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Comprehensive Plant Life Cycle Unit Study

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive deep into the fascinating world of plant biology with our comprehensive reading passages on the plant life cycle. Designed for middle and high school students, this resource provides an in-depth look at each stage of the plant life cycle, from seed germination to flowering and fruiting.

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Comprehensive Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Uncover the secrets of the fungi kingdom with our comprehensive reading passages on the fungi life cycle. This resource is specifically designed for middle and high school students, providing a thorough exploration of fungal biology.

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Letter Sound and Keyword Flash Cards

By K3 Homeschool Foundations

These keyword letter cards will help your students remember their sounds! When you add pictures and keywords research has shown it helps in the retention and retrieval of information.

Included:

  • Mnemonic keywords
  • All 26 letters of the alphabet
  • Long Vowels
  • Digraphs; th (voiced and unvoiced), ch, sh, ck, ph, wh
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Mnemonic Sound Cards

By K3 Homeschool Foundations

These keyword letter cards will help your students remember their sounds! When you add pictures and keywords research has shown it helps in the retention and retrieval of information.

Included:

  • Mnemonic keywords
  • All 26 letters of the alphabet
  • Long Vowels
  • Digraphs; th (voiced and unvoiced), ch, sh, ck, ph, wh
  • Vowel Teams: ai, ay, ee, ea, ey, oi, oy, oa, oe, ow, ou, ue, ew, au, aw, oo
  • Word Families: all, am, an, ang, ing, ong, ung, ank, ink, onk, unk
  • R-Controlled Vowels: ar, or, er, ir, ur

I always have my kids create actions that go with the pictures. This allows them to be active while doing letter sounds! Research shows that adding movement to learning can also help in the retrieval and retention of information.

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Word Family Short a Posters

By Elementary divas

Getting your students engage while learning is key, these word family posters will help your students remember their short a word. The following short "a" word families are included on this packet:

an, at, ad, am, ab, ar, ap, ag.

Print, laminate and put it on your pocket chart, or wall.

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ELA - Reading Workshop Set-up, 1st 20 days - Grades 4-8

By Amanda G

"Elevate Your Reading Classroom: The Ultimate Back to School Resource for Junior and Intermediate Classes"

The first 20 days of school can set the tone for the entire year, and reading is a crucial part of that experience. This comprehensive resource makes it easy to create a smooth transition from primary to intermediate level reading workshops, with all the necessary lesson plans, BLM's, and anchor chart ideas included.

This resource will help take your students to the next level of reading success. You'll find lessons on accessing reading materials, listening to your inner voice, reasons to abandon books, leaving tracks of your thinking, different kinds of non-fiction, reading response journals, creating a list of your reading, and book talks. Plus, as a bonus, you'll get tips for creating engaging book trailers!

Start the school year/new classroom off right with this must-have resource and help your students develop a lifelong love of reading.

This resource is part of the Reading bundle and the Reading/Writing bundle.

What people are saying:

  • Such a quick and simple reference for getting those important "first 20 days" lessons in to build good readers! (Jessica M)
  • Great way to get my brain wrapped around the crazy beginning of the year! (Gwen G)
  • Very helpful for planning and starting up in September. Used with a grade 4/5 class. (Terri Lynn T)

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READING PASSAGES | COMPREHENSION | SCIENCES | INFORMATIF | NON-FICTION (FRENCH)

By French Made Fun!

I've been asked by many to create a document that encompasses lots of comprehension texts and questions, specifically related to science. Interdisciplinary approaches are becoming more popular, but it's not always easy to find texts that meet the needs of our curriculum!

This 73-page document includes 22 different texts directly linked to grade 6 science units; including biodiversity and protecting our planet, space and the solar system, air and flight, as well as grade 5 concepts including forces and structures and matter.

All except two texts come with comprehension questions.

These will allow you to explore texts in your LA reading blocks, and will allow your students to improve their comprehension. These texts are informational, or hybrid texts that will give your students rich, meaningful readings. They're printer-friendly, with no foolish fonts or babyish images.

In this collection, you'll find the following titles:

  1. Les espèces menacées
  2. Les niveaux de risque et l’UICN
  3. Des animaux fascinants
  4. Une deuxième vie
  5. Le gaspillage alimentaire
  6. Des choix réfléchis
  7. L’air et la troposphère
  8. L’ornithoptère
  9. La montgolfière de Blanchard
  10. Un bref historique - les frères Wright
  11. Les changements de la matière
  12. Les changements
  13. Les forces
  14. Les phénomènes naturelles et la force
  15. Les machines simples
  16. Les systèmes mécaniques
  17. L’avantage mécanique
  18. Le Titanic
  19. Un pas de géant: Neil Armstrong
  20. La station spatiale internationale
  21. Notre système solaire
  22. Terre: une combinaison parfaite

Hopefully this helps you find common ground in your language block, so you can move quicker through the science units you're expected to cover before year's end.

