Less than $5 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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COLOR BY CODE SIGHT WORDS THIRD GRADE - SPACE COLORING PAGES Sight word practice and no prep? Done and done. Looking for sight word and high frequency word practice? These no-prep SPACE theme sight word worksheets are full of 3RD GRADE sight word practice. Students read the sight words and the color sight words, then complete the coloring page. Color by code sight word coloring pages are perfect for literacy centers, morning work, fast finishers and substitutes!

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Teachers LOVE color by sight words! A no prep, independent, calming, engaging activity, that builds sight word fluency, problem solved!

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This is a both the 2 page printer friendly black and white worksheet and full color worksheet to print and hand to your students. While you read Would You Rather be a Bullfrog? by Theo LeSieg.

Tell you students something along the lines of:

"I'm going to read you a fun story. You need to think about each question comparing 2-3 nouns. A Noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. You wont tell me out loud which one you would rather be you are going color or circle your choice. This is a great way to practice writing while listening."

The idea behind this worksheet is to allow students to:

• interact with the story that is quiet
• encourages decision making.
• allows students to start practicing skills for note taking.

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

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.

Contents:

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.

Engage your students in reading and comprehension skills with these July Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple-choice questions and reflective writing activities set this summer.

This comprehensive resource is designed to meet the standards of grade 2, 3, 4, and 5 students, providing a range of passages and stimulating activities that promote critical thinking and comprehension.

Each passage focuses on a different topic related to the month of July. They include;

• Fourth of July Celebrations
• National Ice Cream Month
• A Beach Adventure
• Tom's Trip to the National Park

The passages are carefully crafted to be fact-based/non-fiction and fictional, providing students with valuable information while enhancing their reading skills.

Each set also includes a reflective writing activity to further enhance student engagement and reflection. Students are prompted to write about their experiences, feelings, or opinions about the passage they read. This activity encourages self-expression and creative thinking while reinforcing comprehension skills.

Answer keys are provided for both the multiple-choice questions and the open-ended questions.

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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 to teach about ocean and sea animals this summer? Learn about 10 ocean animals with fun facts about habitat, diet, interests, and more! Practice important reading comprehension strategies with these differentiated, informative writing worksheets (60 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

⭐️Each page includes a non-fiction reading comprehension passage about an ocean animal and 3 comprehension questions (multiple choice or short answer).

⭐️Includes both cartoon and real animal pictures!

✅ Ocean animals: (10)

☑ shark, crab, stingray, jellyfish, squid, octopus, starfish, manatee, orca whale, sea turtle

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your ocean animal unit! Or use throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (60 pages)

Cartoon Animal Pictures: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

Real Animal Pictures: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (123 pages)

☑ Black & white set (60 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (60 pages)

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✅ Ocean animals: (10)

☑ shark

☑ crab

☑ stingray

☑ jellyfish

☑ squid

☑ octopus

☑ starfish

☑ manatee

☑ orca whale

☑ sea turtle

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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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Are you looking for decodable readers with digraphs? This decodable passage for first grade and second grade is perfect for using the Science of Reading to learn the CH-digraph. This digital decodable reader is colorful, engaging, and fun for all students!

This product is perfect for literacy center rotation slides. It follows the Science of Reading system: phonemic awareness, building vocabulary, practicing fluency, reading comprehension questions, and independent reading opportunities. Plus, there is a PDF worksheet or homework sheet for extra practice and support. 

NOTE: this product is used with Google Slides and will require a Google account to access

Please download the preview to view a sample of the included slides.

This resource includes:

   ✏ One Google Slides file

   ✏ One PDF worksheet

   ✏ No prep! This product was created for independent use

CCSS.RF.1.3a and CCSS.RF.2.4

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

- Review

- Answers key

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

• Passage: "No Slam Dunk"
• 18 pages
• Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)
• Grades 2 - 4
• Suitable for ELL students, Special Ed. students, and students with Autism
• Differentiated Worksheets
• ANSWER KEYS included

This resource includes:

------ 6 Question Worksheets (same passage - “No Slam Dunk,” different level questions and formats)

------ 4 Bulletin Board Task Display Pages (to display with student work)

------ 2 Scoring Rubrics

------ ANSWER KEYS

------ Google Slide Link

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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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6 Question Worksheets

• This resource consists of one passage titled “No Slam Dunk” with six differentiated question worksheets (Multiple-Choice, Short Answer, and Short Response) to help you differentiate for students of ALL levels. Three of the worksheets require students to use evidence/details from the passage to support ideas. Worksheets come in different formats. ANSWER KEYS for all worksheets are included!

