Reading Strategies Worksheets

25 worksheets each with a different high frequency sight word to support children with with reading and recognising words. Children can pick out the given word and only color clouds with the correct word.

Why do you need this?

Instantly recognizing common sight words is a milestone of early reading fluency. These 25 worksheets provide targeted practice for students to recognize and memorize high-frequency sight words, which are commonly encountered in text and essential for fluent reading. By repeatedly encountering and identifying sight words in context, students develop fluency in reading, as they can quickly recognize these words without having to decode them letter by letter.

How and when might you use this?

These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways:

· During small group phonics sessions

· Independent work stations or literacy centers

· Homework practice

· Guided reading groups

· Morning work

· Reading interventions for children who need additional support

· Whole class instruction

What’s included?

25 PDF worksheets

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OUTER SPACE color-by-code reading coloring sheets with First Grade sight words practice are color-by-sight-words worksheets that are OUTER SPACE themed and perfect for Back to School, End of Year, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, ANYTIME of year! Use these no-prep print-and-go coloring pages for your fast-finishers, morning work, literacy centers, early-finishers, subs or homework.

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Interact and encourage students to pay close attention while you real aloud Dr. Seuss's "Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?" This is a 2 page black and white worksheet, which can easily be printed on front and back on 1 sheet making it an ideal handout for students. Students will color the correct picture to match the noun introduced in the story for each sound Mr. Brown makes throughout the story. This resource will help build students ability to take notes and answer reading comprehension questions as they grow.

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Keep track of your reading adventures with our adorable Animal Reading Lists! Perfect for students and homeschoolers, these free printable lists feature charming animals enjoying their favorite books.

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Get organized and track your reading progress with our delightful Animal Reading Lists! This freebie includes four unique designs, each featuring lovable animals immersed in the joy of reading. Students can record essential information such as the book title, author, and number of pages, creating a personalized log of their reading journey.

These printable reading lists provide a fun and engaging way for students to stay organized and motivated in their reading endeavors. With adorable animal illustrations and plenty of space to jot down details, these lists make it easy for readers to keep track of the books they've read and explore new literary adventures.

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Adorable Designs: Capture students' interest with charming animal illustrations, making tracking reading progress fun and enjoyable.
• Promotes Organization: Encourage students to stay organized by providing a structured format for recording book details.
• Motivates Reading: Inspire a love of reading and encourage students to explore new books by keeping a log of their reading accomplishments.
• Free Resource: Accessible to all students and homeschoolers, providing a valuable tool for tracking reading progress at no cost.
• Easy to Use: Simply print and use! These reading lists are ready to go, making them convenient for both students and educators.

Who This Product Is For:

1. Homeschoolers seeking a simple and effective way to track their reading progress and incorporate literacy activities into their curriculum.
2. Teachers looking for engaging tools to motivate students to read and keep track of their independent reading assignments.
3. Parents interested in fostering a love of reading in their children and providing them with tools to track their reading habits.
4. Librarians aiming to encourage library patrons, especially young readers, to explore new books and keep track of their reading adventures.
5. Reading enthusiasts of all ages who want to keep a record of the books they've read and create reading goals for themselves.

These captivating small-sized ocean animals reading comprehension passages with multiple-choice questions and answer keys are designed to enhance reading comprehension skills in students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

It is an interactive resource that features a collection of engaging non-fiction passages focusing on nine fascinating small-sized under the sea animals, including crabs, jellyfish, sea horses, and more. The passages include;

• Marvelous Mackerels
• Enchanting Sea Horse
• The Curious World of Crabs
• The Playful Damselfish
• The Clever Cuttlefish
• The Silvery Sardines
• The Graceful Jellyfish
• The Captivating Clownfish
• The Swift Shrimp

Each passage provides an exciting exploration into the world of these marine creatures, presenting age-appropriate information and captivating facts about their habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations. The passages are carefully crafted to engage young learners, fostering their curiosity about the wonders of the ocean and its diverse inhabitants.

Accompanying each passage are thoughtfully designed multiple-choice questions, designed to test students' understanding of the text and enhance their comprehension skills.