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Alphabet Tracing & coloring worksheet, uppercase and lowercase Flashcards Bundle

By Blue Iris K-2

Introducing the Alphabet Tracing & Coloring Worksheet Bundle, paired with Uppercase and Lowercase Flashcards. This comprehensive set is designed to enhance early literacy skills by fostering letter recognition in an engaging and interactive manner. With a combination of tracing and coloring activities, children can practice.

BUNDLE INCLUDES:

1. Alphabet Tracing Worksheets (Upper and lower case)

2. Find the Alphabet Worksheets

3. Alphabet Flash cards

This bundle offers a range of advantages like:

  • Letter Formation: Develop precise writing skills through guided tracing.
  • Fine Motor Skills: Enhance coordination and dexterity via coloring.
  • Visual Recognition: Master letters' shapes for future reading success.
  • Phonemic Awareness: Connect letters to sounds, a reading foundation.
  • Vocabulary Growth: Colorful pages reinforce letters and words.
  • Interactive Learning: Keep kids engaged while learning joyfully.
  • Structured Progression: Gradual skill-building at each child's pace.
  • Adaptable Learning: Customize activities to suit diverse needs.
  • Creative Expression: Personalize learning through imaginative coloring.
  • Versatile Usage: Ideal for classrooms, homeschooling, and more.

TERMS OF USE:

You can reproduce the pages for classroom use only. The fonts I used are free for personal use. Duplication of this resource for commercial purposes or for the entire school is strictly forbidden.


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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

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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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Differentiated HMH Into Reading Story Retell Graphic Organizer

By Mrs. Linea

These differentiated graphic organizers align with the skill “Retell” from HMH. I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 5 versions to choose from, your students will be able to retell in no time! 

All versions include the “I can” statement, visual examples and the HMH anchor chart for retell. The first page includes boxes for students to illustrate the events in the story, for students who are not writing yet. If students struggle to draw on their own, you can provide them with pictures of the BME of the story to cut and glue into the boxes. The second page includes boxes for students to draw along with primary lines and sentence starters. The next two pages include primary lines with varied support of sentence starters and sequence words. For more advanced students, the last two pages include single spaced lines with varied support of sentence starters and sequence words. All of the supports are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with HMH Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, SWD or students who need additional support.

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HMH Into Reading Theme

HMH Into Reading Elements of Poetry

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These materials were prepared by a teacher in New York State and have neither been developed, reviewed, nor endorsed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, publisher of the original HMH Into Reading Program work on which this material is based.

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Figurative Language Anchor Charts (Simile/Metaphor/Idiom/Hyperbole) ESL

By Mrs. Linea

Tired of modifying your curriculum’s graphic organizers to meet your students’ needs?

These Figurative Language Anchor Charts include everything you need, all on one page! They align with the skill of identifying different types of figurative language. I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 5 different pages to choose from, your students will be able to identify figurative language in no time!

This product includes 5 Different Anchor Charts:

•1 anchor chart with ALL 4 Figurative Language examples

• 1 anchor chart for Simile

•1 anchor chart for Metaphor

•1 anchor chart for Idiom

•1 anchor chart for Hyperbole

These anchor charts provide visual support and simplified examples of figurative language. They are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, Special Education or students who need additional support.

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Differentiated HMH Into Reading- Theme Graphic Organizers ESL/Special Ed

By Mrs. Linea

These differentiated graphic organizers align with the skill of identifying the “Theme” from HMH. I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 3 levels to choose from, your students will be able to identify the topic and theme of a story in no time!

This product includes:

  • 3 different color-coded levels of support
  • simplified tasks
  • differentiated lines
  • sentence starters
  • “I can” statements
  • clues/text-evidence support
  • word box with visual examples
  • hands-on activity
  • HMH anchor chart

Students have the choice to draw, write or circle the answer depending on their individual needs. All of these modifications are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with HMH Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, SWD or students who need additional support.


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HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 8 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 7 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Grade 2 Module 6 Assessment Study Guide

HMH Into Reading Elements of Poetry

HMH Into Reading Story Retell


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Character Traits Inside & Out Differentiated ESL/ Special Ed

By Mrs. Linea

Tired of modifying your curriculum’s graphic organizers to meet your students’ needs?

These differentiated graphic organizers include everything you need, all on one page! These organizers align with the skill of identifying character traits, both inside and out! I created them with the language proficiency levels of ENL students in mind. They can support beginner/entering level to advanced/commanding ELLs! With 10 different pages to choose from, your students will be able to identify character traits in no time!

This product includes:

• 9 differentiated graphic organizers/1 Cut & Paste

• Character traits Anchor Chart

• simplified tasks

differentiated lines

• sentence starters

• Visual support

• scaffolded instruction

All of these modifications are combined into one paper for easy access when modifying material. This can be utilized with Grades 1, 2 and 3 for English Language Learners, Special Education or students who need additional support.


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

By Creative Primary Literacy

Ten close reading activities, or reading comprehension activities. Each activity comes with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

This bundle 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:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this bundle that can be completed by students on tablets, phones or computers check out the Non-Fiction Volume 1 Close Reading Bundle Volume | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade.