Level Complexity:

• Question Worksheets range from basic comprehension questions (lower-level)

to inferential questions (higher-level).

• ALL Questions Worksheets consist of the same passage!

• This can be used as a quiz, test, formative assessment, homework assignment, classwork assignment, or can even be used during guided practice! A great idea would be to see how well students perform with the basic comprehension questions, and if they do well on that, you can challenge them further by giving them the inferential thinking question worksheets!

4 Bulletin Board Task Display Pages

• Included in this resource are three Bulletin Board Task Display Pages that can be used to display your students' work. Bulletin Board Task Display Pages are beautifully created and visually pleasing. These Bulletin Board Task Display Pages will improve the overall appearance of your classroom bulletin boards. Please note, the Bulletin Board Task Display Pages should be printed on gloss or photo copy paper for optimal quality and shine.

2 Rubrics (Visually pleasing as well!)

• Finally, this resource includes two student-friendly rubrics to evaluate students’ responses - Easy to use! One Rubric is a 4-point score Rubric used to score Short Answer Questions and one Rubric is a 2-point score Rubric used to score the Short Response question.

***You have everything you need to score your students’ responses, and immediately display on bulletin boards with the Bulletin Board Task Display Pages and Rubrics! Absolutely no preparation needed! - YAY!

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

Good for reading vocabulary, sequencing and memory!

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Make January a breeze with these engaging First Grade Reading Passages! This resource includes 20 no-prep reading passages designed to build reading comprehension and fluency. Featuring winter-themed, MLK Day, and New Year’s topics, these passages provide meaningful, high-interest reading practice that keeps students motivated while strengthening essential literacy skills.

Perfect for teachers looking to:
✅ Save time with ready-to-go reading passages that require zero prep.
✅ Support students’ fluency and comprehension in a fun, purposeful way.
✅ Provide differentiated instruction for small groups, independent reading, or homework.

How This Resource Benefits Your Students:
These January-themed passages help students:

• Build fluency through repeated readings with built-in tracking.
• Strengthen comprehension by answering three targeted questions that require citing text evidence.
• Boost confidence with engaging, age-appropriate stories about familiar topics like winter fun, MLK Day, and New Year’s celebrations.

Product Features:
✅ 20 Thematic January Reading Passages: Includes exciting topics such as snowball fights, sledding, MLK’s message of kindness, and New Year’s celebrations.
✅ Fluency Practice: Each passage includes a fluency tracker, encouraging students to read the story multiple times for improvement.
✅ Text-Based Comprehension: Three carefully crafted questions per passage focus on finding and marking text evidence.
✅ No-Prep & Teacher-Friendly: Simply print and go! Perfect for busy teachers who want an effective and engaging resource at their fingertips.

Ideal for:
Small Groups & Guided Reading: Support students as they practice fluency and discuss their understanding of the text.
✏️ Independent Practice: Great for literacy centers or morning work to build confidence.
Homework & Extra Practice: Encourage family involvement with easy-to-use passages that reinforce classroom learning.

Why This Resource Will Make Your Life Easier:
These no-prep reading passages take the guesswork out of lesson planning, saving you valuable time while providing high-quality literacy practice. The mix of engaging themes and targeted comprehension skills ensures your students stay on track and grow as confident readers—all while enjoying relevant, seasonal topics.

What’s Included:

• 20 Winter, MLK Day, and New Year-themed reading comprehension passages
• 3 text-based comprehension questions per passage
• Fluency tracking tools

Help your students build fluency, comprehension, and confidence this January—without adding extra stress to your day!

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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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My Frog Life Cycle Booklet Includes:

-Color and Black & White of each handout.

-A fictional frog story that incorporates the handouts that come in the booklet.

- Graphic Organizer of the Frog Cycle (Descriptive-Writing).

- Graphic Organizer of the Frog Cycle (Students will illustrate).

- Reading Comprehension Sheet with fictional story (Questions for reading strategies).

This is a wonderful booklet to combine with a Science lesson on the frog cycle. Students will enjoy writing and drawing the frog cycle. The fictional story is fun and goes well with the lesson. I also created a reading comprehension sheet that incorporates the Reading Common Core as well.

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