These questions encourage critical thinking and promote active engagement with the content. Students will have the opportunity to practice important reading strategies such as identifying main ideas, making inferences, and drawing conclusions.

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Perfect for Kindergarten and First Grade Students!

Unlock the Magic of Reading with Simple CVC Sentences!

Our Reading Simple CVC Sentences Packet is expertly designed to help young learners master reading through engaging and accessible practice. Ideal for kindergarten and first grade students, this resource focuses on building confidence with CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and sentences.

Features:

Simple CVC Sentences: Practice reading straightforward sentences that reinforce CVC word families, making reading a breeze.

Word Families: Emphasize key CVC word families to help students recognize patterns and build their vocabulary.

Repetition and Reinforcement: Multiple opportunities to read similar sentences, improving fluency and comprehension.

Varied Practice: Includes a mix of sentence structures to challenge students and enhance their reading skills.

❤️Looking for engaging, differentiated reading comprehension activities? Your students will love reading, using critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the text, and practicing writing skills with this growing bundle!

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✏️ These reading comprehension activities are perfect for building literacy skills and confidence!

✏️ Great for your 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade students!

✏️ Use for literacy centers, guided reading groups, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated levels that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

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Arab Heritage

☑ Arab Heritage Reading Comprehension

Asian American Heritage

☑ AAPI Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ AAPI Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

Caribbean American Heritage

☑ Caribbean American Heritage Reading Comprehension

Hispanic Heritage

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

Women's History

☑ Women's History Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Women's History Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

African American Heritage

☑ Black History Leaders Readers

☑ Black History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Black History Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension

☑ Harriet Tubman Reading Comprehension

St. Patrick's Day

☑ St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension

Day of the Dead

☑ Day of the Dead Reading Comprehension

Community Helpers

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 3)

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 4)

Native American Heritage

☑ Native American Leaders Reading Comprehension

☑ Native American Tribes Reading Comprehension

☑ Native American Culture Reading Comprehension

Animals

☑ Winter Animals Reading Comprehension

☑ Ocean Animals Reading Comprehension

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Are you trying to make theme sticky for your students? This resource includes practice worksheets for three short films under 5 minutes long: Piper, The Present, Pip available on Youtube for free. Students will love the beautiful graphics of the films, and the heart warming lessons to learn from each. I love using these films as mini lessons of about 10 minutes each or you can combine all three into a 30 minute practice session. This can be used virtually or in person, as extension activities or as direct instruction!

Piper: https://youtu.be/WIPV1iwzrzg

The Present: https://youtu.be/WjqiU5FgsYc

Pip: https://youtu.be/07d2dXHYb94

Free Bonus: Using Pixar to teach Somebody wanted, but, so then (Summary!) with answer keys.

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Do you want some bite-sized reading comprehension activities packed full of fun and interesting fall & autumn-themed passages and questions? This ten-page product is perfect for:

   ✏ Getting students interested in close reading

   ✏ Learning a ton of fun, interesting facts about the fall season

   ✏ Centers activities, homework sheets, or homeschooling work

This resource includes:

   ✏ 10 Autumn/Fall-themed reading comprehension passages with questions

   ✏ Answer keys

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute.

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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

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- Answers key

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We Beat The Street Inspirational Educators Writing Assignment | We Beat the Street

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text - We Beat The Street

★ Topic - Inspirational Educators

★ 8 pages

★ Print and Digital

★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

★ Differentiated Writing Assignment Versions

❌ NO Sample Responses Included

This resource includes:

★ One Short Response Writing Assignment

about "Inspirational Educators" in Chapter 3 of the WBTS book - George's
teacher, Ms. Johnson.

★ Differentiated version of the Short Response Writing Piece

for students who need additional assistance or guidance.

★ Writer’s Reflection Sheet

★ Writing Skills List Sheet

that includes a list of writing skills that students can select from to reflect
about their writing strengths and weaknesses. This is especially helpful for
students who need additional assistance or guidance.

★ 2 Student-Friendly 2-point Rubrics

to choose from and evaluate the writing piece.

★ 1 Bulletin Board Task Display Page

to accompany the showcasing of student work, while enhancing the overall
visual aspect of your bulletin board!