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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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Two Non-Fiction Close Reading Comprehension Books | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

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

Volume 1 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

Volume 2 contains the following activities:

1 – The Moon Landing

2 – Nelson Mandela

3 – The California Gold Rush

4 – Marie Curie

5 – Barack Obama

6 – The Great Depression

7 – Mahatma Gandhi

8 – William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

9 – Serena Williams

10 – Cleopatra

Included in each PDF printable activity:

  • 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
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity

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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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  • Distance Learning Resources
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Alphabet Coloring sheets. Beginning sounds and Letter Recognition

By Jessica Policelli

Unlock Fun and Learning with Our Alphabet Coloring Pages!

Are you looking for engaging, educational, and creative resources to enrich your classroom experience? Our Alphabet Coloring Pages are the perfect addition to your teaching toolkit! Designed specifically for kindergarten and grade one students, these pages provide a fun and interactive way to teach the alphabet while encouraging artistic expression.

Features:

  • Educational Focus: Each page features a letter of the alphabet, paired with delightful illustrations that correspond to words starting with that letter. This approach helps reinforce letter recognition and phonics skills in an enjoyable and memorable way.
  • Engaging Illustrations: Our coloring pages are filled with charming, age-appropriate images that capture young learners' attention and spark their creativity. From playful animals to familiar objects, each design is crafted to make learning letters a joyful experience.
  • Easy Integration: These coloring pages are perfect for various classroom activities, including independent work, group projects, and take-home assignments. They complement any phonics or literacy curriculum and can be easily incorporated into your lesson plans.
  • Skill Development: As students color and interact with each page, they'll enhance their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities. Plus, they'll build a solid foundation for reading and writing with each engaging letter practice.
  • Printable and Convenient: Our pages are available as high-quality, printable PDFs, making it easy for you to use them whenever you need. Simply print, hand out, and let the learning and creativity begin!

Empower your students with a fun and effective way to master the alphabet.

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Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd & 4th Grade | Four Seasons BUNDLE

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

This bundle of reading comprehension passages with interesting questions covers all the cool things about the four seasons. Did you know that snow can be pink? Or that ice cream was invented 500 years ago and was only available to the rich and privileged? Grab this bundle of 40 winter, summer, spring, and autumn season-themed reading comprehension worksheets to learn more!

This resource includes:

   ✏ 10 winter-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 spring-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 summer-themed worksheets

   ✏ 10 fall-themed worksheets

   ✏ All answer key cards

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute

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Author's Purpose PIE Poster | Reading | Anchor Charts | Bulletin Board Ideas

By That Christian Educator

Enhance your classroom with our colorful Author's Purpose: PIE Poster! This engaging visual aid helps students grasp the three main reasons authors write: Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.
Features:

  • Vibrant Design: Eye-catching graphics that illustrate each purpose clearly, making learning fun and memorable.
  • Clear Definitions: Simple, student-friendly explanations for each part of PIE, helping learners easily understand the concepts.
  • Examples: Real-life examples for each purpose to provide context and enhance comprehension.

Perfect for classroom walls or reading corners, this poster serves as a valuable reference tool that supports reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Make understanding author’s purpose engaging and accessible with our Author's Purpose: PIE Poster!

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Printing Tip: Print to desired size using the "Poster" option in Adobe.

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THE MAN WHO WALKED BETWEEN THE TOWERS: Reading Packet for September 11

By The Book Bandit

A perfect book for remembering September 11. This is a 26 page book companion packet for THE MAN WHO WALKED BETWEEN TWO TOWERS by Mordicai Gerstein.

Tailored for Grades ONE, TWO, and THREE students, this resource is an excellent introduction to comprehension strategies. Students are required to engage with the text by retrieving information, inferring, using their prior knowledge and evaluating.

The activities and worksheets in this pack are highly engaging and cover a wide range of comprehension strategies, book responses and writing opportunities.

Activities include a differentiated variety of:

  • Prediction activities
  • Character responses
  • Story events
  • Sequencing
  • Vocabulary
  • Making Connections
  • Comprehension, including inference questions
  • Punctuation activities
  • Writing responses
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DRAGON MASTERS #11 Shine of the Silver Dragon Novel Study

By The Book Bandit

A NOVEL STUDY and Reading Comprehension Unit for DRAGON MASTERS #11 Shine of the Silver Dragon by Tracey West.

This 48 page BOOK COMPANION is a highly engaging and comprehensive literature unit that allows your students to respond to a story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover a wide range of the English Curriculum Standards in context.

The unit can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. Follow-up activities include a comprehension follow up and one to three extra literacy task for each chapter. The extra activities allow for students to demonstrate their understanding through tasks that require them to synthesise, analyse and apply, drawing from their understanding of the story.

The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

  • COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER
  • Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
  • Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
  • Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
  • Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
  • Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
  • Applying and Synthesising
  • Research - relevant to the story and children's interests
  • Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story
  • Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
  • Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues
  • Answers for comprehension questions included.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

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