the print (PDF) version.
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Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities
By Kiyana
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this engaging Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities resource. Designed to foster understanding and appreciation of Native American history and culture, this resource includes a carefully written passage followed by four short-answer questions that test comprehension and critical thinking. To further enhance learning, students can complete a fill-in-the-blank activity with a word bank featuring 8 key terms from the passage. Additionally, a fun word unscramble activity helps reinforce vocabulary and concepts introduced in the reading.
This comprehensive set also includes an answer key for easy assessment. Perfect for classroom use, homeschooling, or enrichment activities, this resource offers an educational and interactive way to honor Native American Heritage Month. Beautiful cover art provided by Clipartino. Ideal for elementary students, this product is a must-have for educators looking to incorporate cultural awareness into their lessons.
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Author's Purpose Mini Lesson | PPT & Google Slides | Passage & Task Card Options
By Amanda Robinson
You will love this NO-PREP, all-inclusive Author's Purpose resource that goes beyond the basics of "Author's Purpose PIE" and explores how authors make intentional, stylistic choices as writers. Help your students grow as analytical readers with this engaging resource!
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This resource is perfect for differentiating instruction and meeting the needs of all learners. Save time and focus on building strong literary analysis skills with this ready-to-use unit.
Aligned with 8th-grade TEKS and CCSS!
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The Monsters are Due | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film
By TooBookedUp
Take this week-long ELA unit centered around Rod Serling's classic teleplay, "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" and let the students do the heavy lifting! This resource is tailored specifically for middle school educators looking to inspire and engage students in grades 6-8, but is easily adaptable for other levels.
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Designed with both the teacher and student in mind, this comprehensive unit not only aligns with educational standards but also taps into the students' abilities to analyze, debate, and create. Equip your classroom with this essential resource and watch as your students become more thoughtful, informed, and engaged members of society.
Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)
FRENCH Phonics Decodable Reading Activity Packet-SOR-Activités Décodables
By La trousse de Madame
Decodable Reading Activity packet includes a variety of activites for French teachers. Quick and simple K-2 reading fluency activities that are decodable and aligned with the Science of Reading. Fun and engaging French resource targeting those learning in the French Immersion, Core French, or modern language programs. Build a strong foundation in French language with educational resources specifically designed with your students in mind.
As I got into using these decodable reading passages in class, the students guided me to stretching out the resource even more to create a cute little packet for them to do a lot of the work on their own.
What's in the pack?
There are 4 original texts that explore complex sounds in French
Target sounds include AN/EN, ON, OU, OI
Text 1: Blanche
-le son AN et EN
-3 variations: a) text with decodable and heart words with comprehension questions with the target sound; b) text with decodable passage with writing lines so students can encode, write responses, or practice writing target words; c) decodable text with target sound with a box provided for students to create a picture to show comprehension (we do picture and label for beginner writers).
Text 2: L'hérisson Tonton
-le son ON
-3 variations: a) text with decodable and heart words with comprehension questions with the target sound; b) text with decodable passage with writing lines so students can encode, write responses, or practice writing target words; c) decodable text with target sound with a box provided for students to create a picture to show comprehension (we do picture and label for beginner writers).
Text 3: Lou le hibou
-le son OU
-3 variations: a) text with decodable and heart words with comprehension questions with the target sound; b) text with decodable passage with writing lines so students can encode, write responses, or practice writing target words; c) decodable text with target sound with a box provided for students to create a picture to show comprehension (we do picture and label for beginner writers).
Text 4: Le poisson Éloi
-le son OI
-3 variations: a) text with decodable and heart words with comprehension questions with the target sound; b) text with decodable passage with writing lines so students can encode, write responses, or practice writing target words; c) decodable text with target sound with a box provided for students to create a picture to show comprehension (we do picture and label for beginner writers).
How we use this in class:
My students now know that we read the passage first together as a group. We decode. We explore. We segment words. Blend them all so we are confident.
Next, we do activities with the sound blends themselves. Using a highlighter, students race to find all the target sound words in the text. I don’t know about you but my student LOVE highlighters! After that, students used the lined window to write all the target sound words so they’re sure they have them all. Then, we do a little exercise where we try to explain what happened in the story in as few words as possible.
The very last step is to draw a picture of what is happening in the text. Students can do most or all this activity pack on their own in the Grade One and Grade Two Immersion setting. It’s a great way to have them build confidence all while giving you the time to work with small groups at the back of your class!
Who can use this resource:
Teachers who are just getting accustomed to using strategies from the Science of Reading can use these simple texts to open up independent practice, small group evaluation, or up on a digital screen for whole group instruction and reading practice.
Make a set and send them home with students to build fluency in reading and confidence in reading strategies.
Texts are designed to build a number of common French sounds and get more challenging as they go on.
Correction sheet is handy for use with a substitute as they can confidently assess students and command the lesson even when they are not assured of their French skills.
What grade level:
I personally use these texts with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from K-3 will find these most useful and teachers can come back to the texts with any students who may be experiencing challenges in their French reading skills. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.
Science of Reading:
These texts are aligned with sounds being taught in any Science of Reading aligned curriculum. They are set up for student success based on the research for increasing reading fluency and building student confidence in the classroom!
Once you have established the strategies for identifying sounds, initial sounds, and blending sounds, segmenting sounds, students will be able to use these self-driven passages on their own. What a great way to build learning autonomy!
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