★ Google Slide Link

❌ NO Sample Responses Included

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In Chapter 3, we learn that Miss. Johnson, George's third grade teacher, has made George feel smart and special. She's one of several people who has motivated and inspired him to look beyond his circumstances, go to college, and become somebody big and important.

This is a differentiated short response writing assignment where students will write about why Miss Johnson is an inspirational person in George's life. They will cite specific evidence from the text to support their responses and analysis.

This packet will save you a whole lot of time! You will be ready to score students' completed differentiated writing assignment immediately upon completion and showcase their work as the Rubric and Bulletin Board Task Display Page are included in this packet!

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each worksheet slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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This resource is also included in the following discounted resources:

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❤️ Three Differentiated Writing Packets Bundle

❤️ We Beat The Street BUNDLE

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This resource can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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This resource is also included in the We Beat The Street BUNDLE.

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WBTS Question Chapter Packets you might be interested in:

• WBTS Mega Question Chapter Packet BUNDLE
• WBTS Chapter 1 Packet
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• WBTS Chapter 4 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 5 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 6 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 7 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 8 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 9 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 10 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 11 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 12 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 13 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 14 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 15 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 16 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 17 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 18 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 19 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 20 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 21 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 22 and Conclusion Packet

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• WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
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• WBTS Bookmarks
• WBTS Chapter Vocabulary
• WBTS Chapter Summaries and Notes
• WBTS Text-to-Text Connections LESSON PACKET
• WBTS Peer Pressure Mini Essay Packet
• WBTS Overcoming Challenges Essay Packet
• WBTS Inspirational Educators Short Response Packet
• WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
• INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
• WBTS Graphic Organizer and Activity Packet

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Circle animal names in alphabetical order as fast as you can!

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Looking for the perfect Christmas 1st Grade Busy Work Packet? This holiday bundle includes text evidence comprehension passages and math practice activities packed into over 40 pages of engaging, no-prep materials. With a math and reading comprehension sheet for every school day in December, this resource will keep students focused, learning, and on task right up until Christmas break.

What’s Included:

• Christmas Comprehension Passages: Build essential text evidence skills with short, engaging stories and questions that promote critical thinking.
• Math Practice Activities: Reinforce key math concepts like addition, subtraction, and number sense with fun, holiday-themed problems tailored for 1st graders.
• Daily Practice Sheets: Simplify your planning with ready-to-use activities for every day in December.
• Over 40 Pages: A wide variety of activities designed to keep students engaged and progressing all month long.
• No Prep Format: The planning and prepping is all done for you, so you can simply print and go.

Perfect For:

• Morning Work or Centers
• Fast Finishers
• December Classroom Activities
• Substitute Teacher Plans
• Engaging Holiday Lessons

Enjoy extra time to focus on grading, planning, or even just taking a moment to breathe—this resource has everything you need to make your December stress-free and successful. Get your Christmas 1st Grade Busy Work Packet today and keep your classroom running smoothly all month long!

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Introducing how to identify irony (verbal irony, dramatic irony, and situational irony) and incorporate it in writing has never been easier! This comprehensive resource demonstrates how irony adds voice, word choice, and sentence fluency. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

This lesson explains the entire process of incorporating thorough and concise examples of irony in writing. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the assignment easy for teachers.

Numerous examples of irony as literary devices are included on the worksheets, so students can make corrections and identify writing elements.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to use and identify Irony in Figurative Language has:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations and examples of Irony in writing.
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking
• “NOW IT’S YOUR TURN” section for students to practice skills learned

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of Irony
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples of Irony used in sentences
• Interactive slides for student participation

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the High School Figurative Language Unit include:

• Figurative Language Introduction
• Hyperbole
• Idioms
• Irony
• Metaphor
• Personification
• Simile
• Word Choice

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Life Cycle of a Tree Reading Comprehension Activity (Year 3-5)

Bring the beauty of autumn into your literacy centres with this engaging Life Cycle of a Tree reading comprehension activity! Perfectly designed for Year 3-5 students, this resource offers a text about the fascinating changes that trees go through during autumn. Students will explore why leaves change colour, how trees prepare for winter, and the importance of the tree's life cycle.

What’s included:

• A written text about the Life Cycle of a Tree with a focus on autumn.
• Reading Comprehension questions that encourage students to think critically and answer in their own words, reinforcing their understanding of the life cycle.
• A research section for early finishers, students can research deciduous trees and evergreen trees and what their differences are.
• Answer key for easy marking.

This versatile resource is ideal for use in literacy centres, reading groups, or as part of an autumn themed unit. It promotes reading comprehension, critical thinking, and independent research skills. Whether used for whole class instruction or individual learning, students will love discovering the magic of trees during autumn while strengthening their literacy skills.

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This FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE STATIONS activity is a fun and effective method for giving students practice at analyzing the most important types of figurative language. Students will develop the skills not only to identify types of figurative language but also to explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a literary text!

Students will learn about figurative language while gaining exposure to the most profound and thought-provoking quotations from the world's greatest writers! They'll be asked to analyze the figures of speech in over 120 inspiring quotations by a diverse range of important authors: Chinua Achebe, Louisa May Alcott, Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, James Baldwin, William Blake, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Louise Erdrich, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert Frost, Zora Neale Hurston, John Keats, Harper Lee, Toni Morrison, George Orwell, Zadie Smith, John Steinbeck, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, and many others.

This stations activity focuses on the 8 types of figurative language that are used most commonly in literature: metaphor, simile, metonymy, personification, apostrophe, paradox, oxymoron, and hyperbole.

Here's what you'll find inside this 40-page resource:

• Stations Worksheets (x8): This resource includes a total of 8 worksheets focused on 8 types of figurative language. Each worksheet challenges students to explain the meaning or effect created by the same figure of speech found across 6 quotations. The quotations include some of the most profound and thought-provoking lines from famous authors — a total of 48 quotations! (8 pages)

• Answer Keys to Stations Worksheets (x8): The answer keys explain how the figures of speech found across 48 quotations contribute to the meaning of the quotation. (8 pages)

• Station Placards (x8): The 8 placards can be folded and placed on the desks that correspond to the 8 stations. The placards add a splash of colorful decoration to this activity. (8 pages)

• Literary Devices Glossary: This 1-page glossary features the 8 types of figurative language that are used most frequently in literature. The glossary includes definitions of the 8 types of figurative language as well as one or two examples of how each figure of speech gets used in famous quotations. Students can use the glossary to study in preparation for the quizzes on figurative language. (1 page)

• Quiz: Metaphors & Similes: This quiz focuses only on metaphors and similes; it challenges students to identify the figures of speech used across 15 famous quotations. Answer key included. (2 pages)

• Quiz: All Types of Figurative Language (x2): These two quizzes focus on all 8 types of figurative language. The first quiz challenges students to identity the figures of speech used across 25 quotations. The second quiz is similar but features 20 longer quotations; it could be used as a make-up quiz or extra-credit quiz. Answer keys included. (8 pages)

• Quiz: Figurative Language in Music: This quiz focuses on the types of figurative language used in 10 famous song lyrics by musicians such as The Beatles, Paul Simon, Elton John, John Legend, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. Answer key included. (2 pages)

Here are the types of figurative language featured across the 8 stations:

1. Metaphor

2. Simile

3. Metonymy

4. Personification

5. Apostrophe

6. Paradox

7. Oxymoron

8. Hyperbole

The entire 40-page resource will come to you in two separate formats: Word doc and PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your particular students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire resource as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

I'm eager to do everything I can to ensure that you have an amazing experience with figurative language! If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

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What is it?

Micro texts are made with the intention of getting to the skill or the practice students need FASTER. Each text is less than 400 words. All of the 16 questions is aligned to finding the "bullseye" and helping students think critically about the answer choices and how they can apply critical thinking to get the right answer every time. It also encourages students to read each question and not choose an answer that "feels right".

What's included?

• Google Slides (56 slides)

• PowerPoint (56 slides)

• PDF (26 pages)

• Editable Word file

• Four total passage

• Two micro argumentative texts

• Two micro informational passages

• 16 questions

• Teaching Slides

• Bullseye for students to practice the strategy

• A simple answer key is included as well as a detailed rationale page.

Who's it for?

- Middle and high school

- Teachers who want to teach test strategies before exams

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